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Environment and Energy, Study areas, Science and Technology
A career forged by fire
Robert Sawyer’s 35-year journey from horrific burns to PhD graduate testifies to a tenacity that can’t be broken down.
Arts and Culture, Science and Technology
Why history matters
There are pages missing from the Australian history books. Pages that Distinguished Professor Richard ‘Bert’ Roberts hopes to fill with answers to some of the most fundamental questions about our continent and its inhabitants.
General tags, Innovation, Study areas, Science and Technology
Up to the challenge: a life in research
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) she has led UOW’s efforts to solve some of the world’s biggest, most complex problems.
Science and Technology
Digital addiction by design
Our infatuation with devices is no accident, raising ethical and legal questions about how tech companies are using our digital addiction.
General tags, Innovation, Study areas, Science and Technology, Science and Technology
From thoughts to things
For all the buzz of innovation, why does so little research translate into real-world applications and what are the secrets to success? Gordon Wallace shares what he has learnt taking 3D-printed products from the lab to the clinic.
Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Healthy gut, healthy mind
How can maintaining good gut health improve the lives of people with schizophrenia and their ability to function in the world?