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Thursday 4 June 2026
Children need protection from harmful junk food marketing: report
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Environment and Energy
Shark nets are destructive and don't keep you safe – let's invest in lifeguards
Lethal shark hazard management damages marine life and does not keep people safe
Environment and Energy
Shark nets destructive and ineffective, study finds
Increased lifeguard patrols and emergency response a more useful approach to beach safety
International
High-achievers chosen as 2020 New Colombo Plan Scholars
Indo-Pacific exchanges set to prepare scholars for impactful careers.
Seven UOW academics in international who’s who of influential researchers
Highly Cited Researchers list identifies leading scientists and social scientists in their chosen field
Environment and Energy
Own a bike you never ride? We need to learn how to fail better at active transport
Switching from driving a car to riding a bike as one’s main means of transport is anything but easy.
Top researchers honoured by Academy of Social Sciences
UOW Professors Gordon Waitt, Mark McLelland and Terry Walter elected as Fellows