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Welcome to the official University of Technology Sydney alumni page. Stay connected with fellow alumni and the latest University news and events!

CRICOS: 00099F | TEQSA: PRV12060 UTS is a vibrant and innovative university with over 200,000 alumni spread across the globe. All students who have graduated from UTS or from one of its antecedent institutions automatically become a valued member of the UTS alumni community and network.

‘Like’ this page to connect and network with your fellow alumni and be kept up-to-date with all the latest UTS news and events. Also be sure to take advantage of all the benefits of being an alumnus by providing us with your contact details at www.alumni.uts.edu.au

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, sharing exciting news with you and inviting you to exclusive events. UTS antecedent institutions

Balmain Teachers College (later William Balmain College)
Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Education
Ku-ring-gai College of Advanced Education
New South Wales Institute of Technology
Sydney College of the Arts, School of Design
Sydney College of Advanced Education
The College of Chinese Medicine

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22/01/2026

Galuwa Indigenous Experience Day brought together students from 6 schools to explore University, strengthen their connection to UTS and celebrate the achievements of students that participated in the pilot Indigenous Leadership Program.

🚀 The success of this program was driven by our Indigenous Student Ambassador network at UTS Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, a leading centre committed to high‑quality Indigenous and developing the next generation of Indigenous scholars.

🤝 Students had the opportunity to engage with faculty stalls, weaving and campus tours.

Our wonderful alumni had the honour of presenting participation awards to graduates of the program:
+ Ben Armstrong 🎮 Representing the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT, Ben is the winner of 2024 Rising Star Award at the Australian Game Developer Awards and has played in internationally-streamed Dungeons & Dragons events.

+ Whoopi Hutman ✈️ Representing the UTS Faculty of Design and Society, Whoopi is a proud & Pasifika woman and a at Qantas, leading initiatives on the Qantas homepage to ensure inclusive experiences for all users.

📧 Want to get involved more at UTS as an graduate? Email us at alumni@uts.edu.au

16/01/2026

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a ? 🪸 When you picture marine biologists, you might imagine endless days diving on coral reefs or swimming with dolphins. 🐬 While those moments do happen, they’re only a small part of the job.

🧪 Dr Emma Camp, , marine biologist and leader of the Future Reefs Program at UTS, shares what the field actually involves. From analysis and to , teaching and engagement, marine biology is a broad and varied career path with many specialisations.

📹 Click the link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YO1ic2o2Ac

UTS Science

13/01/2026

Did you know that UTS has a newsletter? 📧 To keep you connected with the latest and most relevant university and , we need to know where you are and how best to contact you.

Click the link to update your contact details 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bzGDJo

What to expect in a UTS Alumni Newsletter:
➡️ Early access to UTS events; including Alumni professional and wider university events
➡️ Exclusive news on campus life, fellow UTS Alumni + more
➡️ for UTS Alumni to give back

09/01/2026

'I laughed because it's not often you get a trophy in the second part of your life.'

Celebrated television producer, journalist, and writer Vanessa Gorman was awarded the 2025 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Award. As a long-time producer of the
ABC’s Australian Story, Vanessa has directed and interviewed countless Australians with integrity and compassion. Her dedication to sharing knowledge and amplifying unheard voices has made her a beacon in Australian media.

Watch the video to find out more: https://youtu.be/W_rz6qeH9UY

07/01/2026

📱Alumni Spotlight: Leonie Valentine
Meet Leonie Valentine, a Master of Arts in Communication Management graduate from UTS: University of Technology Sydney 💡 Leonie shares the unexpected lesson that taught her and insights on maintaining professional relationships with experience in leadership and innovation.

A bit more about Leonie... she is the CEO & Founder of New Dai, a strategy consultancy helping organisations accelerate responsible adoption, streamline CX, , & Operations, and drive efforts. 👩‍💻 Her prior roles have involved creating products and promoting practical AI applications for rural and regional Australian SMEs. 💻

⭐ Her impact extends beyond her business where she serves on multiple boards - including Victorian Chapter Committee Member for Chief Executive Women, and previously led Women@Google APAC, co-founded Google's first Women Director+ Network in APAC.

UTS Faculty of Design and Society

06/01/2026

A UTS Business degree that truly turned into a business! 🚀

Meet Cassandra (), founder of and proud graduate. In just 12 months, she’s grown her agency into a talented team of four, delivering standout marketing services and big‑picture strategy.

With UTS as the foundation of her business knowledge, Cassandra applies what she learned every day - helping clients grow, connect, and dream bigger. 💡📈

Watch this reel to see what a week in the life of a business owner really looks like!

05/01/2026

From UTS classrooms to femtech innovation 🧬 forEVA, co-founded by a UTS Faculty of Law grad, is redefining women’s health by decoding the menstrual cycle. Plus - Jaya Dadwal is hiring UTS students as interns to lead the forEVA marketing team!

This is empowering health and futures 🚀💪
➡️ Swipe through to read about forEVA's research and student-led marketing team

Are you a UTS: University of Technology Sydney grad looking for interns? You can also give back to the UTS community and provide work experience to students. Visit the link for more information 🔗 https://industry.careerhub.uts.edu.au/content/advertise+a+job+or+internship

Featured students (in order): Maya Bernard, Sofia Lawrence, Katelyn Prins & Caitlin Montgomery

UTS Careers

29/12/2025

🧱 Alumni Spotlight: Alessandro Belgiorno-Nettis
Alessandro Belgiorno-Nettis, a UTS Bachelor and Master of Architecture graduate and proud UTS Ambassador, is reshaping the future of design through GSB Architecture - a practice he co-founded with two fellow UTS alumni.

At GSB, the mission is clear: democratise good design. Their work champions architecture that is functional, meaningful, and stripped of unnecessary ostentation. From celebrating raw materials to prioritising adaptive reuse over demolition, GSB is committed to reducing the ecological footprint of the built environment.

Alessandro’s journey is a powerful example of how UTS alumni are leading with purpose and creativity... but most importantly collaboration with fellow alumni! 🌱🏛️

UTS Faculty of Design and Society

22/12/2025

What does a day look like for someone decoding the brain? 🧠 Meet Minduli Withana, UTS Science alumni with a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pre-Medicine) and now a Neuroscience PhD student at UTS.

Her research dives deep into the complexities of the human brain, pushing the boundaries of what we know about cognition and neurological health 🔬 From lab work to groundbreaking discoveries, Minduli is shaping the future of neuroscience and inspiring the next generation of scientists 🧬

Want to be featured? Email us 📧 alumni@uts.edu.au

19/12/2025

UTS graduate Ravi Prasad founded Parliament on King as more than a café - it’s a place where food, books, and community intersect with purpose. Here, refugees and asylum seekers share their culinary traditions, creating meals that nourish both body and spirit. 🥘🌍

“UTS taught me the real value of listening very carefully, to every voice, in every room, because sometimes the most powerful ideas are expressed by the quietest voices. We don’t solve collective problems without a collective approach.” - Ravi

This is a space where business becomes a social enterprise, and where hospitality is rooted in dignity and inclusion.

18/12/2025

ActivateUTS hosted their annual ActivateUTS Awards - dedicated to recognising the passion, creativity, and impact of our 170+ clubs and societies.
🏅 🏆 Two - Ruby Hartley and Sahel Mohammed - won the Student Life Medallion, awarded to individuals with exceptional contributions to campus life and who left a lasting legacy at UTS.

⚽ 🏀 🎾 The 2025 Activate Sporting Awards of Excellence was hosted to honour the incredible achievements, hard work, and unforgettable moments that defined this year in UTS Sport. 4 awesome alumni presented awards at the event: Stephanie White, Aimee Purcell, Samuel Colless & Lucy McJannett

UTS: University of Technology Sydney UTS Sport

17/12/2025

Have you ever wondered what a UTS Startups founder carries in their bag? It's more than just a laptop! 💻 These founders are revealing their essential work tools and emergency kits 🤔

Swipe through to find out more ➡️
Angelique Wan - UTS Business School alumni 🗣️ Consent Labs
Aleistor Crawford - UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT alumni 🏡 Inspected app video tours
Annie Qi - UTS Business School and UTS Transdisciplinary School alumni 🤳 Mercif
Mona Chiha - UTS Business School alumni 🧐 JurisTechne

UTS Alumni can take advantage of special discounts at UTS Startups, click the link to find out more 🔗 https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/alumni/your-alumni-benefits/support-entrepreneurs

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