Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The UOW Art Collection features thousands of works that represent and shape the University's cultural identity

Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson has changed lives for decades from UOW to behind prison walls.

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

Jenni Smith reflects on the privilege of helping the smallest voices create the greatest impact

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW

Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the University of Wollongong (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.

Bots, censorship and the death of the internet

Social media in all its forms - text, audio, and video - has provided the globe with an intercultural experience.

Five STEM degrees you can study at UOW

Love STEM subjects but don't know which one to study at UOW? Read this article to get inspired.

Dr Kiran Trivedi's vision for UOW's India campus

Meet Dr Kiran Trivedi, who joins the academic line-up of the University of Wollongong's India campus as Associate Professor in Computing. With a wealth of experience, Dr Trivedi is primed to deliver a globally competitive education to prospective students in India.