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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Research and innovation in the spotlight at UOW National Science Week events
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PRF’s $1.5M boost to fast-track Parkinson’s research at UOW
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Diann joins ‘100 Women of Influence’
Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey has been honoured as one of Australia’s ‘100 Women of Influence 2014’ by The Australian Financial Review and Westpac.
Designer investigates the power of information visualisation
Australia's waste problem is the subject of Joanna Stirling's current research project, which explores how design and visual thinking can be used to communicate complex issues and instigate change.
Kid sport drop outs at higher risk of mental health problems
Australian primary school kids who drop out of organised sport have up to a 20 per cent greater risk of developing mental health problems within three years than those who keep participating, according to research from UOW.
Pedal power your way to better health on Ride to Uni day
Fresh air, fitness and a free breakfast await those taking part in the sixth annual Ride to Uni Day on Wednesday (15 October).
Lawyers look at the Elgin Marbles, but stars keep them firmly in sight
By Marett Leiboff
Scientists reprogram skin cells to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists from UOW are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover new treatments and ultimately a cure for a range of devastating brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Schizophrenia and Motor Neurone Disease.