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Research
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UWA student awarded 2020 Rhodes Scholar
01 November 2019
Denmark resident and environmental scientist Natasha Lutz has been named Western Australia’s Rhodes Scholar for 2020, recognising her potential as a young global ambassador.
STEM role model recognised in Women in Technology Awards
30 October 2019
A young diabetes researcher has been awarded the People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Women in Technology WA Tech [+] 20 Awards, selected from more than 180 outstanding women in STEM fields.
Why plants panic when it rains
29 October 2019
An team of scientists has made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to rain is close to one of panic. They found chemical signals are triggered when water lands on a plant to help it prepare for the dangers of rain.
Researchers join forces to improve cardiovascular health
22 October 2019
Common cardiovascular issues facing Western Australians will be the focus of an event attracting leading international and local researchers next week.
Brilliant mathematician wins top national prize for science
17 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger has won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her contribution to the mathematical sciences.
Funding to investigate reducing the risk of surgical infection
09 October 2019
A team of surgeons including researchers from UWA has been awarded funding to investigate the causes of surgical infections and train the next generation of surgical researchers.
Community
UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.
Perth Festival launches 2020 program
01 November 2019
On a bedrock of Indigenous culture, Perth Festival 2020 welcomes everyone to a glorious summer celebration of people and place with more than 250 events across theatre, music, dance, opera, film, visual, visual arts and literature and ideas.
At the heart of it
29 October 2019
For several decades UWA has been working with National Heart Foundation Australia (NHFA), which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, to save the lives of everyday Australians affected by heart disease.
Lecture to examine: The End of Normal in Politics and Economics
22 October 2019
The impact of international issues such as Brexit, China's military belligerence, political unrest in Hong Kong and the lack of US leadership will be the focus of this week's Shann Memorial Lecture at UWA.
Canning Highway becomes the worlds longest stage
21 October 2019
Bring the family and stake your claim along 10km of open highway for a special art, music and entertainment event to celebrate Perth’s connection to late, great AC/DC front man Bon Scott. Highway to Hell will be the world’s longest stage and Perth’s playground for a day as the free, family-friendly finale to the 2020 Perth Festival.
Symposium to explore use of new technologies in the arts
21 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Cultural Precinct will hold a symposium on Saturday 2 November to explore ways artists and creative industries are experimenting with new technologies.
Indian Ocean Rim at forefront of medical congress in Perth
17 October 2019
Cutting-edge leukaemia diagnostic test methods invented here in WA and a host of blood treatment and management issues and innovations are being discussed at an international conference hosted by The University of Western Australia this week.
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.