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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
Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future
Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as UOW’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the University celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.
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Born of Steel
If it wasn’t for the vision and generosity of the Illawarra community, who united to support the creation of a place of higher learning in their region, the University of Wollongong would not be the thriving world-class institution it is today.
What it means to be an older, single woman today
These are the circumstances facing a growing number of single women aged over 65.
The path to peace in Afghanistan
With an astronomical cost that rises by the day, the Afghanistan War can only end through one route - diplomacy.
The Aquarian Uprising
It was a time of great achievement but also a time of great turbulence. The rebellions of the decade exploded, giving way to the chaos and division of the 1970s.