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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
Law, Politics and Society
Navigating troubled waters
The BBNJ Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, is a pivotal turning point in the protection of our deep ocean environment. Here's what you need to know.
Business and Economy
Light after darkness
Professor Brendan Lyon knows better than most that there鈥檚 always light after darkness.
Alumni, Law, Politics and Society
Love of languages inspired Jacob to chase his dreams
Jacob May has made the most of his five years at UOW.
Law, Politics and Society, Science and Technology
Artificial intelligence: friend or foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been praised for its ability to solve complex problems and make amazing artworks.* So where does that leave humans?聽
Alumni
Carving a legal career outside of the courtroom
Currently working with the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet as a principal policy advisor in countering violent extremism, most of Jenna's career has been in disability. About this she says, 鈥淚 didn't go into disability because I had a disability. I honestly didn鈥檛 realise 鈥� until after the first cornea transplant 鈥� that things were pretty dire.鈥�
Students
Living her dream
When Siobhan Heywood left school in Year 11 to help care for her father, she thought she鈥檇 also left behind her dreams of going to university.聽