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A PhD defined by distance and determination
Amid a period of rapid economic change in Vietnam, Kong Le became interested in how people were being managed within organisations, sparking questions that would take him far from home and shape his PhD research at UOW.
Studying academia from the inside out
Drawing on her own experience as an academic in Sri Lanka, Iresha Donmanige’s research explored how women navigate career progression within universities and the systems that shape their paths.
It seems impossible until it’s done
New Vice-Chancellor on science, service and why listening comes before leading
Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai
As President of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped develop a globally respected campus, shaped by academic rigour, cultural understanding and an unfailing belief in the power of quality education.
Jennifer Ng: Celebrating a decade of global leadership excellence
Jennifer Ng, UOWGE CEO Asia and UOW Malaysia KDU CEO, reflects on a decade transforming the University's presence in Hong Kong and Malaysia, highlighting a supportive culture and her vision for its expanding global influence.
The Paralympic paradox
In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.