Eastern University Games headed to the Gong
The Eastern University Games were officially launched today on UOW’s McKinnon lawn. Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery and Senior Deputy VC, Professor John Patterson looked after the official duties. Pictures: LIAM NETHERY
UOW Cares does its best to grow
Relativity Films are at the University of Wollongong today filming various staff members who are involved in UOW Cares. The aim is to create a 90 second video, showcasing the Vice Chancellor of the University as the new ambassador of the program. UOW Mobile Reporter Alyssa Martin spoke to Community Engagement Manager Leanne Newsham about [...]
Gong to host Eastern University Games
The University of Wollongong has officially launched the 2013 Eastern University Games, to be held in Wollongong between 7-11 July. Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. John Patterson and Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery were on hand to kick-off the event on UOW’s McKinnon lawn this morning. Around 2,500 students, from universities and TAFE campuses across NSW, [...]
UOW music students release ‘Songs from the lab’ CD
Profile piece on UOW musician Cameron Batkin. Photos: ALISON DONNELLAN
Innovation Campus splits with construction company
The University of Wollongong will terminate a joint venture agreement with construction company Baulderstone to develop the Innovation Campus. Innovation Campus director David Campbell said the decision to terminate the agreement was mutual. “As part of the normal business review process both parties have had a look at the agreement and decided that going into [...]
Branding project targeting the Gong
The University of Wollongong and Wollongong City Council are working together to discover how the area is perceived both by locals and those living outside the city. They want to understand the ‘Wollongong of today’ to better prepare and plan for the future. Jessica Baxter, a PhD student at UOW’s Institute in Business and Social [...]
UOW and Red Cross team up
War is devastating and crippling to everyone that is unfortunate enough to experience it. The University of Wollongong alongside the Australian Red Cross will be hosting a series of lectures as part of the International Humanitarian Law Lecture Series. For those who are interested, Part 2 of the lectures will be a detailed introduction in [...]
Facebook flaunts fashion
Models are flaunting the newest and brightest of garments in this week’s Australian fashion week with multi-colours and prints in high demand. With the help of social media sites such as Facebook, Fashion week and clothing stores nation-wide have received more attention than ever before. Wollongong chain stores including Ally, Tightrope and VooDoo are among [...]
The Laws of War
The first in a series of lectures looking at the laws that govern modern warfare will take place tomorrow at the University of Wollongong with guest speaker Professor Tim McCormack. Professor McCormack is a Special Adviser on International Law to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and a Professor of Law at Melbourne [...]
Hard hats meets high heels
“I’m not going to lie; it’s a lot of hard work. People ask how I do it…you need to make sacrifices,” says civil engineer, mother, pony club instructor and horse breeder, Heather Parry. ‘Hard Hats and High Heels’, a networking event for BlueScope Steel, Illawarra Coal and the University of Wollongong, was held today at [...]
Green is the new black
Environment and fashion conscious students gathered at the University of Wollongong today to take part in the popular recycling craze, clothes swapping. Claire Johnston, the Co-ordinator of the university’s student magazine, Tertangala and an Enviro Collective member, said trading clothes at a swap is a great alternative to buying new clothes from retail stores. “You [...]
UOW first to use NBN
UOW Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Wellings addressed the NBN Futures expo in Kiama today. Professor Wellings spoke about how broadband will influence the citizens of the Illawarra and the opportunities it will create for UOW. “We’re the first university in the country to be on NBN, so it will be important for us to demonstrate [...]
IC on show for Seniors’ Week
Wollongong University’s innovation campus has provided a tour of its facilities as part of the senior’s week events taking place around the state. “They’re doing a full morning’s tour about the innovation campus; understanding its purpose, seeing some of the facilities, [our] research and development teams and teaching and learning facilities that we have here,” [...]
University Casual Dramas
Casual Academics at the University of Wollongong are today holding a meeting on employment security of casual staff in higher education institutions. The Wollongong University has one of the highest rates of casual teaching in regional NSW. The NSW National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) secretary Genevieve Kelly states “there are approximately 67 000 casuals in [...]
Marketview Makes A Mark
University students increase business activity in Wollongong’s CBD, as Marketview, formerly the Ibis Hotel, was recently acquired to house 144 domestic and international students. As reported in the Illawarra Mercury, Manager of GPT’s Wollongong Central Shopping Centre, Dean Young said an “exciting vibe” has been generated. See the Illawarra Mercury to read the full story. [...]
URAC debt rumours quashed
The Executive Director of the University Recreation Aquatic Centre (URAC) has quashed claims the centre owes the University of Wollongong millions of dollars. Paul Manning has rejected allegations, which have surfaced in recent days, that URAC is $5 million in debt to the university. “Certainly URAC is not in debt, in fact it was in [...]
New generation of McKeon success
McKeon is a name illustrious in the Illawarra for swimming prowess and now the talented family has added another achievement. Following in the success of his father Ron and mother Susie, David McKeon will represent Australia at the World University Games in August. “It’s a real thrill actually to think that he is going to [...]
Gleniffer Brae in tune with UOW
The future of Heritage-listed Gleniffer Brae has been a hot topic since Wollongong City Council announced the Manor House would be open to expressions of interest in May 2010. But for the University of Wollongong, the Conservatorium’s future is clear; a purpose-built education and performance centre. The university plans to purchase a small portion of [...]
Young leaders of tomorrow, today
Over two hundred year eleven students converged on Wollongong University today to participate in a leadership forum. The Elevate Young Leaders Forum began last year as a means to bring young leaders together to challenge and hone their perception of leadership. Creator of Elevate, University of Wollongong School Liaison Officer for Uni Advice Deb Neich [...]
URAC attacks heart disease
The Heart Foundation has used National Heart Week to make Australians aware of some of the lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack. With over 45, 000 Australians dying every year from Cardiovascular related diseases, the unhealthy heart is Australia’s biggest killer. UOW’s healthiest building, URAC, has hosted a range of events in co-ordination with the [...]
UOW, Fashion Week in step
April West speaks about Fashion Week 2011 Organiser April West speaks to Rebecca Davis and reflects on the success of UOW Fashion Week 2011. Audio by REBECCA DAVIS Video by SARAH BUTLER
UOW medical centre plans still strong despite competition
The University of Wollongong’s new medical campus will not be threatened by the approval of two rival developments according to UOW Vice Chancellor Prof. Gerard Sutton. The university’s new development is currently trying secure $200 million of state and federal funding to establish the new medical centre, which includes a 180 bed private hospital. The [...]
Careers seminar gives students employment info
UOW students were given a taste of what skills their future employers are looking for, with the latest in the university’s careers information seminars. Titled ‘Making Good Career Decisions For Your Future,’ the hour-long workshop aimed to help students understand what qualities and skills will assist them in the workforce. Martin Smith, head of Wollongong [...]
