The risk of terrorism and the use of state-sponsored torture are inextricably linked behaviours, according to a new book by academics from The University of Western Australia.

President of the International Crisis Group and former Australian Attorney-General and Foreign Minister, Gareth Evans, US ambassador-designate Kim Beazley and West Australian Premier Colin Barnett were among leading political, business, academic and media figures who met at The University of Western Australia from November 8 to 10 to debate the geopolitical, economic and social issues confronting our region.

Three of the world's leading physicists, including the inaugural speaker for the Marshall-Warren Lecture Series, will be visiting The University of Western Australia over the next three weeks to deliver academic and public lectures on science.

A good old Aussie oil will help soothe a worsening modern headache if Dr Kate Hammer has her way.

Winthrop Professor Alex Coram suggests that economic theorists cannot be blamed for the global financial crisis and that, for the situation to improve, we may have to start thinking about things in a radically different way …

Students from The University of Western Australia have won recognition for design concepts for the redevelopment of Royal Perth Hospital and its health precinct.

Changes in marine and atmospheric conditions will have significant effects on Western Australia's coastline, inlets, estuaries and rivers in the next 100 years.

Two Nobel Laureates - one who has an asteroid named after him - will visit The University of Western Australia for the 10th Frontiers of Fundamental Physics Symposium - the first time the international conference has been held in Australia.

A lack of concern about the most dangerous weapons on earth - nuclear weapons - is a major issue in the Asian zone and throughout the world, according to the Emeritus President of the International Crisis Group and Co-Chair of the International Commission for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, Gareth Evans.