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Alumni, Students
Lessons from motherhood
Laureine Gabriel taught herself English when she moved from Lebanon to Australia, though it was learning how to write academically in English that she found more challenging upon commencing her studies in nursing at UOW Sutherland.
Alumni, Community, Health and Medicine
Nursing a passion for a healthy community
Graduating from UOW over 25 years ago, Jill Deering has since put her knowledge and experience into improving the health of the Sutherland Shire community for the better.
Alumni, Health and Medicine
Purpose and passion
At the heart of Honorary Professor Tanya Buchanan’s remarkable career impact lies a singular vision: to advance public health in Australia and around the world. As Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Council Australia, she is a leading voice in addressing our most pressing health challenges.
Alumni, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Perfect chemistry
Next-generation smart sensors enabled by nanotechnology are leading advancements in diverse fields, delivering previously unimaginable levels of sensitivity and portability.
Community, Health and Medicine
The three of us: Fiona Sheppeard, Kathleen Clapham and Peter Kelly
Fiona Sheppeard, a proud Dunghutti woman and UOW psychology graduate, is examining the importance of place in Indigenous culture, and how it can be incorporated into mental health approaches for First Nations People in Australia.
Education, Health and Medicine
From lockdown to meltdown
There are ways to help our kids ride the emotional wave of change after the end of lockdown