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Thursday 11 June 2026
UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Science and Technology
Fashion first: Researchers knit ‘talking’ textiles
In a world-first, UOW researchers have weaved their magic to create a new form of functional fashion by using conventional knitting techniques.
Challenge-led funding for research of global importance
Projects to design smart garments for mining and emergency workers, develop new cancer drugs and create a multi-sensory room for people with disabilities have been awarded funding in the latest round of seed funding from UOW.
Science and Technology
From science fiction to reality: the dawn of the biofabricator
Science is catching up to science fiction, writes medical bionics expert Professor Gordon Wallace.
Science and Technology
Electronics for Breakfast: 3D printed conducting vegemite
Scientists 3D-print electrically charged Vegemite to create futuristic edible electronics.
Science and Technology
Students to showcase innovations for prototyping competition
A 3D printed music record and an unmanned search among innovations to vie for innovation competition.
Medical ‘biopen’ wins three-minute video Inspire Australia competition
Three UOW research videos placed among top ten competition entries.