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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
Education, Science and Technology
AI disruption in higher education
In higher education it is a constant challenge to differentiate between original works and AI-generated content. Professor Shahriar Akter says we must prepare the next generation to embrace our humanistic core.
Business and Economy
Don’t let HECS–HELP reform lead us down a slippery slope
Proposed government changes to the HECS-HELP system aim to reduce the indexation rate on student loans by tying it to the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI). While it is welcome relief for those with student debt, could it ultimately do more harm than good?
Business and Economy
There's danger in the numbers
As the Reserve Bank of Australia attempts to curb inflation, now could be the perfect time for the government to step in and lend a hand, writes Dr Paul Mazzola.
Law, Politics and Society
How accounting can make the NDIS more equitable
When accounting practices are adapted to respect and include First Nations perspectives, they can become a powerful tool for change.
Business and Economy
Three pivotal strategies for harnessing talent
Harnessing and optimising talent has never been more critical. As leaders and managers strive to navigate the complexities of talent management, the principles outlined in my new book, Rethinking Talent Decisions: A Tale of Complexity, Technology, and Subjectivity, offer a beacon of light.
Alumni, Business and Economy
Diving into entrepreneurship
When he graduated in 2019, Curtis Tredway thought his love for the ocean would have to wait for the weekends.