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Thursday 18 July 2024

Professor Lorna Moxham honoured for work on groundbreaking Recovery Camp

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Thursday 18 July 2024

University of Wollongong launches Local Community Partner Program

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Articles

New study reveals health of Australian sole parent working mothers is suffering

Sole working mums have poorer physical and mental health than partnered working mothers in Australia, a new study has found.

Students from 134 high schools heading UOW’s way

More than 5,400 students from 134 high schools will flock to the University of Wollongong next week (3-7 February) for the annual Discovery Days -- the University's largest undergraduate recruitment event.

Governments challenged to go ‘back to basics’ on infrastructure planning

Australia’s decision makers have been challenged to think longer term to meet the infrastructure challenges of the Asian century.

Call for caution over handling bats due to risk of deadly virus

Public health warnings about coming into contact with bats should be stepped up to prevent the risk of exposure to a potentially deadly virus, according to a new study.

Geoscientist’s outstanding contribution rewarded with Academy of Science award

One of Australia’s most highly respected geoscientists, who is currently an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong, was today (21 January) announced a recipient of a prestigious 2014 annual award from the Australian Academy of Science.

UOW researchers first group in Australia to fabricate silicene

From smaller, faster computer chips to more practical and efficient solar cells through to improvements in medical technologies and vehicle and aircraft parts silicene, a two-dimensional form of silicon, may provide a powerful material for the future.