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, Business and Economy
Brewing for a better world
Looking back at his university days, UOW arts graduate Richard Adamson admits he didn’t really know what he “wanted to be when he grew up.”
Research
Comic books bring complexity of climate science to life
In a world where science often remains locked behind layers of complexity and indecipherable language, one researcher is on a mission to bring the wonders of her research to the world.
Environment and Energy, Research
Diving into marine life mysteries with UOW’s MAVE Lab
With humpback whales migrating along Illawarra shorelines, we get daily reminders of the amazing marine life that exists right on our doorstep.
Arts and Culture, Alumni, Business and Economy
Lecturer by weekdays and a rapper, as fate would have it
Growing up in Surabaya, Indonesia and raised by a single mother, Yani Oktaviana loved listening to a variety of music genres from a young age, but it was hip hop that would eventually win her heart.
Understanding a global issue
Content warning: this article mentions sexual violence and child abuse that some may find confronting, however there are no depictions or descriptions. Reader discretion is advised.
Community
Inspiring the women of the future
We may think everything has changed when it comes to equality, but there is still work to do. Meet the UOW women ensuring gender equality is a reality for everyone.