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50 Voices
This year, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we have launched 50 Voices - a content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.
Articles
Education
6 ways to reduce exam anxiety
Your heart is beating fast. You can’t seem to catch your breath. Your mind feels blank. “Students, you may now turn over your exam papers,” your supervisor calls. Panicked thoughts swirl around in your head.
How to thrive academically with UOW support services
With a range of support services freely available, UOW is well equipped to help you thrive academically and achieve your study goals. UOW student Soutara Potter shares her experience and recommendations.
Education
ATAR facts every Year 12 student needs to hear
We understand your final year of high school can be hard. Here are some ATAR facts to remind you that everything is going to be okay.
Community, Arts and Culture
Lisa's using laughter to cope with crisis
In a world full of COVID-19 news, University of Wollongong student Lisa Hughes believes laughter is the best medicine.
7 tips and tricks to get you ready for remote learning
As with most changes in this ‘new normal’, learning via remote delivery will require some adjustment and might feel confusing to begin with. Being a student is a very productive way to be spending your time at home, but you’ll need to figure out how to make it work for you.
The ultimate guide: 10 easy ways to stay healthy on a student budget
As a university student, there are quite a few factors working against us in our goal to stay fit and healthy – mostly for the lack of moolah! It’s a fact that we don’t have a whole lot of spare cash floating around to spend on gyms, personal trainers or fancy, healthy food.