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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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Students
Mental Games: navigating the emotional challenges of competitive sports
From parental rage to supporting emotional regulation, UOW PhD graduate Jordan Sutcliffe has been untangling the mental health aspect of raising young athletes
Science and Technology
Genetic link to depression and schizophrenia confirmed in UOW led study
International team finds gene expression link in patients with psychiatric disorders
Health and Medicine
UOW ‘nature prescription’ randomised trial for chronic disease management receives $1.5 million
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supported project will investigate physical activity in nature for cardiometabolic disease in people aged over 45 years
UOW expert commentary (14 March)
UOW academics provide expert comment, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Environment and Energy
Forget the conspiracies, 15-minute cities will free us to improve our mental health and wellbeing
We need to move quickly towards ways of living that promote connection, inclusion and healthy communities and environments
Health and Medicine
Top health leadership award for UOW academic
Associate Professor Hassan Hosseinzadeh recognised for his contribution to staff wellbeing