Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality

Pride is a call to centre intersectionality and ensure all LGBTIQA+ identities are seen, heard, and valued.

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

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

Adrift in a warming world

It was the classic European jaunt, the kind that beckons young people with little responsibility and all the time in the world.

Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability

“You’ve got to create solutions that work,” says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.

How IVF can save our most endangered frogs

Dr. Aimee Silla is using IVF and hormone therapy to help bring endangered frogs back from the brink of extinction, giving these species a hoppier future.

Diving into marine life mysteries with UOW’s MAVE Lab

With humpback whales migrating along Illawarra shorelines, we get daily reminders of the amazing marine life that exists right on our doorstep.

Beyond the shoreline

The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources & Security at UOW is at the forefront of ocean law and policy, maritime security, and marine resources management. Meet three of the researchers who are making waves behind the scenes.

Navigating troubled waters

The BBNJ Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, is a pivotal turning point in the protection of our deep ocean environment. Here's what you need to know.