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A beam of hope
How Dr Jessie Posar went from a love of physics in high school to the forefront of cancer treatment innovation
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Articles
Students
Six things I discovered in the first weeks of University
Starting uni can be fun and scary, but you're not alone. One student shares their advice for your first weeks on campus.
Diary of a busy girl
Some people come to university just for the piece of paper they get at the end, but as UOW student Cassie shows, there’s so much more on offer.
Why I choose to work and study
UOW student Cassie Green is here to tell you a bit about her experience of working and studying.
Education
How Early Admission could change your life
This is how UOW Early Admission changed the lives of these students.
Education
3 tips to avoid procrastinating
We're all guilty of it, but how do you stop procrastinating? UOW student Bek gives her three top tips.
What makes uni exams different to the HSC?
First-year commerce student, Isabella fills us in about her end of semester exams, how they compared to the HSC and if studying has gotten any easier.