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
Research
Five key insights into the treatment of Hepatitis C
‘Hepatitis C - A Public Health Success Story’ was the latest event in the 51²è¹Ý’s (UOW) Luminaries webinar series.
Alumni, Health and Medicine
World Health Day: My health, my right
Although health is recognised as a human right and enshrined in constitutions worldwide, it isn’t always accessible or achievable. From cancer research to nutritious eating, these UOW alumni are helping change the lives of people everywhere.
Alumni, Community
Embrace every body
With a sense her research was not reaching the real world, UOW graduate and body image expert Dr Zali Yager founded health promotion charity The Embrace Collective, now making a world of difference in how we think about our bodies
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
The missing piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle
According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, over 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – a shocking statistic set to almost double every 20 years.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Being the Barkindji Warrior
Shantelle Thompson knows what it means to be a fighter, figuratively and literally.
Health and Medicine
Compassion in crisis
Meet the newest recruit in UOW's School of Nursing, Professor Timothy Wand