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NSW is more than Australia’s business headquarters; it’s the State that’s driving Australia’s economy. The State is rich in business opportunities, with a stable and strong government, and an economy that is robust, diverse, dynamic and easily accessible to the rest of the world. And we’re investing heavily in infrastructure such as improved road links, commuter rail and health services.

The University of Wollongong. It is a University that ranks among the top 2% of universities in the world with an enviable record of achievement in teaching and research. It is also located in one of the most beautiful settings in Australia, just an hour's drive south of Australia's largest city, Sydney. Our students and staff come from diverse backgrounds, many from overseas. They share a culture that respects openness, inclusiveness, collegiality and diversity.

UoW’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Research Institute is one of the longest running and largest university-based research institutes in the field of ICT in Australia and is a flagship research strength within the University. The Institute has been instrumental in establishing the University’s international reputation in ICT research and is recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Telecommunications by the New South Wales State Government. ICT Research Institute focuses on four major research themes and is comprised of seven laboratories which collectively represent about 60 academic research staff and over 95 post-graduate students, mostly at PhD level.

Our scholars and students share a passionate commitment to the transformative power of education. Our research makes a real difference to our understanding of today's world and how we work and live in it, and we enrich our community by bringing together people from all social and cultural backgrounds.<

UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We're known for our industry focus, practice-based teaching and learning, real world research and our location. With state-of-the-art campuses and facilities, we’re preparing students to become global thinkers, leaders and innovators. UTS has a distinct model of learning, strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions.

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

iSee is an Australian built video collaboration tool of the future which will change the way people work and learn individually or remotely. iSee was originally developed to provide remote and regional school students with access to their peers and specialised teachers in a collaborative environment with existing infrastructure.Using live video feed tens to hundreds of users can meet simultaneously in a customised immersive environment and dynamically form and reform small or large groups as they would in real life.

Wiley's Global Research business is a provider of content-enabled solutions to improve outcomes in research, education and professional practice with online tools, journals, books, databases, reference works and laboratory protocols. With strengths in every major academic, scientific and professional field, and strong brands including Wiley Blackwell and Wiley VCH, Wiley proudly partners with over 800 prestigious societies representing two million members. Through Wiley Online Library, we provide online access to a broad range of content: over 4 million articles from 1,500 journals, 9,000+ books, and many reference works and databases. Access to abstracts and searching is free, full content is accessible through licensing agreements, and large portions of the content are provided free or at nominal cost to nations in the developing world through partnerships with organizations such as HINARI, AGORA, and OARE.