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It’s been a tough couple of years for Australian farmers. Just months after Black Summer’s devastation, the pandemic struck. Catastrophic floods soon followed. African Swine Fever and foot and mouth on our doorstep pose an enormous…

Medical diagnostic products developed by The University of Western Australia and Proteomics International will be commercialised by a new business entity, which could help people with chronic disease as well as other conditions.“This new…

An astronomer studying the evolution of mass, energy and structure and an archaeologist whose research is focused on Indigenous archaeology and heritage, native title, rock art and maritime archaeology have been awarded Australian…

Research has shown that cochlear implantation is the best treatment for hearing restoration for those with severe and profound hearing loss. Most cochlear implant recipients report an improvement in speech clarity and understanding.…

A first-of-its-kind national study looking at the optimal COVID-19 vaccination strategies for children and adolescents is set to begin at Perth’s Telethon Kids Institute thanks to a $3.8 million funding injection from the Australian…

The WA Centre of Rural Health of The University of Western Australia has announced the launch of the Clinical Yarning eLearning program.Effective communication between clinicians and patients is the foundation to high quality health care…

An Aboriginal-led reconciliation movement hosted by the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia has received a second grant from Lotterywest. Following initial support of almost $1 million, Lotterywest has awarded…

An international team of scientists, including from The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), have carried out research into how sharks, rays and skates – also known as elasmobranchs – use…

A study by researchers at The University of Western Australia found the University’s staff and students strongly supported COVID-19 vaccination mandates.Associate Professor Katie Attwell from UWA’s VaxPolLab led the study, which was…

The family of much-loved Perth businessman Ben Beale and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute are proud to announce the launch of a laboratory named in his honour. "There are no adequate words to thank this amazing group for…