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
Alumni
The Year at UOW
Closer partnerships with communities, research to solve real-world challenges, and transformative student experiences. 2019 has been a year of impact, with the University of Wollongong striving to meet its strategic goal of transforming people and the world we live in.
Arts and Culture, Environment and Energy
PhD Stories Vanessa Cavanagh
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Each month we will meet one and hear their story,
Environment and Energy
PhD stories: Clayton McDowell
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Each month we will meet one and hear their story
Education
New Associate Dean for Graduate Research
The Associate Dean, Graduate Research contributes to higher degree research training and management at UOW, including guidance and implementation on policies and guidelines, recruitment and retention of research students, and matters related to supervision and thesis review.
Business and Economy
UOW Three Minute Thesis winner
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences research student Chuhao Liu took home the winners prizemoney for his talk titled ‘Find the best jeans for railway foundations’.
Alumni
Living a life of purpose
In 2010, Maryanne Harris was an exercise science student at UOW when her partner of three years was involved in a balcony collapse.