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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":"Four ideas to improve Australians' physical activity","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/conversation_physical-activity_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/four-ideas-to-improve-australians-physical-activity","publisheddate":"2026-03-17","summary":"
The federal government has just released updated physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+) for the first time in more than a decade.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Health"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Our-community"}]},{"title":"Celebrating our inspirational women","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/hall-fame-2026-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/celebrating-our-inspirational-women","publisheddate":"2026-03-06","summary":"
A global leader in soil biology, an internationally trained health researcher and educator, an advocate for Aboriginal health and wellbeing, and a molecular cell biologist leading RNA research have been recognised as inspirational women whose work improves lives. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Education"},{"title":"Diversity"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Innovation"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"School of Population and Global Health"},{"title":"Staff"},{"title":"UWA School of Agriculture and Environmental Science"},{"title":"Our Women"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Awards and Achievements"},{"title":"Learning-and-teaching"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"Discussion celebrates women working to improve lives of women","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/international-wmons-day-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/march/discussion-celebrates-women-working-to-improve-lives-of-women","publisheddate":"2026-03-03","summary":"
Research by women and for the benefit of women will be the subject of a panel discussion next week at The University of Western Australia to celebrate International Women’s Day.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Our Women"},{"title":"Graduate School of Education"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"School of Indigenous Studies"},{"title":"School of Population and Global Health"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"UWA strengthens health and medical ties in Vietnam","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/vietnam-mou-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/uwa-strengthens-health-and-medical-ties-in-vietnam","publisheddate":"2026-02-24","summary":"
A new partnership is advancing global health through research and education across priority areas including gastrointestinal health, audiology, optometry and broader health sciences. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Health"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Medical Education"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"School of Biomedical Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"International relations"},{"title":"Learning-and-teaching"}]},{"title":"How Tourette's causes involuntary outbursts and what people with the condition want you to know","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/tourettes-illo-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/how-tourettes-causes-involuntary-outbursts-and-what-people-with-the-condition-want-you-to-know","publisheddate":"2026-02-24","summary":"
Tourette’s is a neurological disorder characterised by unintentional movements and vocalisations, known as tics.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Health"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Our-community"}]},{"title":"Trusted program gives movement-challenged kids a safe space to shine","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/unigym_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/february/trusted-program-gives-movement-challenged-kids-a-safe-space-to-shine","publisheddate":"2026-02-16","summary":"
A popular evidence-based exercise program for children with movement challenges is gearing up for its 45th year of helping kids come to grips with basic skills others take for granted.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Education"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Learning-and-teaching"},{"title":"Our-community"}]},{"title":"Why eating disorders are more common among LGBTQIA+ people and what can help","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/conversationlgbtqiacard944x522.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/january/why-eating-disorders-are-more-common-among-lgbtqia-people-and-what-can-help","publisheddate":"2026-01-12","summary":"
LGBTQIA+ people face higher rates of eating disorders due to factors like minority stress and dysphoria, highlighting the need for inclusive, adapted care.","sxaTags":[{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"}]},{"title":"RNA Innovation Foundry to boost WA's role in next-gen biotech","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2025/rna-foundry-card-944x522.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2025/december/rna-innovation-foundry-to-boost-was-role-in-next-gen-biotech","publisheddate":"2025-12-04","summary":"
UWA’s new RNA Innovation Foundry boosts WA’s role in next-gen medicine and biotech, linking cutting-edge RNA research with real-world industry practice.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Industry"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"STEM"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Awards and achievements","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2025/amanda-quek-award-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2025/december/awards-and-achievements","publisheddate":"2025-12-03","summary":"
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"School of Allied Health"},{"title":"School of Human Sciences"},{"title":"School of Design"},{"title":"UWA School of Agriculture and Environmental Science"},{"title":"WA Centre for Rural Health"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Awards and Achievements"},{"title":"Our People"},{"title":"Our-community"}]}]}