Media Centre
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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Science and Technology
A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals
New research has developed the first molecular ‘clock’ for common dolphins. It could be a game-changer for conservation.
Environment and Energy, Research
Cutting-edge thermal drones reveal hidden strongholds of endangered koalas and gliders
Multi-industry collaboration delivers first published large-scale abundance mapping of both koalas and greater gliders across the Illawarra
Health and Medicine, Research
Researchers unveil potential new treatment for Motor Neurone Disease
World-first discovery removes toxic proteins before they can damage motor neurones
Research
National conference to champion Australia’s next generation of researchers
University of Wollongong hosts inaugural Early Career Researcher Conference, 4–6 November 2025
Health and Medicine
Food insecurity affects 1 in 3 regional people – and it’s worse for those with poor mental health
In regional NSW, 1 in 3 people experienced food insecurity in the past year. The rate was double for those who were socially isolated or had a mental illness.
Arts and Culture, Education, Law, Politics and Society, Students
UOW’s new Liberal Arts Major to foster critical thinkers for a complex future
From 2026, students across all faculties can study this new major in critical thinking, within an exciting small-cohort environment