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The power of writing and reading
On International Literacy Day, three authors reflect on what they have gained from a love of reading.
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The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the University of Wollongong (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire. This magazine was born out of a renewed sense of place, purpose and values that will guide the University in fulfilling its role in exploring how to resolve society’s large and complex social, environmental and economic challenges.
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Articles
Top 20 skilled careers in 2023
With rapid changes in technology, it can be hard to know which jobs will still be around in a few years' time.
Health and Medicine, Study areas
The promise of mindfulness
Mindfulness offers the promise of a healthier mind for everyone.
Health and Medicine, Study areas
All the lonely people
This is a story about loneliness. It’s about the ways we survive the churning swells of modern society and the face we present to the world.
Health and Medicine, Study areas
Omega-3, our brains and behaviour
Ask Professor Barbara Meyer about the benefits of omega-3 and she takes a deep breath.
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
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".