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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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Law, Politics and Society
Empathetic leadership is the way of the future
On International Women’s Day, I’d like to remind all women the quote from Michelle Obama: “No-one told me I could do it.”
UOW expert commentary (4 March)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
Environment and Energy
Roadmap to localise economic benefits of clean energy industry
UOW researchers lead project on how to retain economic opportunities of clean energy boom within the region
Community
Korean Healthy Cities delegation visits University of Wollongong
Healthy Cities Illawarra, UOW and Korean delegates share knowledge on urban planning, community well-being, and sustainable policies
UOW expert commentary (27 February)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories