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Thursday 19 March 2026
New UOW Liverpool Campus expands university access in South Western Sydney
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Illawarra innovation takes centre stage at Parliament House
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Environment and Energy
Australian homes are getting bigger and bigger
And it’s wiping out gains in energy efficiency, write Kate Wingrove and Emma Heffernan
Business and Economy, Community, Education
UOW well placed to deliver on Accord’s equity agenda
The Australian Universities Accord Final Report aligns with UOW’s longstanding commitment to expanding access to higher education, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia Davidson
Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
Secrets in the canopy: scientists discover 8 striking new bee species in the Pacific
By lifting their gaze to the treetops rather than poking around on the ground, researchers discovered eight new species of masked bees
‘Self-love’ might seem selfish. But done right, it’s the opposite of narcissism
What is healthy self-love? Psychology experts and philosophers have long debated the question.
Law, Politics and Society
The government has announced the scope of its sexual violence inquiry
Here’s what it gets right (and what it doesn’t)