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Tuesday 24 February 2026
First global bee estimates hint at thousands of hidden species
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Leading human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson to speak at UOW
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Septuagenarian shows you’re never too old to learn
At 76, Joe Lester holds the distinction of being the oldest student to enrol at UOW in 2015.
Tracing the roots and evolution of surfing 100 years on
A new book from a pair of UOW researchers has traced the evolution of the surfboard on the east coast of Australia a century after the sport was introduced to our shores.
Gold nanoparticles show promise for next generation anti-arthritic drugs
Gold nanoparticles could be used to build a new class of anti-arthritic drugs that are more effective and have fewer side effects, according to new research from UOW.
Students among first to receive Concession Opal card
UOW students are among the first in New South Wales to be eligible for the Concession Opal card, allowing cheaper and more convenient travel just in time for autumn session.
High school students get taste of uni life at Discovery Days
More than 5000 senior high school students from across NSW and Victoria descend on UOW.
New UOWD president appointed
Professor Mohamed Salem has been named as the new President of University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).