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.

Articles

Coastal landscape evolution

Researchers will use innovative modelling techniques to document and date the nature and implications of the historic environmental changes that shaped Australia’s modern coastal landscapes thanks to a $391,000 Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant.

Powering new energy designs

Australia has abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, hydro and wind. The wide use of clean energy sources will greatly reduce Australia’s demand for fossil fuels, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and alleviate global warming and climate change, resulting in significant environmental benefits to the country.

Making New Strategic Partnerships

The UOW is an international network of strategic partnerships - and we partner for a reason. Collectively we can tackle major global issues more effectively, and develop the next generation of exceptional researchers and industry leaders.

Laura Wells

Scientist, model, environmentalist, television presenter, and all-round passionate human being, Laura Wells defies expectations.

Talking about my (energy) generation

Never before has energy been so accessible or in demand.

A healthy diet for a healthy planet

Forecasts suggest that by 2050, 10 billion people will inhabit the earth, requiring the production of 70 to 100 per cent more food.