Five STEM degrees you can study at UOW

And the careers they can lead to.

How to ace your final HSC exams

Practical advice, ideas, and tips to help you finish strong.

Hannah Diviney: Changing the narrative from page to screen

Writer, actor, author, disability advocate and now, 2024 Alumni Awards finalist.

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Articles

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.

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.

Let's celebrate LGBTIQ inclusion for IDAHOBIT

May 17 is a date globally recognised as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrating the anniversary of homosexuality being removed from the WHO classification of diseases in 1990. First launched in Australia in 2005, IDAHOBIT is now globally recognised as a time for reflection and the celebration of LGBTIQ people in our communities.

Are we facing an online identity crisis?

In today’s hyperconnected world, the never-ending cycle of selfies, filtering, posting, and checking for likes and comments is almost second nature. But what’s the cost to our sense of identity, self-worth and mental health?

How do recent defamation cases impact press freedom?

Two recent high profile defamation cases have shone a spotlight on the media's use of the truth defence in Australia.

Beyond the shoreline

The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources & Security at UOW is at the forefront of ocean law and policy, maritime security, and marine resources management. Meet three of the researchers who are making waves behind the scenes.