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What's happened to all the plastic in the Indian Ocean?
17 April 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that although the Indian Ocean is the world’s biggest dumping ground for plastic waste, nobody seems to know where it goes.
UWA part of a new era of Australian ocean research
16 April 2019
The University of Western Australia will be at the forefront of a new era of research into the ‘blue economy’, following the announcement of Australia’s biggest Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
Charities struggle to measure outcomes
11 April 2019
Research has found a gulf exists between the expectation of not-for-profit groups and charities to measure their outcomes, and the funding available to do so.
Fearless sea urchins stripping underwater forests
10 April 2019
A study has found sea urchins’ fear of predators plays a key role in the health of underwater forests, which are declining globally. The study also found bigger sea urchins showed more fear than smaller ones.
New therapy needed for two forms of painful joint condition
10 April 2019
A new collaborative study led by UWA has found that a painful joint condition called arthrofibrosis that can result from traumatic injury or surgery may come in two forms which should be treated separately.
Showy male primates have smaller testicles
10 April 2019
Male primates equipped with all the bells and whistles to attract a female mate tend to have smaller gonads, according to a study by researchers at UWA and the University of Zurich.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Tim Ungar appointed Chair of Perth Festival Board
17 April 2019
Perth businessman Tim Ungar has been appointed Chair of Perth Festival, succeeding John Barrington to Chair Australia's longest-running international arts festival.
Program to encourage year 12 Indigenous students
12 April 2019
Indigenous Year 12 students from around the state will attend a leadership seminar at UWA to encourage them to further their education at tertiary level.
What's next after the banking royal commission
03 April 2019
The implications of the Banking Royal Commission will be the topic of a breakfast panel discussion to be hosted by UWA's Business School this Friday 5 April.
UWA to deliver innovation in digital services for students
20 March 2019
UWA has reached another milestone in its digital campus journey, working with Cisco to deploy app-based software solution Involvio in partnership with Optus.
Program to connect students with industry and workforce
19 March 2019
A new PhD program led by UWA to connect students with industry and help them solve real world problems is being rolled out in WA.
UWA gets down to business with new innovation space IQX
19 March 2019
UWA has launched an innovation, co-working and event space to help grow Western Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
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.