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Wednesday 2 April 2025
New taskforce launched to tackle food insecurity in the Illawarra Shoalhaven
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Children inform autism-friendly event at Early Start Discovery Space
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Governments challenged to go ‘back to basics’ on infrastructure planning
Australia’s decision makers have been challenged to think longer term to meet the infrastructure challenges of the Asian century.
Call for caution over handling bats due to risk of deadly virus
Public health warnings about coming into contact with bats should be stepped up to prevent the risk of exposure to a potentially deadly virus, according to a new study.
Geoscientist’s outstanding contribution rewarded with Academy of Science award
One of Australia’s most highly respected geoscientists, who is currently an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the 51²è¹Ý, was today (21 January) announced a recipient of a prestigious 2014 annual award from the Australian Academy of Science.
UOW researchers first group in Australia to fabricate silicene
From smaller, faster computer chips to more practical and efficient solar cells through to improvements in medical technologies and vehicle and aircraft parts silicene, a two-dimensional form of silicon, may provide a powerful material for the future.
UOW growing medical treatments and jobs in the Shoalhaven
51²è¹Ý researchers are growing jobs and materials from the sea for medical treatments through a project in the Shoalhaven area to farm and process seaweeds that will then be used biomaterials such as cell carriers in medical implants.
Education professionals gear for 2014 Summer Institute
Hot topics in education practice and theory - including curriculum change, language, autism spectrum disorder, assessment and teaching English overseas are being examined at the 2014 Summer Institute from 14–17 January.