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Wednesday 27 May 2026
UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact
Read more about UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impactTuesday 26 May 2026
Early Start leaves lasting impact on children’s wellbeing, development
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Research, Students
Eight UOW students awarded prestigious Westpac Scholarships
Future-focused scholars recognised for innovation, leadership and commitment to real-world impact
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Spray-on skin pioneer Fiona Wood to speak at UOW on innovation in skin regeneration
World-renowned surgeon will deliver keynote at 2026 Bill Wheeler Symposium on how to translate medical research into real patient impact
UOW alumnus and technology leader Syed Ahmed elected Deputy Chancellor
Mr Ahmed brings broad cross-sector experience in governance, technology, health, and digital transformation
Community
Passing of Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO
Transformational University Of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor remembered for vision, leadership and lasting legacy
Science and Technology
Light-based gravity sensing could improve groundwater, climate and underground monitoring
Study shows how optical technology can detect tiny gravity changes, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and navigation
Community, Environment and Energy, International, Research
Indigenous-led weed management research wins international award
The prize-winning report explores how Indigenous perspectives can transform environmental management and healing of Country