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Wednesday 17 June 2026
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Law, Politics and Society
Innovation needs its drivers
Australia has to make creative decisions of its own, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings.
Law, Politics and Society
Why was Tony Abbott so unpopular?
Tony Abbott remained at consistently low levels of approval as prime minister, but why? Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish comments.
Law, Politics and Society
Hello Barbie, hello hackers: accessing personal data will be child’s play
At the top of some children’s Christmas present wish list this year will be the new Hello Barbie doll, writes Associate Professor Katina Michael.
Health and Medicine
Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain
Anthocyanins, which provide the red, blue and purple pigments, may help protect against cognitive decline, write Associate Professor Karen Charlton and Katherine Kent.
Business and Economy
Academics must not retreat to the safety of the silos
Universities can and must demonstrate they are capable of fostering innovation, writes Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Judy Raper.
Environment and Energy
The Senate committee that deals with animal welfare is riding roughshod over dissenting view
You don’t have to work in a paddock to have a valid opinion on animal welfare, writes UOW's Elizabeth Ellis.