Stories of Impact
Discovery
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A legacy to change the future
John Northey Ashford was a mechanical engineer, a keen glider, and a man with a lifetime of interest in new technologies.
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Women in engineering
Elyse’s research demonstrates the forces at play in the joints of children with lower limb deformities.
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Cooling therapy helps babies survive
Dani Forster’s work is the difference between life and death for some of our most vulnerable babies.
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New paths to success
Researchers are using neural engineering to tackle conditions such as autism and epilepsy.
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Out of Thin Air
After years of testing and development, a multidisciplinary team researchers have turned a light bulb moment into something that promises to save many thousands of children from deadly pneumonia.
Place
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A harvest of dreams
A scholarship set up by Mildura Alumni is helping rural students overcome the tyranny of distance.
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Caring for culture
The Grimwade Centre is sharing university knowledge and learning traditional Gija knowledge from Warmun.
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A roof over every head
Carolyn Whitzman believes affordable housing has the power to save lives.
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Student Appeal
Stephanie Lin has been both a recipient and donor of the Student Appeal, which helps students struggling financially.
Education
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Positive Melbourne experience inspires scholarship
Kate Mak is now studying at Melbourne Law School, which would not have been possible without the support of Asia Leaders scholarship.
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Written from the heart
Anders Furze had a specific plan when he applied for the Master of Journalism degree: to graduate as soon as he could and enter the workforce.
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Building a future
The Future Leaders Scholarship has helped talented Melbourne alumna Renee Miller-Yeaman’s career go from strength to strength.
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Maths figures in a bright future
When Georgia Tsambos was in high school, her favourite subject was maths, a love she has carried through to her university studies.
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A time to embrace the Bard
A bequest has enabled Dr. David McInnis to unlock an unexpected hoard of Shakespearean treasures.
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Emergency ward to hospital board
Jenny Taing is giving back to the University that gave her opportunities.
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Next-generation maths education
With her living bequest, Professor Kerry Landman – the first female professor in the University’s mathematics department – aims to share the beauty of maths by supporting future teachers in the field.
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Making Sense of the World
An extraordinary gift is changing the course of history.
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A passion for teaching
A family’s generosity has supported one graduate’s vision for a more positive classroom experience.
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A passion for preservation
Dr Chris Murray has enjoyed a successful career in dentistry, but to contribute to a better future, he’s leaving a gift in his Will to support his personal passion.
Community
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A global outlook: Every opportunity to learn
Eric Woo is the first member of his family to attend university. He is motivated by a passion for different cultures, gratitude for the opportunities he has been given, and a quiet self-confidence instilled by a perceptive high school maths teacher.
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Propping up the future
Dr Geoffrey Vaughan’s amazing legacy continues in his generous bequest to help the next generation of Melbourne rugby players.
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Providing access to a better future
Ali is now able to pursue his dream to become a commercial lawyer.
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First in family
From an early age, Elizer Jay de los Reyes (Jay) dreamt of becoming a lawyer. He liked the idea of defending people who’d been oppressed.
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Fluid thinking makes a splash
Sam Skinner has a post-doctoral plan to improve global water recycling in the wastewater industry.
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Time and distance not a problem for first wholly online graduate
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When a world-class capital needs a world-class arts training faculty
Philanthropists come in all shapes and sizes, but for Martyn Myer there’s only one approach: roll up your sleeves and don’t take no for an answer.
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Demonstrating Expertise
Dental alumni take students’ learning beyond books.
Global
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Supporting women in medicine
Generous bequests enable a medical student to nurture her dream career.
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Learning in the field
Brendan Garrett attended field classes in Timor-Leste thanks to the Alan Gilbert Mobility Scholarship.
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Examining Chinese education
Deyun Yang is examining the marketing practices of four highly selective 'demonstrative' secondary schools in China.
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Harvard experience enriches Melbourne student
Studying at Harvard has helped Stephanie Harding broaden her horizons and her networks.
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Setting sights on Asia
Commerce student Elizabeth Smith zeros in on international marketing thanks to community support.
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Empowering the Atlantic Fellows
In October 2016, Atlantic Philanthropies donated $US50 million to the University of Melbourne to establish the Atlantic Fellows to drive societal change from the root up.
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Agents for Change
A long-term project is developing leaders to tackle social inequity.