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
Students
PhD graduate’s environmental passion sparks breakthrough in microplastics pollution control
As a child, Dr Michael Staplevan spent his days on the New South Wales South Coast immersed in the outdoors. Growing up in Tabourie Lake, he remembers a childhood spent always outside.
Students
Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey
When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.
Business and Economy, Students
Opening doors for UOW finance students
Harnessing experience, alumni ties, and a passion for growth, Geoff Rooney is paving the way for UOW commerce students in the finance sector.
Community, Education
Groundbreaking new fund empowers students through placements
Placement poverty is a silent crisis affecting thousands of students who complete unpaid placements as part of their degrees.
Arts and Culture, Science and Technology
Living the dream job
UOW graduates consistently rank among the top in Australia for employer satisfaction.* These alumni are living proof of how a UOW degree is your ticket to a dream career.
Alumni
Your summer reading sorted
Summer is the perfect time to dive into that towering pile of books beside your bed—or add some exciting new reads to your collection. This summer let the stories of UOW alumni be your companions.