How a $400K job exposed conflicts of interest at University of Wollongong
It was the $400,000-a-year position that was never filled, but it was enough to lead the NSW corruption…
Tearful end to ICAC inquiry into University of Wollongong
Three weeks of probing by the NSW corruption watchdog has ended in tears. The Independent Commission Against Corruption…
Former UOW governance officer Alyssa White takes stand at ICAC inquiry
The woman at the centre of allegations about biased recruitment practices at the University of Wollongong (UOW) has…
Former chancellor Michael Still defends UOW-KordaMentha deal at ICAC hearing
Former University of Wollongong (UOW) chancellor Michael Still has told the state’s corruption watchdog he “didn’t connect” discussions…
University of Wollongong HR chief tells ICAC she felt targeted after opposing direct appointment to $400k role
The University of Wollongong’s human resources chief has told ICAC she felt she had “a target on her…
ICAC hears UOW executive was dismissed the day he rejected colleague’s pay rise
A former University of Wollongong (UOW) deputy vice-chancellor says he “utterly” rejects allegations he ignored recruitment concerns within…
ICAC hears timelines, tender and KordaMentha University of Wollongong contract issues
The NSW corruption watchdog has heard a University of Wollongong (UOW) governance manager was asked to amend timelines…
ICAC told UOW governance was ‘stacked’ with chief’s friends and associates
Questions about how power was exercised at the University of Wollongong have taken centre stage at the opening…
Wollongong researchers working to create shark-deterrent surfboard fins
Surfboard fins fitted with shark-deterrent technology are being developed in NSW to help reduce deadly shark encounters. A…
Universities’ $1.8b spend on consultants and contractors shocks experts and politicians
Australia’s universities are paying external consultants and contractors an estimated $1.8 billion a year without disclosing which firms…
Teen charged over 3D-printed guns found on UOW’s campus
The University of Wollongong says it is assisting police after a teenager was charged with allegedly manufacturing 3D-printed…