Recycled Promises: Researchers look to innovative plastic recycling solutions as Australia discusses reduction targets
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is meeting today for a ‘Phase Out Seminar’ to discuss their 2025 plastic reduction targets, following criticism of their plastic recycling schemes. APCO, who represent 1500 Australian businesses - including Coles...
New research explores impact of pandemic on Australians wellbeing
A new national study has focussed attention on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and wellbeing of Australians. The University of Wollongong research highlights how social factors, such as gender, housing, food supply, income, social support, and access...
So, how does Proctorio work?
The University of Wollongong's announcement it will use the Proctorio exam invigilation software for the upcoming exam season caused a stir among students. In addition to a petition to the university, there has been a student-led protest against the use of Proctorio...
Science research and development on the rise: ABS data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data on expenditure directed toward Research and Experimental Development in Higher Education in 2020. The data, released last week, was collated through a biennial survey conducted by the ABS that has been...
‘It all counts’ – UOW researchers explore better ways to talk about, develop numeracy at home
By the time children start school, there are already substantial differences in numeracy skills among individuals and bridging that knowledge gap can be difficult, according to experts. The Early Start initiative by the University of Wollongong is conducting research...
Govt crackdown on social media misinformation lack clarity: Expert
Australia’s media watchdog may soon be able to force big tech companies to hand over data in a small step towards combating misinformation under legislation proposed by the federal government. Media law and ethics experts warn that while the Australian Communications...
Scholarships to help honours students explore molecular horizons
The University of Wollongong's Molecular Horizon building is a state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to helping students and facilities conduct meaningful research. Michael Tynan and Madeline Tynan have paired up with Molecular Horizon to raise money dedicated...
Gender pay gap research identifies WA as Aust worst performer on equal pay
Western Australia is the worst performer nationally when it comes to closing the gender pay gap, according to new research. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has revealed WA has a gender pay gap of 21.2%. Researchers say the WA gender pay gap can be partly...
The Spot: Renewable Energy
Today on The Spot, Scarlett Lewis speaks with Aidan Gaffey of Smart Energy about the increasing number of Australians who are switching to renewable energy and how our energy systems cope with natural disasters such as the recent floods. Mr Gaffey spoke about the...
UOW launches new network to close gender gap, boost opportunities for female engineers
Research engineers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) have joined forces to form a new network aimed at advancing women’s participation in engineering. Dr Marcella Bernardo Papini and Dr Mainã Portella Garcia established the Women’s Research Engineering Network...