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Impact of giving

Giving today. Changing tomorrow.

Each and every gift to the University of Sydney has an impact, no matter the size. Together, we’ve achieved amazing things. Here are just some of the stories of impact, which will take you on a journey across our campuses – and beyond – to witness what has been made possible through philanthropy.

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A message from the the Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor

2024 has been a momentous year for the University of Sydney, including our rise to 18th in the QS World University Rankings.

Year in review

Philanthropy snapshot 2023 - 2024

These snapshots are a few examples of recent gifts, which have created opportunities to learn, research, and innovate across the University.

Feature stories

Uncovering Copernicus: A rare book's restoration breathes new life into history

A 1950s bequest to the Library continues to bring Renaissance history to life, 70 years on.

Transforming heartbreak into hope

Through a devastating tragedy, Marian has found a way to honour the love and legacy of her son.

Serendipity sparks a life-changing program

When a unique program for students with intellectual disabilities was on the verge of closing, a chance connection ensured it could continue to transform lives.

Changing the beat: new solutions for cardiac arrhythmias

When a cardiac arrhythmia makes itself known, it could change your life or even take it. A team of early-career researchers are looking for solutions by following a new path.

From Sydney to India: A life changing medical elective

Sydney medical students are given a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to undertake an elective term overseas, immersing themselves in new cultures and reshaping their understanding of medicine.

Empowering Indigenous voices: Simone Sherriff's journey of community, co-creation and collaboration

Community is the common thread throughout Dr Simone Sherriff's academic journey. Working hand-in-hand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia, she is ensuring that their needs and voices are at the heart of research practice.

Roar and score: how family support fuels Olympic dreams

One Sydney alumna‑turned‑Olympian has shown what community support makes possible.

Teaching the teachers

With a national teacher workforce shortage, philanthropy is helping to retain our educators by enabling a practice of lifelong learning and professional readiness.

Sowing seeds of change

Farmers are the backbone of this country. Now, new advancements within agricultural robotics are providing farmers with a helping hand and next level efficiency.

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Past issues

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More impact stories

12 November 2020

$2.82m donation brings new hope to those with chronic pain

A generous donation to the University of Sydney will enable research that could result in drug discovery, digital interventions and support for people with chronic pain - Australia's third most costly health condition.

05 November 2020

A lasting legacy for young composers

Soprano turned composition student, Jane Sheldon, is finding a new voice with the help of a star mentor and donor-funded program.

15 October 2020

A scholarship with the power to change young lives

The future is bright for Sakuni and Emmanuel, the first students to be receive scholarships and bursaries from the Adam Scott Foundation.

15 October 2020

The unique gift of friendship

We can never know when a lifelong friendship has just started or what amazing things that friendship might bring our way.

12 October 2020

University gifted rare original works by Shakespeare precursor and Faulkner

A copy of Ben Jonson's Folio (1616) and a complete set of the works of William Faulkner in first editions have been given to the University of Sydney by two separate donors.

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