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From industry to academia
As UOW celebrates its 50th anniversary, Emeritus Professor John Norrish reflects on his transformative journey from the UK’s industrial midlands to a pioneering career at UOW.
A beam of hope
A passion and curiosity for how the world works is what motivates Dr Posar to continue her career in physics.
Feeding the future
If you were struggling to feed your family, would you know how to access support?
Turning plastic waste into homewares
In Australia, just 12 per cent of recyclable plastic produced each year is being recycled, and 88 per cent of all possible recyclable plastics ends up in landfill.Â
Unlocking the full potential of female athletes
Despite growing momentum of women’s sport, female athletes still lack the full support they need to thrive, says UOW’s Associate Professor Ric Lovell.
Hidden hunger: unmasking the reality of food insecurity
Despite living in one of the world’s richest countries, up to one in four Australians go hungry. Â