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
Environment and Energy
Voting with two wheels
Cycling to work can help improve physical and mental health, reduce congestion and mitigate climate change.
Business and Economy
Investing in a sustainable future
When Dr Searat Ali introduced the concept of sustainable finance to his postgraduate students, he encountered some initial scepticism.
Business and Economy
The Airbnb effect
When a business conference saw all San Francisco hotel rooms occupied, two roommates decided to rent out air mattresses on the floor of their apartment.
Law, Politics and Society, Students
Changing lives from Australia to Africa
The UOW Rwanda Project combines humanitarianism and engineering to help those who need it most and boosts learning through hands-on experience.
Business and Economy, Health and Medicine
What does an ageing population mean for Australia?
As Japan grapples with longer life-expectancy and declining birth rates, world leaders are using the situation as a wake-up call.
Alumni
How to fight the war on waste
Every item we buy and throw away has an environmental footprint and Australians toss out a lot.