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Thursday 22 October 2026
Law student recognised for commitment to social justice
Read more about Law student recognised for commitment to social justiceTuesday 20 October 2026
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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LIFT 2024 launched to boost women’s participation in STEM and entrepreneurship
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic celebrated entrepreneurial spirit of scholarship recipients
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Law, Politics and Society
Empathetic leadership is the way of the future
On International Women鈥檚 Day, I鈥檇 like to remind all women the quote from Michelle Obama: 鈥淣o-one told me I could do it.鈥�
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Research
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches
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Education, Law, Politics and Society, Science and Technology
Outstanding UOW academics shine in prestigious University Awards
Four exceptional lecturers recognised for creating dynamic teaching environments
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Research
Dr Xiao Liu awarded fellowship for ground-breaking research into facial reconstruction methods for cancer patients
Research to help transform rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients
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Science and Technology
Here’s how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair
Changes around puberty and pregnancy can affect the function of genes influencing hair shape. And chemotherapy can cause hair to regrow in a different shape for the first few cycles of hair regrowth