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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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Maths lecturer awarded prestigious JH Michelle Medal for Outstanding New Researcher
Motivation, endurance and persistence might be personal attributes more akin to athletic pursuits, yet those qualities along with high-level analytical and computational skills and a dash of creativity are essential for a successful career in mathematics, University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (UOW) Senior Lecturer Dr Ngamta (Natalie ) Thamwattana said.
Physics breakthrough paves the way for next generation communications
An international team of researchers has combined fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics with modern optical technology to take light on a one-way trip for the first time. Â
Westpac and UOW join forces to help address technology skills shortage
Based on current trends, Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry will be critically challenged in attracting, developing and retaining sufficient IT talent within the next five years and beyond.
UOW researchers first group in Australia to fabricate silicene
From smaller, faster computer chips to more practical and efficient solar cells through to improvements in medical technologies and vehicle and aircraft parts silicene, a two-dimensional form of silicon, may provide a powerful material for the future.