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Friday 18 September 2026
Teacher Education retains Australia’s top undergraduate ranking
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Future Fellowships back UOW research on society’s biggest challenges
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Environment and Energy
Involving kids in making schools sustainable spreads the message beyond the classroom
The recent student-led climate protests reflect the need for schools to provide opportunities to nurture their students’ global, environmentally conscious minds.
UOW expert commentary this week (29 Oct - 2 Nov)
UOW academics provide expert comment, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories.
Law, Politics and Society
Over-the-top policing of bike helmet laws targets vulnerable riders
A cyclist not wearing a helmet can expect to attract the attention of NSW Police – and not always just for that offence.
UOW expert commentary this week (22 - 26 October)
UOW academics provide expert comment, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories.
Arts and Culture
Small histories: a road trip reveals local museums stuck in a rut
Berry, and other tourist towns, are out of step with modern museum curation which is trying to include Aboriginal communities and their stories
Education
Is it OK to listen to music while studying?
UOW researcher answers this tricky question as NSW students start written exams for the HSC.