In this sponsored post, “CityNews” speaks with experts passionate about the Woden Valley. WODEN Valley, one of the ACT’s original 18 districts used in land administration, has question marks around the origin of its name. It is said to be named after a nearby homestead, whose owner Dr James Murray titled it “Woden” in October, 1837, after the Old English god of wisdom. While, historian Dr Harold Koch believes the name may have its origins in the Aboriginal words “wadyan” or “wadhan”, meaning possum. But regardless of its origin, the valley, subdivided into about 12 suburbs, is home to many experts that are passionate about where they work.