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

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

Problem solver Elahe Minaei is raising an army against the toughest common cancer

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

Adrift in a warming world

It was the classic European jaunt, the kind that beckons young people with little responsibility and all the time in the world.

Ella Young’s UOW: Community, connection, and clarity for the future

While UOW's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the University, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the University of Wollongong coming to a close as she finishes her final year of undergraduate study. Looking forward to her future, Ella is positive that this new era for both her and the University will be one built on community and connection.

A legacy of hope

When Professor Justin Yerbury AM passed away in 2023, of the very disease to which he devoted his life’s work, he left an indelible imprint on every aspect of research into the devastating condition.

Women supporting women in STEM

For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is more than just a campus or a workplace.

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.

Changing the reality of healthcare

UOW is leading the charge in streamlining better health outcomes for communities through a groundbreaking patient-centred approach.