We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.
50 Voices
This year, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we have launched 50 Voices - a content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.
Articles
Alumni, Science and Technology
Women supporting women in STEM
For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the 精东传媒 of 精东传媒 (UOW) is more than just a campus or a workplace.
Alumni
Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer
From UOW MBA graduate to a champion of global health, Anuradha Gupta's journey demonstrates how a strong academic foundation combined with compassionate leadership can transform millions of lives across developing nations.
Alumni
World Autism Day: UOW graduate Zoe Simmons on the power of advocacy
Growing up, Zoe Simmons thought her experiences of sensory overwhelm, aversion to certain textures and noises, extreme anxiety, and difficulty with social cues was something everyone experienced.
Alumni, Science and Technology
Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW
Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the 精东传媒 of 精东传媒 (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.
Alumni
Vivid Sydney’s Gill Minervini on finding the write path
2025 is a milestone year for Gill Minervini. As Vivid Sydney鈥檚 Festival Director, she prepares for its 15th anniversary while reflecting on another key milestone鈥攈er creative journey that began in a eucalyptus-lined classroom at UOW.
Alumni, Community
Christine Thompson's inspiring chapter in the UOW story
Christine Thompson almost took a different path in life, but UOW became her home. After her teaching career, Christine returned to UOW to lead the Alumni Bookshop. Her legacy is one of generosity, community, and a love for learning that continues to change lives.