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Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants

Problem solver Elahe Minaei is raising an army against the toughest common cancer

A life in numbers

Kerrie Gamble reflects on 50 years of service

How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands

A self-taught environmentalist from a coastal village is helping to protect his community, one mangrove at a time

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

A business born at UOW

Even before graduating from the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp Charlotte Adams, had already founded OBTAIN SOCIAL, a thriving digital marketing business born from a university project. Her passion for storytelling, strategy, and brand identity transformed classroom lessons into the foundation of a rapidly growing career in digital media.

Celebrating 50 years of partnership between BlueScope and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp

From steelworks to lecture halls, the connection between BlueScope and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp has been built on a shared vision for the Illawarra. For John Nowlan, a current BlueScope executive and proud UOW alumnus, that relationship has been more than professional - it’s been personal. Together, the two institutions have helped shape the Illawarra as an economic powerhouse.

Bots, censorship and the death of the internet

Social media in all its forms - text, audio, and video - has provided the globe with an intercultural experience.

Opening doors for UOW finance students

Harnessing experience, alumni ties, and a passion for growth, Geoff Rooney is paving the way for UOW commerce students in the finance sector.

Universities: Powering Australia’s productivity revival

Universities are nation-building institutions: engines of innovation and opportunity

Brewing for a better world

Looking back at his university days, UOW arts graduate Richard Adamson admits he didn’t really know what he “wanted to be when he grew up.â€