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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
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, Research, Science and Technology
Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery
Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.
Alumni
Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer
From UOW MBA graduate to a champion of global health, Anuradha Gupta's journey demonstrates how a strong academic foundation combined with compassionate leadership can transform millions of lives across developing nations.
Alumni, Science and Technology
Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW
Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.
Students
Mitch Hoskins: A former officer's new mission towards healing
A former police officer turned psychology student, Mitch Hoskins is on a mission to support first responders and his community. As UOW marks its 50th anniversary, Mitch is more determined than ever to make a lasting impact.
Alumni
Vivid Sydney’s Gill Minervini on finding the write path
2025 is a milestone year for Gill Minervini. As Vivid Sydney’s Festival Director, she prepares for its 15th anniversary while reflecting on another key milestone—her creative journey that began in a eucalyptus-lined classroom at UOW.