Paula Cartwright taking water samples in Exmouth Gulf

How climate affects coastal waters of Exmouth Gulf

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

Researchers from The University of Western Australia are a step closer to learning how climate patterns have affected the coastal waters of the Exmouth Gulf with a multi-year study nearing completion.

Zadko telescope

Perth scientists to play key role monitoring asteroids close to Earth

Thursday, 12 December 2019

The University of Western Australia has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency to monitor potentially dangerous asteroids that come close to Earth.

Great Southern Reef

Great Southern Reef recognised internationally for biodiversity

Thursday, 5 December 2019

Australia’s Great Southern Reef has been named Mission Blue’s newest ‘Hope Spot’ – a special place that’s critical to maintaining the health of our oceans – thanks to a PhD researcher at The University of Western Australia.

Kelp shredding tropical fish

Tropical fish shredding kelp forests in temperate zones

Thursday, 21 November 2019

Climate change is causing previously temperate oceans to become more tropical with coral reef fish moving south, settling in and changing how things work in their new temperate neighbourhood, according to a study by The University of Western Australia and international researchers.

Patient being tested for gestational diabetes

Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

A number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due to problems with blood testing, according to new research by The University of Western Australia, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and member services.

Convocation of UWA Graduates Elections 2020 - Call for Nominations

Monday, 21 October 2019

Election for members of Convocation Council in accordance with Statutes 9 of The University of Western Australia Act 1911

Remembered at Spring Ordinary Meeting

Monday, 14 October 2019

Three proud members of Convocation were recognised at the Spring Ordinary Meeting.

UWA and World War II - Appeal to Convocation

Friday, 11 October 2019

The UWA Historical Society has recently launched a project to record and document the contribution of UWA staff, students and graduates to World War II.

2019 Convocation Medal recipients Elliott Wallace and Juanita Perez

Convocation Medals Awarded in Recognition of Outstanding Services

Thursday, 10 October 2019

During Convocation’s Spring Ordinary Meeting held on Friday 20 September 2019 at The University Club, two recipients were honoured with Convocation Medals.

UWA Convocation Deputy Warden Clinical Professor Lesley Cala and Professor Veth

2019 Spring Ordinary Meeting of Convocation at UWA

Thursday, 10 October 2019

The Convocation of UWA Graduates held its Spring Ordinary Meeting in the Banquet Hall of the University Club of Western Australia on Friday 20th September.