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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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Fishing for answers: researchers capture picture of fisheries and biodiversity
Innovative underwater research methods to better understand our fisheries resources and conservation.
Meeting with Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Two UOW academics of Dutch heritage were among guests who met the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte during his recent visit to Australia hosted by Australian PM, Tony Abbott.
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.
Law lecturer appointed to national law admission committee
Senior law lecturer Mr John Littrich was recently appointed as the NSW representative for the National Legal Services Council’s Admissions Committee, a new national body tasked with developing and overseeing regulations governing the admission of lawyers in Australia.
Million-dollar program to inspire passion for maths and science
The development of a national $1.2million program to encourage greater high school student participation in maths and science is underway at UOW.
Geography students in first field intensive to India
Academics from the Indian Institute of Science and the Dakshin Foundation visited UOW last month to finalise details of a new Social Sciences subject launching this summer.