A life in numbers

Kerrie Gamble reflects on 50 years of service

How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands

A self-taught environmentalist from a coastal village is helping to protect his community, one mangrove at a time

Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants

Problem solver Elahe Minaei is raising an army against the toughest common cancer

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

Top five careers on the rise by 2030

With nearly a million new jobs expected by 2030 in Australia, now’s the perfect time to explore study options that match the careers of the future. Get ahead by choosing a path that aligns with where the world is going.

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.

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

Finding your graduate research topic

Whether higher degree research is a lifelong dream or something you never knew was an option, inspiration for a topic of study can come from many sources.

Shaping the future of coastal fisheries in the Solomons

At 4.00 AM, under a third quarter moon in the fishing village of Oibola, Joachim Wale’oi readies his handmade dugout canoe.

How mining engineering students will power Australia’s clean energy future

Australia’s push towards net zero cannot happen without mining. From the copper and rare earths needed for wind turbines to the lithium that powers electric vehicles, every step of the renewable energy transition relies on resources beneath the ground.