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Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

Pioneering health reforms across continents, the lauded UOW graduate recalls her diverse experience for 50 Voices.

World Autism Day: UOW graduate Zoe Simmons on the power of advocacy

How a late diagnosis gave Zoe a fresh perspective

Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

It's never too late.

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

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.

UOW graduate to explore disinformation and AI at Oxford

University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (UOW) graduate Callum Harvey will head off to the hallowed halls of the University of Oxford to explore some of the most pertinent ethical territory facing Western democracies.

The hidden heroes of the Olympic Games

To compete in the Olympic Games is the life goal of many an athlete – a dream that wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and expertise of operational staff.

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.

Celebrating women in engineering

Considering studying engineering? Here’s how a Bachelor of Engineering can open doors to a wide range of careers.

A career switch for the good of the planet

When Jay Borchard enrolled at UOW in 2009, he had no idea he would end up in one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries.