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
Students
UOW law student takes First Nations leadership to the United Nations
When Tiarna Williams took her seat inside a meeting room at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, she felt a mix of excitement, disbelief and pride. Surrounded by delegates, legal experts and diplomats from across the world, she was there not just as an observer, but as a young First Nations woman contributing to discussions shaping international law.
Community
Leading the next generation of learning
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Education) is guided by the belief that education can change lives, not just for the individual but for whole communities
Students
A lifelong interest in helping others
Born and raised in Nowra, the UOW Shoalhaven campus gave Lily Wright the opportunity to pursue her interest in social work without leaving home.
Students
UOW student teacher inspired to shape the next generation
As World Teachers’ Day celebrates the dedication of more than half a million Australian educators, UOW student Charli Ryan shares how a lifelong dream to teach is becoming a reality.
Law, Politics and Society
The human at the heart of digital justice
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live and work, its quiet arrival into the courtroom is raising profound questions about fairness, accountability, and humanity in justice.
Education, Students
Top five careers on the rise by 2030
With nearly a million new jobs expected by 2030 in Australia, now’s the perfect time to explore study options that match the careers of the future. Get ahead by choosing a path that aligns with where the world is going.