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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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Low cost, super efficient offshore wind turbines for a clean energy future
Researchers from UOW are developing technologies for next generation offshore wind turbines that are one-third the price and 1,000 times more efficient, and they could be installed off the coast of Australia in the next five years.
Stem cell technology helps unlock mystery of Alzheimer’s gene
Neuroscientists investigate the main gene responsible for late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Welding research to secure the future of Australian manufacturing
Australia must combine leading university research and transfer developing technology and skills to industry to remain competitive in manufacturing, an international research forum hosted by UOW was told.
NEC Australia to invest $25m into ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ region
Leading global technology solutions and services company NEC Australia has today signed an agreement with UOW that will trigger an investment of $25 million in the region and the creation of more than 100 jobs.
Projects promise to improve Australian road safety and aid in search and rescue missions
A vehicle safety monitoring system, a Hex Copter Drone and a river mapping system using sonar technology will be among innovative projects on display on Friday 31 October when UOW’s School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (SECTE) hosts its annual Innovation Fair.Â
Tech tactics for learning: Illawarra Educational Technology Conference
Inspiring students to use new technologies for learning is the focus of the Illawarra Educational Technology Conference (IETC), a free event at which local teachers and academics are invited to attend.