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
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Alumni
Meet the UOW graduates helping change the narrative of mental illness
From lived experience to pioneering research, three UOW alumni are reshaping how we understand mental health, prevent burnout and support those who need it most.
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Alumni
Championing teacher wellbeing
In celebration of World Teacher’s Day, passionate educator of over 25 years Daniela Falecki shares her approach to improve teacher wellbeing, supporting educators and schools across Australia.
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Alumni
Meet our 2026 Alumni Awards finalists
Read more about the amazing finalists of the 2026 Alumni Awards.
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Alumni, Students
Grace Bowles graduates with a fresh take on justice
Grace doesn’t see justice as fixed, but as something that can always be improved and better understood.
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Alumni, Students
A family legacy of lifelong learning
For Martin and Rowan Keyes, graduating together is both a personal achievement and a meaningful family a story of support, opportunity and lifelong learning, proving the path to university can take shape at any stage of life.
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Alumni, Health and Medicine, Students
Local lifesaver’s next mission is nursing
As he graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing, Kiama local Zach Byron is taking a lifetime of service into nursing.