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

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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.

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Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

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

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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

Community, Education

The gift that transformed early childhood play

When Christopher and Barbara Abbott made a landmark donation to UOW, they changed the future of childhood research and built a legacy that would resonate for generations

Community, Health and Medicine

Steps on your wellbeing journey

This year’s Mental Health Month theme reminds us that taking care of our physical, mental, emotional and social health is a continuous process.
Health and Medicine, Research

Differences in male and female brains could change how we treat depression

Almost half of all people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. The wide range of causes and experiences of these conditions highlights the need for deeper understandings of the biology and how it should be treated.
Community, Education

Half a century young – and only getting started

From regional roots to global reach, UOW celebrates 50 years and looks ahead to shaping the next half-century
Community, Education

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

For two decades Kids’ Uni North educator Jenni Smith has championed children’s growth, harnessing the power of play-based learning and intentional teaching to support their wellbeing and development.
Students

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.