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Tuesday 15 September 2026
$30 million UOW Futures Fund to create opportunity for generations
Read more about $30 million UOW Futures Fund to create opportunity for generationsTuesday 15 September 2026
New guide calls for a sports bra in every girl's sports kit
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Health and Medicine
$15.4m investment to expand high-quality palliative care across Australia
UOW-led research collaboration PCOC-Plus aims to strengthen support for patients with life-ending illnesses and their families
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
$1.55m grant to unlock hidden capacity in Australia’s electricity networks
UOW researchers work with industry partners on system that identifies bottlenecks and redirects power to where it’s needed most
Education
Telling a young child they are ‘smart’ seems like a good idea. New research shows how it could encourage them to cheat
Children told they were smart before a test were nearly twice as likely to cheat afterwards as those praised for effort, luck, or told nothing at all.
Law, Politics and Society
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem lifted up women everywhere, leaving behind a more gender‑equal world
From an undercover assignment as a Playboy Bunny to a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Gloria Steinem's life helped shape modern feminism
Community, Research
Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities
New report from Early Start and Barnardos Australia gives families a voice in the services and spaces that affect their daily lives
Education
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
Professor Mahsood Shah has been appointed to the newly created role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro), commencing 6 October 2026