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Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership

Guided by her growth mindset, the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation student is ready to face the future with UOW.

Women supporting women in STEM

For more than 30 years, three UOW researchers have had each other's backs professionally and personally.

More than a nutritious meal, students turn knowledge into community impact

Nutrition and dietetics students support Meals on Wheels North Shoalhaven during placement, providing nutritional advice

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

Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s UOW journey

At 60, Sharyn McDonogh is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. A survivor, scholar, and First Nations advocate, Sharyn’s healing through “academic grounding” inspires all who meet her.

Insider info: How UOW assesses your eligibility

The ATAR has a reputation of being the ultimate pathway to university, but we know that you, as a person, are more than a mere number. UOW takes a range of considerations into account when assessing your eligibility to study your degree of choice.

Indigenous business owner's advice for aspiring artists: "You're ready now"

Caitlin Trindall has always been creative. Some of her earliest memories involve arts and craft. “I was obsessed with anything arty crafty – from jewellery making, drawing, painting, mosaics, scrapbooking. I went through it all,” she explains.

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.

ýing 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 ý (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.

Inside the world of mental health nursing

Shining a light on the nurses at the frontline of mental health care.