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.
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Alumni
The changing climate of the law
Matt Ward speaks convincingly about how his profession will embrace the global shift towards creating a healthy planet. He is not a bio-scientist working on a drought-resistant wheat or an architect designing eco homes that run on sunflower oil. He is a criminal lawyer.
Alumni
Window of opportunity in Illawarra Flame House
If you’ve ever wondered how to get a whole house through customs, Lloyd Niccol is your man.
Alumni, Law, Politics and Society
Love of languages inspired Jacob to chase his dreams
Jacob May has made the most of his five years at UOW.
Alumni
Carving a legal career outside of the courtroom
Currently working with the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet as a principal policy advisor in countering violent extremism, most of Jenna's career has been in disability. About this she says, “I didn't go into disability because I had a disability. I honestly didn’t realise – until after the first cornea transplant – that things were pretty dire.”
Alumni
The gentleman fighter
You can’t help but smile when you meet him. Lovemore by name, love more by nature.
Alumni
Getting salty for the planet
Blend ESQ Founder and Director Robyn Johnson has spent two decades guiding businesses to operate within our environmental laws and influencing environmental controls on significant projects. But when she looked through the lens of a group of ten-year-old students, she began to question whether she was genuinely using her skills to the greatest impact.