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Tuesday 24 February 2026
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Environment and Energy
Academics unite to increase awareness of climate change
More than 260 academics (updated 13 October) in 38 countries across six continents have joined a unique global initiative to increase people’s awareness and understanding of climate change and its impact.
Environment and Energy
Solar hot water giving you cold showers? Eight tips to warm you up
In Australia and overseas, the potential of solar hot water is not being realised, writes Dr Nicholas Gill and team.
Science and Technology
Women in science supported with new gender equity pilot
UOW one of first unis in Australia to take part in a new program to help further the careers of women in the sciences.
Challenge-led funding for research of global importance
Projects to design smart garments for mining and emergency workers, develop new cancer drugs and create a multi-sensory room for people with disabilities have been awarded funding in the latest round of seed funding from UOW.
Surge in QS World Rankings caps off a stellar month for UOW
UOW has made one of the biggest jumps among the world’s universities in the QS World University Rankings.
Law, Politics and Society
To avoid relegation, Turnbull must restore an authority missing since Howard
Being an Australian political leader is a little like being an English Premier League manager. While the team plays well you have the adulation of fans and management; fail and your time in the job will not be long.