University of Wollongong (UOW) academics are not required to have a WWCC to fulfil their role at University. In all activities, UOW requires a Teacher to be responsible for the duty of care of their students while on a UOW campus and when a UOW academic is attending a school.

The NSW Department of Education view visiting academics as exempt from requiring a WWCC as it will be a one-off visit, in the company of a Teacher and invited as a guest speaker or presenter (unpaid). Schools are able to conduct an NTBE check in eCPC and sight a photo ID with the guest’s full name and DOB when they sign in.  If you are interested in booking an academic to visit with your school, please let us know your WWCC requirements, we may not be able to fulfil your request should the school policy differ from NSW Department of Education advice.

For more information on the screening requirements for Invited Guests, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/inside-the-department/human-resources/probity/screening-document-requirements/screening-catalogue/invited-guests

Browse through the activities offered in each subject area to sign up for events or register your interest in bookable experiences.

One of our School Engagement Specialists will be in touch to discuss timing, delivery and group size.  

Once a date is confirmed, you will be provided with specific information for the chosen activity and a template or link to register student details.

Teachers are responsible for supervising all students whilst on campus. 

It is expected that all students will display behaviours that are respectful towards UOW staff and current students as well as facilities and equipment. 

Most activities are delivered free of charge.  A small fee for some activities is charged to cover material, facility or equipment costs. 

Your School Engagement Specialist will be able to discuss travel options to UOW campuses. 

We strongly encourage schools to explore using public transport options if feasible. 

Information on getting to the Wollongong campus is available here: Getting to UOW Wollongong Campus

Information on getting to other UOW campuses is available here: Getting to other campuses

Once an activity has been confirmed, UOW will issue a risk assessment to the organising teacher. 

UOW will require a list of students attending/participating in any activity.  This information can be provided to UOW via the template provided or a link which can be given to students to complete independently.

Data will be stored according to UOW’s privacy policy.

UOW can provide a template excursion/incursion permission note if required.  Please request this as soon as possible from your UOW School Engagement Specialist.

UOW recommends all students wear their school uniform when visiting campus.  

Some activities may require specific protective equipment to be worn.  For instance, close toed shoes may be required to attend experiences in the labs.

This will be communicated to the organising teacher at time of confirmation of activity.  Please ensure this information is included on excursion permission notes. 

Activities have been designed by UOW academics and faculty staff.  In most circumstances, activities will be delivered by academic staff, supported by technical staff, PhD students and current UOW students.

Teachers are responsible for supervising their students. UOW staff and academics will also be on hand to help facilitate the various activities.

Yes! Some of the bookable experiences are 30-60 minutes in duration. If you see a few activities that you'd like to experience in the same day, let us know when you submit your expression of interest. Some activities can be combined to create a personalised, half- or full-day excursion!

In school: UOW staff and/or academics can travel to your school to deliver this type of experience in the classroom. In school experiences cannot be offered at all schools as this will depend on the location and availability of UOW academics.

On campus: These experiences are offered at one or more of the UOW campuses. Please read the activity description to determine if it is offered at a campus near you.

Zoom: Some activities can be delivered via Zoom if UOW staff or academics are unable to travel to a location for an in school experience. Alternatively, some activities are only offered via Zoom. 

Delivery details can be discussed further with your schools engagement representative once an expression of interest is received.