What COVID-19 has taught us about our schools
COVID-19 has exposed the inequalities of our education system and placed tremendous pressure on our teachers
Stefania’s journey to outer space
Stefania Peracchi’s research into wearable radiation detectors for astronauts has taken her from Europe to Australia
Our black summer
It was a horror bushfire season. The staff at the UOWs Batemans Bay and Bega campuses rose to the challenge.
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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
The 7 things you'll learn from doing an internship
UOW student, Shahira, recently completed an internship as part of her coursework, where she learned invaluable lessons about the world of work.
How uni can help you find your passion
For some students, discovering their passion happened at a very young age, while others are still trying to figure out what they want to do. Two University of Wollongong (UOW) students share their unique experiences of discovering their purpose and chasing their passions.
Community
The social network
On the surface, uni might seem like a simple means to an end: go, get a degree, graduate. However, what UOW grad Stef Posthuma discovered – like most students – is that uni can enrich your life in so many ways. For Stef, the connections and friendships he made while studying at UOW set him up for the life and success he has now.
What will being a uni student look like in 2021?
The big question students are asking after a year like 2020, is what will being a uni student look like in 2021?
Careers ahead
If, right now, you have no idea where you’re heading, it might be time to ask yourself the ‘big questions’, or just jump in and let your curiosity guide you. For UOW grad Leonie, career success didn’t come without its fair share of hurdles, but one thing’s for sure, it’s the journey that counts.
Careers ahead
If, right now, you have no idea where you’re heading, it might be time to ask yourself the ‘big questions’, or just jump in and let your curiosity guide you. For UOW grad Matthew, career success didn’t come without its fair share of hurdles, but one thing’s for sure, it’s the journey that counts.