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Swinburne design alum changing the world one idea at a time

Swinburne communication design alum Trinity Ross, today at the helm of her own creative agency, believes that creativity and design can change the world. 

Swinburne students take home first prize in international Beta Alpha Psi competitions in the US

Five students from Swinburne’s Xi Sigma Beta Alpha Psi chapter have taken home first place in international competitions at the Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. 

Swinburne alum enables ten inaugural study abroad scholarships

The Giles Family Foundation Semester Exchange Grant provides generous financial support for students to study overseas for a semester, inspired by alum Michael Giles’ own study abroad experiences.

Swinburne scholarship recipient at the cutting edge of engineering

The Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Postgraduate scholarship has been established in honour of Pio’s legacy and dedication by his widow, Marisa.

Sarawak alum using tech for good

At a tender 26 years, Sarawak alum Jordan Chang co-founded a digital marketing agency and a not-for-profit organisation. Jordan is passionate about using technology and social media for good. Read Jordan’s journey. 

Simon Hammond

It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a visionary leader, Mr. Simon Hammond, the esteemed founder and executive chair of creative agency 50 Crates, and the force behind Hammond Thinking.

Celebrating over 50 years of service of Bruce McDonald 

At 21 years old, in the late summer of 1965, Bruce McDonald embarked on his first proper job at Swinburne Technical College.

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Barbara Dicker Oration

The 2023 Barbara Dicker Oration extended the work of the Barbara Dicker Brain Sciences Foundation, and its important research in dementia, depression and other brain sciences. Listen to the oration here.

Camberwell Art Show 2

Camberwell Art Show

A 60-year-old art exhibition is enabling young people in need to picture a brighter future at Swinburne, thanks to the Rotary Club of Camberwell.