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New technology to make brain surgery safer
20 December 2018
A biopsy needle that can help surgeons identify and avoid blood vessels in the brain during surgery has undergone initial tests in humans by a research team from UWA, The University of Adelaide and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Curbing the revolving hospital door for homeless patients
17 December 2018
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has found many homeless people are trapped in a ‘revolving hospital door’, often not accessing medical care until they are very sick or in crisis. If discharged back to homelessness, the cycle continues, and at Christmas there will be patients in hospital with no home to go to.
Medical researchers awarded $10.8m in Federal funding
12 December 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have received $10.8 million in Federal Government funding to tackle issues ranging from new life support systems for preterm babies, to respiratory diseases in children and how genetic background influences the development of mesothelioma.
The great debate - plastic versus metal water bottles
12 December 2018
With reusable water bottles quickly growing in popularity in recent years for the health-conscious, environmentally aware and as a trendy sports item, The University of Western Australia's Professor Anas Ghadouani from the UWA School of Engineering and Oceans Institute has put the health and safety of water bottles to the test.
Keeping kids healthy and active over the Christmas break
10 December 2018
It’s hard not to succumb to pressure from a child who wants the latest video games and devices for Christmas, but according to University of Western Australia Associate Professor Hayley Christian it is important to consider gifts that encourage physical activity and outdoor play.
Fish at home on subsea oil and gas pipelines
07 December 2018
A research project carried out by The University of Western Australia on a BHP subsea oil and gas pipeline off the north-west coast of Australia has found the pipeline has two to three times more the commercial value of fish than surrounding areas in deep waters.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Support the mentally vulnerable this Christmas
19 December 2018
As our thoughts turn to the excitement and fun of the festive season, Young Lives Matter Foundation-UWA is reminding people to stay closely connected to loved ones, especially those who struggle with mental health.
Five UWA Indigenous medical students graduate
18 December 2018
Five Indigenous women were among 206 students to graduate as doctors at a ceremony held this week in The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
Four UWA graduates awarded John Monash Scholarships
14 December 2018
Four graduates from The University of Western Australia are among 18 young Australians to be awarded prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2019 at a ceremony held last night at the Sydney Opera House.
UWA Oceans Institute provides free resource to schools
14 December 2018
Amazing fish facts that help to explain the serious side of Western Australia’s marine environment and why it’s so important to protect it, as well as a species identification guide for young explorers are all in a new book available free to schools.
UWA student wins Australian Medical Association gold medal
14 December 2018
A medical student from The University of Western Australia has been presented with a prestigious Australian Medical Association (AMA) Gold Medal.
Shopping and managing debt over Christmas
11 December 2018
The University of Western Australia's Finance Professor Ray da Silva Rosa has some tips for enjoying the festive season without breaking the bank.
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.