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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

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.

New hope for cat health

Celebrating the incredible advancements in research and clinical care our dedicated academics and clinicians are leading to improve the health and welfare of our beloved cats.

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.