Pootopia: the science, art and economics of human manure
Is 'humanure’ the future of fertiliser?
Celebrating Indigenous-led entrepreneurship
UOW's business incubator iAccelerate supports purpose-led First Nations entrepreneurs
A CEO in the making
How the Vice-Chancellor Leadership Scholarship is making big dreams possible
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University
Train your brain for study using mindfulness
Have you ever caught yourself worrying that you won't get your assessment in by the due date? Or realised you've been sidetracked by your Instagram feed instead of listening to the conversation you're supposed to be having? It's something we can all relate to and, according to research, mindfulness can help.
Community, Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
Why you can't commit to exercise
We've all experienced it. That sudden burst of motivation that's enough for you put on your exercise gear and get moving. Afterwards, you feel great and think to yourself, "I'm going to make this a regular thing".
Science and Technology
Digital addiction by design
Our infatuation with devices is no accident, raising ethical and legal questions about how tech companies are using our digital addiction.
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Healthy gut, healthy mind
How can maintaining good gut health improve the lives of people with schizophrenia and their ability to function in the world?
Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
After the game
It is often said that an athlete dies twice. Once when they take their last breath, and the other when they retire from the sport.
University
The psychology of exams
Learning about the psychology of exams and how your brain works during these stressful times could help you perform at your best. So, what should you keep in mind when studying?