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Monday 29 May 2023

UOW aims to educate and celebrate during National Reconciliation Week

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Monday 29 May 2023

Distinguished Professor Gordon Wallace elected to Royal Irish Academy

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Stories

Fishing for answers: researchers capture picture of fisheries and biodiversity

Innovative underwater research methods to better understand our fisheries resources and conservation.

The ozone hole leaves a lasting impression on southern climate

By Sharon Robinson, University of Wollongong

Motorcycle protective clothing: If it is too hot to wear, is it too hot to ride?

First study of its kind investigates key safety issue for the growing number of motorcyclists in Australia.

Transport and energy workshop to bridge technical gap in national infrastructure

Australian engineers must overcome significant design and construction challenges posed by some of the Earth’s least favourable soil conditions before high-speed rail is a cost-effective reality, a University of Wollongong (UOW) rail expert has said.

Public lecture rethinks approaches to youth mental health

Leading international mental health researcher and advocate Professor Patrick McGorry will tackle the need to reform youth mental health care at a free public lecture in Wollongong this Friday (21 November).

Research facility will help solve murder investigations

Australian first research facility to assist police with missing persons and homicide investigations.


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Tony Okely

Expertise: Children and physical activity, sedentary behaviour, motor skills

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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