OUR VISION 2013-2018
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OUR PURPOSE
UOW is a powerhouse of learning and teaching excellence and we assert our standing as a significant research-intensive university.
- We aim for a position in the top 1% of world universities.
- We aim to offer an empowering learning experience, informed by research and our external context.
- We aim to enrich all our regional communities through a strong and connected presence.
- We aspire to make UOW a destination university and Wollongong a university city.
OUR VALUES
The commitments under our 2013-18 goals endorse and promote the University's core values of:
- Excellence through initiative, enterprise and achievements that take society forward
- Intellectual openness and freedom of opinion
- Integrity
- Mutual respect and collegiality
- Diversity of cultures, ideas and peoples
- Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation
- Foresight, quality and accountability as an institution
- Community partnerships and mutual development
- Equity and social justice
OUR GRADUATES
We aim to develop graduates who are intellectually fearless, socially connected leaders in their chosen fields and vocations. They will be exceptional people.
- Our graduates are creative and critical thinkers.
- They are able to challenge and cross boundaries.
- They are passionate, engaged and highly employable.
- They carry UOW’s values into their workplaces and communities as responsible, tolerant and collaborative contributors.
- Our graduates are proud of their University and value their lifelong connection.
OUR GOALS
1 | RESEARCH & IMPACT | Build an outstanding research community that values emerging researchers and supports research-active staff to achieve the highest quality results and disseminate their benefits to user communities. |
2 | LEARNING & THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE | Deliver student-centred, challenging programs to the highest standards in a technology-rich learning environment that attracts high quality students and develops all students for their graduate roles in society and the global workplace. |
3 | CONNECTING COMMUNITIES | Integrate teaching, research, and community and business linkages at global and regional level to enhance our research base and our contribution to student and community development. |
4 | STAFF & CULTURE | Foster a culture of continuous improvement by rewarding initiative, creativity and performance in an environment which develops staff and encourages the highest quality standards. |
5 | SUSTAINING A VIBRANT UNIVERSITY | Ensure our capacity to deliver our mission by continuing to transform and modernise systems, business processes and the built environment. |
6 | CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION | Drive the standing and global recognition of UOW and its qualities through selective investments in strategic initiatives and by engaging with key supporters to deliver our long-term vision. |
The Strategic Plan outlines the University’s goals, objectives and key strategies. The Management Plans under each goal monitor operational performance.
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Awards & Rankings
- Rank in the Top 2% of universities in the world.
- Globally ranked as one of Australia's best modern universities
- 5 Star Rating
- Top 100 in the world for global graduates
UOW at a Glance
- 30,516 students enrolled
- 11,440 international students
- 1,942 full time staff
- 9 campuses
- 19 research strengths
- 470 degrees