by Lara Rayner | Aug 8, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced a 6 per cent rise in inflation, and UOW students are struggling to pay rent and meet essential needs. This year, the Labor Government announced an increase to the Youth Allowance scheme of approximately $40 a...
by Bailey Whitton | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The future of the international writing landscape is uncertain, and student writers are feeling the pressure, according to a University of Wollongong Creative Writing student. Third year student Mason Horsley said the pressure stems from the rapid advancement of AI...
by Zara Koschitzke | May 3, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, there is mounting demand from a group of MPs and advocates for the Australian government to swiftly reform the HECS-HELP repayment system. Australians who have student debt will be subjected to the most significant increase in several...
by Olivia Blunden | Mar 6, 2021 | News
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has left graduates “disappointed” at what some have called a “pathetic effort” to deliver online 2020 graduation ceremonies. UOW has responded to the backlash saying the decision to cancel 2020 graduation ceremonies due to government...
by Nikki Bailey | Jun 16, 2020 | News
ACT universities have adapted their careers services to support graduating students looking for full-time employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. University careers councellors have prepared students for virtual webinars and job interviews as Canberra’s social...