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Thursday 3 September 2026

University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro) 

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Thursday 3 September 2026

Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities

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Articles

Research and innovations supporting mining industry on show at Coal Conference

The latest advances in coal mining technologies that will help Australian operators remain competitive in the global market will be addressed this week at a three-day conference at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

International engineering sciences and technology think tank turns to UOW for collaboration opportunities

Representatives of a newly established centre devoted to the engineering sciences, technology and applied technology visited the University of Wollongong on 4 February. 

Body builders to transform medicine with new 3D printing course

The future leaders in regenerative medicine are being encouraged to apply to study a new Master's Degree where students will use 3D printing technology to regrow human tissue.

‘Game-changer’ technology to boost physical activity in kids

Quest to accurately monitor pre-schooler physical activity and decrease childhood obesity.

Low cost, super efficient offshore wind turbines for a clean energy future

Researchers from UOW are developing technologies for next generation offshore wind turbines that are one-third the price and 1,000 times more efficient, and they could be installed off the coast of Australia in the next five years.

Stem cell technology helps unlock mystery of Alzheimer’s gene

Neuroscientists investigate the main gene responsible for late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease.