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Alumni
Indigenous business owner's advice for aspiring artists: "You're ready now"
Caitlin Trindall has always been creative. Some of her earliest memories involve arts and craft. “I was obsessed with anything arty crafty – from jewellery making, drawing, painting, mosaics, scrapbooking. I went through it all,” she explains.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Hannah Diviney: Changing the narrative from page to screen
“I'm like a computer with too many tabs open,” laughs Hannah Diviney. The description suits the 25-year-old writer, actress, and disability advocate who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and Bachelor of International Studies from UOW in 2021.
International
UOW students revamp Tanzanian school dormitory thanks to Brew Bequest
UOW students, supported by the Cynthia Brew Bequest, transform a Tanzanian primary school dormitory, inspiring a lifelong love for humanitarianism.
Research
Expert advice to get ahead of the hackers
In 2023, Australians lost $2.7 billion to scams, and more than 600,000 scams were reported, according to an ACCC report. Older people suffered the greatest losses.
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Unlocking the full potential of female athletes
Despite growing momentum of women’s sport, female athletes still lack the full support they need to thrive, says UOW’s Associate Professor Ric Lovell.
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.