UOW set to defend winning streak at the Alliance Shield
Twelve University of Wollongong students are set to defend the university's Alliance Shield title this year. From tomorrow, teams from the University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales will compete for the title at UNSW in...
Stitching time: Tatreez embroidery sends a message of solidarity
Tatreez is a Palestinian form of embroidery that carries Palestinian landscapes. It is now being used as a form of artistic protest.
Over 500 Australian Academics Oppose Minns’ Bail Laws
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ proposed bail law amendments are being met with heavy criticism this month. Two open letters were sent to the premier the first signed by 529 reputable professionals across law, community work, and academia. The letter warns the government...
Sold-out stadiums, no media coverage: Women’s sport report
A new study has revealed the level media coverage given to women's sport continues to trail that dedicate to men. The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation has unveiled its Representation of Women in Sports News Coverage 2022-2023 report. The report analysed more...
Melodic medicine: Experts call for more funding into music therapy
RadioU UOW · Calls to grow support for music therapy Music is said to have a healing power and that is true for six-year-old Sophie who accessed music therapy during treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Music is said to have a healing power, and that is true...
UOW students skipping meals to save money
University students are struggling to manage the cost of living as they step into the new academic year. From avoiding paid parking to skipping meals, University of Wollongong students say they are 'not managing' the expenses of life. Pulse Pantry is a 'free'...
Facebook fading as younger audience takes liking to other platforms
Facebook faces a fresh challenge - its waning popularity with Generation Z, according to latest figures.Since its launch in 2004, Facebook, part of Meta, has amassed billions of users and asserted its position as the core of the social media landscape.However, the...
UOW to host 2024 Unisports Indigenous Nationals
Unisport’s 28th Indigenous Nationals will be hosted by the University of Wollongong this year. The event will be hosted by the university's, Indigenous centre, Woolyungah, and will be held in late June. The Indigenous Nationals,...
TikTok is facing two bad outcomes in The US Senate
The social media giant TikTok is facing a nation-wide ban in the United States, as the government and US senate see the platform as a threat to national security, due it being owned by a Chinese parent company ByteDance ltd. Many American parents see it as a...
Homelessness affecting younger people in the Illawarra
Australia is in the midst of a rental and housing crisis but latest figures reveal some are more affected than others. With the challenges of inflation and the rising cost of living, data suggests homelessness mostly affects those aged 18 to 30. LJ Hooker property...