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Saturday 17 October 2026
Alumni Awards recognise graduates making a difference
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$5,000 scholarships open doors for TAFE students to study at UOW
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Arts and Culture, Community
‘In conversation’ event encourages belonging and connection
Launch of Dr Hugh Mackay’s new book explores social issues facing modern Australia
UOW expert commentary (23 April)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Health and Medicine
Emeritus Professor devoted career to improving mental health services
Professor Frank Deane reflects on commitment to patient-oriented care
Health and Medicine
Curing loneliness with belonging
UOW researchers awarded NHMRC grant of $1.3 million to address loneliness and social isolation in people with alcohol and other substance use disorders
Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says
As psychedelic research has grown, limitations of the research have been identified by researchers both within and outside the psychedelic field
Students
Mental Games: navigating the emotional challenges of competitive sports
From parental rage to supporting emotional regulation, UOW PhD graduate Jordan Sutcliffe has been untangling the mental health aspect of raising young athletes