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Alumni
Achieving great things through corporate partnerships
Creating a new generation of Indigenous doctors
A Ray of sunshine to help Indigenous students achieve their dreams
During the 2021 Covid lockdown, Ray McGill spent three sleepless nights dealing with a conundrum many people would envy.
This donor is giving his time and 10k to students with bright ideas
There are many innovative ideas that come from students studying at the University of Wollongong (UOW), but most don’t have the finances or support to turn those ideas into profitable businesses.
The confidence boost Chloe-Lea needed
Chloe-Lea Sullivan is working four jobs while studying at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her mental health conditions make the juggling of school, work and finances challenging. But with the help of three donor-funded scholarships, Chloe-Lea can get the support she needs.
Finding a cure for motor neurone disease
When Professor Yerbury AM learned that his family suffered from the genetic form of motor neurone disease (MND), a fatal disease that affects motor neurones in the brain and spinal control, he gave up his successful career as a professional basketball player to study biological sciences at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Now, he’s dedicated to finding a cure for MND.