{"results":[{"title":"Human skin model to help treat skin stiffened by age and disease","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/human-skin-model_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/april/human-skin-model-to-help-treat-skin-stiffened-by-age-and-disease","publisheddate":"2026-04-08","summary":"
Researchers from The University of Western Australia will use biomaterials to create a lifelike 3D model of human skin to better understand and treat skin stiffness associated with age, scarring and disease.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Biomedical Engineering"},{"title":"Engineering"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Innovation"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Health and biotechnology"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"School of Molecular Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Engineering and Technology"}]},{"title":"Snapshot of giving reveals WA's strong culture of generosity","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/donating--report-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/april/snapshot-of-giving-reveals-was-strong-culture-of-generosity","publisheddate":"2026-04-01","summary":"
There is a strong and growing culture of giving among Western Australians, including generosity of time and financial support, but structured giving needs to be strengthened, according to a new study.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Centre for Social Impact"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Philanthropy"}]},{"title":"Autism expert set to transform child care in WA","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/autism-expert-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/autism-expert-set-to-transform-child-care-in-wa","publisheddate":"2026-03-27","summary":"
A world-class health researcher has relocated to Perth to transform how autism is researched and clinically supported, thanks to a $3.4 million Fellowship. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Paediatrics"},{"title":"Health and biotechnology"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"From student to supporter: Dr Thomas Simpson invests in UWA's future","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/dr-thomas-simpson-card.png","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/from-student-to-supporter-dr-thomas-simpson-invests-in-uwas-future","publisheddate":"2026-03-27","summary":"Thanks to Dr Thomas Simpson, the Student Managed Investment Fund Club has launched the Frontier Fund, to allow Equities and Economics teams to pitch to an investment committee and invest real funds.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Development and Alumni Relations"},{"title":"Alumni"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Business-and-law"},{"title":"Business School"}]},{"title":"Science is hope: how philanthropy is shaping the future of severe mental illness research","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/neru-team-card.png","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/science-is-hope-how-philanthropy-is-shaping-the-future-of-severe-mental-illness-research","publisheddate":"2026-03-27","summary":"At the Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology Research Unit (NERU), hope for people with severe mental illness is turned into evidence and change, thanks to the generosity of a committed philanthropist.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Development and Alumni Relations"},{"title":"Psychiatry"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Our People"}]},{"title":"Partnership to lead Alzheimer's research capability","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/ralph-martins-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/partnership-to-lead-alzheimers-research-capability","publisheddate":"2026-03-19","summary":"
Globally recognised Alzheimer’s researcher Professor Ralph Martins, AO has been appointed the inaugural Chair of Alzheimer’s Research at The University of Western Australia through a $6 million partnership between UWA, Alzheimer’s Research Australia and Lion’s Alzheimer's Foundation. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Health and biotechnology"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"PROSH marks 95 years of student-led fundraising for charities","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/prosh-2026-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/prosh-marks-95-years-of-student-led-fundraising-for-charities","publisheddate":"2026-03-16","summary":"
Students from The University of Western Australia will take to the streets of Perth this week, as PROSH celebrates its 95th year, continuing one of Western Australia’s largest student-led charity traditions.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Current students"},{"title":"Media"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Arts-and-Culture"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Philanthropy"}]},{"title":"Fogarty scholarships shape the next generation of leaders","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/fogarty-scholars-2026-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/scholarships-shaping-the-next-generation-of-leaders","publisheddate":"2026-02-27","summary":"
Twelve outstanding students from across the State have been welcomed into The University of Western Australia's community with a prestigious scholarship.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Current students"},{"title":"Education"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Learning-and-teaching"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Our-community"}]},{"title":"Women key to shaping Australia's philanthropic future","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/women-giving-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/women-key-to-shaping-australias-philanthropic-future","publisheddate":"2026-02-25","summary":"
A new report has positioned women as a central economic and social force shaping how generosity is practised, sustained and grown across Australian society.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Centre for Social Impact"},{"title":"Our Women"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Our place culture and heritage"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"Partnerships and philanthropy powering child health research impact","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/happy-kids-child-health-card.png","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/partnerships-and-philanthropy-powering-child-health-research-impact","publisheddate":"2026-02-23","summary":"
Through steadfast partnerships and philanthropic support, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Channel 7 Telethon Trust are building a globally recognised child health research ecosystem to create lasting impact for children and families - with UWA and Western Australia leading the way.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Development and Alumni Relations"},{"title":"Philanthropy"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Research"}]}]}