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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW) takes great pride in alumni worldwide making a global impact.
Alumni stories & profiles
Articles
Fighting crime by the numbers
“The work I do is definitely demanding and challenging and can be daunting at times. But at the end of the day it’s intellectually rewarding for me.â€
The Google within
Transitioning from the top echelons of a centuries-old global banking institution to the fluid and freewheeling world of Google might be a daunting prospect for some. Not so for Brendan Castle.
Making waves
As an athlete, Jessica Smith overcame her disability to represent Australia at the highest international level.
Mem Fox on mice, migrants and the magic of reading aloud
At the time, a young, unpublished Mem Fox was sending her first manuscript out to publishing houses, hoping to add Hush the Invisible Mouse to the landscape.
Mike's TV reality
There’s not a suit or a tie in sight on the 20th floor of Mike Sneesby’s Kent Street headquarters in Sydney. There is clean, barely furnished spaces and sweeping views over Darling Harbour, Western Sydney and to the Blue Mountains beyond.
Recognising exceptional alumni
Meet this year’s recipients, delivering real and sustained impact across research, innovation and business and create a better society for us all.