UOW Global Challenges

We span disciplinary boundaries, working together to exchange ideas and solve global challenges.

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

@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

[UOW @UOW]

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 👉 https://t.co/6pzKjtWeYF

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

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

[UOW @UOW]

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.
https://t.co/xg0X1VHl4U

#UOWResearch #ESAGoldMedal

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

Thanks for sharing @michelle_voyer

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

Many Congratulations to Team Openability for being awarded the UOW VC Award for Interdisciplinary Research Excellence

https://t.co/BaUBephu1E

[Patricia Davidson @DrPMDavidson]

@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"

[UOW @UOW]

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.
https://t.co/GnWkDlVlEb

#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
https://t.co/22kN8sXOEA

[UOW @UOW]

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 https://t.co/HXR2uKOJ2f

#UOWResearch #UOWGC #SDG13

[UOW Makerspace @UOWMakerspace]

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!

https://t.co/FNJ6tizZTn

[UOW Makerspace @UOWMakerspace]

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

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

@UOW RevITAlise Research Grant Scheme (RITA) is now open - prioritising early career researchers, interdisciplinary teams and those whose research was most impacted by #COVID19. More information https://t.co/11pYYIuVev Close June 24. @UOWresearch

[UOW @UOW]

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

https://t.co/aY0jFfNuwW

[Chris Gibson @profcgibson]

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 https://t.co/6F6j084upm @ACCESS_GEOG @uowresearch @UOW @Jenny_STEM

[Kara Vine-Perrow @DrKLVine]

Huge congratulations to @UOW @MolHorizons @ihmri superstar 🌟 @AHope37 winner of the #IWD2021 Dr Margaret Gardiner Scholarship for Medical Research @IWDIllawarra #nothingshecantdo #allroundtalent #proudlabmum #ChooseToChallenge

[UOW Makerspace @UOWMakerspace]

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 https://t.co/dY9yFJ6SUg

Sign up for their workshops here https://t.co/v9Om0L6plt

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

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? https://t.co/GzWFKjxQ7K

[UOW Global Challenges @UOWGC]

Welcome @UOW_VC from all at @UOWGC We are looking forward to working with you.

[UOW @UOW]

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! https://t.co/OqSd4e4NvV

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The Global Challenges team celebrates diversity in research and stands in support of our LGBTQI+ friends and colleagues
#IDAHOBIT2021 #IDAHOBIT #UOWALLY

[Patricia Davidson @DrPMDavidson]

What a pleasure to visit ⁦@Recovery_Camp⁩ HQ ⁦@iaccelerate⁩ ⁦@LornaMoxham⁩ ⁦@UOW⁩ ⁦@UoWnursing⁩ ⁦@iaccelerateCEO⁩ #innovation #impact

[Thomas Astell-Burt @ProfAstellBurt]

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: https://t.co/DPVnKGzqBL

[A/Prof Lyn Phillipson @LynPhillipson]

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