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Wednesday 27 May 2026
UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact
Read more about UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impactTuesday 26 May 2026
Early Start leaves lasting impact on children’s wellbeing, development
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Study of Illawarra teens aims to reduce school sitting time
A unique Australian study will look into ways to reduce sitting time in the adolescent school day.
Junk food ads undermine health benefits of kids sport
Children who participate in organised sport are exposed to up to four hours of junk food advertising each week.
Leading lawyers mentor UOW’s next generation of female law graduates
Some of Australia’s finest female lawyers have volunteered their time and expertise to be mentors for final year female University of Wollongong School of Law students as part of the annual Lucy Mentoring Program.
Illawarra researchers take the stage in cancer CONCERT
Cancer research received a significant shot in the arm this week when the New South Wales Health Minister and Medical Research Minister, Jillian Skinner, announced $19.3 million in funding for three new cancer research hubs across NSW.
Primary school students to ‘taste’ university life across UOW’s regional campuses
More than 2,000 Year 5 and 6 students and their parents will visit the University of Wollongong’s campuses in Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega and the Southern Highlands over the next month to explore their future career options after they finish school.
Study to measure the health and wellbeing of Illawarra families
A unique study to track the health and wellbeing of Illawarra families over time has commenced with a feasibility study at the Wollongong Hospital with pregnant women.