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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Research and innovation in the spotlight at UOW National Science Week events
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New Executive Dean of Science, Medicine and Health
Professor Alison Jones has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) at the Ƶapp of Ƶapp, after a rigorous global search and selection process, carried out with the assistance of executive recruitment consultants Odgers Berndtson.
Mastering better health solutions using 3D-printing techniques
The world’s first Masters degree in medical treatments based on printing and regrowing human tissue has been launched at the Ƶapp of Ƶapp (UOW) in partnership with three leading research universities.
Explainer: how do Australia’s laws on hate speech work in practice?
It is down to victims to “enforce” the law, and this is no easy task, writes UOW's Professor Luke McNamara with Professor Katharine Gelber from the Ƶapp of Queensland.
A splash of rainbow paints a picture of diversity at UOW
Charlie Chaplin once claimed you’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down, but that logic was defied today (Thursday 8 May) as UOW students and staff came together to paint a rainbow crossing outside the library in support of same-sex relationships.
UOW careers development expert appointed President of Career Industry Council of Australia
As the Director of Graduate Career Development and Employability at the UOW, Martin Smith is dedicated to helping students increase their employment potential. Recently, though, he took a major step forward himself professionally - being appointed president of Australia’s peak industry body, the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
China trade expert visits UOW
A NSW Government trade and investment specialist from China is visiting the Illawarra this week, including UOW’s main campus and Innovation Campus, to explore opportunities for education and research links between NSW and China.