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Thursday 22 October 2026
Law student recognised for commitment to social justice
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Ian Henderson appointed Executive Dean of Science, Medicine and Health
Read more about Ian Henderson appointed Executive Dean of Science, Medicine and HealthArticles
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Research
How to get more local sardines on Australian plates – a win for nutrition, local fishers and the environment
Sardines fit the bill – they're packed with healthy oils and calcium and have less mercury than bigger fish – and they're increasingly appearing on menus at bars and restaurants.
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Community, Health and Medicine
Healthcare traineeship program offers 45 paid places across south-eastern NSW
UOW aged care training for Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Snowy Monaro widens to include disability and Indigenous healthcare
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Community, Research
$1 million national project to improve responses to child sexual behaviour concerns
UOW researchers to develop Australia’s first evidence clearinghouse on problematic and harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people
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Health and Medicine
Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don’t follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows
This means less-typical presentations of ADHD – such as in women and girls, quiet inattentive adults and high-achieving students – could be overlooked.
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Health and Medicine
Study explores role of diet, exercise and oral microbiome in multiple sclerosis
Dr Olivia Wills secures MS Australia grant to investigate whether lifestyle-based weight loss alters mouth bacteria and improves health outcomes
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Health and Medicine
What’s the link between talcum powder and cancer?
A class action is putting the spotlight back on a product millions of Australians have used for decades