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Professor Alan Robson to advise on science funding

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson has been appointed to an expert committee advising the Federal Government on scientific priorities for a multi-million national endowment fund.

National conference to examine impact of cities' growth

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

How much Australia's next economic boom will affect the sustainability of Perth and other Australian cities will be discussed at a major national conference to be held at The University of Western Australia next month.

ABC of early education discussed

Monday, 19 October 2009

Literacy, science and the impact of emotion on child development and learning are some of the issues to be discussed at the Early Years Forum at The University of Western Australia on this Friday 23 October.

Jonathon Thwaites

UWA man recognised in environment awards

Monday, 19 October 2009

A staff member of The University of Western Australia with a passion for saving the planet, Jonathon Thwaites, has been recognised for his leadership and achievements in the WA Department of Enviro

Associate Professor Suzanne Wijsman

Musician intrigued by little people of the book

Monday, 19 October 2009

The chance discovery of a tiny 15th century manuscript nine years ago has changed the direction of Suzanne Wijsman’s research.

Picture of Islamic art

Exploring Islamic treasures

Friday, 16 October 2009

The ‘liquid frontiers' of Islamic Art:   Interaction and exchange in the medieval period is the title of a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday, 20 October.

UWA scoops Diversity@Work Awards

Friday, 16 October 2009

The University of Western Australia scooped two major Employment and Inclusion Awards at the Diversity@Work Awards announced in Melbourne last night.

Boost to UWA's medical education

Friday, 16 October 2009

Undergraduate medical teaching at The University of Western Australia will be significantly boosted with a $5 million grant from the Federal Government.

Jessica Meeuwig

UWA marine research recognised in coastal awards

Friday, 16 October 2009

A project team that mapped 1500 square kilometres of coastline from the Abrolhos to Esperance has been awarded a 2009 WA Coastal Award for Excellence in Marine Science and Education.

UWA teachers recognised as among best in country

Thursday, 15 October 2009

The high standard of teaching at The University of Western Australia has been recognised in the 2009 Australian Awards for University Teaching.