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Monday 28 September 2026
Nyssa Murray appointed as Vice-President, Indigenous Strategy and Engagement
Read more about Nyssa Murray appointed as Vice-President, Indigenous Strategy and EngagementThursday 24 September 2026
Global mining experts gather in Wollongong as sector faces safety and clean energy pressure
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Health and Medicine
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute attracts new talent to the region
Following an extensive recruitment effort, the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) has appointed high-profile academic Professor David Adams as its Executive Director.
Health and Medicine
Caring for dementia under reforms
Researcher receives $570K to investigate the impact of new reforms on people with dementia.
Science and Technology
Welding research enabling critical manufacturing
Welding and automation expertise developed at the University of Wollongong (UOW) is supporting Australian manufacturing as part of a major new defence contract.
Environment and Energy
Study finds mangroves could be under water by 2070
Many of the world’s mangrove forests may not survive sea-level rise, a study published in Nature has found.
Illawarra’s ‘Cancer Good News’ campaign wins Australian Multicultural Marketing Award
Project that encourages Macedonian and Serbian communities to be screened for cancer wins national award.
Health and Medicine
New resource aims to help improve health outcomes for people living with dementia
Online resource aims to help Australia cope with the impending increase in dementia by 2020.