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
Health and Medicine, Study areas
The rise of competitive parenting
Back at the start of her career, Dr Elisabeth Duursma used to visit low-income families in rural Vermont, in the United States. She would watch how the mothers and children played together, but then she noticed that the fathers would be hovering at the back. They were curious, but not taking part.
My first month living on campus
For most students, living on campus or in student accommodation is the highlight of their university experience and it all seems to come down to that sense of community. Whether it's heading out to different places in the Gong with massive groups of friends, finding a study buddy, or lending your neighbour a frypan - we asked two students about their first time living on campus.
International
A voice to be heard
She didn’t know a word of English when she arrived in Australia, but through work, volunteering and taking a chance, Angie has made the most of her time as an international student.
Community, Study areas
The march of the robot economy
UOW's Dr Eduardo Pol sheds light on the robot economy and its future.
Education
Why preschoolers make awesome uni students
They may fail a university chemistry exam, but preschoolers are super-efficient learning machines who can teach us a thing or two.
The future of your future job
Gone are the days when it was a given that we would simply pursue the same career as our parents or take over the family business. We now have more choice than ever.