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Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped UOW's future

A legacy of leadership

Pride and diversity: Centring all voices through intersectionality

Pride is a call to centre intersectionality and ensure all LGBTIQA+ identities are seen, heard, and valued.

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Immersive fieldwork in the Western Ghats reshaped students’ views on sustainability, culture, and global connections.

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

How UOW shaped Maree's path and purpose

It all began during her days as a curious and compassionate arts and law student at UOW.

Antra Johri’s journey from small-town India to big dreams in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Antra didn’t always think studying overseas was possible. But with the support of her family, a love for creativity, and a lot of determination, she’s made a life for herself in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€”and this week, she’s celebrating a moment she once only dreamt of.

The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on UOW

With a friendship built on collaboration, curiosity and plenty of laughs, Professor Grace McCarthy and Professor Payyazhi Jayashree have helped bridge the gap between UOW’s Australian and international campuses.

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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in Dubai (UOWD) graduate became the emirate’s first CEO in health care, and second in the UAE.

AI disruption in higher education

In higher education it is a constant challenge to differentiate between original works and AI-generated content. Professor Shahriar Akter says we must prepare the next generation to embrace our humanistic core.

There's danger in the numbers

As the Reserve Bank of Australia attempts to curb inflation, now could be the perfect time for the government to step in and lend a hand, writes Dr Paul Mazzola.