A legacy of hope

Remarkable researchers forge ahead in their tireless pursuit to fight MND

Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health

Retired Olympian Duncan Armstrong works with UOW sports physiologists to optimise his lifelong heart health

Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai

Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped guide UOWD's success in transnational education.

A legacy of hope

Remarkable researchers forge ahead in their tireless pursuit to fight MND

Why Omega-3s are essential for heart health

Retired Olympian Duncan Armstrong works with UOW sports physiologists to optimise his lifelong heart health

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

Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference

The University of Wollongong’s Master of Teaching program is making an impact in regional communities by enabling teachers to live, work, and study close to home. Michael Clark and Jessica Stuart share their inspiring journeys.

The roadmap to teaching in rural and regional areas

After a military career cut short, Batemans Bay-local Michael Clark unlocked his passion for teaching at UOW Eurobodalla. Now a dedicated primary school teacher and soon-to-be dad, Michael shares how regional education transformed his life and the lives of those around him.

Embrace every body

With a sense her research was not reaching the real world, UOW graduate and body image expert Dr Zali Yager founded health promotion charity The Embrace Collective, now making a world of difference in how we think about our bodies

In safe hands

Meet Higher Degree Research scholars from UOW's Early Start and discover the 'why' behind their research

The stories that make us better

Artists heal our world in various ways: by celebrating Indigenous heritage, building social cohesion, asking difficult questions or telling enchanting stories to our children.

A bright future for tutoring

In celebration of World Teacher’s Day (27 October), we spoke to UOW education student Bianca Walkerden, who is going above and beyond to instil a love of learning in her students through her successful tutoring centre.