News
Articles from across UOW
Here on the News page, you will find a diverse range of news and stories from UOW's faculties, divisions, units, academics, researchers, students and staff, all in one place.
From groundbreaking research to innovative teaching methods, this page offers a comprehensive view of the UOW community's achievements and contributions.
Visit the "Media" page for media releases, profiles and opinions directly from UOW's media team.
Articles
Health and Medicine
Work, life, balance – the SOC way
As the hashtag says, we’re all #inthistogether, and it’s safe to say that we are all mastering the balance of work and life in different ways, taking cues from others along the way and providing advice in return. Working from home is a tough gig, with or without children, so we’ve reached out to some of our Faculty colleagues to hear how they have been navigating the changes, keeping life fun, and how they are taking time to nurture their well-being.
Health and Medicine
Maintaining health and well-being in a time of physical distancing
As we enter another week of remote teaching, learning and physical distancing it’s important to stay focused on ourselves as much as we are on our work and families. One big question at the moment is how do we maintain our health and well-being, both mentally and physically, during this period? Dr Greg Forrest from the Pedagogical Laboratory for Physical Education and Sport within the School of Education at UOW shares his tips on forming lasting habits with ease.
Education
TEL Lab meets the challenges of these uncertain pandemic times
Life with COVID-19 has induced many changes. As the country, indeed the world, embraces a new way of living and working from the safety of home isolation, it’s become more important than ever to maintain a degree of normality and social function. Technology is thriving, with home-schooling, online house parties, web conferences, and online workplace catch-ups to help preserve social interaction and keep spirits high.
Education
Caring for kids in times of crisis
Education
How schools can meet the autism challenge
As the number of students with an autism diagnosis climbs rapidly, schools are struggling to meet the challenge of supporting students who exhibit a variety of skills and needs.
Education
Home town: how Kayla is turning an arts degree into a teaching.
By choosing a degree with subjects she was passionate about, UOW Bega student Kayla Robbie has found her purpose. She is now on the path towards a primary school teaching career – proving you don’t need to know the exact career you want when you start university.