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
The hidden heroes of the Olympic Games
To compete in the Olympic Games is the life goal of many an athlete – a dream that wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and expertise of operational staff.
Alumni
Dr Reem Osman: Dubai's game-changing CEO
By her late 30s, Dr Reem Osman was already recognised as a beacon of success for women throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in 2012, the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in Dubai (UOWD) graduate became the emirate’s first CEO in health care, and second in the UAE.
Community
Gender expression and my non-binary identity
Identity forms an incredibly important part of our lives. It is what we use to navigate the world around us and make sense of our position within it.
Research
Home truths on housing affordability
Delving into the shifting landscape of home ownership and living arrangements, UOW's latest Luminaries webinar showcased the socio-economic forces reshaping our understanding of 'home'.
Health and Medicine, Students
UOW medical student combines passion for healthcare and literacy
We interviewed Shoalhaven student Alexia Paglia about her pathway into medicine and promoting healthy habits for kids through literacy.
Education
Dismantling barriers and chasing dreams with the Dylan Alcott Foundation
Navigating the demands of university can be tough for any student. But for those living with disability, overcoming the everyday obstacles to success requires a vastly different level of determination – a reality Australian Paralympic sporting legend Dylan Alcott AO understands all too well.