News, Events and Media
Technology Park Expansion - May 2012
BALLARAT'S construction and technology sectors will receive a $155 million boost with the government today set to announce expansion approval for the University of Ballarat Technology Park.
UB Tech Park expansion to bring prosperity: Vallance - May 2012
THE expansion of the University of Ballarat Technology Park will bring a new era of prosperity and vitality to Ballarat, the park's director says.
CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards - March 2012
The University of Ballarat Technology Park is again sponsoring the CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. 2012 represents the 4th successive year that the Technology Park has sponsored these important regional awards, with this year's sponsorship directed to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship category.
Upcoming Business Luncheon in Park - March 2012
Mr. Michael Malone, CEO of iiNet will be guest speaker at a Business Lucheon in the Technology Park on Friday, May 18. Register now.
Government Programs and Funding Opportunities - March 2012
The Technology Park has organised for Ms. Kathy Coultas from the Department of Business and Innovation to speak at the Greenhill Enterprise Centre on government programs and funding opportunities on Tuesday, April 24 (11 am). Register now.
Creating a New Future 2012/13 - February 2012
The University is well progressed in its planning for the stage two expansion of its Technology Park. The attached Paper provides the context for this important development.
Ballarat can learn from Trieste - October 2011
The Director of the Technology Park visited the AREA Science Park in 2011 and the following article was published in the Ballarat Courier.
Uni of Ballarat Technology Park Innovation & Technology Award - August 2011
Winner: Veolia Environmental Services.
With just 12 months of local experience, Veolia can transport and dispose of waste and recycling throughout Ballarat and surrounding suburbs.
Veolia's Commercial Services Branch Manager Gary Buckland said, "It (the awards) is really worthwhile and I encourage others to try for it too. It is an incentive to improve and do better".
Regional Growth Fund - July 2011
The Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Peter Ryan MLA along with Ministers Denis Napthine MLA and Peter Hall MLC launched the Regional Growth Fund at the GEC Conference Centre, July 5, 2011. The Regional Growth Fund is the Victorian Government's $1 billion commitment over eight years to drive regional development across the State and ensure regional Victoria remains a key contributor to the State's future growth and prosperity.
Park Boosts Local Economy - August 2010
The University of Ballarat Technology Park contributes nearly $300 million to the regional economy, according to a major report commissioned by the University.
IBM Upgrades Ballarat Data Centre - July 2010
The IBM Ballarat Data Centre is undergoing a major refurbishment and upgrade to meet the expanding needs of its growing client base and to focus on providing a more efficient service for its existing customers.
IBM leads globalisation push - April 2010
Australian Financial Review, 21 April 2010
IBM has the IT factor - December 2009
THE new IBM IT Services Centre will employ 300 people and add an estimated $61 million to Ballarat's purse.
IBM services centre a boon for Ballarat - December 2009
A new information technology service centre will be officially opened in Ballarat today, adding $61 million to the region's economy over the next five years and 300 jobs to an area of Victoria where unemployment is an ongoing problem.
IBM further investment in Tech Park - August 2008
The University of Ballarat and IBM Australia will construct a new $10.8 million IT Services Centre at the University of Ballarat Technology Park (UBTP). Made possible with the support of IBM Australia, Victorian Government, University of Ballarat and City of Ballarat, the Centre will lead to the creation of 300 new jobs.
Technology Park enterprises lead the digital age - July 2008
Innovative IT enterprises within the University of Ballarat Technology Park (UBTP) have announced leading edge technology advances that have international potential.
