by Clemency Mcrae | Oct 31, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The Australian summer heat is here to stay and with it, the ever-increasing risk of skin cancer. As global temperatures continue to skyrocket due to climate change, so does the prevalence of this disease, with Illawarra’s extreme forecasted weather promoting unsafe...
by Layney Britton | Oct 25, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News, Tech & Research
The University of Wollongong’s Luminaries met to discuss sustainable finance as a part of their webinar series, which runs each fortnight. Luminaries involve pioneering UOW researchers, experts and leaders who discuss global social, economic and environmental...
by Layney Britton | Oct 19, 2023 | Education, Govt & Politics, News
Global Climate Change Week (GCCW) activities ramp up at the University of Wollongong this week to remind the community “just how bad” the situation is. Kate Simpson, secretary of the Wollongong branch of Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), assisted running the...
by Lara Rayner | Oct 17, 2023 | News, Tech & Research
Australia is set to face yet another hot summer as The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) announces a 70% chance of El Nino this year. Climate Change is an ongoing environmental issue, but as new threats continue to arise, younger generations are feeling the pressure to try...
by Layney Britton | Sep 4, 2023 | News
Eleven local government areas began their Bushfire Danger Periods a full month earlier than expected last week, ahead of a summer that many fear could be catastrophic. Dry conditions and rainfall deficiencies have brought about an increased fire risk, after wet...
