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Thursday 26 February 2026
Pancreatic cancer treatment innovation wins national People’s Choice award
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Teaching excellence recognised nationally as student outcomes take centre stage
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Health and Medicine
Shoalhaven rural health conference shines a light on challenges facing regional communities
Researchers and medical practitioners work together on long-term solutions
Health and Medicine, Students
UOW graduate doctors more likely to live and work in rural areas
New research supports Graduate School of Medicine’s approach to addressing medical shortage in rural health
Health and Medicine
UOW researchers to conduct clinical trial of patch to reduce bleeding complications
Trial will run out of Liverpool and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
UOW expert commentary (4 March)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
Health and Medicine
UOW researcher to examine how best to support older people returning home after hospital
Study aims to develop ways to best transition patients between health care setting