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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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Top 200 global university ranking reflects UOW’s all-round strengths
Strong gains across research, sustainability and internationalisation places UOW among world’s leading universities in QS World University Rankings
Researchers created a chatbot to help teach a university law class – but the AI kept messing up
Researchers developed an educational chatbot to help law students and save time. But the AI kept giving inaccurate, misleading and even incorrect feedback.
Next-gen biobattery shrinks tumour, paving way for drug-free cancer treatments
In laboratory tests, tiny implantable battery reduces size of cancer tumour by 99 per cent in two weeks
UOW expert commentary (13 May)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research finds parents’ screen time may hinder child development
New study reveals parents’ use of technology in front of children can negatively impact their development
UOW expert commentary (6 May)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories