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Thursday 11 June 2026
UOW celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO
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Children need protection from harmful junk food marketing: report
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Rivers under ice sheets sculpted ancient landscapes
A century-old debate over how deep gorges were cut into ancient Scandinavian landscapes appears to have taken a new turn following unexpected data showing rivers of melting ice under glaciers carved deep into the bedrock.
New Executive Dean of Science, Medicine and Health
Professor Alison Jones has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, after a rigorous global search and selection process, carried out with the assistance of executive recruitment consultants Odgers Berndtson.Â
A splash of rainbow paints a picture of diversity at UOW
Charlie Chaplin once claimed you’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down, but that logic was defied today (Thursday 8 May) as UOW students and staff came together to paint a rainbow crossing outside the library in support of same-sex relationships.
UOW careers development expert appointed President of Career Industry Council of Australia
As the Director of Graduate Career Development and Employability at the UOW, Martin Smith is dedicated to helping students increase their employment potential. Recently, though, he took a major step forward himself professionally - being appointed president of Australia’s peak industry body, the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).Â
China trade expert visits UOW
A NSW Government trade and investment specialist from China is visiting the Illawarra this week, including UOW’s main campus and Innovation Campus, to explore opportunities for education and research links between NSW and China.
Illawarra researchers help local residents fight battle of the bulge
Local residents can sign up to an innovative health and lifestyle research study to help them lose weight.