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Friday 21 August 2026
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
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Ben Quilty, Guan Wei works among treasures available at UOW Art Auction
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Consulate General of China in Sydney visit strengthens relationship with UOW
Roundtable discussion focuses on links in teaching, learning, research and industry between University and China
Environment and Energy
All hands on board to battle microplastics
UOW students conduct beach sampling to assess the extent of microplastic pollution in Wollongong
Science and Technology, Environment and Energy
UOW early career researchers awarded $1.3 million in funding
Dr Elyse Stanes, Dr Anna Farmery and Dr Yannan Li to advance their research over next three years
Community
Entrepreneurs share their business ideas as part of iAccelerate’s RISE program
Innovative program aims to boost economic resilience, create jobs in bushfire-affected regions
Health and Medicine
Cracking the code for Parkinson’s, one cell at a time
UOW researchers receive $1.3M funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Shake It Up Australia to further understanding of Parkinson’s disease
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute revises strategic direction
IHMRI to focus on clinical trials and translational research targeting key health issues for the region