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Articles
How coincidence and connections helped a shark attack survivor heal and tell his story
In 2014, exercise science student James Forsyth was completing his Honours project at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW) when then 21-year-old Brett volunteered for his study.
The leap of faith across oceans that paid off
Hermoine Macura-Noble, 42, a UOW communications graduate, author and the first Australian female English-speaking anchor in the Middle East, spoke with Michele Tydd about her ground-breaking international career.
Seeking safety, finding belonging
When civil war broke out in her home country, Zeljka Jovanovic’s whole world changed. Her family fled their beloved home to live as refugees and eventually settled in ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp. A place they now call home.
Summer scrolling
Pull up a sun-lounger, relax and check out these alumni
Summer reads from UOW
Dive into the literary worlds of fellow alumni for a summer of imagination and insight.
Lessons from motherhood
Laureine Gabriel taught herself English when she moved from Lebanon to Australia, though it was learning how to write academically in English that she found more challenging upon commencing her studies in nursing at UOW Sutherland.