We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact UOW’s teaching, research and graduates make in the world.
The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the University of Wollongong (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire. This magazine was born out of a renewed sense of place, purpose and values that will guide the University in fulfilling its role in exploring how to resolve society’s large and complex social, environmental and economic challenges.
We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
Articles
What does an ageing population mean for Australia?
As Japan grapples with longer life-expectancy and declining birth rates, world leaders are using the situation as a wake-up call.
UOW provides launching pad to successful nursing career
Hai Quach has wanted to be a nurse since she was a teenager.
What is it like to be a man in nursing?
There are currently more than 301,000 registered nurses employed in Australia, with employment projections estimating a growth of nearly 14 per cent over the next four years.
The power of nursing
“I was in Year 12, in sixth form as they called it then, when my mother died,” says Professor Patricia Davidson, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong (UOW).
How a graduate nurse achieved her dreams
UOW Bega student never imagined that she could attend, let alone graduate from, university.
How Jessica Di Bartolo’s passion for healthcare led her to a rewarding career in nursing
For Jessica Di Bartolo, a West Hoxton resident, community service has been a core part of her life and giving back to the people has been a top priority since her school days.