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Alumni
Making the invisible visible
UOW graduate Abby Kempe is using her roles with Tradeswomen Australia and HerSpace to advocate for women in trades and shine a light on modern slavery and exploitation in Australia.
Community, Health and Medicine
Steps on your wellbeing journey
Just like we all want to feel comfortable, happy and healthy, we all have days or weeks when we feel tired, low or off-balance. Wellbeing can help us stay resilient in difficult times and bounce back from challenges.
Community, Students
UOW's commitment to student safety
If you’re doing the rounds of universities with your young person, exploring everything from degrees, careers and accommodation options, we know that campus security is probably at the top of your list. Well, worry no more, we have all the information you need to put your mind at ease so you can send them off with confidence.
Community
Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality
This Pride Month, University of Wollongong (UOW) experts explore how intersectionality deepens our understanding of inclusion—highlighting the diverse voices within LGBTIQ+ communities and why true equality means centring every identity, story, and experience.
Community, Students
Beyond the debate
As students from around Australia gathered at UOW for a national debating championship, the spotlight was on UOW’s unique approach to debating; fostering social connections, skills development and respect above all else.
Community
Gender expression and my non-binary identity
Identity forms an incredibly important part of our lives. It is what we use to navigate the world around us and make sense of our position within it.