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
Alumni
Susan Zhang holds up a torch
Susan Zhang describes her role as holding up a torch to all the scary and exciting possibilities the future holds.
Education
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ing courage in the face of tragedy
Battling cancer with your best friend by your side, then losing that friend to the same insidious disease you are fighting.
Business and Economy, Arts and Culture, Study areas
Netflix has your number
Every time you click play, streaming services are capturing data about who you are, what you like, and what you are likely to choose in the future.
General tags, Alumni
Meet the makers – Katherine Sabbath
Katherine Sabbath is a baking queen - a cake creative with an international cult following of more than 435,000 on Instagram. Her creations have inspired thousands of home bakers around the world, she has published her own pop-up cake cookbook and appeared as a guest chef on the 2018 season of MasterChef. But she wasn't always a professional baker.
Law, Politics and Society
Locked out
Is a late-night ban on entry to pubs and clubs making us safe or hurting the business and culture of Australia's largest city?
General tags, Alumni, Health and Medicine
Male nurses determined to break reverse glass ceiling
Simon Lovatt, who graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from UOW when he was 51-years-old, has joined a growing cohort of male nurses determined to break into the traditionally female dominated industry.