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
Environment and Energy, Law, Politics and Society, Students
Our future in their hands
They’re in their early twenties, fresh-faced but also fiercely committed and hopeful that together, they can change the future of our climate
Law, Politics and Society
Back to the past: How the Taliban took over Afghanistan
What will Afghanistan’s future look like under Taliban rule? UOW Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) and Afghanistan expert Professor Theo Farrell unpacks the situation.
Community, Law, Politics and Society
July_ The two of us: Natalia Hanley and Helen Simpson
Helen Simpson is a PhD candidate, researcher & sessional teacher at UOW and is currently completing her PhD research focusing on the evaluation of Domestic Violence Evidence-in-Chief. Her supervisor Natalia Hanley is a qualitative researcher interested in how people experience the institutions and processes of criminal justice.
Law, Politics and Society
Luminaries driving change: Distinguished Professor Stuart Kaye
Distinguished Professor Stuart Kaye is one of Australia’s leading international lawyers. He is also the Director and Professor of Law within the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp.
Education, Law, Politics and Society
Luminaries driving change: S/Prof Anthony (Tony) Okely
Anthony (Tony) Okely is a Senior Professor in the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and Director of Research at Early Start at UOW. Tony’s research focuses on movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep) in children. He is the 7th most published researcher in the world on physical activity and children.
Community, Education, Law, Politics and Society
Summer May Finlay: a voice for change
When the Black Lives Matter protests swept the world earlier this year, Dr Summer May Finlay was front and centre sharing her views on the movement.