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Friday 24 July 2026
A decade of iAccelerate celebrated with launch of UOW Innovation Catalyst
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UOW Liverpool opens its doors to South Western Sydney
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Arts and Culture
How migrant stories and contributions have shaped Australian TV since the 1950s
The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 coincided with mass post-war immigration, initially from Britain and Europe, and later from Asia, the Americas and Africa. Both played a significant role in forming modern society.
Health and Medicine
The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record
How do freedivers delay a basic human survival response and how was Vitomir Maričić able to hold his breath 60 times longer than most people?
UOW expert commentary (19 August)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research, Science and Technology
Ancient skeletons reveal the world’s first city Çatalhöyük was female-centred
UOW scientist helps decode 9,000-year-old genomes to understand gender dynamics, burial practices of ancient society
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Next-gen biobattery shrinks tumour, paving way for drug-free cancer treatments
In laboratory tests, tiny implantable battery reduces size of cancer tumour by 99 per cent in two weeks
UOW expert commentary (19 May)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories