We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.
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
Health and Medicine
Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health
Elite athletes constantly push themselves to the limit in training and competition.
Health and Medicine, Research
A legacy of hope
When Professor Justin Yerbury AM passed away in 2023, of the very disease to which he devoted his life’s work, he left an indelible imprint on every aspect of research into the devastating condition.
Community, Students
More than a nutritious meal, students turn knowledge into community impact
Three UOW nutrition and dietetic students found their final-year food service placement offered more than just practical experience, it brought them closer to the community.
Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery
Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.
Community, Health and Medicine, Research
Changing the reality of healthcare
UOW is leading the charge in streamlining better health outcomes for communities through a groundbreaking patient-centred approach.
Community, Students
Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s UOW journey
At 60, Sharyn McDonogh is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. A survivor, scholar, and First Nations advocate, Sharyn’s healing through “academic grounding” inspires all who meet her.