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

Starting uni next year? Here's what not to worry about

Whether you’re looking to study straight out of high school or returning after a break, starting uni can be daunting. To help ease your concerns, we spoke to four current UOW students to get their recommendations for a smooth start to uni.

Why community gardens have taken root along the South Coast

A new food survey is examining the rise of and demand for urban agriculture in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

The Paralympic paradox

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

Driving transformative changes in mental health nursing

Professor Lorna Moxham has worked tirelessly for more than 40 years to enhance the emotional well-being and recovery of those living with mental illness.

Bega Valley-wide commitment to Indigenous recognition and change

A project to produce an artwork to make the entrance of the University of Wollongong (UOW) Bega Valley Campus a culturally safe space grew into an 18-month long multifaceted open art, language and cultural resource that is being widely utilised in the Bega Valley Community.

The roadmap to teaching in rural and regional areas

After a military career cut short, Batemans Bay-local Michael Clark unlocked his passion for teaching at UOW Eurobodalla. Now a dedicated primary school teacher and soon-to-be dad, Michael shares how regional education transformed his life and the lives of those around him.