The Commercial Research Unit
The Commercial Research Unit (CRU) has responsibility for the administration of Commercial Research at UOW. CRU manages:
- the process of internal approval for UOW researchers to undertake commercial research projects;
- costing of commercial research projects;
- negotiation of contract terms;
- issuing contracts;
- amendments or extensions to all contracts relating to commercial research;
- preparation of confidentiality agreements relating to commercial research discussions;
- responding to industry enquiries relating to commercial research projects;
- commercial research promotions and events; and
- tenders.
CRU staff understand the importance of the timely, reliable and transparent provision of commercial research support services. To that end, please view the CRU Customer Service Charter for details on the level of service you can expect from CRU.
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Commercial Research Unit
Building 36
University of Wollongong NSW 2522
Fax: 61-2-4221 5267
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Dr Troy Coyle
BSc (Hons), PhD, MJ, GAICD
Building 36 Level 4
Phone (02) 4221 4420
tcoyle@uow.edu.au
Mobile: 0437 769 956 |
Director, Commercial Research Unit
Executive Officer Research Development
Commercial research management, negotiation of contracts >$150K, research-related MOUs, negotiation of commercial terms of commercial research contracts, CRC management, strategic planning for UOW’s Research Strengths.
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Dr Leisa Ridges
BSc (Hons), PhD
Ph: (02) 4221 4817
leisa@uow.edu.au |
Commercial Research Manager
Commercial research management, negotiation of contracts up to $150K in value. Costing advice to UOW researchers on complex projects. Management of fast-track process up to $150K.
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Mr Brett Weeden
Ph: 3913
bweeden@uow.edu.au |
Tender Manager
Tender matching, strategic relationship development with tendering agencies, preparation of key tender responses, assistance provided to academics on tender preparation, review of tender submissions, organises legal review of draft contracts, costs tender projects.
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Mr Stuart Parker
Ph: 4983
sparker@uow.edu.au
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Commercial Research Officer
Costing advice and assistance with preparing Approval Forms for UOW researchers. Administration of fast-track process for <$50K projects. Commercial research reporting to Faculties.
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Dr Tamantha Stutchbury
Contact Details: TBA |
Intellectual Property Officer
Management of UOW’s IP Register and administrative aspects of IP protection. Management of commercialisation due diligence.
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Mrs Gina Portscher
Ph: (02) 4221 4486
gina@uow.edu.au
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Commercial Research Assistant
Administrative support to the Director and Managers of Innovation and Commercialisation. |
You may like to search our commercial research capabilities database to identify the relevant UOW researcher. CRU can assist you in the process of identifying and linking to UOW’s commercial research capabilities.
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