A new study has shown networking in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is more difficult for women than men, but undergraduates are still optimistic about their future careers. “Being unique in the job market will help me stand out … and may even provide more opportunities,” University of Wollongong computer engineering student Brooke Mourtos said. However, Miss Mourtos said she does not want to be a “quota” in the workplace. “I understand that most companies nowadays are looking to hire women for equality reasons, but I’d rather that they hire me because I have the correct…
Author: Amy Mccann
The students who make up the majority of the Gong Shuttle’s commuters claim they will be hit hardest if the 2018-2019 NSW State Budget doesn’t include full funding for the service. One student said the free shuttle was “one of the reasons” she chose to come on exchange to the University of Wollongong. The university and Wollongong City Council are in talks with the New South Wales state government in an attempt to bridge the gap left by the government’s proposed 25 per cent reduction in funding for the bus service. If an agreement can’t be reached before the new financial…
The MakerSpace at the University of Wollongong, which is in its second year, is a relatively untapped resource for students of the university. It is a creative and collaborative space which gives students free training in, and access to, technology, including a virtual reality space, 3D printers, and embroidery and sewing machines. Director of the UOW MakerSpace, Nathan Riggir, encourages students from all courses and disciplines to make the most of the space, both for work and for fun. Amy McCann gives you an inside look.
The World’s Greatest Shave is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The event raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation Australia, and the organisation has set a $16 million goal this year. Leukemia Foundation Australia Brand and Marking General Manager Susie Howards said The World’s Greatest shave is a “pivotal event” for the organisation. She said money raised will help by provide support to families affected by blood cancer and will be used to fund research and improve the treatment and diagnosis of the disease. “It’s enabled us to make an enormous impact on people living with the disease, and ensure…
Picton businesses are still recovering from the floodwaters that tore through the town five months ago. More than 140mm of rain fell in the regional NSW town on 5 June, and caused flood damage to 144 businesses. “Fortunately for us, we didn’t have windows burst. But, a lot of other businesses did and it was their furniture floating down the street,” business owner Lee Ann Dawkins said. She said her store, Gracious-Lee Interiors, was inundated with up to 1.2 metres of water. Sarah, a sales assistant at The Elephant Emporium in Picton, said their business was filled with 1.8 metres…
The landowners of Campbelltown’s Scenic Hills are committed to maintaining the rural scenery of the region. The Joint Regional Planning Panel has deferred the decision on a controversial cemetery proposal. The site for the cemetery would be at Varroville, in the heart of Campbelltown’s Scenic Hills Environmental Protection Area. Gowrie dairy farm lies just outside of Campbelltown, and within the protected area. Despite economic pressures in the dairy industry, owners Robert and Lorna Reeve are optimistic about the future of their farm. They are the third generation of the Reeve family to own the farm and are determined to preserve their…
Menangle Markets was filled with people as it re-opened for the first time in almost a decade on Saturday. Hundreds of patrons braved chilly weather to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds on offer at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Event organising director Valery Borg said it was heartening to see so many families attend. “I used to bring my children to this markets, and we needed something back here for people to come to,” Mrs Borg said. She said the re-opening was an opportunity to help families make memories of their own. The market is now one of the largest in the…