University News

University News

Lessons for the present from prehistoric past

Monday, 22 March 2010

Fossil clues from the world's biggest extinction event, the ‘Great Dying' of 251 million years ago, will throw light on our present climate dilemma, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.

Stirring, soothing images at UWA

Friday, 19 March 2010

Award-winning Western Australian photographer Jennifer Schulz's latest exhibition, Finding Places, opens at The University Club of Western Australia Gallery on Monday.

Oceans Institute launches school of experts

Friday, 19 March 2010

The University of Western Australia will on Wednesday (March 24) officially launch its Oceans Institute - the State's most significant step toward finding answers to the complex issues that define our coastal and oceanic habitats.

UWA artist milks opportunity to show bovine professor

Friday, 19 March 2010

Acclaimed West Australian artist Len Zuks, who works as a fitter in The University of Western Australia's Facilities Management maintenance workshop, has created a new sculpture - a cow named Professor Bovinicus for the ‘CowParade' in the State's south-west.

Sex in bees and ants: male warfare and female power

Friday, 19 March 2010

Seminal fluid from one male can damage the sperm of other males in insect species where females mate with several males, according to international research carried out at The University of Western Australia and published today in Science.

Balancing energy and environment

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Winthrop Professor David Lumley will give a free public lecture:  "Geophysical monitoring of WA natural gas and CO2 projects:  balancing energy and environment"at The University of Western Australia next Wednesday.

Brainy fun for curious kids

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Neuroscientists from The University of Western Australia will spend Sunday at Scitech Discovery Centre, facilitating adults' and children's neuroscience activities and providing a range of neuroscience displays for Brain Awareness Week.

Obama science adviser awarded honorary degree

Thursday, 18 March 2010

An adviser to the US administration, and world expert on supergravity, Professor Sylvester (Jim) Gates has had the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science conferred on him by UWA Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney at the University's Autumn Graduations.

Healing hands come together from across the globe

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Leading international and national researchers from the forefront of tissue repair, tissue regeneration and the arts will come together for Crossing the Boundaries, the second Australasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society meeting.

New research finds promising cancer treatment

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

A protein that performs as well as a leading cancer drug in animal trials has been developed by an international team including several researchers from The University of Western Australia.