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Wednesday 15 April 2026
UOW appoints Professor Ana Deletic as Provost
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New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
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The world leader in nursing research
The Australian's 2025 Research magazine also highlights UOW’s excellence in electrochemistry and nation leading researchers
Older Australians who rent their homes have shorter life expectancy
New study also finds fewer older renters lived in good health compared to homeowners
UOW ranks 52nd globally in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025
Rankings reflect cross-disciplinary work of universities aimed at solving the world’s biggest challenges
UOW researchers among world’s most influential, leading positive change
Annual list identifies researchers who have demonstrated significant influence through multiple highly cited papers in their fields
UOW ranked first for equity in AFR’s Best University Rankings
Ranked 9th overall, excellent results in all criteria – teaching, research, career impact and equity – highlight UOW’s all-round strength
$1 million grant a game-changer in fight against motor neurone disease
Funding from FightMND enables Professor Heath Ecroyd and team to continue cutting-edge research