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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
Emma McKeon honoured at UOW
The uni pool was cold at 5am in winter. The days were long. But for a young Emma McKeon, training at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) meant more than braving chilly mornings, the occasional twig in the lane and endless laps under her coach-dad’s watchful eye – it was a daily lesson in perseverance.
Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health
Elite athletes constantly push themselves to the limit in training and competition.
The Paralympic paradox
In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.
For the love of sport
Paul Smith was working at a furniture store in ¾«¶«´«Ã½ when he saw an advertisement in the local newspaper that would completely change the course of his life.