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21 Apr 2021
@UOW has been ranked 6th in the world! This result is a testament to @UOW’s community of staff, academics & partners working to ensure a healthier, more equal & sustainable planet 🌏
@uowresearch @Jenny_STEM @UOW_VC @GibbonsBel @Antarcticmoss
The 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have been released, with UOW ranking an impressive 6th globally for their dedication to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Read more here 👉 uow.to/32qsRnN
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15 Jul 2021
Congratulations to Prof. Kris French @frenchkris007 on being awarded the 2021 @EcolSocAus Gold Medal, recognising Kris as one of Australia’s leading ecologists!
We are proud to have known Kris through many @UOWGC projects, sharing her knowledge of #urbanecology & #invasiveflora
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.
uow.to/3rbDR4b
#UOWResearch #ESAGoldMedal
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12 Jul 2021
Thanks for sharing @michelle_voyer
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8 Jul 2021
Many Congratulations to Team Openability for being awarded the UOW VC Award for Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
1 Jul 2021
@UOW @UOWGC "We are stronger together but it is how we share those ideas respectfully and that we are prepared to listen. Borders might help keep a virus out but they can’t keep climate change at bay so we need to work at all scales from local to global"
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How Twitter helps (and hinders) bushfire recovery. UOW researchers study the role of social media in rebuilding South Coast communities and supporting survivors following the 2019-2020 bushfires.
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#WorldSocialMediaDay
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UOW artist-researchers Agnieszka Golda and Jo Law talk to Robyn Williams on @RadioNational's The Science Show about ‘Alchemical Worlds’, an exhibition that interweaves art and science
#UOWGC #UOWresearch #UOWASSH
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We are excited to be part of Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future, a Special Research Initiative of @arc_gov_au, which starts this week.
@saef_arc aims to secure Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace & science bit.ly/3wCmQle
#UOWResearch #UOWGC #SDG13
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
7 Jun 2021
One more day until our first FREE e-felted mushroom workshop! 🍄
This is your last chance to sign up for the workshop running at 10am tomorrow, or on Wednesday!
Make sure to fill out the quick pre-participation survey!
ecomakers.net/e-felted-mushr…
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
2 Jun 2021
A big thank you to everyone who attended our STEM Connect event yesterday with @tedmitew and @_traviswall
We hope you all enjoyed our exploration of Design Fiction, and we hope we have the chance to see you in the Makerspace again
@UOWASSH @UOWGC
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Alchemical Worlds combines eco-friendly art with scientific research to showcase the intricate stories and beauty of our precious ecosystems.
The exhibition led by two UOW artist-researchers is set for launch 29th May.
@UOWASSH #uowcreative
uow.to/3hZUY68
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
27 May 2021
Coinciding with the release of our new book, @AW_Geo and I penned today's @ConversationEDU Friday essay: The guitar industry's hidden environmental problem — and the people trying to fix it theconversation.com/friday-e… @ACCESS_GEOG @uowresearch @UOW @Jenny_STEM
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
22 May 2021
Huge congratulations to @UOW @MolHorizons @ihmri superstar 🌟 @AHope37 winner of the #IWD2021 Dr Margaret Gardiner Scholarship for Medical Research @IWDIllawarra #nothingshecantdo #allroundtalent #proudlabmum #ChooseToChallenge
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
26 May 2021
Our new monthly makers are Dr Jo Law & Dr Agnieszka Golda
Drs Law & Golda have blended art & #STEM to create three #textiles workshops to be delivered here in the Makerspace
Read the feature here bit.ly/3i0LTdg
Sign up for their workshops here ecomakers.net
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26 May 2021
Today Global Challenges recognises National Sorry Day: we encourage our community to pause & reflect on the ongoing injustice faced by the Stolen Generations, & acknowledge the resilience of Indigenous peoples
What actions can you take for reconciliation? nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ac…
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24 May 2021
Welcome @UOW_VC from all at @UOWGC We are looking forward to working with you.
UOW welcomes its fifth and first female Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Patricia M. Davidson who is a proud UOW alumna and a global leader in nursing, health care, and advocacy. @UOW_VC
Welcome Professor Davidson! uow.to/3wk1Oro
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18 May 2021
The Global Challenges team celebrates diversity in research and stands in support of our LGBTQI friends and colleagues
#IDAHOBIT2021 #IDAHOBIT #UOWALLY
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
7 May 2021
What a pleasure to visit @Recovery_Camp HQ @iaccelerate @LornaMoxham @UOW @UoWnursing @iaccelerateCEO #innovation #impact
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
7 May 2021
Fantastic to play an advisory role on a new @UOWGC supported project on mobilities and transport data during COVID-19 @UOW led by Dr Bo Du @SMART_facility & @deliac_rg in @UOWASSH, also with @profpascalperez and @LynPhillipson ... read all about it here: uow.edu.au/the-stand/2021/ho…
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
5 May 2021
So important have this opportunity to better understand access issues to non-admitted health care for people with dementia. Thanks also to @UOWGC for seeding this project through our Dementia Keystone #impact @uowresearch
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UOW Global Challenges retweeted
5 May 2021
Hitting the ground running after a few weeks off, & totally inspired by the work the @UOWGC supported teams are doing with communities affected by fires and COVID in our region. Great to catchup
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