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Thursday 26 February 2026

Pancreatic cancer treatment innovation wins national People’s Choice award

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Wednesday 25 February 2026

Leading human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson to speak at UOW

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Articles

Illawarra children get their hands dirty at simulated archaeological dig

UOW's Early Start designs improvised learning experience for local Illawarra children. 

First book to trace evolution of the surfboard

A new book from a pair of Australian academics is the first of its kind to trace the evolution of the surfboard on the east coast of Australia, from regional cottage industry to its integral role in the billion-dollar surfing machine.

Pre-service teacher notches milestone registration for science education program

University of Wollongong pre-service teacher Jacqueline Hancox was the 10,000th person to register to use the Australian Academy of Science’s new interactive high school science education program, Science by Doing. 

Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating

Medical researchers at the University of Wollongong are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.

VC joins Premier, Minister and Lord Mayor to promote city

From well-trained graduates to world-class research, the University of Wollongong is at the heart of Wollongong’s economic transformation from a steel city to a University City with significant advantages for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations, Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings told attendees of the Advantage Wollongong function recently.

Scholarship helps young rugby league player combine study and sport

Illawarra junior rugby league player Brendan Woods won’t have to worry about the cost of text books during his first year of study at UOW as this year’s recipient of the Col Purcell Centenary Scholarship.