Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

Navigating personal challenges and career detours, Donna Tonkin found her true calling in rural medicine at UOW.

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

An instant connection sparked a collaboration that has made UOW’s Business School a leader in transnational education

Meet the artist behind UOW’s Disability Guide cover

Tracy Davis on art, inclusion and finding her passion

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

Jennifer Ng: Celebrating a decade of global leadership excellence

Jennifer Ng, UOWGE CEO Asia and UOW Malaysia KDU CEO, reflects on a decade transforming the University's presence in Hong Kong and Malaysia, highlighting a supportive culture and her vision for its expanding global influence.

The Paralympic paradox

In the realm of elite sports, two quadrennial events capture global attention: the Olympics and Paralympics.

UOW students revamp Tanzanian school dormitory thanks to Brew Bequest

UOW students, supported by the Cynthia Brew Bequest, transform a Tanzanian primary school dormitory, inspiring a lifelong love for humanitarianism.

Dr Kiran Trivedi's vision for UOW's India campus

Meet Dr Kiran Trivedi, who joins the academic line-up of the University of Wollongong's India campus as Associate Professor in Computing. With a wealth of experience, Dr Trivedi is primed to deliver a globally competitive education to prospective students in India.

Counting down to UOWs campus opening in India

The University of Wollongong (UOW) will open a branch campus in India in 2024. We caught up with Campus Director Nimay Kalyani ahead of the launch for an update on the project.

UOW campus in India is in prime position for 2024 launch

The University of Wollongong (UOW) will reinforce its reputation as one of the world’s most respected modern universities with the opening of a new branch campus in India.