Alumni are the backbone of every university's legacy - not only are they powerful ambassadors but also generous donors. As a university woven into the social fabric of the communities we serve, the University of Wollongong (UOW) takes great pride in alumni worldwide making a global impact.
Alumni stories & profiles
Articles
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Following the threads
Creativity is a potent connector to identity, culture, community, and place. For Dr Virginia Keft, it is a conduit to unearthing the vast spectrum of ways we each experience how and where we belong.
Alumni, Education
A path from poverty
Sri Lanka’s tea estate communities are home to the nation’s most impoverished people.
Alumni, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Perfect chemistry
Next-generation smart sensors enabled by nanotechnology are leading advancements in diverse fields, delivering previously unimaginable levels of sensitivity and portability.
Alumni
The business of community
When he started his higher education journey in 1987 at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Matt thought he would be standing in front of a classroom teaching the next generation of students.
Alumni, Students
Second crack at education reaps rewards
UOW Sutherland graduate Aaron Flett reflects on how a pursuit of higher education later in life not only propelled his career but also inspired his own family's academic dreams.
Arts and Culture, Alumni
Effecting change for the greater good
From her school days to the present day, Ruby Bisson’s focus has been on creating impact to hopefully change behaviours and attitudes for the greater good.