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

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.

Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW

Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the University of Wollongong (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.

Bridging industry and academia: The enduring legacy of John Norrish

As UOW celebrates its 50th anniversary, Emeritus Professor John Norrish reflects on his life-changing journey from the UK’s industrial midlands to a pioneering career at UOW, where he bridged industry and academia to drive groundbreaking welding innovation.

Women paving the way in science

Bianca Shepherd and Molly Kirkpatrick are proving that women belong in STEM, inspiring the next generation to follow suit.

Living the dream job

UOW graduates consistently rank among the top in Australia for employer satisfaction.* These alumni are living proof of how a UOW degree is your ticket to a dream career.

A beam of hope

A passion and curiosity for how the world works is what motivates Dr Posar to continue her career in physics.