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.
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The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on UOW
With a friendship built on collaboration, curiosity and plenty of laughs, Professor Grace McCarthy and Professor Payyazhi Jayashree have helped bridge the gap between UOW’s Australian and international campuses.
Business and Economy, Law, Politics and Society
Bots, censorship and the death of the internet
Social media in all its forms - text, audio, and video - has provided the globe with an intercultural experience.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Proud times two: Dr Scott Avery on Aboriginality, deafness and advocacy
As a university student in the 1980s and 90s, Scott Avery says being deaf is something he dealt with privately. Now he is using his platform to put equity at the forefront.
Law, Politics and Society
Transforming legal minds
For many students a law degree is a pathway to a traditional career in legal practice. But for UOW graduates a unique elective is rewriting that script.
Business and Economy, Research
Transforming microfinance for women's empowerment
Many initiatives aimed at improving women’s rights tend to emphasise women’s empowerment through a narrow, individualistic lens. What we need is systemic change.
Education, Science and Technology
AI disruption in higher education
In higher education it is a constant challenge to differentiate between original works and AI-generated content. Professor Shahriar Akter says we must prepare the next generation to embrace our humanistic core.