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Thursday 5 March 2026
Dr Tamantha Stutchbury named 2026 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Local Woman of the Year
Read more about Dr Tamantha Stutchbury named 2026 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Local Woman of the YearWednesday 4 March 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research
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Anti-inflammatories could be used to fight superbugs, researchers say
Researchers in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ have discovered that some common anti- inflammatory drugs have an antibiotic effect, suggesting they may have a role to play in treating the ‘superbugs’ that pose a major risk to human health.
Smallpox vaccine specimen discovered in archives
The discovery of an 1841 smallpox vaccine specimen has been documented in a fascinating paper by public health lecturer Dr Kath Weston.
Not enough sleep and too much screen time linked to childhood obesity
Lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity in children and too much television could be partly to blame, UOW researchers have found.
Early Childhood Education Diploma a boost for local families
A new Diploma of Early Childhood Education at UOW College will help provide the best possible start in life for local children and boost employment opportunities in the childcare sector.
Researchers seek participants for innovative Down Syndrome clinical trial
The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) based at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is currently seeking participants for a clinical study which is looking at the effects of a specific compound on Memory and Cognition in people with Down Syndrome.
Scientists create artificial muscles from fishing line
Ordinary, everyday fishing line has been used to produce artificial muscles with super-human strength.