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Thursday 30 April 2026
Spray-on skin pioneer Fiona Wood to speak at UOW on innovation in skin regeneration
Read more about Spray-on skin pioneer Fiona Wood to speak at UOW on innovation in skin regenerationThursday 30 April 2026
Eight UOW students awarded prestigious Westpac Scholarships
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Science and Technology
Scientists discover hidden gecko species in Atacama desert
Cutting-edge genomic tools reveal the diversity and evolution of a tiny Chilean gecko in the driest place on earth
Community
From ‘refrigerator mothers’ to paracetamol: why harmful autism myths are so common
Despite decades of research and a far richer understanding of autistic lives, myths that have been repeatedly debunked continue to surface in public debate
Science and Technology
Conference drives cleaner, smarter future for mining and manufacturing
Researchers and industry leaders will explore solutions to cut emissions, boost safety and deliver efficiencies across global supply chains
Education
Private tutoring for school kids is booming but poses risks for students
Despite one in six students get private tutoring at some point in their schooling, there is little regulation of tutoring in Australia
Community, Health and Medicine
Cultural gathering at UOW Shoalhaven celebrates Aboriginal voices in medicine
Yuin elder Uncle Paul Scott presents carved artwork featured on special NAIDOC Week issue of Medical Journal of Australia
University of Wollongong commits to rectifying staff underpayments
UOW takes responsibility for payroll errors, affirms Fair Work Enforceable Undertaking to ensure pay accuracy for all staff in future