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Balancing the gender scale of justice
Since early British settlement in Australia, those in powerful positions – creating & adjudicating on the law, running national political agenda & making key corporate decisions –have traditionally been predominantly male. While striking the gender balance in many top jobs across industries continues to be a work in progress, the NSW Local Court is close to achieving gender parity in magistrates.
Females on the political frontline
Parliaments ideally are supposed to mirror society but Australia is still struggling to boost female political representation. Outlook spoke to three UOW alumni to find out why they chose political careers and discuss their views on how to attract more women into politics.
Meet our 2021 Alumni Award winners
The annual UOW Alumni awards recognise exceptional alumni who are making a mark in the world as leaders, innovators and game changers.
Celebrating our alumni connections
With more than 170,000 alumni across the globe and counting, the Alumni Relations Team endeavours to engage with our vibrant network of alumni doing amazing things all over the world. Throughout 2021, we were fortunate to connect, collaborate and celebrate with alumni in a variety of different ways.
How UOW gets you ready for your dream career
To get a job after Uni, you need more than just great marks and a piece of paper. Here, international graduates Joel and Kaiyang talk about stepping out of their comfort zone to get the edge in today's competitive job market.
When Ernest met Tek
When Ernest Bukasa met Teklemariam Mengistu in 2013 “something clicked”. Both had fled war-torn African countries and arrived in Australia as refugees before settling in ý.