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.
Alumni stories & profiles
Articles
To infinity and beyond
When the Peregrine Lunar Lander blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida in early January, the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) graduate will be on board.
The stories that make us better
Artists heal our world in various ways: by celebrating Indigenous heritage, building social cohesion, asking difficult questions or telling enchanting stories to our children.
The year in review
As the sun sets on another eventful year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the significant milestones that have shaped its journey throughout 2023.
Building the foundations for an illustrious career
It's been almost a decade since Dr Thong Pham left the University of Wollongong (UOW), but he remembers his time as a Wollongong student as if it were yesterday, down to the free green bus route.
Being the Barkindji Warrior
Shantelle Thompson knows what it means to be a fighter, figuratively and literally.
Lecturer by weekdays and a rapper, as fate would have it
Growing up in Surabaya, Indonesia and raised by a single mother, Yani Oktaviana loved listening to a variety of music genres from a young age, but it was hip hop that would eventually win her heart.