We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact our students, teaching, research and graduates make in the world.
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
The promise of mindfulness
Mindfulness offers the promise of a healthier mind for everyone.
From refugee to GP
Ram Khanal was raised in a Bhutanese refugee camp. Now the student of medicine is working to bring healthcare to those in need.
All the lonely people
This is a story about loneliness. It’s about the ways we survive the churning swells of modern society and the face we present to the world.
Shining a light on brain cancer
Elette Engels, winner of the Australian Institute of Physics Postgraduate Excellence Medal, is part of a team of scientists searching for a better way to treat brain tumours.
Omega-3, our brains and behaviour
Ask Professor Barbara Meyer about the benefits of omega-3 and she takes a deep breath.
The race to save Chloe Saxby
On the surface, Chloe Saxby is just like any other nine-year-old girl.