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
What’s it like to study engineering?
Are you still trying to decide whether a STEM degree is the right fit for you?
Environment and Energy
Setting the stage for greener housing
Team UOW Australia reminisces on how they retrofitted the first-ever net-zero house and won Solar Decathlon China
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Mind and matter
Three scientists share how their passion for psychology led them down different research paths
Podcasting pioneers
A desire to share the day to day reality of social workers has seen a podcasting production collective flourish.
Business and Economy
Light after darkness
Professor Brendan Lyon knows better than most that there’s always light after darkness.
Students
What it’s like to win a year of free accommodation at UOW
This time last year, Niamh Mitton won a year of free accommodation at Kooloobong Village. We asked her how everything has changed since then.