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ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG :
UOW has forged a distinctive identity among Australian and international
universities, standing apart from sector categories. An enterprising institution
with a personalised style, UOW is confidently building an international
reputation for quality research and education.
 VISION :
To advance their international reputation as an outstanding research and
teaching University distinguished by excellence, leadership and innovation in
the quality of their research, in student learning and achievement, and in
engagement with their communities.
The University will achieve its Vision by promoting :
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Excellent and Innovative Teaching
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Excellent and Innovative Research
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A Rewarding Student Experience
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International Perspectives
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Staff Development and Recognition
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Lifelong Learning
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Productive Community Partnerships
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Equity and Diversity
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Quality Service to Clients
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Skilful and Responsible Stewardship of Resources
They are guided by shared Principles and Values :
As a university community...
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Excellence
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Creativity
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Mutual respect and collegiality
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Honesty and tolerance
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Intellectual openness and freedom of opinion
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Receptiveness to the diversity of cultures, ideas and peoples
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Appreciation of and support for indigenous perspectives and reconciliation.
As a self-governing institution...
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Integrity and good faith in decision-making
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Consultative and timely policy development and implementation
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Foresight, efficiency and prudence in management
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Inclusive and open strategic planning
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Accountability and transparency
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Community collaboration and service
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Equal opportunity and social justice
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Protection of the natural environment.
HISTORY :
 The University of Wollongong traces its origins to 1951 when a Division of
the then New South Wales University of Technology was established in Wollongong.
Ten years later the Division became the Wollongong College of the University of
New South Wales and, in 1975, the University of Wollongong was incorporated by
the New South Wales Parliament as an independent institution of higher learning.
THE CITY OF WOLLONGONG :
The City of Wollongong is located just 80km south of Sydney on a spectacular
stretch of the southern New South Wales coast.
Wollongong's natural environment includes some of the most pristine beaches in
Australia and the escarpment to the west offers a great network of walking
trails and dazzling views of the coastline.
Wollongong is the 8th largest city in Australia and is well known for its
history of farming, fishing, coal mining and steel making. The city, however, is
rapidly changing with education, information technology and telecommunications,
manufacturing and tourism emerging as the industries of the future.
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