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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
Health and Medicine
Transforming lives: The research shaping a healthier nation
With a passion for improving health outcomes for communities, Dr Amy Bestman is on a mission to create impactful change, equipping the next generation of public health professionals to do the same.
Alumni
Empowering women to lead
Learn how a Bachelor of Engineering can empower you to break boundaries and unlock a world of career opportunities.
Community, Education, International
It seems impossible until it’s done
New Vice-Chancellor on science, service and why listening comes before leading
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Adrift in a warming world
It was the classic European jaunt, the kind that beckons young people with little responsibility and all the time in the world.
Students
Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future
While UOW's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp coming to a close as she finishes her final year of undergraduate study. Looking forward to her future, Ella is positive that this new era for both her and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp will be one built on community and connection.
Community
Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future
Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as UOW’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.