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Transforming Futures Scholarships
A new opportunity exists for donors who wish to make a greater impact by establishing a named scholarship within the framework of our flagship equity program, Transforming Futures.
A father’s commitment to a cause close to his heart
Arts and Culture
‘Your government makes us go’: the hidden history of Chinese Australian women at a time of anti-Asian immigration laws
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.