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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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Researchers seek participants for innovative Down Syndrome clinical trial
The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) based at the University of Wollongong is currently seeking participants for a clinical study which is looking at the effects of a specific compound on Memory and Cognition in people with Down Syndrome.
Scientists create artificial muscles from fishing line
Ordinary, everyday fishing line has been used to produce artificial muscles with super-human strength.
Conference addresses challenges ahead for school leaders
Three of Australia’s leading educationalists will spearhead the University of Wollongong's 13th Educational Leadership Conference on Friday 21 February.
Meet the man who has completed the fastest ever circumnavigation of the Earth on foot
In December 2011, Dr Tom Denniss a UOW Bachelor of Mathematics graduate and founder of renewable energy company Oceanlinx, embarked on a run around the world to raise money for Oxfam.
New target identified in fight against Motor Neurone Disease
Researchers publish important paper on the cause and spread of Motor Neurone Disease.
Young Bega woman’s plan to teach aided by scholarship
Former Bega High School student and current University of Wollongong Arts student, Hollie Russell, has aspirations of becoming a primary school teacher in her local community.