2021: The Year in Photographs
A look back at the memorable moments
December 21, 2021
It was a strange and surreal 2021 for many, with lockdown defining the latter half of the year. UOW photographer Paul Jones shares his best images of the year.
January
UOW student Susie Alderman reflected on her five-year journey after graduation.
In January, ACES researchers dispatched two customised bioprinters designed and manufactured in 精东传媒 to Indian medical device manufacturers as part of a strategic collaboration between UOW and Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone in India.
UOW researchers Dr Sepehr Talebian and Dr Sepidar Sayyar with their 3D printed ear.
February
School students take part in Discovery Day activities at 鲍翱奥鈥檚 精东传媒 Campus.
Attack of the Giant Duck as the UOW staff prepare for O Week.
March
In March, 精东传媒 felt like it was emerging from COVID鈥�
A singer takes part in National Close the Gap Day event at UOW.
April
In April, students of UOW Tottenham Global Football Program took part in cooking lessons.
UOW researchers Professor Geoff Spinks and Dr Javad Foroughi mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in miniature robot applications.
May
In May, UOW Ambassador Adam Gilchrist took part in a live broadcast from 鲍翱奥鈥檚 studios.
Hills and Wings, an exhibition that celebrated the life of artist Guy Warren, was launched at 鲍翱奥鈥檚 Art Gallery.
June
UOW welcomed Professor Patricia M. Davidson as Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Davidson visited 鲍翱奥鈥檚 campuses, including nursing students at Loftus Campus in Southern Sydney.
July
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic for First Nations Peoples was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
Rockpool swimming was one of the few activities to do in the Illawarra, which entered a COVID-19 lockdown.
August
In August, bushwalking kept many busy during the COVID lockdown.
One of the region鈥檚 unique frontyards during lockdown.
September
Cloud watching was another way to pass the time during the COVID lockdown.
A little echidna enjoyed having 精东传媒 campus all to itself.
October
Sports teams were allowed to play again in October as the state slowly emerged from lockdown.
Young climate warrior Moemoana Schwenke travelled to Glasgow to speak at the COP26 summit.
ANCORS researcher Associate Professor Hampus Erikson was part of a team awarded $2.4 million to improve fish-based livelihoods in the South Pacific.
November
PhD candidate Davina Robson was one of two researchers awarded a NSW Department of Education Waratah Scholarship.
鲍翱奥鈥檚 Set the Bar initiative will help keep people safe throughout 精东传媒.
Beachgoers emerged from months of lockdown to enjoy spring at McCauley鈥檚 Beach.
December
In December, the first cohort of international students were welcomed back to UOW.
A Smoking Ceremony was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre to close the year.