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Wednesday 3 December 2025

UOW’s Early Years Accelerated program strengthened with $1.9 million in funding

Read more about UOW’s Early Years Accelerated program strengthened with $1.9 million in funding

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Discovery Days inspire more than 900 South Coast Year 6 students

Read more about Discovery Days inspire more than 900 South Coast Year 6 students

Articles

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.

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.

Business confidence and tax reform key to Turnbull government re-election: CEDA

The Malcolm Turnbull-led government will have to combat a gloomy Australian economic forecast in this year’s election.

Pioneering a new field of biomedical research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists at UOW are using novel tools derived from Earth sciences to better understand the role of metals in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including MND and Alzheimer’s. 

Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program

Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra. 

New Graphene journal launched with ACES Director at the helm

Professor Gordon Wallace has been appointed Editor in Chief of an exciting new scientific journal, Graphene Technology.