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Humpback whales' Kimberley nursery under the microscope

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

A researcher at The University of Western Australia has received a UWA Research Development Award to study the importance of ocean circulation to the Humpback whales of Camden Sound in the Kimberley. 

Study identifies strategies for success of Indigenous artists

Monday, 12 January 2009

The buzz of the 1920's European art scene with its multiplicity of avant garde movements such as Dadaism, Futurism and Constructivism is being replicated in a different time and place - in Australia's Indigenous communities today - according to an art historian at The University of Western Australia. 

Save lives, preserve the environment, make things better, have fun - become a scientist!

Monday, 12 January 2009

Budding scientists from all over the metropolitan area and some country regions including Bunbury, Boddington, Esperance, Geraldton, Katanning, Margaret River, Mt Barker and Wagin will converge on The University of Western Australia tomorrow for a three-day science fest. 

Whole genome study reveals clues to solving the mystery behind Kawasaki disease

Friday, 9 January 2009

A researcher from The University of Western Australia is the co-leader of a team that has looked at the entire human genome to identify new genes that appear to be involved in making some children more susceptible to Kawasaki disease, a poorly understood and serious illness of young children. 

Five heads better than one in crusty problem

Friday, 9 January 2009

A chance discussion at a recent Perth conference between geologists from around the world has led to a new theory being posited - and published in an article in the prestigious journal Science on January 2, 2009. 

Brilliant mathematician's 60th birthday marked by world-first conference

Monday, 22 December 2008

A mathematician whose name will be remembered for the ground-breaking theories she posited will have a special 60th birthday ‘party' at The University of Western Australia - a 12-day international conference in her honour. 

UWA Premier's Fellows to drive research into climate change, biodiversity, sustainability and health

Wednesday, 17 December 2008

The University of Western Australia's strengths in climate change and biodiversity, and sustainability and health, will be boosted by the addition of two Premier's Research Fellowships. 

New course structure for UWA

Tuesday, 16 December 2008

The University of Western Australia is moving towards a new framework for undergraduate and postgraduate study, designed to equip students with a global outlook and a community conscience. 

'Gentleman Scholar' and Marketing Professor saluted by Australasian Marketing Academy

Monday, 15 December 2008

Two marketing professors from The University of Western Australia's Business School have been honoured by the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC).