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Thursday 18 June 2026
World-first global assessment maps PFAS pollution in whales and dolphins
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UOW maintains its place among the top 200 universities in the world
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Medical students go west to help rural and remote communities
UOW medical students will on Monday (2 June) embark on a week-long road trip through western New South Wales to experience first hand the challenges of health care in rural and remote communities.
Centre for Health Initiatives celebrates 10th birthday
The Centre for Health Initiatives (CHI) at UOW, established to develop innovative solutions that address current health and social issues, will celebrate its 10th  birthday tomorrow Thursday 29 May.
Innovative program to improve Indigenous health in regional communities
UOW researchers will trial a healthy lifestyle program for Indigenous Australians in Alice Springs and Mt Isa.
Unlocking the links between sleep and health in kids
Children with poor sleep habits are more likely to have physical and emotional health issues, a UOW study has found.
Exploring pregnant women’s perceptions of healthy eating
Medical researchers at the University of °µÍø½ûÇø are undertaking a study to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating during pregnancy.
Budding tech gurus put on the learning-to-earning pathway at career day
From mobile robotics to 3D mapping technology and finance smart phone apps - hundreds of local high school students will today (15 May) have a hands-on exploration of careers in information and communication technology (ICT) at the 2014 Big Day In, hosted by the University of °µÍø½ûÇø (UOW).