Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson has changed lives for decades from UOW to behind prison walls.

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Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

Jenni Smith reflects on the privilege of helping the smallest voices create the greatest impact

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Celebrating 50 years of partnership between BlueScope and the University of Wollongong

How a vision for the advancement of the region has powered one of UOW’s longest-standing industry collaborations.

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50 Voices

From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, 50 Voices is a year-long content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. Hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.

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A life in numbers

As we reflect on the last 50 years of the University of Wollongong (UOW), there are very few people who can say they have been here to witness it all. Kerrie Gamble can.
Community, Education

The gift that transformed early childhood play

When Christopher and Barbara Abbott made a landmark donation to UOW, they changed the future of childhood research and built a legacy that would resonate for generations

Community

Navigate new frontiers: Professor Judy Raper’s aspirations for UOW

From changing the game in engineering education to championing diversity, Professor Judy Raper AM, former UOW Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), offers a blueprint for an agile, inclusive university, focused on pushing boundaries and global thinking.

Memory Mobile

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with the people who've made UOW. All aboard the Memory Mobile!

Scenes from UOW's first 50 years

A personal recollection by a long-standing observer and enthusiastic supporter of the University of Wollongong.

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What's on

In 2025 we will share events and activities that honour the University's legacy, connect with our communities and ignite excitement about our future.

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