November 2, 2022

Message to students

Dear students, I hope you are enjoying this week’s study recess and I wish you all the very best for your upcoming exams.

Congratulations to our graduates

It’s been so lovely to welcome graduates and their families and friends on campus this week. Graduation is one of the happiest and most memorable events of the year, and a rite of passage for every student. It has been a difficult few years to be a University student and I am immensely proud that all our graduates have been able to accomplish so much during what has been a tough and tumultuous time. Sending a huge congratulations to all the students celebrating this week.

UOW x CommBank student opportunities

In exciting news, UOW will be the first university in Australia to offer students casual employment opportunities and career progression . UOW students will have the opportunity to gain meaningful employment with CommBank throughout their studies, while benefitting from on-the-job training and career pathway opportunities with CommBank at the end of their degree. 

UOW on the world’s stage

The ,  rankings have all recently been announced and showcase UOW’s strength across a diverse array of academic disciplines, reflecting our commitment to our mission of teaching and research. UOW has been ranked 85th globally in the QS World University Rankings, which compares the world’s top universities against a range of environmental and social sustainability metrics. With close to 1,800 of the world’s leading universities participating in the THE Ranking by Subject, UOW’s law and engineering programs ranked in the world’s top 100, while arts and humanities, physical sciences and teaching programs were all ranked in the top 200. Also in the US News Global Universities ranking, UOW was ranked 186th in the world and 12th in Australia, its highest ranking to date. #UOWproud.

A safe and inclusive experience for all students

Finally, a reminder that at UOW, we provide a safe and inclusive experience for all students. We condemn any form of hate speech and intolerance on our campuses or in our digital spaces. If you ever feel unsafe on campus or see anything concerning, please contact on 42214900 or via the SafeZone app. Your safety is our number one priority. UOW Security operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year and are here to ensure your safety. Please don’t hesitate to contact them if needed.

Enjoy the rest of this study recess and good luck once again for next week’s exams.

My best,
Trish