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Thursday 3 September 2026
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
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Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
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Education
Telling a young child they are ‘smart’ seems like a good idea. New research shows how it could encourage them to cheat
Children told they were smart before a test were nearly twice as likely to cheat afterwards as those praised for effort, luck, or told nothing at all.
Education
Researchers warn ‘digital detox’ in schools may do more harm than good
Researchers and child advocacy leaders urge governments to focus on quality screen use, not screen time, in schools
Community, Students
UOW opens three South Coast campuses for Regional Open Evenings
School leavers, career changers and families invited to explore university study close to home
Education
Some parents want to see primary schools go ‘device free’. There could be unintended consequences
The evidence against screens in schools is far less settled than the backlash suggests
Community, Students
More than 5,000 to explore their future at UOW Open Day
Wollongong campus welcomes prospective students and families to discover degree programs, scholarships and student life
Community
UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
University community gathers to celebrate a leader whose vision transformed UOW and Australian education