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Tuesday 13 October 2026
$5,000 scholarships open doors for TAFE students to study at UOW
Read more about $5,000 scholarships open doors for TAFE students to study at UOWTuesday 13 October 2026
Doing end‑of‑year exams? 5 foods that are good for brain health – and what to avoid
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Education
University of Wollongong appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro)
Professor Mahsood Shah has been appointed to the newly created role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional and Metro), commencing 6 October 2026
Education
Researchers warn ‘digital detox’ in schools may do more harm than good
Researchers and child advocacy leaders urge governments to focus on quality screen use, not screen time, in schools
Community, Students
UOW opens three South Coast campuses for Regional Open Evenings
School leavers, career changers and families invited to explore university study close to home
Health and Medicine
Could a ‘cortisol cocktail’ really reduce stress and boost energy?
Cortisol is the latest wellness buzzword but claims you can reduce its levels by drinking a “cocktail” are more complicated than social media suggests
Health and Medicine, Research
$1.26M funding moves UOW cancer imaging research closer to clinical trials
World-first quantum photon imaging technology could help doctors see tumours more clearly during treatment
Community
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
Teams have 30 hours to turn an idea into a working prototype at UOW’s Innovation Campus and contribute to a more sustainable Wollongong