UOW and Phebra extend research partnership on arsenic-based cancer treatment
Australian pharmaceutical company Phebra and the University of Wollongong (UOW) have entered a new six-year partnership focused on innovative arsenic compounds in cancer treatment. This renewed collaboration aims to advance research and development on patented arsenic...
Digital Literacy in the Illawarra
Answering a phone call or searching for a website is second nature to most of us, but a whole generation is being left behind. However, Good Things Foundation and Living Connected, are working to change that, by improving the region's digital literacy skills during...
UOW Luminaries discuss sustainable finance
The University of Wollongong’s Luminaries met to discuss sustainable finance as a part of their webinar series, which runs each fortnight. Luminaries involve pioneering UOW researchers, experts and leaders who discuss global social, economic and environmental...
Lord Ian Botham visits UOW’s Innovation Campus
Former English cricket captain and current Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Sir Ian Botham visited UOW's Innovation Campus earlier this week, touring facilities and meeting with local business leaders as part of a day-long visit to the city. Lord...
New research highlights gender-based differences in psychiatric disorders
A recent study by UOW researchers for better treatments shows additional evidence of biological differences when it comes to psychiatric disorders. The study is published on Neuropsychopharmacology and it discusses the role of gender in factors and risks of Major...
UOW Motorsport to reveal 2023 Formula SAE car
UOW Motorsport’s 2022 electric vehicle ‘Annie’ After 12 long months, UOW Motorsport is gearing up to unveil its new electric vehicle (EV) at the iAccelerate Centre on the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus tomorrow evening (Friday, 20 October 2023)....
Pedalling towards a greener Wollongong and a sustainable future
With rising fuel costs Wollongong residents are being encouraged to take up cycling as a sustainable solution to tackle emissions and traffic congestion throughout the city. A recent surge in local fuel prices has prompted residents to consider adjusting their...
Australia is in for a hot summer, what does this mean for our younger generations?
Australia is set to face yet another hot summer as The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) announces a 70% chance of El Nino this year. Climate Change is an ongoing environmental issue, but as new threats continue to arise, younger generations are feeling the pressure to try...
Physics subject looking for curious students
PHYS295 is a physics subject focusing on astronomy amd promises to provide an avenue for curious students looking to learn more about the cosmos without having to learn mathematical physics. Headed by Dr Nicholas Jones, the subject has no prerequisites and any...
Australia dubbed the second highest consumer of textiles per person in the world.
A recent report by Monash University’s Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) has revealed Australians purchase on average an estimated 27 kg of new fashion and textiles each year, twice the global average of 13 kg per person. The study found this overconsumption...