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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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Computer Science students get a glimpse of life at Google
Three computer science students get practical work experience interning for Google in Sydney.
Academic investigates how medical history informs today's decisions
How influential has the Nazi analogy been in recent medical debates on euthanasia? Is the history of eugenics being revived in modern genetic technologies? And what does the tragic history of thalidomide and its recent reintroduction for new medical treatments tell us about how governments solve ethical dilemmas?
From euthanasia and Nazi analogies to the re-introduction of thalidomide
How influential has the Nazi analogy been in recent medical debates on euthanasia? Is the history of eugenics being revived in modern genetic technologies? And what does the tragic history of thalidomide and its recent reintroduction for new medical treatments tell us about how governments solve ethical dilemmas?
Human computer interaction bridges 'digital divide'
Want to communicate with your computer or television in a more natural way than using a mouse or remote? Keen to change TV channels, switch on the DVD player or simply switch off an irritating presenter or program with the wave of a hand? A new book by a UOW academic now available on Amazon highlights how Hand Gesture Recognition (HGR) systems now bring hope of connecting people with their machines in such a manner.
Maths lecturer awarded prestigious JH Michelle Medal for Outstanding New Researcher
Motivation, endurance and persistence might be personal attributes more akin to athletic pursuits, yet those qualities along with high-level analytical and computational skills and a dash of creativity are essential for a successful career in mathematics, University of Wollongong (UOW) Senior Lecturer Dr Ngamta (Natalie ) Thamwattana said.
Physics breakthrough paves the way for next generation communications
An international team of researchers has combined fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics with modern optical technology to take light on a one-way trip for the first time.