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Monday 30 March 2026

UOW’s world-class philosophy program opens its doors to the public

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Wednesday 25 March 2026

UOW ranks 6th in the world for Philosophy in QS Subject Rankings 2026

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Articles

National road safety campaign makes its last stop in Wollongong

Staff and students from the University of Wollongong (UOW) will join a nation-wide pledge to drive safely in an effort to prevent the 5.3 deaths that occur on Australia’s roads every day. 

Donation rekindles interest in science and engineering

Students at Donabate Community College in Dublin will gain hands on experience using technology –which has the potential to have an impact on future manufacturing, medicine and creativity – following the donation of a 3D printer by the Australian Embassy in Ireland 

Illawarra children get their hands dirty at simulated archaeological dig

UOW's Early Start designs improvised learning experience for local Illawarra children. 

Pre-service teacher notches milestone registration for science education program

University of Wollongong pre-service teacher Jacqueline Hancox was the 10,000th person to register to use the Australian Academy of Science’s new interactive high school science education program, Science by Doing. 

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.

Scholarship helps young rugby league player combine study and sport

Illawarra junior rugby league player Brendan Woods won’t have to worry about the cost of text books during his first year of study at UOW as this year’s recipient of the Col Purcell Centenary Scholarship.