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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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Health and Medicine, Research
Researchers unveil potential new treatment for Motor Neurone Disease
World-first discovery removes toxic proteins before they can damage motor neurones
Health and Medicine
Food insecurity affects 1 in 3 regional people – and it’s worse for those with poor mental health
In regional NSW, 1 in 3 people experienced food insecurity in the past year. The rate was double for those who were socially isolated or had a mental illness.
Environment and Energy, Health and Medicine, Research
Study brings science of bushfire smoke to the frontline of firefighting
Review responds to firefighters’ safety concerns, highlighting smoke complexity, skin absorption and protective equipment
Health and Medicine
Indigenous programs cost billions, but we know surprisingly little about what works
We still know too little about which Aboriginal health and wellbeing programs are effective
Health and Medicine, Research
UOW scientists lead fight against MND with $1.3m in research funding
Researchers to spearhead international projects that will unlock crucial knowledge about the cause of fatal disease
Health and Medicine
Researcher wins $652k funding to help older heart patients transition home safely
Professor Caleb Ferguson awarded Heart Foundation Fellowship to research improving cardiovascular care for Australia’s ageing population