Welcome to the 2021 Autumn Session
WATTLE Connect and Create Session with DVC(E) Prof Theo Farrell
Nominations now open for 2021 UOW Alumni Awards
How UOW helped high school student Kacey Robinson find his place
Register now for International Women’s Day | 8 March
Dr Samantha Wade nominated for her contributions to pancreatic cancer research
Graduating class of 2020 virtual graduation | Thursday 4 March
Sutherland Shire-based UOW student passionate about saving local environment
Staff
See AllWelcome to the 2021 Autumn Session
Dear Colleagues As we welcome a new cohort of students, many from different regions and backgrounds, I’d like to remind all staff of the importance of ensuring we provide a working and learning environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. All staff and students at UOW have the right to work or study in an environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
Birthday parties are back on in the Discovery Space!
University Council | 12 February 2021 meeting summary
Operations
See AllStart of session checklist
LTC, IMTS and the library have put together a comprehensive start of session checklist to help get you organised for teaching online this session. If you haven’t had a chance yet, take a look at the checklist to help get you started.
Travelling to Wollongong campus at the start of session
Welcoming new students to UOW
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 AllWATTLE Connect and Create Session with DVC(E) Prof Theo Farrell
The first WATTLE ‘Connect and Create’ session for 2021 will be held on Tuesday 9 March from 4 pm – 5 pm AEDT. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Theo Farrell will be our guest for this first session and will answer questions from members.
How UOW helped high school student Kacey Robinson find his place
Statistical computing courses in March
International
See AllExchange in Spring 2021 announcement
As of 15 Feb 2021, the Office of Global Student Mobility (OGSM) have decided to officially postpone face to face outbound Winter programs and outbound exchange for Spring 2021. The health and safety of all UOW students remains at the forefront of this decision and with the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic OGSM will not be nominating students for face to face exchange or study abroad programs planned for Winter and Spring 2021.
UOW secures biggest ever New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants
Happy Chinese New Year
Research
See AllUGPN Virtual Conference 23–26 March | Registration now open
Registration is now open for the 2021 UGPN virtual conference, to be held 23-26 March. Hosted by UOW, and with an emphasis on the UN Sustainable development goals, the UGPN 2021 conference will showcase ground-breaking research from the UOW and our UGPN partners.
Early Career Researchers: A fantastic career/development opportunity awaits
Green space research leads way for better city design
Community
See AllUnderstanding, RAP-ing up and next route for UOW’s Reconciliation Action Plan
As the Executive Director of Indigenous Strategy, I have inherited the delivery of UOW’s Reconciliation Action plan (RAP), whilst simultaneously developing our second RAP. I am often asked, “So what are we actually reconciling?“ and “What is Reconciliation?” Reconciliation infers restoring conflict between two parties.