University of Western Australia

The Forrest Research Foundation has announced six new prestigious Forrest Scholarships to pursue research in Western Australia at three of the State’s universities. The Foundation’s mission is to bring together the best early career…

The gift of art could make the perfect Christmas present for older friends and relatives, after new research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study linked better physical health and mental wellbeing in older…

The University of Western Australia’s Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger is one of more than 100 new Fellows appointed by the International Science Council, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to promoting science as a global…

On Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 December, the Mullewa Healing Forum was held for the Mullewa community in Midwest Western Australia. “It is overdue that well-meaning non-Aboriginal people step back and allow and support Aboriginal…

New analysis by The University of Western Australia has found that adopting a Mediterranean diet during IVF treatment may improve the chance of a successful pregnancy. Published today in Reproductive BioMedicine Online, the study by…

A new study that analyses octopus DNA has discovered that 120,000 years ago, when global temperatures were similar to today, it is likely the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed. Researchers from The University of Western Australia, James…

Five academics at The University of Western Australia have been awarded a total of $2.15 million in Federal Government funding for research projects ranging from pioneering biotechnology with liquid proteins, to enhancing animal health…

A new report that aims to identify legal priorities related to workplace sexual harassment is calling for organisations to implement bold and enduring change to protect their staff. “Australia is struggling to address the issue of…

The contest between CBD, shopping centre and online retail spaces and its impact on Australian cities will be the subject of a panel discussion next week, hosted by The University of Western Australia’s Public Policy Institute and The…

Australia’s obligations to children in detention will be the subject of a panel discussion hosted by The University of Western Australia’s Public Policy Institute this month. “There is a pressing need for the Federal and State…