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Free public event delves inside the athlete’s mind

Philosophy Professor discusses overthinking in sporting performance at Uni in the Brewery on Wed 12 November.

Next generation of scientists inspired at annual fair

More than 850 primary and high school students from the Illawarra, Sydney, the Southern Highlands and South Coast, descended on UOW on Wednesday (5 November) to show off their experiments at the UOW Illawarra Coal Science Fair.

Agreement expands medical research and teaching in regional centre

UOW's Graduate School of Medicine has entered into an agreement with Grand Pacific Health (GPH) which will provide exciting opportunities for both students and local health professionals as part of the new health precinct in Nowra.

Mass casualty expert says Australia appears unprepared for Ebola

Dr Jennifer Todd, from UOW's School of Health and Society, says the Abbott Government's reluctance to send healthcare workers into the hot zone sends the message that it is not prepared to deal with an Ebola case in this country. 

Experts discuss the rise and treatment of narcissism

More than 300 health professionals and community members will visit UOW from 7-8 November for the 8th Annual Conference on the treatment of personality disorders.  

So hot right now: the Middle Ages in the climate change debate

By Louise D'Arcens (UOW) and Clare Monagle (Monash University)


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