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About the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Located in Madison, the capital of the State of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is a public, land-grant institution that was founded in 1848. It held its first class in the February of 1849.

Home to 13 colleges and schools, the university’s main campus stretches over 900 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota.

The city itself has plenty to offer students, including national landmarks and the colourful State Street and Capitol Square, lined with restaurants, coffee shops, music venues and boutiques. 

Madison is known as being a ‘green’ city, with plenty of opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, and other outdoor sports. The newspaper USA Today ranked Madison fourth best cycling town in America for its network of biking paths and bike-share program.

Its student body of 40,000 collectively represents 50 states and 124 countries.

The university boasts almost 900 student organisations and its official mascot is the Bucky Badger.

A research university, UW has been home to number of pioneering achievements, such as the discovery of vitamins in the early 20th century, the cultivation of embryonic stem cells in the late 20th century and, in 2010, the discovery of a new human species.

Since its inception, over a dozen Nobel Prize awards have been awarded to faculty and alumni of UW. Other alumni include 33 Pulitzer Prize winners, the founders of the satirical news media company, The Onion, and the founder of Earth Day, the annual event that champions environmental protection.

One of the university’s longest traditions is the ‘Wisconsin Idea’ – the principle that the university should enhance people’s lives beyond the classroom. The Idea has been synonymous with Wisconsin for over 100 years and has become the primary ethos of the university’s outreach efforts across the globe.

The university’s motto is ‘Numen Lumen’, which translates as ‘God, our light’.

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Key Student Statistics

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Student gender ratio
51 F : 49 M (2)
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International student percentage
15% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
10.7 (1)
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Student total
45254 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026, (2) World University Rankings 2018

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Australia, Canberra


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Durham University

United Kingdom, Durham

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Durham University

United Kingdom, Durham


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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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United Kingdom, Guildford


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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Mathematical Physics-Women Applicants

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne

Australia

institution

The University of Melbourne

Australia


Role type: Continuing, Full-time Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Level B - AUD $124,656 -$148,023 p.a. orLevel C - AUD $152,695 -$176,065 p.a. plus 17% super Expand expertise in mathematics and statistics in a leading research intensive school / Shape data driven and foundational methods with real world impact / Collaborate both within and across disciplinesJoin us to advance mathematics and statistics research, inspire students, and help grow a world-class academic community.Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.ONLY WOMEN (CIS- OR TRANS-) ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION, SECTION 12 (1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 2010 (VIC)The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. 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super 17%

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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Computer Vision

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

institution

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne


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$141,247 - $162,872

Posted

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