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VC joins Premier, Minister and Lord Mayor to promote city

From well-trained graduates to world-class research, the University of Wollongong is at the heart of Wollongong’s economic transformation from a steel city to a University City with significant advantages for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations, Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings told attendees of the Advantage Wollongong function recently.

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

The Big Day In gave local high school students the chance to explore technology-based careers. 

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

From mobile robotics to 3D mapping technology and finance smart phone apps - hundreds of local high school students will today (15 May) have a hands-on exploration of careers in information and communication technology (ICT) at the 2014 Big Day In, hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW).

New Executive Dean of Science, Medicine and Health

Professor Alison Jones has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) at the University of Wollongong, after a rigorous global search and selection process, carried out with the assistance of executive recruitment consultants Odgers Berndtson. 

UOW careers development expert appointed President of Career Industry Council of Australia

As the Director of Graduate Career Development and Employability at the UOW, Martin Smith is dedicated to helping students increase their employment potential. Recently, though, he took a major step forward himself professionally - being appointed president of Australia’s peak industry body, the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). 

Hundreds of UOW graduates attend alumni events in major Asian cities

UOW has further strengthened its relationship with alumni living in Asia, following a three-country tour by members of the UOW Office of Advancement and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Joe Chicharo.