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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
Alumni
Vivid Sydney’s Gill Minervini on finding the write path
2025 is a milestone year for Gill Minervini. As Vivid Sydney’s Festival Director, she prepares for its 15th anniversary while reflecting on another key milestone—her creative journey that began in a eucalyptus-lined classroom at UOW.
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.
Alumni
UOW graduate Gill Dinh shines on MasterChef
“Saucy, a little bit delicate, but has unique edge and kick…” In terms of introductions, the self-described Gillian Dinh packs a flavourful punch.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
The importance of the arts
Geoff Morrell’s career is rare. He is among a small cohort of actors to make a career almost exclusively on the Australian screen, with more than 80 screen credits to his name.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Capturing the beauty and pain of motherhood
At the age of 31, Dr Emma Darragh started over. Her youngest child was in kindergarten, her marriage had ended, and she was looking for her next chapter, so to speak.
Alumni, Community, Education
The stories that make us better
Artists heal our world in various ways: by celebrating Indigenous heritage, building social cohesion, asking difficult questions or telling enchanting stories to our children.