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Australian drug chosen for global trial to treat COVID-19
04 June 2020
A drug developed by The University of Western Australia’s spinout company Dimerix will be used in a global trial to treat patients who have Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) as a result of COVID-19.
Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app
04 June 2020
Australians who have chosen not to download the COVIDSafe app are not as concerned about security and privacy – they just don’t think COVID-19 is severe enough to make them download the app, according to research by The University of Western Australia.
A few daily drops may have the potential to guard against COVID-19
03 June 2020
Daily low-dose oral interferon could have a key role to play in protecting pandemic frontline workers by triggering the immune system to constantly run in defence mode, UWA's pioneering interferon researcher Associate Professor Manfred Beilharz believes.
Barry Marshall confident a COVID-19 vaccine will be developed
03 June 2020
There is hope future pandemics could be controlled in as little as a few short months if current research projects working on experimental custom-made vaccine technologies are eventually successful, according to UWA's Nobel Laureate and Clinical Professor Barry Marshall.
New data reveals significance of Perth super storm
01 June 2020
Two drifting wave buoys deployed along the coast of Western Australia by researchers at The University of Western Australia have highlighted the significance of Perth’s recent super storm, recording massive waves along 1000km of WA’s coastline.
Crucial lessons from COVID-19 for Indigenous Australians
28 May 2020
Professor Patricia Dudgeon and Dr Kate Derry from the UWA School of Indigenous Studies have spent recent weeks hard at work investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Australians.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
UWA launches online short courses to meet need for skills
04 June 2020
In response to the challenges many Australians may face finding work in the coming months, The University of Western Australia has launched new online short courses that offer practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.
Impact Report confirms Perth Festival stimulates society
03 June 2020
Perth Festival is an annual boost to Western Australia’s social wellbeing, economy and hospitality industry, a new report reveals. Founded in 1953 by UWA, Perth Festival is the longest running international arts festival in Australia and Western Australia’s premier cultural event.
Scholarship recipient sets her sights on increasing knowledge through science
03 June 2020
A University of Western Australia student who is passionate about studying the mysteries of the ocean and making science more accessible to the public has been awarded a Friends of UWA Albany Verna Rowbotham Scholarship.
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.
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.