February 26, 2014

UOW and the Illawarra business community strengthen ties with strategic partnership

The University of Wollongong (UOW) and the Illawarra Business Chamber (IBC) signed a two-year partnership agreement aimed at maximising future opportunities for both organisations on 20 February.

The partnership will benefit the region as a whole as the Illawarra business community and UOW strategically increase cooperation and collaboration on areas of mutual interest.

In particular, the partnership will focus on boosting communication opportunities between members of UOW and IBC. Opportunities will include targeted communications with IBC members, an education series for IBC members held by UOW and increased access to IBC events for UOW staff, including business after hours and business before hours.

The partnership will also see new opportunities created for research collaborations, policy, and advocacy initiatives that contribute to local economic growth.

For more information about the IBC Partnership and related opportunities please contact Tara Loty, Community Engagement Manager: (02) 42 21 3110; taral@uow.edu.au