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
Alumni, Students
Balancing family, study and care, Nina steps into nursing
For Nina, graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing is the result of a long journey that began well before she ever set foot in a university lecture theatre in Australia.
Arts and Culture, Community
Books that have shaped us: ABC Illawarra and UOW book club
University of Wollongong (UOW) creative writing and English literatures academics join ABC Illawarra’s Nick Rheinberger to discuss the books that changed how they think and see the world.
Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing: The healing power of seaweed
Researchers are using a unique Australian seaweed that mimics the biological functions of human skin to develop sustainable, regenerative wound-healing solutions for complex skin injuries and burns.
Community, Students
Building a teaching career from the ground up
When Novela Suarez arrived in Australia just over two years ago, she brought curiosity and courage, with few certainties. She graduates with a Master of Teaching (Primary), the first international student to complete the course at UOW Eurobodalla, and stepping into a full-time role at a local primary school.
Arts and Culture
Careers driven by creativity
With a creative arts degree, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to turn their artistic passions into an impactful career.
Health and Medicine, Students
A dream, decades in the making
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.