There's danger in the numbers
Can the Reserve Bank of Australia put the inflation genie back in the bottle?
Are we facing an online identity crisis?
Eye-opening insights from the latest event in UOW's Luminaries webinar series.
Beyond the shoreline
How three women are making waves in ocean law and policy
Wheelchair racing legend Louise Sauvage receives Honorary Doctorate
Australia’s most revered Para-athlete recognised for outstanding contributions to sport and disability advocacy
Tailor your career in fintech at UOW India
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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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General tags, Alumni, Community, Environment and Energy, Study areas, Research, Science and Technology
Turning the tide on plastic pollution
Global plastic pollution is reaching crisis level. This has severe implications for our oceans, our environment, our wildlife and our health, now and into the future. But is it too late to end the plastic pandemic?
Why students love campus living
You’ve almost finished school, learnt to make your bed, and are ready to fly the nest. It’s time to do some adulting and pick a place to live. Here are 7 reasons why UOW students love campus living as they begin their exciting new chapter at university.
Embraced by a community
For international students studying at the University of Wollongong, there are many experiences to help with cultural and lifestyle immersion, within a community that embraces international visitors.
Alumni
Going places
Across the world, UOW alumni continue to connect, collaborate and innovate. With more than 156,000 alumni across the globe and counting, the Alumni Relations Team endeavours to keep in touch with as many of you as possible. We love celebrating your achievements and sharing with you the significant impact UOW researchers are having on our communities.
Alumni
Painting the town silver
How a desire to help Australia’s ageing population has inspired one UOW graduate to create a unique walking and falls prevention program that’s changing lives.
Alumni
The Year at UOW
Closer partnerships with communities, research to solve real-world challenges, and transformative student experiences. 2019 has been a year of impact, with the University of Wollongong striving to meet its strategic goal of transforming people and the world we live in.