UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
I s Australia on the precipice of a thoroughly high-tech future — and could the city of Wollongong hold the key to its progress ? Fiona Rankin believes so . As Director , Information Management & Technology Services ( IMTS ) for the University of Wollongong ( UOW ), Rankin is overseeing an ambitious transformation of the university into a hub of innovation and a focal point within the smartest city in Australia .
A multifaceted approach for a multifaceted institution The University of Wollongong ’ s plan for the future is one with multiple legs , a fact that makes perfect sense , as the university itself is a multidimensional institution .
“ We ’ re an interesting business in the sense that we ’ re a traditional university , with teaching and learning and a heavy emphasis on research , but in addition to that , we also have a series of international campuses and a strong international development focus ,” says Rankin . This puts UOW in a relatively unique position and gives the institution a different perspective on priorities for
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the university ’ s future .
“ We have our series of international campuses , and we ’ re also a big employer in the Illawarra region and have a sense of duty and care toward the region as well ,” she
130 June 2016