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Wednesday 18 June 2025
UOW recognised among world’s top universities for sustainability impact
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Top 200 global university ranking reflects UOW’s all-round strengths
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Health and Medicine
Pioneering a new field of biomedical research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists at UOW are using novel tools derived from Earth sciences to better understand the role of metals in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including MND and Alzheimer’s.
Health and Medicine
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.
Health and Medicine
New horizons in understanding the benefits of fibre
Reducing the risk of specific cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, fibre is an unsung food hero.
Health and Medicine
Rolling with the punches to improve youth mental health
Medical student steps into the ring to boost mental health in regional Australia.
Health and Medicine
Education module tackles driving and dementia
Program highlights how medicos and nurses can assist drivers with dementia to hang up their car keys.
Health and Medicine
Illawarra scientists attract American funding to tackle MND
The U.S Department of Defense awards $500K to develop a new treatment strategy for Motor Neurone Disease.