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
Community
Putting a lid on recycling myths
National Recycling Week (11–17 November) aims to improve recycling knowledge and promote better practices. We asked UOW's Dominique Di Leva to set the record straight on some of the most persistent recycling misconceptions.
Alumni, Environment and Energy
Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability
“You’ve got to create solutions that work,” says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.
Community
Why community gardens have taken root along the South Coast
A new food survey is examining the rise of and demand for urban agriculture in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
Research
Turning plastic waste into homewares
In Australia, just 12 per cent of recyclable plastic produced each year is being recycled, and 88 per cent of all possible recyclable plastics ends up in landfill.
Research
Home truths on housing affordability
Delving into the shifting landscape of home ownership and living arrangements, UOW's latest Luminaries webinar showcased the socio-economic forces reshaping our understanding of 'home'.
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.