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Nursing students scrub up for success

From family traditions to global connections and fresh starts – meet the UOW nursing students making a difference.

Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership

Guided by her growth mindset, the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation student is ready to face the future with UOW.

Women supporting women in STEM

For more than 30 years, three UOW researchers have had each other's backs professionally and personally.

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

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 ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) students share their unique experiences of discovering their purpose and chasing their passions.

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.

6 ways to boost your employability

Entering the job market for the first time can be tough and knowing where to start can often be the hardest part. Fortunately, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (UOW) has a strong commitment to giving students that starting place, and more importantly, the best chance of securing work during and after their studies.

5 tips for maintaining resilience, from UOW experts

Since the start of 2020, we have collectively experienced the stress and anxiety of a global pandemic. And while uncertainty lingers, it's important to maintain resilience, be that in recovery from the pandemic, or in preparation for what the future holds.

7 tips and tricks to get you ready for remote learning

As with most changes in this ‘new normal’, learning via remote delivery will require some adjustment and might feel confusing to begin with. Being a student is a very productive way to be spending your time at home, but you’ll need to figure out how to make it work for you.

Helping Country to heal after fire

Led by ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½ researcher Dr Anthony McKnight, a team of staff, students and community members are helping flora and fauna on Yuin Country in the Snowy Mountains to recover from the summer’s devastating bushfires.