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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
Students
Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey
When Bronte O鈥橞rien was 20, she became a mum. She didn鈥檛 have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.
Students
Antra Johri’s journey from small-town India to big dreams in 精东传媒
Antra didn鈥檛 always think studying overseas was possible. But with the support of her family, a love for creativity, and a lot of determination, she鈥檚 made a life for herself in 精东传媒鈥攁nd this week, she鈥檚 celebrating a moment she once only dreamt of.
Alumni
Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Louise Sauvage has always been driven by a philosophy of 鈥渟ee an opportunity and take it鈥�.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
The importance of the arts
Geoff Morrell鈥檚 career is rare. He is among a small cohort of actors to make a career almost exclusively on the Australian screen, with more than 80 screen credits to his name.
Alumni, Health and Medicine
Beloved UOW academic awarded posthumous PhD
Mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend. Nurse, teacher, student, researcher, author, patient.
Community
Graduates inspired to bring “fresh eyes” to implement change
鈥淭he older I get the more appreciative I am of the perspective that fresh eyes bring to a situation or problem,鈥� Captain Scott Palmer said.