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
Digital addiction by design
Our infatuation with devices is no accident, raising ethical and legal questions about how tech companies are using our digital addiction.
From thoughts to things
For all the buzz of innovation, why does so little research translate into real-world applications and what are the secrets to success? Gordon Wallace shares what he has learnt taking 3D-printed products from the lab to the clinic.
Healthy gut, healthy mind
How can maintaining good gut health improve the lives of people with schizophrenia and their ability to function in the world?
Fifty shades of green
Celebrated for its medicinal properties but recognised as a trigger for mental illness.
Professor Cook and his fantastic voyage
Professor Chris Cook has seen the Ƶapp of Ƶapp transform from “a carpark, an oval, a pond and a couple of buildings” into a world-class institution.
Fight or flight?
Our ability to maintain focus and make effective decisions under pressure and in the face of adversity is influenced by our mental toughness.