Since the first sod was turned back in 2006, the Innovation Campus has experienced tremendous success, helping to advance robust interdisciplinary research and teaching processes to create global impact.
Since the first sod was turned in 2006, the Innovation Campus has helped to advance research in “intelligent” innovative materials with the potential to regenerate damaged human nerves, the development of superconductors that make energy transmission more efficient, new techniques for sustainable building design, maritime law and security, and innovative approaches to health services delivery and policy.
The site can be traced back to the home of the Balgownie Migrant Workers’ Hostel, Fairy Meadow Migrant Hostel and Brandon Park. Brandon Park was the home ground of the Wollongong Wolves FC and in 2001 the park was formally transferred from the Wollongong Sportsground Trust to the University of Wollongong.
We have enjoyed strong and ongoing support at all government levels. At the opening of the Innovation Campus in July 2008, the then UOW Vice-Chancellor Gerard Sutton said: “The Innovation Campus is opening today because the three arms of government – local, state and national – have been able to work co-operatively. Support from the wider community has been crucial and overwhelming.”
We are a cross junction for national and international companies and researchers to meet and translate products to commercial success nationally and internationally. We have a vibrant ecosystem that encourages business growth and success.
Read about our history and our achievements from the last decade as we celebrate 10 years of purpose in action.
Our awards and accomplishments complement the breadth of our expertise in design, facilities and services. A summary of the most notable achievements include:
We collaborate with government, industry and the community to drive our outcome-orientated approach to research and development. These bodies form our multidisciplinary Ideas Network, which equips our tenants with actionable insights to drive local and global growth.
