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A beam of hope
How Dr Jessie Posar went from a love of physics in high school to the forefront of cancer treatment innovation
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Articles
Arts and Culture, Science and Technology
Living the dream job
UOW graduates consistently rank among the top in Australia for employer satisfaction.* These alumni are living proof of how a UOW degree is your ticket to a dream career.
Science and Technology
A beam of hope
A passion and curiosity for how the world works is what motivates Dr Posar to continue her career in physics.
Alumni, Environment and Energy
Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability
“You’ve got to create solutions that work,” says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
How IVF can save our most endangered frogs
Dr. Aimee Silla is using IVF and hormone therapy to help bring endangered frogs back from the brink of extinction, giving these species a hoppier future.
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.
Environment and Energy, Research
Diving into marine life mysteries with UOW’s MAVE Lab
With humpback whales migrating along Illawarra shorelines, we get daily reminders of the amazing marine life that exists right on our doorstep.