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Thursday 26 February 2026
Pancreatic cancer treatment innovation wins national People’s Choice award
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Leading human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson to speak at UOW
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Health and Medicine
Pioneering a new field of biomedical research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists at UOW are using novel tools derived from Earth sciences to better understand the role of metals in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including MND and Alzheimer’s.
Health and Medicine
Putting a lid on child obesity with Australian-first online program
Online lifestyle program promoting healthy weight in preschoolers to be trialled in the Illawarra.
Health and Medicine
Rolling with the punches to improve youth mental health
Medical student steps into the ring to boost mental health in regional Australia.
Education
Gifted youngsters challenged with fun school holiday learning
More than 900 academically high-achieving primary and high school students descend on UOW.
Education
Indigenous teens dip their toes in university life at summer camp
Summer camp aims to increase Indigenous participation in tertiary education and the health workforce.
Health and Medicine
Health care visionary acknowledged with top award
Professor Kathy Eagar’s determination in striving for better health care has earned her the prestigious Health Services Research Association of Australia and New Zealand Professional Award (HSRAANZ).