Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality

Pride is a call to centre intersectionality and ensure all LGBTIQA+ identities are seen, heard, and valued.

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

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

Social work students celebrate the beauty of community

More than 50 qualified and trainee social workers spent a day immersed in the beauty of nature and in the concept of community last week to celebrate World Social Work Day.

Powerful voices reveal the reality of economic disparity for women

Economic independence and housing solutions for women were the key topics brought to the table at a recent International Women's Day live panel discussion, presented by the University of Wollongong (UOW) and GongTalks.

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.

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

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.

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.