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Research
Discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation happening at UWA.
New collaboration to improve treatments for cancer patients
23 April 2018
The University of Western Australia has entered a new collaboration with Douglas Pharmaceuticals, building on the work of researchers from UWA and the Telethon Kids Institute, to develop immunotherapy treatments for cancer.
Modern science shows Roman wheat farming advice was highly accurate
19 April 2018
Plant biologists from The University of Western Australia have made an important discovery about rising temperatures and wheat crops - and subsequently learned that the Romans suspected the effect more than 2000 years ago.
Combing the human genome for the roots of hair colour
18 April 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of an international team of 45 scientists from seven countries that has identified the genes that determine hair colour.
Earth's oldest crust exposed in East Pilbara
17 April 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Queensland University of Technology have unveiled how the Australian continent formed and evolved long before the evolution of the Earth’s present day tectonic plates.
National report reveals homeless challenges facing Australian cities
12 April 2018
A national report by UWA paints a bleak picture of the social and health implications of homelessness in Australian capital cities and the challenges that lie ahead to address these.
Increasing marine heatwaves threaten our oceans
11 April 2018
A new international study has found marine heatwaves have increased by more than 50 per cent over the past century with devastating effects on global marine ecosystems.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Researchers awarded $2.5 million for dementia prevention
23 April 2018
A research team led by Dr Kate Smith at The University of Western Australia has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to reduce the prevalence of dementia in Aboriginal Australians.
UWA and Corrs launch AI legal collaboration
19 April 2018
A special pro bono collaboration to help prepare law students for the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in the practice of law - while at the same time benefiting the Australian not-for-profit sector - has been announced by Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and The University of Western Australia.
Leadership camp set to inspire Indigenous students
18 April 2018
School holidays got off to an educational start when nearly 40 Indigenous Year 12 students from remote areas of Western Australia arrived in Perth to get a taste of university life.
Mesothelioma investigator named Cancer Researcher of the Year
13 April 2018
An internationally recognised researcher specialising in asbestos-related diseases has today been named WA Cancer Researcher of the Year.
Perth voices unite to end homelessness
11 April 2018
The streets of Perth will come alive on Friday evening when up to 1000 singers and musicians gather to harness the power of music and raise awareness of homelessness in Western Australia.
Engaging season of theatre for children opens at UWA
10 April 2018
A new season of theatre designed for children and young people will open at The University of Western Australia and run between Thursday 3 May and Friday 20 July.
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.