2017

Articles

Friday essay: The cultural meaning of wild horses

Australia has the largest wild horse herd in the world and their presence is deeply controversial. Human geographer Michael Adams explores the cultural meanings.

Immerse yourself

Associate Professor Michael Adams explores the fine line between life and death through freediving.

IRL: My solar powered internship at CSIRO

Madelyn Robertson loved maths in high school and it was physics that sparked her interest in solar energy. But she also loved to be creative. Now she’s studying an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science double degree and has experienced life in the real world through a CSIRO internship.

Indigenous storytelling finds new voices

From ancient dreaming stories to Indigenous youth of today, Kirli Saunders is giving back to community through Indigenous storytelling.

The tech of success

We spoke with Nick Lazaridis, president of HP Inc’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa about succeeding in a global career, exciting tech developments and what inspires him.

Using the brain on the bench

Electromaterials pioneer and NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor Gordon Wallace has discovered an innovative way to read your mind.

All care, great responsibility

"Something I learned very early in my career is that one letter to a politician is worth much more than a New England Journal of Medicine publication."

Queen Ita: Still ruling with style

First of all it would be helpful if we could get over the sensitivity in admitting, ‘I’m a feminist’.

2017 Alumni Awards

Each year, UOW Alumni Awards uncover exceptional alumni making an impact in diverse fields of endeavour right across the globe.