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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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Environment and Energy
1,600 years ago, climate change hit the Australian Alps
We studied ancient lake mud to learn what happened
Health and Medicine
People's odds of loneliness could fall by up to half if cities hit 30% green space targets
And the benefits are even stronger for people who live alone
Environment and Energy
Native forest logging makes bushfires worse – and to say otherwise ignores the facts
The Black Summer bushfires burned far more temperate forest than any other fire season recorded in Australia.
Science and Technology
Past humans not the cause of island extinctions
Study finds that arrival of humans on islands often had minimal impacts on biodiversity loss
Science and Technology
How a love of the outdoors inspired David Griffith's illustrious career
Emeritus Professor reflects on achievements in atmospheric chemistry
UOW a change maker in global impact rankings
Ranked 6th globally, the University has performed exceptionally well in achieving its UN Sustainable Development Goals