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
Students
Meet the artist behind It’s Go Time
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has reimagined O-Week into a curated, week-by-week guide for new and returning students.
International, Students
A place to call home
Meet the local families opening their homes to international students.
Five reasons to study postgrad at UOW in 2023
Did you set yourself an ambitious New Year's resolution you didn't get around to?
Questions to ask if you're thinking about uni in South Western Sydney
Whether you're wanting a quality degree, a social life at uni or a job when you graduate, these are the important questions to ask.
Alumni
The leap of faith across oceans that paid off
Hermoine Macura-Noble, 42, a UOW communications graduate, author and the first Australian female English-speaking anchor in the Middle East, spoke with Michele Tydd about her ground-breaking international career.
Alumni
Seeking safety, finding belonging
When civil war broke out in her home country, Zeljka Jovanovic’s whole world changed. Her family fled their beloved home to live as refugees and eventually settled in Wollongong. A place they now call home.