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impact

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app consistently ranks among the top 200 universities worldwide for its transformative research. We leverage this research strength to create meaningful impact, delivering benefits for individuals, communities, organisations and the environment. As solution-makers, we address the most urgent global challenges, from climate change and sustainable energy to healthcare innovation, advanced materials, and digital transformation.

Driving innovation and global impact

Our researchers are shaping industries, advancing knowledge, and driving sustainable solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our external focus fosters meaningful collaboration with industry, government and the community, to ensure that our research has real-world impact.

We empower our staff and graduates with the skills, knowledge, and communication expertise necessary to solve complex problems and effectively disseminate innovations, fostering a brighter, more sustainable future.

Our impact rankings

Early-to-Mid Career Researcher Conference - 24-26 November 2026 

This national conference champions the next generation of academics and researchers, recognising outstanding research and fostering progressive discussion. It supports researcher development through expert-led workshops, mentorship, and collaboration with peers, senior academics, and industry professionals.

Stories of impact

Discover how ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researchers are making a tangible impact on the world. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative solutions, our research is shaping the future.

Community, Environment and Energy, Research

Giving Country a voice in environmental decision-making

Through a case study on Gurawul, the humpback whale, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Anthony McKnight has contributed to a national Indigenous-led project exploring how environmental decision-making can better recognise Indigenous knowledge, reciprocity and responsibilities to Country.
Community, Research

Championing research with purpose and impact

New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) sees ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app as an innovation university that backs ambitious thinkers, accelerates discovery into society and creates the conditions for researchers to thrive.

Environment and Energy, Research

How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands

In the quiet morning light of Langalanga Lagoon in the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, the tide drains the last of the crystal-clear water through a tangled maze of mangrove roots.

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Latest news

Business and Economy, Community, Research

A decade of iAccelerate celebrated with launch of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Innovation Catalyst

New university-wide strategy to move research from ideas to market
Research

The tiny AI device taking on one of the world’s deadliest killers

By listening to the buzz of a mosquito’s wings, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app academic Kiran Trivedi is redefining how communities track the diseases mosquitoes carry

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app remains in world’s top 50 for THE ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Impact Ratings

Sustained top-50 performance reflects commitment to real-world impact
Community, Research, Students

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app maintains its place among the top 200 universities in the world

University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app has placed 195th globally and 13th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Community

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app celebrates the life of former Vice-Chancellor Ken McKinnon AO

University community gathers to celebrate a leader whose vision transformed ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app and Australian education
Environment and Energy, Research

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact

ARC Linkage projects will advance new energy systems, safer aged care, stronger cyber security and sustainable dairy farms

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Meet the Researchers

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Meet the Researchers events and webinars are designed to connect our research with the community. Through these sessions, we share insights into groundbreaking research projects that are making a real-world impact.

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Contact us

For more information about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app research with impact or for collaboration enquiries, please contact us via email.

university-impact@uow.edu.au