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Thursday 11 June 2026
UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Children need protection from harmful junk food marketing: report
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Australia’s gold industry stamped out mercury pollution — now it's coal's turn
Coal-fired power plants are now Australia’s largest controllable source of mercury emissions, releasing between two and four tonnes of mercury every year
UOW researcher receives prestigious medical research award
Research focuses on impacts of stress on brain cells and molecules, and what role this plays in future mental illness
Researchers further reveal inner workings of pathogenic bacteria
Breakthrough will aid the fight against deadly bacteria and help to develop new cures
Professor Justin Yerbury awarded $2.2M grant for MND study
Research program will increase understanding of disease progression, opening the door to new treatments
Meet UOW’s three new Superstars of STEM
Dr Holly Tootell, Dr Yee Lian Chew and Dr Marian Wong recognised by Science & Technology Australia
Symposium highlights impact of climate change on Antarctica
UOW scientists to share research on the response of ecosystems to environmental threats