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
Health and Medicine
The donations helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals
For 20 years, selfless local donors have been facilitating vital anatomy lessons, allowing theory to become reality for medicine and health students through UOW’s Body Donation Program.
Leading UOW into the next 50 years
UOW’s sixth Vice-Chancellor and President stepped into the role at a complex and busy time, taking up the challenge with openness, pragmatism and an optimistic vision for the University’s future.
Students
UOW law student takes First Nations leadership to the United Nations
When Tiarna Williams took her seat inside a meeting room at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, she felt a mix of excitement, disbelief and pride. Surrounded by delegates, legal experts and diplomats from across the world, she was there not just as an observer, but as a young First Nations woman contributing to discussions shaping international law.
Community
Leading the next generation of learning
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) is guided by the belief that education can change lives, not just for the individual but for whole communities
Students
A lifelong interest in helping others
Born and raised in Nowra, the UOW Shoalhaven campus gave Lily Wright the opportunity to pursue her interest in social work without leaving home.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Booked for summer: UOW alumni reads to get lost in
There’s nothing better than long, lazy summer days and nothing more satisfying than diving into a stack of brilliant books, especially when they’re penned by talented members of the UOW community.