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
Arts and Culture, Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Talking about my (energy) generation
Never before has energy been so accessible or in demand.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
A healthy diet for a healthy planet
Forecasts suggest that by 2050, 10 billion people will inhabit the earth, requiring the production of 70 to 100 per cent more food.
Environment and Energy, Study areas
Rise of the Himalaya
Understanding their origins means we can more accurately reconstruct Earth’s fractured history.
Environment and Energy
How theatre is helping Vanuatu protect its fisheries
A team of UOW researchers are behind an initiative that uses theatre to educate remote villages about the importance of sustaining fisheries for generations to come.
Arts and Culture, Community, Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
The buck stops here
Ethical dilemmas are likely to arise in the workplace from time-to-time, no matter what job you do. If, for instance, your workplace doesn’t have a recycling system in place, it is easy to blame the company when you find yourself throwing recyclable items in the trash.
Environment and Energy, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Why the digital revolution needs a human touch
From health to congestion, stormwater to air pollution, the digital revolution is transforming urban areas into smart cities. But is our love of technology leaving people behind?