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Discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation happening at UWA.
UWA plant biochemist awarded Australian Laureate Fellowship
06 July 2020
A plant biochemist from The University of Western Australia who is working to create sustainable protein resources from crops for new industries has been awarded a prestigious national Fellowship.
First Aboriginal cultural sites discovered underwater 50000 years later
02 July 2020
Australia’s first Aboriginal cultural sites that were submerged under the sea after the last ice age have been discovered by a research team including scientists from The University of Western Australia. The research findings will be published in PLOS ONE.
New wave of Federal funding to transform offshore energy industry
02 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has been awarded $5 million in Federal Government funding to establish a new research hub which will focus on harnessing data and physics-based science to better understand offshore energy environments and improve future infrastructure design.
Underwater cameras reveal biodiversity hotspot in tropical marine park
01 July 2020
Researchers from UWA have found an area of tropical ocean protected under law is a hotspot for iconic marine life but does not provide enough defence from human activities.
UWA ranked top in Australia in five STEM subjects
01 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has achieved the highest ranking among all Australian universities for five STEM subjects, according to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Subject.
Researcher aims to find better way to treat deadly asbestos disease
30 June 2020
A medical researcher from UWA’s National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases who is passionate about advancing research into mesothelioma has been awarded the Douglas Peter Swift Scholarship.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
McCusker Centre celebrates 1000 student internships
06 July 2020
A unique internship program that provides students from UWA with an opportunity to give back to their communities has surpassed a milestone of more than 1000 internships, contributing more than 100,000 hours’ service to the community.
New Vice-Chancellor starts at UWA
06 July 2020
The University of Western Australia’s new Vice-Chancellor takes up his role this week and is looking forward to building on the strengths of the University’s staff, students and wider community.
Awards and Achievements - June 2020
02 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
COVID-19 puts extra strain on wellbeing of Indigenous Australians
26 June 2020
Indigenous communities must be empowered to address the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, with COVID-19 putting an additional strain on mental health, a national consensus report has revealed.
Swedish expert named Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art
23 June 2020
An internationally recognised archaeologist with more than 25 years’ experience exploring the meaning and significance of rock art has been appointed Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art at The University of Western Australia.
First crop of agriculture students from Japan join UWA
19 June 2020
UWA has welcomed a group of agriculture students from Nagoya University in Japan as part of a joint Doctor of Philosophy program in which students complete part of their degree at both universities.
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.