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Articles
The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship program opens to UOW students
Studying overseas broadens any graduate’s horizon. Being immersed in a different culture offers students the chance to develop a different perspective on their area of expertise. Add to that an in-country leadership program coupled with a unique opportunity to build vital industry networks and it’s the chance of a lifetime.
The gift of enduring impact
Longevity of philanthropic giving can make a sustained impact on the lives and futures of many. 2020 marked a key milestone for several dedicated UOW donors. Their contributions stretch back decades and blaze a trail towards a better tomorrow.
Closing a gap in Indigenous healthcare
A philanthropic initiative by a Wollongong doctor is allowing the University of Wollongong to play a significant role in addressing a disparity in the healthcare system that has troubled him throughout his career. Last year, 3116 domestic doctors graduated from Australian medical schools yet only 46 were from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, according to Medical Deans Australia data.
Spirit of giving burns bright
The response to the monster bushfires that tore through the NSW South Coast and Southern Highlands last summer displayed the exceptional generosity of UOW staff and the vital importance of our research.
Scholarship opportunity comes full circle
Alumnus Dr George Wang pledges his support for future civil engineers
Planting the seeds of education
Moving away from home and beginning university is tough enough; throw in a global pandemic and finding your feet in a new environment and it becomes an even bigger challenge.