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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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Latest world rankings strengthen UOW research credentials and global standing
UOW's research credentials and standing among the top two per cent of world universities have been further strengthened by the release of the latest Academic Rankings of World Universities.
World-first study investigates the effect of mobile phone emissions on kids’ sleep
Study investigates the effects of mobile phone emissions on the sleeping patterns of kids and teens.
Low-cost MRI system puts health care in reach for vulnerable communities
A low-cost and easy-to-operate MRI system could help save millions of lives in developing countries.
Students’ chance to compete in new $7,000 National Dementia Essay Competition
 Australia’s first National Dementia Essay Competition will be launched in September during Dementia Awareness Month, with more than $7,000 in prizes on offer, to encourage more university students to consider dementia care as a career choice.Â
Thousands see how to learn, live and play at UOW open day
More than 7,000 visitors from across NSW and the ACT will descend on ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp this Saturday (15 August) to experience university life at the annual UOW Open Day.
TV ads are making our kids fat, study finds
Australian children who watch TV commercials are more likely to have poor diets.