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Here on the News page, you will find a diverse range of news and stories from UOW's faculties, divisions, units, academics, researchers, students and staff, all in one place.
From groundbreaking research to innovative teaching methods, this page offers a comprehensive view of the UOW community's achievements and contributions.
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Articles
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Nicole Ellingburg
Hi, I’m Nicole and I am part of Team B in the Sustainable Homes Challenge. I am currently in my first year of a Bachelor of Sustainable Communities and really enjoying it. I chose this degree as I am very interested and worried in the state of the world, and I want to be part of the group that makes a positive change to the way we are currently heading. So that the world is still liveable and affordable for my son and his future family.
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Paris Talty
Hi! My name is Paris and I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Sustainable Communities. I have a huge passion for sustainable development and I love learning. I’ve always had big dreams to make a difference in this world and that is exactly what I plan to do – so watch this space.
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Charles Chadwick
My name is Charles Chadwick, I currently attend University of Adelaide where I study Bachelor of Architecture. I began architecture mid-year as I was previously studying legal studies at Uni SA and couldn’t relate to the atmosphere there, my sister was studying architecture and I liked the look of the work, so I decided to apply and got in.
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Reshma Benny
Hi, I am Reshma Benny. I am an Environmental Engineering Graduate. I was born and brought up in a permaculture home in Kerala, India. Needless to say, I learned my first lessons of sustainable living from my home. My passion in sustainability led me to build a career around it. My parents always say that the nature is not the environment around us but including us.
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Elizabeth McDonald
Hi, I am Elizabeth McDonald. I was born and raised in Canberra, and I’ve found its development in the last decade has meant that I was able to stay and maintain my support network without sacrificing the university experience that one might go elsewhere to find.
Students
Sustainable Homes Challenge: Meet Matthew Hammond
Hi, I am Matthew Hammond. I grew up in Campbelltown and moved down to °µÍø½ûÇø this year to be closer to friends, study, and to chase my love of the landscape and nature that this city has to offer.