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$30 million UOW Futures Fund to create opportunity for generations
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New guide calls for a sports bra in every girl's sports kit
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Health and Medicine
Organised sports support positive mental health
The University of Wollongong (UOW) researcher who found that children who drop out of organised sports have a far greater risk of mental health problems will present the next ‘Uni in the Brewery’ on Wednesday, 18 November.
Health and Medicine
World-first study investigates the effect of mobile phone emissions on kids’ sleep
Study investigates the effects of mobile phone emissions on the sleeping patterns of kids and teens.
Health and Medicine
Award-winning autism program to be adapted for preschools
New preschool program to help foster compassion towards children with high-functioning autism.
Health and Medicine
Australian first study uses sport to reduce depression and suicide rates in young men
UOW has teamed up with Movember on a multi-million dollar first-of-its-kind project, involving six of Australia’s major sporting organisations, which aims to address mental health issues among adolescent male athletes.