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

Advocacy through imagery with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app graduate Melissa Hammond

For award-winning multidisciplinary artist Melissa Hammond, her recent artistic achievements are a way to reach more people and create positive change for people with invisible disabilities.

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.

Empowering women to lead

Learn how a Bachelor of Engineering can empower you to break boundaries and unlock a world of career opportunities.

Nursing students scrub up for success

To mark International Nurses Day, we shine a light on the people behind the scrubs – the dedicated nursing students who are turning their passion for care into a purpose-driven career.

World Autism Day: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app graduate Zoe Simmons on the power of advocacy

Growing up, Zoe Simmons thought her experiences of sensory overwhelm, aversion to certain textures and noises, extreme anxiety, and difficulty with social cues was something everyone experienced.