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

How Hussain turned his passion for coding into reality

For Hussain Al Saaid, computers have never just been machines. From the moment he first wrote the code in primary school, they became a way to turn imagination into reality.

UOW's commitment to student safety

If you’re doing the rounds of universities with your young person, exploring everything from degrees, careers and accommodation options, we know that campus security is probably at the top of your list. Well, worry no more, we have all the information you need to put your mind at ease so you can send them off with confidence.

How Gabrielle found her path and succeeded in Law at UOW Liverpool

Gabrielle didn’t plan on studying law. In fact, it wasn’t even on her radar when she finished high school. But a last-minute decision to try something different led her to UOW Liverpool - and changed her future.

Jade Harris turns childhood hobby into a career in tech

When Jade Harris first tinkered with coding at age 11, creating her own Minecraft server from scratch, it sparked a lifelong passion and set her on the path to becoming a software engineer.

PhD graduate’s environmental passion sparks breakthrough in microplastics pollution control

As a child, Dr Michael Staplevan spent his days on the New South Wales South Coast immersed in the outdoors. Growing up in Tabourie Lake, he remembers a childhood spent always outside.

Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey

When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.