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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
Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future
While UOW's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the University, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the University of Wollongong coming to a close as she finishes her final year of undergraduate study. Looking forward to her future, Ella is positive that this new era for both her and the University will be one built on community and connection.
Community
Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future
Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as UOW’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the University celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.
Community, International
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.
Students
Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership
As the University of Wollongong (UOW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, student Amity Lees believes the institution is powering forward on the journey to answer humanity’s biggest questions – and she is keen to come along for the ride.
Alumni, Research, Science and Technology
Women supporting women in STEM
For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is more than just a campus or a workplace.
Students
Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience
From personal trainer to nursing graduate to medical student, Donna Tonkin's educational journey at UOW exemplifies how resilience and a supportive community can help turn mid-life career aspirations into reality.