Three organisation tips for the new school term
Make it the best one yet
Moving far away from home for university
From the country to the coast, what moving away from home for study is like and how it also affects parents.
Aussie Slang you need to know at UOW
Wanna meet at the Illa on Thursday arvo?
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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
Arts and Culture, Community
Capturing the history of Wollongong
When three UOW historians set out to examine Wollongong's past, they decided to take a different approach.
Arts and Culture, Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Talking about my (energy) generation
Never before has energy been so accessible or in demand.
Community, Arts and Culture, Education, University
How Bronte discovered her strength
After a difficult few years, Bronte pushed through to realise her dream of attending university and helping to improve the lives of other students.
Arts and Culture, Study areas, Research, University
War and peace: the power of journalism
Ayesha Hasan grew up against the backdrop of conflict, in a small village in north-west Pakistan. Now, the journalist and PhD student is devoting her research to highlighting the importance of peace journalism.
Arts and Culture, Study areas, Research
Why are we so nostalgic for the 1990s?
The past few years have seen a surprising love for the 1990s – fuelled by our new methods of consuming content – that has infiltrated all areas of our culture and shows little signs of abating.
Arts and Culture, Study areas, Research
The Aquarian Uprising
It was a time of great achievement but also a time of great turbulence. The rebellions of the decade exploded, giving way to the chaos and division of the 1970s.