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2025 is a Wrap
That's 2025. ✨ Started the year on exchange in the UK, ended it recovering from cancer treatment. In between: earned 4 professional certifications (Microsoft AI, SAP, Cultural Intelligence, Global Citizenship), joined youth advocacy councils, and kept showing up. Some highlights that didn't make traditional resumes but defined my year: → Representing young people on the eSafety Youth Council → Contributing to Amnesty International's work → Supporting incoming students through

William Cook
Jan 61 min read
Finding My Way Through
I was 21 when a routine colonoscopy revealed rectal cancer. Aggressive, advanced, the kind that completely derails the future you'd been planning. The fear was constant at first. Not just fear of treatment or outcomes, but fear about everything that came after. Would I get to have a normal life? A career? A family? Every plan I'd made suddenly felt uncertain. I'd lie awake wondering what my future actually looked like now, if I even had one to plan for. What surprised me was

William Cook
Dec 12, 20252 min read
How Genio Transformed My Scattered Study Habits: A Student's Journey with ADHD
As a fourth-year dual-degree student juggling cybersecurity and law, I've spent most of my university career feeling like I was constantly one step behind. Not because I wasn't capable, but because I genuinely didn't know how to take notes properly. With ADHD making it even harder to filter what mattered, every lecture felt overwhelming. It was just a blur of information I couldn't quite pin down. The Struggle Was Real Picture this: You're sitting in a lecture theatre, tryin

William Cook
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Navigating Life at 22: My Journey with Stage 3 Bowel Cancer
I was 21 and living my best life on student exchange in Exeter, UK. It was everything I'd dreamed of - new friends, exploring Europe on weekends, completely immersed in university life abroad. I felt invincible, like most young people do.

William Cook
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Reflections on eSafety's Regulatory Guidance for the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024
The eSafety Commissioner's regulatory guidance for the Social Media Minimum Age Bill 2024 represents a significant step in implementing age restrictions for social media platforms. Drawing on extensive consultation with over 345 stakeholders and findings from the Age Assurance Technology Trial, the guidance adopts a principles-based approach that acknowledges the diversity of platforms and user populations. This flexibility is welcome, as is the recognition that "no one-size-

William Cook
Oct 24, 20254 min read


🌍 My Exchange Abroad Experience in Exeter
This year, I had the opportunity to go on exchange as part of my Bachelor of Laws and Cyber Security at Deakin University. I spent...

William Cook
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Explore the Journey of William Cook: A Personal and Professional Insight
The story of William Cook is one of dedication, innovation, and resilience. His journey offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in...

William Cook
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Exploring the Impact of the Equality Act 2010 on Intersectionality
Equality The Equality Act 2010 [1] was a groundbreaking piece of legislation at its time for simplifying and creating new protections...

William Cook
Apr 20, 20257 min read


Exploring the Impact of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights on Online Privacy Rights
Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights[1] (Article 8) protects an individual's right to private life.

William Cook
Mar 28, 20255 min read


Generative AI Toolkit for Students
This project has been supported by Students as Partners at Deakin University and has been created to help you understand how Generative AI.

William Cook
Mar 20, 202524 min read


Can AI Be Protected Against and Managed Through Restorative Justice? | Punishing AI with Protection
There have been rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the last decade.

William Cook
Mar 14, 20256 min read


Overcoming Challenges: How I Prioritize Mental Health in Cybersecurity Education
Navigating the world of cybersecurity can be overwhelming. With ever-evolving technologies and persistent threats, the pressure to stay...

William Cook
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Tips to Grow Your Discord Server in 2021
Hey everyone! We’ll be going over a couple of things you can utilize in order to grow your Discord server. It may seem difficult at...

William Cook
Feb 22, 20255 min read
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