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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
Resilience under fire
On the evening of 4 January 2020, a fast-moving front of the monstrous Currowan fire – which would ultimately destroy half a million hectares and hundreds of properties over 74 days – tore through New South Wales’ picturesque Kangaroo Valley.
An extraordinary contribution
As the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½â€™s third Chancellor (2009 -2020), Jillian Broadbent AC provided outstanding leadership to the institution over the past 11 years.
Forging skills in demand
As the world enters Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, many are wondering how the impacts of new automated technologies will affect our jobs as we know it.
Out of the box
There’s no substitute to hands-on training – or is there? Two ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ alumni are proving there is.
Breaking new ground
At 28, Sally Riley left her family home in country New South Wales and headed to the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ with the idea of becoming an actor.
A spirited start-up
Two words aptly define young businessman, Dean Martelozzo – diligent and determined – whether it’s the focus and discipline to power through daily work challenges, the resilience to overcome traumatic injury, or the drive to chase the big dreams.