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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

An interview with Professor Eileen McLaughlin

Professor Eileen McLaughlin has just joined ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health. She recently spoke with Carly Evans and shares what attracted her to the role, her pathway into science and her latest research.

Superwomen of STEM

In recent years, the cry to get more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers – and support them to flourish – has amplified. The Australian Government’s Advancing Women in STEM strategy stands beside significant action in schools, universities and businesses, all aiming to increase gender equity.

Creating a healthy country

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with a shortage of doctors across regional, rural and remote Australia, it’s a tough time to practise medicine in country towns.

The next generation of rural doctors

University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s Graduate Medicine Shoalhaven is helping to transform medical services in the rural community.

Why Yasmine's research is deeply personal

It is research that is incredibly important for Yasmine, one of few dietitians globally who has been diagnosed with the disease.

A doctor's search for adventure

From Arnhem Land to Antarctica, Dr Rhys Harding has always searched for adventure. Now, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app graduate has certainly found it, as the only doctor on the ground at a research station in Antartica.