Stories from the worldwide UTS alumni network
The UTS alumni network spans the globe, allowing you to find inspiration in international success stories. As well as joining a community of industry-leading professionals, being a UTS graduate also offers you a range of alumni benefits that support you and your journey beyond study.
Meet UTS alumni
Hear from our graduates on how studying at UTS has transformed their lives and careers.
Emma Watkins
While you may have heard of her inclusive performance style, ongoing charity advocacy (and maybe even her 2020 UTS Young Alumni Award), most people don’t know that Emma is also a skilled filmmaker – having graduated from UTS with a Master of Media Arts Production in 2012.
From UTS to the Amazon by Jacinta Bailey
Jacinta Bailey started a not-for-profit education organisation in the Ecuadorian Amazon, while completing her Bachelor of Communication at UTS.
Hugh Jackman
High Jackman completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at UTS. He says "My passion and fire for learning was lit at UTS"
Anna Funder
Dr Anna Funder gained her Doctorate of Creative Arts at UTS. Her best-selling novel All that I Am, was born in the UTS Tower.
Emma Watkins
While you may have heard of her inclusive performance style, ongoing charity advocacy (and maybe even her 2020 UTS Young Alumni Award), most people don’t know that Emma is also a skilled filmmaker – having graduated from UTS with a Master of Media Arts Production in 2012.
From UTS to the Amazon by Jacinta Bailey
Jacinta Bailey started a not-for-profit education organisation in the Ecuadorian Amazon, while completing her Bachelor of Communication at UTS.
Hugh Jackman
High Jackman completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at UTS. He says "My passion and fire for learning was lit at UTS"
Anna Funder
Dr Anna Funder gained her Doctorate of Creative Arts at UTS. Her best-selling novel All that I Am, was born in the UTS Tower.
Alumni benefits
As a UTS graduate you will receive alumni benefits that can help you far into the future.
Alumni Advantage Program
As a UTS graduate, you automatically get a 10% discount on UTS postgraduate programs and many short courses through our Alumni Advantage program.
Career development
UTS Careers offers a variety of services and resources for current students and recent graduates within 2 years of course completion at UTS. Explore the career support offerings you can access below.
Support for entrepreneurs
UTS Startups is the home of entrepreneurship at UTS, inspiring and supporting technology-enabled entrepreneurship at scale in order to drive economic, employment and learning outcomes.
Alumni award winners
Each year, the UTS Alumni Awards highlight the extraordinary ways our graduates contribute to their profession and society.
Kate Cole OAM
Kate is at the forefront of new discoveries as a multiple award-winning scientist and engineer. Her main focus is on the control of respirable crystalline silica (also known as silica dust) and advocating for the health of construction workers across Australia.
Ben Newsome
After graduating with a degree in environmental biology, Ben’s love of nature and the outdoors propelled him into bush regeneration.
Julie McCrossin
Julie McCrossin has built an admirable career out of talking to people and stimulating thought-provoking conversations about things that matter.
Mayrah Sonter
Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has forged a successful career as a communications specialist, events producer and journalist, driven by her passion for empowering First Nations peoples.
Kate Cole OAM
Kate is at the forefront of new discoveries as a multiple award-winning scientist and engineer. Her main focus is on the control of respirable crystalline silica (also known as silica dust) and advocating for the health of construction workers across Australia.
Ben Newsome
After graduating with a degree in environmental biology, Ben’s love of nature and the outdoors propelled him into bush regeneration.
Julie McCrossin
Julie McCrossin has built an admirable career out of talking to people and stimulating thought-provoking conversations about things that matter.
Mayrah Sonter
Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has forged a successful career as a communications specialist, events producer and journalist, driven by her passion for empowering First Nations peoples.
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Alumni news and events
Discover the latest alumni stories, achievements and upcoming events from across the UTS community.
Data Science & Innovation Information Session
Wed 6 May 2026
6.00PM - 7.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
Online
Free admission
2026 Top100 Future Leaders Awards
Celebrating outstanding success in 2026 Top100 Future Leaders Awards.
Johanna Bell has been awarded the 2026 Copyright Agency-UTS New Writer’s Fellowship
Genre-defying’ author Johanna Bell, whose practice spans fiction, poetry, prize-winning picture books and community arts, will join the Creative Writing Department at UTS as its New Writer-in-Residence 2026.
From airports to zoos, where can business take you?
A UTS business degree can lead anywhere, from Western Sydney Airport to Sydney Zoo. Meet two UTS alumni who show how a business degree can open doors you never expected.
Data Science & Innovation Information Session
Wed 6 May 2026
6.00PM - 7.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
Online
Free admission
2026 Top100 Future Leaders Awards
Celebrating outstanding success in 2026 Top100 Future Leaders Awards.
Johanna Bell has been awarded the 2026 Copyright Agency-UTS New Writer’s Fellowship
Genre-defying’ author Johanna Bell, whose practice spans fiction, poetry, prize-winning picture books and community arts, will join the Creative Writing Department at UTS as its New Writer-in-Residence 2026.
From airports to zoos, where can business take you?
A UTS business degree can lead anywhere, from Western Sydney Airport to Sydney Zoo. Meet two UTS alumni who show how a business degree can open doors you never expected.
Contact UTS Alumni
For further information or enquiries regarding UTS Alumni call +61 2 9514 9861 or email alumni@uts.edu.au or stay connected by signing up to the UTS Alumni newsletter.
