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

Ella Young’s ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app: Community, connection, and clarity for the future

While ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's 50th anniversary turns an exciting new page for the University, 2025 marks Ella Young’s first chapter at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app coming to a close as she finishes her final year of undergraduate study. Looking forward to her future, Ella is positive that this new era for both her and the University will be one built on community and connection.

Professor Ken McKinnon: The visionary who shaped ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's future

Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon’s legacy as ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s second Vice-Chancellor remains profound and far-reaching. As the University celebrates its 50th anniversary, he reflects on his time here and vision for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's future.

Branching out: Growing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s global reach in Dubai

As President of the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app in Dubai (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½appD), Professor Mohamed-Vall M. Salem Zein has helped develop a globally respected campus, shaped by academic rigour, cultural understanding and an unfailing belief in the power of quality education.

Amity Lees on finding purpose through student leadership

As the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) celebrates its 50th anniversary, student Amity Lees believes the institution is powering forward on the journey to answer humanity’s biggest questions – and she is keen to come along for the ride.

Women supporting women in STEM

For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) is more than just a campus or a workplace.

Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

From personal trainer to nursing graduate to medical student, Donna Tonkin's educational journey at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app exemplifies how resilience and a supportive community can help turn mid-life career aspirations into reality.