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.
Articles
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
Alumni, Education, Health and Medicine
How a graduate nurse achieved her dreams
UOW Bega student never imagined that she could attend, let alone graduate from, university.
Health and Medicine, Students
From surviving cancer to thriving at university
Sofia Tsalidis couldn’t finish high school due to illness, now she’s graduating uni in the hopes of helping others.
Students
What UOW students did between finishing high school and starting university
Plus, things you should add to your to-do list before you slip into a state of summer zen.
Glossary of terms for UOW students
Are you a new student at UOW? Use this glossary of key terms to get through your first few weeks at uni.
Alumni
Beyond the breakers
With its stunning beaches and surf breaks, the Illawarra is renowned for producing talented professional surfers. But for every young athlete that makes it on the competition circuit, countless others don’t – so it’s crucial to prepare for alternate futures.