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Research
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New research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
27 May 2020
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, University of Western Australia researchers are part of a new study designed to prepare parents and government for a potential Australia-wide vaccination program.
Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
27 May 2020
Researchers from UWA's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as the result of shutdowns and restrictions from COVID-19.
Allocation of scarce health care resources raises confronting ethical issues
25 May 2020
A researcher from The University of Western Australia has highlighted the ethical choices faced by healthcare professionals as they decide who is allocated scarce life-saving medical resources during the COVID-19 crisis.
Three UWA scientists named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
25 May 2020
Three top science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researchers from The University of Western Australia have been elected as 2020 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Healthy coral reefs need fish mix to survive
21 May 2020
A new study from The University of Western Australia has revealed clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of tropical coral reef ecosystems.
UWA projects receive $3.1 million in national research funding
21 May 2020
Three projects from The University of Western Australia, have received a combined $3.1 million in research funding from the Federal Government’s Australian Research Council.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Exercise physiology students use telehealth to help community
25 May 2020
In response to physical distancing requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise physiology students from The University of Western Australia are now offering exercise fitness and rehabilitation consultations to the local community using online telehealth.
International students vital
21 May 2020
Like many sectors in WA, our universities are in crisis. But while so many others have received government help, we have received none and there is not yet any clear pathway to recovery.
Scholarship recipient determined to make a difference to dental health
20 May 2020
A second-year Doctor of Dental Medicine postgraduate student from The University of Western Australia is this year’s recipient of the Country Women’s Association of Western Australia Rural Dental Scholarship.
Scholarship helps budding lawyer achieve career aspirations
18 May 2020
A Bachelor of Arts graduate from The University of Western Australia has been awarded the first McCusker Law Scholarship to support her postgraduate studies in law.
UWA engineer recognised by global industry body
15 May 2020
An engineering PhD student from UWA has been globally recognised as one of the top 15 young engineering professionals in the petroleum engineering industry.
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.