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Thursday 26 February 2026

Pancreatic cancer treatment innovation wins national People’s Choice award

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Thursday 26 February 2026

Teaching excellence recognised nationally as student outcomes take centre stage

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Articles

Addressing the imbalance: UOW and Westpac supporting women in technology

A new scholarship program is aimed at encouraging greater diversity in the technology sector. 

Custom designed bras in sight thanks to 3D computer-aided design study

It may have been hundreds of years in the making, but relief could be in sight for Australian women wearing uncomfortable, ill-fitting bras.

Westpac banks on students from the University of Wollongong

The need for skilled technology graduates is increasing each year to meet industry demand. However, Australia has one of the lowest rates of technology graduates of any OECD country.

Donation rekindles interest in science and engineering

Students at Donabate Community College in Dublin will gain hands on experience using technology –which has the potential to have an impact on future manufacturing, medicine and creativity – following the donation of a 3D printer by the Australian Embassy in Ireland 

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

The Big Day In gave local high school students the chance to explore technology-based careers. 

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

From mobile robotics to 3D mapping technology and finance smart phone apps - hundreds of local high school students will today (15 May) have a hands-on exploration of careers in information and communication technology (ICT) at the 2014 Big Day In, hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW).