December 6, 2024

UOW Liverpool to move to Civic Place

UOW Liverpool is strengthening its presence and course offerings at Civic Place campus to meet local educational demands

The University of Wollongong (UOW) will expand its presence in the fast-growing South Western Sydney region, by moving from Moore St to the Liverpool Civic Place precinct at the start of 2026.

The Liverpool Local Government Area is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, with a population estimated to grow from 251,000 in 2024 to 348,000 in 2044.

Interim Vice-Chancellor and President Professor John Dewar said UOW’s Moore Street Campus was always intended to be a temporary home, and that Civic Place will enable the University to better meet the needs of the community.

“UOW is proud to be part of this dynamic and growing community. In 2017 we were the first university to open a campus in Liverpool, providing the people of South Western Sydney with access to a world-class university education close to where they live and work,” Professor Dewar said.

“Since then, UOW Liverpool has continued to grow and thrive, to the extent that we have outgrown our current campus in Moore Street.

“We are confident our student numbers will continue to grow in the years ahead. We had a 10 per cent jump in student enrolments from last year to this year and record numbers at our Open Day in July. By 2030, UOW Liverpool will be catering to a potential school leaver market of 28,000.

“The Liverpool Civic Place campus will enable us to meet this growing demand and to provide the people of this community with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue careers in nursing, cybersecurity, IT, law, business and social work. Students will have access to a great new campus while enjoying the same supportive and engaging student experience that UOW Liverpool has become known for.”

To meet the growing demand, UOW Liverpool is introducing four new degree courses in 2025. These courses are designed to produce job-ready graduates for the local market: Bachelor of Primary Education, Bachelor of Technology (Principles of Data Science), Bachelor of Technology (Cyber Network Security) and a Bachelor of Criminology - Bachelor of Laws double degree.

Initially, the new degrees will be taught from the existing UOW Liverpool campus at 33 Moore Street. Classes will commence in the Civic Place campus from the start of 2026.

Liverpool City Council Mayor Ned Mannoun said having the UOW Campus in Civic Place was a real win for the wider Liverpool community.

“Council’s long-term strategy was to build a University City for the benefit of our young and ambitious community by providing them with local tertiary education opportunities,” Mayor Mannoun said.

“UOW’s presence in Council’s landmark Civic Place building is not only a boost for the Liverpool CBD but also shows confidence in the future of Liverpool.”

UOW Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health – Sydney Campuses) Professor Louise Hickman said UOW Liverpool was deeply engaged with community and industry in South Western Sydney.

“Our academics are actively working with the community on a range of important projects, including healthcare, youth mental health, urbanisation and greenspaces. We have a growing network of industry collaborators working with our research teams on products and projects ranging from heavy industry to healthcare,” Professor Hickman said.

“We have strong, productive partnerships with South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool City Council, Business Western Sydney, Liverpool Innovation Precinct, Aerotropolis and Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council.

“UOW Liverpool is committed to providing opportunities for more students to participate in higher education, regardless of background or circumstances. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and supports the success of all our students.”

ABOUT LIVERPOOL CIVIC PLACE

The mixed-use Liverpool Civic Place development at 52 Scott Street at the southern end of the Liverpool CBD was officially opened in April this year by Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese. It includes the new Yellamundie Library and Art Gallery, Council offices and Council Chambers, a new civic plaza, and parking, in addition to UOW Liverpool.

Civic Place is well serviced by public transport, just a short walk from Liverpool Railway Station with bus stops nearby on Scott Street and Moore Street, and close to Liverpool Hospital and Westfield Liverpool.