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

Beyond the debate

As students from around Australia gathered at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app for a national debating championship, the spotlight was on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s unique approach to debating; fostering social connections, skills development and respect above all else.

Why community gardens have taken root along the South Coast

A new food survey is examining the rise of and demand for urban agriculture in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

Bega Valley-wide commitment to Indigenous recognition and change

A project to produce an artwork to make the entrance of the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) Bega Valley Campus a culturally safe space grew into an 18-month long multifaceted open art, language and cultural resource that is being widely utilised in the Bega Valley Community.

The roadmap to teaching in rural and regional areas

After a military career cut short, Batemans Bay-local Michael Clark unlocked his passion for teaching at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Eurobodalla. Now a dedicated primary school teacher and soon-to-be dad, Michael shares how regional education transformed his life and the lives of those around him.

Dr Kiran Trivedi's vision for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's India campus

Meet Dr Kiran Trivedi, who joins the academic line-up of the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's India campus as Associate Professor in Computing. With a wealth of experience, Dr Trivedi is primed to deliver a globally competitive education to prospective students in India.

Gender expression and my non-binary identity

Identity forms an incredibly important part of our lives. It is what we use to navigate the world around us and make sense of our position within it.