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Wednesday 18 February 2026
Researchers achieve world-first in underwater 3D concrete printing
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Staff and alumni honoured at 2026 City of Wollongong Awards
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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.
Health and Medicine
Launch of new resources helps people with dementia and their Carers ‘ReThink Respite’
Researchers launch innovative project supporting carers and people living with dementia to rethink respite.
Inaugural Administrative Professional Awards presented
The presentation of inaugural Administrative Excellence Awards was a highlight of the 5th UOW Administrative Professional Conference held at the Innovation Campus on 18 February.
Health and Medicine
Boost for gender equity as molecular masters move up the ranks
Women conquer traditionally male dominated field of chemistry.
Law, Politics and Society
Business confidence and tax reform key to Turnbull government re-election: CEDA
The Malcolm Turnbull-led government will have to combat a gloomy Australian economic forecast in this year’s election.
Health and Medicine
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled “Wi-Fried”, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.