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Friday 24 July 2026
A decade of iAccelerate celebrated with launch of UOW Innovation Catalyst
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UOW Liverpool opens its doors to South Western Sydney
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Community, Students
More than 5,000 to explore their future at UOW Open Day
Wollongong campus welcomes prospective students and families to discover degree programs, scholarships and student life
Business and Economy, Environment and Energy
After dumping Inland Rail, Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight
Inland Rail was expected to take around 200,000 trucks off the road each year – but it’s now been cut in half. Why is rail freight shortchanged compared to roads and city rail?
Community, Students
Next generation of STEM talent connects with leading employers
Annual UOW STEM Careers Expo gives students direct access to internships, graduate roles and industry insight
Research, Students
Eight UOW students awarded prestigious Westpac Scholarships
Future-focused scholars recognised for innovation, leadership and commitment to real-world impact
Community, Research, Science and Technology
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
UOW's Surf Flex Lab will contribute to the design, manufacturing and real-life testing of new shark deterrent technology for surfers
Research, Students
UOW ranks 6th in the world for Philosophy in QS Subject Rankings 2026
Nursing ranked 36th globally; Mining Engineering, Materials Science, Archaeology, Geography, Sports-related subjects also rank highly