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
Community, Research
A decade of play
We all have a favourite toy from childhood. A beloved object we remember with fondness and nostalgia. A special place where we liked to play with family and friends. For many families across the Illawarra, those memories live on at the Early Start Discovery Space.
Students
Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey
When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.
Students
Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership
As the University of Wollongong (UOW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, student Amity Lees believes the institution is powering forward on the journey to answer humanity’s biggest questions – and she is keen to come along for the ride.
Arts and Culture, Students
Meet the artist behind UOW’s Disability Guide cover
As an arts student at UOW, Tracy is always finding ways to showcase her creativity—most recently through her stunning cover art for UOW’s Disability Guide, inspired by healing, resilience, and her lived experience.
Alumni, Community
Carol Kiernan: “I grew up, and the university grew up with me”
From UOW student to national leader, Carol Kiernan has spent decades championing intelligence, justice, and gender equality. She reflects on her time at UOW, the power of an arts degree, and the future of education.
Community, Students
Lessons in kindness
Inter-cultural learning programs provide students with opportunities to step outside comfort zones, challenge assumptions, and grow both personally and professionally.