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Wednesday 28 May 2025
Max Lu takes helm as UOW Vice-Chancellor
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Science and Technology
Innovation and commercialisation director joins CSIRO
A leader in innovation and commercial research at UOW will help guide national research body CSIRO in its push for global markets.
Global mobility partner institutions attend UOW’s inaugural ‘Partner Day’
UOW is strengthening its international ties conducting its inaugural global mobility ‘Partner Day’ on 25 February – timed to suit staff from UOW’s global student mobility partners attending the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) to be held in Melbourne from 29 February to 3 March.
Super Dinner a showcase of community achievement and commitment
South Coast local businesspeople enjoyed a performance by critically acclaimed mezzo soprano, Annette Tesoriero and pianist Lisa Biraldi, both UOW alumni, during an evening of networking and fine foods at Riversdale on 24 February.
O’Week kicks off the academic year with a splash
UOW welcomes new and returning students with a pool party, free live music and movies under the stars.
Health and Medicine
Explainer: what is the placebo effect and are doctors allowed to prescribe them
The placebo effect is real and powerful, despite it having a bad rap. Philosophy lecturer David Neil comments.
Science and Technology
Rails on rubber: recycled tyres to aid rail transport
Used tyres could be part of the solution to delivering high-speed rail and more efficient freight services in Australia.