{"result":[{"title":"Cultural safety isn't just a buzzword - it's a vital part of First Nations health care and healing","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/conversation_culturally-safe-healthcare_card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/conversation-culturally-safe-healthcare_half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/cultural-safety-isnt-just-a-buzzword","publisheddate":"2026-07-07","summary":"First Nations people in Australia have worse health and a lower life expectancy than other Australians. An important part of the picture is how people experience the health system, especially whether care is culturally safe.","topics":[{"title":"Arts and culture"},{"title":"Health and medicine"},{"title":"Policy and opinion"}]},{"title":"Remarkable manuscripts shortlisted for literary prize","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/d-hewett-2026-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/d-hewett-2026-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/remarkable-manuscripts-shortlisted-for-literary-prize","publisheddate":"2026-07-07","summary":"UWA Publishing has announced the six entries shortlisted for the 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award for an unpublished manuscript.","topics":[{"title":"Awards and achievements"},{"title":"Arts and culture"}]},{"title":"Compelling exhibitions examine identity, perception and connection","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/lwag-winter-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/lwag-winter-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/compelling-exhibitions-examine-identity-perception-and-connection","publisheddate":"2026-07-07","summary":"Three new exhibitions opening at Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery showcase contemporary artworks that reflect on the importance of culture, connection and perception. ","topics":[{"title":"Arts and culture"},{"title":"Our community"}]},{"title":"Whale mums rest upside down to get a break from calves","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/upside-down-whales_card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/upside-down-whales_half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/whale-mums-rest-upside-down-to-get-a-break-from-calves","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"New research has shed light on the perplexing tendency of southern right whales to rest upside down, suggesting the unique behaviour is designed to limit nursing so mothers can save much-needed energy.","topics":[{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and environment"}]},{"title":"As US celebrates independence, Iran mourns fallen leader - and both countries claim victory","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/us-and-iran-smoke-flag-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/us-and-iran-smoke-flags-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/as-us-celebrates-independence-iran-mourns-fallen-leader-and-both-countries-claim-victory","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"It is ironic to see the Islamic Republic of Iran burying its slain supreme leader and the United States celebrating its 250th independence anniversary in the same week. ","topics":[{"title":"International affairs"},{"title":"Policy and opinion"}]},{"title":"Partnership strengthens health research, education and innovation","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/galway-mou-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/galway-mou-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/partnership-strengthens-health-research-education-and-innovation","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"A new partnership will establish a framework for collaboration in research, education and innovation as well as strengthening links between two internationally recognised health innovation ecosystems. ","topics":[{"title":"Health and medicine"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Our community"}]},{"title":"Experts map out science education fit for the future","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/science-white-paper_card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/science-white-paper_half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/experts-map-out-science-education-fit-for-the-future","publisheddate":"2026-07-03","summary":"Internationally regarded science education experts have called for a revamp of the science curriculum in Australia and New Zealand to prevent young people falling behind on the skills their future depends on.","topics":[{"title":"Learning and teaching"},{"title":"Policy and opinion"},{"title":"Science and environment"}]},{"title":"Funding boost for top WA health and medical researchers","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/near-miss-2026-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/near-miss-2026-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/funding-boost-for-top-wa-health-and-medical-researchers","publisheddate":"2026-07-03","summary":"Health and medical projects investigating infections, cellular processes, cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiac and musculoskeletal disease, healthy ageing and ways to advance paediatric care have been awarded $2.1 million in grants.","topics":[{"title":"Health and medicine"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"We can't entirely blame COVID vaccine mandates for lower vaccination rates today","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/anti-vax-protest-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/anti-vax-protest-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/we-cant-entirely-blame-covid-vaccine-mandates-for-lower-vaccination-rates-today","publisheddate":"2026-07-03","summary":" In several countries, people are more hesitant about getting vaccinated. Populist political actors promote distrust of government and scientific institutions.","topics":[{"title":"Health and medicine"},{"title":"Our community"},{"title":"Policy and opinion"}]},{"title":"Environmental DNA  reveals impact of climate and humans on fish biodiversity","featuredImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/deirdre-gleeson-card.jpg","largeImage":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/hero/small-hero/2026/deirdre-gleeson-half-hero.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/environmental-dna--reveals-impact-of-climate-and-humans-on-fish-biodiversity","publisheddate":"2026-07-02","summary":"A global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) has revealed how human activity and climate have influenced biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems. ","topics":[{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and environment"}]}]}