The power of nursing
How a foundational career in nursing led Patricia Davidson around the world
5 tips for keeping yourself safe online
According to a cybersecurity expert
3 tips to avoid procrastinating
We're all guilty of it.
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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.
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Articles
Features, Student stories
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.
Features, University
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).
Education, Health and Medicine
How a graduate nurse achieved her dreams
UOW Bega student never imagined that she could attend, let alone graduate from, university.
Community, Health and Medicine, Stories
What is toxic positivity?
As NSW continues its second and strictest COVID lockdown, there has been plenty of focus on maintaining a positive outlook.
Community, Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research, University
Placement on the path to recovery
An Australian-first Recovery Camp is creating an environment where therapeutic relationships can be built from the ground up.