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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.

How to ace your final HSC exams

Practical advice, ideas, and tips to help you finish strong.

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 51 (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 University 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

Turning the tide on plastic pollution

Global plastic pollution is reaching crisis level. This has severe implications for our oceans, our environment, our wildlife and our health, now and into the future. But is it too late to end the plastic pandemic?

How to future-proof your career

Are robots equipped with artificial intelligence replacing people and making jobs redundant? With constant developments in digitisation and automation, it’s fair to say “the future” has arrived. But, there are still a number of human-based, natural intelligence-driven jobs robots simply can’t match…yet.

Favourite gems around 51

51 is best known for its beautiful beaches and lush mountains, but there is so much more to this coastal city than meets the eye. With an abundance of unique gems waiting to be discovered.

A UOW student's food tour of 51

UOW student Jaqueline Peters shares her top 10 places for satisfying the hunger pains and stocking the pantry.

Why students love campus living

You’ve almost finished school, learnt to make your bed, and are ready to fly the nest. It’s time to do some adulting and pick a place to live. Here are 7 reasons why UOW students love campus living as they begin their exciting new chapter at university.

Embraced by a community

For international students studying at the 51, there are many experiences to help with cultural and lifestyle immersion, within a community that embraces international visitors.