A dream, decades in the making

Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse

Careers driven by creativity

Open a world of possibilities with a creative arts degree

The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas

A koala boom risks ecological tragedy, but modelling points to a practical, ethical solution

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.

Articles

Has Moral Hazard returned to US Banking?

US regulators on Sunday night, intervened to avert a potential international financial crisis caused by a bank run on two US based banks – Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.

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.

Industry 4.0 Hub Case Study

The University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Industry 4.0 Hub, located in the Shoalhaven, is not only a makerspace and technology centre, but an educational facility that works with businesses to research adoption of modern technology in their workplace.

The ride of a lifetime

When the eyes of the world focus on the Illawarra this September, as the UCI Road World Championships bring the best in the sport of cycling to the region, there will be few people more excited than Dean Dalla Valle.

Growing globally, working locally

For Scalapay, the fast-growing Australian e-commerce company, the world is its oyster, but the Illawarra is its home

Should Australian governments nationalise the electricity sector? It’s not that simple

The shock suspension last week of Australia’s wholesale electricity market rekindled an age-old debate about whether the energy sector should be nationalised – in other words, owned and controlled by government.