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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
Alumni
Why mentoring made all the difference
At the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW), mentoring goes beyond a six-week program 鈥� it helps students discover their potential, build confidence, and gain insights from alumni. Here's how this year鈥檚 program positively impacted both mentees and mentors.
Alumni
Indigenous business owner's advice for aspiring artists: "You're ready now"
Caitlin Trindall has always been creative. Some of her earliest memories involve arts and craft. 鈥淚 was obsessed with anything arty crafty 鈥� from jewellery making, drawing, painting, mosaics, scrapbooking. I went through it all,鈥� she explains.
Alumni, Environment and Energy
Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability
鈥淵ou鈥檝e got to create solutions that work,鈥� says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.
Alumni
A career switch for the good of the planet
When Jay Borchard enrolled at UOW in 2009, he had no idea he would end up in one of the world鈥檚 most sparsely populated countries.
Alumni
The power of cultural learning and teaching
For primary school teacher Kye Foster and university lecturer Dr Anthony McKnight, education is much more than what is taught in the classroom.
Alumni
Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Louise Sauvage has always been driven by a philosophy of 鈥渟ee an opportunity and take it鈥�.