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Friday 21 August 2026
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
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Ben Quilty, Guan Wei works among treasures available at UOW Art Auction
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Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Spray-on skin pioneer Fiona Wood to speak at UOW on innovation in skin regeneration
World-renowned surgeon will deliver keynote at 2026 Bill Wheeler Symposium on how to translate medical research into real patient impact
Science and Technology
Light-based gravity sensing could improve groundwater, climate and underground monitoring
Study shows how optical technology can detect tiny gravity changes, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and navigation
Business and Economy, Science and Technology
Businesses tap PhD researchers to accelerate innovation
Industry internship program connects businesses with research talent to fast-track innovation and solve real-world challenges
Community, Research, Science and Technology
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
UOW's Surf Flex Lab will contribute to the design, manufacturing and real-life testing of new shark deterrent technology for surfers
Education, International, Research, Science and Technology
Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research
US partnership coincides with Montana State University professor joining UOW as Scholar in Residence
Science and Technology
High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer
But what about Sydney to Melbourne?