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Tuesday 4 November 2025
UOW’s new Liberal Arts Major to foster critical thinkers for a complex future
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National conference to champion Australia’s next generation of researchers
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Researchers call for rethink of shark hazard management
The majority of ocean-users in Western Australia oppose shark nets, drumlines and culling, a new study has found.
3D printed flutes set to revolutionise the music industry
UOW is exploring the potential for 3D printing to change the music industry through the creation of custom-designed flutes that can play a variety of microtonal tunings unavailable on standard instruments.
Vital track research gains international recognition
Australian coastal soft clays pose significant construction challenges for rapidly-expanding urban transportation infrastructure such as railways.
Finger trap hits the right nerve in winning Pitch
Spinning yarns and ancient practical jokes have inspired a way to heal diseased and damaged nerves.
2,000-year-old pearl unearthed from ancient site
Archaeological excavations undertaken by UOW and the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of New England (UNE) on the north Kimberley coast of Western Australia have revealed a 2,000-year-old natural marine pearl.
Nanotechnology graduate gives back to school that inspired a love of learning
Recent UOW PhD graduate Alfred Chidembo (pictured) didn’t own or borrow a single book as a primary school student. Nor did any of his classmates. In fact, their school in Zimbabwe didn’t have a library.Â