Liam Scanlan
Maitland NSW
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Just three weeks into his degree, at age eighteen, Liam started his own surf brand – Eat Your Water. The brand’s mission is to promote environmental conservation, using the t-shirts as walking billboards of positivity. Today, Eat Your Water is one of the largest independent surf brands in Australia. Liam hopes that through his actions he can show others how small gestures can create a ripple effect of positivity. The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship student wants to create a ripple effect in the wider community by sharing his knowledge and experience with other young people who are eager to start businesses. Through the experience as a Ma & Morley scholar, he hopes to grow in his capacity as a change leader and continue to encourage today’s youth to play an integral role in creating a sustainable future.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.