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Thursday 3 September 2026
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
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Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
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Citi looks to the Illawarra for mobile challenge innovators
The next big innovation in global banking technology could come from Wollongong with global investment bank Citi partnering with UOW startup hub iAccelerate.
Science and Technology
MTR Hong Kong and SMART Infrastructure Facility harness social media to boost innovation and customer service
Geosocial intelligence technology to help MTR Hong Kong communicate and share information more efficiently.
Science and Technology
Wafer-thin super material heralds the future of wearable technology
A ‘flat-pack’ construction of a powerful new supercapacitor paves the way for wearable and miniature electronics.
Health and Medicine
Is wireless technology making us sick?
Illawarra study seeks answers to ongoing questions about electromagnetic energy.
Nanotechnology graduate gives back to school that inspired a love of learning
Recent UOW PhD graduate Alfred Chidembo (pictured) didn’t own or borrow a single book as a primary school student. Nor did any of his classmates. In fact, their school in Zimbabwe didn’t have a library.
Health and Medicine
Understanding the assistive technology needs of people with mobility issues
A team of researchers at UOW is working to understand the mobility issues experienced by people over the age of 55 who are not being adequately supported by existing assistive mobility aids.