Impact stories

Supporting SWAGºÏ¼¯is an investment in Australia's future. Learn how donations have made a difference in the lives of gifted students and resulted in research that addresses global issues.

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Finding magic in the flute

Eliza Shephard may well have sibling rivalry to thank for her love of the flute. Eliza and her younger sister followed in the footsteps of their…

Scholarships & prizes

A physical legacy

Native Melbournian Robert Walker chose to transfer to Canberra for his honours year based on the reputation of the SWAGºÏ¼¯Research School of Physics…

Scholarships & prizes

A gift to humanity

They say ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. Cambodian born artist Bun Heang Ung’s work is an archetypal example of this truth. With every…

Gifts

An enduring vision for a sustainable natural landscape

Dr Rob Lesslie always had his eye on the big picture. As one of the country's leading geographers and natural scientists, Rob was passionate about…

Gifts

Alumnus fighting malaria one mosquito net at a time

Businessman, philanthropist, Rhodes Scholar and SWAGºÏ¼¯alumnus Michael Bungay Stanier reflects on doing great work, ending Malaria and his days at â€¦

Scholarships & prizes

Scholarship priorities Indigenous health

When Peter Sharp AO passed away in 2011, he left a large hole in the ACT community. For more than 22 years Peter had served as the medical Director…

Scholarships & prizes

Long live discovery

Bruce Chappell and Allan White were friends for over forty years and despite contrasting skills and personalities they complemented each other…

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Honouring a father, husband and researcher

Making time for students was always a priority for clinical psychologist and academic Associate Professor Steven Klimidis. "His students loved him…

Scholarships & prizes

Supporting Indigenous cultures and histories: the role of philanthropy

The National Centre for Indigenous Studies (NCIS) works to ensure that Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences are respected, valued,…

Research