WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF

SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH!

smah.uow.edu.au

We offer a range of undergraduate and

postgraduate degrees and carry out world
leading research which is strongly aligned
with our teaching programs.Our courses
are offered across five core schools which
include Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth
and Environmental Sciences, Medicine, and
Nursing and Midwifery. These schools are
complimented by research strengths and
centres and the Illawarra Health and Medical
Research Institute (IHMRI).
Our campuses are located at Wollongong, Bega, Batemans Bay,
Shoalhaven and Southern Sydney.
The following is a summary of the many services and facilities
provided to all UOW students. For a detailed listing, visit the
A-Z Guide and visit the First Year Website.
If you have a question and not sure where to start, speak to the
friendly staff at Science, Medicine and Health Central (SMAH)
and they can direct you.
SMAH Central
Building 41 Room 152
T + 61 2 4221 3492
E smah-students@uow.edu.au

CAREER SUPPORT
Our faculty career consultant, Mardella Bassett offers tailored
career advice, individual career consultations, workshops, ideas
about how to enhance your employability, job search support,
resume advice, assistance with interview preparation and more.
Get your career on track book in to see your consultant sooner
rather than later via Career Hub.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SCIENCE MEDICINE AND HEALTH

CENTRAL (SMAH CENTRAL)
SMAH Central is a student enquiries desk that offers support
and general advice for students enrolled into degrees under
the School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry, School
of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Medicine and
School of Nursing and Midwifery. Students should submit all
student forms to SMAH Central and they will be processed
and taken care of through SMAH Central, e.g. Course transfer,
subject addition, credit/advance standing. Email SMAH Central
regarding any enquiry related to your degree, e.g. regarding
tutorials, course progression, academic contact details etc.
We can then refer students onto the appropriate academic.
Assignments are also submitted by students to SMAH Central
and they are then distributed to the appropriate academic for
marking. Contact us to make an appointment if you need to
see the sub dean; Peter Thomas or James Wallman. Forms
regarding Academic Grievance are also submitted to SMAH
Central and the Faculty Careers Consultant; Mardella Bassett
is located in the SMAH Central office.

CAREERS CENTRAL
Careers Central offers a range of free services, programs and
resources to help you establish career goals and develop skills
that make you employableand competitive in the job market.
Our focus is on helping you build a sustainable career. We can
help you to acquire knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes
which will equip you for a successful transition to employment
but also for effective management of your career thereafter
so you can easily adapt to labour market developments and be
realistic about labour market opportunities. Visit us on campus
in Building 11 or email us via careers@uow.edu.au

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS (ISP)

ISP is a collection of initiatives (including the Illawarra Committee for International Students) providing programs, activities
and events that contribute to the wellbeing of international
students and their families. E.g. English conversation groups,
friendship BBQs, welcome evenings and sight seeing trips.

LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
Learning Development offers academic study, writing
and maths support to all students. Come and see us for
an individual appointment, register online for one of our
workshops, or access our online learning resources.

LIBRARY
The Library is a great place to study, whether you need
somewhere quiet to focus on your personal research or space
to work as a group. We provide over 400 computers, printing
and copying services, hundreds of powered study spaces and
wireless network support. You can access information and
research content from our own expansive online and print
collections, as well as millions of titles and publications held
in libraries world-wide. If you need assistance talk to us and
be guaranteed of great support and advice either online, in
person or by phone. The library is an integral part of your UOW
experience!

PASS
Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained
from attending PASS. Think Super Group learning! PASS
sessions are facilitated by senior students who have excelled in
their subjects. Many students each year find the new demands
of tertiary study challenging, and PASS has a strong record of
helping students to succeed. In 2013, students who attended
PASS regularly achieved 11 marks better on average than nonattending students. Students who did not attend PASS were
5 times more likely to fail. Attending PASS is also a great way
to network with other students studying the same subjects. To
find out more about the multi award winning PASS Program, or
to see the PASS timetable, head to the website.

SHARP (STUDENT HEALTH ALLIANCE

FOR RURAL POPULATIONS)
2014 Winner of UoW Clubs & Societies Service Club of the Year.
SHARP is one of 28 rural health clubs in Australia which form the
NRHSN National Rural Health Students Network. SHARP has
over 800 members which includes on campus and alumni students.
SHARP members are students interested in rural and remote health
and include nursing, allied health and medical students. SHARP
members have so many opportunities including networking bbqs,
guest speaker nights, rural high school visits, conferences, Indigenous festivals, rural appreciation weekend, Close The Gap weekend,
up to date information on scholarships and much more. To join,
head to the website or contact Kay Kent (SHARP Administrator) on
kkent@uow.edu.au or phone 4221 4078.

STUDENT LIFE
The best way for students to meet other students is to get
involved in campus activities. UOW Student Life works with all of
the other areas on campus to deliver activities where students
can make these connections. Some activities include:
Play Free Sport: Get active with soccer, basketball
and loads of other sports
Join a Student Club or society for weekly events & activities
Discover The Gong Tours: Food, photography, bowls & sightseeing
The Good Life Series: Free professional & life skills workshops
Welcome to Wollongong: A special welcome event from the
Lord Mayor
Connect with local businesses at Networking After 5
Like UOW Student Life on Facebook!

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS (SSAs)

The Student Support Advisers offer a free and confidential
service which provides support and referral services to domestic
and international students for both academic and personal
welfare issues.
Jenny Ferrington (Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine)
Monday to Thursday at Wollongong Campus
Michelle Collis (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and
Environmental Sciences)
Monday to Wednesday at Wollongong Campus
Mitz Perez (Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine)
Fridays at Wollongong Campus
Sue Leppan (Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega)
Wednesday to Friday at Shoalhaven Campus
For contact details refer to last page.

UNICENTRE
Whilst Uni is focused around your studies, Uni life encompasses
so much more than lectures. Enter UniCentre. UniCentres aim
is to create services, spaces and activities that enhance the
University experience. We offer entertainment, activities, retail,
student engagement, services, social student spaces, food
courts, shops, study areas, meeting rooms, Wii/X-box facilities,
outdoor sports and much more. Our activities and facilities bring
the diverse University population together, ensuring your years
spent at UOW are enjoyable and memorable. Get involved at
UOW through UniCentre, join one of the 100+ clubs, develop
your leadership skills and make the most of the time spent
studying your degree. Find out more about UniCentre and keep
in touch with unreal deals, awesome competitions and all the
cool gigs happening on campus via the UniCentre facebook page
or UniBar Facebook page.

UOW SECURITY
The Security team is available 24 hours a day seven days a
week in Wollongong. The Security teams primary role is the
protection of people and property. Students should report any
incidents to the security team or contact the team after dark for
a safety escort. Download and register our free SAFEZONE app.
to easily make contact, request assistance or urgent help from
the Security team. More about SAFEZONE. Security is located
at B116 in Northfields Avenue - phone 4221 4555 or report
emergencies on 4221 4900.

UOW WELLBEING
UOW Wellbeing helps students to maintain a healthy, balanced
life and to keep on track. The Wellbeing Centre is a place to
come and take some time out - from busting stress on the massage chair to chilling out with a magazine. The Centre is also our
meeting place for activities that we run weekly to help you keep
on top of your stress, like yoga, meditation, and tai chi. We also
run events and workshops throughout session to help you boost
different areas of your wellbeing - so look out for the purple tent
on campus! And if you need some kind of support but not sure
who at UOW can help, feel free to drop into the centre to ask our
friendly staff, they can point you in the right direction! Were here
to help you build good habits and look after the big picture - your
wellbeing. Head to the website or visit us on Facebook for more
info.

URAC
The University of Wollongong Recreation & Aquatic Centre
(URAC) provides the campus community with top-class fitness
and sporting facilities. Whether you want to shoot some hoops,
play squash or tennis, take a dip in the pool or work out at
the gym, URAC has you covered. There is an extensive range
of sporting, group exercise and specialty fitness programs
available and UOW Students receive great discounts! Visit the
website for more information or stop by Building 13 on campus
to check out the facilities!

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS

Michelle Collis

Jenny Ferrington

Mitz Perez

Sue Leppan

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES;
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY;
SCHOOL OF EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Michelle Collis
Bld 41.207B, Wollongong Campus
(02)4221 5297
mcollis@uow.edu.au

SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY;

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Jenny Ferrington (Monday - Thursday)

Mitz Perez (Friday)
Bld 15.232, Wollongong Campus
(02) 4221 5332
jenwalsh@uow.edu.au
mperez@uow.edu.au

SHOALHAVEN, BATEMANS BAY & BEGA CAMPUSES

Sue Leppan
Ray Cleary Building Room UG12, Shoalhaven Campus
(02) 4448 0841
sleppan@uow.edu.au