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UWA sanitiser to protect most vulnerable from COVID-19
27 March 2020
Some vulnerable groups such as the elderly, small businesses and people in self-isolation from COVID-19 will be provided with hand sanitiser through a new initiative led by The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with UWA’s local Federal MP, Celia Hammond.
New program to monitor adverse effects of new vaccines
25 March 2020
A new Australian pilot program led by UWA, in partnership with SmartVax, MedAdvisor and the Queensland University of Technology, will monitor the effects of flu vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season.
Tissues, paper towels and wipes can block toilets if flushed
25 March 2020
Waste water engineering researchers from UWA have emphasised the importance of only flushing toilet paper down the toilet, instead of using alternatives such as tissues, which could compromise WA’s sewerage infrastructure.
Coronavirus and breastfeeding - UWA researchers clarify the facts
20 March 2020
As the COVID-19 virus situation continues to unfold, UWA's lactation research team has put together information to help doctors and health professionals support breastfeeding mothers by outlining the known facts
Early care key to preventing stillbirth in migrant women
19 March 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say the key to decreasing stillbirth in Australian women who were born overseas lies in early care and good information provided at the start of pregnancy.
UWA to change teaching methods in response to COVID-19
19 March 2020
The University of Western Australia will ramp up campus health and safety measures and move to online teaching from next Monday 23 March, in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
UWA moves quickly to online operations
27 March 2020
UWA has transitioned rapidly to an online mode to ensure continuity of teaching for students as well as the safety of its workforce.
Free program to help kids stay active at home
26 March 2020
A program run by The University of Western Australia is providing much-needed resources to help children and families remain active during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
UWA marine researcher chosen to tackle global ocean challenges
26 March 2020
A senior research fellow at The University of Western Australia is one of only two Australians to be awarded a prestigious international grant to address some of the most critical challenges facing the world’s oceans.
New criminology course to advance criminal justice research
25 March 2020
Responding to rising interest in crime prevention and the need for more Australian research in the criminal justice sector, The University of Western Australia has launched a new criminology major.
PROSH available online for the first time ever
25 March 2020
For the first time ever, The University of Western Australia’s student newspaper PROSH will be sold online to raise money for three local charities.
Social distancing effective in reducing spread of COVID-19
25 March 2020
New world-leading research by UWA has confirmed that social distancing measures such as working from home, self-isolation, and community contact reduction are highly effective in reducing the number of cases of COVID-19.
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.