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Tuesday 14 April 2026
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
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Brain-training children’s book fast-tracks development
An innovative new children’s book has been launched to aid self-control, school readiness and academic success.
Four Myths About Ransoms: Why Governments Should Pay Up
The brutal executions last year of five British and American hostages by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, alongside reports that ISIS has raised some $45 million through ransom payments, have put the West’s hostage management policies under intense scrutiny.
Scholarships promote research excellence in India
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced a new PhD research scholarship to support the development of an International Centre of Excellence (iCEM) in Mining Automation and Safety in Ahmedabad, Gujarat State, India.
UOW learning labs moves into second and third stages
The highly successful UOW LEARNING LABS program continues this week for Years 3-6 students taking place on 15 and 16 January and for Years 7-10 on 20 and 21 January.
Engineering summit helps girls build world of tomorrow
Girls from high schools across New South Wales and the ACT converged on UOW this week for a five-day camp to inspire them to change the world through engineering.
UOW LEARNING LABS program breaks another record
The highly successful UOW LEARNING LABS program has expanded again. More than 700 academically high-achieving students will descend on the University of Wollongong campus during their January school holidays to partake in fun yet challenging workshops.