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Research
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Research into honey showcased at conference
25 May 2018
A project studying Western Australian honey for antibacterial properties that could be used in human health products has uncovered some surprising results.
Worldwide Universities Network brings global academic talent to Perth
25 May 2018
Close to 200 university leaders from across the world are meeting at UWA to celebrate their efforts towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and tackling global issues.
Non-vaccinators just want to fit in
24 May 2018
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has revealed parents’ choices about whether to vaccinate their children are largely influenced by their social networks, with parents often left feeling either validated or marginalised within their communities.
Study reveals how sub-tropical corals cope with the cold
23 May 2018
Corals growing in high-latitude reefs in Western Australia can regulate their internal chemistry to promote growth under cooler temperatures, according to new research at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia.
People voyaged to Australia by boat more than 50,000 years ago
21 May 2018
Researchers working to solve the mystery of how people first reached Australia have shown that arrival was made by sizeable groups of people deliberately voyaging between islands.
Fossil discovery challenges history of our ocean
18 May 2018
A global research team has discovered sea lily fossils, providing new evidence the species lived in shallow water in the Southern Hemisphere millions of years longer than previously thought.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
UWA Public Policy Institute to help shape the future
23 May 2018
The University of Western Australia has established a new way to share its world-class research and expertise with decision makers and community leaders to help shape the future of our society.
Top science honour for UWA physicist
22 May 2018
After playing an integral role in the detection of the first gravitational wave, The University of Western Australia’s Professor David Blair has been recognised by his peers with election to the Australian Academy of Science.
New foundation at UWA to help save young lives
18 May 2018
A new foundation at The University of Western Australia will support research to identify trigger points for youth suicide and measures to help predict when someone is at high risk.
New Fugro Chair in Geotechnics
18 May 2018
Leading geotechnical engineer, Dr Fraser Bransby, has been appointed Fugro Chair in Geotechnics at UWA's Oceans Graduate School (OGS) within the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
Latest in innovation showcased at the UWA IQ Awards
11 May 2018
An invention to monitor leukemia cells in the blood, methods to develop better medicines with fewer side-effects and an app to help school students develop skills for the future workplace were big winners at this year’s UWA IQ Awards.
Iain Grandage to lead Perth Festival
10 May 2018
One of Western Australia’s most successful cultural exports, Iain Grandage, has been appointed Artistic Director of Perth Festival for 2020-23.
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.