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Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The UOW Art Collection features thousands of works that represent and shape the University's cultural identity

Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson has changed lives for decades from UOW to behind prison walls.

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

Jenni Smith reflects on the privilege of helping the smallest voices create the greatest impact

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

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Far beyond a typical field trip, this immersive experience in India’s Western Ghats challenged students to critically engage with sustainability, cultural heritage, and environmental governance through direct, place-based learning and cross-cultural exchange.

Women supporting women in STEM

For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of С»ÆÊé (UOW) is more than just a campus or a workplace.

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the University of С»ÆÊé (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.

Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW

Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the University of С»ÆÊé (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.

Bridging industry and academia: The enduring legacy of John Norrish

As UOW celebrates its 50th anniversary, Emeritus Professor John Norrish reflects on his life-changing journey from the UK’s industrial midlands to a pioneering career at UOW, where he bridged industry and academia to drive groundbreaking welding innovation.

Women paving the way in science

Bianca Shepherd and Molly Kirkpatrick are proving that women belong in STEM, inspiring the next generation to follow suit.