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

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.