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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
Students
Mastering the art of focus: a student's guide to success
The world around us is filled with distractions, from social media notifications to the lure of Netflix binge-watching. Yet, with determination and the right strategies, you can harness your concentration and not only achieve your academic goals but life goals as well.
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.
Students
What’s it like to study engineering?
Are you still trying to decide whether a STEM degree is the right fit for you?
Students
What it’s like to win a year of free accommodation at UOW
This time last year, Niamh Mitton won a year of free accommodation at Kooloobong Village. We asked her how everything has changed since then.
Students
How Early Admission can make the biggest difference during the HSC
We know that securing an early offer can relieve stress, taking the pressure off those final exams. But don’t take our word for it, hear from UOW student, Tariro, whose Early Admission experience transformed her HSC season from a stress fest to a year to remember.
Students
A letter to year 12 me
The time has finally come. I have officially accomplished what I set out to achieve once I finished high school: graduate university. Year 12 seems like forever ago and now, here I am, finishing my final semester and ready to graduate.