Alumni stories & profiles
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.
Articles
Booked for summer: UOW alumni reads to get lost in
There’s nothing better than long, lazy summer days and nothing more satisfying than diving into a stack of brilliant books, especially when they’re penned by talented members of the UOW community.
How mining engineering students will power Australia’s clean energy future
Australia’s push towards net zero cannot happen without mining. From the copper and rare earths needed for wind turbines to the lithium that powers electric vehicles, every step of the renewable energy transition relies on resources beneath the ground.
Life lessons at the feet of grandmother mountain
Indigenous Elder Dr Aunty Barbara Nicholson (Aunty Barb) has spent decades changing lives through education, poetry, and passionate advocacy – from UOW to behind prison walls.
Advocacy through imagery with UOW graduate Melissa Hammond
For award-winning multidisciplinary artist Melissa Hammond, her recent artistic achievements are a way to reach more people and create positive change for people with invisible disabilities.
Graham Lancaster’s golden rule
UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease
Glen Moore: Pioneer of one of Australia's most innovative science spaces
For more than 50 years, Illawarra local Glen Moore has been a passionate advocate for making science and technology accessible to the community. His enduring commitment to opening minds to broader realities and higher possibilities has had a wide-reaching and lasting impact.