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
Alumni
Giving voice to Country
Peter Hewitt, a Yuin artist and teacher, is introducing people to Country through his art and work in education.
Alumni
Crippling doubts that can sabotage career dreams
Call it a self-confidence crisis or an anxiety trait, Imposter Syndrome is a scourge that can insidiously scuttle the best of careers.
Alumni
Circularity looks good on you
The evidence of climate change is irrefutable, and according to the United Nations Environment Programme, our societal addiction to low-priced fast fashion is playing a significant part.
Alumni
Migration as art
For Stephen Copland, the chance discovery of his Cuban grandmother’s diary prompted a fundamental shift in his artistic practice, beginning a 30-year voyage that would give rise to a compelling new museum project in Italy.
Alumni
How to fight the war on waste
Every item we buy and throw away has an environmental footprint and Australians toss out a lot.
Alumni, Students
Scholarship was a bonus for Zach
Computers have always been a passion for Zach Hale, but when he just missed out on getting into a computer science course, he wasn’t sure how he could pursue his dream job.