The hidden heroes of the Olympic Games
Meet the UOW alumni behind the scenes of the world’s largest sporting event
Dr Reem Osman: Dubai's game-changing CEO
The UOW graduate's groundbreaking rise to the top of health care in the UAE
Gender expression and my non-binary identity
A personal reflection by UOW staff member Kit West
Home truths on housing affordability
Exploring solutions to the housing affordability crisis in UOW's latest Luminaries webinar
UOW medical student combines passion for healthcare and literacy
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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.
We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
Articles
Community, Students
Why UOW Liverpool could be your perfect campus
As UOW student Christina Tran prepares to graduate at the end of this year, she looks back on her experience at UOW Liverpool.
Alumni, Community
Embrace every body
With a sense her research was not reaching the real world, UOW graduate and body image expert Dr Zali Yager founded health promotion charity The Embrace Collective, now making a world of difference in how we think about our bodies
Community, Science and Technology
5 tips for keeping yourself safe online
Data breaches are becoming more common, but with the right information and some simple security tools we can keep ourselves, our families and our workplaces safe from cyber threats.
Community
The expert advice for managing children’s meltdowns
Tears, tantrums, school refusal and emotional turmoil can often accompany the start of the school year. Parents need the tools to help their child manage change, communicate effectively, find positive routines and practice emotional regulation.
Community
Graduates inspired to bring “fresh eyes” to implement change
“The older I get the more appreciative I am of the perspective that fresh eyes bring to a situation or problem,” Captain Scott Palmer said.
Alumni, Community
Bega Group boss encourages graduates to dream big
“It is through the support of many that you can achieve your dreams. You should never hesitate to share with people what your dreams are, and indeed ask people to help to achieve those dreams,” Barry Irvin AM said.