A dream, decades in the making

Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse

Careers driven by creativity

Open a world of possibilities with a creative arts degree

The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas

A koala boom risks ecological tragedy, but modelling points to a practical, ethical solution

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.

Articles

2016: The Year in Review

It was a huge year for the University of Wollongong, with 2016 heralding remarkable discoveries, technological advancements, groundbreaking new buildings, and fascinating stories from our diverse student body. UOW photojournalist Paul Jones showcases his photographic year in review.

Meet the makers – Katherine Sabbath

Katherine Sabbath is a baking queen - a cake creative with an international cult following of more than 435,000 on Instagram. Her creations have inspired thousands of home bakers around the world, she has published her own pop-up cake cookbook and appeared as a guest chef on the 2018 season of MasterChef. But she wasn't always a professional baker.

Placement on the path to recovery

An Australian-first Recovery Camp is creating an environment where therapeutic relationships can be built from the ground up.

Why are we scared to go in the water?

In a world where every shark encounter is front page news, can we fight back against this distorted perception?

Locked out

Is a late-night ban on entry to pubs and clubs making us safe or hurting the business and culture of Australia's largest city?

Male nurses determined to break reverse glass ceiling

Simon Lovatt, who graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from UOW when he was 51-years-old, has joined a growing cohort of male nurses determined to break into the traditionally female dominated industry.