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Wednesday 19 August 2026
Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisation
Read more about Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisationThursday 13 August 2026
PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOW
Read more about PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOWArticles
Cheap, effective and dangerous: how Australian farmers came to depend on the toxic weedkiller paraquat
Despite concerns that longer-term exposure could be linked to Parkinson鈥檚 disease, there are few alternatives suited to current farming practices
UOW remains in world’s top 50 for THE Sustainability Impact Ratings
Sustained top-50 performance reflects commitment to real-world impact
Global report shows retailers still falling short on sustainable chocolate
The 7th edition Chocolate Scorecard reveals uneven progress and gaps in retailer accountability and transparency in cocoa sustainability
Illawarra innovation takes centre stage at Parliament House
UOW research entities join 21 Illawarra industry and community partners to highlight regional strength and national impact
Human composting, natural burials, water cremation: greener ways to go when you die
Burial and cremation come with some pretty major environmental problems. Both involve huge amounts of energy, resources and pollution.
Sustainability report shows real-world impact on climate, equity and education
From Antarctica to India, UOW research and partnerships are driving global progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals