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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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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
Health and Medicine, Research
Two UOW researchers awarded MS Australia Grants
Projects to investigate dietary approaches to managing multiple schlerosis
Community
Korean Healthy Cities delegation visits University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Healthy Cities Illawarra, UOW and Korean delegates share knowledge on urban planning, community well-being, and sustainable policies