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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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Westpac banks on students from the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
The need for skilled technology graduates is increasing each year to meet industry demand. However, Australia has one of the lowest rates of technology graduates of any OECD country.
Centre for Health Initiatives celebrates 10th birthday
The Centre for Health Initiatives (CHI) at UOW, established to develop innovative solutions that address current health and social issues, will celebrate its 10th  birthday tomorrow Thursday 29 May.
Innovative program to improve Indigenous health in regional communities
UOW researchers will trial a healthy lifestyle program for Indigenous Australians in Alice Springs and Mt Isa.
Unlocking the links between sleep and health in kids
Children with poor sleep habits are more likely to have physical and emotional health issues, a UOW study has found.
First book to trace evolution of the surfboard
A new book from a pair of Australian academics is the first of its kind to trace the evolution of the surfboard on the east coast of Australia, from regional cottage industry to its integral role in the billion-dollar surfing machine.
Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating
Medical researchers at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.