Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

About the faculty

The Faculty of Arts, Society, and Business (ASB) brings together world-class expertise in Business, Education, Law, Social Sciences, Creative Arts and Communications, Humanities and Liberal Arts. Our faculty is also home to specialist entities - the Early Start Institute and the Australian Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) - driving unique research, education and engagement in key social and global areas.

Leadership

Interim Executive Dean
Trish Mundy

Acting Faculty Executive Manager
Sue Matthews
Email: smathews@uow.edu.au

Executive Assistant and Faculty Office Coordinator
Tina-Louise Mobberly
Email: tinalm@uow.edu.au

Deputy Dean (Education)
Mercedez Hinchcliff

Associate Dean (Education)
Ken Cliff

Associate Dean (Education)
Amanda Gigliotti

Deputy Dean (Global)
Venkat Yanamandram

Associate Dean (Global)
Michael Griffiths

Deputy Dean (Graduate Research)
Corrine Cortese

Deputy Dean (Research)
Shariah Akter

Associate Dean (Research)
Thomas Birtchnell

School of Business
Associate Professor Belinda Gibbons (Interim)

School of Creative Arts and Humanities
Associate Professor Jo Law (Interim)

School of Education
Professor Shirley Agostinho (Interim)

School of Law
Professor Dilan Thampapillai

School of Liberal Arts
Senior Professor Daniel D. Hutto

School of Social Sciences
Associate Professor Natascha Klocker (Interim)

Our entities

The Early Start Institute

The Early Start Institute is focused on the child, their adults and the systems that surround them. The institute is dedicated to improving the lives of children, particularly those in regional and remote Australia. It combines research with community engagement to address disadvantage, advance children's rights, provide fresh perspectives, and inform evidence-based policies and practices.

The institute supports a network of partners, including early childhood education centres and community groups, collaborates with government and industry, and houses the Early Start Discovery Space - an interactive play space that translates research to foster creativity, learning, and social connection.

An image of the exterior of the Early Start building. Photo: Paul Jones

Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources & Security (ANCORS)

The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) has an unrivalled reputation for global capacity building in the law of the sea, ocean policy, and maritime security.

Originally established in 1994 as the Centre for Maritime Policy - a collaborative initiative between the University of Wollongong and the Royal Australian Navy - ANCORS provides a wide range of ocean-related expertise and professional experience. We are a leading source of authoritative policy development advice and support services for government agencies, regional and international organisations, and ocean-related industries in Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond.

People Indigenous fishing on shoreline

Free tax assistance for our community

Need help with your tax? The UOW Tax Clinic offers free, confidential help and advice for eligible individuals and small businesses. Our trained student advisers, supervised by registered tax agents, can guide you through lodging your return or responding to the ATO.

Find out if you are eligible

Our facilities

The Faculty of Arts, Society and Business boasts state-of-the-art facilities ensuring students gain hands-on technical and conceptual expertise in industry-standard settings.

  • Music: Flagship music recording studio and post-production suites.
  • Media: Fully equipped radio studio with broadcast tools and a green screen.
  • Performance: Versatile venues including the 100-seat performance space and black box studio.
  • Visual Arts: Specialised studios supporting a wide range of contemporary practices.

A musician with curly hair sits in a recording studio, playing an acoustic guitar. Surrounding equipment includes speakers, mixing consoles, and cables, creating a focused and creative atmosphere.