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Friday 21 August 2026
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
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Ben Quilty, Guan Wei works among treasures available at UOW Art Auction
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Business and Economy
UOW hosts Nobel Laureate for taxing discussion
The University of Wollongong Sydney Business School hosted a lecture by Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economics, Sir James Mirrlees.
Law, Politics and Society
Three tax alternatives to restore sovereignty to Australia’s states
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faced off with state premiers, writes Professor Gregory Melleuish.
Science and Technology
Soaking up the atmosphere helps batteries ‘breathe’
Imitating the shape and texture of a household sponge could hold the key to harnessing the air we breathe to build more lightweight and powerful batteries.
Science and Technology
New way to control chemical reactions
Scientists have harnessed static electricity to control chemical reactions for the first time, in a breakthrough that could bring cleaner industry and cheaper nanotechnology.
Law, Politics and Society
Vietnam War hard on conscripts ‘who drew the card’
A study of the long-term health effects on Australians conscripted to serve in the Vietnam War has debunked perceptions of widespread cancer and death rates among veterans.
Science and Technology
Great minds meet in Wollongong to turn ideas into action
Leading researchers visit Wollongong for University Global Partnership Network conference.