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Program finds stable housing for 60 per cent of homeless participants within one year
17 August 2018
A research report into a program delivered by the Sacred Heart Mission to move chronically homeless people in Melbourne into stable housing, has found 60 per cent of homeless participants were able to be housed within one year.
$6 million federal funding boost for medical research
15 August 2018
Researchers at UWA have received $6 million in Federal Government funding to tackle issues ranging from diabetes to stillbirth, heart health, eye disease and the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ young people.
Fifty per cent of cardiovascular patients suffer from multiple diseases
15 August 2018
New research led by The University of Western Australia has revealed that one in two patients admitted to hospital with a cardiovascular disease is suffering from multiple chronic medical conditions which required complex treatment.
Angry people might not be as smart as they think they are
13 August 2018
People who are quick to lose their temper are more likely to overestimate their own intelligence, a new study from The University of Western Australia and the University of Warsaw in Poland has found.
New test could reduce preterm birth rate by 30 per cent
13 August 2018
Researchers at UWA and King Edward Memorial Hospital have teamed up with an Australian molecular diagnostics company to develop a new low-cost test to identify women at risk of delivering a preterm baby.
Research to support State-wide strategy on homelessness
13 August 2018
A report commissioned by the Department of Communities and authored by UWA has provided new insights into the state of homelessness in WA and will help inform the State Government’s 10-Year strategy on homelessness.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Australian Family Association Event
17 August 2018
In reference to the Australian Family Association event which was scheduled to be hosted on the UWA campus on Friday 17 August the booking has been voided due to non-compliance with UWA’s venue hire policy.
David Blair inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame
16 August 2018
Leading UWA physicist Emeritus Professor David Blair who played a key role in the discovery of gravitational waves, confirming a major prediction of Albert Einstein, was last night inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame at the Premier’s Science Awards 2018 ceremony.
Report highlights $66.4 billion impact of universities
15 August 2018
A new report released today reveals Australia’s eight leading universities, including The University of Western Australia, contributed an estimated $66.4 billion to the Australian economy in 2016.
UWA counted among top 100 in the world
15 August 2018
The University of Western Australia has retained its position as a top 100 university in The Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2018, released today.
Experience Kings Park transformed into a nocturnal wonderland
09 August 2018
Kings Park will come alive next February, with an unforgettable 2019 Perth Festival Opening Weekend featuring the voice and images of celebrated UWA conservation biologist Professor Stephen Hopper.
UWA trials driverless bus on campus
08 August 2018
Visitors to UWA’s Open Day this Sunday will have the opportunity to ride on a bus that will drive itself around campus.
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.