Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference

Meet the graduates of UOW's Master of Teaching program building futures in their own communities.

Putting a lid on recycling myths

It's National Recycling Week and we asked UOW's Dominique Di Leva to set the record straight.

Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s UOW journey

A resilient woman’s pursuit of healing and knowledge is inspiring others at UOW Eurobodalla.

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

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

What to expect at UOW Orientation week

As exciting as O-Week sounds, it can also be a bit overwhelming for both Australian and international students, as we adjust to the new norms of university life and enjoy more flexibility as young adults. From informative presentations hosted by current students and faculties, to live music, fun activities and so much FREE food, here are some of the highlights of my O-week experience.

10 ways to organise student life at UOW

10 tactics that have helped me become a more organised student.

Four things learnt studying Supply Chain Management

To people who are pursuing or have considered studying commerce or business, the decision of choosing a major can be challenging.

Our future in their hands

They’re in their early twenties, fresh-faced but also fiercely committed and hopeful that together, they can change the future of our climate

Why I chose UOW

I distinctly recall the University of Wollongong (UOW) being one of three strong candidates for me to start the next chapter of my life and become a young adult. UOW was the perfect blend of everything I wanted. It ticked all the boxes I considered to make the most of my university experience, and there are a few reasons choosing UOW is still one of the best decisions I’ve made.

Baxter's Origin Story

In the dawn of time, around 2000 to 2007, there lived a Muscovy Drake in the kingdom of UOW. This duck, unlike his fellow ducks who still to this day attempt their raid on Subway, took pleasure in terrorising the staff and students of UOW. He was known as the UOW Evil Duck.