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, Students
Meet the artist behind UOW’s Disability Guide cover
As an arts student at UOW, Tracy is always finding ways to showcase her creativity—most recently through her stunning cover art for UOW’s Disability Guide, inspired by healing, resilience, and her lived experience.
Alumni, Community
Carol Kiernan: “I grew up, and the university grew up with me”
From UOW student to national leader, Carol Kiernan has spent decades championing intelligence, justice, and gender equality. She reflects on her time at UOW, the power of an arts degree, and the future of education.
Community, Students
Lessons in kindness
Inter-cultural learning programs provide students with opportunities to step outside comfort zones, challenge assumptions, and grow both personally and professionally.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Hannah Diviney: Changing the narrative from page to screen
“I'm like a computer with too many tabs open,” laughs Hannah Diviney. The description suits the 25-year-old writer, actress, and disability advocate who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and Bachelor of International Studies from UOW in 2021.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
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.
Business and Economy, International
The Paralympic paradox
In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.