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Research
Discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation happening at UWA.
Funding boost for world-class research
13 June 2019
UWA and partner organisations will benefit from $67.5 million in overall funding to provide work-class equipment to advance scientific research in WA and support local jobs in STEM industries.
Male dolphins like sponging for mates
12 June 2019
When it comes to making friends, dolphins are just like us and form close friendships with other dolphins that have a common interest, according to new research by UWA.
Babies make room in the womb for bacteria
07 June 2019
Our exposure to bacteria begins before we're born according to new research led by UWA and published in Frontiers in Microbiology.
Announcement by the Chancellor
05 June 2019
Professor Dawn Freshwater will be resigning from office as Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
Federal funding boost for Indigenous mental health services
05 June 2019
A research program led by UWA has received almost $5 million to improve the delivery of mental health services for Australia's Indigenous population.
Pregnancy stress linked to lower sperm count in male offspring
30 May 2019
Men whose mothers were exposed to stressful life events during the first 18 weeks of pregnancy may have reduced sperm counts when they become adults, according to a new study led by UWA.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
UWA music prodigy named best in the world
11 June 2019
A 16-year-old student from UWA has won the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition in Dallas, Texas.
Graduates and staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
10 June 2019
One of UWA's first female engineering graduates, a former Supreme Court Justice and one of Australia's most powerful executive women are among 22 graduates and five staff recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Australian Centre for Geomechanics appoints new director
07 June 2019
Associate Professor Johan Wesseloo has been appointed director of the Australian Centre for Geomechanics at UWA, replacing Professor Yves Potvin.
Eye doctor among those recognised in WA of the Year Awards
04 June 2019
A leading eye doctor from UWA with a deep passion for helping remote, rural and disadvantaged communities is among seven people to be recognised in the 2019 West Australian of the Year awards.
Perth Festival a magnet for tourists and locals
29 May 2019
Perth Festival attracts thousands of tourists and fosters social harmony and community pride in Western Australia, a new report shows.
Philippa Nikulinsky exhibition reflects WA's biodiversity
24 May 2019
The work of one of Western Australia’s most respected artists, Philippa Nikulinsky, will be showcased at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at UWA from Saturday 25 May.
Indigenous commitment
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its campus is situated on Noongar land, and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.