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Wednesday 15 April 2026
UOW appoints Professor Ana Deletic as Provost
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New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
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Community, Research
$1 million national project to improve responses to child sexual behaviour concerns
UOW researchers to develop Australia’s first evidence clearinghouse on problematic and harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people
Arts and Culture
From Lahore to Sydney, a Muslim feminist’s debut novel rebels against the suffocation of safety
The genre of migrant autofiction, especially coming-of-age work, is blooming, but Raaza Jamshed’s book stands out.
Health and Medicine
Researchers highlight the hidden dangers of nitrous oxide use
Nitrous oxide safety resources take off on social media with more than 37K views across Instagram and TikTok
Law, Politics and Society
Could luxury hiking developments reduce access to national parks?
Park agencies are diversifying their offerings from basic experiences to include higher-cost adventures, but some fear they may exclude visitors on a budget
Nangs are popular with young people
But are they aware of the serious harms of nitrous oxide?
UOW expert commentary (17 February)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories