Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

It's never too late.

Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

Pioneering health reforms across continents, the lauded UOW graduate recalls her diverse experience for 50 Voices.

World Autism Day: UOW graduate Zoe Simmons on the power of advocacy

How a late diagnosis gave Zoe a fresh perspective

Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

It's never too late.

Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

Pioneering health reforms across continents, the lauded UOW graduate recalls her diverse experience for 50 Voices.

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

10 reasons you should study overseas

A study overseas program can offer you an amazing educational adventure – and an experience that will last a lifetime.

6 ways to reduce exam anxiety

Your heart is beating fast. You can’t seem to catch your breath. Your mind feels blank. “Students, you may now turn over your exam papers,” your supervisor calls. Panicked thoughts swirl around in your head.

7 tips and tricks to get you ready for remote learning

As with most changes in this ‘new normal’, learning via remote delivery will require some adjustment and might feel confusing to begin with. Being a student is a very productive way to be spending your time at home, but you’ll need to figure out how to make it work for you.

The ultimate guide: 10 easy ways to stay healthy on a student budget

As a university student, there are quite a few factors working against us in our goal to stay fit and healthy – mostly for the lack of moolah! It’s a fact that we don’t have a whole lot of spare cash floating around to spend on gyms, personal trainers or fancy, healthy food.

Permission to imagine

It’s not always that we take our Dad’s advice, but when Kendra Rogers was considering her options after high school in Canada, a pearl of wisdom from her Dad made a huge impact.

Off to a flying start

Rajvir Singh has had a soaring start to his career. Less than two years ago, while studying towards a computer science degree, he landed a graduate position in financial services with Macquarie Group, Hong Kong, combining his skills and passion for technology with real-world problem solving.