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Opinion Pieces

Opinion pieces are articles of broad interest written by staff at the University of Wollongong. The opinions expressed in these articles are that of the authors and do not necessarily represent the view of the University. For more enquires about publishing these articles, contact media@uow.edu.au

2010
Nancy Humpel Dr Nancy Humpel - September 2010
New approach to dementia care
Helen McGregor thumb Dr Helen McGregor - June 2010
Climate change is real, believe me
Rob Castle thumb Professor Rob Castle - March 2010
Professor Castle reflects on 40 years at UOW
2009
colinWoodroffe_thumb Professor Colin Woodroffe - December 2009
Time and tide: gauging rising sea level impact
Rob Whelan thumb Professor Rob Whelan - October 2009
Postcard from Dubai: reflections on a year in Dubai
Adam Dolnik thumb Adam Dolnick and Sam Mullins - October 2009
Homegrown terror threats
Hendi Prabowo Hendi Yogi Prabowo - October 2009
Fighting the unknown: do we stand a chance against credit card fraud?
warwick funnell thumb Professor Warwick Funnell - July 2009
In government we trust... when times are tough
Joe Chicharo Thumbnail Professor Joe Chicharo - March 2009
International student numbers weathering economic storm
2008
Simon Ville Professor Simon Ville - December 2008
Credit crunches and economic crises: what have we learnt from history?
Shirley Leitch Professor Shirley Leitch - October 2008
Ethics are back in business
charles chew thumb Dr Charles Chew - September 2008
The subprime mortgage crisis goes global  
Oades Dr Lindsay Oades - September 2008
The best universities in the world are residential universities
Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerard Sutton Professor Gerard Sutton - June 2008
Innovation Campus is the beginning of a new era
Lesley Head Professor Lesley Head - March 2008
2020 Summit - symbolism or substance?  
2007 - 2003
Doug MacKinnon - May 2007
A case for capture in Bali
Joanne Joyce  - May 2007
Magnet Hospitals: Are they the answer for our profession?
Associate Professor Greg Melleuish
The essential elements of Australian history
Professor Barry Harper
Factors fuelling the looming teacher shortage
Professor Don Iverson
Medical School prognosis looks good
Dr Brian Ferry
The Vinson Inquiry’s first report on the state education system says teacher morale is at an all-time low, so why are students queuing up to study education, and what are the challenges for the future?
Mr Mitch Byrne
Footy's 'bad boys' - is it really their fault?
Professor Don Iverson
The Herceptin debate: what price a woman's life?
Dr Tony Okely
A nation of young fatties?  
Professor Patrick Crookes
Value graduate nurses, or lose them  
Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerard Sutton Professor Gerard Sutton
Our University and our region meeting the challenges of the 21st century  

 

 

 

 

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