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
Teaching the next generation.
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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.
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Articles
Students
A letter to year 12 me
The time has finally come. I have officially accomplished what I set out to achieve once I finished high school: graduate university. Year 12 seems like forever ago and now, here I am, finishing my final semester and ready to graduate.
Students
Student advocate awarded Wollongong Council’s Volunteer of the Year
As a member of the University of Wollongong’s Student Advisory Council, Carly Lavings has helped to spearhead a number of changes to student life, with the aim of making the university experience more accessible for all.
Students
Easy tips to save money and thrive as a uni student in Wollongong
Uni students typically have a lot on their plate – whether it’s studying for those final exams, organising what’s for dinner, or rounding up mates for a well-deserved beach day, the last thing you want on your mind is finances. Fortunately, there are plenty of great opportunities to save money and thrive around Wollongong, from the CBD, to on the UOW campus.
Students
The perfect recipe for a new career
In his mid-30s, the former chef had come home at the beginning of the pandemic, with little chance of getting steady hospitality work as lockdowns hit Australia.
Law, Politics and Society, Students
Changing lives from Australia to Africa
The UOW Rwanda Project combines humanitarianism and engineering to help those who need it most and boosts learning through hands-on experience.
Environment and Energy, Students
The UOW water warriors
Students go pond-dipping to understand the importance of aquatic habitats