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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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Monday 14 April 2025

Distinguished Professors share cutting-edge research at public showcase event

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Articles

Social Sciences conducts symposium for early career researchers

UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings was a guest at the recent Faculty of Social Sciences’ Early Career Researchers’ (ECR) Symposium.

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

The Big Day In gave local high school students the chance to explore technology-based careers. 

Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day

From mobile robotics to 3D mapping technology and finance smart phone apps - hundreds of local high school students will today (15 May) have a hands-on exploration of careers in information and communication technology (ICT) at the 2014 Big Day In, hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW).

Fat food marketing to be challenged at open night for budding researchers

From combating the ‘fat food environment’ around us to finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease and safeguarding food security in the Pacific, UOW will showcase some of its best and brightest early career researchers on the cusp of 'something big' at a free, community event on Monday 26 May.

Illawarra children to get their hands dirty at simulated archaeological dig

Hundreds of Illawarra children will channel their inner Indiana Jones this weekend as they participate in a simulated archaeological dig at the annual Kidsfest Shellharbour event.

UOW prepares for deregulated student fees in major sector shake-up

University of Wollongong Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings, CBE, believes fees in some courses could be set to rise from 2016 at UOW as a result of a reduction in Federal Government block grants to universities outlined in the Budget.