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Health and Medicine
Five men’s nutrition essentials that matter more than online trends
With so many unqualified content creators sharing exaggerated claims around muscle gain, leanness, and strict diet rules, it can be difficult to sort through the noise online.
Health and Medicine
Career paths in nursing
Beyond job security and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives, a nursing qualification can open doors to an incredibly diverse range of career opportunities.
Alumni, Research, Students
Ilia Filipev’s journey from a Russian science town to a PhD in Wollongong
Ilia's journey wasn’t carefully planned. It has unfolded through curiosity, timing, and a willingness to follow opportunities, taking him from Russia to Germany and ultimately to a new life in Wollongong.
Health and Medicine, Research
A 12-month wait and a $1400 bill: ADHD diagnosis in Australia
As Australian states ready GPs to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers are investigating the realities of assessment and treatment for the estimated 6 per cent of Australians living with the condition.
Health and Medicine
The donations helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals
For 20 years, selfless local donors have been facilitating vital anatomy lessons, allowing theory to become reality for medicine and health students through UOW’s Body Donation Program.
Science and Technology, Students
Building a new generation of bioengineers
From 3D bioprinting to cancer diagnostics, UOW’s new cohort of medical innovators are turning research into impact