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The power of two: Grace McCarthy and Payyazhi Jayashree’s impact on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app

An instant connection sparked a collaboration that has made ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s Business School a leader in transnational education

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld on establishing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app as a world leader in medical radiation physics research.

Meet the artist behind ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s Disability Guide cover

Tracy Davis on art, inclusion and finding her passion

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

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app students revamp Tanzanian school dormitory thanks to Brew Bequest

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app students, supported by the Cynthia Brew Bequest, transform a Tanzanian primary school dormitory, inspiring a lifelong love for humanitarianism.

The leap of faith across oceans that paid off

Hermoine Macura-Noble, 42, a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app communications graduate, author and the first Australian female English-speaking anchor in the Middle East, spoke with Michele Tydd about her ground-breaking international career.

Seeking safety, finding belonging

When civil war broke out in her home country, Zeljka Jovanovic’s whole world changed. Her family fled their beloved home to live as refugees and eventually settled in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. A place they now call home.

Teaching students to think well

They’ve enjoyed the privilege of special scholarships and small-group tutoring, but they’re also proving that their talents can change the world.

The accident that nearly ended Sarah Carli’s Olympic dream

During a routine training session at the gym, Sarah Carli faced a life-threatening injury. After emergency surgery, she was told she couldn’t exercise for five months. Competing in the Tokyo Olympics five months later seemed impossible.

Beyond the breakers

With its stunning beaches and surf breaks, the Illawarra is renowned for producing talented professional surfers. But for every young athlete that makes it on the competition circuit, countless others don’t – so it’s crucial to prepare for alternate futures.