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Students
Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey
When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.
Students
Antra Johri’s journey from small-town India to big dreams in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Antra didn’t always think studying overseas was possible. But with the support of her family, a love for creativity, and a lot of determination, she’s made a life for herself in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€”and this week, she’s celebrating a moment she once only dreamt of.
Students
Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future
While UOW's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the University, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ coming to a close as she finishes her final year of undergraduate study. Looking forward to her future, Ella is positive that this new era for both her and the University will be one built on community and connection.
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.
Alumni, Community, Students
Nursing students scrub up for success
To mark International Nurses Day, we shine a light on the people behind the scrubs – the dedicated nursing students who are turning their passion for care into a purpose-driven career.
Students
Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership
As the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (UOW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, student Amity Lees believes the institution is powering forward on the journey to answer humanity’s biggest questions – and she is keen to come along for the ride.