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Meet the researchers advancing cancer research

Where the next breakthroughs begin.

Mastering the job interview

A guide to the do's and dont's according to a UOW expert

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We showcase the impact of UOW 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.

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Your favourite UOW stories of 2024

From book launches to a visit to the Masterchef kitchen, we've wrapped up our top five most loved stories of 2024.

Year in Review: Highlights of 2024

Reflecting on an eventful year, 2024 has been defined by the remarkable achievements of the University of (UOW) community – its staff, students and graduates.

Putting a lid on recycling myths

National Recycling Week (11–17 November) aims to improve recycling knowledge and promote better practices. We asked UOW's Dominique Di Leva to set the record straight on some of the most persistent recycling misconceptions.

Healing, heritage, and higher learning: Sharyn McDonogh’s UOW 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 changemaking enhances mental health

At 22, I found myself working on a grassroots project just outside Hanoi, Vietnam. This small initiative aimed to support children living with a disability and their families, and I was inspired by the profound impact it had on the community.

Associate Professor Christopher Patterson recognised for life-saving act

When Professor Valerie Harwood went into sudden cardiac arrest last year while at Hangdog Climbing Gym in , Associate Professor Christopher Patterson sprang into action.