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Friday 21 August 2026
Hack the Gong challenge puts Illawarra’s innovators to the test at iAccelerate
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Ben Quilty, Guan Wei works among treasures available at UOW Art Auction
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Research
UOW scientist awarded $500k to innovate safer herbicides
ARC-backed project will boost crop-yields for farmers while reducing environmental impact
Science and Technology, Students
Intelligent Polymer Research Institute celebrates Leon Kane-Maguire
2024 annual public address featured reminiscences of Professor Kane-Maguire’s contribution to IPRI
Research
Ozone hole brings new threat to Antarctic life
Animals and plants battling increased UV radiation exposure
Environment and Energy
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to much more UV
Four years of persistent ozone holes have sparked concern about what more UV is doing to Antarctic ecosystems
Most bees don’t die after stinging - and other surprising bee facts
99.96% of bee species do not die after stinging. So why does everyone think they do?
UOW expert commentary (23 April)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories