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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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp'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

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€

The Paralympic paradox

In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.