Carol Kiernan: “I grew up, and the university grew up with me”

The respected intelligence expert, social change maker and gender equality champion takes us back to 1975.

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Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

It's never too late.

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Bridging industry and academia: The enduring legacy of John Norrish

Emeritus Professor John Norrish's journey shapes UOW's legacy

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Carol Kiernan: “I grew up, and the university grew up with me”

The respected intelligence expert, social change maker and gender equality champion takes us back to 1975.

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Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

It's never too late.

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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

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.

Alumni

Dr Reem Osman: Dubai's game-changing CEO

By her late 30s, Dr Reem Osman was already recognised as a beacon of success for women throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in 2012, the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) graduate became the emirate’s first CEO in health care, and second in the UAE.
International, Research

Can peace and democracy co-exist?

Former UN peacekeeper Dr Izabela Pereira Watts shares her academic expertise and firsthand experiences from the field

International, Students

Home away from home

Leaving home at 17 is a challenge in itself, but when you relocate to a new country on your own, the challenge becomes even tougher.

Alumni

Redefining a career in nursing

Naomi and Anthony took their UOW degrees in very different directions. From educating and preventing HIV in community to a role in disaster education and response with the WHO, these are two careers that redefine nursing. 
Alumni

UOW graduates living large in New York’s finance bullseye

For more than two centuries New York’s finance district has stood as a symbol of financial power and success.