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The power of writing and reading
On International Literacy Day, three authors reflect on what they have gained from a love of reading.
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Articles
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.”
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Insight into Kumi Taguchi's whirlwind career
For someone like Kumi Taguchi to consider her time at the University of Wollongong (UOW) as “the best days of her life” is a glowing review.
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
UOW graduate to explore disinformation and AI at Oxford
University of Wollongong (UOW) graduate Callum Harvey will head off to the hallowed halls of the University of Oxford to explore some of the most pertinent ethical territory facing Western democracies.
Alumni
The hidden heroes of the Olympic Games
To compete in the Olympic Games is the life goal of many an athlete – a dream that wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and expertise of operational staff.
Alumni
Dr Reem Osman: Dubai's game-changing CEO
By her late 30s, Dr Reem Osman was already recognised as a beacon of success for women throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in 2012, the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) graduate became the emirate’s first CEO in health care, and second in the UAE.