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Monday 20 April 2026
More than 3,500 students to graduate at UOW Autumn ceremonies
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Student team crowned champions in autonomous robotics competition
UOW engineering students have demonstrated that reliability and a little bit of luck go a long way in getting over the line first.
Prof Heather Yeatman wins Sidney Sax Award for public health
UOW’s Public and Population Health expert and Head of School of Health and Society, Professor Heather Yeatman, has been awarded the prestigious 2016 Sidney Sax Award by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA).
UOW a model of innovation
The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, has described UOW’s efforts in engineering and materials science and innovation as a model for the nation.
National recognition for outstanding contributions to student learning
UOW’s position as a leader in pioneering and developing learning and teaching tools was confirmed last week when the Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, presented UOW with a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Gold for UOW student in Rio
UOW engineering student James Turner is celebrating winning a gold medal and setting a world record at the Rio Paralympics.
Paralympian alumni shoots for glory
Tristan Knowles was just nine years old when he had his leg amputated above the knee.