We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact our students, teaching, research and graduates make in the world.
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.
We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.
This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.
Articles
Business and Economy, Community, Science and Technology
Urban design
We’ve all heard about the need to design our cities for the people. But what about finding a way for our cities to be designed by the people? They’re the experts, after all.
Community
If walls could talk
A mural in Sydney’s South West tells a story of strength and determination about a young female student who is passionate about seeking justice for those without a voice, as a human rights lawyer.
General tags, Alumni, Community, Environment and Energy, Study areas, Science and Technology
Turning the tide on plastic pollution
Global plastic pollution is reaching crisis level. This has severe implications for our oceans, our environment, our wildlife and our health, now and into the future. But is it too late to end the plastic pandemic?
Community
It's time to care about what you wear
When was the last time you bought a new piece of clothing? Did you wear it only once or has it become a beloved item of your wardrobe?
General tags, Alumni, Community
parkrun: the 5-kilometre community
How this worldwide event is promoting active lifestyles, encouraging volunteers and building a community.
Community, Arts and Culture, Study areas
Saving fishing stories from the depths of history
With just two commercial fishing boats operating out of Wollongong, researchers want to record the stories of the local fishing industry.