We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.
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
Community
Matt Wright: An inspiring pathway to university leadership
Matt Wright's journey from a first-in-family Indigenous student to UOW's Chief Financial Officer exemplifies dedication and leadership, highlighting UOW's transformative impact and commitment to inclusivity and community.
Alumni, Community
Memories and milestones: Scenes from UOW's first 50 years
This is a recollection, not a history. It is told from the perspective of a support player and observer.
Community, Health and Medicine
Changing the reality of healthcare
UOW is leading the charge in streamlining better health outcomes for communities through a groundbreaking patient-centred approach.
Business and Economy, Law, Politics and Society
Bots, censorship and the death of the internet
Social media in all its forms - text, audio, and video - has provided the globe with an intercultural experience.
Community, Students
Lessons in kindness
Inter-cultural learning programs provide students with opportunities to step outside comfort zones, challenge assumptions, and grow both personally and professionally.
Community, Health and Medicine
The return of the burn
Despite decades of successful campaigning, teens are turning their backs on sun safety.