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
What happens at Open Day
Like getting a spoon of ice cream before committing to the whole cone, Open Day is your chance to get a taste of UOW student life.
Education, Environment and Energy
Carbon neutrality, greenhouse gases, net-zero: understanding the lingo of a sustainable future
On 5 June, to mark World Environment Day, the University of Wollongong (UOW) announced its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030. It follows years of devastating natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, including the Black Summer Bushfires and recent East Coast floods.
Elon Musk is taking over Twitter – now what?
The deal has caused huge worldwide discussion, soliciting comments from US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump (the latter who was famously banned from the platform following the January 6 Riots). But does it really matter who owns Twitter?
International, Students
Five skills to learn before you move out of home
From budgeting to bulk cooking, these are the things that will make the transition as seamless as possible.
Environment and Energy
When disaster strikes: living in a world with more frequent natural disasters
Just two years after the devastating Black Summer bushfires swept through Australia, the east coast has once again been battered by the forces of nature.
Community, Health and Medicine
UOW medical students give back
A team of UOW students have been working to help their adopted community in the wake of disaster