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Research
Discover some of the ground-breaking research and innovation happening at UWA.
Can beetroot juice give elite athletes an edge
07 March 2016
Beetroot juice might enhance performance among top level athletes according to a joint study.
New treatment opportunities for pancreatic cancer
04 March 2016
An international project assisted by researchers from The University of Western Australia has offered new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer.
Proof-of-concept funding for new cancer treatment
04 March 2016
A new approach to treating tumours has recently been awarded UWA PATHFINDER funding to explore its commercial potential.
Surprise finding offers hope to sufferers of rare bleeding syndrome
03 March 2016
An international research team has made a major discovery that a rare inherited bleeding syndrome is caused by a gene mutation – but researchers were also surprised to find a link between the mutation and certain types of cancer.
Gene switch makes us look like our animal cousins
29 February 2016
An international team of biologists has discovered how the same genes are turned on in mammals, fish and amphibians early in embryonic development, making them look incredibly similar for a brief period of time.
Ocean acidification causes deformities in young coral skeletons
25 February 2016
Ocean acidification could lead to smaller, more porous and malformed skeletons in young coral by 2100 according to a team of scientists from The University of Western Australia.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
40under40 winner recognised for humanitarian work
10 March 2016
A doctor who graduated from The University of Western Australia and founded charitable organisation ‘Fair Game’, is one of 40 people recognised in the 2016 40under40 Awards.
Background no barrier to finding jobs
09 March 2016
A new study that examines labour market outcomes of more than 10,700 disadvantaged Australian university graduates has found graduates from low socio-economic backgrounds and regional and remote areas have employment outcomes comparable to graduates from more privileged backgrounds.
UWA celebrates International Women's Day
08 March 2016
The University of Western Australia is proud to celebrate International Women's Day, which acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
All in the timing for UWA Olympic synchronised swimming hopeful
04 March 2016
Bachelor of Commerce graduate Deborah Tsai from UWA is hoping a lifetime of gymnastics and ballet and a late passion for swimming will earn her a spot on the Synchronised Swimming Team for the Rio Olympics when it is announced in April.
Ten of West's best awarded UWA Fogarty Scholarships
03 March 2016
Ten of the State’s best and brightest have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at the University of Western Australia.
UWA welcomes Perth boundary decision
25 February 2016
The University of Western Australia congratulates the Parliament of Western Australia for passing new legislation to expand the boundaries of the City of Perth to include the University’s Crawley campus and the adjoining QE2 medical precinct.
Indigenous Commitment
The University is committed to enrolling and graduating the highest quality students and recruiting, developing and retaining the highest quality staff.