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Monday 30 March 2026
UOW’s world-class philosophy program opens its doors to the public
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UOW ranks 6th in the world for Philosophy in QS Subject Rankings 2026
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National meals guidelines to support older Australians to live at home longer
Experts to develop the first national meals guidelines for the Australian Meals on Wheels Association.
New Pre-med course kicks off with two-thirds female cohort
Aspiring paediatricians and neurosurgeons among two-thirds female cohort enrolled in UOW鈥檚 new Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health.聽聽
Explainer: what is the placebo effect and are doctors allowed to prescribe them
The placebo effect is real and powerful, despite it having a bad rap.聽Philosophy聽lecturer聽David Neil聽comments.聽
Launch of new resources helps people with dementia and their Carers ‘ReThink Respite’
Researchers launch innovative聽project supporting carers and people living with dementia to rethink respite.聽
Boost for gender equity as molecular masters move up the ranks
Women conquer traditionally male dominated field of chemistry.
Do Wi-Fi and mobile phones really cause cancer? Experts respond
On 16 February, Catalyst aired an episode on the ABC titled 鈥淲i-Fried鈥�, hosted by Dr Maryanne Demasi, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and Wi-Fi may constitute a brain cancer risk. The Conversation聽invited experts who have conducted research into this area to respond to the claims made in the programme.