Researchers from the University of Wollongong have revealed harrowing data on the impact of ‘Placement Poverty’ on tertiary students, displaying food insecurity and negative mental health as two prevalent concerns. Placement Poverty refers to the costs incurred by students who complete mandatory professional training as part of their degree. This training can take the form of internships or placements and they are usually unpaid. Dr Anne McMahon, a key researcher for the study, spoke with Olivia Tollardo on RadioU to unpack key issues and propose potential solutions.
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The Enchanted Forest light show is set to captivate thousands of Illawarra spectators in coming weeks as Laservision and Shellharbour City Council combine natural bush environment with laser light-beams to create a Vivid-like spectacle on the South Coast. Set within the bushland of Blackbutt Reserve, the show takes on an intergalactic narrative to guide viewers through the path and immerse themselves with the holographic astronaut who accidentally crashed their spaceship on Earth. The show will take place between 24 May – 16 June, 2024 and is complete with celestial holograms, fog and interactive projections to take you alongside the astronaut as…
An interactive map designed to maintain the health of trees in the City of Melbourne has received an unexpected and joyous public response. The map allocated each tree their own email address and encouraged people report signs of sickness or damage that would negatively impact the trees’ ability to “cool the city, provide habitat and clean the air.” Instead, people sent grand emails of gratitude and appreciation for the trees and green spaces, sparking curiosity between the relationship of humans and natural phenomena in cities. UOW Associate Professor of Geography Dr Jenny Atchison is one of the primary researchers for PlantCities,…
Illawarra martial arts and jiu jitsu gyms are ready to take matters into their own hands over the next few weeks following the reported rise in violence towards women. Gabriel Olivera, from Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Wollongong, said teaching women to protect themselves was a crucial step in reducing the number of women killed by men. Jiu jitsu has become an increasingly popular choice for young people and people of smaller body mass because it teaches the more technical skills required to overcome potential physical threats. RadioU UOW · Violence against women Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a…
Figtree Lions Club and MS Australia hosted the 14th annual Wollongong MS MegaSwim at the University of Wollongong and raised over $20,000 for people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Eighty-two swimmers, across six relay teams, participated in the 24-hour event from noon on Saturday, March 9, to noon on Sunday, March 10. Figtree Lions Club representative Dave Berry said it was a brilliant and fun weekend for everyone involved. “At 12 midday we had Alison Byrnes the Federal MP for Cunningham blow the hooter to start the event,” Mr Berry said. Participants chose to swim from 10 minutes to four hours…