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Aboriginal people lived in Western Desert 50000 years ago
20 September 2018
Archaeologists from The University of Western Australia working with Traditional Custodians from the Birriliburru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) have recovered evidence that people lived in the Australian arid zone 50,000 years ago.
Why mountain gorillas take risks to raid eucalyptus plantations
20 September 2018
New research by scientists at The University of Western Australia has solved the mystery of why critically endangered mountain gorillas go to extremes to raid eucalyptus plantations.
Magellanic Clouds duo may have been a trio
18 September 2018
Two of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way – the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds – may have had a third companion, astronomers believe.
New research warns of primate extinction in China
18 September 2018
Up to 80 per cent of China’s primate species are at risk of extinction according to a new study by a group of international primatologists including The University of Western Australia.
Research helps understand group relationships in gorillas
18 September 2018
A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that the behaviour between groups of African mountain gorillas is very much influenced by the strong, life-long bonds they form with members of their group.
In-prison justice addresses harm of crime to keep communities safer
12 September 2018
A researcher from The University of Western Australia believes that a restorative justice approach in prisons will play a key role in in prompting prisoners to behave in morally acceptable ways before and after their release.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Rio Tinto and UWA Leadership Program to benefit students
21 September 2018
Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia have joined forces to bring an innovative global leadership program for students to Western Australia designed to enhance their cultural intelligence, networks, collaboration and leadership skills.
Dolphins understand their partners role in cooperative tasks
20 September 2018
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the United States-based Dolphin Research Center shows that bottlenose dolphins not only cooperate with each other, but can do so with precise behavioural coordination never before demonstrated in nonhuman animals.
Three global researchers awarded Forrest Fellowships to study in WA
20 September 2018
Three international postdoctoral researchers have been awarded prestigious Forrest Research Foundation fellowships to conduct research in the fields of astrophysics, marine bioacoustics and chemistry in Western Australia.
Space exploration focus for conference
13 September 2018
Australia’s strategy with its Indo-Pacific partners to secure space, maintain the space environment and enhance earth observation capabilities will form the foundation of an international conference, hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre in collaboration with The University of Western Australia.
Kid-friendly chocolate formula helps the medicine go down
11 September 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a winning medicine formula that makes bad-tasting medicine taste nice, making it easier to treat sick children.
Awards and Achievements September 2018
04 September 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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.