2018

Articles

Window of opportunity in Illawarra Flame House

If you’ve ever wondered how to get a whole house through customs, Lloyd Niccol is your man.

Global correspondent

Lu has worked for major news outlets in Paris, Belfast, London and Sydney.

Putting heart into homes

UOW alumni Clayton McDowell and Emily Ryan want to shake-up standard practice in the construction industry. They focus on building homes that are sustainable and fit for all stages of life.

Making waves

As an athlete, Jessica Smith overcame her disability to represent Australia at the highest international level.

Making an impact

The UOW alumni community is made up of some pretty incredible people. Here we celebrate younger members of our global community who are establishing themselves as tomorrow’s leaders.

Home is where the art is

What started life as an art-based project for teenagers to collaborate on at Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre, has grown into a community festival and campaign aiming to change the way the world sees the suburb.

The secret to truly smart cities

Smart lights, smart water meters, smart waste disposal, even smart parking are great ideas, but if only a section of the community can use it, is it really as smart as we think?

Residents bloom in Desert Rose House

Cameron Porter explains that a well-designed home can be inexpensive and maintain the quality of life for our ageing population.

The year at UOW

For UOW, 2018 has been a year defined by where we’re from, and a year that defined where we’re going.