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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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Health and Medicine
What’s the difference between Hass and Shepard avocados? It's not just the colour
Each year, a striking difference occurs in Australia when Shepard avocados briefly replace Hass at the shops. Here’s why.
Science and Technology
PhD cancer researcher wins global award
Elahe Minaei focusing on localised immunotheraphies to treat pancreatic cancer
Science and Technology
Meet UOW’s two new Superstars of STEM
Dr Jody Moller and Dr Jennifer Baker recognised by Science & Technology Australia
Environment and Energy, Research
Remote Antarctica expedition to measure impacts of climate change on biodiversity
Biologist Dr Krystal Randall will survey up to 100 new sites in remote East Antarctica and deploy environmental monitoring systems
Research, Science and Technology
How colonisation led to more intense and dangerous bushfires in Australia
Researchers used ancient mud and vegetation records to piece together the puzzle of fuel loads, shrub cover, and human occupation
Alumni, Students
UOW celebrates outstanding graduates and honours four distinguished leaders
Julia Gillard, William Buttemer, John Nowlan and Kay Patterson to receive Honorary Awards