The UOW Makerspace is a creative space providing ‘makers’, both new and experienced, with access to tools, equipment and training. We foster an inclusive, vibrant, supportive and exploratory environments for all in the community who are interested in creating, repairing inventing, tinkering or learning-by-doing.
UOW Makerspace
The UOW Makerspace provides access to a wide range of equipment including laser cutter, several 3D printers, water jet cutter, sewing machine, heat press and general hand and power tools. We provide expert training on how to use the equipment and we always have staff on hand for support, advice and brainstorming ideas.
The UOW Makerspace is currently open free of charge to students and staff.
Students and staff can join the UOW Makerspace by completing the induction modules on the UOW Makerspace Moodle page.
If you are interested in a corporate membership for a business please email makerspace@uow.edu.au.
Workshops
Keep an eye on our Facebook alerts about our upcoming workshops.
COVID-19 Safe Plan
The UOW Makerspace has created a COVID-19 Safe Operational Plan outlining operations to provide a COVID safe environment in accordance with all Government and UOW policies.
The UOW Makerspace COVID-19 safe operational plan has been fully endorsed by WHS for both public access and research activity.
Equipment
The makerspace has a range of equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printers, sewing machine, heat press, water jet cutter, vinyl cutter and general hand and power tools. There's also space to brainstorm your ideas and plenty of table space for design and creativity. We cater for all experience levels and can provide training and/or advice on the best equipment to use to help make your project idea become a reality.
To keep up to date with what’s on in the makerspace join out mailing list.
Come and visit
UOW Makerspace is located on the UOW main campus in the SMART building room 6.113..
Please refer to our Facebook page for our opening hours. Extended opening hours are also available on request for special events or corporate activities. School visits are encouraged to contact the team for further details.
Contact the UOW Makerspace team for all enquiries:
- Email: makerspace@uow.edu.au