Cricket brings UOW students closer to achieving dreams
The University of Wollongong (UOW), in partnership with the Sutherland District Cricket Club (SDCC), has launched a scholarship to support local students with their education while they pursue their cricketing goals.
The paradox of Australia’s response to COVID-19
A new report has found that the agile stability embedded in Australia’s health care state was ultimately responsible for the nation’s high vaccination rates.
BSc Geography graduate wins The Wellington Medal
The award recognises the student’s excellent academic achievements and contributions to King’s during their time at university and their potential for the future.
Vitamin B3 trialled as glaucoma treatment
A major four-year clinical trial to test the effectiveness of nicotinamide (NAM), a form of vitamin B3, as a treatment for glaucoma is to be led by UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital researchers.
History researcher to explore New Zealand’s mineral wealth exhibitions
Dr John Griffiths, School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication, has won the 2021 Alan Mason Award for Historical Studies which is awarded annually by the Geoscience Society of New Zealand.
Study to lift vital vaccine uptake to protect pregnant women and vulnerable children
The University of Adelaide has secured more than $960,000 from the NHMRC to lead an international project to improve the uptake of vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19...
Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19
The study is published today in Frontiers in Immunology by researchers from King’s with funding by the Medical Research Council via the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium, and support from the NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ BRC.
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
Study finds differences between brains of girls, boys with autism
Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Students to kick off academic year with Campus Fest
Thousands of students will experience their first taste of campus life when the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Orientation Week kicks off next week (Monday, 21 February).
