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
Alumni, Community, Students
Nursing students scrub up for success
To mark International Nurses Day, we shine a light on the people behind the scrubs – the dedicated nursing students who are turning their passion for care into a purpose-driven career.
Alumni
Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference
The University of Wollongong’s Master of Teaching program is making an impact in regional communities by enabling teachers to live, work, and study close to home. Michael Clark and Jessica Stuart share their inspiring journeys.
Community, Students
Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s UOW journey
At 60, Sharyn McDonogh is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. A survivor, scholar, and First Nations advocate, Sharyn’s healing through “academic grounding” inspires all who meet her.
Alumni, Community
The roadmap to teaching in rural and regional areas
After a military career cut short, Batemans Bay-local Michael Clark unlocked his passion for teaching at UOW Eurobodalla. Now a dedicated primary school teacher and soon-to-be dad, Michael shares how regional education transformed his life and the lives of those around him.
Alumni, Community
The year in review
As the sun sets on another eventful year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the significant milestones that have shaped its journey throughout 2023.
Business and Economy
Celebrating Indigenous-led entrepreneurship
Creating not just a business but a movement with a mission to heal and educate