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
Alumni
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.
Alumni
UOW year in review
From humble beginnings to international recognition as one of the world’s best modern universities, UOW had a lot to celebrate this year.
Community, Science and Technology
Tackling gender inequality through a global pandemic
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have seen the growing number of stories on the news in Australia about gender equality and the under-representation of women sitting in senior roles in businesses, politics, and STEM.
Science and Technology
Human evolution: Past and Future
Researchers investigating the archaeological record of southern Africa are helping identify when our species’ capacity for innovation and cultural diversification emerged.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Combining chemistry and Aboriginal art
Artist and scientist Stephanie Beaupark is combining her two passions for her PhD research into Eucalyptus dyes and culturally-safe research methodologies.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Virtual International conference organized by UOW’s Professor Shujun Zhang
During 16th -21st May, the ISAF-ISIF-PFM2021 joint meeting (International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, International Symposium on Integrated Functionalities and Piezoresponse Force Microscopy Workshop) was held virtually.