Stories

We share profile stories and videos of individuals highlighting the innovation and impact of our high-achieving alumni all over the world.

Articles

2016 Alumni Awards

Across the globe UOW alumni continue to dissolve the boundaries of what’s possible.

Making an impact in 2016

A celebration of alumni aged under 35.

A curious traveller

Acclaimed painter and printmaker Guy Warren AM believes that creativity is in everyone – it’s just a matter of thinking outside the box and trying something different.

A dream come true

"Getting up and running in a high pressure, high expectations environments on the other side of the world was like climbing a mountain."

Culture in transit

When it comes to international influences for his work, Dr Laurens Tan has it covered; few other artists consider themselves concurrently a local in Las Vegas, Beijing and Wollongong.

Shifting perspectives

As the world continues to open up and boundaries become more fluid, the notion of identity becomes ever more complex.

A gift to water the seeds of innovation

Former University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO and his wife Suzanne Walker have gifted more than $1 million to UOW for a fund that fosters innovation and supports excellence.

One degree, two paths

Though they have each ventured down different paths in their careers, each could not be prouder of the other's achievements.

Wollongong to Wall Street

"It is important to give back to the University; to help our graduates get good jobs, apply what they’ve learned and give them the opportunity to take it to the next level."