About the faculty

Early Start

Early Start 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.

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.

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.