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Wednesday 15 April 2026
UOW appoints Professor Ana Deletic as Provost
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New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
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Education
Passion for fostering confident kids sparks career change for mum of two
In celebration of International Volunteer Day (5 December), mature age student Michelle Maltby shares her story.
Health and Medicine
Illawarra researchers to tackle Motor Neurone Disease with cancer expertise
Researchers receive $100K to develop a novel approach to tackle Motor Neurone Disease.
Science and Technology
Online course an introduction to printing body parts
A free online course will enable people to discover how the world of 3D printing and new biocompatible materials is allowing scientists and surgeons to rethink approaches to healthcare.
Arts and Culture
X Factor 2015 win for Creative Arts student
Creative Arts student Cyrus Villanueva has been crowned The X Factor 2015 winner.
Law, Politics and Society
UOW’s role in helping island nations plan for sustainable fishery futures
Twelve fisheries officials from The Cook Islands, Tonga, Niue, Tuvalu, Fiji and the Solomon islands (pictured) have been participating in a three-week Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade funded Australia Awards Fellowship at UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS).
Health and Medicine
Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain
Anthocyanins, which provide the red, blue and purple pigments, may help protect against cognitive decline, write Associate Professor Karen Charlton and Katherine Kent.