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Friday 16 January 2026
Researchers and UOW alumni to take centre stage at TEDxWollongong
Read more about Researchers and UOW alumni to take centre stage at TEDxWollongongMonday 12 January 2026
280,000-year-old fossils rewrite rock wallaby history, epic journeys shaped survival
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Arts and Culture
How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang
The boomerang was an item of great personal attachment, as evidenced by its continued repair and use, and burial with its owner
UOW expert commentary (21 October)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Health and Medicine, Research
Scientists use lab-grown brain cells to reveal how genetic mutation drives Parkinson’s disease
New study uses state-of-the-art technology to examine link between gene mutation and neurodegenerative disease
Community, Health and Medicine
Wollongong and Waikato partner to shape future of rural health in New Zealand
UOW's expertise in rural and regional health education to guide New Zealand’s newest medical program
Research
How the right sports bra could help mums return to sport
Researchers investigate breast changes after pregnancy to help design better sports bras and boost women’s participation in physical activity
Community, Research
University of Wollongong ranks in top 250 in THE World University Rankings
Strong performances in international outlook and research quality support UOW's Vision 2035