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Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality

Pride is a call to centre intersectionality and ensure all LGBTIQA+ identities are seen, heard, and valued.

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.

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

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

For two decades Kids’ Uni North educator Jenni Smith has championed children’s growth, harnessing the power of play-based learning and intentional teaching to support their wellbeing and development.

It seems impossible until it’s done

New Vice-Chancellor on science, service and why listening comes before leading

New research to look at the best treatment for cancer survivors

A cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment is one of the hardest things a person can go through, but survival comes with its own challenges.

Groundbreaking new fund empowers students through placements

Placement poverty is a silent crisis affecting thousands of students who complete unpaid placements as part of their degrees.

Dismantling barriers and chasing dreams with the Dylan Alcott Foundation

Navigating the demands of university can be tough for any student. But for those living with disability, overcoming the everyday obstacles to success requires a vastly different level of determination – a reality Australian Paralympic sporting legend Dylan Alcott AO understands all too well.

AI disruption in higher education

In higher education it is a constant challenge to differentiate between original works and AI-generated content. Professor Shahriar Akter says we must prepare the next generation to embrace our humanistic core.