Alumni are the backbone of every university's legacy - not only are they powerful ambassadors but also generous donors. As a university woven into the social fabric of the communities we serve, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) takes great pride in alumni worldwide making a global impact.
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Articles
Graham West: ‘a good bloke’ working tirelessly to help the homeless
Graham West remembers a brief but poignant conversation decades ago at Sydney’s Central Rail Station when a homeless man stopped him for the time.
Meet the UOW graduate tackling loneliness through storytelling
Tessa Blencowe understands loneliness. The UOW business and journalism graduate-turned-counsellor has spent years learning what it means for people to be lonely, and how we can address it as a society.
Life-changing innovation for the disabled and their carers
When Danny Hui graduated from the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) in 1999, his engineering degree launched him on an exciting and varied career in the electricity industry.
Climate change: a defining moment
Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and as the United Nations has emphasised, we are at a defining moment.
10 tips to help manage post-grad anxiety
Completing ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is both exciting and stress inducing. As one chapter closes and another begins, many students worry about the uncertainty of the future. This transition period can spike anxiety levels, leaving new graduates feeling overwhelmed with the change. Fortunately, there are ways that you can manage this post-grad anxiety and step into your bright future with confidence.
Creating change
Mark Dombkins and his wife Anna had just adopted three children in Tanzania. As Mark walked out of the baby home and passed by other children who wouldn’t be coming home with him, he asked himself, what needs to change?