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Wednesday 17 June 2026
UOW partners with Illawarra Disability Alliance to enhance local services
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UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Environment and Energy
Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast. There’s a better way
Climate change adaptation needs to be a collaborative and community-driven project
Community, Environment and Energy, International, Research
Indigenous-led weed management research wins international award
The prize-winning report explores how Indigenous perspectives can transform environmental management and healing of Country
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
Environment and Energy
First global bee estimates hint at thousands of hidden species
Groundbreaking study counts species across continents and countries, highlighting urgent gaps in biodiversity knowledge
Environment and Energy
How ocean maps have shaped science, politics and the climate debate
A new book by UOW researcher Sarah Hamylton reveals the real-world impact of ocean cartography on science, policy and environmental protection
Science and Technology
Meet the weird, wonderful creatures that live in Australia’s desert water holes
They might not be there much longer