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Robotic fish helps protect native species from invasive pests
17 July 2019
Researchers at UWA have developed a robotic fish that behaves like a bodyguard for native species and safeguards them against the aggressive attitudes of invasive pests. Lead researcher Dr Giovanni Polverino, was awarded one of the inaugural Forrest Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 2017.
Older Australians taking multiple medicines may be putting their health at risk
15 July 2019
The number of Australians over the age of 70 taking five medicines or more a day has risen to nearly one million people and is increasing, according to a new study led by UWA in collaboration with UNSW, Sydney. The study has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
New test could reduce premature births by up to 30 per cent
12 July 2019
Researchers at UWA and King Edward Memorial Hospital have teamed up with Australian company SpeeDx to commercialise a new low-cost test to identify women at risk of premature birth. They predict the test could reduce premature birth by up to 30 per cent.
State-first program to accelerate digital health in WA
08 July 2019
A consortium of partners across the WA medical research sector including UWA will develop and deliver the State’s first digital health-specific program designed to support education programs in digital health commercialisation.
Study finds most Australians support mandatory vaccination
02 July 2019
The Federal Government's strict 'No Jab, No Pay' policy is well supported by the majority of Australians, according to a new study by researchers at UWA and University of Sydney.
Competition leads to fathers who produce more male sperm
01 July 2019
New UWA research has shown that the social conditions that a male experiences while growing up can influence the amount of sperm that he produces as an adult.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
New exhibition shines a light on Central Desert artists
11 July 2019
A new exhibition at The University of Western Australia’s Berndt Museum of Anthropology will showcase a significant collection of paintings from the 1970s to 1980s by artists from the Central Desert region.
Holiday camp to inspire Indigenous high school students
05 July 2019
More than 40 Year 10 and 11 Indigenous students from across the State will spend their school holidays at The University of Western Australia for the annual Indigenous Science, Engineering and Health Camp where they will learn about future career opportunities.
UWA in top 10 subject rankings
26 June 2019
The Academic Ranking of World Universities has placed UWA in the world's top 10 in Mining and Mineral Engineering (5th), Marine/Ocean Engineering (7th) and Clinical Medicine (8th) - the best result of any Australian university.
Brainy Perth Mod student wins neuroscience competition
24 June 2019
A Perth Modern School student with a passion for neuroscience and medicine has taken out this year’s WA Brain Bee Championship held at UWA.
UWA appoints state treasurer to business school board
24 June 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian Financial Review newspaper. It was published online on Monday 24 June 2019.
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.
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.