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

What’s it like to study engineering?

Are you still trying to decide whether a STEM degree is the right fit for you?

What it’s like to win a year of free accommodation at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

This time last year, Niamh Mitton won a year of free accommodation at Kooloobong Village. We asked her how everything has changed since then.

How Early Admission can make the biggest difference during the HSC

We know that securing an early offer can relieve stress, taking the pressure off those final exams. But don’t take our word for it, hear from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student, Tariro, whose Early Admission experience transformed her HSC season from a stress fest to a year to remember.

A letter to year 12 me

The time has finally come. I have officially accomplished what I set out to achieve once I finished high school: graduate university. Year 12 seems like forever ago and now, here I am, finishing my final semester and ready to graduate.

Student advocate awarded ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Council’s Volunteer of the Year

As a member of the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s Student Advisory Council, Carly Lavings has helped to spearhead a number of changes to student life, with the aim of making the university experience more accessible for all.

Easy tips to save money and thrive as a uni student in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

Uni students typically have a lot on their plate – whether it’s studying for those final exams, organising what’s for dinner, or rounding up mates for a well-deserved beach day, the last thing you want on your mind is finances. Fortunately, there are plenty of great opportunities to save money and thrive around ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app, from the CBD, to on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campus.