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Pioneering higher education leader appointed to UOW Council

Emeritus Professor Joan Cooper brings decades of university leadership experience to governance role
Research

Top 200 global university ranking reflects UOW’s all-round strengths

Strong gains across research, sustainability and internationalisation places UOW among world’s leading universities in QS World University Rankings
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025
Community, Research

New taskforce launched to tackle food insecurity in the Illawarra Shoalhaven
Health and Medicine

National initiative aims to improve outcomes for heart failure patients affected by frailty
Community

International Women’s Day: Leaders and change-makers celebrated

Scholarships and awards highlight UOW’s commitment to gender equity
Environment and Energy

A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions

We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export
Health and Medicine

Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history

Language in medicine impacts patient care and health. It needs to be accurate, clear, free from bias or discrimination, and not disempower a person
Environment and Energy

The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation

After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters

Professor Mark Hoffman appointed Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Life)

Former University of Newcastle and UNSW leader brings expertise to role

Draft Change Proposal for UOW Operations transformation announced

Potentially affected staff have been notified directly and are invited to consider and consult on the draft change proposal
Community

UOW welcomes Australian Government funding for Community and High Performance Centre

World-class facility will create a vibrant hub for sporting and educational excellence and for community wellbeing and engagement

The Stand

We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact UOW’s teaching, research and graduates make in the world.

The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the 51²è¹Ý (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire.

Alumni

Empowering women to lead

Learn how a Bachelor of Engineering can empower you to break boundaries and unlock a world of career opportunities.
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.

Community, Education, International

It seems impossible until it’s done

New Vice-Chancellor on science, service and why listening comes before leading

Faculty news

Health and Medicine

Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history

Language in medicine impacts patient care and health. It needs to be accurate, clear, free from bias or discrimination, and not disempower a person
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025
Environment and Energy

The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation

After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025

UOW expert commentary (17 June)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories

UOW expert commentary (10 June)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025

UOW expert commentary (17 June)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Environment and Energy

The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation

After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025
Community

Liverpool businesses and community invited to free cybersecurity masterclass

Event brings together leading cybersecurity experts to help businesses and individuals protect against AI-powered threats

UOW expert commentary (3 June)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Health and Medicine

Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history

Language in medicine impacts patient care and health. It needs to be accurate, clear, free from bias or discrimination, and not disempower a person
Community, Research

UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact

UOW's sustainability efforts recognised as it rises to 31st place globally and 7th in Australia in times higher education impact rankings 2025

UOW expert commentary (17 June)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories

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