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Thursday 10 September 2026
190,000-year-old cave reveals how ancient human species lived and adapted
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UOW backs NSW investment in innovation and research commercialisation
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Research, Science and Technology
Scientists solve the mystery of how ancient peatlands spread after Ice Age
Significant shifts in wind patterns increased global carbon stores and could hold the key to understanding today’s changing climate
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
UOW expert commentary (16 September)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Environment and Energy, Research
Antarctic ecosystems at risk without urgent, long-term research
Insufficient monitoring leaves gaps in our knowledge of Antarctica’s unique lifeforms and ecosystems – and their global significance
Environment and Energy, Research, Science and Technology
Coastal wetlands climate change research shortlisted for Eureka Prize
UOW researchers part of interdisciplinary project that focuses on future of coastline ecosystems in wake of global warming
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Four UOW researchers named among Australia’s 100 Future Fellows
Projects secure $5 million in funding to support cutting-edge research in ocean governance, clean energy, geometry, and resilient communities