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Environment and Energy
Environmental trailblazer awarded Honorary Doctorate
Kim McKay AO recognised for outstanding contribution to science
Linda Tapsell reminisces on her holistic career – and wholesome choices with food
There were times when there seemed only two things in the life of esteemed UOW Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics: her family and her work
Health and Medicine
Research into breast injuries to boost global awareness of female athletes and coaches
UOW researcher travels to the international women's cricket competition in Dubai to lead her health project
Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously
A closer look at what’s driving the extreme anomalies for each region, and the flow-on effects for polar wildlife like penguins and polar bears.
Science and Technology
UOW researchers honoured for contributions to environmental sciences
Associate Professor Jenny Fisher awarded Anton Hales Medal, Professor Kerrylee Rogers awarded Frederick White Medal
Health and Medicine
UOW academic will lead stem cell research on Friedreich's ataxia
Funding to advance therapies for a rare neurodegenerative disease