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
Law, Politics and Society, Students
Changing lives from Australia to Africa
The UOW Rwanda Project combines humanitarianism and engineering to help those who need it most and boosts learning through hands-on experience.
Environment and Energy, Students
The UOW water warriors
Students go pond-dipping to understand the importance of aquatic habitats
Science and Technology, Students
A brighter future
Selin Gulez loves to learn about the way the world works.
Students
Success is in the mind
A career in neuroscience and medicine was beyond Lara's wildest dreams when she left high school.
International, Students
Home away from home
Leaving home at 17 is a challenge in itself, but when you relocate to a new country on your own, the challenge becomes even tougher.
Students
Meet the artist behind It’s Go Time
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has reimagined O-Week into a curated, week-by-week guide for new and returning students.