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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (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
Got a question about starting uni? You can ask a student
Ever thought your question might be too silly to ask? When you call or live chat on the Ask a Student portal, your questions will be answered by real UOW students (past and present) with valuable insights, who were once in your position and likely also had some of the same questions when they were looking to start uni.
What to do if you don't know what to do
Not sure what to study after high school? Feeling anxious and unsure? Trust us, you’re not alone. In fact, we did a study that found about 15% of you basically have no idea at all and 57% of you have some idea, but not really.
Arts and Culture
10 books to read before you turn 25
As far as lists of ‘things to do’ go, this one's pretty good. Novelist, playwright and Discipline Leader of English and Creative Writing at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Dr Catherine McKinnon, shares the books she thinks every curious knowledge seeker should read before they turn 25.
Community
How to avoid the loneliness of social media
Ever felt a pang of loneliness when scrolling Instagram or immediately after you close the app for the last time at night? Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Roger Patulny, says there are three ways to use social media, and two of them are linked with high feelings of loneliness. Here’s how to get the balance right.
The 5 most Instagrammable spots on campus at UOW
Here’s my list of gems at UOW that are worthy of your Insta grid.
Community
My journey through UOWx
The move to online learning after Covid-19 hit was a huge change. But it was a change that made me want to be more involved with university and the programs that were on offer. It was at this point I decided to look into UOWx.