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Wednesday 15 April 2026
UOW appoints Professor Ana Deletic as Provost
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Environment and Energy
UOW students fight for a healthier planet
Grace Mahon and Ben Hamill call on the Australian government to put net-zero target into legislation and to recognise the role of universities in tackling ‘climate emergency’
UOW researcher awarded $1.2m Discovery Indigenous Scheme grant
Grant to investigate the safety and quality of life of young Indigenous people who come into contact with the carceral system
Environment and Energy
Housing Trust backs student challenge to design sustainable, healthy, affordable homes
Community housing provider named as lead sponsor of UOW’s Sustainable Homes Challenge
Health and Medicine
UOW joins the Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Membership demonstrates commitment to addressing global health challenges
New Executive Dean of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities announced
Professor Sue Bennett appointed
Health and Medicine
Funding win for UOW researchers studying the problem of overuse of healthcare
Centre of Research Excellence to ensure better value care for all Australians