UOW recognises five outstanding scholars and leaders with Emeritus Professorship
Prestigious honour celebrates contribution of academics to UOW teaching, research and community
Five distinguished academics have been admitted as Emeritus Professors to the UOW Honours List, recognising their immense contribution to their field of expertise and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
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Molecular Horizons official opening and building dedication ceremony
The official opening and building dedication of Molecular Horizons is taking place tomorrow (Friday, 30 April 2021).
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One-UOW Tranche One implementation update
On Monday, 26 April, staff commenced in their new roles as the One-UOW pooled services model came into effect for all Tranche One functions.
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Last week to nominate for 2021 Alumni Awards
With less than one week remaining, don’t forget to nominate for the 2021 UOW Alumni Awards.
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UOW inaugurates permanent rainbow staircase to celebrate diversity
UOW has officially opened a permanent rainbow-coloured staircase to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the University.
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Early Start joins UOW Cares
We are pleased to announce that the Early Start Equity Fund has been added to the list of charitable causes that are supported by UOW Cares.
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One-UOW Tranche One implementation
On Monday, 26 April, staff will commence in their new roles and the pooled services model will come into effect for Tranche One functions.
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UOW celebrates LGBTQI+ inclusion by installing rainbow stairs
By now you would have seen our vibrant rainbow staircase outside Panizzi Café, leading up to Building 19.
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Staff
See AllCOVID-19 update: New Greater Sydney restrictions and NSW hotspot information
May 6, 2021
Dear Colleagues As you will have heard, there is a new locally acquired case of COVID-19 in Sydney. Investigations into the source of the infection and contact tracing are underway.
Introduction of multi-factor authentication at UOW
May 6, 2021
Laser cutting workshop: Cake toppers
May 6, 2021
Operations
See AllIntroduction of multi-factor authentication at UOW
May 6, 2021
As part of the University’s cybersecurity protection strategy, and to align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) guidelines, the University will be implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all staff who access UOW resources and applications remotely. Multi-factor authentication is one of the most effective controls an organisation can implement to prevent an unauthorised party from gaining access to our devices or network and accessing sensitive information.
IMTS Digitisation Report 2021 now online
May 6, 2021
Web Kiosk system upgrade reminder and key changes
May 4, 2021
Staff Interviews
Stuart MacKay – Honorary Clinical Professor Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine (SOM)
Dr Nikki Curthoys – Lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience
Dr Jody Moller – Associate lecturer teaching in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience
Matt Sheppard – Manager, Global Sports Programs
Tam Ha – Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology
Dr Nadeeka Sajeewani Miguntanna – Sessional academic staff member, Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information sciences
Dr Sue Downie – Lecturer in the Discipline of Medical and Exercise Science in the School of Medicine
Dr Farzana Aman Tanima – Lecturer of Accounting, at the School of Accounting Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law
Lauren Richardson – Librarian at UOW Sydney Business School
Distinguished Professor David J. Adams – CEO and Executive Director, IHMRI
Professor Thomas Astell-Burt – Professor and Founding Director of the Population Wellbeing and Environment Research Lab (PowerLab)
Tanya Barton-Saad – Administration Officer/Assistant to the Operations Manager, Learning Teaching & Curriculum (LTC)
Brondalie Martin – Programs Coordinator with the Academic Development and Recognition (ADR) team
Xinru Yu – International Officer, Faculty of Business
Faisel Tubbal – Lab Manager for School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (SECTE)
Victoria Traynor – Professor of Nursing
Hayley Rodd – Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Commercial Developments Unit
Ellie Taylor – Research Coordinator (Acting) and Project Officer, Faculty of Social Sciences
Nik Milosevski – Senior Manager, Education, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Pippa Burns – Lecturer, School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Carlee Mottley – Animal Facility Technical Officer, School of Earth, Atmospheric & Life Sciences SEALS, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Dr. Joshua Fan – Senior Lecturer, Sydney Business School, Faculty of Business
Tracey Wilson – Student CRM Senior Manager Business Solutions, Student Services Division
Robyn Dawson – Administration Manager, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
Alfredo Paloyo – Senior Lecturer, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business
Margie Jantti – Director, Library Services, UOW Library
Dominic Riordan – Director, Academic Quality and Standards
Mary Barrett – Professor of Management, School of Management, Operations & Marketing, Faculty of Business
Keith Horton – Lecturer in Philosophy, School of Humanities & Social Inquiry, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Rochelle Boys – Employability and Employer Programs Officer, Acting Business Development Coordinator
Justin Yerbury – Professorial Fellow in Neurodegenerative Disease, Head of MND Research Team, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
Associate Professor Trish Mundy – Associate Dean Education, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Jose Gonzalez – Technical Officer, School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics & Biomedical, Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
Sanja Sreckovic – Coordinator, EIS Central, Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
Associate Professor David Mercer – Science and Technology Studies (STS), School of History & Social Inquiry, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Kristy Newton – Digital Literacies Coordinator, UOW Library
Sasha Nikolic – Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical, Computer & Telecom Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
Emma Purdy – Manager, Course Portfolio, Academic Quality and Standards
Sonya Ollerenshaw – Collection Development Officer, UOW Library
Associate Professor Steven Howard – Teaching and Research Academic, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences
Roza Dimeska – Technical Officer, School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
Professor Stuart Johnstone – Teaching and Research Academic, School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences
Samantha Peace – Management Cadet, Professional and Organisational Development Services
Shelley Rae King (JP) – Legal and Executive Assistant to the Director of Governance and Legal
Nathan Riggir – Maker/MediaSpace Coordinator, UOW Library
Dr Karen Raubenheimer – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ANCORS, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Dr. Ann Rogerson – Director of Academic Integrity and Assessment, Faculty of Business
Distinguished Prof Buddhima Indraratna – Coordinator of the Centre for Geomechanics and Railway Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
Dr Michelle Voyer – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ANCORS, Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
Michelle Phillips – Coordinator, TNE Systems Support, Transnational Education & Alliances
Jaymee Beveridge – Director, Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC)
Education
See AllInternational
See AllDisrupting the logistics space: Indonesian based start-up offers e-commerce providers accessible shipping solutions
April 1, 2021
Budi Handoko is an ideas man. Despite growing up in the small Indonesian town of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, his vision for himself was cross-continental.
Offshore virtual graduation ceremonies
April 1, 2021
Project Unite: Sustainable Development Goals in Focus
April 1, 2021
Research
See AllMicro muscles inspired by DNA supercoiling
May 6, 2021
Scientists develop new type of artificial muscle for use in miniature robots UOW researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in miniature robot applications. Their research is published today (Thursday 29 April AEST) in Science Robotics.
Casual research nurse needed for upcoming clinical trial
May 6, 2021
Collaboration and continuity key to good medical support in aged care
May 3, 2021
Community
See AllReconciliation Week activities
May 6, 2021
Last year COVID rained on our parade for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) group events. We are cautiously and safely wanting to take steps to celebrate NRW in 2021! A significant event in the Cultural Calendar and on the 21st Anniversary of the Reconciliation walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2000, UOW will be having two intimate and number limited National Reconciliation Walks to mark this momentous occasion.
On country, for country: Collaborative partnership to prioritise reconciliation
May 4, 2021
UOW Early Start Discovery Space: Expert insight into ESDM
April 29, 2021