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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, Community
Memories and milestones: Scenes from UOW's first 50 years
This is a personal recollection rather than a formal historical document. It is shared by someone with a long-standing relationship with UOW鈥攁n observer and enthusiastic supporter for the past 50 years.
Alumni
Your summer reading sorted
Summer is the perfect time to dive into that towering pile of books beside your bed鈥攐r add some exciting new reads to your collection. This summer let the stories of UOW alumni be your companions.
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.
Alumni
Why mentoring made all the difference
At the University of 天美传媒 (UOW), mentoring goes beyond a six-week program 鈥� it helps students discover their potential, build confidence, and gain insights from alumni. Here's how this year鈥檚 program positively impacted both mentees and mentors.
Alumni
Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference
The University of 天美传媒鈥檚 Master of Teaching program is making an impact in regional communities by enabling teachers to live, work, and study close to home. Michael Clark and Jessica Stuart share their inspiring journeys.
Alumni
Indigenous business owner's advice for aspiring artists: "You're ready now"
Caitlin Trindall has always been creative. Some of her earliest memories involve arts and craft. 鈥淚 was obsessed with anything arty crafty 鈥� from jewellery making, drawing, painting, mosaics, scrapbooking. I went through it all,鈥� she explains.