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University of Wollongong


ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG :
UOW has forged a distinctive identity among Australian and international universities, standing apart from sector categories. An enterprising institution with a personalised style, UOW is confidently building an international reputation for quality research and education.

VISION :
To advance their international reputation as an outstanding research and teaching University distinguished by excellence, leadership and innovation in the quality of their research, in student learning and achievement, and in engagement with their communities.

The University will achieve its Vision by promoting :

Excellent and Innovative Teaching

Excellent and Innovative Research

A Rewarding Student Experience

International Perspectives

Staff Development and Recognition

Lifelong Learning

Productive Community Partnerships

Equity and Diversity

Quality Service to Clients

Skilful and Responsible Stewardship of Resources

They are guided by shared Principles and Values :
As a university community...

Excellence

Creativity

Mutual respect and collegiality

Honesty and tolerance

Intellectual openness and freedom of opinion

Receptiveness to the diversity of cultures, ideas and peoples

Appreciation of and support for indigenous perspectives and reconciliation.

As a self-governing institution...

Integrity and good faith in decision-making

Consultative and timely policy development and implementation

Foresight, efficiency and prudence in management

Inclusive and open strategic planning

Accountability and transparency

Community collaboration and service

Equal opportunity and social justice

Protection of the natural environment.

HISTORY :
The University of Wollongong traces its origins to 1951 when a Division of the then New South Wales University of Technology was established in Wollongong.

Ten years later the Division became the Wollongong College of the University of New South Wales and, in 1975, the University of Wollongong was incorporated by the New South Wales Parliament as an independent institution of higher learning.

THE CITY OF WOLLONGONG :
The City of Wollongong is located just 80km south of Sydney on a spectacular stretch of the southern New South Wales coast.

Wollongong's natural environment includes some of the most pristine beaches in Australia and the escarpment to the west offers a great network of walking trails and dazzling views of the coastline.

Wollongong is the 8th largest city in Australia and is well known for its history of farming, fishing, coal mining and steel making. The city, however, is rapidly changing with education, information technology and telecommunications, manufacturing and tourism emerging as the industries of the future.