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Monday 20 April 2026
More than 3,500 students to graduate at UOW Autumn ceremonies
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Science and Technology
UOW researcher developing artificial muscle in miniature devices recognised on the global stage
Senior Professor Geoff Spinks announced as a winner in the Science Breakthroughs Of The Year category at the Falling Walls Science Summit
Health and Medicine
$1.5M funding for cancer and pandemic projects
NHMRC funding for research addressing cancer treatment and preparing Australia for future pandemics
Unlocking Fortress Australia: connecting with the world again
UOW will host a virtual session with industry experts on the reopening of Australia
Professor Joe Chicharo OM to retire
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor steps down after close to four decades of service to higher education
Environment and Energy
UOW students fight for a healthier planet
Grace Mahon and Ben Hamill call on the Australian government to put net-zero target into legislation and to recognise the role of universities in tackling ‘climate emergency’
Law, Politics and Society
Scientists call for an end to harmful fishing subsidies
Wild fisheries undermined by government payments that lead to overfishing and biodiversity degradation