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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

Bronte O’Brien graduates with honours after life-changing journey

When Bronte O’Brien was 20, she became a mum. She didn’t have a degree, a long-term plan or a safety net, just a newborn baby boy and a quiet determination to build a better future for them both.

Donna Tonkin: Rural medicine, reinvention and resilience

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

Your path to uni as a non-school leaver

Discover how the University of ýapp supports non-school leavers in pursuing their dream careers. This guide offers insider tips, bridging courses, and financial aid options to help you start your undergraduate journey at ýapp.

Mitch Hoskins: A former officer's new mission towards healing

A former police officer turned psychology student, Mitch Hoskins is on a mission to support first responders and his community. As ýapp marks its 50th anniversary, Mitch is more determined than ever to make a lasting impact.

Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s ýapp journey

At 60, Sharyn McDonogh is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. A survivor, scholar, and First Nations advocate, Sharyn’s healing through “academic grounding” inspires all who meet her.

How it works: HECS-HELP and CSPs for Australian students

Are you confused on how to pay for university? Here is everything you need to need to know about HECS-HELP and CSPs.