Environmental Regional
Antarctic ecosystems: Climate change and other human impacts
UOW ecosystems research team monitoring and limiting the impacts of climate change and pollution on Antarctic biodiversity.
UOW ecosystems research team monitoring and limiting the impacts of climate change and pollution on Antarctic biodiversity.
UOW research has generated industrial benefits in the area of modern railway geomechanics, directly benefiting rail asset owners and the quality of the composite track structure.
The research developed a novel drug to improve cancer patient outcomes, led to a successful model of commercialisation with a local drug development company, and built capacity in the region for both clinical trial and pharmaceutical business development.
UOW led research for over 15 years identifying, preventing and treating malnutrition in at-risk groups, especially older adults in hospitals and the community.
Bushfire research by the University of Wollongong has provided the knowledge and capacity to help resolve the complex trade-offs required to meet the immense challenge of bushfire risk.
UOW research on coastal vulnerability has been instrumental in establishing a national sediment compartment approach, enabling better forecasts of Australian coastline response to sea-level rise.
UOW researchers in economics developed what grew into a long-term engagement with regional partners with the aim of better understanding the role, contribution and performance of SMEs in South East Asia.
By identifying genetic advantages in crops, this research has led to more productive and sustainable farming, and increased profits for grain growers with flow-on social, economic and environmental impacts.
‘Dementia friendly’ communities aim to address stigma surrounding dementia by empowerment and greater social inclusion.
Building the organisational capacity of local Aboriginal community organisations to change practices that enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.