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50 Voices
This year, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we have launched 50 Voices - a content series that celebrates the people who have made UOW what it is today. From labs to libraries, lawns to lecture theatres, hear unique stories from students, staff, alumni, donors, and community members who have had a lasting impact.
Articles
Community, Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Researcher spotlight: Daniel Daly
This month we are focussing on United Nation鈥檚 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, to raise the profile of researchers and projects working toward this important goal to ensure we protect our environmental future.
Community, Science and Technology
Industry 4.0 update
Industry 4.0, also known as the 鈥渇ourth Industrial Revolution鈥�, is a new wave of innovation centred on automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. The federal government pledged $2 million for an industry hub managed by the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW) in the Shoalhaven. This article give a quick update on their activities.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Staying on top of wasted efforts
It was once believed that the concrete used to build our cities鈥� sewer pipes would easily last a hundred years or longer. A 鈥榖uild and forget鈥� service, with maintenance only required for what enters its tunnels, and not for the structure itself.
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Improving the ocean starts at our coast
The Second World Ocean Assessment was released in April, in connection with Earth Day 2021. The assessment involved contributions from more than 300 scientists from the UN鈥檚 group of experts chosen from around the world, and provides a comprehensive and integrated review of scientific information on the state of the marine environment.
Environment and Energy, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
The three of us: Faisal Hai, Ashley Ansari and Michael Stapleton
Michael Stapleton is an Environmental Engineer who through his PhD, is investigating the interconnection of two emerging water pollution issues- microplastics and antibiotics. Michael has two amazing academics and researchers supporting him on his journey- Professor Faisal Hai & Dr Ashley Ansari.
Science and Technology
Human evolution: Past and Future
Researchers investigating the archaeological record of southern Africa are helping identify when our species鈥� capacity for innovation and cultural diversification emerged.