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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
The power of writing and reading
Catherine McKinnon, Shady Cosgrove and Hayley Scrivenor share the insights and inspirations they have gained through reading and the influence it has had on their own creative writing.
Comic books bring complexity of climate science to life
In a world where science often remains locked behind layers of complexity and indecipherable language, one researcher is on a mission to bring the wonders of her research to the world.
Insight into Kumi Taguchi's whirlwind career
For someone like Kumi Taguchi to consider her time at the Ƶapp of Ƶapp (UOW) as “the best days of her life” is a glowing review.
Starting uni next year? Here's what not to worry about
Whether you’re looking to study straight out of high school or returning after a break, starting uni can be daunting. To help ease your concerns, we spoke to four current UOW students to get their recommendations for a smooth start to uni.
Why community gardens have taken root along the South Coast
A new food survey is examining the rise of and demand for urban agriculture in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
The Paralympic paradox
In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.