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UOW Pulse/Latest News (Page 2)

Latest News

February 17, 2022

Pulse welcome Green Connect to Campus

UOW Pulse is excited to have partnered with Green Connect to open a new op shop and education hub on campus on Monday 21st February. As well as selling quality second-hand goods, the op shop will be an education hub and space to share ideas on recycling and sustainable living. Green Connect creates jobs and employment pathways for young people and former refugees in work that helps the planet and the community. Last financial year it employed...

February 3, 2022

Pulse Volunteers Contribute 120 Hours

2022 has kicked off and are so excited to welcome both new and returning students to campus as part of our volunteering program. Our Pulse Volunteers have already contributed over 120 hours this year – and we only just bid farewell to January!! It has been a very special time to see students back on campus and connect with many international students who have recently arrived in Australia and are already becoming such a valuable...

December 23, 2021

Pulse team celebrate UOWx Award

Congratulations to our Pulse Volunteers who received an award at last week's UOWx Award Celebration Night. We couldn't do what we do without you. Thank you for your commitment and time this year, from helping with the Pulse Community Garden and the Pulse Panty, handing out free food, assisting at events, and so much more....

December 8, 2021

Kids Uni launched its Reconciliation Action Plan

Kids Uni is thrilled to have launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) last week after it was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. The launch event was a wonderful opportunity to invite the community and local elders to our services. We wanted to thank the people who have supported our work in this area, and also celebrate the achievements that we have made so far. Kids Uni recognises that they have a responsibility to bring about change...

September 28, 2021

Spreading Joy with Random Acts of Kindness

A simple random act of kindness can go a long way in turning someone’s day around, especially during times like this. Wellness by Pulse’s Random Act Of Kindness initiative has been running for the last two years on campus but with students at home at the moment, we still wanted to spread some kindness and brighten up the day of students.  The team designed a Random Act Of Kindness initiative so friends could nominate one...

September 17, 2021

International Week returns to campus

Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! This week we have celebrated International Week online, embracing the diversity, culture and joy that it brings us all. From food to dancing, art and trivia, competitions and dreaming of our next overseas adventure when we can, students were able to immerse themselves in a range of online activities to escape and learn new things. Although we couldn’t be on campus to celebrate this year we still wanted to give back to...

September 1, 2021

CELEBRATING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ DAY

Research shows that early learning is the foundation for children's lifelong success. In the first five years, children's brains are wired to learn quickly. The foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid down in the early years. Each educator at Kids’ Uni works hard to prepare intentional play-based experiences and social interactions within our service to help children develop the learning dispositions and cognitive, social and emotional skills necessary for success...

August 9, 2021

National Student Volunteer Week

National Student Volunteer Week runs from 9 – 15 August, acknowledging and celebrates student volunteers, and promotes volunteering to students and young people across Australia. This year, UOW Pulse will be celebrating the amazing work of our Pulse Volunteers online. 330 Pulse Volunteers have contributed 2,179 hours across 2021 so far, through the challenges of online learning they have continued to contribute to the program and the wider community. Our volunteers have been so important...

August 4, 2021

Clubs Week Online Keeps Students Connected

Lockdown hasn’t stopped Pulse showcasing all the amazing clubs and societies at UOW, kicking off Clubs Week Online to ensure students can still connect and take part in this great community.   During Clubs Week, a range of clubs will be talking about what they do and how to can get involved. Join the Facebook group now to find out more- https://bit.ly/2UJPXFX   Being part of a club at UOW is like being part of a family. Catch...

July 16, 2021

Free hot meals for students during lockdown

Students are at the heart of everything we do at Pulse and we know that some of our students are doing it tough during this challenging lockdown period! To help students out who may have lost work, are feeling isolated or maybe just needing a hearty meal, on Wednesday our Chefs prepared fresh ready-to-eat meals for UOW students to enjoy! With a kitchen full of fresh produce and the Pulse Pantry still operating to support...