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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

Your favourite ýapp stories of 2024

From book launches to a visit to the Masterchef kitchen, we've wrapped up our top five most loved stories of 2024.

Year in Review: Highlights of 2024

Reflecting on an eventful year, 2024 has been defined by the remarkable achievements of the University of ýapp (ýapp) community – its staff, students and graduates.

Putting a lid on recycling myths

National Recycling Week (11–17 November) aims to improve recycling knowledge and promote better practices. We asked ýapp's Dominique Di Leva to set the record straight on some of the most persistent recycling misconceptions.

Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s ýapp journey

At 60, Sharyn McDonogh is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. A survivor, scholar, and First Nations advocate, Sharyn’s healing through “academic grounding” inspires all who meet her.

How changemaking enhances mental health

At 22, I found myself working on a grassroots project just outside Hanoi, Vietnam. This small initiative aimed to support children living with a disability and their families, and I was inspired by the profound impact it had on the community.

Associate Professor Christopher Patterson recognised for life-saving act

When Professor Valerie Harwood went into sudden cardiac arrest last year while at Hangdog Climbing Gym in ýapp, Associate Professor Christopher Patterson sprang into action.