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UWA scored 5 stars in graduate starting salaries.

The Good Universities Guide 2015.


Research

Discover some of the ground-breaking research and innovation happening at UWA.


Markus Shlaich

World-first hypertension treatment a success

31 August 2017

Researchers at have taken a step forward in the fight against high blood pressure after the first human trials of a ground-breaking treatment produced successful results.

David Sampson

New centre a game changer for understanding cell behaviour

30 August 2017

Australian scientists and researchers will have access to one of the world’s most advanced optical microscopy facilities with the opening of the Nikon Centre of Excellence in Optical Microscopy.

Autism study

Algorithm links facial masculinity to autism

25 August 2017

A link between masculine facial features and autism has been discovered by researchers from The University of Western Australia.

Blue shark

Researchers discover Australian canyons are hotspots for fish life

25 August 2017

Research carried out by scientists from UWA has found that underwater canyons may be critical and overlooked habitats for many species of fish such as tuna, swordfish and mackerel.

Jo McDonald

Come to UWA Research Week

23 August 2017

Read about the exciting activities open to the public and the research being showcased during UWA Research Week (Monday 4 - Friday 8 September).

Fitbit for the brain

Getting the best out of our brains

21 August 2017

Student innovators and graduates from UWA are developing a headset that can monitor human brain waves and stimulate the brain to improve concentration and boost the brain’s performance.

Community

UWA is engaged with our local and international communities through education, research, vibrant events and cultural activities.


Andrew Whitehouse

Autism researcher awarded prestigious Eureka Award

31 August 2017

Leading autism researcher, Professor Andrew Whitehouse from UWA and Telethon Kids Institute, has been awarded the most prestigious award in the country for young researchers – the 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science for 2017.

Board members Business School

Executives join UWA Business School Board

30 August 2017

Three high profile WA business leaders have been appointed to The University of Western Australia Business School Board.

Winthrop Hall

UWA graduates among highest paid in country

28 August 2017

Graduates of UWA are earning the second-highest starting salary in Australia, according to The Good Universities Guide released today by Good Education Group.

Professor Valérie Verhasselt

Leading lactology researcher joins UWA in world first

17 August 2017

Breastfeeding mothers in Western Australia will be among the first to benefit from one of the world’s leading researchers in lactology joining The University of Western Australia.

Harvey Millar and Christobel Saunders

UWA congratulates Premier's Science Awards winners

15 August 2017

A prominent cancer surgeon and a world leader in plant science are among the winners of this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.

UWA

UWA moves up in world rankings

15 August 2017

The University of Western Australia has climbed five places in the Academic Ranking of World Universities to be placed 91st in the world.

Indigenous commitment

The University is committed to enrolling and graduating the highest quality students and recruiting, developing and retaining the highest quality staff.