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Friday 18 September 2026
Teacher Education retains Australia’s top undergraduate ranking
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Future Fellowships back UOW research on society’s biggest challenges
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Telling a young child they are ‘smart’ seems like a good idea. New research shows how it could encourage them to cheat
Children told they were smart before a test were nearly twice as likely to cheat afterwards as those praised for effort, luck, or told nothing at all.
Food poverty, stress and housing insecurity: what happens when your parent is detained or deported
A new report reveals how children and young people are left to navigate poverty, housing instability and adult responsibilities in their parent's absence
Children need protection from harmful junk food marketing: report
UOW researcher leads new feasibility study, which highlights case for mandatory marketing restrictions
Early Start leaves lasting impact on children’s wellbeing, development
Cohort study reveals strength of community connection as Discovery Space turns 11
$1 million national project to improve responses to child sexual behaviour concerns
UOW researchers to develop Australia’s first evidence clearinghouse on problematic and harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people
UOW secures $2.6m in funding for breakthrough research
ARC projects will close key knowledge gaps, driving positive change for families, industries and the environment