Lessons in kindness

How Taiwan’s approach to social work is transforming UOW graduates

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The return of the burn

Young people are falling back into old suntanning habits

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New research to look at the best treatment for cancer survivors

UOW’s Dr Gemma McErlean is on a mission to create a better patient experience

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Welcome to The Stand Magazine

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

Business and Economy, Law, Politics and Society

The long journey home

From the battlefields of Afghanistan to the battles with his own mind, law student and former special forces soldier Mick Bainbridge is fighting on.

My first month living on campus

For most students, living on campus or in student accommodation is the highlight of their university experience and it all seems to come down to that sense of community. Whether it's heading out to different places in the Gong with massive groups of friends, finding a study buddy, or lending your neighbour a frypan - we asked two students about their first time living on campus.

Community, Study areas

The march of the robot economy

UOW's Dr Eduardo Pol sheds light on the robot economy and its future.

IRL: My tech internship at Westpac

The In Real Life story about a first-year student's internship at one of the biggest banks in Australia.
Alumni

The year at UOW

UOW has continued to strengthening our ties with the community, invest in global impact research, and support society domestically, all while enriching and inspiring students with an unforgettable experience.

Alumni

Susan Zhang holds up a torch

Susan Zhang describes her role as holding up a torch to all the scary and exciting possibilities the future holds.