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Research isolates sandalwood oil gene

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

The discovery of a gene responsible for the production of sandalwood oil has been hailed as the catalyst for wide-ranging and significant new opportunities for Western Australia's ever-growing sandalwood industry.

UWA researchers win funding for innovative projects

Thursday, 23 July 2009

Two researchers from The University of Western Australia have been awarded $10,000 each to study the effects of green tea on cancer and the provision of health services.

National audit body commends "bold vision" of UWA

Monday, 20 July 2009

(Released on Tuesday July 7)

The University of Western Australia has been described as an "excellent, high-quality, well-managed university with a bold vision" by Australia's foremost higher education review body.

UWA delegation to strengthen ties with China

Friday, 17 July 2009

 A delegation from The University of Western Australia aims to strengthen links with leading Chinese universities during a visit to China next week.

One piano, two stars, four hands

Friday, 17 July 2009

One of the leading conductors of her generation, Sydney-born Simone Young, will join British pianist and conductor Alex Soddy at The University of Western Australia on Sunday, 26 July for a one piano, four-handed concert performance.

OHCWA centre of choice for dental exams

Friday, 17 July 2009

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is being asked by the Australian Dental Council to host an increasing number of exams for overseas trained dentists, due largely to their top facilities and staff.

UWA astronomer a star in his field

Thursday, 16 July 2009

In the International Year of Astronomy, Professor Lister Staveley-Smith, an astronomer from The University of Western Australia, was last week named President of the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA).

UWA celebrates International Year of Astronomy

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

A stellar field of Australian and international astronomers will deliver a series of free public lectures at The University of Western Australia to celebrate the UN International Year of Astronomy.

Biodiversity expert urges rethink on conservation

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Biodiversity expert Michael Huston will discuss the need for major re-evaluation of international development and conservation strategies at a free public lecture to be held at The University of Western Australia tomorrow night. 

Art installation that replicates epilepsy applauded

Thursday, 9 July 2009

An art and science collaboration between The University of Western Australia's SymbioticA and a neuro-engineering laboratory in the US that investigates treatment for epilepsy has won a prestigious Honorary Mention for hybrid and transdisciplinary projects in Prix Ars Electronica (PAE).