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Tuesday 14 April 2026
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
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National body recognises biologist’s special expertise
UOW Biological Sciences Lecturer, Dr Adam Munn, has been recognised by a national body for his expertise with kangaroos and wallabies.
Health and Medicine
Australian first study uses sport to reduce depression and suicide rates in young men
UOW has teamed up with Movember on a multi-million dollar first-of-its-kind project, involving six of Australia’s major sporting organisations, which aims to address mental health issues among adolescent male athletes.
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day
The first annual Australian and New Zealand University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 8 October will aim to equip students and staff in higher education with five simple but effective ways to better their mental health.
Award-winning National Geographic adventure filmmaker visits campus
Filmmaker Bryan Smith will provide insights into filming in remote and dangerous locations on 14 Oct.
Study reveals hairdressers are the informal counsellors of our community
Hairdressers are the informal counsellors of our community, a study by UOW psychologists has found.
World-renowned education pioneer to visit Wollongong
Professor Joseph Sparling, who four decades ago pioneered an innovative approach that has radically changed the lives of children in disadvantaged communities around the world, will give a free public lecture in Wollongong on Thursday 9 October.