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Articles
Health and Medicine, Students
A dream, decades in the making
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.
Science and Technology
Building a new generation of bioengineers
From 3D bioprinting to cancer diagnostics, UOW’s new cohort of medical innovators are turning research into impact
Alumni, Community
Graham Lancaster’s golden rule
UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease
Students
Jade Harris turns childhood hobby into a career in tech
When Jade Harris first tinkered with coding at age 11, creating her own Minecraft server from scratch, it sparked a lifelong passion and set her on the path to becoming a software engineer.
Students
Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey
When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.
Students
Antra Johri’s journey from small-town India to big dreams in Wollongong
Antra didn’t always think studying overseas was possible. But with the support of her family, a love for creativity, and a lot of determination, she’s made a life for herself in Wollongong—and this week, she’s celebrating a moment she once only dreamt of.