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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

Universities in a post-COVID world

Universities have been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic and their purpose has never been more important, according to UOW’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Theo Farrell.

Astrophysicist visits UOW for Public Lecture

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp has welcomed world renowned astrophysicist Professor Peter Quinn to the campus in January, as he gave a public lecture on “The Square Kilometre Array: Project status, Australian developments and future data challenges.â€

The future of Port Kembla

Professor Chris Gibson, and Drs Chantel Carr and Andrew Warren (UOW) are working on an historical – geographical project to investigate the past, present and future significance of Australian industrial landscapes. It focuses on a crucial trading zone and one of the nation's most significant industrial precincts, Port Kembla.

The changing face of medicine

We hear from four medical researchers on the way COVID-19 has affected public health and the future of medicine.

An extraordinary contribution

As the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp’s third Chancellor (2009 -2020), Jillian Broadbent AC provided outstanding leadership to the institution over the past 11 years.

Why are our kids so anxious?

At what point in childhood does anxiety begin, and how can we help kids to overcome this increasingly common state?