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Thursday 3 September 2026
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
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Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
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Welding research to secure the future of Australian manufacturing
Australia must combine leading university research and transfer developing technology and skills to industry to remain competitive in manufacturing, an international research forum hosted by UOW was told.
NEC Australia to invest $25m into Wollongong region
Leading global technology solutions and services company NEC Australia has today signed an agreement with UOW that will trigger an investment of $25 million in the region and the creation of more than 100 jobs.
Projects promise to improve Australian road safety and aid in search and rescue missions
A vehicle safety monitoring system, a Hex Copter Drone and a river mapping system using sonar technology will be among innovative projects on display on Friday 31 October when UOW’s School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (SECTE) hosts its annual Innovation Fair.
Tech tactics for learning: Illawarra Educational Technology Conference
Inspiring students to use new technologies for learning is the focus of the Illawarra Educational Technology Conference (IETC), a free event at which local teachers and academics are invited to attend.
iAccelerate announces collaboration with successful Canadian startup incubator
Startup incubator iAccelerate has entered into a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Waterloo, Canada-based Accelerator Centre (AC), to provide programming and mentorship aimed at helping young technology companies and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable business growth in the Australian startup landscape.
Addressing the imbalance: UOW and Westpac supporting women in technology
A new scholarship program is aimed at encouraging greater diversity in the technology sector.