From enrolment to graduation, UOW Pulse is here to make the student experience at UOW a fun and memorable one. UOW Pulse offers a range of entertainment and unique experiences for students to engage within their community and gain valuable skills and outcomes through volunteering programs, wellness workshops and events as well as student-led sports activities and more.
UOW Pulse was established in 2016. It came to be with the merging of the institution’s Students Union and the Sports Association. UOW Pulse is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which is governed by a professional Board including an elected Student-Director, with committees including the Pulse Advisory Committee comprising of current UOW students.
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OUR MISSION
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$ 100 Per Month
- To complement UOW’s academic activities through our products and services including Student Engagement, Food & Beverage, Retail, Sports & Fitness, Catering & Events and Children’s Services.
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OUR VISION
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$ 100 Per Month
- UOW Pulse creates the ultimate dynamic and engaging campus community environment to enrich the University community experience.
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OUR VALUES
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$ 100 Per Month
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Support
Community
Agility
Quality
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PULSE PERKS
FREE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Everyone loves freebies and discounts, and Pulse Perks is your ticket to saving while you study. As a free membership, it gives students and staff access to exclusive deals on and off campus – from food, retail, beauty, and health to entertainment, travel, and even skydiving. Signing up only takes a few minutes, and once you’re in, the Pulse app becomes your hub for vouchers, discount codes, and updates on the latest offers and events. With Pulse Perks, you’ll savewhile making he most of uni life.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
(EVENTS, VOLUNTEERING, WELLNESS & UNICLUBS)
Student life at UOW is full of opportunities to connect, grow, and have fun with Pulse. With over 120+ student-led clubs and societies, you’ll find your community or even start your own. Our Wellness programs offer stress-relief workshops and activities to help you recharge and stay balanced. Volunteering with Pulse lets you make a difference, gain skills, and earn recognition through UOWx. And with regular weekly activities plus major events like O-Week, campus is always buzzing with something exciting.
OUR BUSINESSES
UOW Pulse is a not for profit organisation, with proceeds from everything purchased on campus going straight back into enriching student life on campus. Whether that’s through events and activities, sport and wellness initiatives, or through our peer-to-peer programs such as clubs and societies and volunteering.
UniBar is the Illawarra’s go-to venue for live entertainment, hosting international musicians, local bands, comedians and artists. Open to everyone, not just students, it offers great food, drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere for music lovers across the region.
UniShop is your one-stop campus and online store for textbooks, e-textbooks, children’s books, UOW merchandise, gifts and memorabilia. Whether you’re studying or shopping around on campus, UniShop delivers convenience and variety.
UniActive provides premium fitness and sports facilities in the Illawarra, including gyms, a heated 50m pool, indoor stadium, group classes, personal training and allied health services. Open to UOW staff, students and the wider community.
Aspire delivers expert catering and event services for functions of all sizes, from intimate meetings to large-scale events. With tailored packages and exceptional hospitality, Aspire ensures every event is memorable and professionally managed.
Kids’ Uni offers high-quality early childhood education and care across three long day centres and an after school/vacation care service. Serving children aged six weeks to 12 years, Kids’ Uni proudly exceeds national standards in every centre.
Village Grocer is your campus grocery store, located in Building 11. Stocking everyday essentials, groceries, snacks, drinks, meal deals and weekly specials, it’s the perfect spot for students and staff to grab fresh food and supplies on the go.
EAT & SHOP ON CAMPUS
As UOW grows, so does the selection of retail and service outlets on campus. From UniShop to Village Grocer, shopping for textbooks, gifts, clothing and groceries is made simple. Students and staff can stay organised with a range of services on campus including, banks, physio, medical centre, hairdresser and beauty salon.
Pulse provides over 20 options for delicious food and drinks on campus. From cool coffee haunts and gourmet cafes to multicultural cuisines, healthy options and more, there is a diverse mix of quality eateries on campus.
OUR AWARDS
CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION
Pulse is proudly a Child Safe Organisation. We have adopted the National Child Safe Standards and we have extensive policies and practices in place to protect children and keep them safe. A child safe organisation puts the best interests of children and young people first.
“A child safe organisation means that the place where our children spend time is safe from physical, sexual, psychological, ill-treatment and neglect. A child safe place will have established rules to make sure children and young people are kept safe” (Office of the Children’s Guardian). You can learn more about the National Child Safe Standards here: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/resources