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Arts and Culture, Community
Books that have shaped us: ABC Illawarra and UOW book club
University of Wollongong (UOW) creative writing and English literatures academics join ABC Illawarra’s Nick Rheinberger to discuss the books that changed how they think and see the world.
Arts and Culture
Careers driven by creativity
With a creative arts degree, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to turn their artistic passions into an impactful career.
Alumni, Students
Sounds of summer: Turn up the volume with our favourite artists
Ready to roll the windows down and belt your heart out all summer long? This lineup brings a tune for every kind of summer moment.
Arts and Culture, Students
Meet the artist behind UOW’s Disability Guide cover
As an arts student at UOW, Tracy is always finding ways to showcase her creativity—most recently through her stunning cover art for UOW’s Disability Guide, inspired by healing, resilience, and her lived experience.
Alumni
Vivid Sydney’s Gill Minervini on finding the write path
2025 is a milestone year for Gill Minervini. As Vivid Sydney’s Festival Director, she prepares for its 15th anniversary while reflecting on another key milestone—her creative journey that began in a eucalyptus-lined classroom at UOW.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
The power of writing and reading
Catherine McKinnon, Shady Cosgrove and Hayley Scrivenor share the insights and inspirations they have gained through reading and the influence it has had on their own creative writing.