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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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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.

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Roar and score: how family support fuels Olympic dreams

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

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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.

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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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03 May 2022

Showing up for others, thanks to supporters

Student bursaries remain a critical lifeline for students in desperate need of financial support. For Tim Bishop, they have enabled him to focus on realising his career aspiration as a linguist whilst raising a young family.

16 March 2022

Australia's sustainable transport future gets $7.9 million boost

Neil Smith, an internationally successful transport business owner, envisions a green transport future for Australia and is donating $7.9m to the University to help make that a reality.

03 March 2022