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Research

Our researchers are addressing critical global challenges in health, education and sustainability, working with donors, government, and community to create lasting change. Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, UOW continues to invest in infrastructure, technology, and training to drive future breakthroughs.

 *Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings

Impactful research that drives positive change

Our researchers are transforming industries, advancing knowledge, and developing sustainable solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have meaningful collaborations with industry, government, and the community, ensuring our research has real-world impact.

Research impact
Research facilities and institutes
Faculty research
Externally-funded research
Awards & achievements

Research degrees and study options

Research degrees

How to apply

Find a supervisor

Find a scholarship

UOW Graduate Research School

Research news & stories

Community, Research

The growing scourge of food insecurity as families grapple with cost-of-living crisis

New research from a comprehensive household survey reveals lack of access to healthy food options, demand for more locally grown food
Community, Research

Wollongong’s inclusive playground captures the hearts, and votes, of the community

Groundbreaking All Ages, All Abilities playground receives people’s choice at Shaping Australia awards
Health and Medicine, Research

Microglia, the brain’s clean-up crew, could hold the key to new Alzheimer’s treatment

UOW researcher awarded more than $700k from Race Against Dementia to investigate new approaches to targeting devastating disease
Health and Medicine, Research

Feeding the future

If you were struggling to feed your family, would you know how to access support?

Research

Comic books bring complexity of climate science to life

In a world where science often remains locked behind layers of complexity and indecipherable language, one researcher is on a mission to bring the wonders of her research to the world.
Research

Expert advice to get ahead of the hackers

In 2023, Australians lost $2.7 billion to scams, and more than 600,000 scams were reported, according to an ACCC report. Older people suffered the greatest losses.

50 years of UOW

In 2025 we will share events, activities and stories that honour the University's legacy, connect with our communities and ignite excitement about our future.

Celebrate with us

Innovation & collaboration

iAccelerate

A business incubator supporting students, staff and the wider community to build an innovative economy for the region's future.

Industry and commercial research

Streamlining the industry-research collaboration process and converting university research expertise into commercial success.

Global Challenges Program

A strategic research initiative focused on transformative interdisciplinary research that impacts people's lives and changes worlds.

International linkages

The University continues to build its global footprint with research and teaching collaborations and opportunities for students.

Contact us

(02) 4221 3386 research-services@uow.edu.au
Research & Sustainable Futures Team