Celebrating 10 years of purpose in action We believe Campus Innovation Wollongong’s of University that by working together we can solve many of the challenges facing the world today 1 A message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal The anniversary is also a time for us to celebrate that the Innovation Campus has been developed from strong government and community support. University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus Innovation Wollongong’s of University In 2016, the University of The Innovation Campus is an award-winning For more than 40 years, the University has been research, development and business precinct an anchor for the Illawarra’s economy, providing Wollongong’s Innovation Campus which helps drive the growth of the Illawarra’s for the transition to new industries and new jobs. marks its 10th anniversary. innovation and technology ecosystem. It has The University is a leader in innovation with local received many accolades over the past decade. and global impact and we continue to be an active There has been remarkable Most recently, it took out the Emerging Research partner in growing Wollongong to reach its full Park Award at the Association of University potential as a vibrant, prosperous and globally achievement and growth since Research Parks 2016 awards in Oklahoma in the competitive city. The Innovation Campus is a key construction of the campus United States (see Page 33). component to this commitment. began in 2006 and in this 10th Although relatively young, the Innovation Campus is The anniversary celebrations highlight the constantly evolving to stay at the forefront of an ever- developments at our research institutes and year we celebrate the innovative changing world. Future focus is planned around commercial partnerships on the Innovation Campus research and business successes health and wellbeing; innovative manufacturing; and this commemorative brochure marking the Celebrating 10 years of purpose in action of 10 years Celebrating that have been borne from it. sustainability; innovation; and ICT and finance. occasion takes a look inside the buildings – at the people, the great ideas and the results. It also shows The anniversary is also a time for us to celebrate that how the campus has developed, retracing from the Innovation Campus has been developed from when the site was a migrant arrival centre in the strong government and community support. This 1950s, through to the opening of the iAccelerate support has been unwavering ever since former Centre in 2016. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerard Sutton AO contacted the Wollongong Sportsground This brochure also highlights the opportunities Trust in 1999 to explore the possibility of Brandon the Innovation Campus offers to organisations and Park – the former home ground of the Wollongong individuals. I invite you to not only read about it, but 3 2 Wolves FC - being transferred to the University. to also take a look through the site. See how the Wollongong Sportsground Trust relinquished future is being created right here in Wollongong. control of Brandon Park in 2001 and in February 2002 Cabinet endorsement and funding approval for the Innovation Campus was given. Stage 1 of the Campus started on November 24, 2006 and on June 27, 2008 the Innovation Campus was opened at the newly completed $32 million The Central. PROFESSOR PAUL WELLINGS CBE University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor and Principal A message from the UOW Brand Ambassador I am proud to be involved in the celebrations It’s the partnerships the University is The Innovation for the 10th anniversary of the University establishing through the campus that is of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus. The helping to drive the spirit of wanting to make Campus is a nexus anniversary provides a great opportunity for a difference. The Illawarra is an innovative businesses, entrepreneurs, the university and region that enables businesses to grow and in strengthening the the general public to celebrate innovation scale and the Innovation Campus is helping Campus Innovation Wollongong’s of University and entrepreneurship in the region. the region reach its full potential by retaining the University’s high quality graduates and business, education For the past eight years I have served as making the region a destination for innovators the University’s Brand Ambassador and in and investors. and research ties that time I have been closely involved in the development of the Innovation Campus. Last In the past decade, the campus has steadily Australia has locally year, I was appointed as the first Australia- grown into a well-established community of India Education Ambassador. innovative companies and research precincts and globally. and this year has seen major developments I have seen how higher education is not just in the opening of the iAccelerate Centre about academics and research, but also the building and NEC Australia opening its new need to connect to business and industry to corporate office. make a difference. The Innovation Campus is a nexus in strengthening the business, I look forward to seeing the campus continue Celebrating 10 years of purpose in action of 10 years Celebrating education and research ties Australia has to evolve. locally and globally. Having spent so much of I look forward to a brilliant tomorrow. my cricketing career playing in India, I have a good understanding, in particular, of the important bond India and Australia have. During my time as UOW Brand Ambassador, I have enthusiastically promoted the opportunities available at the Innovation ADAM GILCHRIST AM Campus within Australia and internationally. UOW Brand Ambassador My discussions are always centred around 5 4 partnerships, the connections we make, the ideas shared and the fact that the Illawarra is an innovative region which is an appealing and cost-effective business location. University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus Innovation Wollongong’s of University Purpose in action We believe in supporting Celebrating 10 years of purpose in action of 10 years Celebrating organisations, individuals and our region to realise their purpose and ambitions faster by connecting to an ideas network dedicated to global impact. The Innovation Campus helps to shift Wollongong to an ideas-based economy by providing new jobs and 7 6 embracing new industries. University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus Innovation Wollongong’s of University At the forefront of an From football field and Overwhelming support Making a difference Our people Business advantage at ever-changing world migrant hostel to campus The Innovation Campus has enjoyed The Innovation Campus is a junction for We believe that innovation comes competitive price The Innovation Campus is a 33 hectare The Innovation Campus sits on the strong and ongoing support at all national and international companies, down to people and great ideas. While The Innovation Campus gives beachside research, development sites which once were the Balgownie government levels. A key aspect of researchers and students to meet others are focused on their facilities, we businesses the edge to succeed and and commercial precinct established Migrant Workers’ Hostel, Fairy Meadow support has been the Advantage and translate products to commercial are focused on the people inside them. is an attractive alternative to the high by the University of Wollongong to Migrant Hostel and Brandon Park. Wollongong partnership between success nationally and internationally. costs of setting up in Sydney. The We are committed to the people that drive partnerships and collaboration Brandon Park was the home ground of Wollongong City Council, the University It has a well-established community advantages of being based at the live, work and play on the Innovation between academia and business the Wollongong Wolves FC and in 2001 and the NSW Department of Industry of innovative companies that have Campus include: Campus, their ambitions, their focus communities by co-locating the park was formally transferred from to promote Wollongong as a superior steadily grown over the past decade. and their sense of place. – Access to UOW networks to open commercial and research organisations the Wollongong Sportsground Trust to business location. One of the University of Wollongong’s up new opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. the University of Wollongong. At the opening of the Innovation goals is to work with our partners to – Becoming part of an ideas The Innovation Campus has helped The University of Wollongong is a Campus in June 2008, the then UOW create greater levels of innovation and ecosystem that stimulates a Celebrating 10 years of purpose in action of 10 years Celebrating to advance research in “intelligent” research-intensive university which Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerard impact, and contribute to the creation progressive culture innovative materials with the potential brings communities from around the Sutton AO said: “The Innovation of new enterprises. – Collaboration with research to drive to regenerate damaged human nerves, world together in discovery, innovation Campus is opening today because business differentiation and success the development of superconductors and commerce. The Innovation the three arms of government – local, – High quality and affordable that make energy transmission Campus was developed to interact not state and national – have been able to graduate workforce more efficient, new techniques for only with UOW’s main campus, but work co-operatively. Support from the – Less staff turnover and easy to sustainable building design, maritime also with the commercial realities and wider community has been crucial and attract staff due to outstanding law and security, and innovative imperatives of a growing and fast- overwhelming.” lifestyle approaches to health services delivery paced economy. – A stimulating environment that and policy. encourages collaboration and 9 8 connection The Innovation Campus is a place – A team dedicated to supporting the of knowledge that brings significant tenants and growing the campus. economic and social benefits to Wollongong and enhances the region’s competitive edge in the marketplace. We stay at the forefront of an ever- changing world.