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
International, Students
A place to call home
Meet the local families opening their homes to international students.
Alumni
The business of community
When he started his higher education journey in 1987 at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Matt thought he would be standing in front of a classroom teaching the next generation of students.
Alumni
Getting salty for the planet
Blend ESQ Founder and Director Robyn Johnson has spent two decades guiding businesses to operate within our environmental laws and influencing environmental controls on significant projects. But when she looked through the lens of a group of ten-year-old students, she began to question whether she was genuinely using her skills to the greatest impact.
Students
Combining language and research in French Polynesia for the trip of a lifetime
Spending two weeks in the French Polynesian island of Tahiti sounds like a pipedream for most, but for a group of UOW students, it was just another day in the classroom.
Students
Trials and tribulations of higher study (and why it’s all worthwhile)
Current and former students talk about the obstacles faced throughout their research
Education, Students
Teaching students to think well
They’ve enjoyed the privilege of special scholarships and small-group tutoring, but they’re also proving that their talents can change the world.