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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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Law, Politics and Society
Michael Kirby public lecture on North Korea’s human rights breaches
Revelations on the many breaches of universal human rights by North Korea will be the focus of a public lecture to be delivered by former High Court Justice, Michael Kirby, AC CMG, in Wollongong on Monday 11 May.
Science and Technology
Chief Scientist opens revolutionary new sciences teaching space
A brand new $35 million state-of-art space that will revolutionise the way sciences are taught at UOW has been officially opened by Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb AC.
Taking the challenge by eating on $2 a day
Associate Professor Karen Charlton has now embarked on living below the line – the extreme poverty line that is by eating on $2 a day for five days.
Education
Why are young Australian unis punching above their weight?
The latest Times Higher Education rankings of universities under 50 years old paints a positive picture for the Australian higher education sector.
Health and Medicine
Country spirit shines through for young medical students
Students embark on life-changing experiences in the bush thanks to a unique rural placement program.
Ten year anniversary a highlight of overseas graduation ceremonies
Strong industry representation was a standout at recent graduation ceremonies in Singapore and Malaysia.