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Wednesday 17 June 2026
UOW partners with Illawarra Disability Alliance to enhance local services
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UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Science and Technology
Ancient New Zealand tree reveals a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago
Weakened magnetic field linked to climate change, extinction of Australian megafauna, and rise of cave art
Environment and Energy
Australia’s gold industry stamped out mercury pollution — now it's coal's turn
Coal-fired power plants are now Australia’s largest controllable source of mercury emissions, releasing between two and four tonnes of mercury every year
Health and Medicine
UOW researcher receives prestigious medical research award
Research focuses on impacts of stress on brain cells and molecules, and what role this plays in future mental illness
Health and Medicine
Researchers further reveal inner workings of pathogenic bacteria
Breakthrough will aid the fight against deadly bacteria and help to develop new cures
Health and Medicine
Professor Justin Yerbury awarded $2.2M grant for MND study
Research program will increase understanding of disease progression, opening the door to new treatments
Science and Technology
Meet UOW’s three new Superstars of STEM
Dr Holly Tootell, Dr Yee Lian Chew and Dr Marian Wong recognised by Science & Technology Australia