Media Releases: News & Media @ UOW

HiPPO fly-past measures CO2 from Wollongong as part of a global mission

Bernie Goldie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:54:00 UTC +1000

The ‘HiPPO’ (HIAPER Pole-to-Pole Observations) Field Project, considered the most extensive airborne global sampling of carbon dioxide and other trace gases in the atmosphere to date (from the Arctic to the Antarctic), will incorporate Wollongong in its latest and future... Read more...

Korean Consul General visit marks growing collaboration between UOW and Korea

Bernie Goldie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:00 UTC +1000

A delegation from Korea will visit the University of Wollongong on Monday 23 November with a view to exploring new collaborative opportunities linked to the development of the AIIM Processing and Devices Facility under construction at the Innovation Campus. Read more...

Young law talent make their case

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:42:00 UTC +1000

The grand final of the Illawarra’s biggest law competition will be held tomorrow (Thursday 19 November) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) Innovation Campus. The annual event is hosted by the UOW Law Students’ Society. Read more...

Gifted Illawarra primary school students to spend a day at university

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:28:00 UTC +1000

It may be some years yet before they consider enrolling in university but 28 academically gifted Illawarra primary school students will get a taste of tertiary life tomorrow (Thursday 19 November) at the University of Wollongong. Read more...

UOW hosts three-day international symposium on renewable energy storage

Bernie Goldie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:00 UTC +1000

Global warming and climate change represent a major challenge facing humanity today. It is now well recognised that the burning of fossil fuels is seriously threatening the planet. Read more...

Calling more future sports stars

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 UTC +1000

As part of a special initiative by the National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program, the University of Wollongong recently tested 38 participants who may form the next generation of Australian sports stars. Read more...

Gillard announces $2 million funding to expand successful Illawarra maths program

Bernie Goldie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:37:00 UTC +1000

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, has announced funding of $2 million which will greatly extend a successful mathematics program involving Illawarra schools, the University of Wollongong (UOW) and BlueScope Steel Ltd. The program will support the proposed nationa... Read more...

Solar cells forum to trigger robust debate

Bernie Goldie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 UTC +1000

A forum starting at the Innovation Campus on Monday 16 November will involve international experts in the area of solar energy research coming together for robust debate on the science behind the research. Read more...

World leader in youth mental health speaking at UOW conference

Bernie Goldie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:06:00 UTC +1000

Leaders in the field of adolescent youth mental health will be taking part in the 3^rd annual conference on the “Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder” at the University of Wollongong tomorrow (Friday 13 November). Read more...

Inaugural Australian and NZ network meeting for university ethics committees

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:42:00 UTC +1000

A two-day network meeting hosted by the University of Wollongong for people involved with the administration of ethics in research is being held on Thursday 12 November and Friday 13 November. Read more...

High profile speakers to address issues of public concern

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:20:00 UTC +1000

Some well-known Australian identities will take part in a summer session program at the University of Wollongong over December and January – a program which has never been offered before at any of the country’s universities. Read more...

Gilchrist and friends join forces to stump serious diseases

Nick Hartgerink — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:39:00 UTC +1000

University of Wollongong Ambassador and former Test cricketer Adam Gilchrist and a host of celebrities will be in Wollongong on Saturday 21 November to raise funds for research into cancer and other serious diseases. Read more...

Inaugural Australian and NZ network meeting for university ethics committees

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:35:00 UTC +1000

Award honour for vital rail track research

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 UTC +1000

The University of Wollongong and RailCorp have been honoured with a major award for their joint urgent research to improve track strength and stability to cater for heavier, faster trains. Read more...

Looking for Wollongong's coolest place

Bernie Goldie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:26:00 UTC +1000

A postcard campaign is under way in Wollongong which is part of an Australian Research Council Linkage Project called ‘Cultural Asset Mapping for Regional Australia’ (CAMRA). Read more...

Schizophrenia research gets a helping hand

Bernie Goldie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:48:00 UTC +1000

Schizophrenia research being carried out in the Illawarra has received a major boost with the award of almost $400,000 of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding, Australia’s most prestigious grant funding for health and medical research. Read more...

Smorgasbord of students' work on show

Bernie Goldie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:27:00 UTC +1000

From investigating the cost of healthy food in the Illawarra, to studying the effect of protein consumption on muscle development in athletes, a huge range of nutrition research is being showcased tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November) by students at the University of Wollongong. Read more...

Budding young scientists put to the test at Illawarra Coal Regional Science Fair

Bernie Goldie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:31:00 UTC +1000

An innovative science program aimed at inspiring school students to study science will be held at the University of Wollongong tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November). Read more...

Prostate cancer radiation device poised for commercialisation in United States

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:00 UTC +1000

Radiadyne of Houston Texas launched at this year’s American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago a technologically advanced ‘Prostate Immobilizer Balloon System’ which supports adaptive radiation therapy for prostate cancer patients. Read more...

UOW's top research credentials confirmed by Jiao Tong rankings

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:04:00 UTC +1000

The release of the highly-respected ‘Top 500’ Jiao Tong rankings has seen the University of Wollongong cement its position as one of the world’s top 2 per cent of research universities. Read more...

Funding announcements aimed at improving health of Australians

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:53:00 UTC +1000

The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today announced funding of $1.6 million in new health and medical research funding to the University of Wollongong. Read more...

Student trade shows highlight their creative skills

Bernie Goldie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:16:00 UTC +1000

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Young Einstein Science Fair and World Teachers Day

Bernie Goldie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:40:00 UTC +1000

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UOW academic elected Chair of nation's peak nursing body

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:51:00 UTC +1000

The Dean of UOW's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences and Head of its School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Professor Patrick Crookes, has been elected Chair of Australia's peak nursing and midwifery education organisation. Read more...

Federal Government awards $11.4m funding for UOW

Bernie Goldie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:49:00 UTC +1000

The University of Wollongong has today been awarded $11.4 million funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant and Linkage Grant schemes. Read more...