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
Education, Students
Top five careers on the rise by 2030
With nearly a million new jobs expected by 2030 in Australia, now’s the perfect time to explore study options that match the careers of the future. Get ahead by choosing a path that aligns with where the world is going.
Alumni, Research
How mining engineering students will power Australia’s clean energy future
Australia’s push towards net zero cannot happen without mining. From the copper and rare earths needed for wind turbines to the lithium that powers electric vehicles, every step of the renewable energy transition relies on resources beneath the ground.
Students
How Hussain turned his passion for coding into reality
For Hussain Al Saaid, computers have never just been machines. From the moment he first wrote the code in primary school, they became a way to turn imagination into reality.
Community, Students
UOW's commitment to student safety
If you’re doing the rounds of universities with your young person, exploring everything from degrees, careers and accommodation options, we know that campus security is probably at the top of your list. Well, worry no more, we have all the information you need to put your mind at ease so you can send them off with confidence.
Students
How Gabrielle found her path and succeeded in Law at UOW Liverpool
Gabrielle didn’t plan on studying law. In fact, it wasn’t even on her radar when she finished high school. But a last-minute decision to try something different led her to UOW Liverpool - and changed her future. She discovered a supportive community, inspiring teachers, and a new passion that helped her carve out a place in the legal world.
Community
Emma McKeon honoured at UOW
The uni pool was cold at 5am in winter. The days were long. But for a young Emma McKeon, training at the 51²è¹Ý (UOW) meant more than braving chilly mornings, the occasional twig in the lane and endless laps under her coach-dad’s watchful eye – it was a daily lesson in perseverance.