ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Art Collection features thousands of works that represent and shape the University's cultural identity

Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson has changed lives for decades from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app to behind prison walls.

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

Jenni Smith reflects on the privilege of helping the smallest voices create the greatest impact

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We showcase the impact of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app 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

Nursing students scrub up for success

To mark International Nurses Day, we shine a light on the people behind the scrubs – the dedicated nursing students who are turning their passion for care into a purpose-driven career.

Women supporting women in STEM

For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) is more than just a campus or a workplace.

Anuradha Gupta: Global health trailblazer

From ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app MBA graduate to a champion of global health, Anuradha Gupta's journey demonstrates how a strong academic foundation combined with compassionate leadership can transform millions of lives across developing nations.

World Autism Day: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app graduate Zoe Simmons on the power of advocacy

Growing up, Zoe Simmons thought her experiences of sensory overwhelm, aversion to certain textures and noises, extreme anxiety, and difficulty with social cues was something everyone experienced.

Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app community.

Vivid Sydney’s Gill Minervini on finding the write path

2025 is a milestone year for Gill Minervini. As Vivid Sydney’s Festival Director, she prepares for its 15th anniversary while reflecting on another key milestone—her creative journey that began in a eucalyptus-lined classroom at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.