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

Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain

Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson (Aunty Barb) has spent decades changing lives through education, poetry, and passionate advocacy – from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app to behind prison walls.

Nurturing and educating the youngest minds on campus

For two decades Kids’ Uni North educator Jenni Smith has championed children’s growth, harnessing the power of play-based learning and intentional teaching to support their wellbeing and development.

A decade of play

We all have a favourite toy from childhood. A beloved object we remember with fondness and nostalgia. A special place where we liked to play with family and friends. For many families across the Illawarra, those memories live on at the Early Start Discovery Space.

Celebrating 50 years of partnership between BlueScope and the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

From steelworks to lecture halls, the connection between BlueScope and the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has been built on a shared vision for the Illawarra. For John Nowlan, a current BlueScope executive and proud ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app alumnus, that relationship has been more than professional - it’s been personal. Together, the two institutions have helped shape the Illawarra as an economic powerhouse.

How ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app shaped Maree's path and purpose

It all began during her days as a curious and compassionate arts and law student at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

Glen Moore: Pioneer of one of Australia's most innovative science spaces

For more than 50 years, Illawarra local Glen Moore has been a passionate advocate for making science and technology accessible to the community. His enduring commitment to opening minds to broader realities and higher possibilities has had a wide-reaching and lasting impact.