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Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The UOW Art Collection features thousands of works that represent and shape the ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s cultural identity

Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson has changed lives for decades from UOW to behind prison walls.

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

Jenni Smith reflects on the privilege of helping the smallest voices create the greatest impact

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

Graham Lancaster’s golden rule

UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease

Emma McKeon honoured at UOW

The uni pool was cold at 5am in winter. The days were long. But for a young Emma McKeon, training at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) meant more than braving chilly mornings, the occasional twig in the lane and endless laps under her coach-dad’s watchful eye – it was a daily lesson in perseverance.

It seems impossible until it’s done

New Vice-Chancellor on science, service and why listening comes before leading

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as UOW’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for UOW's future.

Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality

This Pride Month, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) experts explore how intersectionality deepens our understanding of inclusion—highlighting the diverse voices within LGBTIQ+ communities and why true equality means centring every identity, story, and experience.

Branching out: Growing UOW’s global reach in Dubai

As President of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ in Dubai (UOWD), Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped develop a globally respected campus, shaped by academic rigour, cultural understanding and an unfailing belief in the power of quality education.