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

Lisa's using laughter to cope with crisis

In a world full of COVID-19 news, University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student Lisa Hughes believes laughter is the best medicine.

Helping Country to heal after fire

Led by University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researcher Dr Anthony McKnight, a team of staff, students and community members are helping flora and fauna on Yuin Country in the Snowy Mountains to recover from the summer’s devastating bushfires.

Celebrating IWD 2020 - Each for Equal

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Linking Women Network along with the Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Jennifer Martin, celebrated IWD2020 with the campus community at an event where staff shared personal stories and insights, and the Executive launched new strategies and programs to target gender equality, diversity and inclusivity at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

The future of Port Kembla

Professor Chris Gibson, and Drs Chantel Carr and Andrew Warren (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) are working on an historical – geographical project to investigate the past, present and future significance of Australian industrial landscapes. It focuses on a crucial trading zone and one of the nation's most significant industrial precincts, Port Kembla.

PhD stories: Bella Ingram

The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) has so many high achieving PhD students, working towards solving real world problems. Meet Bella Ingram, a PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app, whose research investigates the prevalence of loneliness within people who have experienced addiction.

What do nutritionists really pack in their kids' lunch box?

It's a daily struggle – what should I pack in my child's lunch box today to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need?