A public forum in Wollongong next week will explore calls for reform at the University of Wollongong (UOW), following an inquiry that found the institution overly corporate. The UOW union has seized the opportunity to push for a "cleanout" of corporate influence on campus. The event, hosted at a local hotel, aims to spark discussion on how the university can better serve students and academics. The inquiry highlighted concerns over the growing commercialization of academic life, with critics arguing that profit motives are overshadowing educational values. The union is urging greater transparency and a return to the core mission of higher education. As the forum approaches, student representatives are preparing to present their case for structural changes. The debate reflects a broader national conversation on the role of universities in society.