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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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Science and Technology
Wafer-thin super material heralds the future of wearable technology
A ‘flat-pack’ construction of a powerful new supercapacitor paves the way for wearable and miniature electronics.
Science and Technology
Tiny insects make huge contribution to understanding science
A one-hour TV documentary featuring a UOW biologist and the much-maligned spoiler of the Australian summer, the fly, is a finalist in this year’s Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Environment and Energy
Developing advanced steels for a green nuclear-powered future
A UOW researcher is working on new materials that could help make green nuclear power possible.
Education
Teacher’s Symposium supporting a culture of life-long learning
Local teachers will hear about the need to address the hidden impacts of disadvantage that underlie social and health inequalities as well as academic outcomes at an upcoming UOW Teacher’s Symposium.
Environment and Energy
Power to the people: helping older Australians rethink energy efficiency
A Study of energy use among low-income older people has revealed they are being thrifty in their energy use, but with potential health and wellbeing costs.
Science and Technology
Studying for a job that doesn’t exist yet
Students started a new degree at the University of Wollongong this week, for a future job that probably doesn’t exist yet.