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UOW remains in world’s top 50 for THE Sustainability Impact Ratings
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‘Every day I think about money’: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
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Ancient New Zealand tree reveals a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago
Weakened magnetic field linked to climate change, extinction of Australian megafauna, and rise of cave art
Australia’s gold industry stamped out mercury pollution — now it's coal's turn
Coal-fired power plants are now Australia’s largest controllable source of mercury emissions, releasing between two and four tonnes of mercury every year
UOW researcher receives prestigious medical research award
Research focuses on impacts of stress on brain cells and molecules, and what role this plays in future mental illness
Researchers further reveal inner workings of pathogenic bacteria
Breakthrough will aid the fight against deadly bacteria and help to develop new cures
Professor Justin Yerbury awarded $2.2M grant for MND study
Research program will increase understanding of disease progression, opening the door to new treatments
Meet UOW’s three new Superstars of STEM
Dr Holly Tootell, Dr Yee Lian Chew and Dr Marian Wong recognised by Science & Technology Australia