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Wednesday 27 May 2026
UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact
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Early Start leaves lasting impact on children’s wellbeing, development
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Environment and Energy
How energy efficiency can reduce power bills and improve health
Industry first conference brings researchers, builders, housing providers and policy makers together
Health and Medicine
UOW receives $1.75M to explore next frontier of health and medical research
Researchers to investigate effects of long-term cannabis use, develop drugs to fight hospital superbugs and improve radiotherapy treatments.
Health and Medicine
Healthy food van provides young students with a better start in life
Nutrition initiative to improve children’s learning outcomes and reduce food waste
Education
Picture books help preschool students understand their peers with autism
Books enable psychology researchers to engage with young minds and promote inclusiveness
Health and Medicine
Mental health in the spotlight as schools receive vital support
Strategy for schools launched at international conference.
Health and Medicine
Illawarra athletes get Ahead of the Game
A new mental health program targeting adolescent males kicks off in the Illawarra today (Saturday 5 November), with the University of Wollongong (UOW) Ahead of the Game program delivering sessions to 180 athletes from the Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS).