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Friday 20 September 2024
After 20 years of evidence on plastic pollution, it is now time to act
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UOW biologist wins international photography competition
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‘Safe Places’ on campus fly the rainbow flag of equality
An extra thirteen ‘Safe Places’ dedicated to supporting sexual diversity and equality have been established at UOW since September. Â
Cancer and space research radiates success
Researchers at the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP) have been recognised for their contributions to developing devices that will make cancer treatment and space travel safer for humans.
Governor of Jakarta launches PetaJakarta.org project
PetaJakarta.org, a big data project mapping instances of flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia, was publicly endorsed by DKI Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama via Twitter during the project’s launch on 2 December.

Health Minister meets Illawarra’s women in science
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner MP visited the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) based at UOW today (Thursday 4 December) to meet with four young female researchers at the cutting edge of their fields.
China partnership a material exchange in innovation and development
UOW materials engineering students will from 2015 have the opportunity to spend part of their degree at one of China’s leading materials engineering institutions, Beihang ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (BUAA), following a credit transfer agreement.
Internship provides student with an insight into politics
UOW student and politics enthusiast Nathan McMillan recently spent three-months shadowing Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, gaining a new perspective on the inner workings of state politics and Parliament.