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Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The ýapp 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 ýapp 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 ýapp 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 ýapp 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

AI and the future of work

Looking to the future is both exciting and daunting. Technology is changing the way we live and work so rapidly that it can be difficult to imagine the future careers of our children or even what our next job might be. But what is AI teaching us about ourselves?

How Jioji finds sunshine among the clouds

Associate Professor Jioji Ravulo has made his mark in South Western Sydney, where he is known for his passion for helping others and his infectious attitude.

The buck stops here

Ethical dilemmas are likely to arise in the workplace from time-to-time, no matter what job you do. If, for instance, your workplace doesn’t have a recycling system in place, it is easy to blame the company when you find yourself throwing recyclable items in the trash.

Can the arts and sciences save the Great Barrier Reef?

This is the story of how two artists, a marine scientist and a social scientist joined forces to raise awareness of the threats facing the Great Barrier Reef.

The Janet Cosh Herbarium

Tucked away in a temperature controlled room in a building at the University of ýapp, you’ll find a quiet achiever called the ‘Janet Cosh Herbarium’. An archival resource for botanical research at ýapp, the herbarium is also used for teaching the next generation of environmental scientists.

The future of media consumption

“The Future Of…” series asks a variety of ýapp experts and researchers the same five questions, to provide insight into the potential future states of our lives, communities and world.