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Alumni stories & profiles

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.

Articles

Balancing the gender scale of justice

Since early British settlement in Australia, those in powerful positions – creating & adjudicating on the law, running national political agenda & making key corporate decisions –have 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.

The crisis in afforable housing

Going around to grandma’s 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.

In her words

A digital revolution unfolds, as survivors of sexual assault make their voices heard.

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.

Fashion forward

There’s no denying our alumni have style. Meet two UOW graduates making their mark in high fashion on a national and global scale.

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.