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, Community
How changemaking enhances mental health
At 22, I found myself working on a grassroots project just outside Hanoi, Vietnam. This small initiative aimed to support children living with a disability and their families, and I was inspired by the profound impact it had on the community.
Alumni, Environment and Energy
Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability
“You’ve got to create solutions that work,” says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.
Health and Medicine
Inside the world of mental health nursing
Shining a light on the nurses at the frontline of mental health care.
Community, Health and Medicine
Associate Professor Christopher Patterson recognised for life-saving act
When Professor Valerie Harwood went into sudden cardiac arrest last year while at Hangdog Climbing Gym in Wollongong, Associate Professor Christopher Patterson sprang into action.
Students
How to ace your final HSC exams
We asked an exam expert for practical tips to keep you firing into your final exams.
Students
Five STEM degrees you can study at UOW
Love STEM subjects but don't know which one to study at UOW? Read this article to get inspired.