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Billionaire’s record $100m donation to University of Sydney aims to increase diversity in Stem sector

Tech founder Robin Khuda wants to make ‘positive societal impact’ by increasing opportunities for women in sector where he made his fortune

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The University of Sydney is now the largest beneficiary of philanthropy in New South Wales after a billionaire donated $100m to drive young girls into Stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

The record donation from tech founder Robin Khuda will fund a two-decade program addressing the underrepresentation of women studying and working in Stem – with a particular focus on western Sydney.

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