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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Research and innovation in the spotlight at UOW National Science Week events
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PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOW
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Students
Reluctant university student turned academic standout
Adrian Pittman found his place at UOW Bega Valley
Health and Medicine
UOW nursing student awarded prestigious international scholarship
Emily Detourettes awarded global Pamela Jane Nye Working Nurse Scholarship, celebrating unsung heroes in nursing
Community
UOW women recognised in 2024 City of Wollongong Awards
Awards celebrate work in Indigenous literacy, wildlife conservation and contemporary art
Science and Technology
UOW Professor Kashem Muttaqi appointed to key roles with international engineering peak body
Appointments recognise Professors' expertise and contributions to electrical engineering
Alumni
UOW graduate Nicholas Prince honoured with prestigious Florence Nightingale Medal
Award recognises Nicholas’ 30 years of exceptional service to community as a nurse
Health and Medicine
UOW academic receives distinguished award for outstanding contributions to surgery
Associate Professor Laurencia Villalba awarded Graham Coupland Medal from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons