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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
Don’t let HECS–HELP reform lead us down a slippery slope
Proposed government changes to the HECS-HELP system aim to reduce the indexation rate on student loans by tying it to the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI). While it is welcome relief for those with student debt, could it ultimately do more harm than good?
In safe hands
Meet Higher Degree Research scholars from UOW's Early Start and discover the 'why' behind their research
Force of gravity
The UOW graduate putting retired mineshafts to work for our green energy future
Five things I wished I could have told myself during the HSC
The tips, tricks, and advice I wish I could’ve told myself during my exams.
Pootopia: the science, art and economics of human manure
Most of us don’t think twice about the fact that our favourite fruit and veggies are grown with the help of animal manure. But how would you feel about growing food with your own poo?
School of Rock
¾«¶«´«Ã½â€™s biggest music festival, Yours and Owls, has a new home for 2023.