UOW R U OK? Day 2020 wrap up
Four UOW finalists for ACEN 2020 WIL Awards
COVID(EO) competition in UOW Accommodation
Inside Innovation event: Register by 7 September
Wear It Purple 2020 Challenge
Study support for UOW students
Staff
See All2020 concessional dates announced
2020 Concessional Dates Announced With the first hints of summer around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the holiday season. This year the University will close from 25 December 2020 and will reopen on 11 January 2021.
Pulse wins at the Tertiary Access Group CampusLink Awards
Support the local businesses on campus
Operations
See AllUOW cloth masks to be distributed to staff on campus
The university has purchased branded cloth masks for staff use on campus. Staff members working on campus are able to receive 2 masks, which can be alternated after washing if they are contaminated. Masks are the fourth line of defence and need to be worn when undertaking or travelling to or during work that cannot be done so whilst keeping 1.5m apart. For example, high traffic customer service areas, or while travelling on a bus or car with others. Other times, mask use is discretionary. Information on how to use your mask as well as when they are appropriate to wear is available on the COVID-19 Return to Campus Intranet site.
Paid parking suspended until February 2021
Windows 10 updates for IMTS managed machines
Staff Interviews
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 AllScience Space provides virtual excursions to students in lockdown
A remote-learning program developed by UOW’s Science Space for New South Wales schools during their COVID-19 lockdown has been extended to schools in Victoria, where the response has been enthusiastic. With students in Victoria under lockdown again, the take-up from schools in that state has snowballed over the past few weeks.
What COVID-19 has taught us about our schools
Four UOW finalists for ACEN 2020 WIL Awards
International
See AllGilly fields questions, avoids stumping
UOW brand ambassador and Aussie cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist joined around 200 prospective students from India and Dubai in a special online event on Friday; the first ever Gilly AMA. In a fast-paced discussion, Gilly fielded questions on everything from his favourite cricketing memories, to his tips on resilience, and the upcoming IPL season being held in the UAE.
A sustainable lens on COVID-19 by Dr Belinda Gibbons
Life in lockdown: A reflection from New York
Research
See AllNew podcast ‘The Scientist and the Footy Player’ out now
The Scientist and the… is a podcast brought to you by the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. In each episode of this podcast, you will hear from a different researcher about their field.
Farmers needed for new UOW study on antibiotic use in farm animals
The two of us: Muhammad Hadi and Ahmed Sultan
Community
See AllThank you IGA!
Over the last four months, UOW students have been able to source free produce, pantry items and other groceries thanks to the generous donations of the UOW community. This has been a massive help to students, especially those within the international student community, who have been having a tough time financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.