When the construction of the Wollongong Central shopping centre finishes at the end of this year, 80 new stores will join the existing 140 businesses. Big names like Target and Coles have already announced plans to set up shop, but what other stores should call Wollongong home? The UOWTV newsroom share their thoughts. Mexican fast food We really love our Mexican food, so chains like Mad Mex and Guzman Y Gomez would definitely hit the spot. In the meantime, Zambrero on Crown Street and Amigos on Keira Street will do! Butcher Wollongong Central already has a baker and a candle…
Author: Jon Bragg
There are 284 hours (or about 12 days) until the first episode Game of Thrones Season 4 premieres on. Can’t handle the wait? Here’s a tip for each day between now and the first episode. Warning: spoilers ahead! DAY 1: There is only 1 iron throne… But if you want to sit around all day yelling orders like Joffrey, you can get your own life-size replica for just US$30000 (plus only US$2500 for shipping and handling!) DAY 2: Get someone to carry you around all day, inspired by Bran and his 2 broken legs. You might even find the time to pick…
Coming up today on UOWTV: How does sport help kids develop? UOWTV looks into new research from a UOW expert. What are the best ways for women to stay fit? And what are the benefits of sport in general? Stay tuned for these stories and more!
Get involved with UOW Wellbeing Yoga, tai chi and meditation are just some of the activities offered through UOW Wellbeing designed to keep you happy and healthy. Cameron Faricy, from UOW Wellbeing, says, “We find that not only by doing those activities people get more relaxed, but they are also meeting people.” Drink coffee According to research from Harvard, a great cappuccino can also be a helpful anti-depressant, with reduced risks of suicide found in regular coffee drinkers. Join a club or society With over 100 clubs and societies at UOW, there’s bound to be something for you! Cameron Faricy…
There are plenty of ways to get to uni, but each mode of transport brings its own pros and cons… The Free Buses + The 55A and 55C buses usually run every 10-20 minutes + They’re free! – You don’t know disappointment until a packed bus passes your stop without letting anyone on – Regular traffic problems around Wollongong can lead to buses running late How to avoid the rush: get to the bus stop half an hour earlier than you were planning. Carpool: + Ideal transport for you and your two favourite friends/acquaintances… or random you pick up on…
With ever-increasing activity on the high seas, an international conservation agreement is key to preserving the open ocean, says Professor Robin Warner in her Big Ideas presentation.
An entire generation of young people are believed to have the same knowledge and experience of technology under the label of the ‘digital natives’. However, as Professor Sue Bennett argues in her presentation at the Big Ideas Festival, everyone experiences technology differently.
Can we handle the truth? With the Big Ideas Festival fast approaching, we spoke to Prof. Daniel Hutto about his Big Idea that changes the way we view the mind and how it works.
As Australia reflects on 100 years since the beginning of World War I, the country’s involvement in military activity is increasing, with 600 air and military personnel deployed in September to assist in the efforts against Islamic State. And at the same time the UOW Library has held presentations and exhibitions on World War I and its impacts, the implications of the work of the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) at UOW could appear to be in conflict with this careful consideration of the “terrible cost” of war. However, this is not the case, argues Stephen van Duin, the DMTC…
Former leader of the Greens Bob Brown visited UOW for a presentation titled ‘Planet Earth: Why is it not on the radar?’. He spoke to UOWTV Multimedia about the future of cities like Wollongong with strong industrial histories, shared his thoughts on the current state of politics and the environment.