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Three UOW teams secure $1.08m to turn research into real world outcomes
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UOW achieves strong global results in THE Subject Rankings 2026
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Arts and Culture
The First Australians grew to a population of millions, much more than previous estimates
More than 3 million people may have lived in the area that is now modern-day Australia, far more than any previous estimate
Science and Technology
DNA-inspired 'supercoiling' fibres could make powerful artificial muscles for robots
Potential applications include in miniature machinery such as prosthetic hands and dexterous robotic devices
'Your government makes us go'
The hidden history of Chinese Australian women at a time of anti-Asian immigration laws
Law, Politics and Society
Mexico moves to legalize cannabis use, a modest step toward de-escalating drug war
Mexico’s militarized war on drugs – and, often, drug users – has killed at least 150,000 people over the past 15 years.
Environment and Energy
A staggering 1.8 million hectares burned in 'high-severity' fires during Australia's Black Summer
The scale of the area burned outstripped projections for the late 21st century under strong scenarios of climate change
Law, Politics and Society
There's a bill before the Senate that would make it easier for banks to lend irresponsibly
The proposed legislation ignores the findings of the Hayne Commission and other inquiries