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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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Illawarra students design social marketing campaigns to improve wellbeing of classmates
Students from two Illawarra schools have improved the health and wellbeing of their fellow students through a UOW Centre for Health Initiatives’ Healthy Schools program. The program comprised a competition for students to develop a social marketing campaign to address a school-based social or health issue.
Anti-inflammatories could be used to fight superbugs, researchers say
Researchers in Wollongong have discovered that some common anti- inflammatory drugs have an antibiotic effect, suggesting they may have a role to play in treating the ‘superbugs’ that pose a major risk to human health.
Smallpox vaccine specimen discovered in archives
The discovery of an 1841 smallpox vaccine specimen has been documented in a fascinating paper by public health lecturer Dr Kath Weston.
Researchers seek participants for innovative Down Syndrome clinical trial
The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) based at the University of Wollongong is currently seeking participants for a clinical study which is looking at the effects of a specific compound on Memory and Cognition in people with Down Syndrome.
Conference addresses challenges ahead for school leaders
Three of Australia’s leading educationalists will spearhead the University of Wollongong's 13th Educational Leadership Conference on Friday 21 February.
Young Bega woman’s plan to teach aided by scholarship
Former Bega High School student and current University of Wollongong Arts student, Hollie Russell, has aspirations of becoming a primary school teacher in her local community.