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Articles
Nursing a passion for a healthy community
Graduating from UOW over 25 years ago, Jill Deering has since put her knowledge and experience into improving the health of the Sutherland Shire community for the better.
Kicking goals in the digital space
COVID lockdowns weren’t overly productive for most people, but Reece Carter used the downtime to reshape his career.
Purpose and passion
At the heart of Honorary Professor Tanya Buchanan’s remarkable career impact lies a singular vision: to advance public health in Australia and around the world. As Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Council Australia, she is a leading voice in addressing our most pressing health challenges.
Following the threads
Creativity is a potent connector to identity, culture, community, and place. For Dr Virginia Keft, it is a conduit to unearthing the vast spectrum of ways we each experience how and where we belong.
A path from poverty
Sri Lanka’s tea estate communities are home to the nation’s most impoverished people.
Perfect chemistry
Next-generation smart sensors enabled by nanotechnology are leading advancements in diverse fields, delivering previously unimaginable levels of sensitivity and portability.