A legacy of hope

Remarkable researchers forge ahead in their tireless pursuit to fight MND

Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health

Retired Olympian Duncan Armstrong works with UOW sports physiologists to optimise his lifelong heart health

Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai

Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped guide UOWD's success in transnational education.

A legacy of hope

Remarkable researchers forge ahead in their tireless pursuit to fight MND

Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health

Retired Olympian Duncan Armstrong works with UOW sports physiologists to optimise his lifelong heart health

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

More than a nutritious meal, students turn knowledge into community impact

Three UOW nutrition and dietetic students found their final-year food service placement offered more than just practical experience, it brought them closer to the community.

Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

From personal trainer to nursing graduate to medical student, Donna Tonkin's educational journey at UOW exemplifies how resilience and a supportive community can help turn mid-life career aspirations into reality.

The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on UOW

With a friendship built on collaboration, curiosity and plenty of laughs, Professor Grace McCarthy and Professor Payyazhi Jayashree have helped bridge the gap between UOW’s Australian and international campuses.

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

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

Meet the artist behind UOW’s Disability Guide cover

As an arts student at UOW, Tracy is always finding ways to showcase her creativity—most recently through her stunning cover art for UOW’s Disability Guide, inspired by healing, resilience, and her lived experience.

Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

From UOW MBA graduate to a champion of global health, Anuradha Gupta's journey demonstrates how a strong academic foundation combined with compassionate leadership can transform millions of lives across developing nations.