Stephen Phillips visits UOW College Hong Kong

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Mr Stephen Phillips, Vice-President (Operations) at the University of Wollongong (UOW), dropped in for a visit to UOW College Hong Kong on 29 October 2026.

Mr Phillips oversees finance, people and culture, infrastructure, digital transformation, and cross-campus process alignment.  He leads the University's operational performance to support its strategic objectives, and oversees UOW’s financial, people and culture, and infrastructure strategies, aligning these functions with the University’s mission and 2030 strategy.  He plays a critical role in driving digital transformation, sustainability and corporate services, including legal, risk, marketing and communications.

In a meeting with the College’s management team, Mr Phillips shared his experience to help reduce operational barriers between the College and UOW in areas under his management, such as digital systems and brand marketing.  Mr Phillips also explained the UOW Strategy 2030, which aims to improve the College's financial sustainability.

Other topics covered included AI regulation and restrictions on use of some AI products, resource sharing, talent mobility, infrastructure, and campus space utilization.  Mr Phillips also shared his views on quality assurance and compliance, which shed further light on governance in tertiary education. The meeting was productive for both institutions and promising for future development.