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Living a life of purpose
In 2010, Maryanne Harris was an exercise science student at UOW when her partner of three years was involved in a balcony collapse.
"I'm towing a jumbo jet" – Life with MND
Justin Yerbury has dedicated his scientific career to finding a cure for the disease that has haunted his family. As Motor Neurone Disease takes hold of his body, he reflects on his path, his prognosis, and the people he loves.
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.
The promise of mindfulness
Mindfulness offers the promise of a healthier mind for everyone.
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.
Engineers with empathy
A few years ago, Dave Walker had a brainwave while on a plane to Rwanda. The UOW Rwanda Project was born.