University of Wollongong
Public university in Wollongong
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| 2024 | Ranked #204 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, placing 16th nationally. |
| 2024 | Achieved #301-400 ranking in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, tied 16-21st nationally. |
| 2024 | Attained #331 position in the CWTS Leiden Ranking, ranking 16th nationally. |
| 2024 | Ranked #9 in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking. |
| 2024 | Michael Still took over the chancellor role. |
| 2024 | Attained #167 position in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, ranking 12th nationally. |
| 2024 | University achieved #198 ranking in the Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities, placing 13th nationally. |
| 2024 | Ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings at #201-250, placing 11-13th nationally. |
| 2023 | University of Wollongong graduates achieved an 86% employer satisfaction rate in the national survey conducted by QILT. |
| 2023 | Student Experience Survey showed undergraduates rated their educational experience at 80.4%, while postgraduates rated their experience at 75.8%. |
| 2023 | Graduate Outcomes Survey revealed 77.5% full-time employment for undergraduates and 90.1% for postgraduates. |
| October 2020 | Christine McLoughlin succeeded Jillian Broadbent as chancellor. |
| November 2019 | University of Wollongong established its Malaysia Campus in Shah Alam, Selangor, creating an overseas branch of the university. |
| 2018 | University of Wollongong was ranked 10th in Australia by the Australian Research Council in the Excellence in Research for Australia University Rankings. |
| 2017 | Opening of the University of Wollongong South Western Sydney campus in Liverpool. |
| 2017 | Australian Human Rights Commission released a report on sexual assault and harassment, finding reported figures substantially higher than the university's official records. |
| 2016 | University awarded a controversial PhD to Judith Wilyman, whose thesis was alleged to advocate a vaccine conspiracy theory, sparking criticism but defended by the university as an exercise of 'freedom of opinion'. |
| 2016 | End of a documented five-year period revealing 40 officially reported sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct cases, resulting in no expulsions, one suspension, and three reprimands. |
| 2016 | University of Wollongong expanded into the South West Sydney region by establishing a new campus in Liverpool CBD. |
| 2014 | Began work on the $20 million iAccelerate building at Innovation Campus, providing space for up to 200 entrepreneurs. |
| 2011 | Emeritus Professor Gerard Sutton concluded his 16-year term as Vice Chancellor of the University of Wollongong. |
| 2011 | Beginning of a five-year period during which 40 cases of sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct were officially reported on campus. |
| October 2011 | University implemented the Student Services and Amenities Fee in line with new Commonwealth legislation. |
| August 2010 | Opening of the $20 million Mike Codd Building housing the Sydney Business School and UOW/TAFE Digital Media Centre at Innovation Campus. |
| July 2010 | New South Wales Health Minister Carmel Tebbutt opened the $30 million Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. |
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