[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer break is only a few weeks away, but first let’s get through this exam period! Here’s our top 5 ideas on how to stay motivated during the exam period. 1. Clean your study area There’s nothing better than a tidy desk to motivate you to sit down for a study sesh! Take some time to clear out any old paper or notes from your desk, and grab some new containers to sort out all your...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s be real… when it gets to the busy end of semester, it often starts to seem like the UOW library is a daily destination. While we love it, sometimes it helps to mix up your study spot. Here’s our top 5 campus study spots that aren’t the library! 1. Upstairs in Building 11 - Student Lounge If you like to study in the middle of the hustle and bustle, this is the spot for you....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PULSE VOLUNTEERING AWARDS [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1665457227051{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Volunteer of the Year 2022 David Patole Amit Shedge Farshid Zaman Aayushi Kumar Anne Raveena Fernando Muthunamagonnage[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]DigiVols Aditya Raina Nichaela Shammah Udaya Kumar[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]CVP Group of the Year Stellar Experiences Green Connect[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Community Volunteering Project Group Member of the Year Chantelle Meijer – Healthy Cities Illawarra Rose Murphy – Stellar Experiences[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] UNICLUBS AWARDS [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1665457227051{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Student Development Award Illawarra Public Health Society (IPHS) Physics Society Student Health Alliance for Rural Populations (SHARP) Chinese Academic Business Learning & Education...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week is Global Climate Change Week! Here’s some easy steps you can take to look after the beautiful world we live in. 1. Use a keep cup It might seem basic, but using a keep cup is an easy way to introduce a more sustainable habit to your routine. Did you know that using a keep cup makes your carbon footprint 4 times less than when you use regular disposable cups?! Check out the UniShop’s...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that October is Mental Health Month? As we get towards the pointy end of semester, don’t forget to take time to check in with yourself and others, and have a break to re-energise if you need it. If you are at uni and need to take a time out, here’s our top 5 spots for relaxing on campus. 1. Wellness Space For a zen atmosphere, the Pulse Wellness space is the place to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Congrats, we’ve made it to the Mid Sem break! While you might need this week to catch up on lectures or prep for the busy end of semester period ahead, don’t forget to take some time out to relax, reset, and enjoy yourself too! Here are five ideas for how to make the most of your week off. 1. Holey Moley Fancy some mini golf? Holey Moley in Wollongong Central has a great offer for our...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you find yourself struggling to get organised or to study effectively? Sometimes we just need an extra push in the right direction, and luckily we have a few apps to help you out! Here’s 5 apps to help you thrive at uni. SimpleMind If you’re a visual learner, SimpleMind is the app for you! This app is designed to help you mindmap and organise your thoughts. If you’re studying complicated concepts or new ideas, give this...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you’re living out of home for the first time, having to look after yourself can definitely weigh down on you. Sometimes it’s too easy to end up torn between a night out with friends and saving your money - especially when you need to pay for rent, your phone bill and your groceries too! But don’t worry, we’ve got you! Here’s 5 tips on how to do uni on a budget, without sacrificing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We love that at UOW we have such a diverse student and staff community. With more and more international students coming back to campus, this week we are celebrating International Week. To help celebrate, let’s check out some of the food options we have hailing from countries across the globe. Kathmandu Curry Feeling like Indian? Head on down to Kathmandu in our Building 11 food court. Kathmandu has a delicious range of veggie and meat curries,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week is Respect Week at UOW, with a focus on being part of the change moving towards generating respect and safety for students, staff, and the general community not just this week but every week. We want to share some resources that are useful for supporting respect in a range of settings on campus and off campus. The UOW Ally Network First up we have the UOW Ally Network. This network aims to support gender, sex...