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Women supporting women in STEM

For more than 30 years, three UOW researchers have had each other's backs professionally and personally.

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Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

Navigating personal challenges and career detours, Donna Tonkin found her true calling in rural medicine at UOW.

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The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on UOW

An instant connection sparked a collaboration that has made UOW’s Business School a leader in transnational education

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50 Voices

From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, 50 Voices is a year-long content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. Hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.

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Students

Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future

While UOW's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the University, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the 51²è¹Ý 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 University 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 University celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.
Community, International

Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai

As President of the 51²è¹Ý in Dubai (UOWD), Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped develop a globally respected campus, shaped by academic rigour, cultural understanding and an unfailing belief in the power of quality education.

Memory Mobile

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with the people who've made UOW. All aboard the Memory Mobile!

Scenes from UOW's first 50 years

A personal recollection by a long-standing observer and enthusiastic supporter of the 51²è¹Ý.

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What's on

In 2025 we will share events and activities that honour the University's legacy, connect with our communities and ignite excitement about our future.

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