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Friday 22 November 2024
Could printable organic x-ray sensors transform treatment for cancer patients?
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UOW ranks 52nd globally in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025
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Starvation in the midst of plenty... Illawarra leading the way in addressing malnutrition in the elderly
Researchers from UOW and the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District have teamed up to develop novel ways to address malnutrition in senior citizens, with figures showing that a third of patients aged 65 and older who are admitted to hospital in the Illawarra are overtly malnourished, while a further 50 per cent are at high nutritional risk.
Training tomorrow’s social scientists to shape the world we live in
New degree that will see graduates empowered to better understand our complex world launched at UOW.
Local schools take up science and engineering challenge
Five hundred students from 15 local high schools will put their minds to the test when they compete in this year’s Illawarra and South East Region Science and Engineering Challenge, held over two days from tomorrow (Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July) at the University of Wollongong (UOW).
Four high achievers honoured at UOW graduations
Honorary awards were bestowed on four individuals acknowledging their significant achievements when UOW conducted its mid-year graduation season from 23-25 July.
Research stars awarded $5million for projects of critical importance to Australia
Rising research stars receive more than $5.39 million as part of ARC Future Fellowships scheme.
Exploring opportunities for positive change
More than 150 local community members, businesses, industry representatives and not-for-profits will join attend a community engagement symposium on 24 July at UOW to hear from experts their fields.