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
Alumni, Community
How changemaking enhances mental health
At 22, I found myself working on a grassroots project just outside Hanoi, Vietnam. This small initiative aimed to support children living with a disability and their families, and I was inspired by the profound impact it had on the community.
Alumni
A career switch for the good of the planet
When Jay Borchard enrolled at UOW in 2009, he had no idea he would end up in one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries.
Students
A student’s guide to wellbeing at university
If there is one thing I have learnt during my degree, it’s that university life is a rollercoaster of experiences.
Alumni
Seeking safety, finding belonging
When civil war broke out in her home country, Zeljka Jovanovic’s whole world changed. Her family fled their beloved home to live as refugees and eventually settled in Wollongong. A place they now call home.
Students
Recipe for success
When she left school in Year 11 in 2004, Eloise Meyer didn't even consider a university education.
Students
Living her dream
When Siobhan Heywood left school in Year 11 to help care for her father, she thought she’d also left behind her dreams of going to university.