Search
Borrow
Help
Information for
Information about
UOW history, facts and figures
- Sources of information
- Where can I find the history of UOW?
- Where can I find details of UOW's organisation/services?
- Where can I find UOW annual reports etc.?
- How do I find news items about UOW?
- How do I find journal articles about UOW?
- How do I find statistics about UOW and other universities?
- Where can I find UOW handbooks/calendars?
- Where can I find UOW student newsletters?
- What's the best way to search the UOW website?
- Additional tips for Soc231 students
- Need further help?
Sources of information
This guide will help you find both current and historical information, facts and figures about the University of Wollongong (UOW).
Who collects and/or publishes information about UOW and other universities?
- University of Wollongong (UOW)
- Federal Department of Education
- Universities Australia
- Graduate Careers Australia
- National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) (academic staff)
Where is this information available?
- University website - provides key UOW publications and other documents online
- University Library - holds UOW and other higher education related publications, provides access to relevant newspaper and journal databases
- University Archives - holds UOW publications and other historical UOW records
- Higher education related websites
Where can I find the history of UOW?
The University was established in 1951 as the Wollongong University College (WUC), part of the University of New South Wales. It officially became the University of Wollongong (UOW) in 1975.
The Wollongong Institute of Education (WIE), previously the Wollongong Teachers' College (WTC), amalgamated with the University in 1982.
On the Web:
- UOW website > About the University > Our History
- UOW Archives website > History of the University
- UOW Library website > About Us > History of the Library
In the Library/Archives:
- University of Wollongong: An illustrated history 1951-1991 held at 378.9446/4
- Development of the University of Wollongong 1973-1981 held at 378.944/WOLL/8
- 25 Years: A History of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Wollongong, 1975-2000 held at 378.944/WOLL/13
- UNSW a Portrait: The University of New South Wales 1949-1999 held at 378.9441/5
- Copies of other unpublished timelines held in Archives Collection - available on request
Where can I find details of UOW's organisation/services?
Try these quick links:
- UOW website > About the University - for UOW governance, policies, key publications and committee minutes
- UOW website > Site Index (A-Z) - for specific units and services
- or use the UOW website search option - see search tips below
Where can I find UOW annual reports etc.?
Many reports are available online - see links below. Some older reports are only available in hardcopy in the Library/Archives. An ARC call number prefix = located in Archives Collection, Ground Level. For access ask at Research Help Desk.
| UOW Annual Report |
|---|
|
On the Web:
In the Library:
|
| UOW Research Report |
On the Web:
|
| UOW Strategic Plan |
On the Web:
|
| ITC (Illawarra Technology Corporation) Annual Report |
On the Web:
|
| UOW Library Annual Report |
On the Web:
|
| Unicentre Annual Report |
On the Web:
|
| URAC (University Recreation & Aquatic Centre) Annual Report |
On the Web:
|
| EED (Employment, Equity & Diversity) Unit Annual Report |
On the Web:
|
| Annual reports of other units |
On the Web:
|
How do I find other UOW related reports?
Use the Library's Classic Catalogue, try searches such as:
- Keyword search > wollongong and university and report
- Subject search > university of wollongong
- Author search > university of wollongong
How do I find news items about UOW?
News sources include UOW's own Media Unit, as well as commercial news services and newspapers (eg. Illawarra Mercury).
- Are you looking for UOW media/news items? - see tips below
- Are you looking for newspaper articles? - see tips below
Looking for UOW Media/News Items?
Search UOW News & Media website
- Use the News & Media Search Engine
Browse individual UOW news publications
| UOW Media Releases |
|---|
On the Web:
|
| UOW News Items |
On the Web:
|
| UOW Campus News Magazine |
On the Web:
|
Looking for Newspaper Articles?
Search Library newspaper databases
| Library Database | Notes | Search Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Proquest ANZ Newsstand | Provides fulltext articles about UOW from the Illawarra Mercury, Sydney Morning Herald and other newspapers (starting dates vary for individual papers - some are 2001+, others are 1996+) |
Use search phrase ("university of wollongong" OR "wollongong university" OR "uow") See UOW news search examples [PDF] Truncation symbol: * |
| Factiva | Provides fulltext articles about UOW from the Illawarra Mercury, Sydney Morning Herald and other newspapers (starting dates vary for individual papers - most are 1990s+ ) |
Use search phrase ("university of wollongong" OR "wollongong university" OR "uow") See UOW news search examples [PDF] Truncation symbol: * |
| SMH Digital Archive | Provides fulltext and image articles about the University published in the Sydney Morning Herald between 1955-1990 |
For pre-1975 articles use search phrase ("wollongong university college" OR "wuc") Truncation symbol: * |
| Illawarra Index | Indexes major articles about the University published in the Illawarra Mercury, Wollongong Advertiser, South Coast Times and other local newspapers from the 1950s+ | Use search keywords wollongong and university |
Search Tip! Change dropdown menus within fulltext databases to broaden your search from words appearing only in headline or title to words anywhere within full article.
What about browsing older newspaper articles?
You can browse boxes of UOW related news clippings held in the Archives Collection from 1950s+ (note these are filed by year/date and not by subject). Contact Archives to arrange access.How do I find journal articles about UOW?
Search Library databases
| Library Database | Notes | Search Tip |
|---|---|---|
| A+Education | Australian higher education. Many articles fulltext |
Use search phrase wollongong %2 uni* (wollongong within 2 words of university or uni) and tick the box to "Also Search Fulltext of Articles" where available Truncation symbol: * |
| APAFT | Australian current affairs and social sciences. Many articles fulltext | Use same tip as above |
| Informit E-Library | Australian. Multidisciplinary. Fulltext | Use same tip as above |
| Academic Onefile | International. Multidisciplinary. Many articles fulltext |
Use search phrase wollongong n2 university (wollongong within 2 words of university) and change dropdown search field menu to Entire Document (tx) Truncation symbol: * |
| Proquest Central | International. Multidisciplinary. Many articles fulltext |
Use search phrase wollongong w/2 university (wollongong within 2 words of university) and change dropdown search field menu to Citation and Document Text Truncation symbol: * |
Search Tips!
- You may not find many journal articles specifically about UOW. Be prepared to broaden your search to look for articles discussing Australian universities and the higher education sector in general.
- If searching for articles about UOW and particular subject disciplines (eg. information technology) also try other subject specific Databases
Found a reference but it's not fulltext?
Some databases don't provide the fulltext of items, only the citations and brief summaries of the contents. This is especially common when looking for older references.
Use these to locate dates and page numbers for specific articles, then check both the ArticleFinder database portal AND the Library's Classic Catalogue to see if the relevant item is held in the Library.
How do I find statistics about UOW and other universities?
Search Tip: Before you begin your search for statistics consider:
- Are statistics likely to be collected on your topic and at the level of detail you need? If so:
- Who might collect this type of data?
- Where might they be available?
- What headings might they be under? (eg. statistics on international students might be listed under overseas enrolments)
| On the Web: |
|---|
|
UOW only statistics:
UOW and other universities statistics:
Higher education sector wide statistics:
|
| In the Library: |
In the Journal Collection: (accessible on Level 2)
|
Other Search Tips:
Searching for books or reports with comparative data on Wollongong and other universities?
Try Library's Classic Catalogue searches such as:
- Keyword search > higher education and australia and statistics
- Keyword search > universities and australia and statistics
- Keyword search > graduate* and employment and australia
Searching for newspaper or journal articles which mention statistics?
The word 'statistics' may not always be mentioned in the article text. Try searching for related terms.
- Search on keywords > (statistic* or data or number* or figure*)
Where can I find UOW handbooks/calendars?
On the Web:
- 2000+ on UOW website > Current Students > Course Handbook
- 1965-2003 on Library website > UOW Libraries > Digital Archive
In the Library:
- 1975+ held in Archives Collection at 378.94405/WOLL/1
- Pre-1975 WUC/UNSW calendars (with some gaps) held in Archives Collection
- 1963-1984 Wollongong Teachers' College/Wollongong Institute of Education Calendar held in Archives Collection
Where can I find student newsletters?
Note: In the call number details below ARC prefix = located in Archives Collection, Ground Level (For access ask at Research Help Desk). For other hardcopy items check the Library's Classic Catalogue for exact location details.
| Undergraduate Student Newsletter (Tertangala) |
|---|
On the Web:
|
| Postgraduate Student Newsletter |
On the Web:
|
What's the best way to search the UOW website?
Use the UOW Advanced site search:
- Go to University site search: Advanced search
- Check the UOW Web tab is already selected
- Type in your keywords or phrases in the Search box (keep your search simple!) eg. childcare (Search tip: Truncation symbol to search for word plurals is a * symbol. eg. child* )
- Use the dropdown menu to limit results to relevant areas of the UOW website if desired eg. Unicentre website
- Click on the Go button
Or Use a Google Advanced search:
You can limit your search to the UOW website (note: you may get different results compared to the UOW search engine). To do this:
- Go to Google Advanced search
- Type in your keywords or phrases in the Search box eg. childcare OR "child care" (Search tip: No truncation symbol required to search for word plurals)
- Type in the Search within a Site/Domain box the url uow.edu.au
- Click on the Google search button
Additional tips for Soc231 students
For Soc231 (Social Analysis) and other students doing case study research about UOW - see the following assignment help guides for extra tips:
- Soc231 UOW Research Projects - Pathways Advice & Developing Your Search Strategy [PDF]
- How to find UOW news articles in Proquest ANZ Newsstand and Factiva news databases - Search Examples [PDF]
Need further help?
Contact Research Help staff.
Content by Archivist
Follow Me Printing
Everyone hates to queue. With this in mind, we have introduced Follow Me Printing. You can choose any free printer/copier in the Library or a printer in the Student Central labs to release your print job.
How does it work?