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Tuesday 4 November 2025
UOW’s new Liberal Arts Major to foster critical thinkers for a complex future
Read more about UOW’s new Liberal Arts Major to foster critical thinkers for a complex futureTuesday 4 November 2025
National conference to champion Australia’s next generation of researchers
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Health and Medicine
Researcher wins $652k funding to help older heart patients transition home safely
Professor Caleb Ferguson awarded Heart Foundation Fellowship to research improving cardiovascular care for Australia’s ageing population
Arts and Culture
How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang
The boomerang was an item of great personal attachment, as evidenced by its continued repair and use, and burial with its owner
UOW expert commentary (21 October)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Health and Medicine, Research
Scientists use lab-grown brain cells to reveal how genetic mutation drives Parkinson’s disease
New study uses state-of-the-art technology to examine link between gene mutation and neurodegenerative disease
Community, Health and Medicine
Wollongong and Waikato partner to shape future of rural health in New Zealand
UOW's expertise in rural and regional health education to guide New Zealand’s newest medical program
Research
How the right sports bra could help mums return to sport
Researchers investigate breast changes after pregnancy to help design better sports bras and boost women’s participation in physical activity