Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

Pioneering health reforms across continents, the lauded UOW graduate recalls her diverse experience for 50 Voices.

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Carol Kiernan: “I grew up, and the university grew up with me”

The respected intelligence expert, social change maker and gender equality champion takes us back to 1975.

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Bridging industry and academia: The enduring legacy of John Norrish

Emeritus Professor John Norrish's journey shapes UOW's legacy

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50 Voices

From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, 50 Voices is a year-long content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. Hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.

Latest stories

Students

Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

From personal trainer to nursing graduate to medical student, Donna Tonkin's educational journey at UOW exemplifies how resilience and a supportive community can help turn mid-life career aspirations into reality.
Community

The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on UOW

With a friendship built on collaboration, curiosity and plenty of laughs, Professor Grace McCarthy and Professor Payyazhi Jayashree have helped bridge the gap between UOW’s Australian and international campuses.

Health and Medicine, Science and Technology

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.

Memory Mobile

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with the people who've made UOW. All aboard the Memory Mobile!

Scenes from UOW's first 50 years

A personal recollection by a long-standing observer and enthusiastic supporter of the University of Wollongong.

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What's on

In 2025 we will share events and activities that honour the University's legacy, connect with our communities and ignite excitement about our future.

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