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.
Articles
Health and Medicine
Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants
Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with fewer than one in eight patients living beyond five years. By 2030, it is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Community, Education
The gift that transformed early childhood play
When Christopher and Barbara Abbott made a landmark donation to UOW, they changed the future of childhood research and built a legacy that would resonate for generations
Environment and Energy, Research
How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands
In the quiet morning light of Langalanga Lagoon in the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, the tide drains the last of the crystal-clear water through a tangled maze of mangrove roots.
Students
UOW student teacher inspired to shape the next generation
As World Teachers’ Day celebrates the dedication of more than half a million Australian educators, UOW student Charli Ryan shares how a lifelong dream to teach is becoming a reality.
Law, Politics and Society
The human at the heart of digital justice
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live and work, its quiet arrival into the courtroom is raising profound questions about fairness, accountability, and humanity in justice.
Community, Health and Medicine
Steps on your wellbeing journey
Just like we all want to feel comfortable, happy and healthy, we all have days or weeks when we feel tired, low or off-balance. Wellbeing can help us stay resilient in difficult times and bounce back from challenges.