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
Science and Technology
Astrophysicist visits UOW for Public Lecture
The University of Wollongong has welcomed world renowned astrophysicist Professor Peter Quinn to the campus in January, as he gave a public lecture on “The Square Kilometre Array: Project status, Australian developments and future data challenges.”
Community
PhD stories: Bella Ingram
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Meet Bella Ingram, a PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at UOW, whose research investigates the prevalence of loneliness within people who have experienced addiction.
Alumni
The changing face of medicine
We hear from four medical researchers on the way COVID-19 has affected public health and the future of medicine.
Health and Medicine
Spinning medical gold
In just two years, University of Wollongong researchers have developed a ground-breaking fibre which could mean a future without drugs.
Community, Arts and Culture, Education
How Bronte discovered her strength
After a difficult few years, Bronte pushed through to realise her dream of attending university and helping to improve the lives of other students.
Community, Education
How schools can meet the autism challenge
As the number of students with an autism diagnosis climbs rapidly, schools are struggling to meet the challenge of supporting students who exhibit a variety of skills and needs.