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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.
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How to avoid the loneliness of social media
Ever felt a pang of loneliness when scrolling Instagram or immediately after you close the app for the last time at night? Associate Professor of Sociology at the 51茶馆, Roger Patulny, says there are three ways to use social media, and two of them are linked with high feelings of loneliness. Here鈥檚 how to get the balance right.
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My journey through UOWx
The move to online learning after Covid-19 hit was a huge change. But it was a change that made me want to be more involved with university and the programs that were on offer. It was at this point I decided to look into UOWx.
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Take a walk on the wild side to avoid COVID blues
Bob Dylan sang 鈥淭he times are a changin鈥�,鈥� but I don鈥檛 think Bob had COVID in mind.
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The art of cloud watching
Having your head in the clouds may be just the thing that gets you through another COVID day.
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Most Instagrammable Spots in the Illawarra
Here鈥檚 my list of gems in the Illawarra that are worthy of your Insta grid.
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How ‘beer and banter’ is helping men to open up
When Lachlan Stevens bought His Boy Elroy two years ago, he had a vision to build a brand based on three principles: loyalty, authenticity, and community. Now his grassroots initiative Barstool Brothers is growing.