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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

Differences in male and female brains could change how we treat depression

Almost half of all people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. The wide range of causes and experiences of these conditions highlights the need for deeper understandings of the biology and how it should be treated.

Finding your graduate research topic

Whether higher degree research is a lifelong dream or something you never knew was an option, inspiration for a topic of study can come from many sources.

Graham Lancaster’s golden rule

UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease

The next generation of MND research

Unravelling the mysteries of motor neurone disease is a painstaking process, often feeling like two steps forward, one step back.

Why fibre matters

In the world of nutrition, few topics have sparked as much recent interest - and as much concern - as the role of dietary fibre.

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

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