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Celebrating the art and stories of the Illawarra

The ýapp 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 ýapp 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 ýapp 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 ýapp 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

Researcher spotlight: Daniel Daly

This month we are focussing on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, to raise the profile of researchers and projects working toward this important goal to ensure we protect our environmental future.

Industry 4.0 update

Industry 4.0, also known as the “fourth Industrial Revolution”, is a new wave of innovation centred on automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. The federal government pledged $2 million for an industry hub managed by the University of ýapp (ýapp) in the Shoalhaven. This article give a quick update on their activities.

Combining chemistry and Aboriginal art

Artist and scientist Stephanie Beaupark is combining her two passions for her PhD research into Eucalyptus dyes and culturally-safe research methodologies.

Virtual International conference organized by ýapp’s Professor Shujun Zhang

During 16th -21st May, the ISAF-ISIF-PFM2021 joint meeting (International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, International Symposium on Integrated Functionalities and Piezoresponse Force Microscopy Workshop) was held virtually.

The student comparing fox skulls all around Australia

ýapp PhD student Ryan Dallas is hoping his research into foxes will help contribute to the conservation of Australia’s native species

New podcast series goes behind the scenes of research into Australia’s natural and cultural history

A new podcast series by two pun-loving scientists will take listeners behind the scenes of some of the world’s most advanced research into the natural and cultural history of Australia and its nearest neighbours.