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Thursday 24 April 2025
Ancient giant kangaroos stayed close to home. That made it easier for them to become extinct.
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Distinguished Professors share cutting-edge research at public showcase event
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First book to trace evolution of the surfboard
A new book from a pair of Australian academics is the first of its kind to trace the evolution of the surfboard on the east coast of Australia, from regional cottage industry to its integral role in the billion-dollar surfing machine.
Pre-service teacher notches milestone registration for science education program
University of Wollongong pre-service teacher Jacqueline Hancox was the 10,000th person to register to use the Australian Academy of Science’s new interactive high school science education program, Science by Doing.
Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating
Medical researchers at the University of Wollongong are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.
VC joins Premier, Minister and Lord Mayor to promote city
From well-trained graduates to world-class research, the University of Wollongong is at the heart of Wollongong’s economic transformation from a steel city to a University City with significant advantages for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations, Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings told attendees of the Advantage Wollongong function recently.
Scholarship helps young rugby league player combine study and sport
Illawarra junior rugby league player Brendan Woods won’t have to worry about the cost of text books during his first year of study at UOW as this year’s recipient of the Col Purcell Centenary Scholarship.
Lean times call for Advanced approach for startup innovators
Innovators looking for a competitive edge following changes to national support and funding programs in the startup sector can find the advantage they need through a lean approach to business acceleration at the University of Wollongong-based (UOW) business incubator, iAccelerate.