Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The UOW Art Collection features thousands of works that represent and shape the University'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

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

Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with fewer than one in eight patients living beyond five years. By 2030, it is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide.

The gift that transformed early childhood play

When Christopher and Barbara Abbott made a landmark donation to UOW, they changed the future of childhood research and built a legacy that would resonate for generations

How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands

In the quiet morning light of Langalanga Lagoon in the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, the tide drains the last of the crystal-clear water through a tangled maze of mangrove roots.

UOW student teacher inspired to shape the next generation

As World Teachers’ Day celebrates the dedication of more than half a million Australian educators, UOW student Charli Ryan shares how a lifelong dream to teach is becoming a reality.

The human at the heart of digital justice

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live and work, its quiet arrival into the courtroom is raising profound questions about fairness, accountability, and humanity in justice.

Steps on your wellbeing journey

This year’s Mental Health Month theme reminds us that taking care of our physical, mental, emotional and social health is a continuous process.