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
Students
Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future
2025 marked the final year of Ella Young’s undergraduate journey at the University of Wollongong. As she looked ahead, she was confident the next phase would be shaped by the same sense of community and connection that had defined her time at UOW.
Community
Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future
Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as UOW’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the University celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.
Community
Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality
This Pride Month, University of Wollongong (UOW) experts explore how intersectionality deepens our understanding of inclusion—highlighting the diverse voices within LGBTIQ+ communities and why true equality means centring every identity, story, and experience.
Science and Technology, Students
Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats
Far beyond a typical field trip, this immersive experience in India’s Western Ghats challenged students to critically engage with sustainability, cultural heritage, and environmental governance through direct, place-based learning and cross-cultural exchange.
Health and Medicine
Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health
Elite athletes constantly push themselves to the limit in training and competition.
Community, International
Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai
As President of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped develop a globally respected campus, shaped by academic rigour, cultural understanding and an unfailing belief in the power of quality education.