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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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Equipping students with the skills needed to manage dementia
Pilot project to help the next generation of professionals tackle the growing issue of dementia in Australia. Â Â
Inspiring dementia advocate Kate Swaffer gives guest lecture
Poet, author and academic Kate Swaffer shares her story of living with early onset dementia.
Research raises questions on the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Current thinking on treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s may be called into question following new finding.
Launch of new resources helps people with dementia and their Carers ‘ReThink Respite’
Researchers launch innovative project supporting carers and people living with dementia to rethink respite.Â
Education module tackles driving and dementia
Program highlights how medicos and nurses can assist drivers with dementia to hang up their car keys.
Australian communities to map local ‘Dementia Friendly’ places
Researchers develop unique tool to map ‘dementia friendly places’ in local areas.