ICAC will examine three allegations around whether university leaders acted improperly when hiring staff and awarding contracts.

The state’s corruption watchdog has the University of Wollongong in its crosshairs over allegations of poor governance.

The first day of a corruption inquiry has alleged a pattern of improper recruitment practices for staff at the University of Wollongong.

ICAC will examine three allegations around whether university leaders acted improperly when hiring staff and awarding contracts.