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
Health and Medicine
Refine, Reduce and Replace the use of animals in research
An in vitro testing model to better understand and treat skin infections in humans will not only reduce animal testing but also be more accurate. The 3Rs Research Grant recipient Dr Diane Ly will be aiming to reduce and eventually replace the use of rodents normally used in this type of research.
Health and Medicine
The two of us: Eden Barrett and Eleanor Beck
The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (UOW) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Behind every great PhD candidate is a great supervisor (or two). We hear from both to understand their perspective of the post graduate journey.
Health and Medicine
Identifying mutations in cancer cells
Professor Marie Ranson and A/Prof. Bruce Ashford have been funded by the NHMRC to work on a project to identify specific mutations in cancer cells which could be used to more reliably predict metastasis in skin cancer.
Community, Education, Health and Medicine
What do nutritionists really pack in their kids' lunch box?
It's a daily struggle – what should I pack in my child's lunch box today to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need?
Health and Medicine
Spinning medical gold
In just two years, University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ researchers have developed a ground-breaking fibre which could mean a future without drugs.
Community, Education, Health and Medicine
Why are our kids so anxious?
At what point in childhood does anxiety begin, and how can we help kids to overcome this increasingly common state?