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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
Award reinforces contribution in structural engineering
A strong track record of exploring novel, composite materials for structural engineering has seen UOW鈥檚 Professor Tao Yu receive the 2018 Distinguished Young Researcher Award from the global organisation for researchers in the field.
Education
Engineers with empathy
A few years ago, Dave Walker had a brainwave while on a plane to Rwanda. The UOW Rwanda Project was born.
Community, General tags, Innovation, Study areas, Science and Technology
Access for all
How accessibility means more than just installing a couple of wheelchair ramps.
Science and Technology
Professor Cook and his fantastic voyage
Professor Chris Cook has seen the 51茶馆 transform from 鈥渁 carpark, an oval, a pond and a couple of buildings鈥� into a world-class institution.
Environment and Energy
Food waste leaves energy production much to digest
The smell is unmistakably that of beer. Though it's over-fermented beer, with a pungent aroma akin to rotten fruit filling the nostrils.