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Articles
Research
Turning plastic waste into homewares
In Australia, just 12 per cent of recyclable plastic produced each year is being recycled, and 88 per cent of all possible recyclable plastics ends up in landfill.
Research
Home truths on housing affordability
Delving into the shifting landscape of home ownership and living arrangements, UOW's latest Luminaries webinar showcased the socio-economic forces reshaping our understanding of 'home'.
Students
A student’s guide to wellbeing at university
If there is one thing I have learnt during my degree, it’s that university life is a rollercoaster of experiences.
Community, Health and Medicine
Guaranteeing a healthy childhood
Making sure children maintain a balanced diet and regular exercise can be a tough task for parents and carers. That’s why these researchers are putting their plans into action.
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Mind and matter
Three scientists share how their passion for psychology led them down different research paths
Podcasting pioneers
A desire to share the day to day reality of social workers has seen a podcasting production collective flourish.