We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact our students, teaching, research and graduates make in the world.
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.
We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
Articles
Light after darkness
Professor Brendan Lyon knows better than most that there’s always light after darkness.
Love of languages inspired Jacob to chase his dreams
Jacob May has made the most of his five years at UOW.
Artificial intelligence: friend or foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been praised for its ability to solve complex problems and make amazing artworks.* So where does that leave humans?
Carving a legal career outside of the courtroom
Currently working with the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet as a principal policy advisor in countering violent extremism, most of Jenna's career has been in disability. About this she says, “I didn't go into disability because I had a disability. I honestly didn’t realise – until after the first cornea transplant – that things were pretty dire.”
Living her dream
When Siobhan Heywood left school in Year 11 to help care for her father, she thought she’d also left behind her dreams of going to university.
A world-class business and law degree close to home
When Martin Abdelsayed was finishing high school, he knew he wanted to pursue his business and legal passions.