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Friday 31 July 2026
Diplomatic delegation visits UOW to explore clean energy innovation
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Health and Medicine
Australian first study uses sport to reduce depression and suicide rates in young men
UOW has teamed up with Movember on a multi-million dollar first-of-its-kind project, involving six of Australia’s major sporting organisations, which aims to address mental health issues among adolescent male athletes.
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day
The first annual Australian and New Zealand University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 8 October will aim to equip students and staff in higher education with five simple but effective ways to better their mental health.
Study reveals hairdressers are the informal counsellors of our community
Hairdressers are the informal counsellors of our community, a study by UOW psychologists has found.
World-renowned education pioneer to visit Wollongong
Professor Joseph Sparling, who four decades ago pioneered an innovative approach that has radically changed the lives of children in disadvantaged communities around the world, will give a free public lecture in Wollongong on Thursday 9 October.
Rating boost in final major ranking for 2014
UOW has jumped 16 spots in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released today.
Printing Parts for Bodies - New eBook tells the story of an impending revolution in medicine
We may be only a few years away from a time when every major hospital will be equipped with 3D printing capabilities.