World No Tobacco Day: Smoking or vaping?
Today is World No Tobacco Day, declared in the 1980s by the World Health Organisation to discourage people from taking up smoking and engaging current smokers to quit. However, in the wake of new government regulations on vapes and e-cigarettes, the battleground has...
Senate inquiry calls for all public hospitals to provide enhanced access to abortions
An inquiry conducted by the Australian Senate on reproductive health is set to recommend enhanced accessibility of abortion services at public hospitals. The inquiry has identified disparities in the provision of sexual health care services. The Senate community...
Retail turnover up despite cost of living crisis: ABS figures
The cost of living crisis has not slowed retail spending, according to latest figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the retail turnover estimates for April and total industry turnover is up more than a billion dollars to $33.566b compared to...
‘Buy now, pay later’ industry set for regulation amid concerns for consumers
The Australian Government has announced it plans to regulate the 'buy now pay later' ('BNPL') industry. The products are set to be classified as ‘credit’, meaning they will be subjected to similar restrictions as other financial services. Assistant Federal Treasurer,...
Small Canberran start-up company Nourish Ingredients goes global
Humans are known to like the rich, deep, complex taste of meat fat. Unfortunately, these satisfying characteristics aren’t naturally found in plant foods. Until now... Scientists at local Canberran business Nourish Ingredients have discovered that they can give...
UOW up in the world, down in Aust: New rankings
The University of Wollongong has improved in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) global 2,000 list but remains outside the top 10 tertiary education institutions in the Australia. The CWUR, published this week, is considered the largest global academic...
AI vs university: a legal and ethical minefield
The global spread of artificial intelligence (AI) has sent shockwaves through the higher education sector. University of Wollongong (UOW) academics and students have questioned how universities should best navigate the legal and ethical issues raised by AI. UOW School...
A.I. is here, ignoring or banning it won’t work: Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have been transforming industries across the globe, and education is no exception. From virtual classrooms to personalised learning experiences, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn. One of the most...
Interest rates rise again
The Reserve Bank of Australia has unexpectedly decided on another interest rate rise this week, pointing the finger of blame at high inflation as the reason. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Phillip Lowe, announced the bank had raised its...
UOW sustainability research catches attention of new NSW Treasurer
Sustainable living and building research at the University of Wollongong has caught the eye of the man in charge of the state's purse strings. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Member for Illawarra Paul Scully toured the UOW Innovation Campus this morning, looking to...