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Wednesday 3 December 2025
UOW’s Early Years Accelerated program strengthened with $1.9 million in funding
Read more about UOW’s Early Years Accelerated program strengthened with $1.9 million in fundingWednesday 3 December 2025
Discovery Days inspire more than 900 South Coast Year 6 students
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Education
A new study shows little kids who count on their fingers do better at maths
There is no need to discourage finger counting at any time. Children naturally stop using their fingers when they no longer need them.
Education, Research
Student mental health support: What role should teachers play?
Study highlights need for clearer guidance, resources and training as schools step up to meet growing mental health demands
Arts and Culture, Education, Law, Politics and Society, Students
UOW’s new Liberal Arts Major to foster critical thinkers for a complex future
From 2026, students across all faculties can study this new major in critical thinking, within an exciting small-cohort environment
Education
Australia’s best university for Teacher Education – two years running
National Student Experience Survey again names University of Wollongong #1 for teaching degrees
Education
Private tutoring for school kids is booming but poses risks for students
Despite one in six students get private tutoring at some point in their schooling, there is little regulation of tutoring in Australia
Education
Students rate UOW Australia’s #1 public university for educational experience
University of Wollongong scores top marks in latest QILT survey