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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 momentus year for the University of Sydney, including our rise to 18th in the QS World University Rankings. This all‑time high is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our community across Australia – from the Quadrangle, to NSW regional communities, to our research station in the Great Barrier Reef.

Year in review

Philanthropy snapshot 2022 - 2023

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.

Healing bodies, healing Country

Native grains have healing potential. These gratifying grasses are not only a fantastic food source that could lower chronic disease rates, but could also have environmental and cultural benefits for the communities where they grow.

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.

Building knowledge

Life in Sydney city can be a challenge. But a unique collaboration between architects, donors, researchers, and students is hoping to innovate and educate towards a more liveable Sydney.

Picturing a brighter future

A fascination for art and creativity can set up a life of discovery and open-mindedness. An enriched school outreach program at the Chau Chak Wing Museum is equipping more students with the gift of wonder.

A keen eye on the future

Wanting her gift to have maximum impact, Jennie Mackenzie became a supporter of the Charles Perkins Centre. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Centre is fighting to improve global health.

Student support adds up

Education is more than just the sum of its parts. Hundreds of students from under-represented backgrounds have come to Sydney in 2023 thanks to scholarships that are changing their trajectories.

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Past issues

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More impact stories

07 December 2023

Engineered for success

Study is never easy. Young people from the country also face the difficulties of moving to the city, where life is more expensive. Ellen Ash wanted to make that journey easier.

19 September 2023

A travelling legacy: Charles Badham's pursuit of equitable education

When Reverend Charles Badham joined the University of Sydney in 1867, he travelled throughout the colonies calling for donors to support bursaries. More than 150 years later, his dedication has established a tradition of giving that continues today.

Gold in Paris, antibiotic resistance and the start of a science career

An accommodation scholarship to the University of Sydney gave Kawana Crowe, a proud Wiradjuri woman from Macksville, the security she needed to pursue her science dreams.

Kicking goals: Clare Wheeler on football and the future

A scholarship helped support Clare Wheeler's move to Sydney to pursue a degree while building her professional football career. Now, her desire to push herself beyond her comfort zone has taken her around the world.

Finding reconstructive solutions

They house the parts we need to see, hear, eat and breathe. Our heads and necks are machines for living but also subject to cancers that can destroy it all. New technology has changed all that.