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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
Business and Economy, Education, Health and Medicine
Industry 4.0 Hub is getting ready to re-open!
Welcome back to another year! What a year 2021 was. Just when we thought things were looking up, we were hit by another lockdown. Although the lockdown meant changing tactics, we ended the year on a high with new collaborations forged, and workshops and visits steaming ahead.
Business and Economy, Education, Environment and Energy
Meet the team: Facility for Intelligent Fabrication
The Facility for Intelligent Fabrication (FIF) was formed in recognition of the changing business climate, as the Illawarra transitions from large-scale heavy manufacturing, and the need for local manufacturers to innovate and adapt to remain competitive. In this piece, we speak to one of the groups leaders and an early career researcher to understand their different perspectives and roles.
Education, Health and Medicine, Students
The four of us: Kar-Hau Chong, Anthony Okely, Anne-Maree Parrish and Dylan Cliff
Kar-Hau Chong, a trained nutritionist, became interested in movement behaviours and their impact on children鈥檚 health and wellbeing because of his own experiences growing up.
Education, Science and Technology
The future of education is already here
The main role of modern education is to support the next generation of youth in taking on our brave yet slightly broken world
Education, Health and Medicine
From lockdown to meltdown
There are ways to help our kids ride the emotional wave of change after the end of lockdown
Education
Is your child ready for school?
Every year, countless parents debate whether their child is ready for the world of primary school. Dr Lyn Cronin, an expert in children鈥檚 literacy and school readiness, says there are signs that parents can look out for.