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Monday 15 December 2025
UOW appoints new Council members
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Health and Medicine
New Pre-med course kicks off with two-thirds female cohort
Aspiring paediatricians and neurosurgeons among two-thirds female cohort enrolled in UOW’s new Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health.
Health and Medicine
Explainer: what is the placebo effect and are doctors allowed to prescribe them
The placebo effect is real and powerful, despite it having a bad rap. Philosophy lecturer David Neil comments.
Health and Medicine
Launch of new resources helps people with dementia and their Carers ‘ReThink Respite’
Researchers launch innovative project supporting carers and people living with dementia to rethink respite.
Health and Medicine
Boost for gender equity as molecular masters move up the ranks
Women conquer traditionally male dominated field of chemistry.
Health and Medicine
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled “Wi-Fried”, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.
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.