A dream, decades in the making

Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse

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Careers driven by creativity

Open a world of possibilities with a creative arts degree

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The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas

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

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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.

Articles

Community

Let's celebrate LGBTIQ inclusion for IDAHOBIT

May 17 is a date globally recognised as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrating the anniversary of homosexuality being removed from the WHO classification of diseases in 1990. First launched in Australia in 2005, IDAHOBIT is now globally recognised as a time for reflection and the celebration of LGBTIQ people in our communities.
Alumni

The power of cultural learning and teaching

For primary school teacher Kye Foster and university lecturer Dr Anthony McKnight, education is much more than what is taught in the classroom.
Students

What every parent should know about the path to university

From the hectic pace of Year 12 to making the next step into university, we have everything you need to support your child through this exciting and often challenging rite of passage. 
Research

Are we facing an online identity crisis?

In today’s hyperconnected world, the never-ending cycle of selfies, filtering, posting, and checking for likes and comments is almost second nature. But what’s the cost to our sense of identity, self-worth and mental health?

Business and Economy

Don’t let HECS–HELP reform lead us down a slippery slope

Proposed government changes to the HECS-HELP system aim to reduce the indexation rate on student loans by tying it to the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI). While it is welcome relief for those with student debt, could it ultimately do more harm than good?

Law, Politics and Society

How do recent defamation cases impact press freedom?

Two recent high profile defamation cases have shone a spotlight on the media's use of the truth defence in Australia.