UOW
@UOW
Followers
21,373
Following
1,639
Media
3,700
Statuses
10,086
Bringing you the latest news and discoveries from the University of Wollongong, Australia. CRICOS Provider No: 00102E | TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12062
University of Wollongong, NSW
Joined February 2009
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Drake
• 1722789 Tweets
Meet the Grahams
• 232413 Tweets
Family Matters
• 172674 Tweets
#بدر_بن_عبدالمحسن
• 148180 Tweets
みどりの日
• 144128 Tweets
Kdot
• 94637 Tweets
Óscar Puente
• 55317 Tweets
結束バンド
• 52477 Tweets
京都新聞杯
• 44108 Tweets
#StarWarsDay
• 34803 Tweets
スペイン村
• 33069 Tweets
Bournemouth
• 25611 Tweets
#超こどもの日
• 23990 Tweets
Bad Apple
• 21480 Tweets
#MayThe4th
• 20635 Tweets
#MUSICFAIR
• 16854 Tweets
الفردوس الاعلي
• 15848 Tweets
رياض الجنه
• 15385 Tweets
الامير الشاعر
• 15157 Tweets
The latest
@arc_gov_au
funding was recently announced and seven early career
#UOW
researchers have picked up more than $3 million to fund innovative projects. 🎉👉
#UOWResearch
@HaideeCadd
@DrCaoWang
@pabasara_wanni
@dezeraecox
@Jacob_Lewis90
6
23
415
Congratulations to Professor Patricia M. Davidson and
@UOWalumni
Dr Sameer Dixit, named 2021 Advance Awards finalists. The Award recognises the outstanding work of global Australians in their respective fields of expertise.
@UOW_VC
@smadixit
@Advance
56
24
314
Global leader in nursing, health, and education to be next UOW Vice-Chancellor. UOW alumna Professor Patricia Davidson to assume role in May 2021 from Johns Hopkins University, USA.
#ThisIsUOW
@nursingdean
15
41
230
Global insights and analytics firm
@Clarivate
has released the Highly Cited Researchers™ 2023 list, which includes a number of
#UOW
scholars, identifying them as pioneers in their fields. 🎉👉
#UOWResearch
0
5
194
#UOW
PhD candidate
@OliviaWillsAPD
has been awarded a $70,000 scholarship by
@MS_Australia
to research the inclusion of dietary advice in a brain-healthy lifestyle for people living with
#MultipleSclerosis
. 👏👉
#UOWResearch
6
24
195
#UOW
researcher
@jjyerbury
was honoured with the Keys to
@Wollongong_City
yesterday for his significant achievements in the research of motor neurone disease, and for his inspiration and determination while living with a disability. 🎉👉
#MND
#UOWResearch
3
48
187
#UOW
has been allocated more than $5 million in funding by the
@arc_gov_au
for projects under the Discovery Projects scheme. The scheme aims to support forward-thinking research that will generate the crucial information and data necessary for the future. 🎉👏
#UOWResearch
2
8
178
Congratulations to Professor Patricia M. Davidson (
@UOW_VC
) and UOW alumnus Dr Sameer Dixit (
@smadixit
), named 2021 Advance Awards winners🏆🎉
Their exceptional contributions to society are making this world a better place each day.
@UOWalumni
@Advance
17
20
166
#UOW
's Associate Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith has been granted $1 million over three years by
@nhmrc
to investigate lethal Strep A bacteria.
#ThisIsUOW
#UOWResearch
👉
8
27
162
Researchers from
@IPRI_UOW
are working alongside the NSW Organ & Tissue Donation Service to 3D print corneas, with hopes to mass produce the replicas and treat corneal blindness. 👀👉
#UOWResearch
@GordonGWallace
@ZhiChen_Thereal
1
9
143
COVID-19 lockdowns: The cure is not worse than the disease. Lockdowns aren’t great for our health, but COVID-19 is a whole lot worse an international review led by Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz has concluded
@GidMK
#UOWresearch
5
51
147
Internationally renowned scientist Jenny Martin has been appointed to lead UOW’s research and innovation strategy as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (R&I)
25
26
138
We're deeply saddened by the loss of Prof. Justin Yerbury AM, a true beacon of hope in the fight against MND. To honour his legacy, we're establishing a Chair in Neurodegenerative Diseases, initiated by Justin and his wife Rachel. Join us in this mission:
1
33
139
The Intelligent Polymer Research Institute
@IPRI_UOW
at
#UOW
hosted the 2023 Celebration of Collaboration Convention last week. The event celebrated achievements and fostered collaborations between IPRI's alumni and partners.
#ThisIsUOW
🎉 👇
1
9
127
The
#UOW
Australian Power Quality Research Centre has received $1.1 million from the NSW Government to establish Australia’s first mixed-use, precinct-based
#microgrid
to enable critical
#CleanEnergy
research. 👉
#UOWResearch
0
4
119
#UOW
is proud of our
@UOW_VC
taking part in her second
@VinniesAust
@CEOSleepout
tomorrow night. She will be joining other CEO’s raising funds to help break the cycle of homelessness in Australia. Find out more. 👉 .
#CEOSleepoutAU
8
21
124
Congratulations to Prof. Patricia Davidson(
@nursingdean
) for receiving the prestigious Global Health Leadership Award.
The honor recognises Prof. Davidson's exceptional contributions to the advancement of global health worldwide.
@CUGHnews
3
17
125
What are the ethics when dramatising
#truecrime
?
#UOW
Senior Professor Sue Turnbull discusses the best ways to create compelling crime drama, real or fiction. 👉
#ThisIsUOW
5
18
115
UOW will play a key role in meeting India's urgent need for additional rail freight transport capacity.
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on Monday, will pave the way for research, teaching and consultation activities.
Read more:
2
10
110
A Letter of Intent has been signed between
#UOW
and GIFT City to establish a UOW teaching location in India. Two Vice-Chancellor
#Scholarships
for Indian students wishing to enrol at a UOW Australian campus in 2023 were also announced. 👉
@gilly381
1
12
109
UOW has improved our place in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, climbing sixteen places to 196th in the world and 10th in Australia. This new ranking puts UOW into the coveted position of Top 200 universities in the world.
@worlduniranking
3
31
101
#UOW
researchers Prof. Lezanne Ooi (
@NeuralOoi
) and Dr Shane Ellis have received $1.3M funding from
@MichaelJFoxOrg
and
@shakeitupaust
for research into
#Parkinson
’s disease. It is the only project in Australia chosen in this round of funding! 🎉 👉
9
8
100
Congratulations to UOW’s very own
@TraceyMoroney
for receiving an OAM for her services to nursing. What an amazing achievement and just in time for
#InternationalNursesDay
8
11
101
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew
@TheDukeOfYork
has officially opened the new-look University of Wollongong Sydney Business School Circular Quay Campus
3
9
94
Five
#UOW
researchers are part of an expansive research team driving a first-of-its-kind study tracking global greenhouse gas emissions using
@NASA
satellite. 🌎 👉
#ThisIsUOW
4
23
96
@UOW_VC
announces Professor Sue Bennett as new UOW Executive Dean of the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
@suebennett_edu
@UOWASSH
#ThisisUOW
16
15
96
At the age of 14, Susie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. During her time at UOW, Susie underwent four major brain surgeries, which she said severely impacted her studies. Susie has just graduated with a double degree 🎉🎓👏
Read more 👉
2
6
96
#UOW
internationally renowned science researcher Prof. Sharon Robinson (
@Antarcticmoss
) has been recognised for her service to studying climate change in Antactica in the King’s Birthday Honours List. 🎉👉
#UOWResearch
2
10
91
Over four decades of friendship,
#UOW
Vice-Chancellor & President Patricia Davidson (
@UOW_VC
) and UOW Head of School (Nursing)
@UoWnursing
Professor John Daly have helped reimagine the role that nurses play in modern society. Read their story 👉
#WeAreUOW
6
23
93
“Cancer’s changed me in so many ways.” UOW graduate Jessica Olson has had tough days during her degree, but she was thrilled to be celebrating the end of her studies today 👏🎓
1
5
88
#UOW
has joined
@HousingTrustAU
in developing the Housing Trust Opportunity Scholarship to help students with the cost of living while completing their undergraduate degree. Read more 👉
2
16
89
#UOW
philosopher, Dr
@yvessj_aquino
has been chosen for
@abcnews
TOP 5 Media Residency, aimed to enhance his skills, knowledge, and confidence in working with media. 👏 👉
#ThisIsUOW
0
2
79
Holiday message from UOW Vice-Chancellor and President, Patricia Davidson.
@UOW_VC
🎅❤🎄
#Christmas
5
10
87
Our Batemans Bay and Bega campuses have become places of refuge for affected people.
“The University stands with the community as we confront this unprecedented emergency,” says UOW Vice Chancellor Paul Wellings.
Read our full response to the NSW fires:
2
36
86
Professor Ross Bradstock, one of the world’s top bushfire ecologists, has been honoured with an Emeritus Professor for his immense contribution to research
@UOWCommunities
1
29
86
Congratulations to
@jjyerbury
, finalist in the 2021
@UNSW
Eureka Prize for Scientific Research for his research into finding an effective treatment for motor neurone disease. Learn more about his work here:
#EurekaPrizes
@uowresearch
@MolHorizons
@ihmri
0
15
85
Addressing
#HealthCare
was top of the agenda at last week's National Cabinet.
#UOW
Graduate School of Medicine is proud to contribute to the enhancement of health care in all geographic settings, with a focus on regional, rural and remote communities.🏥 👉
6
19
73
"I’m a great believer in focusing on people, and I really think that’s what great universities are made of."
@UOW_VC
spoke to
@TheCEOMagazineG
about her career and becoming Vice-Chancellor and President of
#UOW
in 2021. 👉
1
12
82
#UOW
's
@tongekaren4
was awarded her
#PhD
yesterday, recognised for her achievements and research in early childhood education. Read how Dr Tonge is transforming the early years of a child’s life. 🎉 👉
#UOWGrad2022
1
11
82
To ensure students progress while protecting the health of students and staff, Autumn mid-session break is being brought forward, 23 Mar-3 Apr. Programs will be transitioned to remote delivery. Classes will recommence in remote delivery from 6 Apr
3
39
80
Congratulations to
@LizHalcomb
named as one of Women in Global Health’s 100+ Outstanding Women Nurses & Midwives for her research, teaching and leadership in primary healthcare nursing
@UoWnursing
@uowresearch
@womeninGH
3
13
78
We have experienced an unprecedented call for support from our students which is why we have established the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant Scheme for students most impacted by COVID-19. Apply online from 8 April.
3
35
77
#UOW
Associate Professor Jenny Fisher
@AtmosJennyF
from the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry has been awarded the 2023 France and Europe EMCR Mobility Grant. Her research explores Southern Ocean mercury cycling and its impacts. 👉
#ThisIsUOW
9
10
76
Researchers from
@IPRI_UOW
recently received $7 million from the Medical Research Future Fund as part national effort to develop cartilage-based stem cell therapies that will revolutionise the treatment of joint diseases. 👉
@GordonGWallace
@UniMelb
5
16
75
#UOW
researchers Tara Alexander and Prof.
@PingYu1
have been recognised in the 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards presented by
@telstrahealth
to celebrate women finding ground-breaking digital solutions in the sector. 🎉 👉
#DigitalHealth
1
23
68
Congratulations Professor Justin Yerbury
@jjyerbury
, winner of the 2022 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research. His breakthrough discoveries are informing the search for new therapies for motor neuron disease
#ThisIsUOW
#EurekaPrizes
1
19
72
“We’ve bore witness to immense suffering, but have seen the power of our profession.”
A message from UOW’s Vice-Chancellor Designate, Professor Patricia Davidson, in celebration of International Nurses Day. 🏥🩹
#InternationalNursesDay
@UOW_VC
3
21
70
Today, we remember the life and achievements of Professor Justin Yerbury AM. The memorial service will be held for family, friends and colleagues on the Wollongong campus. For those who wish to join the live stream, the service will start at 11am (AEST) 👉
0
12
70
Congratulations to S/Prof Anthony Okely (
@tonyokely
) from
@UOWASSH
who has been named top researcher for Public Health in The
@australian
2021 Research magazine 👉 .
@ihmri
#UOWResearch
#Top250Researchers
🎉 🎉
8
4
68
#UOW
Professor
@jjyerbury
has received the award for Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences in the 2022 NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering. 🎉 Professor Yerbury’s work is dedicated to understanding motor neurone disease. 👉
#MND
6
12
67
#UOW
has pledged support for the
@ulurustatement
from the Heart. Executive Director (Indigenous Strategy) at UOW and Director of Woolyungah Indigenous Centre
@JaymeeBeveridge
said she was proud to see the University embracing the Uluru Statement. More. 👉
2
27
65
A massive congratulations to our graduating class of 2020 and 2021. Not only did you finish your degree, but you did so under extra challenging circumstances. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what you do next!
🎉 🎓 🎊
#uowgrad2021
2
13
66
S/Prof Sharon Robinson has been named top researcher in the field of Biophysics & profiled in The
@australian
2021 Research magazine: . Congrats
@Antarcticmoss
!
@australian
#STEMM
@WomenSciAUST
@FranklinWomen
@HomewardBound16
#UOWResearch
#Top250Researchers
0
11
66
Tomorrow, His Excellency
@ZelenskyyUa
, President of
#Ukraine
will address
#UOW
students, along with university students from across Australia on the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a live streamed and in-person event. To watch the live stream. 👉
3
23
64
For a generation of women who grew up on the life lessons of Dolly and Cleo,
@Lisa_Wilkinson
AM is a cult hero.
Today we recognised her services to journalism and her advocacy for issues facing young women with an honorary doctorate:
1
2
63
Ever wonder what the experience of getting a
#PhD
is like? Read more as five higher-degree
#research
students tell all. 👉
#UOW
#ThisIsUOW
3
13
61
UOW researchers Associate Professor
@PeterJKelly14
and Dr Briony Larance to share in prestigious $2.5 million grant funding for a collaborative research project to improve alcohol and drug services in Australia
@UOWASSH
@uowresearch
@ihmri
#NHMRC
#CRE
9
8
63
#UOW
and
@Uni_Newcastle
researchers win government tender to deliver a first-of-its-kind professional learning program for school leaders.
@NSWEducation
@smitchellmlc
#Education
7
11
60
Wollongong has been ranked 4th in Australia and 88th in the world in the nature index ‘Leading 200 science cities in
#SDG
research
@GlobalGoalsUN
#GlobalGoals
#science
#uowresearch
#ThisisUOW
4
20
59
Congratulations to the UOW
#ACHEEV
research team
@stacymcarter
@cdegeling
@DrPattiShih
awarded a share of $2.5m funding to conduct world-leading research to reduce medical overdiagnosis and overtreatment in Australia
👉
@UOWASSH
@uowresearch
#NHMRC
#CRE
8
9
59
Congratulations to
#UOW
's Professor
@calebferg
who was recently announced as a finalist in the 2023 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers. Professor Ferguson has been recognised for his work in stroke prevention.👏
@acn_tweet
#ThisIsUOW
0
9
59
Explore the biological changes in the brains of those with mental illness and discuss current research at
#UOW
seeking to understand sex differences in the biology. 👉
@DrKellyNewell
@SusanThomas_
@Samara_Brown4
@jarbou_noor
4
20
60
Five outstanding academics were named Emeritus Professors at UOW this week. Congratulations to Professor Wenche Ommundsen, Senior Professor Vera Mackie, Senior Professor Julie Steele, Senior Professor David Griffith and Professor Robin Warner
1
6
58
#UOW
graduate Teklemariam shares his journey all the way from Eritrea, to UOW College, to a Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar). 🎉 🎓 👉
#UOWGrad2022
0
7
57
Congratulations to Senior Professor
@GeoffreySpinks
announced as a winner in the
#ScienceBreakthroughs
Of The Year category at the
@Falling_Walls
Science Summit, for developing artificial muscle in miniature devices
👉
@uowresearch
#AIIM
3
11
56
The first group of international students have arrived back in Wollongong! Students were welcomed back during an event yesterday afternoon where an Illawarra flame tree was planted to commemorate the occasion. ❤️ 👉 .
1
5
57
Congratulations to
#UOW
molecular biologist Professor
@jjyerbury
who has been awarded the 2022
@UNSW
@eurekaprizes
for Scientific Research! 🎉 Find out more about supporting Professor Yerbury's research. 👉
@uowresearch
1
9
58
Will the promised benefits of
#BigData
and
#AI
be delivered in
#healthcare
? Join
#UOW
researchers
@stacymcarter
@yvessj_aquino
@Lisa_Smithers
& Alberto Nettel-Aguirre as they discuss how health services in Australia could change. Register. 👉
2
27
55
Congratulations to
@JCainBlox
, an outstanding graduate of UOW’s School of Medicine.
I’m proud to announce I’ve been accepted onto the vascular surgery training program to start in 2022. I will be the first Aboriginal person to train as a vascular surgeon in Australia.
115
163
2K
1
10
58
Congratulations to UOW Associate Professor Mirella Dottori who has been awarded close to $1M in research funding from the Medical Research Future Fund to develop a curative treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia using human stem cells.
@uowresearch
@ihmri
4
8
56
The
@AFL
has announced an official partnership with the
@MovemberAUS
youth mental health program 'Ahead of the Game'. The program was developed by a team of
#UOW
researchers led by
@stewartvella
. 👉
#Movember
#MentalHealth
#AFL
3
7
56
Congratulations Dr Hamish Clarke (
@SciAtTheLocal
), winner of the 2021 Tall Poppy Science Award.
The awards ceremony took place virtually today, recognising Dr Clarke's outstanding research contributions to bushfire risk and
#ClimateChange
impacts.
4
10
56
#UOW
has maintained its position in the top 250 global institutions in the 2023
@timeshighered
Rankings, announced today. UOW achieved an equal 11th rank in Australia and saw improvements in teaching & research reputation & industry income scores. 🎉 👉
1
9
55
Congratulations to NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering winners Antoine van Oijen and Zaiping Guo.
Tonight’s award ceremony will be livestreamed here:
@uowresearch
@uoweis
@MolHorizons
2
9
56
A new study by
#UOW
#ANCORS
Professor Alistair McIlgorm's examines the economic cost of plastic debris in East Africa, finding there was a measurable impact of US$28 million across Tanzania and Zanzibar in 2019. 👉
#UOWResearch
1
31
55
The UOW Bradman Foundation Scholarship helps educate, inspire and develop young people.
@gilly381
#ThisisUOW
2
14
50
Hundreds from the
#UOW
community came together to show their support and solidarity for the Voice to Parliament and for Constitutional reform. Learn more 🙌 👉
#VoteYES
#ThisIsUOW
@UOW_VC
@JaymeeBeveridge
1
18
55
Congratulations to UOW's Professor Kristine French who was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal from
@EcolSocAus
in recognition of her substantial contribution to the study of ecology in Australia.
#UOWResearch
#ESAGoldMedal
4
12
54
"I feel optimistic and energised to drive positive social change at UOW to ensure we get closer to creating the organisation and community that we are all striving for."
Find out more about our
@UOW_VC
approach to
#reducinginequalties
at UOW.
#SDG10
#SDG5
1
8
53
Dr Noor Jarbou (
@jarbou_noor
) celebrated her graduation with a PhD in neuroscience from
#UOW
. After moving to Australia a decade ago, Dr Jarbou has now become an advocate for the power of diversity, both on and off campus. Learn more. 👉
#UOWGrad2023
3
8
54
A new partnership between
#UOW
and The Australian-American Fulbright Commission (
@AustAmFulbright
) will enable outstanding professionals and academics from the United States to undertake study or research in Wollongong. Read more 👉
0
8
53
“This tiny little uni has grown into what it is today. It has been an interesting and dynamic environment.” Emeritus Professor Julie Steele reflects on nearly four decades at UOW, where she forged a remarkable career in research and teaching
@JulieSteele6
2
10
52
The
#UOW
community-funded Transforming Futures Scholarship enabled UOW student Luke Bradbery to take on double degree after tough adolescence. Hear about his story and how you can help others in need. 👉
#ThisIsUOW
2
7
53
UOW’s Jindaola program has been recognised for teaching and learning excellence as a finalist in the Australian
@FinancialReview
higher education awards. Congrats to UOW
#Woolyungah
Centre
1
11
52
The transformation of the UOW Sports Hub ahead of our Graduation ceremonies tomorrow is almost complete. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
1
9
53
Congrats to
@DrDanChem
, named as
@ScienceAU
#STEMambassador
to
@SharonBirdMP
. She will build relationships with policymakers and advocate “across the spectrum of STEM fields from astronomy to zoology”
@uowresearch
@MolHorizons
@RACInational
@IHMRI
1
8
53
Views of the
#UOW
#Wollongong
campus Duck Pond in June 1980 looking west to the library and Mount Keira. 🍃🦆
#ThisIsUOW
6
5
53
Before the country votes in a referendum enshrining a Voice to Parliament,
#UOW
Indigenous Health academic and Yorta Yorta woman Dr
@SummerMayFinlay
explains the Uluru Statement from the Heart. 👉
#UluruStatement
2
24
53
Professor Max Lu, Vice-Chancellor of the
@UniOfSurrey
, was yesterday honoured with a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from UOW for his contribution to research and higher education
2
7
52
Happy World Teachers' Day! This year’s theme looks at how teachers contribute to a
#BrightFuture
. What do you have your teachers to thank for? 🍎 ✏️ 🎒
#WorldTeachersDay
@aitsl
2
8
51
Beloved
#UOW
academic and passionate nurse, Dr Kimberley Livingstone was awarded a posthumous PhD this week. She passed away in late January, at the age of 42, after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. 👉
#UOWGrad2024
0
10
53
