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Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing: The healing power of seaweed
Researchers are using a unique Australian seaweed that mimics the biological functions of human skin to develop sustainable, regenerative wound-healing solutions for complex skin injuries and burns.
Health and Medicine, Students
A dream, decades in the making
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.
Health and Medicine
The donations helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals
For 20 years, selfless local donors have been facilitating vital anatomy lessons, allowing theory to become reality for medicine and health students through UOW’s Body Donation Program.
Health and Medicine
Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants
Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with fewer than one in eight patients living beyond five years. By 2030, it is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Community, Health and Medicine
Steps on your wellbeing journey
Just like we all want to feel comfortable, happy and healthy, we all have days or weeks when we feel tired, low or off-balance. Wellbeing can help us stay resilient in difficult times and bounce back from challenges.
Health and Medicine
When the body heals but the brain doesn’t
As the siren sounds on sports seasons across Australia, CTE remains an ongoing issue shaping the future of athlete well-being and mental health.