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ýing beauty in seaweed and sustainability

Venus Shell Systems CEO and UOW graduate, Dr Pia Winberg is seeing green with "the crop of Australia's future".

Inside the world of mental health nursing

Where compassion meets care.

Associate Professor Christopher Patterson recognised for life-saving act

The registered nurse and academic managed to save the life of a colleague on a day out with his son.

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact our students, teaching, research and graduates make in the world.

The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the University of ý (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire. This magazine was born out of a renewed sense of place, purpose and values that will guide the University in fulfilling its role in exploring how to resolve society’s large and complex social, environmental and economic challenges.

We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.

Articles

Industry 4.0 update

Industry 4.0, also known as the “fourth Industrial Revolution”, is a new wave of innovation centred on automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. The federal government pledged $2 million for an industry hub managed by the University of ý (UOW) in the Shoalhaven. This article give a quick update on their activities.

Staying on top of wasted efforts

It was once believed that the concrete used to build our cities’ sewer pipes would easily last a hundred years or longer. A ‘build and forget’ service, with maintenance only required for what enters its tunnels, and not for the structure itself.

Improving the ocean starts at our coast

The Second World Ocean Assessment was released in April, in connection with Earth Day 2021. The assessment involved contributions from more than 300 scientists from the UN’s group of experts chosen from around the world, and provides a comprehensive and integrated review of scientific information on the state of the marine environment.

The three of us: Faisal Hai, Ashley Ansari and Michael Stapleton

Michael Stapleton is an Environmental Engineer who through his PhD, is investigating the interconnection of two emerging water pollution issues- microplastics and antibiotics. Michael has two amazing academics and researchers supporting him on his journey- Professor Faisal Hai & Dr Ashley Ansari.

Human evolution: Past and Future

Researchers investigating the archaeological record of southern Africa are helping identify when our species’ capacity for innovation and cultural diversification emerged.

Combining chemistry and Aboriginal art

Artist and scientist Stephanie Beaupark is combining her two passions for her PhD research into Eucalyptus dyes and culturally-safe research methodologies.