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Wednesday 17 June 2026
UOW partners with Illawarra Disability Alliance to enhance local services
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UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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First book to trace evolution of the surfboard
A new book from a pair of Australian academics is the first of its kind to trace the evolution of the surfboard on the east coast of Australia, from regional cottage industry to its integral role in the billion-dollar surfing machine.
Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating
Medical researchers at the University of Wollongong are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.
Lean times call for Advanced approach for startup innovators
Innovators looking for a competitive edge following changes to national support and funding programs in the startup sector can find the advantage they need through a lean approach to business acceleration at the University of Wollongong-based (UOW) business incubator, iAccelerate.
Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day
From mobile robotics to 3D mapping technology and finance smart phone apps - hundreds of local high school students will today (15 May) have a hands-on exploration of careers in information and communication technology (ICT) at the 2014 Big Day In, hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW).
Fat food marketing to be challenged at open night for budding researchers
From combating the ‘fat food environment’ around us to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease and safeguarding food security in the Pacific, UOW will showcase some of its best and brightest early career researchers on the cusp of 'something big' at a free, community event on Monday 26 May.
Illawarra children to get their hands dirty at simulated archaeological dig
Hundreds of Illawarra children will channel their inner Indiana Jones this weekend as they participate in a simulated archaeological dig at the annual Kidsfest Shellharbour event.