Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Australia’s most revered Para-athlete recognised for outstanding contributions to sport and disability advocacy
The importance of the arts
Renowned actor, artist and musician, Geoff Morrell awarded Honorary Doctorate
Beloved UOW academic awarded posthumous PhD
Immense contribution of Dr Kimberley Livingstone recognised as her family accept degree on her behalf
Tailor your career in fintech at UOW India
Get set to make your mark with a world-class course offering
Navigating troubled waters
Why the BBNJ Agreement marks a critical turning point for ocean protection
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Articles
The top tip for uni from a UOW student
As you approach the end of your HSC and high school journey, the prospect of ‘what next?’ can seem a little overwhelming. So we asked first-year student Rebekah Manning to give us her top tip for uni.
Alumni
Mem Fox on mice, migrants and the magic of reading aloud
At the time, a young, unpublished Mem Fox was sending her first manuscript out to publishing houses, hoping to add Hush the Invisible Mouse to the landscape.
Moving far away from home for university
From the country to the coast, what moving away from home for study is like and how it also affects parents.
My first month living on campus
For most students, living on campus or in student accommodation is the highlight of their university experience and it all seems to come down to that sense of community. Whether it's heading out to different places in the Gong with massive groups of friends, finding a study buddy, or lending your neighbour a frypan - we asked two students about their first time living on campus.
How it works: HECS-HELP and CSP for Australian students
When you start thinking about university, you also begin to hear words and acronyms like HECS, HELP and CSP that seem pretty important – but don’t make much sense at first.
Arts and Culture
The bridge to university
Sulata Fetui didn't always think she could go to university, but after overcoming challenges and taking a bridging course to prepare herself, she now studies at UOW in South Western Sydney.