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Call for greater transparency in gluten free testing
21 May 2019
A Coeliac disease expert from UWA is calling for greater transparency in the testing of gluten free foods. It comes after reports that some gluten free products contain traces of gluten, potentially dangerous to sufferers of Coeliac disease.
One in seven school students affected by mental health issues
20 May 2019
A national survey led by UWA has found that mental health disorders affected one in seven students during the previous 12 months, with ADHD and anxiety cited as the most common disorders.
Pilbara ship engraving may depict British ship Mermaid in 1818
16 May 2019
A team of archaeologists has discovered a depiction of a British naval ship carved on to a boulder on an island in the Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
50 per cent of people do not know they have high blood pressure
15 May 2019
A study involving scientists from UWA and the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation has revealed 50 per cent of Australians living with high blood pressure do not realise they have it.
New threat revealed for baby turtles
14 May 2019
New research has revealed that marine turtle hatchlings entering the ocean close to jetties have a high likelihood of being eaten.
Deep-sea fish can detect colour in the dark
10 May 2019
A team of international researchers has found that deep-sea fish have developed surprisingly diverse vision that enables them to detect colour in the dark.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
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.
UWA awarded Platinum employer status for LGBTIQA+
24 May 2019
UWA has been awarded Platinum status and listed in the top five employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual and many other terms (LGBTIQA+) inclusion in the 2019 Australian Workplace Equality Index.
2019 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
22 May 2019
A third-year Law student with a passion for helping others has been awarded this year's Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
Tribute to Bob Hawke
17 May 2019
The University of Western Australia mourns with the nation on the passing of the Hon Dr Bob Hawke, LLB, BA, DLitt.
UWA and Trilogy join forces to offer coding boot camp
16 May 2019
A new professional web development course that aims to meet the rising demand for job-ready tech talent will be launched by UWA in partnership with US education technology company Trilogy education.
The State Budget a positive investment in WA's future
10 May 2019
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the allocation of research and education funding announced in the 2019 WA State Budget.
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.