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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Research and innovation in the spotlight at UOW National Science Week events
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The renowned statistician making sense of a changing planet
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Sports centre facelift a boon for whole community
$2 million refurbishment due to start this month at the UOW Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
First-of-its-kind study investigates environmental damage caused by deep sea anchors
The impact of the $200 billion shipping industry on Australia’s marine environment will be investigated in a groundbreaking project led by a multidisciplinary team of UOW researchers.
Economists study effects of Kings Cross lockout
Study investigates the impacts of alcohol regulations, such as the NSW ‘lockout laws’. Â
Waste heat to power future energy needs
Turning waste heat from everyday sources into electrical energy could provide sustainable power.
Can you be allergic to your Wi-Fi?
Electromagnetic fields are all around us. They are a part of our natural environment, produced by the Earth and the sun. But they are also becoming increasingly prominent with advancements in technology, such that we are surrounded daily by many different sources of electromagnetic energy.
Why screen time before bed is bad for children
Sleep is an essential part of our development and wellbeing, writes sleep expert Dr Sarah Loughran.