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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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The challenge of managing Earth’s new economic frontier: our oceans
The blue economy needs to be defined, measured and governed, especially when so much of the world鈥檚 ocean lies beyond national borders.
Quick fixes aren’t the answer, alcohol and violence have a complex relationship
Policymakers and judges need to pay attention to what non-legal experts know about alcohol and violence.
Spectacular shark encounters: Fanning’s close shave reminds us we share the ocean
In the wake of the spectacular footage of champion surfer Mick Fanning鈥檚 recent shark encounter in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, and his good fortune in emerging without physical injury, sharks are back on the radar, writes Dr Leah Gibbs.聽
Australia’s Constitution works because it doesn’t define national identity
When Australia鈥檚 Founding Fathers came together in the 1890s to draw up a constitution to enable the colonies to federate, what did they think they were doing? Looking at the debates and the Constitution itself, one thing is certain. They were not drawing up a document that defined what it means to be an Australian.
What stone tools found in southern tip of Africa tell us about the human story
Many more twists still remain in the human story, write archaeologists聽Alex Mackay, Manuel Will,聽and Natasha Phillips.
South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people
The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll.