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Research
Discover some of the ground-breaking research and innovation happening at UWA.
UWA finalists recognised in Premier's Science Awards
19 July 2017
Ten academics from UWA have been announced as finalists in the 2017 Premier’s Science Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of the Western Australian science community.
Invention unlocks potential of unmanned aerial vehicles
17 July 2017
A student has invented an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of flying five times longer than many drones currently on the market.
Health of parents before and during pregnancy linked to fatty liver in teenagers
12 July 2017
A Perth study involving UWA researchers has discovered that a significant part of the risk for fatty liver in teenagers is linked to their parent’s health and lifestyle before and during their mother’s pregnancy.
Dolphins follow fishing trawlers for food
11 July 2017
New research shows that the dolphin population in the Pilbara Trawl Fishery is smaller than thought, but that some dolphins follow fishing trawlers over days, weeks and years.
UWA's leading cancer researchers awarded $18 million
03 July 2017
World-leading cancer research projects led by UWA have today received a boost with $18 million in funding from the Cancer Research Trust and other partners.
Geckos and skinks back from the brink
30 June 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are supporting a new project to trial the release of critically endangered blue-tailed skinks into a wild enclosure.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities. test
Indigenous high school students shoot for the stars
17 July 2017
Thirty-four Year 10 Indigenous high school students from around the State spent their school holidays learning a raft of new skills from wheelchair basketball to building bridges and making moulds of teeth.
In-principle agreement reached on enterprise agreements
10 July 2017
The University of Western Australia and the National Tertiary Education Union have reached an in-principle agreement on the proposed 2017 enterprise agreements, delivering new agreements for staff at UWA that are fair and reasonable.
Janet Holmes à Court exhibition opens at UWA
10 July 2017
UWA presents a new art exhibition featuring a selection of works from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection. The free exhibition runs between 22 July and 23 September.
Social Impact Festival aims to inspire social change
07 July 2017
UWA will host more than 50 public events as part of the 2017 Social Impact Festival, which runs between Tuesday 18 and Friday 28 July. The festival celebrates initiatives that bring about positive social change.
Staff selected for Antarctic leadership program
06 July 2017
An environmental economics researcher and a neuropsychologist are among 80 women from 13 countries around the world selected to take part in the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica.
UWA June 2017 awards and achievements
03 July 2017
Staff and students at The University of Western Australia had many exciting achievements in June 2017.
Indigenous commitment
The University is committed to enrolling and graduating the highest quality students and recruiting, developing and retaining the highest quality staff.