Minette Kirkegaard had recently begun university when she found herself victim to a series of unfortunate events. This short audio feature recounts the emotions and challenges of student life when things go wrong. Warning: this story contains explicit language.
Author: Sophie Wright
Students and staff have raised concerns that the University of Wollongong campus will restrict building and carpark access to facilitate arrangements for the Yours and Owls festival on the weekend of the 14th of October. The UOW library is expected to be partially closed off during the event, and staff and students wanting to access library facilities will need to show their university identification to gain access to the campus library. UOW student Paige Jenkins said she is disappointed in the timing of Yours & Owls as students approach their final assignments and exams. “It is very inconvenient as my exams…
The purpose of Privacy Law in Australia is to regulate how personal information is to be handled, processed, stored and shared by both organisations. Privacy laws play a crucial role in maintaining a balance between data-based technologies and protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals in an increasingly digital Australian society. What are the laws surrounding privacy in Australia? The main source of law protecting Australia’s privacy is the Privacy Act 1988. The legislation regulates the management of personal data, such as taxation and medical records. Additionally, the Privacy Act promotes the transparency and accountability of how organisations and government…
The Australian Electoral Commission has turned down a request from the Yours and Owls music festival to be a registered place to vote in the referendum. Yours and Owls will take place rain or shine over the weekend 14-15 October at the University of Wollongong campus. With the referendum voting day being set as October 14, this has created a clash for many festival goers. Yours and Owls has encouraged attendees to “get educated, organised, and have your say.” Due to concerns regarding festival attendees potentially forgetting to vote in the historical referendum, the Yours and Owls committee had been…
The University of Wollongong’s prestigious social sciences and arts building is grappling with unstable Wi-Fi, hampering the smooth flow of academic activities. The Jillian Broadbent Building hosts many classes across various degrees but is commonly known as the arts and media hub. Located on the west end of the Wollongong campus, the Jillian Broadbent Building is home to the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. In recent months the reliability of the building’s digital infrastructure has come into question. Students and staff have expressed frustration over the ongoing connectivity issues, which are affecting their ability to conduct research, attend virtual…
Australian comedian Luke Kidgell made UOW history last week with his latest comedy show gracing the UOW Great Hall stage for the first time — graduating from the limited seating in the UniBar where he performed in 2022. Kidgell proved once more why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Kidgell is currently the only comedian who has performed in the Uni Hall, which seats up to 1,000 people. If this is any indication, Kidgell’s ticket sales have doubled since last year. Kidgell performed two shows last week on Wednesday and Thursday with fans from…