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A beam of hope
How Dr Jessie Posar went from a love of physics in high school to the forefront of cancer treatment innovation
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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.
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Articles
Alumni
The hidden heroes of the Olympic Games
To compete in the Olympic Games is the life goal of many an athlete – a dream that wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and expertise of operational staff.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Capturing the beauty and pain of motherhood
At the age of 31, Dr Emma Darragh started over. Her youngest child was in kindergarten, her marriage had ended, and she was looking for her next chapter, so to speak.
Arts and Culture
The rise of reboots, remakes and retelling true stories
Between Mean Girls, Wonka and Oppenheimer, you would be forgiven for asking the question: when was the last time a movie was completely new and original?
Arts and Culture, Alumni
To infinity and beyond
When the Peregrine Lunar Lander blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida in early January, the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) graduate will be on board.
Arts and Culture, Environment and Energy
Pootopia: the science, art and economics of human manure
Most of us don’t think twice about the fact that our favourite fruit and veggies are grown with the help of animal manure. But how would you feel about growing food with your own poo?
Alumni, Law, Politics and Society
Love of languages inspired Jacob to chase his dreams
Jacob May has made the most of his five years at UOW.