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
Students
Mitch Hoskins: A former officer's new mission towards healing
A former police officer turned psychology student, Mitch Hoskins is on a mission to support first responders and his community. As UOW marks its 50th anniversary, Mitch is more determined than ever to make a lasting impact.
Alumni, Community
How changemaking enhances mental health
At 22, I found myself working on a grassroots project just outside Hanoi, Vietnam. This small initiative aimed to support children living with a disability and their families, and I was inspired by the profound impact it had on the community.
Alumni, Business and Economy
Brewing for a better world
Looking back at his university days, UOW arts graduate Richard Adamson admits he didn’t really know what he “wanted to be when he grew up.”
Students
A student’s guide to wellbeing at university
If there is one thing I have learnt during my degree, it’s that university life is a rollercoaster of experiences.
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Mind and matter
Three scientists share how their passion for psychology led them down different research paths
Students
Recipe for success
When she left school in Year 11 in 2004, Eloise Meyer didn't even consider a university education.