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.
Articles
Community, Environment and Energy, Research
Giving Country a voice in environmental decision-making
Through a case study on Gurawul, the humpback whale, UOW's Anthony McKnight has contributed to a national Indigenous-led project exploring how environmental decision-making can better recognise Indigenous knowledge, reciprocity and responsibilities to Country.
Business and Economy, International, Research, Students
A PhD defined by distance and determination
Amid a period of rapid economic change in Vietnam, Kong Le became interested in how people were being managed within organisations, sparking questions that would take him far from home and shape his PhD research at UOW.
International, Research, Students
Studying academia from the inside out
Drawing on her own experience as an academic in Sri Lanka, Iresha Donmanige’s research explored how women navigate career progression within universities and the systems that shape their paths.
Research, Students
Building tech for the Moon and Mars
Molly Kirkpatrick traces a winding path from stargazing in Arizona to building instruments for future space exploration.
Research, Students
Ilia Filipev’s journey from a Russian science town to a PhD in °µÍø½ûÇø
Ilia's journey wasn’t carefully planned. It has unfolded through curiosity, timing, and a willingness to follow opportunities, taking him from Russia to Germany and ultimately to a new life in °µÍø½ûÇø.
Health and Medicine, Research
A 12-month wait and a $1400 bill: ADHD diagnosis in Australia
As Australian states ready GPs to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers are investigating the realities of assessment and treatment for the estimated 6 per cent of Australians living with the condition.