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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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Law, Politics and Society
Robin Warner reflects on third chapter of an extraordinary career
Renowned ocean scholar came to academia later in life
Science and Technology
After 37 years, Julie Steele relishes new chapter of remarkable research career
Emeritus Professor delighted with ‘prestigious honour’
Science and Technology
DNA-inspired 'supercoiling' fibres could make powerful artificial muscles for robots
Potential applications include in miniature machinery such as prosthetic hands and dexterous robotic devices
Science and Technology
Micro muscles inspired by DNA supercoiling
Scientists develop new type of artificial muscle for use in miniature robots
Science and Technology
Visionary planning tool goes national
SMART Infrastructure Facility’s Vision Illawarra planning tool to be available Australia-wide
UOW a change maker in global impact rankings
Ranked 6th globally, the University has performed exceptionally well in achieving its UN Sustainable Development Goals