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 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.
The organisation’s membership model gives our 5000+ members direct access to additional benefits both on and off campus, and with 85% of members being current students, the membership acts as a source of student feedback and influence for UOW Pulse operations at on-shore campuses.
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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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
OUR AWARDS
OUR BUSINESSES
PULSE PERKS
Everyone loves freebies and discounts! Pulse Perks gives students and staff access to exclusive member offers and discounts on an off campus all year! Restaurants, cafes, retail, beauty, health, accommodation, student parties… even skydiving – we’ve got all interests covered.
UNICLUBS
With over 120+ student led-clubs and societies on campus, every student has the chance to find their niche community or start their own. Joining a club is one of the best ways for students to meet new people, create lifelong friendships, strengthen their resume, and most importantly have fun while studying.
EAT & SHOP
As UOW grows, so does the selection of retail and service outlets on campus. From UniShop to IGA, shopping for textbooks, gifts, clothing and groceries is made simple. Students and staff can stay organised with a range of services on campus including a post office, 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.
UNIBAR
Hosting internationally renowned musicians, local bands, artists and comedians, UniBar is the place in the Illawarra for an awesome night out. Not just for students, UniBar offers good food, music and atmosphere for all live music fans.
UNISHOP
Shop in store on campus or online for an expansive range of textbooks, e-textbooks, books, children’s books, UOW memorabilia, merchandise and gifts.
UNIACTIVE
UniActive offers the leading sports and fitness facilities in the Illawarra including gymnasiums, indoor sport stadium, 50m outdoor heated pool, group exercise classes, personal training and a range of healthcare services. UniActive facilities are available for UOW staff, students and the wider Illawarra community.
ASPIRE
Aspire’s experienced team of events and catering specialists are on hand to help you deliver a successful event. Aspire provides the ultimate customer service experience in hospitality and caters for all styles of functions and sizes, from two to 1000 guests.
Aspire offers a range of catering packages to suit a variety of functions and events, with delicious menus including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.
KIDS’ UNI
Kids’ Uni encompasses three long day service centres and an after school/vacation care centre providing expert care and education for children from six weeks of age through to 12 years. Kids’ Uni has been a valued service for the University of Wollongong and the wider community since early 1970’s.
UOW Pulse Children’s Services is proud to have achieved a 100% rating of Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework for all four Kids’ Uni children’s centres. The national average is just 31%. (Source: Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).