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Researchers tag Palau reef sharks (Image: Peter Verhoog).

Sharks dive deep on moonlit nights

Monday, 15 April 2013

The Moon, water temperature and even time of day affect the diving behaviour of sharks, according to new research at The University of Western Australia.

Associate Professor Glenn Arendts

$1.5M grant to keep older Australians on their feet

Monday, 15 April 2013

Researchers from The University of Western Australia will take part in a $1.5 million trial aimed at preventing secondary falls in older Australians.

Gender pay gap persists through the ages

Friday, 12 April 2013

A new study examining gender disparities in the Australian labour market has found female graduates earn less than their male counterparts - and the gender pay gap widens dramatically the older women are at the time of graduation.

Professors Steve Wilton and Sue Fletcher

UWA signs global deal with US firm to help develop new DMD drugs

Friday, 12 April 2013

An announcement today of a licensing agreement with US drug company Sarepta Therapeutics to develop new treatments based on award-winning research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at The University of Western Australia may lead to the State's first genetic drug derived from WA research.

Winthrop Research Professor Lin Fritschi

Researchers to target work-related asthma and cancer

Thursday, 11 April 2013

An internationally respected occupational cancer expert from The University of Western Australia will lead a team of researchers in investigating work-related asthma and cancer.

Adjunct Professor Elizabeth Milne

New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumours

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

A potential link between professional pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours has been revealed in a new study from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

Rock lobster

Larvae study reveals secrets of rock lobster development

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Researchers have made some significant breakthroughs in understanding the early growth and survival of Australia's most valuable single-species fishery, the western rock lobster.

Wheat farmers to reap benefits of UWA public lecture

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Helping Australian farmers by improving the salt tolerance of wheat is the topic of this year's Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia.

Winthrop Professor Hugh Barrett

Fish oil cuts heart risk for middle-aged overweight men

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

A daily dose of fish oil may be good for a healthier heart in overweight, middle-aged men, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.

From left: Colin Hamlett, Vivienne Browne and Honours student Antje Nol

UWA archaeologists help traditional owners protect vital cultural treasures

Monday, 8 April 2013

Sites of extraordinary cultural and archaeological significance in WA's remote Weld Range will be investigated and documented in a partnership involving Wajarri Traditional Owners and two archaeologists from The University of Western Australia.


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