Testimonials

The comments below have been provided by various organisations who have worked with experts from the University of Wollongong.

Welding Technology

“A major three-year multidisciplinary research programme with the Engineering Manufacturing Research Group at the University of Wollongong commencing in 2005, was commissioned by BOC-Linde. The research has resulted in a greater understanding of the subject matter and the generation of several innovative solutions with exciting commercial prospects. BOC-Linde has been impressed with the high levels of research knowledge and resources applied to the project and the enthusiasm and cooperation of the researchers in executing the complicated project work.”

Mr John Duffy, Head of Laser Solutions, BOC-Linde, UK.

Industrial Hygiene

"I want to place on record my appreciation of the service we have received from academic staff at the University of Wollongong. The work produced is excellent. We contracted the University to develop training material on a modular basis. Now, half way through the project, the results far exceed my expectations. Your staff have made great efforts to research the topics and deliver a quality product and I particularly want to record my thanks to Professor Brian Davies and staff."

Roger Alesbury, Director, Industrial Hygiene, Group Safety & Operations BP plc, Middlesex

Nutrition

“Improving childhood nutrition is a significant research activity for the group of food companies; Cerebos, George Weston Foods, Nutricia and NutraDry - who are currently working together with the National Centre of Excellence in Functional Foods (NCEFF)* to explore innovative strategies for emerging markets. The involvement of the University of Wollongong has assisted us to achieve our research goals in the food industry.”

Michael Liddell - Technical Services & Innovation Manager ANZ, Cerebos Foods.
* NCEFF is based at the UOW.

Healthcare

The University of Wollongong has recently signed an agreement with Johnson and Johnson Research (JJR) to investigate new natural product chemistries in a new laboratory at the Wollongong campus. The venture will enhance the University’s previous work with Johnson and Johnson Research.

“Our association with the University of Wollongong is an excellent example of industry and academia working together in Australia towards productive outcomes for human healthcare worldwide”

Susan Pond - Managing Director, Johnson & Johnson Research, Sydney.

Aged Care

“Our recent research project (managing care information with IT), enabled us to apply a more rigorous and sound basis on which to assess the people issues in our systems project that involves the implementation of IT in our aged care facilities. We believe this to be the first of many collaborative partnerships with the University of Wollongong.”

Marisa Mastroianni - Regional Director, UnitingCare Ageing, NSW

International Law

“The Solomon Islands based Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has a long standing relationship with the University of Wollongong. As an international organisation all our 17 member countries have benefited from the expert advice and counsel offered by the University, and it has helped us navigate the complex maze of international law.”

Feleti P Teo - Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency.

Nanomaterials

“Nano-materials have been around for a decade or two now in the scientific arena, however, industrial applications are yet very limited. Without knowledge transfer between the scientific world and industry, it is almost impossible to incorporate these novel materials into new innovative products.

That’s why we as an innovative medical device company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases have chosen to work with the University of Wollongong. We think the practical approach of the UOW as well as the easy down-under open communication style is very helpful to drive projects successfully to the intended end-result.”

Jan Weber - Senior Research Fellow, Boston Scientific Coorporation, USA

Neural Prostheses

“Using the skills and technology obtained in our Bionic Ear research, we now aim to develop other neural prostheses to restore motor function following spinal cord injury. We have initiated studies into the construction of a nerve scaffold made from conducting polymer which will slowly release nerve growth factors to promote and guide spinal nerve regrowth. This research would not be possible without UOW’s internationally recognised cutting-edge electrochemistry expertise established by the IPRI.”

Professor Graeme Clarke - The Bionic Ear Institute.

Cancer Research

The Rotary Club of Kiama has been very pleased to raise funds over the past few years in support of the cancer research activities of the University of Wollongong. Our continuing support has been even more focussed in recent times when two of our members and the wife of another member developed cancer.

The time and efforts by Club members involved in raising funds for this very worthy cause has been more than rewarded by the willingness of the researchers to come along to a Club meeting each year to bring members up to date on the progress of research activities and how the Club’s donation is assisting with these activities.

The Board of this Club is committed to continuing its support of the University’s cancer research activities and we hope that the University’s researchers keep up the good work.

Malcolm Bracken - Secretary, Rotary Club of Kiama

Environment

“The sponsorship by Wollongong City Council of the (ARC funded) research project (Attracting Volunteers in a Multicultural Society) is an excellent example of how the community, the environment, Local Government and the University can each benefit through a working partnership.

In what is the first integrated market structure analysis for the volunteering sector within an environmental context, the study will simultaneously investigate motivational subgroups and their image perception of the Bushcare program. This will enable Wollongong Council to more effectively target subgroups with customised messages in order to maximise volunteer potential and in return enhanced environmental outcomes.”

Paul Formosa - Natural Areas Coordinator, Wollongong City Council

Last reviewed: 26 February, 2008