As Editorial Training Manager for Nationwide News in Sydney, UOW graduate Peter O’Brien each year screens hundreds of would-be journalists for positions with The Australian, Daily Telegraph and other papers in the News Limited stable.
Kate Holdsowrth Bachelor of Science (2001) Bachelor of Arts (Honours)(2002)
When Kate Holdsworth told people she was studying a double degree in Science and arts, many were sceptical about the unusual combination. But now, only years later, her biology/communications degree from the University of Wollongong has led her to a career as an award-winning journalist at a science magazine.
Geoff Gillan Bachelor of Arts(Honours) University Medallist (1998)
Geoff Gillan waited a long time to have a novel published. Now, with his fantasy work Envious Gods released to critical acclaim in the United States, Gillan already has another book in the pipeline.
Chris Doyle Bachelor of Environmental Sciences (Honours) (1995) PhD (Fluvial Geomorphology) (2003)
UOW-trained environmental scientist and champion rugby player Dr Chris Doyle has kicked some big goals since moving from Wollongong to the Middle East two years ago.
Anna Patty really mixed the practical with the theoretical when she completed her Master of Arts (Journalism) degree at the University of Wollongong in 1992.
Virginia Falk Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Laws (2002) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (2003) Bachelor of Vocational Training and Education (CSU) Master of Laws (ANU)
Water is our most precious resource, a fact that UOW graduate Virginia Falk understands more than most. As the CEO of the Aboriginal Water Trust she works with indigenous communities around New South Wales on a range of water management issues. At the same time she manages family responsibilities alongside the completion of her PhD.
Lai Waqanisau Bachelor of Science (2003) Master of Environmental Science (2004)
Saving the worlds environment is all in a days work for UOW Environmental Science graduate Lai Waqanisau. He is currently employed as an Oceans Campaigner for the Australia Pacific division of Greenpeace.
Sub Lieutenant, Angela Pitt always dreamed of being a pilot. It was a dream that waxed and waned but eventually stuckand now shes flying high, literally. She is one of only a handful of female pilots to ever be sworn into the Royal Australian Navy. After 22 weeks training at HMAS Creswell in Nowra she recently headed off to Tamworth to complete six months of flight training to prepare her to get behind the controls of a Sea Hawk helicopter.
Martha Fasoulas Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 1998
Martha Fasoulas job description could include the title fairy godmother. After all, she is responsible for making sure that over 200 wishes come true each year. And to make that even more special, she grants those wishes to sick children as the Starlight Foundations Wishgranting Coordinator for NSW, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
Dr Ian Reece may have spent his working life as a science academic, but history has become his passion in retirement. The UOW graduate and former academic has published two historical books.
Dr Terry ODwyer Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) 1999 PhD 2004
Kiama man Dr Terry ODwyer is a classic case of life beginning at 40. Over the past 18 months Dr ODwyer, has completed his doctorate in Biological Sciences at UOW, married his long-time partner and fellow scientist Louise Puslednik and taken the final step in his fascinating journey from steelworker to international seabird research scientist.
Twenty years ago Professor David Griffiths urged a bright young post-graduate Mathematics Honours graduate to leave UOW to further his career. The 1986 University Medallist Matt Wand did just that.
