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Thursday 11 June 2026
UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Children need protection from harmful junk food marketing: report
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Health and Medicine
Do blackcurrants hold the key to understanding ulcerative colitis?
New study will examine whether anti-inflammatory compounds can alleviate symptoms of debilitating disease
UOW expert commentary (4 March)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
Community
Korean Healthy Cities delegation visits University of Wollongong
Healthy Cities Illawarra, UOW and Korean delegates share knowledge on urban planning, community well-being, and sustainable policies
UOW expert commentary (27 February)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Secrets in the canopy: scientists discover 8 striking new bee species in the Pacific
By lifting their gaze to the treetops rather than poking around on the ground, researchers discovered eight new species of masked bees