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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
Balancing the gender scale of justice
Since early British settlement in Australia, those in powerful positions 鈥� creating & adjudicating on the law, running national political agenda & making key corporate decisions 鈥揾ave traditionally been predominantly male. While striking the gender balance in many top jobs across industries continues to be a work in progress, the NSW Local Court is close to achieving gender parity in magistrates.
Alumni
The crisis in afforable housing
Going around to grandma鈥檚 for a cuddle and cuppa is becoming an increasingly rare occurrence, not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, but because of the rising incidence of homelessness for women aged over 55.
Alumni
In her words
A digital revolution unfolds, as survivors of sexual assault make their voices heard.
Alumni
Females on the political frontline
Parliaments ideally are supposed to mirror society but Australia is still struggling to boost female political representation. Outlook spoke to three UOW alumni to find out why they chose political careers and discuss their views on how to attract more women into politics.
Alumni
Fashion forward
There鈥檚 no denying our alumni have style. Meet two UOW graduates making their mark in high fashion on a national and global scale.
Alumni
Meet our 2021 Alumni Award winners
The annual UOW Alumni awards recognise exceptional alumni who are making a mark in the world as leaders, innovators and game changers.