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Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability

Venus Shell Systems CEO and UOW graduate, Dr Pia Winberg is seeing green with "the crop of Australia's future".

Inside the world of mental health nursing

Where compassion meets care.

Associate Professor Christopher Patterson recognised for life-saving act

The registered nurse and academic managed to save the life of a colleague on a day out with his son.

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We bring to life subjects that illustrate the impact our students, teaching, research and graduates make in the world.

The Stand exists to unlock the knowledge and expertise inside the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW), telling stories about our people and their accomplishments that inform, educate and inspire. This magazine was born out of a renewed sense of place, purpose and values that will guide the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in fulfilling its role in exploring how to resolve society’s large and complex social, environmental and economic challenges.

We believe education is one of the most powerful transformative forces on communities and individuals. It opens minds and helps people find purpose, meaning – and solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

This is our unified story – a story that draws on our past, understands the present, and looks to the future.

Articles

Breaking new ground

At 28, Sally Riley left her family home in country New South Wales and headed to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp with the idea of becoming an actor.

Food for thought

When it comes to mental health and behaviour, the brain has long been thought of as the primary therapeutic target – with mixed results and often undesirable side effects. But a growing body of evidence suggests that our diet and gut microbiota could play a much bigger role than first thought.

Making an impact

The UOW alumni community is made up of some pretty incredible people. Here we celebrate members of our global community who are establishing themselves as tomorrow’s leaders.

One sense of purpose, multiple careers

In a bold and rewarding move, UOW Commerce alumnae Anna Broadhead and Kristy Duffy traded corporate careers for a passion project.

A passion for public service

Who would have thought that when Gareth Ward became the disabilities officer at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, that – fast forward almost 20 years – he would be the first NSW Minister for Disability Services who actually had a disability?

A spirited start-up

Two words aptly define young businessman, Dean Martelozzo – diligent and determined – whether it’s the focus and discipline to power through daily work challenges, the resilience to overcome traumatic injury, or the drive to chase the big dreams.