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
Circularity looks good on you
The evidence of climate change is irrefutable, and according to the United Nations Environment Programme, our societal addiction to low-priced fast fashion is playing a significant part.
Alumni
Migration as art
For Stephen Copland, the chance discovery of his Cuban grandmother’s diary prompted a fundamental shift in his artistic practice, beginning a 30-year voyage that would give rise to a compelling new museum project in Italy.
Alumni
How to fight the war on waste
Every item we buy and throw away has an environmental footprint and Australians toss out a lot.
Community, Health and Medicine
Closing the gap in mental health
The Shoalhaven community has suffered more than most over the past two years with natural disasters and the pandemic which has resulted in increasing mental health issues.
Students
Recipe for success
When she left school in Year 11 in 2004, Eloise Meyer didn't even consider a university education.
Students
Combining language and research in French Polynesia for the trip of a lifetime
Spending two weeks in the French Polynesian island of Tahiti sounds like a pipedream for most, but for a group of UOW students, it was just another day in the classroom.