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New research from The University of Western Australia found while our environmental values decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact was lessened if we had a connection with nature.“While further research is required, our results…

What is needed to unlock a strong and diversified economy to deliver secure, quality jobs across a broad range of industries that are less harmful to our environment?Breakfast by the Bay: Diversifying WA’s Economy Through Sustainable New…

A scientist looking to develop technology that can degrade micro-plastic particles, and another focused on assessing the role of kelp in the global carbon cycle, have been awarded Forrest Scholarships to further their research at The…

KIDDO, a specialist program developed by academics at The University of Western Australia, is expanding its offering to 950 early learning services in WA with funding support from Healthway and Lotterywest.Many Australian children aged…

New research from The University of Western Australia found while our environmental values decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact was lessened if we had a connection with nature.“While further research is required, our results…

An international team of researchers, including one from The University of Western Australia, has successfully unravelled the genomes of 418 unique samples of rapeseed from across the globe to identify traits that breeders can use to…

New research from The University of Western Australia has revealed that too much sunshine can cause over seventy different “hidden” targets of damage to plant processes, causing “high light” stress as plants use up energy trying to repair…

A new study is looking for adults with a diagnosis of autism and symptoms of anxiety who live in Western Australia.Katherine Hatch, from the School of Medicine at The University of Western Australia, is co-ordinating the study on behalf…

New research from The University of Western Australia has found that a short online professional development course could improve primary school teachers’ knowledge and confidence in teaching physical literacy in class.The study, led by…

Transport and energy scientists, engineers, planners, and economists have come together to inform the development of an emissions reduction strategy for Australia’s transport system.The 18 experts, including Professor Thomas Braunl from…