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
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.
Community, Education
The gift that transformed early childhood play
When Christopher and Barbara Abbott made a landmark donation to UOW, they changed the future of childhood research and built a legacy that would resonate for generations
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.
Students
Country to the coast: Moving far away from home for university
Leaving high school and starting university is a big transition for all students, but for those outside of the big cities, it often comes with significant adjustments for the whole family.
Health and Medicine
When the body heals but the brain doesn’t
As the siren sounds on sports seasons across Australia, CTE remains an ongoing issue shaping the future of athlete well-being and mental health.