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UOW staff and students help raise $50,000 at Noah’s Challenge 2025
UOW Shoalhaven staff and medical students joined the Shoalhaven community on Sunday 26 October for Noah’s Challenge 2025, helping to raise an impressive $50,000 in support of local children with disabilities and developmental needs.
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Rising to the Challenge: RISE Pilot Brings Nursing Students to the Bega Valley
Sixteen nursing students from the University of Wollongong’s six campuses recently travelled to the Bega Valley to take part in the University’s inaugural Rural Immersion Student Experience (RISE) program, an initiative designed to showcase the depth, diversity, and reward of nursing careers in rural and regional Australia.
PhD Candidate Pursues Her Passion in Materials Engineering
PhD candidate Xialan Liu is working within the ARC Steel Research Hub and BlueScope Steel to improve the resilience of materials used in aluminium–zinc coating baths. Her research advances understanding of material–molten metal interactions, aiming to extend the lifespan and sustainability of industrial hot-dip coating equipment.
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UOW Researchers Developing AI-Powered ‘Smart Suit’ to Predict Injury Risk in Steel Industry
Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) are developing a promising new wearable technology that uses artificial intelligence to predict high-risk movements for construction workers (incl. those working on steel construction projects), with the goal of preventing debilitating injuries before they happen.