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City of Perth: Notification of Works Crawley/Nedlands – Works Commencing 14 November 2020
Friday, 6 November 2020
City of Perth is undertaking road resurfacing works in the Crawley and Nedlands area commencing 14 November 2020.
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Welcome to the third edition of Education Quarterly
Monday, 21 September 2020
Dear colleagues,In some ways, this is the most important Education Quarterly to date.
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Development of the UWA Student Access and Participation Framework
Friday, 18 September 2020
“Special encouragement and assistance should be afforded those who may be hindered in the acquisition of sound knowledge and useful learning by lack of opportunity or means.
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GRADS presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND
Monday, 14 September 2020
THE GRADUATE DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTThe Boys In The Band
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New student innovation centre showcases UWA Student Enterprise
Friday, 11 September 2020
This year the UWA Student Guild launched Venture, their new Student Innovation Centre, which promotes student enterprise and equips students with the skills to future-proof their careers.
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Academic Integrity. There is no compromise.
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Earlier this month the Australian Government passed legislation that makes it an offence to provide or advertise academic cheating services.
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A kick towards positive fathering
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
The Men Against Violence round of the Great Northern Football League (GNFL) will be returning for its second year.
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When science and industry meet the sea
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
About Todd Bond
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City of Perth: Notification of Works Crawley/Nedlands – Works Commencing 14 September 2020
Monday, 7 September 2020
To improve service levels, the City of Perth will shortly be undertaking essential works at in the Crawley Nedlands area. Weather permitting, works are scheduled to occur from 7:00am to 5:00pm during week days as follows. Please also refer to the map:
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Academic integrity training at UWA
Friday, 4 September 2020
Academic Integrity is described by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as the ‘moral code of academia involving the use, production and dissemination of information in a respectful and responsible way’.1
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Ethics in the time of COVID-19
Thursday, 3 September 2020
The rapid passage of COVID-19 around the globe has shed an intense light on a number of critical ethical issues—from concerns about the rationing and just distribution of scarce resources such as ventilators and medicines; to questions of how to best respond to the vastly unequal impact of the virus across a range of demographic markers; to issues related to the limitations and extent of the power of states to impose restrictions and surveillance on their citizens; to the fraught business of vaccine development, distribution and uptake.
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From destruction comes creation: Tackling climate change in a post-pandemic world
Thursday, 3 September 2020
Recovering from the profound impacts of COVID-19 provides us with a unique opportunity to reset the way we operate as a society.
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UWA Grand Challenges – mobilising the University in our mission to advance the prosperity and welfare of our communities
Thursday, 27 August 2020
Grand Challenges represent the most complex, multidisciplinary and important issues facing communities at local, regional and global levels.
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Biochar and zinc application can improve wheat grown in certain soils
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture and Sultan Qaboos University in Oman have found that the combined application of biochar and zinc can mitigate stress in wheat caused by the heavy metal cadmium.
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UWA welcomes hundreds of new international students
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
More than 700 international students have commenced their studies at UWA this semester.
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Renewal of Higher Education Provider and CRICOS Provider Status
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
The National Quality Assurance Framework is a set of legislative requirements and regulatory standards that govern the operations of higher education providers such as universities.
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Navigating the ‘data revolution’ in Australian schools
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Navigating the ‘data revolution’ in Australian schools
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UWA’s new Climate Change Community of Practice
Thursday, 20 August 2020
From late May to early June, more than 40 staff members, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), participated in a series of online discussions exploring how we can work together in research, learning and teaching, and community engagement to have a greater impact on how climate change is understood, and the actions that individuals, communities and governments can take in the face of climate-driven challenges.
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COVID-19: Pandemic elections
Friday, 14 August 2020
COVID-19: Elections in times of COVID-19
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BeefLinks partnership to boost red meat industry
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
A four-year partnership between The University of Western Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) through the MLA Donor Company (MDC) has been launched to coordinate and drive an integrated research and practice change program for the West Australian Beef Industry.
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Around the Grounds: UWA Sport Clubs
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
As much of Australia emerges from social hibernation, most sport clubs are now graduallly returning to play.
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Global hunt to detect collisions in space
Monday, 20 July 2020
The results of a long-term observation campaign to detect the collision of compact objects in the Universe has been announced by a global collaboration including The University of Western Australia.
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UWA graduate association support for staff during COVID-19
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
The University of Western Australia’s graduate association, Convocation, has come out strongly supporting UWA staff who quickly developed new, innovative ways of teaching and assessing students during COVID-19.
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A new Master of Teaching course to be taught in Albany
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is currently developing a new initial teacher education (ITE) course to be taught at Albany; a Master of Teaching (F-12).
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Destination Australia Scholarships
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
A total of 16 scholarships valued at $15,000 per student per year will be made available from 2021 to students who wish to study at the UWA Albany campus.
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Smart Scholarship explores smart weed management technology
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have investigated the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to detect early-weeds in broadacre wheat crops.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture releases Annual Research Report 2019
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has released its Annual Research Report 2019 today.
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McCusker Centre celebrates 1000 student internships
Monday, 6 July 2020
A unique internship program that provides students from The University of Western Australia with an opportunity to give back to their communities has surpassed a milestone of more than 1000 internships, contributing more than 100,000 hours’ service to the community.
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UWA Medical students capture insights of different worlds
Monday, 6 July 2020
Medical students from the University of Western Australia have returned from their elective clinical placements, where they travelled to vastly different environments to Perth.
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A welcome to final year project students in Centre for Energy
Friday, 3 July 2020
The Centre for Energy extends a welcome to new and returning FYP students, and reminds them to ensure they adhere to COVID19 social distancing.
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Scientists discover how to smash quantum limits
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australia’s Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) are part of a global team of researchers that has made a surprising discovery, working out how to break quantum limits.
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UWA Noisy Guts project selected for spinoff prize
Thursday, 2 July 2020
The University of Western Australia’s ‘Noisy Guts Project’ that uses acoustic sensing technology to detect gut disorders has been selected as ‘one to watch’ in the inaugural Nature Spinoff Prize Nature Research.
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New wave of Federal funding to transform offshore energy industry
Thursday, 2 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has been awarded $5 million in Federal Government funding to establish a new research hub which will focus on harnessing data and physics-based science to better understand offshore energy environments and improve future infrastructure design.
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First Aboriginal cultural sites discovered underwater 50,000 years later
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Australia’s first Aboriginal cultural sites that were submerged under the sea after the last ice age have been discovered by a research team including scientists from The University of Western Australia. The research findings will be published in PLOS ONE.
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Awards and Achievements - June 2020
Thursday, 2 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA ranked top in Australia in five STEM subjects
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
The University of Western Australia has achieved the highest ranking among all Australian universities for five STEM subjects, according to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Subject.
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Underwater cameras reveal biodiversity hotspot in tropical marine park
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found an area of tropical ocean protected under law is a hotspot for iconic marine life but does not provide enough defence from human activities.
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Safety and Health June 2020 Newsletter
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Safety and Health June 2020 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2020
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COVID-19: Could ‘rona’ be the death of cities?
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
COVID-19: The future of cities and urban living
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COVID-19: The case for dispersal
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
COVID-19: The future of cities and urban living
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COVID-19: Climate emergency, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter: urban planning’s insurgent moment
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
COVID-19: The future of cities and urban living
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COVID-19: New policy challenges for aspiring cities
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
COVID-19: The future of cities and urban living
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COVID-19: New or normal? WA’s infrastructure needs post-COVID-19
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
COVID-19: The future of cities and urban living
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Researcher aims to find better way to treat deadly asbestos disease
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
A medical researcher from The University of Western Australia’s National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases who is passionate about advancing research into mesothelioma has been awarded the Douglas Peter Swift Scholarship.
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UWA partners with BHP and Rio Tinto to improve mining tailings management
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
A new initiative that aims to improve global tailings management has been launched through a partnership between The University of Western Australia, Rio Tinto and BHP.
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Antioxidant cocktail key to preventing Alzheimer's
Monday, 29 June 2020
Research from The University of Western Australia has found a diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants may prevent or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
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COVID-19 puts extra strain on wellbeing of Indigenous Australians
Friday, 26 June 2020
Indigenous communities must be empowered to address the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, with COVID-19 putting an additional strain on mental health, a national consensus report led by The University of Western Australia has revealed.
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Ground-breaking research uncovers genetic causes of rare diseases
Friday, 26 June 2020
A research program pioneering the use of whole genome sequencing has diagnosed hundreds of patients with rare diseases and discovered new genetic causes of disease.
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Roadmap to address dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Friday, 26 June 2020
The NHMRC National Institute of Dementia Research has launched the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Roadmap for Dementia Research and Translation, which was developed through the leadership of Dr Kate Smith and Professor Dawn Bessarab from The University of Western Australia.
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Shelling out for dinner - dolphins learn foraging skills from peers
Friday, 26 June 2020
A new study by an international team of researchers including The University of Western Australia demonstrates for the first time that dolphins can learn foraging techniques outside the mother-calf bond – showing that they have a similar cultural nature to great apes.
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How local knowledge contributes to agricultural innovation
Friday, 26 June 2020
The contribution of local knowledge and intellectual property to agricultural innovation and food security has been examined in a book published this week by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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We need to adapt fast to erosion and rising sea levels to manage coastal risks
Thursday, 25 June 2020
The impact of rising sea levels and coastal erosion will see shorelines retreat steadily and provide major challenges for planning authorities, according to a research that involved The University of Western Australia, and was contracted to GHD consultancy firm.
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Researchers awarded $1 million to advance COVID-19 projects
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
The University of Western Australia has been awarded $1 million in funding from the State Government to progress research important for improving knowledge and understanding of COVID-19 and its impact.
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Inexplicable cosmic event leaves astronomers puzzled
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
A mysterious astrophysical object that could potentially break all theoretical understanding of matter under extreme densities has been detected by a large international team of astronomers including researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA student Socks it to Sarcoma
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
UWA student athlete and Sports Council President Max Qua is currently hosting a fundraising campaign to donate to sarcoma research and outreach.
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Enhancing student experience by ‘going bush’
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
For almost 20 years, UWA has been delivering field-based units from its regional campus in Albany, with tangible benefits for both students and local regional communities.
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Destination Australia Scholarships
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
A total of 16 scholarships valued at $15,000 per student per year will be made available from 2021 to students who wish to study at the UWA Albany campus.
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A rural path puts Caleb on the right track to become a doctor
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
About CalebCaleb Kim is in his fourth and final year of medicine.
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A new Master of Teaching course to be taught in Albany
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is currently developing a new initial teacher education (ITE) course to be taught at Albany; a Master of Teaching (F-12).
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Rural health workforce grows with a university department in the West
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Health inequities between urban and rural locations are well recognised.
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Regional Strategy update
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
As part of UWA 2030, the Education Portfolio is establishing a UWA Regional Strategy.
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Pilbara growth – opportunities for UWA
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
The Pilbara region covers 507,896 square kilometres (representing 20 per cent of the State’s total land mass) and extends from the Indian Ocean in the west across the Great Sandy Desert to the Northern Territory border in the east.
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Defence of FDV perpetrators at all cost by their victims: therapists’ advocacy and support for male perpetrators
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Tackling family and domestic violence among refugee communities
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Using a trauma-informed approach to inform Best Practice Principles for Interventions with Domestic and Family Violence Perpetrators from Refugee Backgrounds
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Tackling family and domestic violence among refugee communities
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Cultural dimensions and domestic and family violence
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Tackling family and domestic violence among refugee communities
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Best Practice Principles for Interventions with Domestic and Family Violence Perpetrators from Refugee Backgrounds
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Tackling family and domestic violence among refugee communities
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Support for men and its impact on FDV within a wider picture of successful or unsuccessful refugee integration
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Tackling family and domestic violence among refugee communities
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LinkedIn Learning now available in Albany
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
LinkedIn Learning has been available for all UWA staff and students since the start of first semester last year.
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UWA Future Farm 2050 – towards the transformation of farming in the Wheatbelt
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
UWA Future Farm 2050
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Short placements transformative in shaping students’ careers
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
UWA Podiatry students experienced rural practice in the Midwest in 2019 as a result of efforts by Podiatry at UWA, and support from the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) and Rural Health West.
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Swedish expert named Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
An internationally recognised archaeologist with more than 25 years’ experience exploring the meaning and significance of rock art has been appointed Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art at The University of Western Australia.
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Mobility measures alone will not stop COVID-19 spread
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that mobility and activity restrictions alone are not as effective in halting the spread of COVID-19 in developing countries, compared to developed countries.
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Safety and Health May 2020 Newsletter
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Safety and Health May 2020 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2020
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New project to reduce risk of surgical infection
Monday, 22 June 2020
A surgeon from The University of Western Australia is leading a project that will assess the effectiveness of advanced dressings in healing high-risk surgical wounds.
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COVID-19: Creativity and collaboration needed to lift retail consumption in a post-COVID-19 world
Monday, 22 June 2020
COVID-19: The Future of Cities and Urban Living
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First crop of agriculture students from Japan join UWA
Friday, 19 June 2020
The University of Western Australia has welcomed a group of agriculture students from Nagoya University in Japan as part of a joint Doctor of Philosophy program in which students simultaneously enrol and complete part of their degree at both UWA and Nagoya University.
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Hampden Road night works - and changes to bus services during road upgrade program
Friday, 19 June 2020
The City of Nedlands has advised they are carrying out a new program of road upgrades including road surfacing and kerb repairs along Hampden Road commencing 15 June for approximately three weeks.
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Top tips for doing your COVID-19 tax return
Thursday, 18 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to almost every aspect of our lives and the last thing we need to worry about is our tax return.
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A Lifetime of Giving Back to the Community
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
One of the first group of UWA graduates in Medicine in 1959, Clinical Professor Bryant Stokes AO, neurosurgeon, has not only used his specialised training to treat patients with neurological conditions with skill and compassion but has also made time to facilitate improvements in the level of healthcare available to the people of Western Australia.
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UWA students celebrate Volunteer Week virtually
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
As a result of COVID-19, for the first time UWA Guild Volunteering held all events virtually for this year’s National Volunteer Week, which ran from 18 to 24 May.
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Female engineers share industry experiences online
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
A panel of female industry leaders with some of the most diverse and creative engineering careers in Western Australia will share their experiences at an online event next Tuesday to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day.
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Federal Government invests in athletes
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
The Australian sporting community has received a boost with news that the federal government is backing high performing athletes by investing $50.6 million over the next two years to ensure Australia remains a world-leading sporting nation.
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Scientists discover unusual underwater rivers along Australia's coastline
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have discovered underwater rivers along most of Australia’s continental shelf that are unique and do not occur at this scale anywhere else in the world. The research has been published today in Nature Scientific Reports.
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Mapping the genome could help in race to save native rat
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have unveiled a genetic analysis of an endangered native rodent, which could help researchers and conservation authorities better understand how to protect the Australian species.
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COVID-19: Impacts of historical, social and cultural determinants of health
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
COVID-19: Indigenous perspectives
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COVID-19: Equity and ethics in a pandemic: Indigenous perspectives
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
COVID-19: Indigenous perspectives
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COVID-19: What can we learn from the first smallpox epidemic and its impact on Aboriginal people?
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
COVID-19: Indigenous perspectives
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COVID-19: The need to boost digital literacy in Indigenous communities
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
COVID-19: Indigenous perspectives
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How your behaviour on social media could be limiting the quality of your news feeds
Tuesday, 16 June 2020
An international team of researchers including The University of Western Australia has examined how people’s online behaviour and preferences on social media could be limiting the quality and balance of information they receive through their news feed.
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UWA awarded Platinum status for LGBTQ inclusion
Monday, 15 June 2020
The University of Western Australia has received top honours at the 2020 Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.
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Deep reefs used as refuge by marine forests
Thursday, 11 June 2020
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found deep reefs in Western Australia can be used as a refuge by marine forests from the impacts of ocean warming.
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Risk of preterm births falls under new initiative
Thursday, 11 June 2020
The rate of potentially fatal preterm births in Western Australian hospitals can be safely reduced by up to 20 per cent when a coordinated series of interventions is applied to pregnant women, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Expert Series - Literature as a coping mechanism - waiting for the second wave
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
UWA School of Allied Health lecturer and former emergency department nurse Dr Brid Phillips says it is important we find effective coping mechanisms to address stress and fear in WA’s frontline health workers who are still “holding their breath” and remain alert and ready in case there is a sudden surge of COVID-19 during the winter period.
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UWA Sports Council celebrates 100 years
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Sports Council reached a significant milestone on 23 April when it celebrated 100 years since its formation.
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UWA reaffirms commitment to international students from China
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
There has been discomforting commentary over the past few days related to international students from China.
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UWA expertise to help shape future of Australian oceans
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
Five ocean researchers from The University of Western Australia have been selected to join the newly established Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre, a Federal Government initiative which explores the sustainable use of ocean resources to drive economic growth.
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Graduates and staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
One of The University of Western Australia’s first graduates in medicine who became one of the State’s top neurosurgeons and led improvements in Western Australian healthcare is among 13 alumni and staff members recognised in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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UWA Expert Series - Funding boost for COVID-19 research to support WA health
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
Projects led by The University of Western Australia that are focused on developing a greater understanding of the health effects of COVID-19 have received a $1.1 million funding boost through The Department of Health and Western Australian Health Translation Network grants program.
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UWA research finds new way to make hydrogen
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
A new State Government project to produce renewable hydrogen and graphite from wastewater will use technology created by The University of Western Australia.
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Mentor program to help Peel students learn about STEM careers
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
A new online mentoring pilot program launched by The University of Western Australia with support from the Alcoa Foundation will see students from years 9 to 11 in the Peel region learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career opportunities.
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UWA Expert Series - Protest at a safe distance to avoid superspreaders
Monday, 8 June 2020
As life starts to return to normal but the threat of COVID-19 remains, Professor Jon Watson, Executive Dean of UWA's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, looks at how we balance what we want to do and what we think is important with the health risk to individuals and the State as a whole.
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UWA researchers ask where should future Australians live
Monday, 8 June 2020
Australia’s population is set to double over the next century, and researchers at The University of Western Australia have created an online survey that looks at how to distribute this projected growth across the country.
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UWA researchers to predict suicide risk with artificial intelligence
Monday, 8 June 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are developing a system using artificial intelligence that can predict the likelihood of suicide in individuals most at risk, and assist with clinical decision-making.
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Black lives matter. Aboriginal lives matter. Black deaths in custody must stop
Friday, 5 June 2020
The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention at The University of Western Australia has today released a Statement on #BlackLivesMatter, and Black deaths in custody.
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Clarifying statement of UWA's borrowings
Friday, 5 June 2020
A news article in today’s Australian, with secondary reporting in The West Australian, stated that UWA’s total debt stood at $134 million.
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Advanced modelling technique unearths deep secrets from a textbook example of continental subduction
Friday, 5 June 2020
In a field trip to the western Alps in 2017 a small team including UWA Adjunct Researcher Dr Huaiyu Yuan, set to explore a “textbook” tectonic subduction zone using novel Bayesian Transdimensional Tomographic Inversion modelling.
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Australian drug chosen for global trial to treat COVID-19
Thursday, 4 June 2020
A drug developed by The University of Western Australia’s spinout company Dimerix will be used in a global trial to treat patients who have Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) as a result of COVID-19.
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UWA launches online short courses to meet need for skills
Thursday, 4 June 2020
In response to the challenges many Australians may face finding work in the coming months, The University of Western Australia has launched new online short courses that offer practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.
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Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app
Thursday, 4 June 2020
Australians who have chosen not to download the COVIDSafe app are not as concerned about security and privacy – they just don’t think COVID-19 is severe enough to make them download the app, according to research by The University of Western Australia.
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Learning to smile from behind a mask
Thursday, 4 June 2020
Learning to smile from behind a mask
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During the lockdown India’s poor fight a doubly difficult battle against COVID-19
Thursday, 4 June 2020
During the lockdown India’s poor fight a doubly difficult battle against COVID-19
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Where do I belong?
Thursday, 4 June 2020
Where do I belong?
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This lockdown is a memory
Thursday, 4 June 2020
This lockdown is a memory
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The Metaphors of COVID-19
Thursday, 4 June 2020
The Metaphors of COVID-19
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2020 Impact Report confirms Perth Festival stimulates society on a grand scale
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Perth Festival is an annual boost to Western Australia’s social wellbeing, economy and hospitality industry, a new report reveals.
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Scholarship recipient sets her sights on increasing knowledge through science
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
A University of Western Australia student who is passionate about studying the mysteries of the ocean and making science more accessible to the public has been awarded a Friends of UWA Albany Verna Rowbotham Scholarship.
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UWA Expert Series - A few daily drops may have the potential to guard against COVID-19
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Daily low-dose oral interferon in the form of nose drops, lozenges or mouth spray could have a key role to play in protecting pandemic frontline workers by triggering the immune system to constantly run in defence mode, says The University of Western Australia’s pioneering interferon researcher Associate Professor Manfred Beilharz.
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UWA Expert Series - Barry Marshall confident a COVID-19 vaccine will be developed
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
There is hope future pandemics could be controlled in as little as a few short months if current research projects working on experimental custom-made vaccine technologies are eventually successful, according to The University of Western Australia’s Nobel Laureate and Clinical Professor Barry Marshall.
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New Leadership of UWA Graduates
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
Greetings to all UWA Graduates from the new Warden, Clinical Professor Lesley Cala
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Awards and achivements - May 2020
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
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New data reveals significance of Perth super storm
Monday, 1 June 2020
Two drifting wave buoys deployed along the coast of Western Australia by researchers at The University of Western Australia have highlighted the significance of Perth’s recent super storm, recording massive waves along 1000km of WA’s coastline.
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Astronomers see ‘cosmic ring of fire’, 11 billion years ago
Friday, 29 May 2020
A University of Western Australia scientist is part of a global team of astronomers that have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy – described as a “cosmic ring of fire” – as it existed 11 billion years ago.
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Medical students get support to train in mental health first aid
Friday, 29 May 2020
Up to 8,000 medical students, including those from The University of Western Australia, will get access to mental health first aid training over the next two years under an agreement between the Australian government and Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand.
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UWA Expert Series - Crucial lessons from COVID-19 for Indigenous Australians
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Professor Patricia Dudgeon and Dr Kate Derry from the School of Indigenous Studies have spent recent weeks hard at work investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Australians.
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Powerful and large cyclones place distant coral reefs at risk
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Big and strong cyclones have the potential to damage coral reefs up to 1000km away from their paths, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
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Road resurfacing works - McGillivray Road south
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Road works to resurface deteriorated sections of McGillivray Road are scheduled to occur during June (weather conditions permitting).
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UWA Boat Club still adapting after 100 years
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Despite passing the 100 year milestone, UWA Boat Club have shown they are still able to adapt to combat the latest challenges.
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UWA Expert Series - Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as the result of shutdowns and restrictions from COVID-19.
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UWA Expert Series - New research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, University of Western Australia researchers are part of a new study designed to prepare parents and government for a potential Australia-wide vaccination program.
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ARC Linkage success will lead to more sustainable gold exploration
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
As one of the world’s leading producers, gold mining contributes substantially to gross economic output in Australia.
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COVID-19: COVID-19 and financial choices
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
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COVID-19: COVIDSafe downloads may be more about understanding people than about the design of processes
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
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COVID-19: This is a global pandemic: Why do employees still come to work sick?
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
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COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
COVID-19: The new economics of our daily lives
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Art needs funding and we need art
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
This opinion piece by UWA Professor Ted Snell was published in The West Australian on Saturday 23 May and is reprinted with the newspaper’s permission.
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International students vital
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
This opinion piece by UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander was published in The West Australian on Thursday 22 May and is reprinted with the newspaper’s permission.
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Scholarships making a difference
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Thanks to the generosity of Great Southern donors, UWA Albany was able to award nine scholarships and prizes in first semester.
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Three UWA scientists named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
Monday, 25 May 2020
Three top science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) researchers from The University of Western Australia have been elected as 2020 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
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Tyler Miller named 2019 Official of the Year
Monday, 25 May 2020
Adding to her already impressive list of accolades, rugby union referee Tyler Miller has been honoured with the UniSport 2019 Official of the Year.
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Exercise physiology students use telehealth to help community
Monday, 25 May 2020
In response to physical distancing requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise physiology students from The University of Western Australia are now offering exercise fitness and rehabilitation consultations to the local community using online telehealth.
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UWA Expert Series - Allocation of scarce health care resources raises confronting ethical issues
Monday, 25 May 2020
A researcher from The University of Western Australia has highlighted the ethical choices faced by healthcare professionals as they decide who is allocated scarce life-saving medical resources during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Healthy coral reefs need fish mix to survive
Thursday, 21 May 2020
A new study from The University of Western Australia has revealed clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of tropical coral reef ecosystems.
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Three UWA projects receive $3.1 million in national research funding
Thursday, 21 May 2020
A project that aims to learn more about WA’s ancient past through rock art and climate change in the Dampier Archipelago, research into ways of enhancing wellbeing in Australians and scientists examining community experiences of urban development, have received a combined $3.
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Early disk galaxy puts formation models in a spin
Thursday, 21 May 2020
Published today in Nature, an international team of researchers has observed a massive, rotating disk galaxy just 1.
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Scientific debate over peanut origin laid to rest
Thursday, 21 May 2020
The peanut originated 450,000 years ago, not 10,000 years ago according to research published in this month’s issue of Nature Genetics. This research is expected to put an end to a year-long scientific debate over the timeline of the cultivated peanut.
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UWA health and medical research receives $2.7 million funding boost
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Two University of Western Australia research projects looking to improve health and patient outcomes have received a combined $2.7 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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Scholarship recipient determined to make a difference to dental health in rural areas
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
A second-year Doctor of Dental Medicine postgraduate student from The University of Western Australia is this year’s recipient of the Country Women’s Association of Western Australia Rural Dental Scholarship.
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Study shows how our experiences shape who we trust
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
A study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland has examined the basis of trust and what makes some of us trust more readily than others.
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Having a Pint of Science at Home
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
UWA Marine ecologist and economist, Dr Matt Navarro, has shared his expertise with the public by joining the live Pint of Science Ask Me Anything event on 13 May.
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UWA West Coast celebrate at new look Swimming Awards
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
The 2020 Westpac Swimmer of the Year Awards were recently announced, and the UWA West Coast Swim Club celebrates yet another remarkable season.
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Two years on, Young Lives Matter says suicide prediction more important than ever
Monday, 18 May 2020
Mental health researchers at The University of Western Australia’s Young Lives Matter Foundation are moving closer to accurately identifying individuals at greater risk of suicide, so timely support can be directed to safeguard them.
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UWA Expert Series - Protecting young eyes during COVID-19 isolation
Monday, 18 May 2020
Young Australians studying from home during the COVID-19 pandemic still need to spend time outside to prevent near-sightedness, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Male treefrogs get the jump on rivals
Monday, 18 May 2020
The inconsistent sexual signals of male treefrogs have made it more difficult for females to find a quality mate, according to a new study by a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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New scholarship helps budding lawyer achieve career aspirations
Monday, 18 May 2020
A Bachelor of Arts graduate from The University of Western Australia has been awarded the first McCusker Law Scholarship to support her postgraduate studies in law.
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UWA engineering researcher recognised by global industry body
Friday, 15 May 2020
An engineering PhD student from The University of Western Australia with an interest in developing environmentally friendly oil and gas drilling processes has been globally recognised as one of the top 15 young engineering professionals in the petroleum engineering industry.
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UWA Expert Series - New process uses multiple computer models to manage COVID-19 outbreaks
Friday, 15 May 2020
Australia has relied heavily on computer models during the COVID-19 outbreak and a team of researchers, including those from The University of Western Australia, has developed a new process to harness multiple disease models for outbreak management.
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UWA Expert Series - Lessons from past pandemic wars
Friday, 15 May 2020
The only way to determine if protective immunity from COVID-19 lasts a lifetime or just a few short months is to monitor WA’s 500 ‘recovered’ cases for as long as the virus continues to circulate in the community, according to The University of Western Australia’s novel viruses expert Associate Professor Allison Imrie.
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Study confirms common antidepressant doesn't work as stroke treatment
Thursday, 14 May 2020
A large international trial has confirmed previous findings that a commonly used antidepressant is not effective in supporting the recovery of patients who have had a stroke.
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Dark-shaded body surface the key to animals avoiding predators
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Animals that have a darker pigmented surface on the upper side of their body compared to those that have the same shade all over can reduce the impact of their body shadows and remain hidden from predators, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Biological markers under the microscope at new proteomics facility
Thursday, 14 May 2020
A new cutting-edge facility at The University of Western Australia will explore biological markers associated with human health, agriculture (crops and livestock), and the diverse flora and fauna on land and marine environments.
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Resumption of UWA Activities in-line with COVID19 Restrictions - Checklist
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Please refer to this document to assist with resumption of UWA activities on Campushttps://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/3456118/UWA-COVID-19-Events-Checklist-V6-004.pdfhttps://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/assets/rtf_file/0011/3456119/UWA-COVID-19-Events-Checklist-V6-004.rtf
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COVID-19: Temporary visa holders left behind in Australia
Thursday, 14 May 2020
COVID-19: Civil liberties and the role of the state
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COVID-19: Prisons and human rights in the time of COVID-19
Thursday, 14 May 2020
COVID-19: Civil liberties and the role of the state
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COVID-19: Mandatory vaccination and COVID-19
Thursday, 14 May 2020
COVID-19: Civil liberties and the role of the state
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Renewable Energy Project’s autonomous vehicle wins federal funding
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
The Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV) at The University of Western Australia has teamed up with local start-up company Stealth Technologies to develop a new versatile autonomous electric vehicle platform.
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Fearless campus leaders who stepped into the breach
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
This article was published online in The Australian newspaper on Tuesday 28 April and is reprinted with permission of the newspaper.
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UWA Expert Series - Why COVID-19 is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australia, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge and George Mason University have shed light on how to spot conspiracy theories arising from COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Supporting social connection and physical distancing: The importance of digital citizenship for older people
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
COVID-19: Protecting the vulnerable
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Strange hollow ball-like structures found in 80-million-year-old fossils
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australian and University of Cambridge have made a chance discovery in UK museum collections, finding hollow ball-like structures in 80-million-year-old fossils from species believed to be related to starfish and sea urchins.
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UWA Expert Series - Curb frustration and stick to government advice to ease restrictions: UWA expert
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
If we give in to our frustrations and ease up too quickly on COVID-19 restrictions - beyond what the Government advises is acceptable - then the highly infectious virus could get out of hand very quickly, warns Professor Jon Watson, Executive Dean of The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Older women more likely to conceive twins due to evolution
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Women are more likely to conceive fraternal twins once they reach their 30s as a result of an evolutionary response to combat declining embryo viability, according to a new international collaboration involving researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Ashmore Reef: new insights into remote and fragile ecosystem
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
On a satellite photo, the Ashmore Reef Marine Park is no more than a tiny teal dot in the middle of the Timor Sea about 630 km north of Broome, perching on the edge of Australia’s continental shelf.
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Safety and Health April 2020 Newsletter
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Safety and Health April 2020 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2020
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Clearing up confusion over hand sanitisers
Monday, 11 May 2020
The need to wash our hands during the COVID-19 crisis has led to unprecedented demand for hand sanitiser however, despite the label, cosmetic hand sanitisers may not be as effective as they claim to be.
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Every Australian needs to keep a lid on social distancing backlash
Monday, 11 May 2020
While each Australian is dealing with pandemic mental health stressors in their own way, COVID denial is an ineffective approach to dealing with anxiety that could prove dangerous to the country if it emerges as a social distancing backlash, according to psychology expert Professor Colin MacLeod.
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Help me kelp you, ARC grant supports kelp restoration project
Monday, 11 May 2020
Dr Thomas Wernberg (Associate Professor, UWA Oceans Institute), Dr Melinda Coleman (UWA adjunct from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment), and Dr Karen Filbee-Dexter (DECRA Fellow, UWA Oceans Institute) have been awarded a grant from the ARC for their project “Restoring Blue Forests with Green Gravel”.
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Incel terrorist attacks pose an increasing threat
Friday, 8 May 2020
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that self-identified ‘Incels’ (involuntary celibates, young men who cannot find female sexual partners), present a national security issue.
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Friday 8 May update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, 8 May 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Ocean gliders to examine impact of heatwave affecting northern Australia
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Ocean gliders operated by The University of Western Australia from The Australian Integrated Marine Observing System’s (IMOS) facility have been deployed off the coast of Broome this week to collect ocean temperature data vital for understanding the marine and land heatwave affecting northern Australia.
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Pandemic pondering - 10 new ethical problems emerging from COVID-19
Thursday, 7 May 2020
As WA works out how to wind back some of its COVID restrictions without becoming complacent, there are still many important ethical issues that we are grappling with as a society.
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New guidelines highlight importance of managing high blood pressure
Thursday, 7 May 2020
A new global set of guidelines released today (International Society of Hypertension 2020 Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines) will help countries across the world manage hypertension, which is particularly critical in the current COVID-19 environment.
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UWA Expert Series - Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
The winding back of a limited number of COVID restrictions is likely to trigger a new wave of anxiety among Western Australians and it’s crucial that support is tailored to suit everyone’s needs across the entire community, says Professor Colin MacLeod of The University of Western Australia’s School of Psychological Science.
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Glacier hazards on the increase in the warming world
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
A global team of scientists including The University of Western Australia has found glacier detachments, which are highly destructive events, may occur more frequently as the world warms.
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Seventh annual University Mental Health Day unlike any other
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
This week university staff and students in Australia and New Zealand marked the seventh annual University Mental Health Day.
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COVID-19: Responding to the homelessness impacts of COVID-19
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
COVID-19: Protecting the vulnerable
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COVID-19: Known unknowns: Scaling up UK contact tracing in a crisis
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
COVID-19: Protecting the vulnerable
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COVID-19: Autistic people and their families should not be left behind during (or after) the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
COVID-19: Protecting the vulnerable
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2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 and Div 2 Postponed
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
UniSport Australia will postpone the 2020 UniSport Nationals Div 1 and Div 2, which were due to be hosted in Perth from 26 September to 2 October.
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Awards and Achievements - April 2020
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA Expert Series - World leading marine scientists Zoom in to help Year 12 students
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Some of the world’s leading marine scientists will be Zooming in to high school classrooms this term to help Year 12 students achieve their best in their final year of study amid the COVID-19 confusion.
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Tuesday 5 May update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Semester 1, 2020 exam timetable released
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Dear Students,
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UWA Expert Series - WA expertise produces 10,000 face shields to support frontline health workers
Monday, 4 May 2020
The University of Western Australia, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, WA Department of Health and Adarsh Australia have teamed up to manufacture up to 10,000 face-shields initially to support the WA health system and protect frontline workers responding to COVID-19.
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Works to commence on new Forrest Hall building
Monday, 4 May 2020
Forrest Hall (stage 2) is moving into construction phase on the main building, adjacent to the existing Forrest Hall.
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Mobile grand piano entertains local Perth aged-care residents
Friday, 1 May 2020
With many elderly and vulnerable Australians remaining inside their homes during the COVID-19 outbreak, a musician from The University of Western Australia has helped provide musical entertainment for the residents of a Perth aged-care facility.
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Car driver and cyclist interactions under the microscope
Friday, 1 May 2020
Car drivers and cyclists often share the roads and their interaction can cause friction between the two parties.
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UWA Expert Series - Medical schools ready to boost hospital capacity with new medical assistant roles
Friday, 1 May 2020
A new role which allows final year medical students to work inside hospitals has been designed to enable Australia’s healthcare capacity to be immediately increased if required in response to COVID-19.
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Study finds decline in heart attack and stroke in Type 2 diabetics
Friday, 1 May 2020
A study by The University of Western Australian and Fremantle Hospital with support from the Raine Foundation and NHMRC has found the rate of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular complications has improved in people with diabetes over the past 20 years.
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Friday 1 May update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, 1 May 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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UWA farewells first female engineering graduate
Thursday, 30 April 2020
The University of Western Australia is saddened to note the passing of UWA’s first female engineering graduate Roslyn MacKinlay (nee’ Clarke).
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UWA expert series - Boost in science literacy may have changed our heroes
Thursday, 30 April 2020
There are indications that the general public’s scientific literacy may have improved in recent months due to a strong desire to keep up with the latest on COVID-19 and this may be having an impact on both our heroes and the power of social media influencers, according to researcher from UWA.
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UWA Expert Series - DNA may hold the key to protecting populations from COVID-19
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Scientists from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Science are part of a global team that is developing a new DNA test for COVID-19, which can provide faster and more detailed results than other tests.
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UWA Expert Series - What it will take to get those who don't like vaccines to have a COVID-19 jab
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Experts from The University of WA are eager to start work on trying to determine how to ensure the WA public fully embraces any new COVID-19 vaccine that is discovered and that the uptake is high enough to protect the community.
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Researcher investigating leadership gains national attention
Thursday, 30 April 2020
A researcher from The University of Western Australia who is examining how a person’s self-identity influences the way they lead others has been selected to present her research at the 2020 FameLab national final.
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Thursday 30 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, 30 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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UWA Expert Series - UWA joins expert taskforce to help government response to COVID-19
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
The University of Western Australia has contributed nine top researchers to a taskforce of more than 100 experts across the Group of Eight (Go8) Universities that has today released a Roadmap to Recovery report, designed to help the Federal Government plot the best path through COVID-19.
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UWA Nedlands FC Keep Connected
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
UWA clubs are finding innovative ways to stay connected and engage with their sport despite current restrictions.
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Launch of Support our Students (SOS) – COVID-19 Emergency Appeal
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Dear UWA Staff,
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First ever virtual Ordinary Meeting for Convocation
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Unprecedented times have called for extraordinary measures right across The University of Western Australia, including for the Convocation of UWA Graduates.
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Convocation Flag Flies For One Week
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Convocation of UWA Graduates: Convocation flag flying from community flag pole for one week.
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UWA marketing gurus say farewell
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Two of our most senior and respected marketing professors have said farewell to UWA, after many years of dedicated service. Luckily, they will be staying around to share their wisdom as Emeritus Professors.
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Safety and Health February 2020 Newsletter
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Safety and Health February 2020 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2020
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COVID-19: Hard exit
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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COVID-19: The psychology of panic buying
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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COVID-19: COVID-19 and the importance of financial literacy
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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COVID-19: The economic and health challenges facing Indonesia from COVID-19
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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COVID-19: Bring manufacturing back!
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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COVID-19: Sustainable pandemic workforces and changing job demand
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
COVID-19: The politics of economics and adjustment
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What books tell us about ourselves
Friday, 24 April 2020
Over two million new books are published around the world every year, of which about thirty thousand are published here in Australia.
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UWA Expert Series - Study to look at how people adapt to social isolation during COVID-19
Friday, 24 April 2020
A team of scientists from The University of Western Australia’s School of Psychological Science has launched a study to understand the mental health effects of physical isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UWA study reveals outer metropolitan cancer patients most out-of-pocket
Friday, 24 April 2020
Cancer patients living in outer metropolitan areas in Western Australia are more out-of-pocket than their rural counterparts according to a new study by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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50th Reunion of Graduates of 1970
Thursday, 23 April 2020
This year is the 50th anniversary for graduates of 1970.
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2020 UWA Convocation Election Results
Thursday, 23 April 2020
RESULTS OF CONVOCATION ELECTIONS OF WARDEN, DEPUTY WARDEN AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF CONVOCATION
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UWA Expert Series - Migrants teach us how to care across distances
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Social distancing is teaching communities to find new ways to stay socially connected, yet physically distant migrant families have long learnt how to stay close according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Thursday 23 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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UWA Expert Series - Local trials to test effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
University of Western Australia researchers are hopeful local trials of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine will not only determine if it is an effective way to boost the immune systems of frontline health workers but show whether it can be used as a whole-population COVID-19 protection measure when Australia’s borders are eventually opened again.
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UWA Expert Series - UWA experts help tackle COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
The University of Western Australia has launched an expert series showcasing the health and medical expertise of its clinicians, academics and researchers who are leading efforts to address the COVID-19 health crisis.
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UWA Expert Series - Mental resilience on the COVID-19 frontline
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Lessons about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from Australia’s emergency workers and bushfire fighters indicate it is essential frontline healthcare workers, as much as possible, be given adequate time to process, rest and recover after each shift caring for COVID-19 patients, according to The University of Western Australia’s mental health researcher Associate Professor David Lawrence.
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Back to basics as student athletes train from home
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Many athletes are largely confined to the indoors, unable to properly train yet trying their best to maintain their fitness level. UWA Sport have checked in with our student athletes to see how they are adapting.
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UWA Expert Series - UWA finance expert offers top tips to manage finances during COVID-19
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Navigating finances during COVID-19 at a time of financial and employment uncertainty can be challenging, so Dr Elizabeth Ooi from The University of Western Australia Business School has put together some tips to help people make the most of their budget.
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UWA Expert Series - Ensuring global food security during COVID-19
Monday, 20 April 2020
An agricultural expert from The University of Western Australia has warned that while Australia is one of the most food secure countries in the world, COVID-19 presents complex challenges for the food security of vulnerable communities and nations where hunger and malnutrition are already common.
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Monday 20 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Monday, 20 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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COVID-19: China, COVID-19 and public policy
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: Does policy borrowing make sense during an international public health crisis?
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: Black Swans? Leveraging Western Australia’s public and private sector capacity in a post-COVID-19 world
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: Small island, big island: Singapore and Australia compared
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: Policy ‘borrowing’ among the states
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: The Indian COVID-19 episode: Unprepared lockdown and its impact
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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COVID-19: Policy learning in a pandemic: The UK perspective
Monday, 20 April 2020
COVID-19: Comparing jurisdictions - opportunities for policy borrowing?
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UWA will admit students on Year 11 results
Sunday, 19 April 2020
This article by UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander first appeared in the online edition of The Australian newspaper on April 14 and is reprinted with the newspaper's permission.
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2020 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Friday, 17 April 2020
A second-year Law student with a quiet determination to make the world a better place has been awarded this year’s Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Expert Series - Researchers working together will provide best defence against COVID-19
Thursday, 16 April 2020
UWA’s Professor Toby Richards shares his insight on COVID-19 treatment, clinical trials and why buying time through isolation and ramping up collaboration is our best chance of defence.COVID-19 insight from Professor Toby Richards
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UWA researchers create new way to detect breast cancer more accurately
Thursday, 16 April 2020
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has developed a new way to more accurately detect breast cancer in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery.
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UWA Zadko Telescope helps track ambitious space mission to Mercury
Thursday, 16 April 2020
Space scientists from The University of Western Australia have worked with the European Space Agency to provide continuous imaging of a space probe passing Earth while on a journey to Mercury.
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How student athletes are training at home
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Athletes across the world are having to get creative to stay healthy and pass time while social distancing, and many have adjusted to training at home or found new hobbies to fill up the time.
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Wednesday 15 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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COVID-19 provides new insights for contracts of the future
Thursday, 9 April 2020
COVID-19 has presented new challenges and complexities that may affect the way consumer and business contracts factor in unforeseen circumstances in the future, according to an expert from The University of Western Australia’s Law School.
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Obesity linked to earlier need for knee replacements
Thursday, 9 April 2020
A study led by The University of Western Australia and Fiona Stanley Hospital and published in BMJ Journals has found obese patients undergo knee replacements around eight years earlier than those who are a regular weight.
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How will a $214 billion war on two fronts be paid for?
Thursday, 9 April 2020
This opinion piece by Professor Peter Robertson and Rod Tyers, from UWA's Business School, is reprinted with the permission of The Australian Financial Review newspaper.
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New online learning solutions to support UWA community
Thursday, 9 April 2020
The University of Western Australia has partnered with Microsoft to rapidly implement new online learning and collaboration solutions, supporting University staff and students working and studying remotely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Friday 9 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, 9 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Literature and Politics: Using literary perspectives sensitively to inform public policy
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Literature and Politics
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Literature and Politics: The House of Representation
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Literature and Politics
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Literature and Politics: Policy and story in a time of contagion
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Literature and Politics
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UWA Expert Series - UWA expert warns being too confident too soon could be dangerous for WA
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
WA is risking COVID-19 disease flare-ups across the state if it becomes too confident too soon and responds to the recent “flattening of the curve” by easing up on strict social distancing restrictions, warns The University of Western Australia’s Professor Jon Watson, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Computer modelling to protect populations from groundwater contamination
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
A team of scientists including The University of Western Australia has developed a computer model that can analyse and predict arsenic groundwater contamination, which can poison drinking water.
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How to find reliable and accurate sources of information during COVID-19
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
With a sea of information available about COVID-19, and much of it conflicting advice, it can be challenging to find the most useful and accurate information.
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UWA graduate joins Australia’s front line medical team in Canberra
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
While he may feel he was lucky to be “in the right place at the right time”, there’s no doubt that the skills and experience gained from working in some of the world’s most vulnerable and war-torn countries helped UWA medicine graduate Nick Coatsworth secure the role of Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Australia.
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UWA offers financial support to students
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
The University of Western Australia has moved swiftly to introduce new measures of financial support for students affected by COVID-19.
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Keeping a healthy heart during COVID-19
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
People who suffer from cardiovascular disease and hypertension are vulnerable during COVID-19 and need to be protected, according to an expert in cardiovascular health from The University of Western Australia.
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Cannabis proven to help insomniacs sleep
Tuesday, 7 April 2020
The results of a world-first study at The University of Western Australia have shown that medicinal cannabis can be used as a novel treatment for adults suffering from chronic insomnia.
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Monday 6 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Monday, 6 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Student community comes together
Monday, 6 April 2020
What a crazy month it has been! It's hard to believe it has only been three weeks since the campus moved online.
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Transforming Laboratory Education at UWA
Monday, 6 April 2020
The practice of hands-on techniques and the process of problem solving in the laboratory are essential employability skills for many students from a range of disciplines across the faculties at UWA.
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Finding novel and interesting ways to keep students engaged
Sunday, 5 April 2020
Forming a live virtual ensemble, finding and documenting 'virtual artefacts’, sharing online ‘learning lunches’ and turning theatre productions into radio-plays are just some of the ways staff and students across the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education are embracing the challenge of learning online.
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UWA Coding Boot Camp Virtual Demo Day
Saturday, 4 April 2020
The culmination of UWA’s inaugural 24-week Coding Boot Camp, delivered in person on campus through UWA’s partnership with Trilogy Education Services (Australia), was to be marked by a Demo Day event in Perth’s CBD on Thursday 19 March.
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EDUFlex toolkit optimal for off-campus learning
Saturday, 4 April 2020
The EEU is committed to providing great opportunities for off-campus learning and teaching through EDUFlex.
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UWA Library goes virtual
Saturday, 4 April 2020
The University Library prides itself on providing innovative and engaging physical and digital spaces and services.
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Virtual Yarning Circles
Saturday, 4 April 2020
The School of Indigenous Studies continued to practice Indigenous methods of teaching and learning online in a unit about the revitalisation of Indigenous Knowledge.
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A cat’s in disguise in the name of online science
Saturday, 4 April 2020
Staff and students (and a now famous 'Perth catfish') across various schools in the Faculty of Science provided great examples of adapting to the online teaching environment.
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UWA researchers to showcase their science findings live
Friday, 3 April 2020
Six early career researchers from The University of Western Australia researching topics such as how their self-image influences the way leaders lead others and how to stop deadly bacteria from accessing sugar in the body have been selected to present their research at the 2020 FameLab Western Australia semi-final.
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Migrant women at risk of stillbirth during first two years in Australia
Friday, 3 April 2020
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found the first two years after arrival in Australia holds the highest risk of stillbirth in migrant women and improving access to healthcare is vital in reducing this.
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Autonomous robot could help in the search for signs of life in space
Friday, 3 April 2020
A new autonomous robot developed by engineers at NASA and tested in Antarctica by a team of researchers, including an engineer from The University of Western Australia, is destined for a trip into outer space and could, in the future, search for signs of life in ocean worlds beyond Earth.
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Friday 3 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, 3 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Destined for Marine Science; James Hehre is Here!
Thursday, 2 April 2020
The son of a marine biologist and palaeontologist, Dr. James Hehre was born with a love for oceans and science. Raised in marine labs around the world and inspired by his scientist parents, James’ career in marine science seems almost inevitable.
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New pathway aims to alleviate concerns of year 12 ATAR students
Thursday, 2 April 2020
The University of Western Australia has introduced a new admissions pathway to help Year 12 ATAR students worried about a substantial interruption to their studies due to COVID-19.
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Ground-breaking 32-day journey explores never before seen depths of Bremer Bay Canyon
Thursday, 2 April 2020
The Falkor, the 83-metre-long oceanographic research vessel, was home to a team of international scientists lead by Dr Julie Trotter, an ARC Future Fellow from UWA, on a month long expedition to explore the unchartered depths of the Bremer, Leeuwin, and Perth submarine canyons located off the south west coast of Western Australia.
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Thursday 2 April update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Rough sleepers in Perth need accommodation to prevent COVID-19 taking hold
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
While Australians are being urged to stay home and self-isolate, more than 100,000 Australians experiencing homelessness are at high risk of COVID-19 because of chronic health conditions and no home in which to isolate.
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Cooperative male dolphins match the tempo of each other's calls
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Bristol has found that when it comes to working together, male dolphins coordinate their behaviour just like us.
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Semester 1 assessment guidelines
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Dear UWA staff
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Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Dear UWA staff
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COVID-19: The other pandemic: The impact of COVID-19 on violence against women
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
COVID-19: The public health emergency and the disproportionately disadvantaged
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COVID-19: Changing welfare policy in response to COVID-19
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
COVID-19: The public health emergency and the disproportionately disadvantaged
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COVID-19: Flattening the curve has its costs: understanding the mental health and psychosocial impact of social distancing
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
COVID-19: The public health emergency and the disproportionately disadvantaged
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COVID-19: Good sense and social justice in the control of Australia’s COVID-19 epidemic
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
COVID-19: The public health emergency and the disproportionately disadvantaged
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COVID-19: Disproportionate disadvantage in the campaign to arrest COVID-19
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
COVID-19: The public health emergency and the disproportionately disadvantaged
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COVID-19 could be a game-changer, as scientists race to develop a vaccine
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
COVID-19 could and should be a game-changer, and may see improvements to global health regulations making vaccines faster to develop, test and introduce in the future, according to an expert in health policy and law from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Judo Club go online
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Classes around the world have begun transitioning online in a bid to minimise the spread of COVID-19, and the UWA Judo Club is no exception.
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UWA researcher warns community against acting on faux-medical advice
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has cautioned people against relying on unverified medical advice and natural remedies in lieu of real science as the COVID-19 virus situation continues to unfold.
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Awards and Achievements - March 2020
Monday, 30 March 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA Response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Monday, 30 March 2020
Dear UWA Staff
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Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Monday, 30 March 2020
Dear UWA Staff,
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UWA sanitiser to protect most vulnerable from COVID-19
Friday, 27 March 2020
Some vulnerable groups such as the elderly, small businesses and people in self-isolation from COVID-19 will be provided with hand sanitiser through a new initiative led by The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with UWA’s local Federal MP, Celia Hammond.
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Wonder Women everywhere: female achievement front and centre at IOMRC International Women’s Day Celebrations
Friday, 27 March 2020
“Why and how to have women in the mix?" This big question formed the focal point of this year’s IOMRC International Women’s Day celebrations, held on 10 March.
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UWA moves quickly to online learning
Friday, 27 March 2020
The University of Western Australia has transitioned rapidly to an online mode to ensure continuity of teaching for students as well as the safety of its workforce.
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A year of success with LinkedIn Learning
Friday, 27 March 2020
As the semester started, LinkedIn Learning at UWA celebrated its first birthday.
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Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, 27 March 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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UWA marine researcher chosen to tackle global ocean challenges
Thursday, 26 March 2020
A senior research fellow at The University of Western Australia is one of only two Australians to be awarded a prestigious international grant to address some of the most critical challenges facing the world’s oceans.
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Free program to help kids stay active and healthy at home
Thursday, 26 March 2020
A program run by The University of Western Australia is providing much-needed resources to help children and families remain active during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
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Thursday 26 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Dear UWA staff
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New criminology course to advance criminal justice research
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Responding to rising interest in crime prevention and the need for more Australian research in the criminal justice sector, The University of Western Australia has launched a new criminology major.
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PROSH goes digital: available online for the first time ever
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
For the first time ever, The University of Western Australia’s student newspaper PROSH will be sold online to raise money for three local charities.
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New ‘Living Report’ on Australia’s changing oceans
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Over 70 scientists from across 16 different institutions have united to launch a new ‘living document’ that offers unprecedented insight into Australia’s vast and valuable marine estate.
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Wednesday 25 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Dear colleagues,
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Combined social distancing measures prove effective in reducing spread of COVID-19
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
New world-leading research by The University of Western Australia has confirmed that social distancing measures such as working from home, self-isolation, and community contact reduction are highly effective in reducing the number of cases of COVID-19.
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New program to monitor adverse effects of new vaccines
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
A new Australian pilot program led by The University of Western Australia, in partnership with SmartVax, MedAdvisor and the Queensland University of Technology, will monitor the effects of flu vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season.
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Tissues, paper towels and wipes can block toilets if flushed
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Waste water engineering researchers from The University of Western Australia have emphasised the importance of only flushing toilet paper down the toilet, instead of using alternatives such as tissues, which could compromise WA’s sewerage infrastructure.
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Tuesday 24 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Dear UWA staff,
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Student diagnosed with COVID-19
Monday, 23 March 2020
The University of Western Australia can confirm a student who recently returned to Perth from overseas exchange has tested positive to COVID-19.
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Staying connected while we practise social distancing
Monday, 23 March 2020
With people being asked to limit their contact with others to minimise the spread of COVID-19, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has suggested ways people can ensure they still stay socially connected without face-to-face contact, and look after their mental health.
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UWA set to fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Monday, 23 March 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of a global research team that is developing ways to slow the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Monday 23 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Monday, 23 March 2020
Dear UWA Staff
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Coronavirus and breastfeeding - UWA researchers clarify the facts
Friday, 20 March 2020
As the COVID-19 virus situation continues to unfold, The University of Western Australia’s lactation research team has put together information to help doctors and health professionals support breastfeeding mothers by outlining the known facts.
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Making team briefings happen in operating theatres
Friday, 20 March 2020
Getting the whole medical team together in one room for a pre-surgical list meeting sounds like a no-brainer but a new study published in BMJ Open has found that medical staff face many barriers to holding team briefings.
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Friday 20 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, 20 March 2020
Dear UWA staff
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UWA to change teaching methods in response to COVID-19
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
The University of Western Australia will ramp up campus health and safety measures and move to online teaching from next Monday 23 March, in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
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Early care key to preventing stillbirth in migrant women
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say the key to decreasing stillbirth in Australian women who were born overseas lies in early care and good information provided at the start of pregnancy.
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Wednesday 18 March update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Dear UWA staff
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Students to tackle global challenges through Forrest scholarships
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Seven students have been awarded prestigious Forrest Scholarships to carry out research at The University of Western Australia.
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Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety measures
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Dear UWA staff
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Updated information for staff regarding COVID-19
Monday, 16 March 2020
Dear UWA staff
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New centre for LNG and hydrogen research to support future energy exports
Friday, 13 March 2020
The University of Western Australia will lead the new Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre set to position Australia as a global leader in the development and testing of new LNG and Hydrogen technologies.
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$30 million boost for sustainable mine closure in regional Australia
Friday, 13 March 2020
A national consortium jointly led by The University of Western Australia and University of Queensland has secured almost $30 million from the Federal Government to support regional Australian communities facing local mine closures.
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Scientists uncover how invasive plants gain a head start after fire
Thursday, 12 March 2020
New research from The University of Western Australia has shed light on why some invasive plants make a better comeback after a fire, outstripping native species in the race for resources.
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Farewell to The Winthrop Singers Musical Director Dr Nicholas Bannan
Thursday, 12 March 2020
We bid farewell to The Winthrop Singers Musical Director, Dr Nicholas Bannan, in his final choral service on Thursday 21 May. Dr Bannan established the elite chamber choir for UWA students, staff and the community 13 years ago, on Thursday 8 March 2007.
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Indigenous students to boost Aboriginal communities
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Twelve Indigenous students – the largest ever cohort to study medicine in any year – have commenced their postgraduate studies at The University of Western Australia.
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New course to tackle growing eye disease among Australians
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Next year, The University of Western Australia will offer the State’s first and only Doctor of Optometry degree to tackle an increase in eye complications from chronic diseases and conditions suffered by millions of Australians.
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New UWA Web Accessibility Policy
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
The University has launched a Web Accessibility Policy, which will improve the way University online learning content and public web content is made accessible to people with a disability or medical condition.
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New study reveals hidden impact of marine heatwaves
Monday, 9 March 2020
A new study by an international team of researchers including The University of Western Australia reveals the worst marine heatwave ever recorded off Western Australia was responsible for a massive loss of genetic diversity in underwater forests.
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WA patients to benefit from medical research boost
Friday, 6 March 2020
Western Australia's medical innovation and research capabilities have received a substantial boost with $2.
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COVID-19 learning and teaching support
Friday, 6 March 2020
Dear Heads of Schools and Education Leaders Network,
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Genetic diversity improves yield in hybrid crop varieties
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture and University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have discovered that high levels of genetic diversity and dominant genes in grain crops such as wheat, barley or rice leads to the production of greater yields in hybrid varieties.
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UWA initiative supports healthcare innovation and early stage entrepreneurs
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Healthcare innovation in Western Australia has received a boost under a new initiative that will help Australia’s brightest minds in medicine, business, research and engineering develop into medtech entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups.
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Health and safety precautions regarding coronavirus
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Dear students,
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UWA achieves strong results in QS Rankings
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
The University of Western Australia achieved outstanding results in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject Area, maintaining its top ranking in the State with the highest number of subjects ranked in the top 100 globally. The QS Rankings ranked 1,368 universities globally.
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International travel advice for staff and students
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Dear Colleagues
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Health and safety precautions regarding coronavirus
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Dear Colleagues
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Awards and achievements - February 2020
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Researcher awarded national medal for engineering science
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
The University of Western Australia’s Associate Professor Britta Bienen has been awarded the prestigious John Booker Medal in Engineering Science for her contribution towards improving the safety and reliability of offshore foundations.
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Aboriginal Australians at greater risk of stroke
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Aboriginal Australians under 60 years of age who suffer from atrial fibrillation are three times more likely to experience a stroke than non-Aboriginal patients, according to a new study by The University of Western Australia.
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Advice regarding COVID-19 and work practices
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Dear Colleagues,
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Deep-sea coral gardens discovered in canyons off Australia's South West
Friday, 28 February 2020
Stunning ‘gardens’ of deep-sea corals have been discovered in the Bremer Canyon Marine Park by Australian and international scientists during an oceanographic expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor.
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Experts warn Australia at risk from drought, rising water levels
Friday, 28 February 2020
Leading water and coastal engineering experts from The University of Western Australia warn one of the biggest risks facing Australia is water security, with some regional towns experiencing water shortage to the point where they are unable to respond to bushfires and coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels.
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Works underway at Barry J Marshall Library
Friday, 28 February 2020
There are some changes happening at the Barry J Marshall Library.
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Illicit seafood trade costing up to $26 billion each year
Thursday, 27 February 2020
Up to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches are being traded illicitly every year, costing the legitimate market between $14 and $26 billion in trade annually, researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of British Columbia have found.
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RAC partnership offers new ways to ‘whoosh’ around UWA campus
Thursday, 27 February 2020
The University of Western Australia has partnered with RAC to launch a new multi-mode transport service – making it the first university in WA to offer a broad range of convenient and environmentally friendly ways to get around campus.
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How exercise conditions can shape post-workout food intake
Thursday, 27 February 2020
People who incorporate sprints into their exercise may be more likely to make healthier food choices after their workout, according to a new study by The University of Western Australia and James Cook University.
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Safety and Health January 2020 Newsletter
Thursday, 27 February 2020
Safety and Health January 2020 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2020
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2019 Newsletter
Thursday, 27 February 2020
Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2019
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A love for the sea and passion for sustainability lead anthropologist Dirima to the Oceans Institute
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Dirima Cuthbert is an anthropologist with a degree in environmental design.
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UWA's top teachers recognised in Australian Awards for University Teaching
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Four academics from The University of Western Australia have been presented with awards to recognise their innovative and engaging contributions to student education in the 2020 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Australian farmers to reap rewards from weed chipper
Monday, 24 February 2020
The University of Western Australia has partnered with a WA-based manufacturing company to commercialise an award-winning mechanical weed chipper that serves as a ground-breaking alternative to the use of herbicides for weed management in large scale cropping operations.
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UWA pole vaulters claim victory in Auckland
Monday, 24 February 2020
UWA pole vaulters were in form as they claimed victory in both the men’s and women’s events in windy conditions at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland.
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UWA recognised for gender diversity and equity in STEMM
Friday, 21 February 2020
The University of Western Australia is one of 11 organisations to be awarded an internationally recognised Athena SWAN Bronze Award last night for its commitment to gender diversity in the STEMM subjects of science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine.
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Accounting degree incorporating CA qualification gives students a head start
Friday, 21 February 2020
Students enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting at The University of Western Australia will now be able to complete the professional requirements of the Charted Accountants (CA) qualification as part of their degree, in a move that will set students apart in the job market.
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Engineering scholarship recipient sails off to Germany
Thursday, 20 February 2020
An engineering graduate from The University of Western Australia who is passionate about marine engineering is heading to Bremen, Germany, after being offered an opportunity to work with shipbuilding company Lürssen.
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UWA Hockey makes key coaching appointment
Thursday, 20 February 2020
UWA Hockey Club has announced the appointment of former Kookaburra, club legend and life member, Tristram Woodhouse, as Director of Hockey.
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Indigenous medical students a boost to the Aboriginal community
Thursday, 20 February 2020
This year, twelve Indigenous students have commenced postgraduate Medicine.
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Digitally-supported learning for students impacted by travel restrictions (message to staff)
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Dear colleagues,
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New technology to speed up the development of more resilient crops
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
A research collaboration led by The University of Western Australia has created a new technique that speeds up the development of seeds, producing better quality and more abundant pulse crops.
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Roadworks along Hackett Drive until 4 April
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Roadworks have commenced on Hackett Drive, and will run through until 4 April 2020.
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UWA scientists part of a new Perth space agency
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
The University of Western Australia is part of a new consortium that will position Perth as a global centre for remote operations in space, where universities and industry will collaborate on space exploration projects such as NASA's Lunar Gateway.
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Inspiring oceans interest and ownership is key for Tina
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
You may have noticed a familiar face on the fifth floor, Tina Zhang from OceanWorks has joined the Oceans Institute’s science communication team!
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 10th March 2020: "Why politics?" by Diana Warnock
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Diana Warnock, a former newspaper and radio journalist, went into politics at the age of 52 when she was elected as the State member of Parliament for Perth in 1993.
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Hackett scholarships help students access tertiary education
Monday, 17 February 2020
The University of Western Australia has welcomed more than 200 students through its new Hackett Scholarship program, which provides financial support to students from regional and metropolitan areas to ease the transition to university.
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In memory of Aboriginal trailblazer Irwin Lewis
Friday, 14 February 2020
The University of Western Australia has paid tribute to Irwin Lewis, the first Aboriginal student to attend UWA, who passed away on January 28 at the age of 80.
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Important information about orientation and the start of Semester (message to students)
Friday, 14 February 2020
Dear students,
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Novel coronavirus update – support for affected students (From the Vice-Chancellor)
Thursday, 13 February 2020
Dear colleagues,
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2019 Convocation Sports Star of the Year Awarded to Nat Fyfe
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Nat Fyfe is a footballing superstar.
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Women invited to share their experience surrounding abortion
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Women who have experienced an abortion are invited to take part in a study into the post-abortion experience.
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High-tech lab goes to sea to find heat resistant corals
Monday, 10 February 2020
Marine scientists are using portable ship-borne aquaria in the search for heat-resistant corals that could survive warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change.
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Keeping big business accountable for financial misconduct
Monday, 10 February 2020
Benjamin Franklin once wrote in a letter that nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. In corporate Australia, sometimes it feels like the only certain thing is financial misconduct.
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CHPR5520 Combustion Science and Technology
Monday, 10 February 2020
Dongke Zhang and his Centre for Energy team invite Master of Professional Engineering candidates to enrol in the above elective unit.
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Boomerangs - from an effective tool to a national symbol
Friday, 7 February 2020
The Berndt Museum of Anthropology at The University of Western Australia is pleased to announce its newest exhibition, Boomerang - A National Symbol, which opens on Saturday 8 February 2020.
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Perth Festival Lights Up for 2020
Friday, 7 February 2020
Perth Festival’s epic summer celebration of people and place bursts into brilliant life this weekend to welcome everyone to share another fantastic February full of promise and wonder.
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Secondary students recognised in UWA Junior Art and Design Award
Friday, 7 February 2020
Young local artists and designers were recognised at The University of Western Australia’s inaugural Junior Art & Design Award presentation at the School of Design last week.
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Kimberley Gwion Gwion rock art figures dated at 12,000 years
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Archaeologists at The University of Western Australia are part of a national team of researchers that has been able to more accurately date a significant number of the Kimberley’s most remarkable ancient rock art to more than 10,000 years ago.
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UWA Judo wins Best New Club Initiative
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
UWA Judo Club has been awarded Best New Club Initiative at the 2019 National Club Recognition Awards.
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Climate change law lecture raises over $7000 for bushfires
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
The UWA Law School and the Law Society of WA, with the support of the WA community, held a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) fundraiser at the University Club of Western Australia on Thursday 30 January to raise money for the Australian Red Cross' bushfire efforts.
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Message to staff regarding UWA response to coronavirus
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Dear Colleagues,
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Kurtis Marschall jumps Olympic qualifier
Monday, 3 February 2020
Student athlete Kurtis Marschall returned to form with an Olympic qualifying jump at the Jandakot Airport Track Classic.
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Statement from the Vice Chancellor - Travel restrictions to mainland China
Sunday, 2 February 2020
On February 1 the Australian Government announced that foreign citizens’ travelling from China would be unable to enter Australia. This means that non-Australian citizens, residents, and their dependents are prevented from entering Australia from mainland China.
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Travel restrictions from mainland China (From the Vice-Chancellor)
Sunday, 2 February 2020
Dear staff and students,
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Recreational fishers targeting more sharks and rays
Thursday, 30 January 2020
A new study by an international team of scientists including researchers from The University of Western Australia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe in Brazil and the University of British Columbia has revealed an increase in the fishing of threatened sharks and rays.
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Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
Thursday, 30 January 2020
When faced with unfavourable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Plants and animals sense nutrients the same way
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered that plants and animals use the same signalling process to manage their nutrient levels. The knowledge could help improve the use of energy in crops, leading to better yields in the future.
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Software gift to boost students in earth sciences
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Students and staff from The University of Western Australia’s School of Earth Sciences will benefit from a donation of important research software MoveTM, valued at £1,341,962.
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Updated information for staff regarding novel coronavirus
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Dear colleagues,
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SBS R/V Falkor is off South West Australia studying unique deep-sea canyons and corals.
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
3 members of UWA School of Biological Sciences will embark on the oceanographic research vessel RV Falkor for an expedition off south east and south west of Albany.
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UWA congratulates staff and graduates honoured on Australia Day
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
The University of Western Australia is celebrating the achievements of staff and graduates honoured in the Australian of the Year 2020 awards and in the Australia Day Honours List.
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Full entertainment revealed for Highway to Hell
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Take your pick from more than 130 free activities and events along the Highway to Hell as Perth Festival celebrates our city and its connection to Bon Scott, the iconic front man of legendary Aussie rock band, AC/DC.
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Important information for staff regarding Novel Coronavirus (message to staff)
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Dear colleagues
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When science and industry work together to answer crucial ocean questions
Sunday, 26 January 2020
For Perth born and bred PhD candidate Todd Bond, the ocean has always been a major part of his life. So it’s probably little surprise his thesis is firmly anchored in the sea.
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Home podium for Aidan Read in Asian Le Mans
Friday, 24 January 2020
After years of racing in Asia and Europe, Aidan Read put in another stellar performance on his return to Australia, finishing second in the Adelaide leg of Asian Le Mans.
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The Long Kiss Goodbye art exhibition
Thursday, 23 January 2020
The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia, in association with Perth Festival, is pleased to announce its newest exhibition – The Long Kiss Goodbye – opening on Saturday 8 February 2020.
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Uncovering hidden treasures - Australian culture goes digital
Thursday, 23 January 2020
A collaboration led by The University of Western Australia and including all five Western Australian universities, the WA State Library and the WA Museum, will establish a world-class archival quality Digitisation Centre.
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Site works to commence on Forrest Hall (stage 2) development
Thursday, 23 January 2020
In November 2018, the City of Perth granted development approval for Forrest Hall (stage 2), with UWA Senate approving the progression of the project in March 2019.
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UWA West Coast in form at WA Swimming Championships
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
The 2020 WA Swimming Championships took place last weekend (17-19 January), with spectacular displays from a range of UWA West Coast Athletes.
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Coral helper stays robust under ocean acidification
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia (Coral CoE at UWA) and the Victoria University of Wellington have found Crustose Coralline Algae, crucial to the survival of coral reefs, may be able to resist the impacts of ocean acidification caused by climate change.
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OI team prepare for an expedition of epic proportions
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
While many of us are settling back into the start of the year at work, a team of Oceans Institute researchers are getting ready for a ground-breaking second expedition to the depths of the ocean off Western Australia.
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Seven UWA high achievers awarded Fulbright scholarships
Monday, 20 January 2020
A talented musician, a computer science student who studied how artificial intelligence can be used to solve complex medical problems and an oceanographer researching ways to harness energy during severe weather events are among seven researchers and graduates from The University of Western Australia who have received 2020 Fulbright scholarships.
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New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding
Monday, 20 January 2020
Breastfeeding mothers may be encouraged to eat eggs to help prevent babies from developing an egg allergy, according to new studies by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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U18 UWA Water Polo team take bronze at Youth Championships
Friday, 17 January 2020
UWA Waterpolo 18&U Boys have defeated local rivals Melville Sharks in the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships bronze play-off match.
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Stars align for a perfect weekend of conversations
Friday, 17 January 2020
A stellar line-up of award-winning international, national and local writers will gather for Perth Festival’s annual celebration of brilliant literature and exciting ideas.
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UWA joins the University Basketball League
Thursday, 16 January 2020
Team UWA have joined the latest pathway to elite Australian sport, the University Basketball League (UBL).
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Appointment of new Head of School and Dean, UWA Dental School
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Hien Ngo to the position of Head of School and Dean, UWA Dental School and the Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia. Professor Ngo will commence this position on 1 July 2020.
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How a top ATAR student found his passion for medicine
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Travelling the remotest parts of our State and witnessing first-hand a lack of medical expertise and resources available to many communities was the catalyst for suburban Perth teenager Aldric Ratnasekera to study medicine at The University of Western Australia.
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Temporary closure of Car Park 3 and Hackett Entrance 1: 20 January - 15 February
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
From 20 January until 15 February, maintenance works will be taking place in Car Park 3 (outside Reid Library) and Hackett Entrance 1 (adjacent to the University Club).
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Temporary closure of Underwood Parade pedestrian footpath (near Agriculture)
Friday, 10 January 2020
A section of Underwood Parade between Agriculture and Prescott Court will be closed to pedestrian traffic from 27 January 2020 until June 2020.
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UWA graduate on a mission to promote a healthy body image in young women
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
A 23-year-old woman from Mandurah who grew up in the Pilbara would have been overwhelmed and confused about considering university study after school had it not been for the support and mentoring provided through The University of Western Australia’s Aspire UWA program.
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Australia’s obesity epidemic leading to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation are warning that Australia’s obesity epidemic is undermining expert attempts to reduce cardiovascular disease.
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UWA scientists crunch the numbers on a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the sun
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Scientists at The University of Western Australia have contributed to a new study with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) revealing a possible collision of two neutron stars 3.4 times heavier than the sun.
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Study reveals breastfeeding could protect babies from malaria
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
In a world first, researchers from The University of Western Australia have taken the first step towards understanding whether it may be possible for breastfeeding mothers to naturally vaccinate their babies against malaria – one of the world’s deadliest contagious diseases.
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$9 million boost for fabrication research infrastructure
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Western Australia’s fabrication and manufacturing capabilities have received a $9 million boost thanks to new funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and UWA.
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Awards and achievements - January 2020
Monday, 6 January 2020
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Mental health matters this Christmas
Thursday, 19 December 2019
The festive season can be a challenging time for some and the Young Lives Matter Foundation-UWA is encouraging people to support the mentally vulnerable and stay closely connected to family members this Christmas.
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UWA appoints first woman to Chair Business School Board
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Diane Smith-Gander AO, one of WA’s top business executives, has been appointed Chair of The University of Western Australia’s Business School Board.
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Russian Academy of Sciences honours UWA Adjunct Professor Yuri Estrin
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Adjunct Professor, Yuri Estrin, has been elected into the prestigious Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) as its foreign member, in recognition of his distinguished service to science, and career achievement.
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Convocation Day and Somerville’s 75th anniversary
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
A very special celebration
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Convocation celebrates the graduates of 1969
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
On Saturday the 2nd of November, Convocation held its annual 50th reunion luncheon.
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2019 Convocation in Brief
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Now in my last few months as Warden it is appropriate to briefly reflect on what Convocation Council has achieved over the last year, maybe even a little on the three years as Warden.
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Leadership program brings innovative students together
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
More than 120 UWA students have taken part in an innovative leadership program to enhance cultural intelligence, adaptability and collaboration.
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Learning Links Program: Placement opportunities for Shenton College work experience – September 2020
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Since 2001, UWA and Shenton College have been in an exciting and innovative partnership that provides development opportunities to staff and students at both the University and Shenton College.
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Fairway UWA celebrates graduating year 12 cohort
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
More than 80 year 12 students from across Perth have graduated from the Fairway UWA program.
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Organisations awarded for supporting student learning through internships
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
A management consulting firm, citizen science program, residential college, accounting firm and medical research centre are among organisations that have been recognised for their commitment to providing UWA students with quality internship opportunities.
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A new take on flipped classrooms
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Spanish students have given the thumbs-up to a new take on flipped classrooms, praising the innovative teaching format for “making learning easy”.
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A Community of Practice contributes to education and research around prevention of family violence
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
UWA’s Master of Strategic Communication students have been starting conversations about family and domestic violence (FDV).
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Communities of Practice bring greater collaboration across campus
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Restorative justice, women in science, and active learning are among the topics drawing UWA staff together to develop new ways of learning and teaching.
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Academic integrity
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Working with the Guild, we are highlighting the dangers of students engaging in breaches of academic integrity.
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UWA staff on track to become HEA Fellows
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Fifty teaching and professional staff from across UWA are on track to become fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
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It’s all about the students
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Empowerment. Inclusivity. Positive reinforcement. These may sound like trendy buzzwords but for Antony Gray, they’re a philosophy by which he lives – and teaches.
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Teaching Excellence Conference and Showcase
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
UWA’s recent Teaching Excellence Conference and Showcase focused on building sustainability goals into the student experience, developing an employability framework and developing outcomes-based research learning in our curriculum.
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Meet the 2020 Guild President
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
About Bre Shanahan
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Art of teaching
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
About Elena Bollweg
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Developing work ready plus graduates for an uncertain future
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Confirming the fitness of a higher education program’s purpose is a critical first step before confirming the program’s fitness for purpose.
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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.
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Student athletes crowned WA Sprint Triathlon Champions
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
UWA student athletes Jonathan Sammut and Cassia Boglio were crowned WA State Sprint Triathlon champions on Sunday morning at Whitfords Nodes Park in Hillarys.
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Welcome to the last edition of Education Quarterly for 2019
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Welcome to the latest Education Quarterly, perhaps best called “The Christmas Edition”. While it may not represent the full range of Dickensian treats for the festive season, there are excellent goodies inside this edition.
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Research to understand young people at greatest risk of suicide
Monday, 16 December 2019
The Young Lives Matter Foundation at The University of Western Australia has received $100,000 in community grants to support research to help understand and prevent youth suicide.
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OPCAT series: Australia’s obligations under OPCAT: The challenging task of establishing an effective NPM in a federal state
Monday, 16 December 2019
Our guest speaker and former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Manfred Nowak, outlines the history of the battle to eradicate the persisting practice of torture and ill-treatment around the world, and the unique potential of and risks around the implementation of OPCAT in Australia.
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OPCAT series: Implementing OPCAT in Australia: Negative globalism resurgent?
Monday, 16 December 2019
Against the backdrop of the Australian Government’s increasingly sceptical position towards what has been termed as “negative globalism”, Holly Cullen cautions how such a sentiment could pose obstacles to the country realising the full potential of an effective implementation of OPCAT in preventing human rights abuses.
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OPCAT series: The need for formal partnerships between civil society and the National Preventive Mechanism
Monday, 16 December 2019
Steven Caruana highlights the crucial role that civil society plays in the successful creation of a National Preventive Mechanism - from consultation processes to the designation of the adequate body.
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OPCAT series: Preventing torture and abuse: can we afford to rely on a complaints-based system?
Monday, 16 December 2019
UWA PPI Director Shamit Saggar examines the suitability of complaints-based monitoring mechanisms for the successful detection and, importantly, prevention of instances of torture and ill-treatment.
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Security and UniPark hours during University shutdown period
Sunday, 15 December 2019
The UniPark office will close at 1pm on Wednesday 18 December 2019 and re-open on Monday 6 January 2020. Any urgent parking enquiries during the University’s shutdown period should be directed to the Security Office.
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Three female Indigenous students graduate in Doctor of Dental Medicine
Friday, 13 December 2019
Three Indigenous women were among 232 students to graduate at a ceremony held today in The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall.
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Visiting research maths Fellowship awarded to Natalia Maslova
Friday, 13 December 2019
Congratulations to Associate Professor Natalia Maslova on being awarded this year’s Cheryl E. Praeger Visiting Research Fellowship.
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Study finds educated people more likely to help a stranger
Friday, 13 December 2019
People from highly educated neighbourhoods are more likely to help a stranger, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University.
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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.
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New UWA Vice-Chancellor announced
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
The Senate of The University of Western Australia has appointed Professor Amit Chakma as its next and 19th Vice-Chancellor commencing in July 2020.
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Research to improve broadacre farm profitability
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia has found that the most profitable sheep breeding lines for broadacre farming are Merino ewes mated with Merino or crossbred rams, with the biggest earners being market-weight Merino lambs and crossbred lambs.
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Vale Emeritus Professor André Morkel
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Emeritus Professor André Morkel played an important, formative part of the UWA Business School. We share below an excerpt from Professor Geoff Soutar’s eulogy for Emeritus Professor Morkel:
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Health researchers awarded $16.89 million in federal funding
Monday, 9 December 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have secured almost $17 million in federal funding for 11 research projects, including a promising asthma treatment and an important predictive test for parents donating a kidney to their child.
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Cricket legend visits UWA to test wearable technology
Monday, 9 December 2019
Sri Lankan spin bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan (Murali) has visited The University of Western Australia for an update on the technology that cleared his unorthodox bowling action in the late 1990s, resulting in him becoming the world record holder for the most wickets taken in both Test and one-day cricket.
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$4.6 million research centre to help improve safety on WA roads
Thursday, 5 December 2019
A new centre to carry out road safety research is being established at The University of Western Australia, which has been awarded the State Government’s $4.6 million road safety research contract for the next five years with support from the Road Safety Commission.
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New collaboration to help fight growing herbicide resistance
Thursday, 5 December 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have teamed up with Queensland-based plant healthcare company Nexgen Plants to help combat Australia’s growing herbicide resistance problem.
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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.
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Awards and Achievements - December 2019
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Federal economic policy – perspectives from WA: Australian Treasury’s stakeholder engagement in Western Australia
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Aidan Storer outlines the role of the Australian Treasury’s Office in furthering a better understanding of WA’s economic and business conditions and the impact of Commonwealth policy on WA businesses, government and the community and the importance of well-functioning stakeholder engagement in doing so.
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Federal economic policy – perspectives from WA: Keystart ‘low deposit’ home loans and WA’s housing market
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Governments around Australia are grappling with the challenges posed by a lacklustre housing construction market and tightened access to finance.
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Federal economic policy – perspectives from WA: The need for better access to justice services for consumers
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Georgina Molloy highlights some of the shortcomings of the WA consumer protection system, and puts forward practical suggestions around law reform and community education to fix them.
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Federal Economic Policy - perspectives from WA: Challenges for modern regulators
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Nicky Cusworth outlines the complexities around regulating the fast-changing energy market in Western Australia, which serves as an apt example for the overall challenges that regulators face as technological innovations are transforming markets at an unprecedented rate.
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WA take bronze at National Youth 7s
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
The future of women’s 7s looks strong in Western Australia, after the WA Youth 7s Girls have came away with the bronze medal at the National Youth 7s.
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UWA researchers awarded $12.2 million in federal funding
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Prime Minister’s Prize for Science winner Professor Cheryl Praeger is among several researchers at The University of Western Australia to be awarded $12.
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Understanding ghost bat diet key to protecting the endangered species
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Endangered ghost bats in the Pilbara eat more than 46 species of animals from small mammals, to birds, reptiles and amphibians, research led by The University of Western Australia has revealed.
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Rezone marine parks to help conserve sharks
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
A lack of habitat protection is hindering our ability to manage the conservation of endangered open-ocean sharks in Australian waters, according to new research by The University of Western Australia.
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Cutting-edge protein biomarker analysis facility for WA
Monday, 2 December 2019
Bioplatforms Australia, The University of Western Australia and Proteomics International have combined forces to launch a cutting-edge facility to explore biological markers affecting medicine, agriculture, the environment and marine world.
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Merillo inducted as member of Netball Australia’s Hall of Fame
Monday, 2 December 2019
Elsma Merillo’s incredible playing and coaching career has been formally recognised, after she was inducted as a member of the Netball Australia Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
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Action plan to save snakes and lizards from extinction
Monday, 2 December 2019
A team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, has produced an action plan to help stop the decline of Australian lizards and snakes, particularly those recently assessed as threatened species.
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Let Every Stage Advance: Politicians Think 2034
Friday, 29 November 2019
The University of Western Australia Public Policy Institute (UWA PPI) today launched its latest publication, Let Every Stage Advance: Policy Ideas for Australia’s Fiftieth Parliament, at Parliament House in Canberra.
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UWA named Western Champions
Friday, 29 November 2019
With all intervarsity competition now complete for 2019, UniSport has released the final standings for the year.
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Herbicide tolerant wheat to improve productivity
Friday, 29 November 2019
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has discovered key genes in wheat that are associated with Metribuzin herbicide tolerance.
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University Library Summer 2019-2020 Improvements
Thursday, 28 November 2019
The University Library will be working on a number of improvements over Summer 2019-2020, with new services and spaces to be offered from Semester 1 2020.
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New research lab positions WA as global energy hub leader and creates jobs
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Premier Mark McGowan has praised The University of Western Australia (UWA) and industry partners for a joint research laboratory that will position Western Australia as a global energy hub leader, stimulating the economy and creating jobs.
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UWA teams up with PLC Primary to celebrate Life Below Water
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Over 40 Year 5 students from Presbyterian Ladies’ College displayed their creativity, passion, and dedication to sustainable oceans with the Life Below Water Project, a joint initiative between UWA Girls in Engineering and OceanWorks, aiming to increase inclusion and diversity in marine science, engineering and related fields.
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Vale Mollie Dinham
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
The University of Western Australia is saddened to advise of the passing of Mollie Dinham OAM on Thursday 21 November.
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World-first testing strategy for penicillin
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
New research led by The University of Western Australia will lead to a world-first in testing strategy for penicillin allergy to ensure patients aren’t avoiding taking antibiotics when they don’t need to, as well as preventing more superbugs from emerging.
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Summer of cinema delights at UWA
Monday, 25 November 2019
Lotterywest Films is bringing the best in world cinema under the stars for another summer at the UWA Somerville auditorium.
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UWA student awarded New Colombo Plan Fellowship
Monday, 25 November 2019
A 19-year-old student from The University of Western Australia who is passionate about how data and economics can be used to tackle global challenges, is the recipient of the prestigious New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellowship.
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Study finds most Australian teens not doing enough physical activity
Friday, 22 November 2019
Nearly 90 per cent of Australian children aged 11 to 17 are not meeting current recommendations on daily physical activity, according to an international study by researchers at the World Health Organization.
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UWA scientist leads trial of space robot
Friday, 22 November 2019
A scientist from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is leading a team of four researchers to trial a space robot in Antarctica this summer.
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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.
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UWA student athletes recognised at 2019 Blues Awards
Thursday, 21 November 2019
The 2019 UWA Blues Awards, held on Wednesday 20 November at Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, recognised the achievements of 2019 recipients and welcomed them to the historic Blues family.
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The high cost challenge of personalised screening for bowel cancer
Thursday, 21 November 2019
Personalised screening could improve the diagnosis of bowel cancer and re-shape the future of Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP), according to new research at The University of Western Australia.
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Cells lose their ability to share resources as we get older
Thursday, 21 November 2019
A research team led by The University of Western Australia has found that our cells deteriorate and share fewer resources as we age, which can lead to the onset of diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and cancers.
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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.
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Aquatic plants likely to undergo dramatic changes
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Some freshwater plants are expected to undergo radical changes as bicarbonate concentrations increase in lakes due to acidification, deforestation and use of nitrogen fertilisers according to a new study led by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA appoints new Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Monday, 18 November 2019
Professor Jon Watson, a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, has been appointed as the Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at The University of Western Australia.
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The Naked Scientist comes calling for Charlotte
Monday, 18 November 2019
The Ocean Institute’s Charlotte Birkmanis will hone her science communication skills with some of the best in the world, after winning an internship with BBC’s The Naked Scientists.
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100 years of UWA Boat Club
Monday, 18 November 2019
2019 has been an exciting year for the UWA Boat Club as it celebrates 100 years of its rich history and achievement.
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UWA club members win big at 2019 WAIS Awards
Monday, 18 November 2019
Several UWA club members were big winners at the 2019 WAIS Annual Awards of Excellence, held at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Thursday 14 November 2019.
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Celebrate the festive season at UWA's annual Christmas concert
Friday, 15 November 2019
The University of Western Australia will come alive this festive season with a public Christmas concert to support Lifeline WA, set on the beautiful grounds of the University’s Crawley campus.
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DNA may hold the clue to protecting endangered species
Friday, 15 November 2019
A new method for analysing DNA collected from waterways which can help identify endangered bird species has been developed with the help of researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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New project to polish up our knowledge of Batavia silverware
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
An international collaboration using sophisticated 3D imaging and new technology will detect and recreate intricate data from corroded 17th century European silverware, giving further insight into cultural exchange between Europe, Asia, and Australia some three centuries ago.
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Five early career researchers awarded federal funding
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Five researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded almost $2.
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Furniture, waste and e-waste collection: 25 November to 13 December 2019
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
The University's FREE campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection to remove all unwanted, old or damaged items is available from Monday 25 November to Friday 13 December.
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Global medical program farewells first cohort
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
The first cohort of clinical medicine students from Zhejiang University (ZJU) in China who have been studying at UWA on the pioneering Biomedical Sciences Articulation Program were farewelled at a recent dinner.
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WA Australian of the Year Awards announced
Friday, 8 November 2019
Philanthropist and education advocate Dr Annie Fogarty AM and world-leading pre-term birth expert Professor John Newnham have been recognised in the 2020 WA Australian of the Year Awards, announced last night.
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New app helps break down complexities of superannuation
Friday, 8 November 2019
An interactive mobile app that helps simplify and explain the complex workings of the Australian superannuation system has been developed by a researcher from The University of Western Australia in collaboration with finance professionals and start-up entrepreneurs.
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Trade War Series: Resolving the US-China Tariff Conflict
Friday, 8 November 2019
Building on a macro model of the global economy, Rod Tyers & Yixiao Zhou highlight key patterns that emerged from elevated US tariffs against China and their possible implications for a resolution of the US-China trade war.
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Trade War Series: Will the US-China trade war change the rules-based trading order?
Friday, 8 November 2019
Our speaker Jonathan Coppel looks at the long-term effect the trade war may have on the global rules-based trading order and the efficacy and architecture of its core institution, the World Trade Organisation – and calls on Australia to continue to defend free trade and the rules-based system that it requires.
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Trade War Series: It may be time to reconsider the benefits of bilateral trade agreements
Friday, 8 November 2019
At a time when multilateralism - and with it the rules-based international trading system – is at threat, Virginia Christie asks us to reconsider the possible benefits of bilateral trade deals.
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Trade War Series: Could the trade war be positive for Australia?
Friday, 8 November 2019
Dirk Baur encourages us to think beyond the detriments of the US-China trade war on the global economy and to consider possible positive effects of a little less trade for Australia’s workers and its economy.
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Weed chipper recognised in WA Innovator of the Year awards
Thursday, 7 November 2019
A mechanical weed chipper designed by engineers and researchers from UWA and The University of Sydney last night won the Rio Tinto Emerging Innovation award category at the 2019 WA Innovator of the Year awards.
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Postdoctoral researcher wins ACS Medal for UWA thesis
Thursday, 7 November 2019
A postdoctoral researcher developing new methods for skeleton-based action recognition, Dr Qiuhong Ke, has won the inaugural Australian Computer Society (ACS) 1962 Medal for her University of Western Australia (UWA) PhD thesis.
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Marine research the winner in collaboration between UWA Oceans Institute and University of Mumbai
Thursday, 7 November 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute and the Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha School of Integrated Aquatic Education at the University of Mumbai in India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote marine research links across the Indian Ocean.
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UWA Law School ranked 75th in world
Thursday, 7 November 2019
The University of Western Australia has improved in the international Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings in the fields of Law and Business and Economics.
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UWA Albany celebrates two decades in the Great Southern
Thursday, 7 November 2019
The University of Western Australia celebrated two decades of learning, teaching and research in Albany this year.
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Experts tackle climate change: ideas for a state policy
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
Leading State and international climate change experts will examine impacts including climate change and child health, liveable towns and cities and living within the carbon budget at a symposium to be held at The University of Western Australia next Monday 11 November.
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Sharks announce four UWA Torpedoes player in Junior Championships squad
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
On 27 September 2019, Water Polo Australia announced the Australian Men’s team for the FINA World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championship from 12-20 December in Kuwait, including four UWA Torpedoes players.
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Dogs are more than companions, they are great for our mental wellbeing
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
A study published in the Journal of Public Health by Oxford University Press and led by The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute has highlighted the positive impact dog ownership has on our mental health.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2019 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2019
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UWA Awards and achievements - November 2019
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA project awarded over half a million dollars for India research
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
A University of Western Australia research project has been awarded a grant for over half a million $AUD to investigate social identities – in particular, gender, ethnicity, and religion – in India.
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UWA West Coast swimmers on podium at Australian Short Course Championships
Monday, 4 November 2019
UWA West Coast swimmers enjoyed a strong Australian Short Course Championships in Melbourne, winning several gold medals.
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UWA student awarded 2020 Rhodes Scholarship
Friday, 1 November 2019
Denmark resident and environmental scientist Natasha Lutz has been named Western Australia’s Rhodes Scholar for 2020, recognising her potential as a young global ambassador.
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Perth Festival launches 2020 program
Friday, 1 November 2019
On a bedrock of Indigenous culture, Perth Festival 2020 welcomes everyone to a glorious summer celebration of people and place.
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Research offers insight into how oldest fossils formed
Thursday, 31 October 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have uncovered evidence of a new type of fossilisation that may explain how some of Earth’s oldest microfossils formed and might even help scientists detect evidence of past life on other planets.
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STEM role model recognised in Women in Technology Awards
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
A young diabetes researcher from The University of Western Australia has been awarded the People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Women in Technology WA Tech [+] 20 Awards, selected from more than 180 outstanding women in STEM fields.
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International visitors to the School of Biological Sciences on United Nations fellowships
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
The United Nations through it’s agencies such as the joint division of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and in collaboration with research institutions are supporting research and training programs in member state countries.
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Why plants panic when it rains
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
An international team of scientists involving The University of Western Australia’s School of Molecular Sciences, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology and Lund University has made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to rain is close to one of panic.
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Law students bridge the app for local non-for-profits
Monday, 28 October 2019
Students enrolled in the UWA Law School's Legal APPtitude unit presented their final projects at sponsor firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth on Wednesday 23 October 2019.
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Team UWA finish Uni 7s season in eighth place
Monday, 28 October 2019
A memorable debut Aon Uni 7s season has come to an end for Team UWA, finishing eighth place in the final standings.
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UWA Clubs and Athletes celebrated at 2019 UWA Sports Awards
Friday, 25 October 2019
The annual UWA Sports Awards, held on Wednesday 23 October at the University Club of Western Australia, celebrated the achievements of UWA clubs and student athletes over the past year.
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New Joint Venture to improve annual legume breeding
Thursday, 24 October 2019
A 10-year joint venture between The University of Western Australia and PGG Wrightson Seeds has been launched to provide farmers better access to advances in seed technology.
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Study digs up one billion years of green plant evolution
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Scientists from The University of Western Australia are part of a worldwide team of almost 200 plant scientists that has mapped the gene sequences of more than 1100 plants, the culmination of a nine-year research project.
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UWA Uni 7s team announced for final rounds
Thursday, 24 October 2019
The 2019 Aon Uni 7s competition will draw to a close this weekend (26-27 October) with the final rounds taking place at the University of Canberra.
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At the heart of it
Thursday, 24 October 2019
For several decades UWA has been working with National Heart Foundation Australia (NHFA), which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, to save the lives of everyday Australians affected by heart disease.
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Engineering students come together for 2019 IDEERS competition in Taiwan
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Four EMS engineering students have recently returned from Taiwan where they competed in the 2019 IDEERS (Introducing and Demonstrating Earthquake Engineering Research in Schools) competition.
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World-leading engineer elected to National Academy
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz is one of 25 Australian leaders in science, technology and engineering to be elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering this year.
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Phone coaching prevents falls in older people
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
A new, phone-based falls prevention program called RESPOND has been shown to reduce falls in older people who are sent home from hospital emergency departments.
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Lecture to examine: The End of Normal in Politics and Economics
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
The impact of international issues such as Brexit, China’s military belligerence, political unrest in Hong Kong and the lack of US leadership will be the focus of this week’s Shann Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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Researchers join forces to improve cardiovascular health
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Common cardiovascular issues facing Western Australians will be the focus of an event attracting leading international and local researchers next week.
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Study reveals fatty build up in lungs of overweight and obese
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
An international team including researchers from The University of Western Australia has shown for the first time that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese.
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Ocean Youth Leadership Summit in Norway chance to share ideas for Carly and Justin
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Two Ocean Institute PhD candidates, Carly Portch and Justin Geldard, have packed their winter woollies and headed to Norway to attend a prestigious oceans conference targetted at young people.
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UWA inaugural Health Research Awards
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences held its inaugural Health Research Awards on Thursday 3 October to recognise outstanding health researchers and students.
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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
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Canning Highway becomes the world's longest stage
Monday, 21 October 2019
Bring the family and stake your claim along 10km of open highway for a special art, music and entertainment event to celebrate Perth’s connection to late, great AC/DC front man Bon Scott.
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Symposium to explore use of new technologies in the arts
Monday, 21 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Cultural Precinct will hold a symposium on Saturday 2 November to explore ways artists and creative industries are experimenting with new technologies.
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Young Mathematicians Coming Together at UWA
Monday, 21 October 2019
The University of Western Australia, along with the Western Australia Mathematical Olympiad Committee will host the 2019 WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO).
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 12th November 2019 with University Librarian Jill Benn on: Library Place for Learning Space
Monday, 21 October 2019
University Librarian, Jill Benn, presents the final Friends of the UWA Libray talk for 2019 with "Library Place for Learning Space: Reflections on the Changing Nature of the Academic Library".
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Brilliant mathematician wins Australia's top prize for science
Thursday, 17 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger has won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her contribution to the mathematical sciences.
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Indian Ocean Rim at forefront of medical congress in Perth
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Cutting-edge leukaemia diagnostic test methods invented here in WA and a host of blood treatment and management issues and innovations are being discussed at an international conference hosted by The University of Western Australia this week.
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UWA Octagon Theatre performs well after 50 years
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Octagon Theatre turns 50 this week with the anniversary to be celebrated in a special event presented by the UWA Historical Society.
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Remembered at Spring Ordinary Meeting
Monday, 14 October 2019
Three proud members of Convocation were recognised at the Spring Ordinary Meeting.
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UWA musician and Paul Kelly win ARIA award
Monday, 14 October 2019
James Ledger from The University of Western Australia’s Conservatorium of Music and Australian musician Paul Kelly have been awarded Best Classical Album in the 2019 ARIA Awards for the album Thirteen Ways to Look at Birds. The performers on the album also include Alice Keath and the Seraphim Trio.
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Uni 7s season continues for Team UWA
Monday, 14 October 2019
The 2019 Aon Uni 7s season continues for Team UWA, finishing in eighth place in another exciting tournament.
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Digging deep for mine rehabilitation
Monday, 14 October 2019
Improving environmental management during mine rehabilitation and closure was the focus of a week-long field course for environmental science students from The University of Western Australia and mineral engineering students from Canada’s University of Toronto.
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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.
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Uni grads' jobs concern
Friday, 11 October 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The West Australian newspaper. It was published on Sunday 6 October 2019.Only two out of WA’s five universities are delivering medium-term employment outcomes to students at rates above the national average, findings to be released today reveal.
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UWA’s bright spark leading change in the ageing and disability sectors
Friday, 11 October 2019
A unique multi-purpose mobile app in development at The University of Western Australia is set to improve the independence of seniors at home, assist people living with disabilities and in isolation, and will increase digital literacy among regional communities.
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UWA Business School receives European Quality re-accreditation
Friday, 11 October 2019
The University of Western Australia Business School has once again received European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) re-accreditation, reinforcing its status as a leading business school worldwide.
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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.
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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.
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Remembrance Day Commemoration Activities - Monday 11 November 2019
Thursday, 10 October 2019
All are welcome.
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Celebration of 50 Years of the Octagon Theatre
Thursday, 10 October 2019
The UWA Historical Society invites you to personally experience the unique aspects of being on the Octagon's stage as our presenters take you through the history of the Octagon Theatre and its 50 years in our community.
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Team UWA Uni 7s squad announced for round three
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Team UWA are ready for round three of the Aon Uni 7s tournament as they travel to University of Adelaide this weekend (12-13 October).
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UWA graduate is NSW's first female Government Architect
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
An architecture graduate from The University of Western Australia has been appointed NSW Government Architect – the first woman to hold the role in its 200-year history.
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In uncertain times, there's a clear pathway to prosperity
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian newspaper. It was published on Wednesday 9 October 2019.
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Raising the Bar: 20 talks, 10 bars, one night
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Twenty world-leading researchers from The University of Western Australia are set to transform Perth bars into learning spaces, hosting free public talks for this year’s Raising the Bar event on Tuesday 29 October.
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UWA student selected for UniSport Student Advisory Group
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
UWA student Max Qua has been selected for the UniSport Student Advisory Group, joining nine other student athletes from across Australia.
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Growing appetite for university and career planning advice for ever younger students
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
The University of Western Australia is providing advice to ever younger students as the demand for professional advice on university pathway planning continues to grow among younger high school students.
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Funding to investigate reducing the risk of surgical infection
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
A team of surgeons from across Australia including researchers from The University of Western Australia has been awarded more than $780,000 from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to investigate the causes of surgical infections and train the next generation of surgical researchers.
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Integrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Investigations by The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Institute of Agriculture and Washington State University (WSU) in the USA have concluded that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management of plant viral diseases.
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Environment and population key to reducing child deaths in Africa
Monday, 7 October 2019
An international study led by The University of Western Australia and Flinders University has found children under the age of five in Africa are more likely to die than those in wealthy countries due to a degraded environment and increasing population density.
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Perth to host UniSport Nationals in 2020
Monday, 7 October 2019
After another successful year of competition on the Gold Coast, UniSport Australia has announced that Div 1 and Div 2 Nationals will be held in Perth in 2020.
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People with lived experience offer powerful insight during Mental Health Week
Monday, 7 October 2019
A research project led by The University of Western Australia has brought together six people with mental health conditions to offer insight into how treatment can be improved and to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Funding boost for heart valve disease and breast cancer research
Friday, 4 October 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded more than $2.
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Student athlete selected for Jillaroos squad
Friday, 4 October 2019
UWA Hockey Club star and student athlete Pippa Morgan has achieved selection to the Australian U21 squad (Jillaroos), reflecting her stand out performance at the U21 State Championships early this year.
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Nationals Day 4 Wrap-Up
Friday, 4 October 2019
On Wednesday night, our 18 strong cheer and dance squad performed a powerhouse routine, and took home a bronze medal in the level 3/4 co-ed category. There was also a great turnout and show of support by their fellow UWA Nationals team members.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2019 Newsletter
Friday, 4 October 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2019
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2019 Newsletter
Friday, 4 October 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2019
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Ancient rock remains reveal signs pointing to earliest life on Earth
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Ancient rock remains in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia hold the key to analysing some of the earliest signs of life on Earth, according to a new study by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with a global team of scientists.
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Nationals Day 3 Wrap-Up
Thursday, 3 October 2019
It’s day three and things are really heating up on the Gold Coast!
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Education innovators help prepare students for work of the future
Thursday, 3 October 2019
The University of Western Australia has brought together WA school principals and leading education innovators to examine the future of the workforce and how school students can be best supported to transition from high school to university.
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Works to commence on Human Movement building from Monday 14 October
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Works to replace the brick walls around the roof of Human Movement Labs with aluminium louvres are scheduled to commence on Monday 14 October.
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Our future lies in the East as brains follow money
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian newspaper. It was published on Wednesday 2 October 2019.Tayyeb Shah is a self-confessed escapee from the Brexit chaos, which he suspects — when it happens — will ripple through the UK in unpredictable ways.
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Video to improve breast cancer awareness in women of Timor-Leste
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
A new video launched today aims to improve breast cancer awareness and early detection in Timor Leste where the vast majority of women usually present with very advanced, late-stage breast cancer which is beyond treatment.
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Awards and Achievements - October 2019
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Nationals Day 2 Wrap-Up
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Team UWA has had another successful day at Nationals Division 1, with our mens fencing team taking home a bronze medal in the epee competition, keeping a level head to defeat University of Technology Sydney.
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Agricultural expert receives highest honour from People's Republic of China
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Director of The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture, Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique, has been awarded a prestigious Friendship Award at a ceremony in Beijing today.
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Nationals Day 1 Wrap-Up
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
UWA has had a strong start to UniSport Nationals already, with our Kendo team picking up silver in the Ryu teams competition on Sunday, their best ever result.
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WA school students explore sustainable cities with UWA
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Exploring the concept of liveability and sustainable growth of cities was on the agenda for students at Shenton College recently as they took part in a hands-on workshop delivered by experts from the University of Western Australia.
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Team UWA bounce back
Monday, 30 September 2019
Round two of the Aon Uni7s competition saw UWA do their best to bounce back from a tough debut.
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UWA ranked best in Oceania for alumni outcomes
Friday, 27 September 2019
The University of Western Australia Business School’s MBA program has been ranked number one in Oceania for Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, and 6th in Oceania overall, according to the QS World University Rankings 2020 Global MBA Rankings.
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National consortium on mine closure passes first hurdle
Thursday, 26 September 2019
A proposed Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC-TiME) is one step closer as one of only six proposed centres to progress to Stage 2 in Round 21 of the Australian Government’s CRC Program.
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Team UWA back for Tournament Two of Uni 7s
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Team UWA will look to bounce back in tournament two of Aon Uni 7s as they travel to Bond University this weekend (28-29 September).
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Andrew Forrest calls for plastic waste to become a cashable commodity
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Business leader, philanthropist and UWA PhD candidate Andrew Forrest has called for a voluntary contribution on fossil fuel-derived plastic, in a bid to stop up to eight million tons of plastic being dumped in the world’s oceans each year.
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Workshops to get kids healthy and active across WA
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Workshops to help schools, childcare centres and educators increase physical activity in children are being rolled out across regional towns in Western Australia during October and November, and education providers and encouraged to register their interest.
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Team UWA ready for Nationals
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
A team of over 80 UWA student athletes are ready to travel to the Gold Coast to compete in the 2019 Australian UniSport Nationals Div 1.
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Machine learning aims to improve water management in dryland agricultural ecosystems
Monday, 23 September 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of California have developed a new machine-learning tool that will improve the management, restoration and irrigation of rangeland areas used for grazing.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 8th October 2019 with David Cohen on the history of western suburbs newspapers
Monday, 23 September 2019
One of our local newspapers, The Post, was established in 1977 by Bret Christian who remains the Managing Editor.
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Welcome to this latest Education Quarterly
Monday, 23 September 2019
This issue focusses on inclusion and diversity. There are some powerful stories and some very informative pieces about what UWA is doing to promote participation from students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Exhibition explores the night sky through cultural interpretation
Friday, 20 September 2019
A new exhibition at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery will explore the concept of the night sky from cultural, scientific and artistic perspectives.
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Researchers recognised in Young Tall Poppy Awards
Friday, 20 September 2019
Three researchers from The University of Western Australia and its affiliate Telethon Kids Institute have been recognised in this year’s WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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An energy carbon neutral UWA: your campus, your future.
Thursday, 19 September 2019
The Vice-Chancellor recently announced that UWA campuses will be energy carbon neutral by 2025.
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UWA Business School named highest-ranked MBA in the State
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
The University of Western Australia Business School has been ranked #1 in Western Australia and placed in the top 10 schools nationally for its MBA program, according to the Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA Rankings 2019 survey, released on Friday 13 September 2019.
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Super corals adapt well to cold but struggle with warming oceans
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Super corals from extreme reefs can acclimatise to temperatures much lower than their natural environment but struggle to cope with their home reefs becoming hotter due to climate change, according to a global research team led by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia.
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Weight loss program expands as waistlines shrink
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Bibra Lake resident Mark Jennings is putting out the call for more men to get involved in The University of Western Australia’s innovative community weight loss initiative for men, MAN v FAT Soccer.
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Sharing archaeological insights with Barrow Island's workforce
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Fly-in, fly-out workers on Barrow Island are taking advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about the remarkable history of their workplace thanks to a collaboration between Chevron Australia and The University of Western Australia.
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Top mathematician awarded prestigious fellowship
Monday, 16 September 2019
Professor Enrico Valdinoci from UWA’s School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing has been awarded a prestigious national fellowship.
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WA children urged to have their say at UWA VOICE conference
Monday, 16 September 2019
Western Australian children aged five to 12 are being encouraged to sign up for the inaugural Children’s VOICE Conference to be run by children for children as a platform to express their ideas about matters that are important to them in the world and in their futures.
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Tough debut for Team UWA
Monday, 16 September 2019
It was a tough introduction to Uni 7s for Team UWA, with just one win in five games.
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UWA retains top spot in WA in Times Higher Education rankings
Thursday, 12 September 2019
The University of Western Australia remains the highest-ranked university in Western Australia and eighth in the nation, according to the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released today.
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Study finds crop fungus not linked to malnutrition in Timor-Leste
Thursday, 12 September 2019
A global team including researchers from The University of Western Australia has assessed the impact of fungal contamination in maize and peanuts on the health of women and children in Timor-Leste and found that it was unlikely to cause stunting in children.
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Uni 7s team announced for round one
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Team UWA’s debut season in the Aon Uni 7s competition will begin this weekend (14-15 September) with round one at the University of Queensland.
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Stellar graduates join Young Lives Matter Board
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Australia’s first Indigenous doctor Helen Milroy and Western Australia’s former chief justice Wayne Martin have joined the board of The University of Western Australia’s suicide research initiative Young Lives Matter Foundation.
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Vale Alex Cohen
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Former Chancellor and Clinical Professor of Medicine Alex Cohen has been remembered by his family, friends, former students and colleagues as a compassionate, hard-working and popular man with a great sense of humour.
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Program brings endangered skink back to the wild
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
The critically endangered Christmas Island blue-tailed skink is being released back into the wild following a successful decade-long captive breeding program.
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Rare pictures uncover diverse marine life at Ningaloo Reef
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have collected rare imagery revealing rich marine biodiversity at Ningaloo Reef, after deploying baited underwater cameras to analyse various fish species.
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HMS launches first Faculty-based SharePoint Site
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
The Faculty has launched its first SharePoint Site, a rich source of events, resources, quick links to central information and all you need to know on a broad range of topics including learning and teaching, safety, equipment and infrastructure, and research opportunities.
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The Meaning of Health Podcast
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Craig Cumming and Courtney Weber, two PhD students from the School of Population and Global Health have launched a podcast titled The Meaning of Health.
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Bristol students study Great Southern ecology
Monday, 9 September 2019
Eight postgraduate students from Bristol University in the United Kingdom have spent 10 weeks working with UWA Albany researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the ecology unique to the Great Southern.
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Origins of adult obesity found in early childhood
Friday, 6 September 2019
Western Australia’s Raine Study provided important data for a major international study that has found body mass index (BMI) in babies, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age.
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Tiny marsupial not here for a long time, but here for a good time
Friday, 6 September 2019
Research from The University of Western Australia’s School of Biological Sciences, led by PhD graduate Dr Genevieve Hayes, has confirmed the extreme and unusual mating behaviour of the kaluta, Dasykaluta rosamondae.
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Inclusion and diversity at UWA
Friday, 6 September 2019
Inclusion and diversity is a priority area in Australian higher education and at UWA.
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Not letting hearing loss get in the way of learning
Friday, 6 September 2019
About Jessica Kartawihardja
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Diverse and inclusive student community – Student Experience Strategy
Friday, 6 September 2019
Following extensive consultation, the Student Experience Strategy, Experience UWA 2025, is nearing completion.
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Project Peacock to support our LGBTIQA+ students
Thursday, 5 September 2019
Research carried out on the experience of LGBTIQA+ [1] tertiary students at UWA in 2016 – the first of its kind – showed that while most (63.
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Inclusive access to learning
Thursday, 5 September 2019
To meet the needs of students with a disability and ensure their access and participation in education on the same basis as other students, universities offer specialist disability services guided by the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards of Education (2005).
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New book on co-operatives history highlights ‘more than rugged individuals’
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
Co-operation has the backbone of building community bonds across Western Australia, and could provide valuable insights for us as we watch economies fundamentally change.
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Club bursary awardees announced for 2019
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
The UWA Sport club bursary program provides the foundations to build a comprehensive support for emerging UWA student coaches, officials, administrator or leaders within an affiliate UWA Sport club.
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SURVEY - UWA Safety, Health and Wellbeing Website
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
UWA Safety, Health and Wellbeing are seeking feedback on their current website, please take a few minutes to complete the survey:https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_er1jECgyLORD7pj
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2019 UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
The 2019 UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards Ceremony was held last month at the University Club of WA. The ceremony was attended by staff from across the University.
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Celebrating 10 years of Aspire UWA
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
In 2019 we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Aspire UWA. Aspire UWA has been fostering aspirations for higher education and supporting the academic culture of partner schools since 2009, when the program began working with six secondary schools in the Pilbara and 18 schools across Perth.
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Filling the regional education gap
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
Engaging with students from non-traditional backgrounds has long been a major challenge for our University.
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Improved LMS functionality to support accessibility
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
The Educational Enhancement Unit is committed to supporting accessibility and inclusive learning environments.
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Upcoming support workshops
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
The Educational Enhancement Unit has developed a range of short two-hour workshops to support UWA teaching staff to enhance their learning design and integration of learning technologies.
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Perth Festival appoints new board members
Tuesday, 3 September 2019
Perth Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Directors to its Board.
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Awards and achievements - September 2019
Tuesday, 3 September 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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First pea genome to help improve crops of the future
Tuesday, 3 September 2019
A global team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has assembled the first genome of the field pea, which provides insight into how the legume evolved and will help aid future improvements of the crop.
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Forest loss in Brazil contributing to rising temperatures
Monday, 2 September 2019
A global team of scientists including researchers from The University of Western Australia and the United States has found deforestation in the Brazilian Amazaon-Cerrado region is causing temperatures to rise in areas as far as 50km away from deforestation sites.
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UWA 7s star set for cross code success
Monday, 2 September 2019
One of the stars of Team UWA’s upcoming Uni 7s campaign, Mhicca Carter, is destined for cross code success after signing for West Coast Eagles during their debut AFLW season.
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High school students get a taste of university life
Friday, 30 August 2019
More than 200 Year 11 students from 19 schools across Perth and the Peel area recently attended camps at The University of Western Australia to get a taste of university life and learn about the opportunities available to them through a tertiary education.
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Oceans Institute announces 2019 Robson and Robertson Award recipients
Friday, 30 August 2019
Thirteen talented young marine students from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute today received a major boost to support their doctorate research.
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Leading eye research team wins Eureka Prize
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Researchers at the Lions Eye Institute have won a prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize for developing a highly effective strategy to improve the management of one of the most common viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus, following transplantation.
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Report aims to improve best practice in mine rehabilitation
Thursday, 29 August 2019
A first-of-its-kind report led by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute aims to improve mining industry practice of how to define and measure successful mine-site rehabilitation criteria.
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Funding boost for mental health support in schools
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded more than $17 million in federal funding for 11 research projects, including $236,437 to design a suite of tools, resources and guidelines to support principals, school counsellors and teachers respond to students’ social and emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
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UWA experts seeking to unlock mysteries of universe
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Two physicists from The University of Western Australia are among a big team of Australian and international researchers to tackle one of the greatest scientific questions: what is the nature of dark matter.
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Self-reported allergies are leading to an increase in super bugs
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Ninety per cent of people who self-report an allergy are avoiding taking certain antibiotics which is restricting prescription choices for doctors to treat infections and leading to the emergence of super bugs in Australia.
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UWA music scholar wins national award
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Chair of Musicology Dr Sarah Collins has won Australia’s most prestigious award for the study of music – the McCredie Musicological Award.
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Medical researcher and physicist awarded Forrest Fellowships
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
A medical researcher developing ways to improve the treatment of brain tumours in children and a physicist who hopes to create the world’s first laser link in WA for use in space missions are recipients of prestigious 2020 Forrest Fellowships.
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Pole dancing popularity on the rise
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
Research from The University of Western Australia has found that although there is still a stigma associated with pole dancing, the activity is quickly growing in popularity in Australia with many women finding great benefits for their mental and physical health.
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Fantastic five head to 2020 Perth Festival
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Perth Festival announces five glorious shows as a taste of the summer cultural feast to come next February under new Festival Artistic Director Iain Grandage.
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Girls rise to real world challenges with Emerging Engineers Competition
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
The Emerging Engineers Competition Finals took place on Wednesday 21 August, celebrating 6 months of hard work from Perth high school students with posters, prototypes, and demonstrations presented at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre.
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New library services in Semester 2, 2019
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
The University Library is now offering two new time-saving and convenient services for students. Live Chat and On-Shelf Requesting makes accessing information sources and support simple from any location, and saves valuable time.
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Rural areas desperate for more local mental health services
Monday, 26 August 2019
A study led by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and involving The University of Western Australia has revealed many people living in remote and rural areas have unmet mental health needs and often only seek help when they reach crisis point.
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Student athletes selected for Sports Bursaries
Monday, 26 August 2019
UWA Sport has selected the recipients for the 2019 Sports Bursaries after one of the strongest list of applicants in recent years.
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UWA athletes crowned City to Surf champions
Monday, 26 August 2019
A number of UWA athletes were crowned champion of their category at Perth’s annual City to Surf last weekend (25/08).
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Supporting families affected by brain injury or early onset dementia
Monday, 26 August 2019
A new program being developed by The University of Western Australia and Brightwater Care Group will support children and adolescents who have a parent or family member diagnosed with an acquired brain injury or early onset dementia.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture releases Annual Research Report 2018
Monday, 26 August 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has released its Annual Research Report 2018 today.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 10th September 2019 with Paul Gibbard on: Translating a classic French novel - the problems posed by Emile Zola’s ‘The Dream’
Monday, 26 August 2019
In his celebrated Rougon-Macquart series of twenty novels, Émile Zola sought to present a ‘natural and social history of a family’ during the years of the Second Empire in France, 1852-1870.
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Honouring One of our Own - Professor Geoff Laurent Memorial Fellowship
Thursday, 22 August 2019
Professor Geoff Laurent was an acclaimed scientist and globally renowned world class researcher on every aspect of respiratory health.
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UWA awards honorary doctorate to youngest student
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
Professor Akshay Venkatesh, the youngest-ever student to enrol at The University of Western Australia and last year’s recipient of the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics, will be awarded an honorary doctorate at a special ceremony to be held at UWA’s Winthrop Hall tomorrow.
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Scientists marvel at collision between black hole and possible neutron star
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
More than 30 scientists from The University of Western Australia’s node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) are part of an international team that for the first time may have witnessed the end of a neutron star as it was engulfed by a black hole.
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New site reveals 50,000 years of Aboriginal occupation in Kimberley
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
A team of archaeologists led by The University of Western Australia, in partnership with Traditional Owners, has discovered that the remote Drysdale River catchment in Western Australia’s northern Kimberley region has one of the earliest and securely dated sites for Aboriginal occupation in the North West at 50,000 years ago.
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Progress update on the Bilya Marlee building (Indigenous Studies building)
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
Construction of the new Bilya Marlee building (meaning river of the swan) is progressing well. The lower ground floor slab, columns and stairs to the upper ground level have been poured.
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Breakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.
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Early career researchers awarded science PhD Fellowships
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Seven early career researchers from The University of Western Australia are among 13 recipients to receive prestigious Western Australian Government Science Industry PhD Fellowships.
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UWA Sport employee named Trainee of the Year
Thursday, 15 August 2019
North Metropolitan TAFE has announced its 2019 Ambassadors – a group of outstanding students whose lives have been enriched by training and a group of dedicated trainers who helped get them there.
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3D facial photography offers quick way to predict sleep apnoea
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Three-dimensional facial photography can provide a simple and highly accurate method of predicting the presence of obstructive sleep apnoea, according to a study led by The University of Western Australia.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2019 Newsletter
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2019
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2019 Newsletter
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2019
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UWA students recognised in Premier's Science Awards
Wednesday, 14 August 2019
Two students from The University of Western Australia were last night recognised in the 2019 Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the Western Australian science community.
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Artwork explores a stimulating decade in Australian history
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
A new exhibition at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery on The University of Western Australia campus takes an in-depth look at the 1930s, a vibrant and tumultuous decade in Australia.
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Exhibition showcases the latest in contemporary art
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
The annual HERE&NOW exhibition – a showcase of some of the most exciting and innovative artwork created in Western Australia – returns on Saturday 31 August 2019 to Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia.
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How ecology and seagrass drove a change in focus for hydraulics engineer Maryam
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
As an expert in hydraulics and environmental fluid mechanics, Dr Maryam Abdolahpour could have expected to spend time in oceans research, but she probably never imagined the role of seagrass would play in her career.
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Mountain Agriculture vital to ending hunger
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
In a book published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The University of Western Australia, experts are calling for global decision-makers to include mountain agriculture on their agenda when tackling hunger and malnutrition.
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Australian players secured for national Uni 7s
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
The stars of Australian women's sevens have been allocated to Aon Uni 7s sides ahead of the competition that will kick-start their Olympic defence.
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Are laxatives the answer to more powerful mobile phones, cars that run better?
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
A global research team including scientists from The University of Western Australian has found laxatives may hold the key to creating mobile phones that don’t need batteries to operate, and hybrid cars that run better.
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UWA reach quarter-finals in 3x3 Nationals
Monday, 12 August 2019
The 2019 NBL 3x3 Big Hustle proved an action packed competition at the University of Sydney as Team UWA reached the quarter finals.
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Rugby great joins fight against youth suicide
Friday, 9 August 2019
Rugby great Nick Farr-Jones has thrown his support behind The University of Western Australia’s suicide research initiative Young Lives Matter Foundation at UWA.
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Patient survey reveals flaws in cancer treatment
Friday, 9 August 2019
An international survey of more than 4000 cancer patients and carers, including 850 Australians, has highlighted the need to tackle shortcomings in diagnosis, treatment and psychological support as well as high medical costs.
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Like moths to a colourful flame
Friday, 9 August 2019
A nocturnal moth may be using its colourful wing patterns to attract a female mate, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia and the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Switzerland.
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UWA musician heading to Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Music student Jordan Moore from The University of Western Australia cannot remember a time when music was not a big part of his life, and it seems his hard work has paid off with him being selected 2020 Young Composer in Residence with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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Reaching the deepest points in each of the Earth’s five oceans
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Dr Alan Jamieson from Newcastle University in the UK, didn’t set out to be a deep-sea biologist, an adventurer, or even a marine biologist.
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UWA West Coast Swimmers make a splash in Tokyo
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
The 2019 FINA World Swimming Cup held in Tokyo proved a successful campaign for three UWA West Coast Club swimmers, sharing in 6 medals between them.
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Breaking the cycle between family violence and homelessness
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
Women who become homeless as a result of family and domestic violence are also facing legal and financial issues that make it hard for them to make a fresh start, according to an evaluation report on the Safe as Houses pilot program.
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A new PhD project available at the UWA Centre for Energy
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
The Centre for Energy is excited to announce a new PhD project available for students interested in low-carbon technology research.
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Belinda’s 3,500 kilometre journey to reform WA law
Monday, 5 August 2019
A law degree might come in handy in ways that could surprise you. Just ask UWA Law School alumna Belinda Teh.
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Awards and achievements - August 2019
Monday, 5 August 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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World's first electric hydrofoil jet ski
Friday, 2 August 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV) has teamed up with technology partner Electro.
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UWA presents at the Informa University Planning, Design and Construction Conference
Thursday, 1 August 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Manager of Major Projects and Project Manager of EZONE Student Hub, Merv Shortt, attended the Informa University Planning, Design and Construction Conference in Melbourne, last month, to gain some insights on how the increasing numbers of university students are influencing the way that university campus buildings are conceived and constructed.
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Girls in Engineering and eye research team among Eureka Prize finalists
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
An outreach program to encourage high school girls to study STEM subjects and the research team that developed a highly effective strategy to reduce the impact of a common eye infection are finalists in the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Largest book sale in the State supports children in need
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
The University branch of Save the Children Australia will hold its annual book sale at The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall, below the UWA clock tower, from Friday 16 August to Wednesday 21 August.
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Art and science combine to spread coral reef conservation message
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
It might be more than 4,500kms from the world-renowned diving hotspot of Kimbe Bay in Papua New Guinea to UWA in Perth, but for Melanesian marine biologist Naomi Longa it was a journey well worth making.
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UWA pharmacy student wins national award
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
A pharmacy student at The University of Western Australia has been named Pharmacy Student of the Year at an awards ceremony in Sydney.
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Research aims to preserve the future of Ningaloo Reef corals
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are a step closer to discovering more about the health of our oceans after analysing how coral in Ningaloo Reef formed.
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Brianna Throssell a world record holder
Monday, 29 July 2019
In an exceptional FINA World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, UWA West Coast athlete Brianna Throssell formed part of two gold medal-winning relay teams, breaking a world record along the way.
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Improved physician communication for cancer patients
Friday, 26 July 2019
New research led by Monash University and involving The University of Western Australia, Melbourne University, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Flinders University, and Eastern Health has highlighted best practice for communication between physicians and cancer patients.
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Industrial fishing poses threat to sharks
Friday, 26 July 2019
An international team of more than 150 scientists from 26 countries including Dr Ana Sequeira from The University of Western Australia Oceans Institute have found even the most remote parts of the ocean offer sharks little protection from industrialised fishing fleets.
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Spring Ordinary Meeting of Convocation 2019
Thursday, 25 July 2019
All UWA graduates and other members of Convocation are invited to attend the Spring Ordinary Meeting in the Banquet Hall of the University Club of Western Australia on Friday 20 September 2019 at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.
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Dr Raj Kurup selected as one of Australia's top 30 Most Innovative Engineers 2019
Thursday, 25 July 2019
UWA Convocation Council member Dr Raj Kurup has been selected as one of Australia’s top 30 Most Innovative Engineers 2019 by the Institution of Engineers Australia, an honour for which he was previously recognised in 2017.
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UWA PhD graduate Arman Siahvashi being named as one of Australia's Most Innovative Engineers
Thursday, 25 July 2019
Convocation celebrates with UWA PhD graduate Arman Siahvashi being named as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers, and finalist for two categories in the WA Innovator of the Year 2019. Arman is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Engineering.
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New agreement to preserve, protect and study WA rock art
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
A new era of Western Australian rock art research is about to begin with the signing of an agreement between Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia for a five-year funding arrangement for rock art research.
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Early places offered to year 12 students
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
The University of Western Australia has launched an early offer program for students with an expected ATAR of 80 and above.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 13th August 2019 with Peter Veth on "The Atlantis of the North: unique records from ‘drowned landscapes’ off northern Australia"
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
One of the defining attributes of modern humans is their ability to cross, navigate and systematically exploit maritime landscapes and resources.
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Littlewood wins silver at Youth Sailing World Championships
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
UWA student athlete Zac Littlewood was part of a dramatic final race at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships.
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Newcomer sums up season so far
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
20-year-old Australian leads the Pirelli Junior classification in the ADAC GT Masters. We take a look at his ambitions and life outside of motorsport.
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Get a taste of university life at UWA Open Day
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Find out what’s on offer at the only WA university ranked in the world’s top 100 when The University of Western Australia holds its annual Open Day on Sunday 4 August between 9am and 3pm.
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UWA Oceans Institute announces new External Advisory Board
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
A new External Advisory Board for The University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute has been announced today which includes four new directors who will join current directors Mr Jock Clough and Dr Larry Madin.
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Funding boost for IMOS infrastructure in Western Australia
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Marine and climate researchers in Western Australia are set to benefit from new funding provided by the Government of Western Australia.
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Aspiring to greater things
Monday, 22 July 2019
The Oceans Institute’s Dr Marie-Lise Schläppy is already looking forward to 2020, after winning an Aspire Award for Professional Development.
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Wool odour could be key to protecting sheep from flystrike
Monday, 22 July 2019
A global research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Western Australia has identified compounds in Merino sheep wool that are attractive to Australian blowflies.
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Conservation, coral and art - an exhibition not to miss
Friday, 19 July 2019
Antoni Gaudi said ‘Nothing is art if it does not come from nature’.
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Exmouth gulf home to secret whale nursery
Friday, 19 July 2019
A study led by The University of Western Australia and Oceanwise Australia has revealed the remarkable biodiversity of the Exmouth Gulf in Western Australia’s remote North West, including a secret nursery where whales whisper to their calves.
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Student athletes claim bronze at U21 Australian Hockey Championships
Thursday, 18 July 2019
The U21 Australian Hockey Championships, held in Lismore, NSW, has seen Western Australia claim bronze in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
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Researchers unlock clues to improving cancer treatment
Thursday, 18 July 2019
A research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health research organisations has identified key differences between cancers that respond to immunotherapy and those that do not.
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Welcome to this second edition of Education Quarterly for 2019
Thursday, 18 July 2019
This issue of Education Quarterly follows on closely from National NAIDOC week.
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Robotic fish helps protect native species from invasive pests
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have developed a robotic fish that behaves like a bodyguard for native species and safeguards them against the aggressive attitudes of invasive pests.
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UWA dentist honoured for work with disadvantaged communities
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
UWA paediatric dentist Dr Jilen Patel has been named 2019 7News Western Australian Young Achiever of the Year and also awarded the Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award for his work with vulnerable communities.
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Gold for UWA at Nationals Div 2
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Team UWA came away with one gold medal at Nationals Div 2 after a week of competition on the Gold Coast.
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World University Games Recap
Monday, 15 July 2019
It has been a World University Games to remember for the student athletes representing Australia in Napoli, with podium finishes and senior debuts capping off two weeks of competition.
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Older Australians taking multiple medicines may be putting their health at risk
Monday, 15 July 2019
The number of Australians over the age of 70 taking five medicines or more a day has risen to nearly one million people and is increasing, according to a new study led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with UNSW, Sydney.
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AMSA 2019 hailed a major success
Friday, 12 July 2019
Fifty UWA Oceans Institute members have participated in AMSA’s landmark Marine Science for a Blue Economy conference in Fremantle this week.
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New test could reduce premature births by up to 30 per cent
Friday, 12 July 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and King Edward Memorial Hospital have teamed up with Australian molecular diagnostics company SpeeDx to commercialise a new low-cost test to identify women at risk of premature birth.
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Forum to bring food, fibre and ethics to the same table
Thursday, 11 July 2019
Join us for a lively conversation where leading experts will discuss ways of improving agricultural practices at a one-day forum held at The University of Western Australia Club on Thursday 25 July.
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Martial arts and global marine megafauna movements? All in a day’s work for Ana
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Dr Ana Sequeira had always dreamed of working in marine science but it was completing an internship at Lisbon’s Oceanarium in her home country Portugal that cemented her ambition.
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Success for UWA athletes at Oceania Championships
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
The 2019 Oceania Athletics Championships proved a successful competition for many UWA athletes, with podium finishes over all four days of the meet.
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New exhibition shines a light on Central Desert artists
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
A new exhibition at The University of Western Australia’s Berndt Museum of Anthropology will showcase a significant collection of paintings from the 1970s to 1980s by artists from the Central Desert region.
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State-first program to accelerate digital health in WA
Monday, 8 July 2019
A consortium of partners across the WA medical research sector including The University of Western Australia will develop and deliver the State’s first digital health-specific program designed to support education programs in digital health commercialisation.
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Holiday camp to inspire Indigenous high school students
Friday, 5 July 2019
More than 40 Year 10 and 11 Indigenous students from across the State will spend their school holidays at The University of Western Australia for the annual Indigenous Science, Engineering and Health Camp where they will learn about future career opportunities.
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Engineering students inspire Pilbara youth
Friday, 5 July 2019
Five students from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences have recently completed a week-long visit to the Pilbara region, inspiring almost 1000 students at Roebourne District High School, St Luke's College, and Karratha Senior High School to aim high, keep their options open, and consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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How a passion for sharks led to a study in economics
Friday, 5 July 2019
Johanna Zimmerhackel has always had a passion for sharks but as a marine biologist, she probably never imagined she’d delve quite so deeply into economics.
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Dental School Research Day 2019
Friday, 5 July 2019
The UWA Dental School Research Day was held on Friday 28 June at the Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research to showcase the exciting research being undertaken within the School.
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OI beach clean crew tackle polystyrene spill
Thursday, 4 July 2019
A UWA Oceans Institute team got a little more than they bargained for during a clean-up on Cottesloe Beach to kick off Plastic Free July last weekend.
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Walking together with Indigenous elders
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
UWA Albany’s field units, honours and PhD program
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Awards and achievements - June 2019
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Study finds most Australians support mandatory vaccination
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
The Federal Government’s strict ‘No Jab, No Pay’ policy is well supported by the majority of Australians, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and University of Sydney.
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Indigenous education, cultural diplomacy and Matariki
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Indigenous knowledges are the creative inheritances of more than 5,000 cultures in more than 70 countries.
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On an upward journey
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
About Tyson McEwan
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Indigenous Strategy
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Since 2017, the UWA Indigenous Strategy has aimed to consolidate and strengthen UWA’s focus and plans for the continued development of Indigenous higher education across all areas of the University.
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Indigenisation of the Law curriculum
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
The UWA Law School and the School of Indigenous Studies have embarked on a five-year project to incorporate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into every unit of the Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
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Partnering up to increase and support Indigenous students in Psychology
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
The School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) and School of Psychological Science (SPS) recently committed to a collaborative partnership to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Psychology, as well as the support they receive.
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Graduate journeys back to UWA
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Angel Hayward’s connection with UWA started when she was on a high school visit during the Year 8 Discovery Day hosted by the School of Indigenous Studies (SIS). It proved to be a visit that started a journey of inspired learning and further discovery.
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Internship takes international student out of her comfort zone
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Norwegian international student Rebekka Aarsand had no idea what to expect on the first day of her McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship at the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation.
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UWA hosts 24th Indigenous Nationals
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
More than 400 Indigenous student athletes from 25 universities across the nation descended on The University of Western Australia last month for the UniSport Australia Indigenous Nationals.
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New Indigenous Studies building
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
We held the turning of the soil and smoking ceremony for the new Indigenous Studies Building in May.
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Lipid bodies help antibiotics to kill TB infections
Monday, 1 July 2019
Researchers are a step closer to better understanding how to treat one of the world’s deadliest diseases tuberculosis (TB), according to a new study published in Science.
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UWA Hosts 24th Indigenous Nationals
Monday, 1 July 2019
Over 400 Indigenous student athletes from 25 universities across the nation descended on The University of Western Australia last week for the UniSport Australia Indigenous Nationals. UWA entered two teams in the competition, Manatj (white cockatoo), and Wardong (crow).
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Competition leads to fathers who produce more male sperm
Monday, 1 July 2019
New research led by The University of Western Australia has shown that the social conditions that a male experiences while growing up can influence the amount of X and Y chromosome sperm that he produces as an adult.
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International UWA students recognised in CISWA Awards
Friday, 28 June 2019
A University of Western Australia student has taken out the top spot in the 2019 CISWA WA International Tertiary Student of the Year awards, with both runner ups also coming from UWA.
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Kangaroo paw may hold clues to understanding WA biodiversity
Thursday, 27 June 2019
A new study on kangaroo paws by The University of Western Australia and researchers at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens has challenged existing views that plants favour long distance rather than short distance pollination to reproduce.
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UWA welcomes Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships)
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Tayyeb Shah, a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA in top 10 subject rankings
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has placed The University of Western Australia in the world’s top 10 in Mining and Mineral Engineering (5th) and Marine/Ocean Engineering (7th).
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New funding for Microelectronics Research Group keeps UWA at forefront of international excellence
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
The UWA Microelectronics Research Group (MRG) has received a combined $9 million in new funding, enabling this flagship laboratory to expand its capabilities in the field of Infrared Technologies and Micro-electromechanical Systems.
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UWA appoints state treasurer to business school board
Monday, 24 June 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian Financial Review newspaper.
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Brainy Perth Mod student wins neuroscience competition
Monday, 24 June 2019
A Perth Modern School student with a passion for neuroscience and medicine has taken out this year’s WA Brain Bee Championship held at The University of Western Australia.
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Top Indigenous STEM students make finals of Premier's Science Awards
Friday, 21 June 2019
Students at The University of Western Australia have taken out all four finalist places in a new Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year category in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards, announced by WA Premier Mark McGowan.
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Your MBA questions answered
Thursday, 20 June 2019
In professional working life, sometimes you need further leadership education to take you to the next step in your career progression.
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Researchers call for the term 'high functioning autism' to be consigned to history
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Autism researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute have called for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be abandoned because of the misleading and potentially harmful expectations it creates around the abilities of children on the autism spectrum.
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University Policy Institutes series: How realistic is it to think that robust evidence drives policy?
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
What does the policy community look like from the other end of the telescope? In academia, assumptions abound: that evidence speaks for itself; that policy levers are linear and in abundance; and that political will is a given if the evidence is robust in itself.
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University Policy Institutes series: Translating, timing and trust: the view from the Policy Institute at King’s
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
Perhaps universities have been underestimating their potential strengths in shaping public policy? It seems like a strange assertion.
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University Policy Institutes series: The coming age of university policy engagement and influence
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
Research-led universities have often stood in the shadows of modern thinktanks in influencing policy agendas nationally and internationally.
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University Policy Institutes series: The warming climate for University Policy Institutes
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
The warming climate for University Policy Institutes
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Growth of 'Big Data' brings new course to UWA
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
One of the most in-demand skills in business is the ability to analyse data to make strategic decisions.
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UWA rises 16 places in three years in QS World University Rankings
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has climbed five places this year in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, from 91 to 86 out of 1001 universities across the world.
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Locations and rounds confirmed for Aon Uni 7s
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
A new look Aon Uni 7s season has been confirmed for 2019, with the first games of the four round season kicking off in September.
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56 new species of arachnids found in WA's north west
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum have discovered 56 new species of arachnids, known as schizomids, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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Healthy Campus project will also focus on mental health
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
A round of meetings and visits to Healthy Campus pilot universities resulted in key areas being mapped out, which the project will focus on.
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Program reveals kids are lagging behind in basic physical skills
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
A program run by The University of Western Australia has found many Perth children are falling short of developing basic physical skills.
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Progress for UWA swimmers at Australian Selection Trials
Monday, 17 June 2019
The Australian Selection Trials in Brisbane proved a strong week of competition, with fierce rivalry to secure spots on the team headed to South Korea for the FINA World Championships.
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Study finds remote climate 'events' can drive marine heatwaves
Monday, 17 June 2019
A new international study involving The University of Western Australia has found marine heatwaves can be influenced by climate ‘events’ that take place thousands of kilometres away.
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Study urges GPs to be on alert for deep vein thrombosis
Monday, 17 June 2019
General practitioners and physicians are being urged to keep a careful eye on the potentially deadly condition of deep vein thrombosis because the signs and symptoms of DVT are non-specific and often difficult to diagnose, according to a review published today in The Medical Journal of Australia.
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Stressed sheep fleeced by their genes
Monday, 17 June 2019
Genetics play a large factor in determining the temperament of sheep and how they react to stress, a study carried out by The University of Western Australia has found.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 9th July 2019 with Terri-ann White on UWA Publishing
Monday, 17 June 2019
University press publishing is an unusual beast these days and very different to its twentieth century model.
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Pleural medicine leader named WA Cancer Researcher of the Year
Friday, 14 June 2019
A medical researcher from The University of Western Australia has today been named Cancer Council Western Australia 2019 Cancer Researcher of the Year.
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UWA ready to play host to Indigenous Nationals tournament
Thursday, 13 June 2019
University athletes from around the country will descend on The University of Western Australia this month for the 24th Indigenous Games.
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Funding boost for world-class research
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
The University of Western Australia and partner organisations will benefit from $67.5 million in overall funding to provide world-class equipment to advance scientific research in Western Australia and support WA jobs in STEM industries.
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Male dolphins like sponging for mates
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
When it comes to making friends, it appears dolphins are just like us and form close friendships with other dolphins that have a common interest, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Award for Excellence for top Commerce student
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
The Convocation Undergraduate Prize in Bachelor of Commerce has been awarded to Emily Luu who won the Convocation Prize for her top marks in her final year of the Bachelor of Commerce in 2018.
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Past Chancellors Support Convocation Awards
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
One of the highlights of the Convocation year is the presentation of our awards at the annual Awards Ceremony.
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Graduates and staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
One of The University of Western Australia’s first female engineering graduates who went on to become CEO of the Water Corporation, a former Supreme Court Justice and one of Australia’s most powerful women who used to lead Westpac are among 22 graduates and five staff members who have been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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UWA music prodigy named best in the world
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
A 16-year-old student from The University of Western Australia has won the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition in Dallas, Texas.
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Federal Funding Boost For Indigenous Mental Health Services
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
A cross- faculty research program led by UWA has received $5 million to improve the delivery of mental health services for Australia’s Indigenous population.
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Implementing ‘Pluralism’
Friday, 7 June 2019
What about efforts at counter-radicalisation in societies with a prevailing commitment to managing social, ethnic and religious diversity? This involves operationalising pluralist ideas in ways that address sources of alienation and the potential ‘minoritisation’ of Islam. Shamit Saggar
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Sabaoon - De-radicalisation through a Compassionate Approach
Friday, 7 June 2019
De-radicalisation is a broad term that comprises many ideas and practical actions.
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Michele Grossman examines the perceived asymmetry between Islamist-inspired and far-right violent extremism
Friday, 7 June 2019
The nature of radicalisation is changing rapidly. The phenomenon is increasingly atomised, nested in grievances, motives and everyday lives that are difficult to penetrate for policymakers.
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Radicalisation Blog Series: The advent of political Islam and the rise of radicalism
Friday, 7 June 2019
Radicalisation in contemporary Tunisia has emerged as an important flashpoint, spilling out of the Arab Spring.
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Australia’s responses to the radicalisation of immigrant youth
Friday, 7 June 2019
Australia’s approach to countering violent extremism has developed considerably in recent years and an important pivot has been a fresh emphasis placed on how communities can support prevention.
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Shamit Saggar examines Islamist-inspired radicalisation and violence
Friday, 7 June 2019
Evidence about Islamist-inspired radicalisation and violence
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Radicalisation Blog Series: Introduction by Shamit Saggar and Samina Yasmeen
Friday, 7 June 2019
Introduction
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80 per cent of disadvantaged families are not adequately nourished
Friday, 7 June 2019
Two-thirds of disadvantaged families struggle to feed their children a balanced meal because they can’t afford to, according to a study led by The University of Western Australia.
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Australian Centre for Geomechanics appoints new director
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Associate Professor Johan Wesseloo has been appointed director of the Australian Centre for Geomechanics at The University of Western Australia, replacing Professor Yves Potvin who had been director since 2000.
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From the page to the big screen: Half the Perfect World: Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955 – 1964, awarded Cascade Films deal.
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Congratulations to UWA’s Associate Professor of English and Literary Studies, Tanya Dalziell, and Curtin University’s Associate Professor in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Paul Genoni, who last month announced the sale of film rights for their book, Half the Perfect World: Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra 1955 – 1964, to Cascade Films.
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Ironing out your exercise routine
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Female athletes may be comfortable pumping iron but they’re also alarmingly deficient in the vital mineral.
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Babies make room in the womb for bacteria
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Our exposure to bacteria begins before we’re born according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Awards and Achievements - May 2019
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Federal funding boost for Indigenous mental health services
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
A research program led by The University of Western Australia has received $5 million to improve the delivery of mental health services for Australia’s Indigenous population.
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Announcement by the Chancellor
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
I have been advised by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dawn Freshwater, that she has accepted an offer of appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland commencing March 2020 and will be resigning from office as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia with effect from 13 March 2020.
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UWA student wins global data science challenge
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
A data science student from The University of Western Australia has won the Ernst and Young (EY) NextWave data science challenge, competing against more than 4000 students from 16 countries to take out the top spot.
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UWA eye doctor among those recognised in WA of the Year Awards
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
A leading eye doctor from The University of Western Australia with a deep passion for helping remote, rural and disadvantaged communities is among seven people to be recognised in the 2019 Western Australian of the Year awards.
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Hot off the press!!!
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
Just in!
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 11th June 2019 with Susan Midalia on “Politics and the Novel”
Monday, 3 June 2019
Susan Midalia presents “Politics and the Novel”
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The notes in our head
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Nicholas Bannan tends not to separate his work from pleasure in his different creative roles in the Conservatorium of Music.
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Pregnancy stress linked to lower sperm count in male offspring
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Men whose mothers were exposed to stressful life events during the first 18 weeks of pregnancy may have reduced sperm counts when they become adults, according to a new study led by The University of Western Australia.
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Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication
Thursday, 30 May 2019
New research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a greater chance of developing a serious medical complication during pregnancy.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2019 Newsletter
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-march-2019
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Perth Festival a magnet for tourists and locals alike
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Perth Festival attracts thousands of tourists and fosters social harmony and community pride in Western Australia, a new report shows.
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Championing positive mental health in PhD students
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
As a geneticist at the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease, Nina McCarthy has devoted much of her working life to combating psychiatric illnesses.
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Shift and FIFO workers at high risk of fatigue
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Almost all (97 per cent) shift workers are unable to adjust their body clocks between day and night shifts and are missing out on quality sleep, it was reported at the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation’s Pilbara Sleep Health Summit last week.
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Dr David Griffiths’ Address to 2019 Business School Awards
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Dr David Griffiths was awarded a Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours from UWA in 1973 and a Master of Economics from ANU in 1976.
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Study finds ocean acidification threatens coral reef systems
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has found the future of the world’s coral reefs is under threat from ocean acidification with many corals unable to adapt to the conditions.
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Philippa Nikulinsky exhibition reflects WA's biodversity
Friday, 24 May 2019
The work of one of Western Australia’s most respected artists, Philippa Nikulinsky, will be showcased at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia from tomorrow, Saturday 25 May.
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UWA awarded Platinum employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion
Friday, 24 May 2019
The University of Western Australia has been awarded Platinum status and listed in the top five employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual (LGBTIQA+) inclusion in the 2019 Australian Workplace Equality Index.
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Temporary pedestrian access changes on Myers Street (off Fairway entry 4)
Friday, 24 May 2019
From Monday 27 May (for approximately 7 weeks), there will be temporary alternative pedestrian access along Myers Street while necessary works to upgrade the pump at the Central Plant are undertaken.
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2019 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
A third-year Law student with a passion for helping others has been awarded this year’s Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Ben’s on the mark
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Ben McGuire may be a rising star at East Perth Football Club, but the talented athlete has his feet planted firmly on the ground.
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World-leading experts take to the stage (and pubs) across Perth
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Western Australians will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts in music, literature, rock art, business, history, engineering, medicine and science during UWA’s Research Impact Series.
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UWA runners make podium in HBF Run
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Over 30,000 participants ran, walked and wheeled their way through the streets of Perth last weekend (19 May) for the tenth annual HBF Run for a Reason.
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Highs and lows for Aidan Read in Masters GT debut
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
It has been an extreme first four races for Aidan Read in his ADAC GT Masters debut, with trophies, pole positions, and bad weather welcoming the student athlete to the European circuit.
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Call for greater transparency in gluten free testing
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
A Coeliac disease expert from The University of Western Australia is calling for greater transparency in the testing of gluten free foods. It comes after reports that some gluten free products contain traces of gluten, potentially dangerous to sufferers of Coeliac disease.
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UWA swimmers winners at WA Swimmer of the Year Awards
Monday, 20 May 2019
UWA West Coast Swim Club swimmers claimed a variety of awards during Swimming WA’s night of nights, the Swimmer of the Year Awards.
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One in seven school students affected by mental health issues
Monday, 20 May 2019
A national survey led by The University of Western Australia has found that mental health disorders affected one in seven students during the previous 12 months, with ADHD and anxiety cited as the most common disorders.
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Experience the key for Chinese graduate jobs
Friday, 17 May 2019
This article was published in the Australian on Wednesday 15 May 2019.
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UWA and Trilogy join forces to offer coding boot camp
Thursday, 16 May 2019
A new professional web development course that aims to meet the rising demand for job-ready tech talent will be launched by The University of Western Australia, in partnership with US education technology company Trilogy Education.
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Pilbara ship engraving may depict British ship Mermaid in 1818
Thursday, 16 May 2019
A team of archaeologists has discovered a depiction of a British naval ship carved onto a boulder on an island in the Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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Tribute to Bob Hawke
Thursday, 16 May 2019
The University of Western Australia mourns with the nation the passing of one of its most outstanding graduates, the Honourable Dr Bob Hawke, LLB, BA, DLitt.
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50 per cent of people do not know they have high blood pressure
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
A study involving scientists from The University of Western Australia and the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation has revealed 50 per cent of Australians living with high blood pressure do not realise they have it.
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Our speaker discusses the policy and research gap between government and academia
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
The common mantra of research-led universities today is twofold: that they are here to advance the frontiers of knowledge and here to serve society.
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Higher calling for top Arts student
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
The Convocation Undergraduate Prize in Bachelor of Arts has been awarded to Ashlynne Hendry who completed her Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Linguistics and Anthropology, and Sociology at The University of Western Australia in 2018.
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New threat revealed for baby turtles
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
New research has revealed that marine turtle hatchlings entering the ocean close to jetties have a high likelihood of being eaten.
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UWA Hockey players join WA U21 squads
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Hockey WA has announced the U21 Men’s and Women’s squads for 2019, including several players from UWA.
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Helping books come to life
Monday, 13 May 2019
Eleanor Hurt worked in the Dymocks head office as the book buyer for their flagship store for a few years prior to joining UWA Publishing (UWAP) early this year.
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Deep sea fish can detect colour in the dark
Friday, 10 May 2019
A team of international researchers has found that deep-sea fish have developed surprisingly diverse vision that enables them to detect colour in the dark.
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The 2019 State Budget - a positive investment in WA's future
Friday, 10 May 2019
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the allocation of research and education funding announced in the 2019 WA State Budget.
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Advance notice of planned Western Power outage: Friday 21 June 2019
Friday, 10 May 2019
What will be affected: Electrical power supply to Crawley Campus (full site power outage)
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Kevin Pfleger appointed director of WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Thursday, 9 May 2019
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Kevin Pfleger as Director of the newly established WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
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Cheezels add new flavour to Schenberg art fellowship prize
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Monash University fine arts graduate Anita Cummins has been awarded The University of Western Australia 2019 Dr Harold Schenberg Visual Art Fellowship, which is now worth $50,000.
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Forum to focus on radicalisation and how we respond
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Leading experts will discuss radicalisation and its causes and how Australia and other countries are responding to it at a one-day symposium to be held at The University of Western Australia this Friday 10 May.
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Regions exist in WA: Regional students exist at UWA
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
The University of Western Australia’s regional campus in Albany celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year.
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UWA Pole Vaulters heading to Doha
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
UWA Athletics Club pole vaulting duo Kurtis Marschall and Liz Parnova have both earned selection for the 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships in Doha after surpassing the automatic qualification standard during the domestic season.
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UWA’s Graduate School of Education complete a trilogy of works focussed on the rebuilding of school systems destroyed by long-running conflict in post-war climates
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education celebrate the success of authors from the Graduate School of Education for the recent completion of a trilogy of works surrounding the rebuilding of school systems in post-war conflict zones, a collection that dates from 2017 - 2019.
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National survey data indicate increased student engagement and satisfaction with Library services
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Results from two national student surveys released last month indicate increased student satisfaction with Library services.
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The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA offers students global opportunities
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Linh Nguyen was the first student to visit the University of Otago under the Matariki Global Citizenship Exchange program through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA.
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UWA Athletes selected for the 2019 Oceania Area Championships
Monday, 6 May 2019
Ten of the thirteen Open Team West Australian athletes set to compete at the 2019 Oceania Area Championships are UWA Athletics Club athletes.
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UWA Star Wars video a big hit
Monday, 6 May 2019
The University of Western Australia Star Wars Day video released on international Star Wars Day (May 4) is proving to be a big hit.
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Scholarships making a difference
Monday, 6 May 2019
Thanks to the generosity of Great Southern donors, UWA Albany was able to award nine scholarships and prizes in first semester.
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Welcome to the first edition of Education Quarterly for 2019
Monday, 6 May 2019
This year has already been an exciting one, with the launch of UWA's Vision 2030 in early April.
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Scientists help detect black hole eating neutron star
Friday, 3 May 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are at the centre of new discoveries where gravitational waves have been detected.
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Student athlete ready for International Champions League
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
After finishing top of the women’s division in the Oceania Sailing Champions League Final, the Western Australian team Shelley White, Ella Clark, Chelsea Hall, and student athlete Hayley Clark will now travel to Copenhagen to compete in the international final of the Women’s Champions League.
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A supported learning journey
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
About LewisLewis Weeda is in the second year of his undergraduate degree with a major in Medical Sciences and a second in Indonesian Studies.
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An Award away from a career path
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
The UWA Careers and Employability Award program is set to place students on the right career path.
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CONNECTing students in 2019
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Our new commencing students have been reaping the benefits of an extended six-week orientation journey which kicked off at the start of Semester 1.
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Rio Tinto Student Engagement Program gains momentum
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Global mining group Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia have had an established Talent Education Partnership for more than two decades.
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University Hall hones in on professional development
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Providing students with unique opportunities to progress their career sits at the core of University Hall’s growing Professional Development program.
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More Work Integrated Learning experiences for UWA students
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
UWA has always produced career-ready graduates, but our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) strategy aims to make these experiences more explicit and accessible for all students.
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LinkedIn Learning at UWA: Improving the student experience
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
I have recently been working with the Educational Enhancement Unit to implement LinkedIn Learning for all students and staff at UWA.
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Forums put focus on future schooling policy and work
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
The Future of Schooling Policy
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Governments urged to adopt compensation for rare vaccine injury
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Research led by The University of Western Australia has found that that most countries with mandatory childhood vaccination policies don’t have no-fault vaccine injury compensation schemes to care for rare victims of vaccines.
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Breakthrough in high-yield drought-resilient chickpeas
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought and heat tolerant chickpeas.
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Our speaker examines the recent Indonesian elections
Monday, 29 April 2019
In her interim account of the recent Indonesian elections, Ella S. Prihatini points to significant levels of volatility in parties’ vote share, important breakthroughs by some new parties and the unprecedented fatigue created by a single-day electoral event. Shamit Saggar
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UWA Aerospace Soars to 5th place at Australian University Rocket Competition
Monday, 29 April 2019
On Saturday 20 April, in a remote field 1 hour north of Goondiwindi in southern Queensland, UWA Aerospace’s custom-built rocket Finley left the ground for the final time with a blast of fire and smoke.
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CMSS holds public discussion forum on Christchurch attacks
Saturday, 27 April 2019
On 21 March 2019, the Centre for Muslim States and Societies organised a panel discussion on Christchurch terrorist attacks that killed 50 people and injured many more. The panel included:
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Aidan Read set to make European debut
Friday, 26 April 2019
Student athlete Aidan Read is set to make his European debut in Germany this week, after making his mark on the Asian circuit.
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Times Higher Education interview with Professor Dawn Freshwater
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of Times Higher Education. It was published online on Thursday 18 April 2019.
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UWA 2025 future scientists!
Thursday, 18 April 2019
What a delight to meet with UWA 2025 future scientists Noah and Claire.
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Tim Ungar appointed Chair of Perth Festival Board
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Perth businessman Tim Ungar has been appointed Chair of Perth Festival. Mr Ungar, who has been board member of Perth Festival since July 2015, succeeds John Barrington to Chair Australia's longest-running international arts festival.
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Our speaker examines schooling policy and the federal election
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
As Australia heads to the polls next month, we begin to look at key issues voters will consider.
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What's happened to all the plastic rubbish in the Indian Ocean?
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that although the Indian Ocean is the world’s biggest dumping ground for plastic waste, nobody seems to know where it goes.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 14th May 2019 with Sarah Collins on “Edmund Gurney and the Power of Sound”
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Dr Sarah Collins presents “Edmund Gurney and the Power of Sound”
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UWA swimmers impress at National Championships
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
The 2019 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide proved to be a solid competition from UWA’s star swimmers, with a number of podium finishes and new personal bests to be proud of.
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Study analyses education and employment prospects for disadvantaged
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
A study led by The University of Western Australia and funded by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) has found improvements for the disadvantaged in accessing a tertiary education, but there are still challenges that lie ahead in the job market.
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UWA part of a new era of Australian ocean research
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
The University of Western Australia will be at the forefront of a new era of research into the ‘blue economy’, following the announcement of Australia’s biggest Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
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Future Engineers enjoy the WA Science and Engineering Challenge
Monday, 15 April 2019
UWA’s Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS), along with the Rotary Club of Dalkeith, sponsored the WA Science and Engineering Challenge this month, which is run nationally by The University of Newcastle.
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UWA researchers helping Australian sheep producers tackle high-oestrogen clovers
Monday, 15 April 2019
A team of researchers at The University of Western Australia are working together with farmers to tackle an issue which could have a devastating impact on Australian sheep producers.
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Strong Results for UWA Athletes at Australian Athletics Championships
Monday, 15 April 2019
The 2019 Australian Athletics Championships proved to be a strong week of competition for many UWA athletes, with medals, records and qualifiers across a variety of events.
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Nationals Athletics Wrap-Up
Monday, 15 April 2019
After a busy athletics season, some of Australia’s best student athletes have battled it out at the UniSport Australia Nationals Athletics in Sydney.
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Work placement student inspires the next generation of scientists
Monday, 15 April 2019
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities provide students with the chance to gain industry knowledge, develop work-ready skills and create lasting networks with industry professionals.
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UWA PPI Director discusses the Brexit challenge
Monday, 15 April 2019
Brexit without a decent rule-book
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Indigenous Studies building preliminary works to commence Thursday 18 April 2019
Monday, 15 April 2019
Site preparations are underway for our new Indigenous Studies building, located within the southern precinct of the campus.
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High School Girls Experience a Day in the FIFO Life
Friday, 12 April 2019
As part of the UWA Girls in Engineering Outreach Program, five bright young females in Years 10 and 11 visited a Rio Tinto mine site to gain an exciting insight into a future career in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
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UWA program to encourage year 12 Indigenous students
Friday, 12 April 2019
Indigenous Year 12 students from around the state will attend a leadership seminar at The University of Western Australia. The seminar, organised by UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies, aims to encourage Year 12s to further their education at tertiary level.
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UWA’s Master of Clinical Pathology program gains maiden accreditation
Friday, 12 April 2019
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is proud to announce that the University's unique Master of Clinical Pathology (MCP) program has received full and unconditional professional accreditation.
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Our speaker comments on the upcoming Indonesian elections
Thursday, 11 April 2019
As Indonesia prepares next week for its mammoth elections involving 193 million potential voters, Ella Prihatini (UWA) examines the wisdom of crowding so much into a single day of voting.
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Our guest looks at Brexit and what it means for Perth
Thursday, 11 April 2019
In the second of our guest opinion pieces on Brexit, Marion Fulker (CEO of the Committee for Perth) looks at the long historic links between the Brits and Perth.
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Our guest examines Brexit and the longer-run implications
Thursday, 11 April 2019
In the first of our Brexit-themed contributions, James Campbell-Sloan examines the longer run implications of the UK-EU rupture (if and when it happens).
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Charities struggle to measure outcomes
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Research led by The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact and funded by the Bankwest Foundation has found a gulf exists between the expectation of not-for-profit groups and charities to measure their outcomes, and the funding available to do so.
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Students inspired by agricultural science at UWA Future Farm
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Breaking the city-country divide, Year 12 Geography students from Penrhos College recently had their third annual field day at The University of Western Australia’s Ridgefield Farm in Pingelly.
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New therapy needed for two forms of painful joint condition
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
A new collaborative study led by The University of Western Australia has found that a painful joint condition called arthrofibrosis that can result from traumatic injury or surgery may come in two forms which should be treated separately.
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Showy male primates have smaller testicles
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Male primates equipped with all the bells and whistles to attract a female mate tend to have smaller gonads, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and University of Zurich.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2019 Newsletter
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2019
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UWA Master of Pharmacy student wins ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
UWA Master of Pharmacy student, Alexander Gallo, was recently awarded the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship which will provide him with financial support to undertake a research internship in Switzerland.
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Our guest discusses the upcoming Indonesian elections and what's at stake
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
As the region’s largest democracy goes to the polls, Hadrian G.
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Fearless sea urchins stripping underwater forests
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
A new study led by The University of Western Australia and the Centre of Advanced Studies of Blanes in Spain has found that sea urchins’ fear of predators plays a key role in the health of underwater forests, which are declining globally.
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UWA Sport and PAHL Collaboration Receives Sport Australia Support
Monday, 8 April 2019
Already emerging as one of Australia’s most innovative sport competition, MAN v FAT Soccer has now received important support from Sport Australia.
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Student athlete earns second national title
Monday, 8 April 2019
After an outstanding 2018, where he was crowned a National and World Champion, UWA student athlete Rahul Jegatheva has continued his form, clinching the 19&Under National Champion title for the second year running.
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Marine heatwave proves devastating to Shark Bay dolphins
Monday, 8 April 2019
A study by an international team of marine researchers, including The University of Western Australia, has found dolphin survival and reproductive rates suffered a significant decline following a 2011 marine heatwave affecting around 1,000km of Western Australia’s coastline.
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UWA and VGW join forces to develop young tech talent
Friday, 5 April 2019
The University of Western Australia has partnered with global technology company VGW to give students more opportunities to complete internships, gain scholarships, and collaborate on innovative research.
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Eureka prizewinning researchers win grant with Japan
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Medical researchers from The University of Western Australia have been awarded a Foundation for Australia-Japan Studies (FAJS) grant awarded under the Rio Tinto Australia-Japan Collaborative Program to evaluate a new diagnostic tool for more precise targeting of blood and bone marrow cancers.
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States will welcome support for early childhood education
Thursday, 4 April 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian Financial Review newspaper.
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MicroBlitz Interns in Action!
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Another exciting week of ACTION with the Barry Marshall MicroBlitz Interns.
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UWA students awarded Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Five students from The University of Western Australia are among 38 young Australians to be awarded a Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship.
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2019 Library Student Survey now open
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
UWA students have an opportunity to shape their spaces and services in the University Library by particpating in the biennial Library Student Survey, open from 1-15 April. They'll also have the chance to win an Apple Watch or one of three portable charging devices.
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Awards and Achievements - March 2019
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA to lead world-first LNG futures facility
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
The University of Western Australia will lead the development of the LNG Futures Facility, which will include a world-first microscale Liquefied Natural Gas plant for research and education, following today’s announcement by Premier Mark McGowan at the LNG19 conference in Shanghai.
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RESULTS OF CONVOCATION ELECTIONS OF WARDEN, DEPUTY WARDEN, MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF CONVOCATION AND ONE MEMBER OF SENATE
Monday, 1 April 2019
Following the 12th March 2019 deadline for receipt of voting papers, a ballot was conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission, in the presence of scrutineer.
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Outstanding Contributions Recognised by Convocation
Monday, 1 April 2019
At its Autumn Ordinary Meeting Convocation recognised three outstanding contributors to the University with the presentation of Convocation Medals to Ms Hilary Silbert, Dr Susan King and Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr AM.
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The Heart and Soul of Convocation
Monday, 1 April 2019
As is often remarked by the Warden of Convocation at our Ordinary Meetings, Convocation receives much correspondence, more often than not by email these days. Much of it is pretty standard about address changes or the like, or recently some comment about Forrest Hall and contemporary topics.
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What's next after the banking royal commission
Monday, 1 April 2019
The implications of the Banking Royal Commission will be the topic of a breakfast panel discussion to be hosted by The University of Western Australia’s Business School this Friday 5 April.
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UWA scores highly in national research engagement and impact
Friday, 29 March 2019
The University of Western Australia has been recognised in Australia in the Engagement and Impact Assessment 2018-2019 National Report, which provides a national snapshot of how university research translates into real-world benefits for society.
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LactaMap to support GPs caring for breastfeeding mums
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have launched a world-first online lactation care support system called LactaMap to support GPs help patients who have problems breastfeeding.
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Our guest writes about how we talk about race in challenging times
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Two generations on from the end of the White Australia policy, the capacity for race to influence electoral politics remains.
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UWA recognised for research excellence
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
The University of Western Australia has been recognised in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) National Report and outcomes, improving on its outstanding 2015 results.
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Male crickets use female scent to rate fertility prospects
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that male insects are able to use female scent to assess not only how many eggs she will produce but also the egg-laying potential of their daughters.
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Welcome from the Director of the UWA Public Policy Institute
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Who we are
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Native marsupial helping revive urban bushland in Perth's north
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
A native marsupial population that was successfully relocated to a pocket of urban bushland in the northern suburb of Craigie is now helping to regenerate the bush.
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Discovery to help wheat cope with salty soils
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have discovered two enzymes that explain the sensitivity of wheat plants to salty soils.
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Photonic switch research to see the light
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
The research team behind the design of a new photonic switch to help meet the need of ever-increasing network speeds has been awarded Pathfinder funding to build and test a prototype at UWA.
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Friends of the Library talk: Tuesday 9th April 2019 with Dr Nigel Westbrook on Lorck's 1559 'The Panorama of Constantinople'
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Dr Nigel Westbrook explores the 1559 Panorama of Constantinople by Melchior LorckDr.
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Jacaranda tree confirms bond at UWA
Friday, 22 March 2019
To celebrate the relationship between today’s students and graduates from earlier days, Guild President Conrad Hogg and the Warden of Convocation Doug McGhie planted a white flowering jacaranda on Convocation Walk, east side of James Oval, on this year’s annual Convocation Day.
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Volunteers needed to help unlock the secrets of the Universe
Friday, 22 March 2019
Scientists from The University of Western Australia node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) are in need of volunteers to help with one of the biggest astronomy projects of the next ten years.
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UWA technology deployed to monitor Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Friday, 22 March 2019
New technology from The University of Western Australia has been deployed to measure the impact of Tropical Cyclone Veronica on ocean waves and the WA coastline.
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Welcome Professor Inge Koch
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
The Faculty is excited to welcome one of its newest academic appointments, Professor Inge Koch to the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing.
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UWA to deliver innovation in digital services for students
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
The University of Western Australia has reached another milestone in its digital campus journey, working with Cisco to deploy app-based software solution Involvio in partnership with Optus.
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Values influence where we spend our time and money
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
A study carried out by The University of Western Australia has highlighted the important role values play in our daily behaviour, including where we invest our time and money.
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Best Paper Prize at the Corporate Law Teachers Association
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Congratulations to Doctor Sagi Peari who was awarded the Best Paper Prize at the Corporate Law Teachers Association (CLTA) conference in Auckland.
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New program to connect students with industry and the workforce
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
A new PhD program to connect students with industry and help them solve real world problems is being rolled out in WA.
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UWA gets down to business with new innovation space IQX
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
The University of Western Australia yesterday launched an innovation, co-working and event space to help grow Western Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
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WA science legend leaves behind a remarkable legacy
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Passionate marine science and radio astronomy leader Dr Bernard Bowen passed away peacefully early this morning.
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UWA awarded $898,560 to teach Einstein's physics in schools
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded $898,560 for a ground-breaking international research project to teach Einstein’s theories of space, time, matter, light and gravity through primary and secondary school.
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Best in the West
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Congratulations to Dr Josephine Muir and the Noisy Guts Team - winner of the 'Best in the West' pitch event. The prize was awarded by the Licensing Executives Society of Australia and New Zealand (LESANZ Inc).
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The bugs in guts and soil
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
An exciting collaboration has been launched between two innovative UWA Research Centres, The Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training (School of Biomedical Sciences) and MicroBlitz (School and Agriculture and Environment).
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Study recommends new ways to treat musculoskeletal pain
Monday, 18 March 2019
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has identified 11 recommendations to help health professionals and patients better manage musculoskeletal problems. The study comes after the team found many musculoskeletal problems were not being managed effectively.
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Track and field stars shine at Perth Track Classic
Monday, 18 March 2019
A number of UWA athletes have been rewarded for their hard work with podium places in the Perth Track Classic over the weekend.
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UWA Nedlands duo earn state representation
Friday, 15 March 2019
Two of UWA Nedlands FC’s finest players will join Western Australia when the state team take on the Indonesian national side this weekend.
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Child health researcher wins national excellence award
Thursday, 14 March 2019
A child health researcher from The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute has been recognised with a national Research Excellence Award.
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UWA athletes shortlisted for Young Achiever Sports Award
Thursday, 14 March 2019
The Seven News Young Achiever Awards acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of young people throughout Western Australia under the age of 29.
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Study highlights ways to improve fishing practices
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Stanford University have confirmed eco-labels on seafood are a trusted way for consumers to ensure they are buying sustainable seafood products and also encourage the seafood industry to be more sustainable.
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Research finds some shark deterrents don't work as well
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Shark researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that one of the personal shark deterrents commercially available in WA is not effective in deterring sharks.
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Illuminated manuscript gifts from the Friends of the Library on display
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Three single illuminated leaves on vellum from a Book of Hours, Missal and Breviary are on display from March – April in the Special Collections foyer, 2nd floor, Reid Library.
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Harvey, the Guide Dog in training
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Sarah Evamy joined the Faculty’s Educational Enhancement Unit in February, and with her came a little bundle of golden fur – Harvey, her guide dog in training.
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UWA pole vaulters entertain Bunbury
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
The streets of Bunbury became a hub of pole vault in early March, with several UWA athletes bringing the entertainment.
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Aiden Read steps up to the European circuit
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
After making his mark in Asia, student athlete Aiden Read will now make the switch to the European circuit, with the ADAC GT Masters Championship in his sights.
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PROSH to liven up Perth streets
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
People are encouraged to carry loose change on Wednesday 20 March as costume-clad students from The University of Western Australia will hit the streets from 7am to sell the annual edition of the satirical PROSH student newspaper.
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Centre for Social Impact researcher recognised in pro bono awards
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
A Research Assistant Professor from The University of Western Australia who is passionate about supporting the not-for-profit workforce has been recognised in the Pro Bono 2018 Impact 25 Awards.
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Four UWA Master of Business Administration students win prestigious 2019 Schulich International Case Competition
Monday, 11 March 2019
The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education celebrated the success of Next Gen Resources, a team of four UWA Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible students who were recently awarded first place at the seventh annual Schulich International Case Competition on 23 February 2019, held at the Schulich School of Business, Toronto, Canada.
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Inaugural Perth Cardiovascular Research Symposium 2019
Monday, 11 March 2019
The inaugural Perth Cardiovascular Research Symposium was held at The University of Western Australia (UWA) on Tuesday 5 March.
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Globally renowned fisheries economist Professor Rashid Sumaila visits UWA
Friday, 8 March 2019
Last week, the Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean in the School of Biological Sciences, supported by the Institute of Advanced Studies and the Forrest Research Foundation hosted the globally renowned fisheries economist, Professor Rashid Sumaila for a scholarly visit, a Master Class in fisheries economics and a Public Lecture.
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'Extinct' bee found on the outskirts of Perth
Friday, 8 March 2019
A native bee species believed to be extinct has been found during a survey of insect pollinators in a remnant of banksia woodland at Pinjar in Perth’s northern suburbs.
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International Women's Day: Max Qua
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, is a globally recognised celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.
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UWA Graduate School of Education Professor Peter Merrotsy awarded a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Congratulations to UWA Graduate School of Education Professor Peter Merrotsy, who recently received an Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, at the 2018 Awards Ceremony, on 26 February 2019.
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Study warns marine heatwaves causing massive destruction
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
A study by an international team of researchers including The University of Western Australia reveals the massive damage marine heatwaves are causing to the marine environment wherever they occur.
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Awards and achievements - February 2019
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Outdoor play at home key for young children's health and development
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
A simple sandpit, swing or cubby house in the backyard are all that are needed to help preschoolers get enough outdoor play time at home, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA to host international researchers as part of a United Nations training program
Friday, 1 March 2019
The University of Western Australia is hosting three international researchers, two from Myanmar and one from the Philippines, in partnership with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Best practices for agriculture under climate change
Friday, 1 March 2019
A global team including researchers from The University of Western Australian have determined the best practices for managing agricultural land while minimising environmental impacts.
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Plant scientist awarded Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science
Thursday, 28 February 2019
A plant scientist from The University of Western Australia who made significant breakthroughs in disease resistance in the oilseed crop canola has been awarded the prestigious 2019 Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science.
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Up to 400,000 WA patients could be seen by GPs instead of hospitals
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
A study investigating hospital emergency department presentations in Western Australia has found that between 20 and 40 per cent of all patients could have been managed instead by general practitioners.
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Student wellbeing program recognised in national teaching awards
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
A University of Western Australia program designed to improve students' health and wellbeing, their experiences and learning support services has taken out a top honour in the nation's most prestigious teaching awards.
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UWA student awarded Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
A postgraduate student at The University of Western Australia with a passion for education equality is one of 17 leading postgraduate students Australia-wide to be named a Westpac Future Leaders Scholar.
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Poor mental health linked to rising rates of chronic disease
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
New research led by researchers from The University of Western Australia suggests that poor mental health may be behind an increase in chronic disease in Australia.
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Marschall sets new personal best in France
Monday, 25 February 2019
Australian pole-vaulter Kurtis Marschall has continued his superb form into the new year, setting a new personal best at the All Star Perche in France.
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Ian Fitzpatrick leads Australian team in Siberia
Monday, 25 February 2019
The Australian team is gearing up for one of the largest Winter Universiades ever as the competition kicks off on 2 March.
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Scientists tackle rare retinal disease in unique research project
Monday, 25 February 2019
Researchers at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) and The University of Western Australia have pioneered a study of the world’s first and only laboratory model of a rare type of retinal disease, paving the way for new treatment pathways.
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Law changes urged in property issues involving family violence
Monday, 25 February 2019
We need government support to improve legal aid services to help people resolve property matters where family violence is involved, according to research led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with researchers from Murdoch University and the University of Notre Dame.
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Female golden snub-nosed monkeys share nursing of young
Thursday, 21 February 2019
An international team of researchers including The University of Western Australia and China’s Central South University of Forestry and Technology has discovered that female golden snub-nosed monkeys in China are happy to feed other monkeys’ offspring.
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UWA Athletics put on dominant display at 2019 State Track and Field Championships
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
The 2019 WA State Track and Field Championships was a stellar weekend of competition for many UWA athletes, with plenty of stand-out performances.
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Student Athlete continues to defy expectations
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
After becoming a world champion at just 16, student athlete Rahul Jegatheva knows what it means to compete with the best.
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American whalers left rock engravings in Pilbara in 1840s
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
A team of archaeologists from The University of Western Australia working with Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and mining company Rio Tinto have discovered that Indigenous people were not the only ones to leave their mark in the Dampier Archipelago.
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Yellow student parking bays - reminder last day for staff parking 22 February 2019
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
We would like to remind staff that Friday 22 February is the last day that yellow student parking bays can be used by staff.
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Staff parking permits 2019
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
If you have applied for and received a UWA parking permit, please ensure the permit is affixed to the left-hand side of your vehicle windscreen before Friday 22 February to avoid being issued an infringement.
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Friends of the Library talk Tuesday 12th March 2019: ‘Brom’ and ‘Tom’: Philatelists “Coincidences and Connections in our Collections”
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Brian and Joan Pope present ‘Brom’ and ‘Tom’: Philatelists “Coincidences and Connections in our Collections”Tuesday 12th March 2019, 7:30pmReid Library Ground Floor, Hemsley SuiteBrian Pope was President of the Musicians Union and Principal Bassoon in the WA Symphony Orchestra when he developed a noise-induced hearing loss and had to retire in 1978.
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Can being born blind protect people from schizophrenia?
Friday, 15 February 2019
A study carried out by The University of Western Australia has provided compelling evidence that congenital/early cortical blindness – that is when people are blind from birth or shortly after - is protective against schizophrenia.
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Morning exercise improves brain health in older, overweight adults
Friday, 15 February 2019
An international research team led by The University of Western Australia and The Baker Institute in Melbourne has found a morning bout of exercise reduces the detrimental impact on the pattern of brain blood flow of prolonged sitting in older adults who are overweight or obese.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2019 Newsletter
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2019 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2019
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The Merchant of Venice at New Fortune Theatre
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
The Graduate Dramatic Society's production of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice”, directed by Lucy Eyre.
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Four EMS Projects Successful in the inaugural round of Communities of Practice
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Four projects lead by staff members from The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences have been successful in the inaugural round of the UWA Communities of Practice initiative.
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Vote for our researchers in the 2019 Pitch It Clever competition
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Support our UWA researchers by voting for them in the Pitch It Clever People’s Choice Award.
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Vote for our researchers in the 2019 Pitch It Clever competition
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Support our UWA researchers by voting for them in the Pitch It Clever People’s Choice Award.
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Student athlete wins Junior Sports Star award
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
One of sailing’s rising stars, UWA student athlete Zac Littlewood, was recently announced as the WA Junior Sports Star of the Year.
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Showcase to highlight Africa research
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
The University of Western Australia’s Africa Research & Engagement Centre (AfREC) will hold its inaugural Africa Research Showcase this Friday 15 February 2019.
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Public Policy Institute appoints inaugural director
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
A leading British academic with expertise in government and industry leadership has been appointed inaugural director of The University of Western Australia’s Public Policy Institute.
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Heavy vehicle traffic on Fairway for EZONE works - Friday 15 February.
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
There will be heavy vehicle movement and increased noise along Fairway and at the EZONE construction site from 7am to 5pm on Friday 15 February, due to a large concrete pour at the site.
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UWA students acknowledged as aspiring future leaders
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Four UWA students have made it into the finals of the Top 100 Future Leaders Competition being held in Sydney on Wednesday 13 February. The competition aims to bring together aspiring graduates and future graduate employers.
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Declan Tingay makes World University Games qualification mark
Monday, 11 February 2019
UWA student athlete Declan Tingay looks set to compete at the World University Games after making the qualification mark at the recent Australia 20km Race Walk Championships.
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Project that can predict risk of fatal illnesses selected for development
Monday, 11 February 2019
A team from The University of Western Australia that has developed a new way of analysing genetic data to determine the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart attack has been selected to develop their technology through the prestigious CSIRO ON Accelerate program.
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Researchers speed up detection of blood infection
Monday, 11 February 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a new method of detecting blood infection that they hope will dramatically speed up diagnosis and treatment of severe infection.
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What's new in the University Library
Monday, 11 February 2019
Enhanced library services and spaces will ensure that your library experience in 2019 is better than ever!
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Perth Festival opens with epic Kings Park adventure
Friday, 8 February 2019
Perth Festival opens in spectacular style this weekend by transforming Perth’s beloved Kings Park into a nocturnal wonderland for the entire family to enjoy over four magnificent nights.
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Professor Natalie Skead, Dean and Head of UWA Law School, awarded Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Congratulations to Professor Natalie Skead, Dean and Head of UWA Law School, who is now a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), following the success of her application to Advance HE for Principal Fellowship at the recent Recognition Panel.
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Why Should I Vote in the Convocation Elections?
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
If you are reading this as an alumnus of UWA the odds are that you are a graduate and all graduates of UWA are automatically members of Convocation.
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The (Convocation) Network can make a difference
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Convocation aims to build on personal relationships that have been forged through years spent together at study, work, sport and fun at the University and then beyond.
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Unlikely proof that from small beginnings great careers grow
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
This article is reprinted with the permission of The Australian newspaper. It was published on Wednesday 6 February 2019.
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Awards and Achievements – January 2019
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Wilson Returns for Hockey Pro League
Friday, 1 February 2019
Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson will make her international return at this weekend’s FIH Hockey Pro League in Melbourne after she was confirmed in Australia’s 18-member squad for the matches with the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Women rise to the top
Thursday, 31 January 2019
This article is reprinted with permission of The Australian newspaper. It was published on Wednesday 30 January 2019
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Celebrating 100 years of The Magic Pudding
Thursday, 31 January 2019
Did you read The Magic Pudding as a child? This much loved Australian classic by Norman Lindsay was published over 100 years ago.
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Could higher levels of testosterone hold the key to slower ageing?
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
A new study of older men carried out by The University of Western Australia has found there is a link between men who have higher levels of the sex hormone estradiol, produced from testosterone, and slower ageing.
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MAN v FAT Soccer returns for Season Two
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
UWA MAN v FAT Soccer is back for a second season after a successful debut.
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UWA Fencing providing opportunities for para-athletes
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Fencing is often likened to as a physical game of chess as competitors square off in a test of both physical and mental capabilities. Over a 70 year history UWA Fencing Club has been the home for University students, and more recently the general public, with a passion for the sport.
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UWA staff and graduates recognised in Australia Day honours list
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
The University of Western Australia congratulates 21 of its graduates and five staff members who were recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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Success for UWA Winthrop Professor of Marketing, Jill Sweeney, at the ANZMAC Conference 2018
Friday, 25 January 2019
UWA Winthrop Professor of Marketing, Jill Sweeney, was recently awarded the ANZMAC Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award at the 2018 ANZMAC Conference Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by the University of Adelaide at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday 5 December 2018.
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Alex Kerr: 1921-2018
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Alexander McBride Kerr occupied many roles over his 97 years: great grandfather, journalist, RAAF pilot, prisoner of war, consultant to the United Nations and foreign governments– and at one point, Dean of UWA’s Faculty of Economics and Commerce – to name a few.
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UWA swimmers continue to break records
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
The 2019 Western Australian Swimming Championships will be one to remember for many UWA West Coast Athletes, with outstanding performances displayed by both star and up-and-coming swimmers.
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Centre for Energy hosts a renewable hydrogen industry engagement workshop
Friday, 18 January 2019
The UWA Centre for Energy held a one-day workshop on Renewable Hydrogen Industry Engagement on Wednesday 16 January 2018.
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UWA Swimmer named Overall Male Lifesaver
Thursday, 17 January 2019
TJ Chong Sue, of UWA/West Coast Swim Club and the Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), was named Overall Male Lifesaver at the Australia Pool Life Saving Championships after winning six individual gold, five team gold and one team silver.
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Dr Jesse Santoso joins Centre for Energy
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr Jesse Santoso to the UWA Centre for Energy as a Research Associate in January 2019.
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Rural high school students get an insight into a future in STEM and ICT
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
A week-long summer camp has officially started with 60 Year 9 and Year 10 high school students from remote areas of Western Australia and South Australia arriving at The University of Western Australia.
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Perth Festival Writers Week to start on 18 February
Friday, 11 January 2019
International headliners prize-winning Nigerian author and poet Ben Okri (below) and Canadian author of Washington Black, Esi Edugyan, will be joined by more than 100 writers, poets and journalists at this year’s Perth Festival Writers Week which runs between 18 - 24 February 2019.
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Termites help reduce the impact of drought on tropical rainforests
Friday, 11 January 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, the Natural History Museum, London, and the University of Malaysia, Sabah, have discovered termites play a critical role in helping tropical rainforest plants survive drought.
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Student athletes awarded UWA Sport Excellence Scholarships
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Two of Australia’s rising sports stars; a world champion and an Australian record holder, have been recognised for outstanding contributions to their sport with the UWA Sport Excellence Scholarship.
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Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early and often have a high body mass index are more prone to cardiovascular problems later in life such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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New joint PhD program with Nagoya University
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
On Monday 3 December 2018, a new joint PhD degree program in Agriculture and related disciplines was officially launched between The University of Western Australia and Nagoya University, Japan.
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New technology to make brain surgery safer
Thursday, 20 December 2018
A biopsy needle that can help surgeons identify and avoid blood vessels in the brain during surgery has undergone initial tests in humans by a research team from The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
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UWA students 2018 moments in sport
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
UWA crowned West Champions at new-look Nationals
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Blindness no obstacle for UWA judoka
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
UWA Judo Club judoka Ian Blackburn has proved that blindness is no obstacle to succeeding in the sport he loves.
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Australians urged to support the mentally vulnerable this Christmas
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
As our thoughts turn to the excitement and fun of the festive season, Young Lives Matter Foundation-UWA is reminding people to stay closely connected to loved ones, especially those who struggle with mental health.
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EZONE UWA Student Hub is beginning to take shape
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
UWA students are one step closer to entering the EZONE UWA Student Hub, with the North side of the building nearly reaching completion.
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UWA brings new Makerspace to Willetton Senior High School
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
The UWA Makers Group have recently lent their expertise in design, electronics, and coding to help establish a brand new makerspace and afterschool program at Willetton Senior High School.
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MAN v FAT scoring goals in debut season
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
As one of Perth’s newest and most innovative sports leagues comes to a season end, there have been plenty of goals scored on and off the pitch.
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Five female Indigenous students graduate in medicine
Monday, 17 December 2018
Five Indigenous women were among 206 students to graduate as doctors at a ceremony held this week in The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall.
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Curbing the revolving hospital door for homeless patients
Monday, 17 December 2018
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has found many homeless people are trapped in a ‘revolving hospital door’, often not accessing medical care until they are very sick or in crisis.
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Member Notice: Christmas Closedown
Monday, 17 December 2018
Please note that all UWA Sport facilities and grounds will be closed from Monday 24 December 2018 until Wednesday 2 January 2019. We will reopen for business as usual on Thursday 3 January 2019. Group Fitness classes will return on Monday 7 January.
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Four UWA graduates awarded John Monash Scholarships
Friday, 14 December 2018
Four graduates from The University of Western Australia are among 18 young Australians to be awarded prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2019 at a ceremony held last night at the Sydney Opera House.
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Nic Brown makes a splash on Dolphins debut
Friday, 14 December 2018
UWA Student Athlete Nicholas Brown has officially joined the next generation of Australian swimmers.
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UWA Broadway student wins Australian Medical Association gold medal
Friday, 14 December 2018
A medical student from The University of Western Australia has been presented with a prestigious Australian Medical Association (AMA) Gold Medal.
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UWA Oceans Institute provides free resource to schools
Friday, 14 December 2018
Amazing fish facts that help to explain the serious side of Western Australia’s marine environment and why it’s so important to protect it, as well as a species identification guide for young explorers are all in a new book available free to schools.
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Australian 2018 Literary Award winning books and Australian Book Design Awards (ABDA) exhibition in the Reid Library
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Visit the Reid Library for summer reading inspiration with our two exhibition cabinets showcasing Australian 2018 Literary Award winning books and the 2018 Australian Book Design Awards (ABDA).
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First Australian elected to African Academy of Sciences
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Western Australian academic Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique, director of The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture, is the first Australian to be elected fellow of The African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
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Join educators from other WA universities at the next Teaching and Learning Forum
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
The Teaching and Learning Forum (TLF) continues a 27 year tradition of bringing together educators from across the higher education sector to discuss, share, and develop ideas on current challenges, trends and good practice.
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Medical researchers awarded $10.8m in Federal funding
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have received $10.8 million in Federal Government funding to tackle issues ranging from new life support systems for preterm babies, to respiratory diseases in children and how genetic background influences the development of mesothelioma.
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The great debate - plastic versus metal water bottles
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
With reusable water bottles quickly growing in popularity in recent years for the health-conscious, environmentally aware and as a trendy sports item, The University of Western Australia's Professor Anas Ghadouani from the UWA School of Engineering and Oceans Institute has put the health and safety of water bottles to the test.
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EMS Awarded $6.4M in Research Funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC)
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Researchers from The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) have been awarded $6.
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A guide to shopping and managing debt over Christmas
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
'Tis the season that Australians are expected to spend billions of dollars on food, presents and travel but it's also the season that sends many into considerable financial debt.
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Keeping kids healthy and active over the Christmas break
Monday, 10 December 2018
It’s hard not to succumb to pressure from a child who wants the latest video games and devices for Christmas, but according to University of Western Australia Associate Professor Hayley Christian it is important to consider gifts that encourage physical activity and outdoor play.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2018 Newsletter
Monday, 10 December 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2018
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Three UWA graduates awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Friday, 7 December 2018
A marine science postgraduate, an international relations graduate and one of Australia’s brightest young female entrepreneurs have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for 2019, joining a prestigious global group that includes Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.
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AMEB Syllabus News
Friday, 7 December 2018
On November 15th we launched our new Piano Syllabus and supporting Series 18 educational resources.
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Shuan Hern Lee takes out first prize in New Zealand!
Friday, 7 December 2018
Shuan Hern Lee has once again made the AMEB proud by winning the title in the Under 28 category at the International Piano Competition in Kerikeri, New Zealand. At only 16, he is the youngest performer to win this title, since the competition started in 1987.
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EMS students showcase their research efforts at the 2018 AITPM WA Transport related student thesis presentation
Friday, 7 December 2018
Four of the University of Western Australia’s brightest Master of Professional Engineering and Master of Data Science students were invited to take part in the WA Transport Related Student Thesis Presentation hosted by the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Ltd (AITPM) on 22 November.
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UWA Rugby Club Player Selected for Western Force
Friday, 7 December 2018
Western Force have promoted two Future Force academy members to their Global Rapid Rugby Squad for next season, including UWA Rugby Club's Carlo Tizzano.
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Fish at home on subsea oil and gas pipelines
Friday, 7 December 2018
A research project carried out by The University of Western Australia on a BHP subsea oil and gas pipeline off the north-west coast of Australia has found the pipeline has two to three times more the commercial value of fish than surrounding areas in deep waters.
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UWA graduates: become a JP and give back to the community
Thursday, 6 December 2018
With the numbers of Justices of the Peace (JPs) being commissioned in Western Australia dwindling, UWA graduates are urged to broaden their community service and volunteering experience by becoming a JP.
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Free library membership to all UWA Graduates commencing 2019
Thursday, 6 December 2018
Convocation’s subscribing members have, for many years, had access to the benefit of discounted Library Membership. Access to the Library print collections and online resources was a valuable benefit to Convocation’s members who supported Convocation through the subscription.
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Future Maths Stars Compete at UWA
Thursday, 6 December 2018
On Saturday 27 October, over 420 future maths stars came together at The University of Western Australia for the 2018 Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO).
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UWA Student Athlete Proves Persistence Pays Off In Any Code
Thursday, 6 December 2018
17 year old Zoe Gillard has deified expectation with her selection into the RugbyWA Youth Girls 7s team only a month after being introduced to the sport.
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Anxious people respond worst to bushfire threat
Thursday, 6 December 2018
Research from The University of Western Australia has found people who are anxious or easily stressed are less likely to be well prepared or respond well to bushfires.
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Celebrate the festive season at UWA
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
The University of Western Australia will come alive this festive season with a Christmas concert set against the magnificent backdrop of Winthrop Hall.
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Awards and Achievements – November 2018
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Outstanding Student Athletes Celebrated at 2018 UWA Blues Awards
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
The 2018 UWA Blues Awards were held on Thursday 29 November at IQX UWA, seeking to recognise 2018 recipients and welcome them to the historic Blues family.
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Sport is in rising UWA West Coast Swimming Club star’s genes
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
The sporting DNA that has Kara Broadbridge on the verge of becoming WA swimming’s next big thing also once put her young life in turmoil.
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Notice of works: Scheduled power outage Crawley campus
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Please be advised, Campus Management is scheduling a power shutdown in the following areas commencing Monday 10 December to Tuesday 11 December as detailed below.
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Car park 15 closed for resurfacing works
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
The University wishes to advise that car park 15, off Fairway Entry 3, will be closed for resurfacing works between Monday 10 to Thursday 13 December 2018.
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Parking information during December graduations
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
There will be some parking restrictions to a number of car parks for the December 2018 graduation ceremonies.
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WA on front foot in future economy
Monday, 3 December 2018
This article is reprinted with permission from The West Australian. It was first published 1/12/18 in The Weekend West which is published every Saturday.
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UWA Alumni is raring to go in hockey’s Pro League frontier
Monday, 3 December 2018
There is unlikely to be any other hockey star in the world who has been looking forward to the launch of the Pro League as much as WA’s Georgia Wilson.
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UWA centre to advance new subsea engineering technology
Friday, 30 November 2018
A new Centre launched today at The University of Western Australia will drive research into new subsea engineering technologies for offshore oil and gas production and maintain Western Australia’s competitiveness in the LNG market.
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UWA top of the State in Engineering
Friday, 30 November 2018
The University of Western Australia has remained the top of the State in Engineering and Technology, and Computer Science in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, released today.
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Study finds one in three emergency services personnel are stressed
Thursday, 29 November 2018
A national study commissioned by Beyond Blue and led by researchers from The University of Western Australia in partnership with Roy Morgan Research has found one in three police and emergency services employees experience high or very high psychological distress compared to one in eight Australian adults.
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UWA Clubs Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
Thursday, 29 November 2018
2018 has been a big year for sport at UWA, with many of the University’s sporting clubs celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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UWA Student Athlete Finishes on the Podium in Shanghai
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
It’s something of a new challenge for Aidan Read in the 2018-19 Asian Le Mans Series as he takes on the role of mentor and tutor, whilst also doing what he does best – driving fast.
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UWA awarded $13.65 million in Australian Research Council funding
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded $13.
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New evidence reveals how life was created after the Big Bang
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
The Big Bang theory and the question of how life on Earth began has fascinated scientists for decades, but now new research from The University of Western Australia suggests the conditions that resulted from the Big Bang are different to what we thought.
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Farmers' perspective vital to long-term improvements in agricultural practices
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
A study published by scientists from The University of Western Australia jointly with farmers is one of the first to address the role of temperate perennial grass pastures in contributing to soil organic carbon in south-western Australia.
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New MSc Project - Evaluation of conservation introductions of a Critically Endangered reptile to the Cocos (Keeling) islands
Monday, 26 November 2018
Amazing Master of Biological Sciences opportunity in the Conservation Biology specialisation.
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UWA students recipients of New Colombo Plan scholarships
Monday, 26 November 2018
A 19-year-old Whadjuk Ballardong Nyoongar man studying Political Sciences, International Relations and Indonesian studies at The University of Western Australia has been named the New Colombo Plan Indonesia Fellow and presented with a scholarship through the prestigious 2019 New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship program.
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New website puts WA on the map for wave energy research
Monday, 26 November 2018
Information on wave conditions in the Albany and Perth metropolitan area is now publically available through a new website launched by The University of Western Australia’s Wave Energy Research Centre in Albany and supported by the Western Australian Government.
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Why our lawns are not as green as we think they are
Monday, 26 November 2018
A lush green lawn is a key feature of many Australian homes, however a new study by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has found the benefits of lawns are far outweighed by their impact on the environment.
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UWA student wins Thomas Clarkson Gold Medal
Friday, 23 November 2018
An engineering student from The University of Western Australia has been presented with the Thomas Clarkson medal at The Global Undergraduate Summit in Dublin, Ireland.
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UWA PhD candidate’s contribution to the future of artificial intelligence
Friday, 23 November 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences would like to congratulate computer science and software engineering PhD candidate, Christopher Bartley, whose thesis paper on Data Science and Machine Learning has been accepted to one of the top three international artificial intelligence (AI) conferences in 2019, The Thirty-Third Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Conference on Artificial Intelligence, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
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Royal praise for commitment to science and engineering
Friday, 23 November 2018
His Royal Highness The Duke of York today praised The University of Western Australia for its investment in science and engineering during a visit to the University’s campus.
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Indigenous suicide rates double the rest of the population
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
A study led by The University of Western Australia that compared suicide rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people across the globe has revealed suicide rates are around two times higher in Indigenous populations, with the impact of colonisation a key cause.
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Online infringement parking system scheduled maintenance - 27 November
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
UWA's online infringement payment system and the UniPark cashier office will be offline/unavailable from 10am to 12noon, on 27 November for scheduled system maintenance.
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Vacation parking at UWA
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Student vacation commences on Monday 19 November 2018 to Friday 22 February 2019. During this period the following parking regulations will apply.
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Welcome to the final edition of Education Quarterly for 2018
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
It has been an exciting year in Education as we have worked towards defining Vision 2030, and laying the foundations for the Education Strategy to 2025.
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Library Services for Summer School 2019
Monday, 19 November 2018
The University Library will be supporting students in the UWA Summer School with extended opening hours at Reid Library.
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His Royal Highness The Duke of York visits The University of Western Australia
Friday, 16 November 2018
The Duke of York will visit The University of Western Australia on Friday 23 November.
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Shout out to Skills Box
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Congratulations to the team of five Year 10 students from Como Secondary College - finalists in the 2018 WA Young Innovator of the Year Awards.
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UWA looks to Asia’s international students
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
This article is reprinted with permission from The Australian. It was first published in The Australian's Higher Education section, www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education, which is published in The Australian every Wednesday.
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UWA Student Athlete Working Towards Senior Role at Dockers
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Bailey Banfield is looking to break from the tag of being an up-and-coming player in 2019, with the 20-year-old targeting an improvement in his strength and endurance for the pre-season.
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Successful Warden’s Ride
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Warden of Convocation Doug McGhie successfully completed the Ride to Conquer Cancer in early October. Each day saw the 800 plus cyclists pedalling into stiff sea breezes, and on Sunday into 70 km/h headwinds along the Warnbro Sound coast.
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WA research to help farmers make more informed decisions
Monday, 12 November 2018
A new partnership involving UWA will see vast amounts of WA agricultural data collected and analysed, at an unprecedented scale, to help farmers make more informed decisions.
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The Higher Education Academy and its Fellowship
Monday, 12 November 2018
The Higher Education Academy (HEA), which is part of Advance HE, is an independent, non-profit organisation committed to world-class teaching in higher education.
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At the Nexus of the Individual and Society
Monday, 12 November 2018
About the FABLE Teaching Fellowship SchemeThe FABLE Teaching Fellowship Scheme provides PhD students with the opportunity to undergo teaching and learning professional development while employed on a casual teaching contract. Its aims are to:
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Fit for Study program recognised for excellence
Monday, 12 November 2018
Fit for Study (FFS) recognises that positive student engagement in academic study requires a certain level of physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing, and that individuals can be positively influenced by the extent to which the University offers an enriched, supportive learning environment.
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Teaching how to teach mathematics
Monday, 12 November 2018
Professor Peter Merrotsy from the Graduate School of Education is known for bringing quirky yet historically and culturally relevant objects to class.
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UWA Teaching Excellence Conference and Showcase
Monday, 12 November 2018
UWA’s inaugural Teaching Excellence Conference and Showcase was a resounding success, with more than 180 staff, guest speakers and invited local school representatives participating in two days of professional development, networking and celebration.
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The Flipped Classroom position paper and Learning and Teaching grants
Monday, 12 November 2018
UWA’s approach to learning and teaching places an emphasis on enhancing the student learning experience.
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UWA noisy guts project wins an Innovator of the Year Award
Thursday, 8 November 2018
A University of Western Australia research project that uses acoustic sensing technology to detect gut disorders, and could replace the usual invasive colonoscopy method, has won a top honour in the Innovator of the Year Awards.
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Study finds modern slavery promotes overfishing
Thursday, 8 November 2018
Labour abuses including modern slavery are ‘hidden subsidies’ that allow distant-water fishing fleets to remain profitable and promote overfishing, according to new research from The University of Western Australia and the Sea Around Us initiative at the University of British Columbia.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2018 Newsletter
Thursday, 8 November 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2018
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UPDATE Main Roads is undertaking works on Stirling Highway
Thursday, 8 November 2018
UPDATE: A Main Roads crew is repairing the concrete walls of the ramp from the bus station on Stirling Highway (before UWA’s Winthrop Ave entrance) down to the Winthrop underpass.
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Empathy in Society Symposium
Thursday, 8 November 2018
The UWA Medical Humanities Network together with the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies held a symposium on Friday 26 October exploring “Empathy in Society”.
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Success for UWA female engineering students at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2018
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences celebrates the success of USafe, a team of three UWA female engineering students who recently took part in the third annual NASA Space Apps Perth hackathon, on 20-21 October.
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UWA Student Athlete covers 120 kilometres per week in lonely grind to the top
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
"I started walking at nine months old."
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Report urges Perth to adopt medium-density infill housing
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are warning that Perth needs to limit urban sprawl but they argue lower-density infill development in suburban backyards is not the answer.
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Master of Professional Engineering students leading change in WA’s adoption of electric mobility
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Seven students from the University of Western Australia’s Master of Professional Engineering program are one step closer to inciting change in WA’s adoption of electric mobility, recently presenting their policy brief, Transition Towards Electric Mobility in WA, to The Greens WA MLC, Mr Tim Clifford, and staffer Alison Wright, on 24 October.
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Faculty staff awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
On 1 November Professor David Sadler, Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Education), and Professor Peter Dean, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), announced the winners of the UWA Teaching and Leaning Awards, with two academic staff from the Faculty among the winners.
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UWA Awards and Achievements - October 2018
Tuesday, 6 November 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Friends of the Library talk: Tuesday 13th November 2018: The story of King Eddies - and ‘considerable travail’
Monday, 5 November 2018
Jennie and Bevan Carter present ‘Considerable travail’ - 100 years of WA’s premier women’s hospital A great step forward for the women and babies of W.
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Perth Festival launches 2019 program
Friday, 2 November 2018
The Perth Arts Festival invites you to celebrate a world-class arts program, including several world premieres that are proudly stamped Made in WA andcelebrate the unique brilliance and beauty of Perth.
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UWA student awarded 2019 Rhodes Scholarship
Friday, 2 November 2018
A mathematician, choral singer and pianist from The University of Western Australia has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, recognising his potential as a young global ambassador.
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UWA placed 81st in the world in U.S. News Rankings
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
The University of Western Australia has been named among the top 100 in the world in the U.S. News ranking of 1,250 universities around the globe.
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Artificial intelligence bot trained to recognise galaxies
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Researchers have taught an artificial intelligence program used to recognise faces on Facebook to identify galaxies in deep space.
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Project to examine water quality impact on marine habitats
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
A new research partnership between The University of Western Australia and K+S Salt Australia will investigate the impact of cyclones and other weather events on water quality and the marine ecosystem in the north-west of Western Australia.
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Dwarf cattle breeds make cool cows
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Dwarf cattle breeds are better adapted to high temperatures according to research published by an international team including researchers from The University of Western Australia. The findings are important for developing climate-ready cattle.
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UWA Clubs and Athletes Celebrated at 2018 Sports Awards
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
The annual UWA Sports Awards were held on Thursday the 25th of November at the University Club of Western Australia, and sought to celebrate the achievements of UWA clubs and student athletes over the past year.
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UWA sports scientist named Young Tall Poppy of the Year
Monday, 29 October 2018
A sports scientist with a passion for improving the physical and mental health of people of all ages has been named Western Australia’s Young Tall Poppy of the Year.
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Parking - Pre-examination study break and exam period
Monday, 29 October 2018
REMINDER: Normal UWA parking regulations still apply during non-teaching week (29 October - 2 November), and the exam period (3 - 17 November).
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High hopes for UWA Aerospace
Monday, 29 October 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences’ newest student club, UWA Aerospace, has completed the final test launch of its custom-built rocket ahead of the inaugural Australian University Rocket Competition.
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A jaw dropping victory for one UWA PhD candidate
Friday, 26 October 2018
UWA PhD candidate, Samantha Andrzejaczek, was recently awarded First Place and the Audience Choice Award for her success in the OI – OGS PhD video competition held on Tuesday 23 October at UWA’s Oceans Institute (OI).
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Volunteers needed to collect plastic pellets from South Coast
Friday, 26 October 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Albany Campus is seeking volunteers to collect tiny plastic pellets, known as ‘nurdles’, which have washed up on the South Coast after a massive spill off the South African coast in October last year.
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EMS gains two Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
Friday, 26 October 2018
Three researchers from The University of Western Australia are among 25 new Fellows with impressive track records in leadership and creating impact to be elected to the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
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Academy welcomes three UWA leaders as fellows
Friday, 26 October 2018
Three researchers from The University of Western Australia are among 25 new Fellows to be elected to the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
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New study spaces on Reid balcony
Friday, 26 October 2018
Reid balcony has been upgraded with new study spaces for students
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UWA plant breeder elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
Friday, 26 October 2018
Professor Wallace Cowling, Associate Director of The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has today been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
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Engineering PhD student named Best Presenter in the state
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Engineering PhD Student Xiong Xiao has taken out first place at the Present Around The World (PATW) event hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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New partnership develops machine assisted geological modelling
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
A new four-year $3.6 million research partnership between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Rio Tinto Iron Ore will lead to improved efficiency in geological modelling, through innovative data science solutions.
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The Australian Awards for University Teaching
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
The Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) recognise the impact that educators have on the learning and teaching experiences and outcomes of university students.
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UWA Student Picked for Freo in AFLW Draft
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Jasmin Stewart has been all over WA in her journey to the AFLW, with Freo’s no.4 draft pick at Tuesday’s 2018 NAB AFL Women’s Draft delighted to be selected by the club she grew up supporting.
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Life cycle of sulphur predicts location of valuable minerals
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and two Canadian universities has applied a first-of-its-kind technique that measures the long-term life cycle of sulphur, helping to explain the preferential location of high-value mineral deposits at the edges of ancient continents.
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Report involving WA scientists holds the key to tackling climate change
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
A report involving WA scientists to help governments around the world tackle climate change will be presented at a public conference at The University of Western Australia on Thursday 1 November.
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Understanding enzyme could help produce frost-resistant crops
Friday, 19 October 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that an enzyme in plants, ATP Synthase, plays a critical role in how plants respond to the cold.
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Free Q&A series with ARC General and Detailed Assessors
Friday, 19 October 2018
Do you have questions about your application for a 2020 ARC Discovery project or DECRA?
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Future Engineers’ Program brings a sea of possibilities to female high school students
Thursday, 18 October 2018
The UWA Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) recently hosted 30 students as part of the Future Engineers Program, a week-long event organised by the Women In Subsea Engineering (WISE) Network.
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UWA leads the way in global subject rankings
Thursday, 18 October 2018
The University of Western Australia has been ranked first in WA in the subjects of Business & Economics, Social Sciences, and Education in the global Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, released today.
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Introducing our new UniSuper representative
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Congratulations to Heather Morton, who has been appointed as the University’s Professional and General Staff representative on the UniSuper Consultative Committee.
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UWA the place for learning this summer
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
UWA Summer School is back for the next summer season.
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UWA researchers elected to Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Two UWA professors were recently elected as Fellows to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and medical research landscape in Australia.
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Study compares mandatory vaccination across five countries
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
A study led by The University of Western Australia has compared different mandatory vaccination policies across five countries – Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and the US (the states of California and Washington) – to better understand the conditions informing the adoption of the policies and how they motivate people to vaccinate.
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On the cover!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Congratulations to Assoc/Prof Charlene Kahler and Shakeel Mowlaboccus on the acceptance of their paper on the structure of DsbD in Neisseria by the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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Have your say on computer hardware for 2019
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Please share your computer hardware and printing requirements for next year by completing this survey.
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The University Club’s Christmas Package
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Christmas will be here before you know it and the University Club of Western Australia is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season with colleagues and friends.
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Leading archaeologist is new Director of the UWA Oceans Institute
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Dear Colleagues
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UWA Student Athletes Compete at Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires
Monday, 15 October 2018
UWA Student Athletes Ashton Brinkworth and Christian Starkie both competed in the Youth Olympic Games held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6-18 October 2018.
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NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon 2018, 20-21 October
Monday, 15 October 2018
Have you ever wanted to attend NASA’s Rocket Launch at the NASA Kennedy Space Centre in Florida? Now is your chance.
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Up for the challenge
Monday, 15 October 2018
Nigel Waugh is refreshingly personable when he talks about his work and vision for creating the best culture possible for people in the workplace.
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UWA improves international student satisfaction rates
Friday, 12 October 2018
The University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater has welcomed the release of the International Student Barometer 2018, which showed significant improvements in students’ reported satisfaction.
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UWA awarded $490,000 to research muscular dystrophy drug
Friday, 12 October 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded $490,000 by Duchenne UK to investigate the use of an amino acid commonly used in energy drinks as a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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Convocation Medal awarded for outstanding student volunteer for 2018
Thursday, 11 October 2018
A student at The University of Western Australia has won Convocation’s highest honour for her outstanding volunteering work at UWA and around Perth.
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Convocation award for outstanding commitment to the theatre
Thursday, 11 October 2018
A student who joined the University Dramatic Society (UDS) soon after arriving at The University of Western Australia has gone on to win Convocation’s highest honour for her long service and huge contribution to the theatre.
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UWA research aims to improve immune therapy for cancer treatment
Thursday, 11 October 2018
A student from The University of Western Australia is undertaking innovative research which could have important benefits for cancer patients.
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2019 Convocation Elections – Call for nominations
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Nominations for the following positions open on Wednesday, 7 November 2018 and close at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 5 December 2018.
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Industry and Innovation Engagement: Convocation IQX Fellowship Winners 2018
Thursday, 11 October 2018
The Convocation of UWA Graduates has recognised and awarded two UWA graduates for their entrepreneurial contributions to international innovation.
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People affected by mental health at higher risk of poor dental outcomes
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say more needs to be done to help improve the quality of dental health care for people who are affected by mental health issues.
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Business School Trading Room takes out international award
Thursday, 11 October 2018
The University’s Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room has won Education Project of the Year at the annual international AV Awards in London.
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Professor Kate Wright - Dean, Graduate Research School announcement
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
I wish to advise that Professor Kate Wright will be completing her term as Dean of the Graduate Research School and will be retiring in March 2019.
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All welcome to stargaze on UWA farm
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Farm Ridgefield, near Pingelly, is welcoming the wider community to explore the night sky at the Pingelly Astrofest on Saturday, 20 October.
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UWA Business School trading room named world's best
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room has won Education Project of the Year at the annual international AV Awards in London.
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UWA City Beach Bears Clinch National Championships By One Goal Over Brisbane Barracudas
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
In front of hundreds of spectators West Australia’s UWA City Bear Bears have won the 2018 16&U Boys National Aged Club Championships in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brisbane Barracudas.
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Removing Medicare exclusion would improve prisoner health
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
An expert in prisoner health from The University of Western Australia is calling for the Federal Government to stop excluding prisoners from Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to improve health outcomes and ‘Close the Gap’ for Aboriginal people.
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Vote for your UniSuper representative
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
At the close of the UniSuper Consultative Committee call for nominations, the University received three nominations for the Professional and General staff representative.
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Finding the links between population data and health outcomes
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Australia’s Population Health Research Network (PHRN) was established in 2009 and Chief Executive Dr Merran Smith will be the first to attest that it’s very fitting UWA is the lead agency.
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Still time to register for Achieving Your Research Outcomes workshops
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Due to popular demand we have increased the number of places for our free Research Impact Series workshops.
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EMS student receives global engineering award
Monday, 8 October 2018
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences student Michaela Taylor-Williams has been named the 2018 Global Winner in Engineering in the Undergraduate Awards.
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Study finds migrant women are more at risk of stillbirth
Monday, 8 October 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found women living in WA who are migrants or from non-white backgrounds are more at risk of having a stillborn baby.
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Old drug could have new use helping sick premature babies
Monday, 8 October 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Curtin University are investigating whether an old drug could be used to help very sick premature babies.
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Stop teaching kids how to be happy : education expert
Friday, 5 October 2018
A leading educational psychologist is urging schools to stop thinking of wellbeing as another subject to be taught. Instead she is urging them to create healthier schools where students naturally develop wellbeing and a love of learning.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2018 Newsletter
Friday, 5 October 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2018
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2018 Newsletter
Friday, 5 October 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2018
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CTEC Critical Care Medicine Conference
Friday, 5 October 2018
On 15 September 2018, CTEC held their annual Critical Care Medicine Conference at The University Club of Western Australia. The conference was officially opened by The Honourable Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier; Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health.
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UWA to join National Women’s Uni Sevens rugby competition
Thursday, 4 October 2018
The University of Western Australia will field a team in the national Aon Women’s Uni 7s rugby competition next year.
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UWA students assemble 2000 birthing kits to help women in developing countries
Thursday, 4 October 2018
More than 500 students studying Human Reproductive Biology and Issues in Women’s Health at The University of Western Australia have assembled 2000 birthing kits for women who do not have access to the facilities needed for a clean and safe child birth.
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Female guppy fish choose sperm from preferred males
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that female guppy fish are highly selective when it comes to choosing the father of their babies.
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Staff Sports Day tickets now available
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Tickets are now available for Staff Sports Day on Friday 23 November.
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Staff Sports Day change of date
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
CHANGE OF DATE
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Expressions of Interest are invited for the University’s Communities of Practice
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
As part of the Teaching Excellence Initiatives, the Office of the DVCE is supporting academic and professional staff to develop their own Communities of Practice (CoP) for innovation and best practice in higher education.
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Awards and achievements - September 2018
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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New Australian citizens welcomed at UWA
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
The University of Western Australia recently welcomed 22 of Australia’s newest citizens from 16 countries and their families pledging their commitment to Australia.
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Alarming increase in Indigenous suicide rates demands new ways of working
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
A prominent researcher in Indigenous health from The University of Western Australia has called for a new approach to suicide prevention programs, following figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that show a 21 per cent increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide rates over the past decade.
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Convocation IQX Fellowship 2018 winners
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
The Convocation of UWA Graduates has recognised and awarded two UWA graduates for their entrepreneurial contributions to international innovation.
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Call for nominations to the Academic Board
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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Great Southern Reef to lose huge seaweed habitat to ocean warming
Monday, 1 October 2018
Research into the future of Australia’s “other reef” – the Great Southern Reef – shows that even under the most optimistic carbon emission scenarios, ocean warming is likely to cause substantial loss of critical habitat-forming seaweeds by 2100.
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Waistlines the biggest loser in Perth’s MAN v FAT soccer league
Monday, 1 October 2018
Entering the season at a combined 9323kg, the 87 players contesting Perth’s first MAN v FAT soccer league don’t fit the mould of your average athlete.
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Native shrubs the new superfeed for livestock
Monday, 1 October 2018
A decade of research on native forage shrubs by The University of Western Australia and collaborators has found a multitude of benefits, suggesting native shrubs could be the new superfeed for livestock.
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Born to be wise
Monday, 1 October 2018
On a hot January day at The University of Sydney, a young computer science lecturer was sitting next to a biologist during student enrolments.
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Australian University Nationals – Final Wrap
Monday, 1 October 2018
Friday marked the closing day of the 2018 Australian Nationals Div 1, with UWA gaining four pennants across the week of competition.
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PLC Primary & UWA inspire the next generation of problem solvers
Thursday, 27 September 2018
The UWA Girls in Engineering outreach program (GIE) recently visited Presbyterian Ladies’ College to deliver hands-on problem-solving activities to Year 3 students, the youngest cohort to be involved with the program to date.
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Female engineering students attend the 10th annual WIMWA Summit 2018
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Five of The University of Western Australia’s brightest female engineering students recently took part in the 10th annual WIMWA Summit, a one-day-seminar and professional networking event which aims to encourage women to increase their presence in the industry and form strong professional networks.
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EMS student team awarded a Certificate of Quake-Resistant Structure at IDEERS 2018
Thursday, 27 September 2018
A team of four UWA Civil Engineering students flew to Taipei in Taiwan to compete in the Introducing and Demonstrating Earthquake Engineering Research in Schools (IDEERS) structural competition held on 14-15 September.
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UWA leads WA universities in Times Higher Education Rankings
Thursday, 27 September 2018
The University of Western Australia remains as the highest-ranked university in Western Australia and 7th in the nation, according to the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released today.
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UWA welcomes WA Government push for more education exports
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
The University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater has welcomed the opening of applications for the Graduate Occupation List under the State Nominated Migration Program, which will pave the way for more education exports for WA.
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Season’s best for UWA Student in Blancpain GT Series Asia Shanghai
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
The Shanghai round of the Blancpain GT Series Asia proved to be a turning point for UWA Student Aidan Read.
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Australian University Nationals – Tuesday Wrap Up
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
It’s day 2 and the competition is firing up!
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Freedom of Expression Working Group established
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
As many of you know, the controversy surrounding the booking of the Octagon Theatre by the Australian Family Association for a speaking event featuring Dr Quentin van Meter led to my calling of an extraordinary meeting of the Academic Board to open up deep debate about the broader issue of the role of universities in providing a place for uncensored and robust discussion and debate on the many issues in society today.
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Our performance in the Good Universities Guide 2019
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
In the Good Universities Guide 2019 we gained a five-star rating in Student Retention, and maintained our five-star rating for Student-teacher Ratio and Student Demand.
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Australian University Nationals – Monday Wrap Up
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
The sun is shining on the Gold Coast and University Nationals Div 1 is now in full swing!
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Colin Barnett joins Public Policy Institute’s Advisory Board
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Former WA Premier Colin Barnett has joined the UWA Public Policy Institute’s (UWA PPI) Advisory Board.
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Feedback invited on change to the Academic Promotions process
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
The University Executive recently endorsed wider staff consultation on proposed options for change to the Academic Promotions process and associated timeline.
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Australian University Nationals Kick Off On the Gold Coast
Monday, 24 September 2018
A team of over 80 UWA athletes have landed on the Gold Coast to compete in the 2018 Australian UniSport Nationals Div 1! As Australia’s largest annual multi-sport event our students will be competing against elite student athletes from over 40 university teams across the country.
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Campus security: keeping you safe
Monday, 24 September 2018
UWA Security has rolled out a new SMS service for staff and students in circumstances where verbal communications is not achievable.
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Seeking your feedback on University public holidays
Monday, 24 September 2018
Dear colleaguesIt’s the University’s current practice that staff work three state public holidays (Labour Day, WA Day and Queen’s Birthday) during the year, which are then taken in-lieu over the Christmas close-down period.
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New heights reached in EZONE UWA Student Hub Construction
Friday, 21 September 2018
On Wednesday 19 October the EZONE UWA Student Hub reached a significant milestone with a topping out ceremony held to recognise construction reaching its highest level.
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Access staff discount tickets for Schubert Ledger Shostakovich
Friday, 21 September 2018
You are invited to join the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) at the Government House Ballroom for a program of celebrated works by Schubert and Shostakovich, complemented by the world premiere of a work by Western Australian composer and UWA Conservatorium of Music lecturer James Ledger.
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Rio Tinto and UWA Leadership Program to benefit students
Friday, 21 September 2018
Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia have joined forces to bring an innovative global leadership program for students to Western Australia designed to enhance their cultural intelligence, networks, collaboration and leadership skills.
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UWA Student Athletes compete in World University Sailing Championships
Friday, 21 September 2018
Three UWA Student athletes travelled to Cherbourg, France from 30th August to 5th September to compete in the 2018 World University Sailing Championship.
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Research finds Aboriginals lived in Western Desert 50,000 years ago
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Archaeologists from The University of Western Australia working with Traditional Custodians from the Birriliburru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) have recovered evidence that people lived in the Australian arid zone 50,000 years ago.
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Three global researchers awarded Forrest Fellowships to study in WA
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Three international postdoctoral researchers have been awarded prestigious Forrest Research Foundation fellowships to conduct research in the fields of astrophysics, marine bioacoustics and chemistry in Western Australia.
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Dolphins understand their partner's role in cooperative tasks
Thursday, 20 September 2018
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the United States-based Dolphin Research Center shows that bottlenose dolphins not only cooperate with each other, but can do so with precise behavioural coordination never before demonstrated in nonhuman animals.
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Why mountain gorillas take risks to raid eucalyptus plantations
Thursday, 20 September 2018
New research by scientists at The University of Western Australia has solved the mystery of why critically endangered mountain gorillas go to extremes to raid eucalyptus plantations.
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Welcome to the second edition of Education Quarterly
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
I want to take this opportunity to again thank those teams and individuals who submitted high quality responses to the Education and Student Experience Green Paper, and those who took part in the many consultations that happened around our Crawley and Albany campuses.
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Running her own race
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Anna Lee is always ready for a new adventure. When she was just 23 years old, the Student Experience Officer left her home in Sweden to begin a new life halfway around the world.
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Law hack to help community legal centres
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
The UWA Law School held its inaugural Disrupting Law Hackathon last month, with 35 students working over 54 hours to create software solutions for the legal industry.
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Research helps understand group relationships in gorillas
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that the behaviour between groups of African mountain gorillas is very much influenced by the strong, life-long bonds they form with members of their group.
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Magellanic Clouds duo may have been a trio
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Two of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way – the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds – may have had a third companion, astronomers believe.
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Parking and public transport on Oueen's Birthday - public holiday (Monday 24 September)
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
On the Queen's Birthday public holiday (Monday 24 September), the University will be operating as normal and the UWA Parking Regulations still apply.Public transport facilities will run on a Sunday timetable. Visit the TransPerth website to plan your trip.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 9th October 2018: Lessons Learnt by The Hon June Craig AM
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
A member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1983, June Craig became only the second woman (after Dame Florence Cardell-Oliver) to achieve Cabinet rank in Western Australia.
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New research warns of primate extinction in China
Monday, 17 September 2018
Up to 80 per cent of China’s primate species are at risk of extinction according to a new study by a group of international primatologists including The University of Western Australia.
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Register now for Achieving Your Research Outcomes workshops
Monday, 17 September 2018
If you’d like to increase the impact of your research, come along to one of the workshops being run as part of the Achieving Your Research Outcomes series.
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Call for Staff Nominations to UniSuper Consultative Committee by 5 October 2018
Monday, 17 September 2018
The University is calling for nominations for a Professional and General Staff representative on the UniSuper Consultative Committee.
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One Ocean, Three Perspectives
Friday, 14 September 2018
West Australians love the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. We swim in it, we mine it, we even drink it. We also share it with about 40 per cent of the world’s population.
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UWA's Global Medical Program named finalist in the 2018 WA Industry and Export Awards
Friday, 14 September 2018
UWA’s Global Medical Program has been named as a finalist in the 2018 WA Industry and Export Awards. The awards program provides support and encouragement the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking organisations.
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Percussing sounds and ideas
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Louise Devenish’s musical life revolves around exploring sounds, techniques, ideas. As the Head of Percussion at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, she imparts the latest methods in percussion education to her students and teaches the simple act of sharing music and ideas with others.
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Space exploration focus for conference
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Australia’s strategy with its Indo-Pacific partners to secure space, maintain the space environment and enhance earth observation capabilities will form the foundation of an international conference, hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre in collaboration with The University of Western Australia.
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In-prison justice addresses harm of crime to keep communities safer
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
A researcher from The University of Western Australia believes that a restorative justice approach in prisons will play a key role in in prompting prisoners to behave in morally acceptable ways before and after their release.
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UPDATE - UWA Health Campus parking
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
From Monday 1 October 2018 the boom gates installed in the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) carpark 37, will become operational.
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Pro Vice-Chancellor International announcement
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Following the recent competitive Expression of Interest for the interim role of Pro Vice Chancellor, International we can advise that Anu Rammohan, Yinong Liu, and Minghao Zheng have agreed to collectively act in the role of PVC International over the coming months.
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Kid-friendly chocolate formula helps the medicine go down
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a winning medicine formula that makes bad-tasting medicine taste nice, making it easier to treat sick children.
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Ken and Julie Michael building car-park repairs
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
A number of car bays in the B1 level of the Ken and Julie Michael building have been cordoned off due to ceiling leaks within the car-park.
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Major infrastructure upgrades planned for September postponed
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Major infrastructure upgrades planned for Sunday 16 and 30 have been postponed. We will keep you updated regarding the timing for the rescheduled work.
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Is democracy dying? Social Sciences Week public lecture
Monday, 10 September 2018
In a context where Australia has had six prime ministers in 10 years, where media interference is being blamed for political instability and where Trump-style politics is the new norm, a leading political thinker argues democracy urgently needs a rethink.
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New discoveries in Eucalyptus evolutionary biology
Monday, 10 September 2018
Each year the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) offers a postgraduate student research award.
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Commercialise your research with the CSIRO's ON Accelerate
Friday, 7 September 2018
Does your research have commercial potential? Are you looking to rapidly accelerate your impact by joining a structured, full-time sci-tech accelerator program?
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UWA Pharmacy Professor voted in the 2018 Top 12 Agenda Setters List
Friday, 7 September 2018
Professor Rhonda Clifford, Head of UWA’s School of Allied Health, was recently voted in the Australian Journal of Pharmacy’s (AJP) Top 12 Agenda Setters for 2018.
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Discover IQX - UWA's newest co-working and event space
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Staff, students and community members are invited to an Open House at IQX.
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All in the family
Thursday, 6 September 2018
When Melinda Boss called time on her career as a consultant pharmacist to start a family, she ended up embarking on her first research project: looking to increase knowledge around human lactation.
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New breakthrough in the war against antibiotic resistance
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Scientists at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with researchers in Canada, have developed a new compound that can combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Fairway road closure, 8-9 September
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
The City of Perth will be undertaking road resurfacing works on Fairway (between Stirling Highway and Clark Street) this weekend.
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UWA Graduate Engineers Present New Technology to Industry
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
After months of hard work civil engineering students Calvin Lee and Jeremy Lee from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, supervised by Wenhua Zhao & Scott Draper from UWA and Ben Witton from Woodside, have presented a model scale field test of the Safe Marine Transport Subsea Shuttle Concept.
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Awards and Achievements – September 2018
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Telescope Maps Cosmic Rays in Large and Small Magellanic Clouds
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
A radio telescope in outback Western Australia has been used to observe radiation from cosmic rays in two neighbouring galaxies, showing areas of star formation and echoes of past supernovae.
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Teaching Excellence Conference and Teaching Excellence Awards
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
You are invited to celebrate learning and teaching at UWA by attending the Teaching Excellence Conference on Thursday 1 November 2018. The conference will feature information and interactive sessions on:
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Changes to footpath access between Irwin St. Building and Mathematics (link-building 223)
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Footpath access changes from Friday 7 September (for approximately 6 weeks)
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All systems go for UWA’s new Africa Research and Engagement Centre
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
UWA’s Africa Research & Engagement Centre (AfREC) has hit the ground running after last week’s launch. A number of ambassadors, high commissioners and vice-chancellors were at the AfREC launch and have already pursued direct engagement with the Centre.
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11 - 15 December 2018 Graduation Ceremonies
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Graduation ceremonies for semester two will be held from 11-15 December 2018.
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Are dark matter and dark energy real?
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
UWA will partner with leading Australian and European institutions to unlock two of the most compelling mysteries in contemporary physics.
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Nominations open for outstanding contributions to student learning and student experience
Monday, 3 September 2018
Do you know of colleagues in non-faculty areas that are doing a fantastic job and contributing to student learning and/or enhancing the student experience? Perhaps you know of some excellent learning and teaching support programs or services that make an innovative contribution to student learning outcomes and the quality of the student experience?If so, nominate them for a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Learning (non-faculty) or a Central Award for Programs that Enhance Learning.
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Can you judge a book by its cover: twins needed for study
Monday, 3 September 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are recruiting twins for a study to determine whether genetics play a part in trusting someone based on first impressions.
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Housing and health care key to tackling Australia's homeless crisis
Monday, 3 September 2018
Stable housing together with tailored health care services are vital in addressing homelessness, according to new research by The University of Western Australia and Homeless Healthcare.
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Universities Australia Work Integrated Learning audit
Monday, 3 September 2018
Universities Australia is running a project to develop a national baseline for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities across the university sector, underpinned by a drive to strengthen collaborations between industry and universities, and to create innovative partnerships that support work-ready graduates.
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Key findings from the Work Integrated Learning Summit
Monday, 3 September 2018
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Summit held on 8 June aimed to guide and refine UWA’s approach to WIL by engaging staff from across the University.
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Save the dates for the upcoming unit design workshops
Monday, 3 September 2018
Facilitated by an experienced Learning Designer, the one-day workshops are a great practical opportunity for new and current teaching staff at UWA to experience the unit design process.
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Work experience practicum with Rio Tinto
Monday, 3 September 2018
Students enrolled in the Master of Professional Engineering must complete a relevant, discipline-related professional practicum as part of their course requirements.
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Wicked Problems: An experiential learning journey
Monday, 3 September 2018
Around the world, there is increasing recognition that certain problems – such as social disadvantage or climate change – are complex or ‘wicked’ (a term originally used by urban planners H.
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Work Integrated Learning at the School of Design
Monday, 3 September 2018
Admittedly Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a necessity throughout professional master’s (coursework) degrees, though increasing student numbers mean the methods of employing WIL are changing.
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The road to winning the UWA IQ Student Start-up of the Year Award
Monday, 3 September 2018
Conor McLaughlin is a third-year student, majoring in Economics and Management. In addition to managing Futuristic Skills, Conor runs an online interview series called Agents of Change through which he shares insights from successful entrepreneurs and changemakers in the community.
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Engineering then and now
Monday, 3 September 2018
The recent summit on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at UWA prompted me to reflect on progress in WIL in electrical, electronic, and computer engineering at the University.
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Help us to shape UWA’s student experience strategy
Monday, 3 September 2018
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) portfolio is currently working on a distinctive Student Experience Strategy (2019 – 2021) that complements UWA student engagement with teaching and research.
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UWA Student Impresses at Junior Pan Pacs
Friday, 31 August 2018
18 year-old swimmer Ashton Brinkworth has impressed at the recent Junior Pan Pacs in Fiji winning the 50m freestyle title.
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UWA team wins Eureka prize
Thursday, 30 August 2018
A medical research team from The University of Western Australia has won the Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
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From swimming champ to lab manager
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Dianne King grew up in Alice Springs, 1200km from the nearest ocean – but that didn’t stop her forging an early career in competitive swimming.
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UWA launches new centre for Australia-Africa research
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
A new centre that will drive Australia-Africa research and innovation with the hope of improving life in both continents has been launched by The University of Western Australia.
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The league that helps men gain by losing weight
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
A new community weight loss initiative for overweight men has been established by a team of sports scientists from The University of Western Australia.
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Research heads to the city for Raising the Bar Perth
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
On Tuesday 11 September, UWA researchers will take you to some of Perth’s trendiest bars for Raising the Bar Perth, an initiative of the UWA Office of Research Enterprise to make research and education a part of the city’s popular culture.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 11th September 2018: Dr David Hough (OAM) on Harold Rowell’s famous 1971 emergency landing at Fitzroy Crossing
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Lead Kindly Light: Harold Rowell’s Emergency Landing at Fitzroy Crossing, 31 July 1971.
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Student’s skills to benefit others
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
UWA Bachelor of Philosophy (Mathematics and Statistics and Physics) student, Jesse Zhou, has developed a new tool to help non-profit organisations collect data to improve their services with atrisk youth.
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Public Policy Institute takes on mental health research
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
In May, the University established the UWA Public Policy Institute (UWA PPI) as a new way to share our world-class research and expertise with decision makers and community leaders.
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Great wins at this year’s APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards
Monday, 27 August 2018
Congratulations to Dr Louise Devenish, Head of Percussion at the Conservatorium of Music for winning the WA Award for Performance of the Year at the APRA AMCOS 2018 Art Music Awards.
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Creating career ready graduates
Monday, 27 August 2018
Mishelle Burton is UWA's Careers Adviser, tasked with the enormous job of providing professional, personalised career advice to our entire student community.
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UWA Dental School Research Day 2018
Friday, 24 August 2018
The UWA Dental School Research Day was held on Friday 22 June at the Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research to showcase the exciting research being undertaken within the School.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture releases Annual Research Report 2017
Thursday, 23 August 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture released its Annual Research Report 2017 to the scientific community and agriculture industry today.
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Anstiss named Rebel Young Star of the Year
Thursday, 23 August 2018
West Coast Fever midcourter Jess Anstiss has today been named the Rebel Young Star of the Year, following another stellar season on and off the court.
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Being too intelligent and easygoing may harm chances of finding love
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Intelligence and easygoingness are commonly regarded as attractive qualities in a prospective mate, but is there a point at which elevated levels of these characteristics start to become less attractive?
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Challenging stereotypes around homelessness
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
When population health expert Dr Lisa Wood heard the Homeless Healthcare Street Health program didn’t have enough funding to continue operating, she jumped into action.
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UWA PhD student wins Student Scientist of the Year Award for 2018
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
A final year PhD student from UWA has been selected as an ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year 2018 as part of the Premier's Science Awards, which recognise and celebrate the achievements of the Western Australian science community.
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Access staff discount tickets for the Festival's early release shows
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Perth Festival brings magic in 2019. It’s going to be another stellar year for the Festival and here’s a taste of what’s to come in three internationally acclaimed works that are on sale now,including the much anticipated Festival opening.
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Unis deliver economic boost as well as skills
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
This editorial by UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater appeared in The West Australian newspaper on 21 August 2018.
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Scientists closer to developing next generation of super computers
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
An international team of researchers, including scientists from The University of Western Australia, is a step closer towards developing the next generation of super computers, engineering a silicon chip that guides single particles of light, called “photons”, to process quantum information with ultra-high precision and stability.
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Notification of City to Surf Road Closures and run through UWA Campus - Sunday 26 Aug 5.30am-9.00am
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
The Chevron City to Surf for Activ marathon and half-marathon runners will be running through the UWA Campus on Sunday 26 Aug between 6am and 9am.
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New collaboration to aid the development of drugs that treat cancer
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
The University of Western Australia and Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) have entered into a new research partnership to explore how tumours can be made more responsive to immunotherapy treatments.
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UWA PhD Candidate Awarded ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
UWA PhD candidate, Arman Siahvashi, was presented the Exxon Student Scientist of the Year award at the Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards ceremony on Wednesday 15 August.
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Promote UWA's rankings by updating your email signature
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
We’ve created a range of email signatures for UWA subject areas ranked in the top 50, either by ‘QS World University Rankings’ or ‘Academic Ranking of World Universities’.
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Lost and Found Opera’s production Acteon set for splash at UWA
Monday, 20 August 2018
A pool of talent will perform Lost and Found Opera’s production, Acteon. The re-imagining of Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s 1683 baroque opera will feature international and local singers and a WA elite synchronised swimming squad.
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Program to help Peel students succeed at university gets a boost
Monday, 20 August 2018
The University of Western Australia has received more than half-a-million dollars for a program that will encourage more high school students in the Peel region to strive for a tertiary education.
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Tree pruning - Music (142) and Theatres (144 and 143) - Wednesday 29 August 2018
Monday, 20 August 2018
Between 7.30am and 12noon on Wednesday 29 August, Campus Management will be removing overhanging branches from the following buildings:
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EMS Faculty Staff and Student Achievements and Research Grants – August 2018
Friday, 17 August 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences would like to acknowledge the following achievements of our staff and students:
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Program finds stable housing for 60 per cent of homeless participants within one year
Friday, 17 August 2018
A research report into a program delivered by the Sacred Heart Mission to move chronically homeless people in Melbourne into stable housing, has found 60 per cent of homeless participants were able to be housed within one year.
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Australian Family Association Event
Friday, 17 August 2018
In reference to the Australian Family Association event which was scheduled to be hosted on the UWA campus on Friday 17 August and at which Dr Quentin Van Meter and Mr Patrick Byrne were to speak, the booking has been voided due to non-compliance with UWA’s venue hire policy.
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Australian VC calls for free speech principles after controversial event cancelled
Friday, 17 August 2018
An Australian vice-chancellor has called for universities to adopt a sectoral position on free speech, after her university cancelled a controversial address on safety grounds.
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Professor David Blair inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame
Thursday, 16 August 2018
Leading UWA physicist Emeritus Professor David Blair who played a key role in the discovery of gravitational waves, confirming a major prediction of Albert Einstein, was last night inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame at the Premier’s Science Awards 2018 ceremony.
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Will Imran Khan clean bowl the PML-N? Samina Yasmeen's interview with Victor Petrovic of the Wire
Thursday, 16 August 2018
Samina Yasmeen, Director at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, gives an interview to The Wire community radio.
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As Pakistan’s PM, Imran Khan must embrace compromise. Can he deliver on his promises?
Thursday, 16 August 2018
Samina Yasmeen, Director at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies writes to The Conversation on the recent elections in Pakistan. She has argued that the new government faces a number of domestic and international challenges.
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UWA Engineering Graduate Awarded 2018 AITPM Young Professional Award
Thursday, 16 August 2018
UWA Civil Engineering graduate, Xin Hou, has been awarded the 2018 Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Incorporated (AITPM) Young Professional Award for Western Australia.
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UWA Student saving netballs history
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Netball hasn’t always been part of the University of Western Australia graduate Habiba Farrag’s life, but her knowledge of the game’s history may give even the biggest netball tragic a run for their money.
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Join our Lombok earthquakes relief fundraiser morning tea
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Join us for a morning tea this Friday to help raise funds for survivors of the Lombok earthquakes.
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Fifty per cent of cardiovascular patients suffer from multiple diseases
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
New research led by The University of Western Australia has revealed that one in two patients admitted to hospital with a cardiovascular disease is suffering from multiple chronic medical conditions which required complex treatment.
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UWA counted among top 100 in the world
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
The University of Western Australia has retained its position as a top 100 university in The Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2018, released today.
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Report highlights $66.4 billion impact of universities
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
A new report released today reveals Australia’s eight leading universities, including The University of Western Australia, contributed an estimated $66.
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$6 million federal funding boost for medical research
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have received $6 million in Federal Government funding to tackle issues ranging from diabetes to stillbirth, heart health, eye disease and the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ young people.
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Major infrastructure upgrades planned for September
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
The University is planning major infrastructure upgrades on Sunday 16 and 30 September and all University network services will be impacted.
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New test could reduce preterm birth rate by 30 per cent
Monday, 13 August 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and King Edward Memorial Hospital have teamed up with an Australian molecular diagnostics company to develop a new low-cost test to identify women at risk of delivering a preterm baby.
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Cycling Australia partnership links student-athlete cyclists to high performance opportunities
Monday, 13 August 2018
UniSport Australia (UniSport) has today announced a collaboration with Cycling Australia, incorporating areas of recognition, endorsement, and a framework for a working relationship between both organisations.
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UWA Student shines at FISU Forum in Russia
Monday, 13 August 2018
Today, Des Tan (UWA Student and Sports Council President) engaged in a series of student-led presentation at the FISU Forum.
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Angry people might not be as smart as they think they are
Monday, 13 August 2018
People who are quick to lose their temper are more likely to overestimate their own intelligence, a new study from The University of Western Australia and the University of Warsaw in Poland has found.
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Research to support State-wide strategy on homelessness
Monday, 13 August 2018
A report commissioned by the Department of Communities and authored by The University of Western Australia Centre for Social Impact has provided new insights into the state of homelessness in WA and will help inform the State Government’s 10-Year strategy on homelessness.
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New study finds tattoos are more acceptable in the workplace
Friday, 10 August 2018
New research from The University of Western Australia and University of Miami has discovered people with tattoos are not disadvantaged when it comes to employment.
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Student Athlete beaks record in annual Avon Descent
Friday, 10 August 2018
Former singles and doubles marathon champion and UWA Student-athlete Josh Kippin broke a decade-long record in winning the single marathon kayak race at the Avon Descent.
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Experience Kings Park transformed into a nocturnal wonderland
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Kings Park will come alive next February, with an unforgettable 2019 Perth Festival Opening Weekend featuring the voice and images of celebrated UWA conservation biologist Professor Stephen Hopper.
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Sustainability research places UWA on top of Commonwealth Parliament’s
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Professor David Gilchrist of the UWA Business School has been researching the sustainability of providing disability services in the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for five years.
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Revolutionary new view of how living cells make energy
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have made a fundamental discovery about of the atomic structure and function of the biological ‘factories’ in cells that make energy, providing a new means to target the ‘machines’ within factories for drug treatments.
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Collaboration is key for Professor Bennamoun
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Computer scientist Professor Mohammed Bennamoun from UWA’s School of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a self-professed gardening lover but it would be no surprise if a few weeds had escaped his eagle eye lately.
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Speaking sport
Thursday, 9 August 2018
When Ian Fitzpatrick joined UWA around two and a half years ago, he wasn’t exactly ‘new’ to the University. His first full-time job was selling gym memberships at UWA as an 18-year-old.
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UWA trials driverless bus on campus
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Visitors to UWA’s Open Day this Sunday will have the opportunity to ride on a bus that will drive itself around campus.
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Global Success for EMS Mechanical Engineering students at Formula Student UK
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences celebrates the success of the Australian Formula Collective (AFC), a team of UWA and Edith Cowan University (ECU) engineering students who recently competed in Formula Student UK.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 8 August
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Good morning. It was great to see UWA graduate Professor Akshay Venkatesh awarded the prestigious Fields Medal last week, regarded as the Nobel Prize for mathematics.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 1 August
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Good morning. Today marks one year since the Change the Course report was released as a result of the Respect. Now. Always. national student survey.
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Strategy, Planning and Performance Director announcement
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Following a competitive recruitment process, UWA has appointed Ms Jeya Bavan as the new Director, Strategy, Planning and Performance. Ms Bavan will take up the role on 8 October, joining us from Curtin University where she is the current Director of Strategy and Projects. Please welcome Jeya to UWA.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration Tender Application Success
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
I am delighted to advise the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has awarded UWA as a prospective provider of Evaluation Reports in Medical and Scientific Evaluation Services.
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Applications for 2018 Alumni Fund grants are now open
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Alumni Fund grants provide one-off financial contributions of up to $30,000 for innovative projects and activities that are focused on enhancing the student experience at UWA.
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New Adjunct and Clinical Title Holders Guidelines
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
The new Adjunct and Clinical Title Holders Guidelines and application is now available on our website.
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Call to submit content for new Faculty publication
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Later this year the Faculty will launch its first edition of a newly redesigned magazine.
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UWA Dental School: Henry Schein Halas Visit
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
In recognition and appreciation of Henry Schein Halas, Mr Mike Covey, Vice President & Managing Director, Mrs Gayle Jones, WA Branch Manager, and Ms Teresa Swarbrick, Sales Specialist Corporate & Government were invited to visit the UWA Dental School on 19th October 2017 to view the new Oral Radiology Suite and particularly to see the new Planmeca ProMax 3D Max ProFace Cone Beam Computed Tomography unit which was generously supported by Henry Schein Halas.
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Dental School's 70th Anniversary 1946-2017
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
The Dental School is proud to celebrate its 70th Anniversary.
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UWA Dental School Family Fun Day 2017
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
The UWA Dental School's Family Fun Day was held on 25 February 2017 at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) to welcome alumni back to the School and showcase the cutting-edge facilities available to students and ultimately for the care of our patients.
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UWA Dental School Research Day 2017
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
The UWA Dental School Research Day was held on Friday 30th June at the Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research to showcase the exciting research being undertaken within the School.
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Awards and Achievements – August 2018
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2018 Newsletter
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-july-2018
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Take a ride in an autonomous bus
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
An autonomous bus is being trialled on our campus so we can investigate how this technology can be integrated into our teaching, research and future sustainable transport plans.
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Software gift to boost students in earth sciences
Monday, 6 August 2018
Students and staff from The University of Western Australia’s School of Earth Sciences will benefit from a donation of important research software, valued at $2.
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Fever fall short to Giants
Monday, 6 August 2018
West Coast Fever have suffered a three-goal defeat against Giants Netball going down 69-66 at the International Convention Centre on Saturday.
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Centenary of Armistice exhibition in the Reid Library
Monday, 6 August 2018
In November 2018, we commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War.
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The stage is set for Open Day this Sunday
Monday, 6 August 2018
The marquees are going up and the grounds are looking fabulous – we’re in the final days of preparation for Sunday’s Open Day.
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Australia India Institute: EOI for Senior Leader role
Monday, 6 August 2018
UWA has signed an agreement with Melbourne University’s Australia India Institute (AII) to host an affiliate centre, which will sit within the UWA Public Policy Institute (UWA PPI). Two post-doctoral positions will soon be recruited to as part of this program.
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Australia and China team up to tackle stomach ulcer bug
Friday, 3 August 2018
The University of Western Australia and the Australia-China Council have joined forces in a research partnership to tackle the world’s most common infection that causes stomach ulcers.
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Real world experience to solve real world problems
Friday, 3 August 2018
Matt Lowman’s career path has already taken some interesting turns, but something the IT student knows is that work integrated learning (or work experience) has helped him on this journey.
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UWA maths prodigy wins international award
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Professor Akshay Venkatesh, believed to be one of The University of Western Australia’s youngest graduates, is only the second Australian to have been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious mathematical awards – the Fields Medal.
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Ten UWA projects win national research funding
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Research that will improve our understanding about the potential of unconventional oil and gas in tight rocks and a design guideline for the installation of offshore wind turbines are two new research projects at The University of Western Australia to receive Federal Government funding.
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New ARC centre to improve productivity for the resources sector
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Universities will work with industry as part of a new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre that will aim to use data science to transform asset maintenance for Australia’s resources sector.
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New WA attraction takes visitors on a walk through the solar system
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Two exciting free attractions have been launched by The University of Western Australia and the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin to make learning about astronomy and the theories of Einstein come alive.
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Expanded fisheries impact 90 per cent of the entire ocean
Thursday, 2 August 2018
A new study has found that since 1950 industrial fishing fleets have more than doubled the distance travelled to fishing grounds and spread so far that they now operate in more than 90 per cent of the global ocean.
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Changes to Health Campus parking
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Later this month, new boom gates will be installed in the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia carpark.
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Desert heritage in the spotlight in Karratha 6-10 August
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
A summit organised by The University of Western Australia about the Murujuga/Burrup World Heritage Nomination in Karratha will take place on Monday 6 August.
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LactaPedia takes the guesswork out of breastfeeding
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
A world-first lactation dictionary that aims to take the confusion out of breastfeeding was launched today by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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DVC (Community and Engagement) and PVC (Research) announcement
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Community & Engagement (DVC C&E)
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$3m Federal grant to help combat drug-resistant bugs
Monday, 30 July 2018
A project involving UWA researchers to rediscover lost antibiotics and fight drug-resistant bugs has secured $3 million in Federal Government funding through the Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) Program announced today by Federal Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Zed Seselja.
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Save the Children Book Sale
Monday, 30 July 2018
The University branch of Save the Children Australia will hold its annual book sale at The University of Western Australia between Friday 17 August and Wednesday 22 August.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 14th August 2018: Cyril Ayris on 'A Life of Adventure'
Friday, 27 July 2018
Cyril Ayris was a journalist on The West Australian for 36 years, 25 of them as crime reporter.
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Shaping tomorrow’s architects
Friday, 27 July 2018
Senior Technician Graeme Warburton never planned to work at UWA for very long.
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New UWA medical invention on Eureka Prize shortlist
Thursday, 26 July 2018
A world-first medical invention that can detect abnormal chromosomes inside leukaemia cells is a finalist for the 2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prize.
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Meditation young Hockeyroo Georgia Wilson’s saviour
Thursday, 26 July 2018
Silence has been more than golden for Georgia Wilson — it probably saved her life.
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Study finds Nemo's bright colours protect it from predators
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
The colourful stripes of coral reef-dwelling clownfish may serve to warn predators about their poisonous anemone hosts, according to a new study by The University of Western Australia.
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Find out about university life at UWA Open Day
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
Experience university life at UWA Open Day, on Sunday 12 August between 10am and 4pm.
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Help promote Open Day with these quick steps to update your email signature
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
UWA Open Day is almost here!
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Virtual reality makes learning about plant science fun
Monday, 23 July 2018
A ground-breaking virtual reality program created by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (PEB) at The University of Western Australia takes students on an exciting immersive journey through the cells of plants normally too small to be seen and highlights plant research that is contributing to global food security.
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Unit Readings: bringing students better reading lists
Monday, 23 July 2018
UWA Library has launched Unit Readings, a brand new service replacing Course Materials Online (CMO) for Semester 2 onwards.
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Dingoes may provide clues to understanding how Australia evolved
Friday, 20 July 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Australian National University have uncovered new evidence that suggests dingoes arrived in Australia between 3,348 and 3,081 years ago, more recently than previously thought.
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Thinking and talking art
Thursday, 19 July 2018
Originally from Singapore, Claudia Tan still cannot get over the fact that she is now well-versed in art history – a subject she had long been eager to take up at university.
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Forum puts modern slavery and human trafficking into focus
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Modern slavery and human trafficking will be the focus of this year’s WA Migration and Mobilities Update forum, to be held on Tuesday 24 July at The University of Western Australia. It will be followed by a half-day workshop on Wednesday 25 July where modern slavery will be discussed.
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Online auction of machinery and equipment at the McGillivray workshops: 20-22 July
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
An online auction of various Campus Management machinery and equipment at the McGillivray workshops will take place this weekend.
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Professor Robyn Owens announcement
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
After many years of dedicated service to UWA, Professor Robyn Owens has made the decision to retire at the end of her current term, in November 2019.
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A Perth Festival favourite wins the Helpmann Award
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
One of the hits of this year’s Perth Festival was honoured at Australia’s top performing arts awards on Monday night.
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UWA scores highly in world university subject rankings
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
The University of Western Australia has cemented its place among the world’s top universities with nine subject areas ranked in the top 50 globally, according to the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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Declan Tingay breaks Australian record
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
The 2018 Tampere IAAF World U20 Championships will be one to remember for student athlete Declan Tingay after he secured the 10,000m Australian U20 record with a time of 40:49.72.
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Chickpea can mine phosphorus bound in soils
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Research by The University of Western Australia will help unlock phosphorus bound in soils, and improve crop production.
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ON Prime5 applications open until 20 July
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Is your research ready for the real world? Take your science or technology from idea to impact with ON Prime5 – a free pre-accelerator experience tailor-made for our brightest researchers and led by CSIRO.
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UWA Sport selected as a finalist in the 2018 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards
Monday, 16 July 2018
Held every two years, the Sport and Recreation Industry Awardsrecognise innovation and exceptional achievement across all areas of sport and recreation in Western Australia.
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UWA fitness trainer selected for new-look Diamonds
Monday, 16 July 2018
Australian Diamonds head coach Lisa Alexander announced her 17-strong squad over the weekend (15 July), forming teams for the 2018 Quad Series and Constellation Cup in Australia and New Zealand this September and October.
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UWA telescope to help NASA explore Saturn's largest moon
Monday, 16 July 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Zadko Telescope will be used to capture a rare astronomical event: an “occultation” (eclipse), where Saturn’s largest moon Titan will pass in front of a star.
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UWA finalists announced in Premier's Science Awards
Monday, 16 July 2018
Seven academics from The University of Western Australia and one science education initiative have been announced as finalists in the 2018 Premier’s Science Awards.
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Listen up...
Monday, 16 July 2018
The Noisy Guts Project has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Emerging Innovation Category of the WA Innovator of the Year program.
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Come cheer on our graduands! 27 and 28 July Graduation Ceremonies
Monday, 16 July 2018
All staff are invited to cheer on our students during the graduand processions through campus, starting at Great Court South and making their way to Winthrop Hall.
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Be part of UWA Open Day! Join us for the staff briefing - Tuesday 31 July
Monday, 16 July 2018
UWA Open Day will take place on Sunday 12 August from 10am – 4pm.
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Dreaming big always the plan for success
Monday, 16 July 2018
For 14 years, Julie Millias worked as a Dental Therapist, visiting schools across Perth, the Wheatbelt and Great Southern.
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You're invited to meet new students during O-Week
Monday, 16 July 2018
O-Week runs from 23 - 27 July and new students from across the globe will join us on campus for a range of activities to help them settle into life at UWA. A consistent piece of feedback from new students is that they are excited to meet academic staff and would like more opportunities to do so.
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From the back of the pack to the podium
Monday, 16 July 2018
After winning the U19 World Championships in Canada at 15 UWA Triathlon Club athlete Rahul Jegatheva could have barely anticipated the challenge he would face nearly 12 months later.
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UWA establishes Africa centre
Friday, 13 July 2018
The University of Western Australia has established the Africa Research & Engagement Centre (AfREC) to drive innovative and ethical collaborations with the dynamic continent of 55 countries and 1.3 billion people.
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New wave energy technology creates a splash in Albany
Thursday, 12 July 2018
New technology to measure ocean waves and currents with greater accuracy than ever before is being deployed off the Albany coast this week, as part of the new Wave Energy Research Centre, an initiative led by The University of Western Australia.
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Eradicate rats to bolster coral reefs
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Rat control should be considered an urgent conservation priority on many remote tropical islands to protect vulnerable coral reefs, according to an international research collaboration including The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Motorsport Team energised by new industry collaboration
Thursday, 12 July 2018
The UWA Motorsport Team has recently signed a new sponsor, Cape Bouvard Technologies (CBT). The UWA Motorsport Team is a student run engineering project that competes in the Formula SAE Australia, a motorsport-theme engineering and design competition.
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UWA student takes bronze in Australian Open Club Championships
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Recently, several members of the UWA Handball Club took part in the Australian Open Club Championships in Geelong, Victoria.
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WA U21s take bronze in 2018 Australian Championships
Thursday, 12 July 2018
The Western Australian men’s U21 team has taken bronze at the recent 2018 Australian Championships in Sydney following a 3-1 win over the ACT.
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Study finds shape not size matters in male mice
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Male mice exposed to other male competitors have thicker penis bones according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia, published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 11 July
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Good morning. This week Indigenous high school students from across the State are attending the annual Indigenous Science, Engineering and Health Camp, which this year coincides with NAIDOC Week.
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Glaucoma research awarded NHMRC highest ranked program grant
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
UWA’s Professor David Mackey is one of the Chief Investigators on the recently awarded 2017 ‘Top Ranked Program Grant’, presented to the highest ranked NHMRC Program Grant in the country and the largest ever grant for glaucoma research.
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Holiday fun for Indigenous high school students
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Forty-two Year 10 and 11 Indigenous students from across the State are spending their school holidays at The University of Western Australia for the annual Indigenous Science, Engineering and Health Camp.
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Nominations for Honorary Doctorates and Chancellor's Medals close 3 August
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Please note that nominations for Honorary Doctorates and Chancellor's Medals close Friday 3 August.
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She’s got the Fever
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
You can find Jess Anstiss at the UWA Recreation Centre where she helps people work on their fitness as a UWA Sport Fitness Trainer.
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Visit the Tavern during semester break to try the new menu
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
The Tavern is open on Thursdays and Fridays throughout semester break so staff can come try out the new menu. Come on down from 11am on any of the below days:
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Hirotaka Okada visits UWA Perth Campus
Monday, 9 July 2018
Across the week, renowned judoka Professor Hirotaka Okada will visit The University of Western Australia as part of his tour of the State.
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UWA students celebrated during NAIDOC Week
Monday, 9 July 2018
An aspiring engineer and youth mentor and a young musician and playwright, both from The University of Western Australia, have been recognised for their contribution to the Aboriginal community as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week.
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Student athlete makes AFL debut
Monday, 9 July 2018
West Coast Eagles rolled out their eighth debutant of the 2018 season against GWS with UWA student athlete Oscar Allen named in the final team.
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Female mentors raise aspirations for STEM in the Kimberley
Friday, 6 July 2018
Two female engineering students have just returned from an exciting outreach trip in the Kimberley region as part of the UWA Girls in Engineering (GiE) outreach program.
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Cheating in sport: how can we embed ethics and values?
Friday, 6 July 2018
Sports organisations must focus on encouraging value-led behaviour in their athletes following the Australian cricketers’ damaging ball-tampering episode in South Africa, according to UWA sport psychologist Dr Sandy Gordon.
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UWA graduate named Bristol Head Coach
Friday, 6 July 2018
Bristol City Women FC has announced the appointment of UWA alumni Tanya Oxtoby as the club’s new manager.
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New model for large-scale 3D facial recognition
Friday, 6 July 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have designed a new system capable of carrying out large-scale 3D facial recognition that could transform the entire biometrics industry.
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UWA student project acknowledged for its exceptional work
Friday, 6 July 2018
The University of Western Australia (UWA) Living Lab project has been acknowledged for its inaugural work fostering entrepreneurial thinking, technical learning and a future-focussed approach.
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UWA student joins inaugural State league
Thursday, 5 July 2018
Ian Brady is a Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Western Australia, with a passion for netball and bringing more spectators and participation to the sport.
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UWA partners AgTech hub to accelerate innovation
Thursday, 5 July 2018
The University of Western Australia and agribusiness technology commercialisation hub Oterra have signed a collaboration agreement in a drive to accelerate innovation in agriculture and food technology.
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UWA swimmers push for Pan Pacifics selection
Thursday, 5 July 2018
Over the last week (June 30 – 4 July), some of the best swimmers across Australia vied for national selection at the 2018 Hancock Prospecting Pan Pacific Championship Trials in South Australia.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 4 July
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Good morning. I am pleased to announce that UWA will be the lead university in the new Western Australia Life Sciences Precinct which will bring together researchers and industry partners to generate new business opportunities in medicine, health, agriculture and biodiversity.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 27 June
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Good morning. It’s been a busy year for infrastructure development on campus and EZONE UWA reached a milestone last week when major demolition was completed on site.
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Nominate a colleague for the UWA Award for Excellence and Teaching
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Do you know a colleague that’s doing a fantastic job? If so, nominate them for an award!
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New hub to boost life sciences and innovation research
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
An initiative to grow Western Australia’s life sciences and innovation sector and boost local research capability was announced today as part of a collaboration between the State Government, The University of Western Australia and MTPConnect.
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Awards and achievements - June 2018
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Pollinators of endangered flower captured in action
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
An endangered Feather Flower, unique to this region, has been the focus of scientific investigations which potentially provide an important link in ensuring its on-going survival. The Latin name for Feather Flowers is Verticordia, meaning ‘Turner of hearts’ referring to their exquisite beauty.
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Pollinators of endangered flower captured in action
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
An endangered Feather Flower, unique to this region, has been the focus of scientific investigations which potentially provide an important link in ensuring its on-going survival. The Latin name for Feather Flowers is Verticordia, meaning ‘Turner of hearts’ referring to their exquisite beauty.
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Talking Chengdu with Australia's Consul-General Mr Christopher Lim
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Great to connect with Australia's Consul-General to Chengdu Mr Christopher Lim and Dr Kate O'Shaughnessy, DFAT State Deputy Director, to discuss building Western Australia's connection with Chengdu.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2018 Newsletter
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2018
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 10th July 2018: Brian Leach's Escape from Singapore
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
In December 1941, the Japanese Army invaded the Malay Peninsula and successfully advanced towards Singapore Island.
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UWA athletes top State cross country
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
A range of UWA Athletics Club members achieved podium status at the recent Short and Long Course State Cross Country Championships.
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International architectural colourist vision of the interior of Winthrop Hall 1930
Monday, 2 July 2018
In May 2017 Mr David Alsop, the great-nephew of Mr Rodney Alsop who with Conrad Sayce won the architectural Hackett Competition to design the Hackett Memorial buildings, donated to the University Archives a watercolour that had been in the Alsop family for over 80 years and remained in the Rodney Alsop collection until he inherited it in 1972.
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Careers and Employability Award: submit your student programs
Monday, 2 July 2018
The new Careers and Employability Award launches next month and aims to help students prepare for a successful career pathway.
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Christmas closedown period 2018/2019
Monday, 2 July 2018
Dear Colleagues As you are aware the University typically has a closedown period over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Meet the UWA Triathlete who is already a World Champion at 16
Monday, 2 July 2018
With one world champion’s title under his name, UWA Triathlete Rahul Jegatheva will be aiming for a second, aged just 16, when he travels to Denmark in July.
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Western Waagyls take on Indigenous Nationals
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Indigenous Nationals is a week-long multisport competition for indigenous student athletes, with the aim of bringing together student athletes from universities across Australia.
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Treating the cause of crime more effective than only addressing the crime itself
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Researchers fromThe University of Western Australia’s Law School have been studying the feasibility of a justice model that has the potential to improve the effectiveness of crime prevention in Western Australia. (click here to access the full report)
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Inspiring students with university and dancing
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Bronwen Veale spends her days raising the aspirations of high school students, inspiring them to study at university. After work hours she’s a swing dancer, regularly performing and even DJing for other dancers in Perth.
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Second UWA rower joins Australian U23 side
Thursday, 28 June 2018
Rowing Australia has added to the U23 Australian Rowing Team, with the selection of an U23 Men’s Coxed Four set to compete at the 2018 World Rowing U23 Championships in Poznan, Poland from 25 to 29 July 2018.
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Disruption to Gillett Promenade vehicle access
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
A small section of Gillett Promenade (adjacent to the Central Plant) will be closed to vehicles from 2-6 July. This closure is necessary to facilitate cable laying work into the new substation.
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New course embeds music students into professional orchestra
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Professional musicians and outstanding post-graduate students will work side by side in a world-first masters degree program being launched by The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO).
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Researchers make fast work of antibiotic resistance
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have showcased exciting results from a screening test to detect antibiotic resistance and to ensure the right antibiotics can be prescribed quicker.
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UWA West Coast star set to miss Pan Pacific Championships
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
One of Australia’s developing swim talents, UWA West Coast star Zac Incerti, is set to miss out on Pan Pacific Championships after withdrawing from the trials with a back complaint.
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Researchers: applications are open for ON Prime5
Monday, 25 June 2018
Applications are open for ON, Australia’s sci-tech accelerator designed to help researchers translate their big ideas into real-life impact.
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UWA Professors elected Fellows of the Association for Psychological Science
Monday, 25 June 2018
Congratulations to Professor Romola Bucks (Head of School, Psychological Science) and Professor Johanna Badcock (Senior Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry and Research Director, Perth Voices Clinic), for being elected Fellows of the Association for Psychological Science.
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2017/2018 Payment Summaries
Monday, 25 June 2018
Your 2017/2018 Payment Summary will be available in the Employee Self Service (ESS) from Monday, 2 July 2018.
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UWA-led Network receives $23.8m in federal funding
Monday, 25 June 2018
Last month the Population Health Research Network (PHRN) was awarded $23.8 million in federal funding to maintain the national infrastructure that enables linked data from around Australia to be made available for research.
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Student athlete sails to podium finish
Monday, 25 June 2018
A range of Australia sailors have enjoyed success at the world famous Kiel Week in Germany.
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UWA rower reaches A-Final
Monday, 25 June 2018
The Australian rowing team has enjoyed a strong performance at the World Rowing Cup in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria.
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Vacation parking
Friday, 22 June 2018
During the period from Monday 25 June to Friday 27 July, the following parking regulations apply:
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Costa's kitchen
Friday, 22 June 2018
Costa Simatos is the man behind the menu at the University Club. As Executive Chef, he writes menus for the Club’s restaurant and cafés, as well as for special events – ranging from high teas and conferences, through to weddings and Christmas lunches.
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Critical elements to maintain member loyalty in co-operatives
Thursday, 21 June 2018
To fully engage the members of co-operative and mutual enterprises, managers and directors of CME’s must understand their members wear four hats when engaging with their co-operative, according to a study conducted by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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VCV - 20 June 2018
Thursday, 21 June 2018
Good afternoon. In this edition of UWA Forward, I am pleased to be launching the Strategic Vision UWA Values clarification exercise, linked to the People and Culture Green Paper consultation.
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New UWA Profiles and Research Repository launches today
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
UWA Library has been leading a project to consolidate the multiple online public profiles currently available for staff at UWA.
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Athlete profile: Aidan Read
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Student athlete Aidan Read is a man of many talents.
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Plant the Seed of Knowledge Tour
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
Hosted by UWA Friends of the Grounds, this walking tour is designed for school children (ages 8+) and their families and will showcase just a small example of what the University has to offer.
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Forum to look at ways of improving care for the aged
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
The importance of caring for the aged who come from a diversity of cultural and language backgrounds and addressing issues that come with aging in our community will be the topics of focus at the 2018 Leading Innovation Through Diversity forum to be held at The University of Western Australia on Friday 29 June.
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Hydraulics Water Tower comes down for new technology
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
After servicing the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences’ Hydraulics Laboratory for over 30 years, a careful operation was carried out to remove the Hydraulics Water Tower to make way for new advanced computing and modern pumps.
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Let's join together on the journey to UWA Open Day 2018! Staff information session: Thursday 28 June
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
UWA Open Day will take place on Sunday 12 August from 10am – 4pm.
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Take advantage of the 25% staff discount on offer for postgraduate studies
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
Are you thinking about undertaking postgraduate studies?
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Numbers, science and storytelling at FABLE
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
Paul Johnson grew up in England on a solid diet of sci-fi blockbusters like Star Wars and Star Trek, which have fired his imagination to the point where he wants to write his own futuristic novel one day.
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UWA players ready for FINA World League Super Final
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
The Aussie Sharks have named their side for the FINA World League Super Final in Budapest, Hungary.
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UWA Triathlon Club a success at TWA Awards
Monday, 18 June 2018
The UWA Triathlon Club proved favourites at the recent 2018 Triathlon Western Australia Triathlete of the Year Awards, picking awards in a variety of categories.
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School of Design graduate receives Schenberg Art Fellowship
Friday, 15 June 2018
UWA School of Design graduate Elham Eshraghian has been awarded the 2018 Schenberg Art Fellowship, taking home a prize of $40,000.
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Lyn Foreman named in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Friday, 15 June 2018
Former national hurdle champion and current elite coach Lyn Foreman has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Business School PhD Graduand offered fellowship at Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Friday, 15 June 2018
UWA Business School PhD Graduand Manal Shehabi has been offerred a three-year fellowship at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
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UWA judoka selected for national team
Friday, 15 June 2018
Judo Australia has named its teams for a range of international competitions in July, including several judoka from the UWA Judo Club.
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Convocation and a Sense of Place on Campus
Thursday, 14 June 2018
“What is Convocation and what does it do?”
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Graduates face increasing mismatch between education and jobs
Thursday, 14 June 2018
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that more than one-quarter of Australian graduates are overqualified for their jobs after they complete university.
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UniSport ventures into broadcasting through partnership with Fox Sports and Power Productions
Thursday, 14 June 2018
Australian student-athletes and universities will be promoted on the national stage as part of a groundbreaking partnership.
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UWA swimmers bound for Port Moresby
Thursday, 14 June 2018
Three Western Australian swimmers are bound for Port Moresby after joining the Australian team for the upcoming Oceania Swimming Championships later this month.
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Social Impact Festival helps drive positive social change
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Hear from global experts about major issues facing our society and how we can address them, get an insight into what it is like to be homeless and explore the Good Market where you can purchase ethically sourced products at the 2018 Social Impact Festival.
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Major EZONE demolition scheduled for Wednesday 13 June
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Between 11.30am and 12.00pm on Wednesday 13 June, the upper floors of the northern end of Building 224 (Civil and Mechanical Engineering) will be pulled to the ground.
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Escape the winter gloom and experience the best in arts at UWA
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
The University of Western Australia’s Cultural Precinct is inviting the community to immerse themselves in an exciting program of arts and cultural activities during the 2018 WINTERarts season.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2018 Newsletter
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2018
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Free book swap libraries for the UWA community
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Take a book, leave a book!
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Travelling internationally on UWA business? Funding available to support international recruitment
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Funding and objectives
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Graduates and staff recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Monday, 11 June 2018
One of the State’s top mining executives, a former Australian cricketer and educator and a world-leading breast cancer surgeon are among 18 graduates and three staff members of The University of Western Australia who have been recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Government subsidies play key role in profitability of high sea fishing
Monday, 11 June 2018
Up to 54 per cent of the high seas fishing industry would be unprofitable without large government subsidies, according to a global research collaboration including The University of Western Australia.
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Brainy students compete in State neuroscience championships at UWA
Monday, 11 June 2018
More than 90 of WA’s brightest Year 10 students from 20 schools across the State competed in the WA Brain Bee championships last Friday at The University of Western Australia.
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Perth Festival makes a big impact on our State
Monday, 11 June 2018
A new report has confirmed Perth Festival’s significant positive impact on Western Australia’s social, cultural and economic life.
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Noisy Guts in the headlines...
Monday, 11 June 2018
In 2005, Barry Marshall, an Australian gastroenterologist and researcher, shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery that peptic ulcers are caused not by stress, as was commonly thought, but by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
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Changing lives through volunteering
Monday, 11 June 2018
A self-proclaimed ‘serial volunteer’, Fadzi Whande, UWA's Inclusion and Diversity Manager spends as much time volunteering as she does working. A single mum to two boys, she has also instilled her love of volunteering in them.
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Announcement of new HR Director
Monday, 11 June 2018
The University is pleased to announce that Nigel Waugh has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources. Nigel was selected from a competitive field of applicants after an international search.
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Australian Society for Medical Research WA Scientific Symposium
Monday, 11 June 2018
UWA hosted the Australian Society for Medical Research’s annual WA Symposium on Wednesday 6 June.
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Dolphin name game reveals complex relationships
Friday, 8 June 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have discovered male bottlenose dolphins can retain individual vocal labels, or “names”, to help recognise friends and rivals in their social network, much like humans.
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UWA Cricketer joins historic tour
Friday, 8 June 2018
150 years ago, a team of Indigenous pioneers toured the United Kingdom in a series of 47 cricket matches.
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Girls Explore a Future Career in Engineering
Friday, 8 June 2018
Over 70 female high school students arrived on campus on Wednesday 6 June to discover potential careers in Engineering.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 6 June
Friday, 8 June 2018
Good afternoon. Last week, I travelled to the Pilbara to meet students and teachers from Tom Price Senior High School and Newman Senior High School, two partners in the Aspire UWA program.
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Science on the Swan Conference
Friday, 8 June 2018
324 local, national and international science and health research leaders converged on the 2018 Science on the Swan Conference in May.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 30 May
Friday, 8 June 2018
Good morning. It was a pleasure to host the Worldwide Universities Network Conference and AGM from 21-25 May.
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UWA improves ranking among world's best universities
Thursday, 7 June 2018
The University of Western Australia has climbed two places in the 2019 QS World University Rankings, rising to 91. The University has improved seven places over the past three years.
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Chancellor's Medals - call for nominations for Award in 2019
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Nominations are now invited for the award of a Chancellor’s Medal at Graduation Ceremonies in 2019.
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Honorary Doctorates - call for nominations for Award in 2019
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for award at Graduation Ceremonies in 2019 are now invited.
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Research finds divide in dental health accessibility between city and regional areas
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
A University of Western Australia study has found that although the number of dentists in rural and remote areas increased in recent years, it is still not keeping apace with the growth in demand and there is still a divide between access to dental treatment in cities compared to regional areas.
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UWA Staff Intranet coming soon – register now to take part in the pilot
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
You’ve told us that information for staff is hard to find and often out-of-date. We’ve listened! The UWA Staff Intranet is currently under development and we are recruiting a group of volunteers to take part in a six-week pilot to test the system and provide feedback.
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Professor James Trevelyan recognised at Western Australian of the Year awards
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
Professor James Trevelyan was recognised at the Western Australian of the Year awards last week winning the professions category.
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Role of kelp forests in mitigating climate change under threat
Monday, 4 June 2018
A global study led by a team from The University of Western Australia and the Marine Biological Association of the UK has found that kelp forests take in more than twice the amount of carbon dioxide than previously thought, which can help mitigate the impact of climate change.
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New test can predict diabetic kidney disease before it occurs
Monday, 4 June 2018
A new test developed by researchers from The University of Western Australia that can reliably predict the onset of diabetic kidney disease up to four years in advance has been given the green light for use.
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Apply to be sponsored for Ignition 2018: Information Session
Monday, 4 June 2018
UWA’s Office of Research and Enterprise (ORE) is sponsoring two UWA staff or students to attend the Curtin Ignition Program 2018 for new entrepreneurs.
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Common virus in eyes causes longlasting inflamation
Friday, 1 June 2018
Researchers at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) affiliated with The University of Western Australia have discovered that contrary to expectations, a common virus triggers long-lasting inflammation in the eyes of hosts with a healthy immune system.
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Pilbara students get an insight into university life
Friday, 1 June 2018
More than 400 high school students in the Pilbara have had a taste of university life as staff from The University of Western Australia visited the North-West.
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Fussy fruit flies can detect bad genes
Friday, 1 June 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have demonstrated the sexual attractiveness of male fruit flies isn’t just about how big they are or how nice they smell; it’s also about how many mutations they carry.
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Music is the word
Thursday, 31 May 2018
It was through his mother’s music teacher, Sir Frank Callaway, that Graeme Gilling first heard about the then School of Music at UWA.
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UWA Physicist Receives Young Scientist Award in Italy
Thursday, 31 May 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences would like to congratulate Dr Maxim Goryachev, who on April 10 was awarded the European Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF) Young Scientist Award 2018 at the 32nd European Frequency and Time Forum in Turin, Italy.
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Professor Stephen Smith appointed to Resources 2030 Taskforce
Thursday, 31 May 2018
UWA Public Policy Institute’s Advisory Board Chair, Professor Stephen Smith, has been appointed to the Australian Government’s Resources 2030 Taskforce.
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David Haig presented with Gibb Maitland Medal
Thursday, 31 May 2018
Congratulations to Professor David Haig from the School of Earth Sciences for being awarded the Gibb Maitland Medal.
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Sophie Coffin – Miss NAIDOC 2018
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Sophie Coffin, 1st year JD student and Arts graduate, won Miss NAIDOC 2018 last weekend. She competed with nine other amazing young women.
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Become a 2018 Fogarty Scholar Academic Mentor
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Dear colleagues,Each year, the UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program awards 10 scholarships to exceptional young people studying at The University of Western Australia.
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Awards and Achievements - May 2018
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Neglected and Underutilized Species to Achieve Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
An urgent call for decision makers to raise awareness of the nutritionally-dense and climate-resilient benefits of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) has been made in a book published this month by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
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Do you have an idea for an interactive activity that can be part of UWA’s stall at the Perth Science Festival?
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
UWA will host an exhibition stall at the Perth Science Festival on Saturday 18 August and Sunday 19 August at the Claremont Showgrounds (10am-5pm).
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Western Australian of the Year Awards – UWA finalists
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Congratulations to UWA staff who are finalists in the 2018 Western Australian of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced on Friday night.
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Free online repository available to staff
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
The Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG) is a not-for-profit mining research centre based at The University of Western Australia. The ACG has an Online Repository of Conference Proceedings that is a free, open access resource for academics and students.
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UWA runners leave mark on HBF Run
Monday, 28 May 2018
Over 35,000 participants ran, walked and wheeled their way through the streets of Perth last weekend (27 May) for the ninth annual HBF Run for a Reason.
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Start-up accelerates to global status
Monday, 28 May 2018
A UWA geospatial software start-up that began intensive research just three years ago is gaining significant traction on the international market.
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Registrations open for IQ LaunchCamp 25-26 June 2018
Monday, 28 May 2018
UWA’s Innovation Quarter (IQ) is collaborating with CSIRO to bring IQ LaunchCamp to UWA on 25-26 June.
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Brianna Throssell named WA Swimmer of the Year
Monday, 28 May 2018
Western Australia’s 2018 Swimmer of the Year has been announced, following the Westpac Swimmer of the Year Awards held last weekend (26 May).
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Worldwide Universities Network brings top global academic talent to Perth
Friday, 25 May 2018
Close to 200 academics, university leaders and researchers from across the world are meeting at The University of Western Australia in Perth this week to celebrate their efforts towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to determine the next steps in tackling these and other global issues.
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Research into antibacterial properties of honey showcased at conference
Friday, 25 May 2018
A project studying Western Australian honey for antibacterial properties that could be used in human health products has uncovered some surprising results.
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Strange Constellations: The Ikin Collection on display in the Reid Library
Friday, 25 May 2018
The Ikin Collection is now on display in the Reid Library Exhibition Cabinets.
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Parking during WA Day and exam period
Friday, 25 May 2018
The following parking regulations apply over the upcoming public holiday and exam period:
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Ian Fitzpatrick appointed Uniroos Winter Chef de Mission
Friday, 25 May 2018
UWA Sport General Manager Ian Fitzpatrick has been appointed the Chef de Mission of the Australian Uniroos World Winter Universiade team for the 2019 and 2021 campaigns.
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Would you like free Software written for your research project?
Friday, 25 May 2018
Do you have a research project that needs software written for it? Third-year Computer Science students undertake group projects which are sourced from around the University.
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The power of impressive numbers
Friday, 25 May 2018
Laila Simpson has a natural affinity for numbers and while many young girls told stories through dance or song, she told stories in a different way – through numbers.
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Non-vaccinators just want to fit in
Thursday, 24 May 2018
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has revealed parents’ choices about whether to vaccinate their children are largely influenced by their social networks, with parents often left feeling either validated or marginalised within their communities.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2018 Newsletter
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2018
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2018 Newsletter
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-march-2018
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Ian Fitzpatrick appointed Uniroos Winter Chef de Mission
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Yesterday (22 May) UniSport CEO Don Knapp announced UWA Sport General Manager Ian Fitzpatrick as the Chef de Mission of the Australian Uniroos World Winter Universiade team for the 2019 and 2021 campaigns.
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UWA Public Policy Institute to help shape the future
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
The University of Western Australia has established a new way to share its world-class research and expertise with decision makers and community leaders to help shape the future of our society.
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Study reveals how sub-tropical corals cope with the cold
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Corals growing in high-latitude reefs in Western Australia can regulate their internal chemistry to promote growth under cooler temperatures, according to new research at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at The University of Western Australia.
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Top science honour for UWA physicist
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
After playing an integral role in the detection of the first gravitational wave, The University of Western Australia’s Professor David Blair has been recognised by his peers with election to the Australian Academy of Science.
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Partial road closure – Fairway – Saturday 26 May
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
On Saturday 26 May between 6am and 4pm, there will be a partial road closure on Fairway.
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Mark Stickells announcement
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Having spent much of the last 25 years working for The University of Western Australia, Mark Stickells will soon be leaving the organisation to take up the role of Director of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. Mark’s last day at UWA will be 22 June 2018.
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Student athletes named in State hockey side
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Hockey WA has named its Under 21 teams for the upcoming 2018 National Championships in July, with five UWA student athletes named in the squads.
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People voyaged to Australia by boat more than 50,000 years ago
Monday, 21 May 2018
Researchers working to solve the mystery of how people first reached Australia have combined sophisticated deep sea mapping, voyage simulation techniques and genetic information to show that arrival was made by sizeable groups of people deliberately voyaging between islands.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 12th June 2018: Jim Natt on Hungary after the Fall of the Wall: From Communism to Capitalism
Monday, 21 May 2018
In 1989 the wall between East and West Berlin came down and the Soviet Union collapsed.
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Dr Fraser Bransby apppointed Fugro Chair in Geotechnics
Friday, 18 May 2018
Leading geotechnical engineer, Dr Fraser Bransby, has been appointed Fugro Chair in Geotechnics at The University of Western Australia’s Oceans Graduate School (OGS) within the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
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New foundation at UWA to help save young lives
Friday, 18 May 2018
A new foundation at The University of Western Australia will support research to identify trigger points for youth suicide and measures to help predict when someone is at high risk.
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Fossil discovery paints new picture of the history of our ocean
Friday, 18 May 2018
A global research team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has discovered sea lily (isocrinid crinoids) fossils, providing new evidence the species lived in shallow water in the Southern Hemisphere millions of years longer than previously thought.
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Advances in drought-tolerant wheat research
Friday, 18 May 2018
Another breakthrough for breeding drought tolerant wheat by researchers from The University of Western Australia will improve yield in dryland agriculture.
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UWA Cricketers awarded State contracts
Friday, 18 May 2018
The Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) has finalised the 2018-19 State contract lists for both the Western Warriors and Western Fury.
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UWA City Beach players dominate Australian youth side
Friday, 18 May 2018
Water Polo Australia announced the Australian Men’s Born 2001 squad this Tuesday (15 May).
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Australian Music Examinations Board celebrates 100 years
Thursday, 17 May 2018
The leading body in music examinations is celebrating its centenary this year with key events rolled out over the next few months.
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One in three people have high blood pressure but many do not know it
Thursday, 17 May 2018
A global study involving researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation has found more than a third of people have high blood pressure but many are unaware they have it.
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HBF Run for a Reason road closures - Sunday 27 May
Thursday, 17 May 2018
The HBF Run for a Reason is on Sunday and there will be a number of roads closed in the morning including Mounts Bay Rd (from Point Lewis to Hackett Dr) and Hackett Dr (from Mounts Bay Rd to Australia II Dr).
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UWA Athletics celebrates 90 years
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
One of the most successful and prestigious Western Australian athletics clubs, UWA Athletics Club, recently celebrated their 90th year with an anniversary gala.
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Looking after the grounds
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
For over 30 years Chris Marsh has been the curator of the University’s sports grounds where student sports teams and countless elite athletes have plied their trade.
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2018 IQ Awards celebrate new inventions that make the world a better place
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
UWA’s dynamic innovation community joined forces last Thursday at the annual IQ Awards held in the refurbished Nedlands Masonic Hall, known as Innovation Quarter Exchange or IQX, to celebrate four winners and creative inventions to improve our world.
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Student athletes named in National Performance Squad
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Two of Western Australia’s rising starts have been named in Cricket Australia’s upcoming National Performance Squad.
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UWA athletics young guns hit gold in Vanuatu
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
After performing strongly at the national junior competition in March, Australia’s under-18 athletes have again risen to the occasion at the Oceania Melanesian Regional Championships in Port Vila, Vanuatu this week.
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Behind the scenes: May the Fourth be with you social media video
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Our ‘May the Fourth be with you’ social media video was produced entirely in-house by Brand, Marketing and Recruitment.
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Office of Research Enterprise: Access help to navigate funding rules
Monday, 14 May 2018
If you need help with research funding rules and regulations let UWA’s Research Grants and Contracts Office (RGCO) team assist you.
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Latest in innovation showcased at the UWA IQ Awards
Friday, 11 May 2018
An invention to monitor leukemia cells in the blood, methods to develop better medicines with fewer side-effects and an app to help school students develop skills for the future workplace were big winners at this year’s University of Western Australia IQ Awards.
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Living is not as easy as it could be in Perth
Friday, 11 May 2018
A new report measuring Perth’s liveability progress has found that despite improvements, the city is struggling to meet its targets for policy implementation.
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Bottom trawlers chuck 437 million tonnes of fish each year
Friday, 11 May 2018
A new study by The University of Western Australia and the University of British Columbia has found 437 million tonnes of fish worth an estimated $720 billion have been thrown overboard in the past 65 years globally by industrial fisheries using bottom trawls.
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UWA team wins Thales Project Arduino Australian Award 2018
Thursday, 10 May 2018
A UWA student team, ‘Spysea’, existing of students Jess Armstrong, Ray Barker and Geoffrey Channon, has been selected as the Australian winner of the Thales Project Arduino competition.
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UEC Celebrate Their 100th Annual Engineers’ Ball
Thursday, 10 May 2018
The University Engineers Club (UEC) have recently celebrated their 100th Anniversary at their Annual Engineers’ Ball.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 9 May
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Good afternoon. This past week I attended the World University Presidents Symposium and Beijing Forum 2018 in China.
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Iain Grandage to lead Perth Festival
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
One of Western Australia’s most successful cultural exports, Iain Grandage, has been appointed Artistic Director of Perth Festival for 2020-23.
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Strategic Vision 2030 Update - 9 May
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
Since the Strategic Vision 2030 consultation launched, portfolio work streams have been formed and the Vice Chancellor's Strategy 2030 Steering Group convened.
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Vanessa Russ appointed to Art Gallery of WA Board
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
Congratulations to Dr Vanessa Russ for her appointment onto the Art Gallery of WA Board.
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New device could mean end of the jab for people living with diabetes
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are testing the effectiveness of a device in the long-term treatment of the low blood glucose form of diabetes and are in need of community participants for the study.
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From Wyndham, to Parkes and space…
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
SIS Graduate and astronomer, Dr Stacy Mader
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Isabelle Lake Memorial Lecture - 17 May
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
The Isabelle Lake Memorial Lecture is an annual collaboration between the University of Western Australia and the Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia.
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Rural cancer patients hit with major out-of-expenses
Monday, 7 May 2018
Rural Western Australian cancer patients experience significant out-of-pocket expenses during cancer treatment according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Declan Tingay takes bronze in China
Monday, 7 May 2018
Australian race walking has continued to reach the heights set at the Commonwealth Games, picking up medals at the World Race Walking Teams Championships in Taicang, China.
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UWA West Coast dominate Swimmer of the Year nominations
Monday, 7 May 2018
Last weekend (6/05) Swimming WA announced the nominations for the 2018 Westpac Swimmer of the Year Awards.
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Therapy dog a furry friend for UWA law students
Friday, 4 May 2018
The University of Western Australia Law School has a new wellbeing initiative - a furry four legged friend that is providing students with a much-needed break from their studies and proving to be quite a hit with people on campus.
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Professor Helen Milroy recognised with Media Award (Written)
Friday, 4 May 2018
Professor Helen Milroy is one of six Commissioners to receive a Media Award (Written) by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) for her involvement in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Easier access to clinical trials for WA blood cancer patients
Friday, 4 May 2018
A new centre of research excellence for lymphoma will allow a greater number of blood cancer patients in Western Australia to access vital clinical trials for new therapies.
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UWA Researcher Awarded CSIRO Breakout Female Scientist
Friday, 4 May 2018
Dr Mary Webberley, from UWA’s School of Biomedical Sciences, has been recognised for her achievements in science and tireless work on the Noisy Guts Project with the CSIRO Breakout Female Scientist Award, presented at the annual ON-Accelerate Program.
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UWA representation on ERA 2018 Research Evaluation Committees
Friday, 4 May 2018
Nine UWA researchers have been appointed as members of the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Research Evaluation Committees (REC).
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2018 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Thursday, 3 May 2018
A third-year Law student with a passion for the law, arts and environment has been awarded this year’s Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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$1.75 million grant to help tackle disadvantage in Western Australia
Thursday, 3 May 2018
A project addressing entrenched disadvantage in WA in which The University of Western Australia is taking the lead research role has received $1.75 million in funding from Lotterywest.
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Corals control their own chemistry to stay healthy
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) have found that some corals are able to combat the effects of ocean acidification by controlling their own chemistry.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 2 May
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Good afternoon. Yesterday the State Education Minister, the Hon Sue Ellery, other WA Vice-Chancellors and industry partners, joined a roundtable discussion on the importance of education to the State’s future.
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UWA student athletes compete in Australian Ultimate Championships
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Four UWA students travelled to the Gold Coast last week (26-29 April) to compete in the 2018 Australian Ultimate Championships.
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QEII transport and parking options
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
The QEIIMC Trust has undertaken a review of parking permits ahead of the opening of the Perth Children’s Hospital in mid-May.
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David Harrison announcement
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
After nearly six years with the University of Western Australia, David Harrison will be leaving the institution to take on the role of Chief of Staff to the Vice-Chancellor at Murdoch University. David's last day at UWA will be 18 May.
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Awards and achievements - April 2018
Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Awards and Achievements – April 2018 The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Finalists for 2018 IQ Awards announced
Tuesday, 1 May 2018
The annual IQ Awards on 10 May will celebrate UWA staff, researchers and students who are developing creative solutions to real-world problems.
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UWA Sport school holiday programs a sell-out success
Monday, 30 April 2018
UWA Sport aims to provide primary school and high school children early access to the University of Western Australia with fun and engaging multi-sport day camps.
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World-first cannabis trial looks to treat insomnia
Monday, 30 April 2018
In a world-first study, researchers at The University of Western Australia will examine the effect medicinal cannabis has on adults suffering from chronic insomnia.
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Scheduled electricity outage on Friday 4 May - Essential high voltage electrical works on 7, 9 & 15 May
Monday, 30 April 2018
Western Power has informed the University that it has scheduled electrical works at the Crawley campus from 5am to 6pm on Monday 7 May, Wednesday 9 May and Tuesday 15 May. These works are necessary to allow Western Power to complete essential high voltage (HV) upgrades.
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Paddling gold course celebrates 11 years
Monday, 30 April 2018
One of UWA Sport’s most popular Recreate short courses, Paddling Gold, recently celebrated 11 years of activity on the river.
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UWA clash with Curtin in battle of university teams
Monday, 30 April 2018
UWA Hockey men’s and women’s teams have continued their strong starts to the Hockey WA Premier League season, after coming up against Curtin at Perth Hockey Stadium last Friday (27/4).
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On the run
Monday, 30 April 2018
Rodney Glossop has spent his career helping people achieve their health and fitness goals and prides himself on leading by example knowing it can motivate and encourage others.
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The business of honey
Thursday, 26 April 2018
The business of honey will be the focus of an upcoming Hackathon to address challenges facing the honey industry and explore markets for valuable, but largely untapped honey bee products.
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Welcome to the first edition of the Education Quarterly
Thursday, 26 April 2018
I am pleased to share this first issue with you, and I look forward to the opportunities for scholarly discussion that Education Quarterly will present into the future.
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2018 WA Innovator of the Year competition opens today
Thursday, 26 April 2018
The WA Innovator of the Year competition is an initiative of the Western Australian Government's New Industries Fund providing support to innovators and entrepreneurs across our State.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 24 April
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Good afternoon. Yesterday we welcomed the Hon Ken Wyatt Federal Minister for Indigenous Health and Aged Care to campus to announce NHMRC funding of $14 million for dementia research.
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Albany to become global leader in wave energy
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
The Great Southern is one step closer to becoming a global leader in marine renewable energy after the Albany Visitor Centre was announced as the location for the Wave Energy Research Centre.
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UWA rower selected for Australian team
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Rowing Australia has announced the junior and under-23 teams set to compete at their respective World Rowing Championships this year, as well as the Under 21 team set to race in the 2018 Trans-Tasman Regatta against New Zealand.
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Albany to become global leader in wave energy
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
The Great Southern is one step closer to becoming a global leader in marine renewable energy after the Albany Visitor Centre was announced as the location for the Wave Energy Research Centre.
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Staff Appraisals commencing in May
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
The 2018 Staff Appraisal round will commence in May.
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Election for Level A / B representative on Academic Employees Consultative Committee
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Following the call for staff nominations to the Academic Consultative Committee (ACC) through the 11 April edition of UWA Forward, two nominations were received for the Level A / B position – Doctor Laila Abudulai and Doctor Nin Kirkham.
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UWA researchers awarded $2.5 million for dementia prevention
Monday, 23 April 2018
A research team led by Dr Kate Smith at The University of Western Australia has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to reduce the prevalence of dementia in Aboriginal Australians.
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New collaboration to improve treatments for cancer patients
Monday, 23 April 2018
The University of Western Australia has entered a new collaboration with Douglas Pharmaceuticals, building on the work of researchers from UWA and the Telethon Kids Institute, to develop immunotherapy treatments for cancer.
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UWA students tackle Gallipoli Run
Monday, 23 April 2018
Under some tricky wet conditions, the 2018 Gallipoli Run at Kings Park was a poignant reminder of sacrifices made in World War One.
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STOP THE PRESS: CSIRO Female Breakthrough Scientist announced!
Friday, 20 April 2018
Last night, UWA Noisy Guts team member Dr Mary Webberley won the CSIRO Female Breakthrough Scientist Award for her dedication, commitment and leadership throughout the ON-Accelerate program.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 8th May 2018: Peter Kennedy on The Challenge for Governments
Friday, 20 April 2018
Governing has become a hazardous challenge in recent times.
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Easement works update: Fairway Entry 2 re-opened
Friday, 20 April 2018
The easement works occurring on the western side of the Crawley campus have reached their next stage, with Fairway Entry 2 re-opened to vehicle traffic.
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UWA and Corrs launch AI legal collaboration
Thursday, 19 April 2018
A special pro bono collaboration to help prepare law students for the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in the practice of law – while at the same time benefiting the Australian not-for-profit sector – has been announced by Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and The University of Western Australia.
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Modern science shows Roman wheat farming advice was highly accurate
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Plant biologists from The University of Western Australia have made an important discovery about rising temperatures and wheat crops - and subsequently learned that the Romans suspected the effect more than 2000 years ago.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 18 April
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Good afternoon. Perth’s CBD was filled with song on Friday night when around 1000 singers and musicians, many from UWA, gathered to raise awareness of homelessness in Western Australia.
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Leadership camp set to inspire Indigenous students
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
School holidays got off to an educational start when nearly 40 Indigenous Year 12 students from remote areas of Western Australia arrived in Perth to get a taste of university life.
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Combing the human genome for the roots of hair colour
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of an international team of 45 scientists from seven countries that has identified the genes that determine hair colour.
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UWA judoka named Athlete of the Month
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
The Judo Federation of Australia has recognised the efforts of one of the rising judoka in the country by naming the UWA Judo Club’s Rhys Allan “Athlete of the Month”.
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Hitting the hills for the Tour de France
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Steven Floyd will swap his office for the French Alps in July to ride a stage of the Tour de France – a feat most of us could only dream of attempting.
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Earth’s oldest crust exposed in East Pilbara
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Queensland University of Technology have unveiled how the Australian continent formed and evolved long before the evolution of the Earth’s present day tectonic plates.
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Calm ewes reproduce more than nervous ewes
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
A calm temperament in ewes improves ovulation rate and successful pregnancies, according to a study published by The University of Western Australia.
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Aidan Read begins Blancpain GT Series
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Despite being only 19, UWA student athlete Aidan Read already has a season of the Blancpain GT Series Asia to his name.
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Staff discount available on postgraduate studies
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Are you thinking about undertaking postgraduate studies?
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Student athlete kicks first goal of his AFL career
Monday, 16 April 2018
Fremantle’s second ever trip to Canberra was always going to be a tough game, and despite some strong play, they were unable to overcome an in-form Greater Western Sydney Giants side.
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UWA athletes finish Commonwealth Games with medals abound
Monday, 16 April 2018
With the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games now finished, Australia stand firmly atop of the medal table, with an incredible 198 medals, including 80 gold.
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Halting the hackers
Monday, 16 April 2018
Lee Patterson has lived an expat life from the start. Born in the UK, as a child he lived in Canada and New Zealand before his family settled in Perth.
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Top mesothelioma investigator named Cancer Researcher of the Year
Friday, 13 April 2018
An internationally recognised researcher specialising in asbestos-related diseases at The University of Western Australia has today been named Cancer Council Western Australia’s (CCWA) WA Cancer Researcher of the Year.
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UWA Water Polo players take silver in Intercontinental Cup
Friday, 13 April 2018
The FINA Intercontinental Cup came to an end in New Zealand last weekend (8 April) with both the Australian men’s and women’s teams claiming silver behind the USA.
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UWA Sport Wirrpanda trainee meets with Minister
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray recently met with four of the recipients of the Wirrpanda Foundation’s Indigenous Sport and Recreation Traineeship.
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EZONE UWA Student Hub Construction Officially Commences
Thursday, 12 April 2018
With the swing of a sledgehammer, the construction of EZONE UWA Student Hub has officially commenced.
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Report reveals homeless challenges facing Australian cities
Thursday, 12 April 2018
A national report paints a bleak picture of the social and health implications of homelessness in Australian capital cities and the challenges that lie ahead to address these.
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Perth voices unite to end homelessness
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
The streets of Perth will come alive on Friday evening when up to 1000 singers and musicians gather to harness the power of music and raise awareness of homelessness in Western Australia.
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Increasing marine heatwaves threaten our oceans
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
A new international study by The University of Western Australia has found marine heatwaves have increased by more than 50 per cent over the past century with devastating effects on global marine ecosystems.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 11 April
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Good morning. Following the All Staff Forum on 20 March in which I provided information on the development of the Strategic Vision 2030 and the consultation schedule and process, I would like to thank you for the positive response and interest in being involved.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 4 April
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Good afternoon. Tomorrow we celebrate the official ground breaking for EZONE UWA, an exciting development which will revolutionise the way our students learn and engage in research-led teaching and industry engagement.
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Nominations now open for Professional and General Employees Consultative Committee vacancy
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
The Professional and General Employees Agreement 2017 provides for the establishment of the Professional and General Employees Consultative Committee (PGCC).
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Nominations now open for Academic Employees Consultative Committee vacancies
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
The Academic Employees Agreement 2017 provides for the establishment of the Academic Employees Consultative Committee (ACC).
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Alesco/ESS unavailable between 8am-2:30pm Sunday 15 April
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
In order to perform necessary system maintenance, the following services will be unavailable between 8am-2:30pm on Sunday 15 April:
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Engaging season of theatre for children opens at UWA
Monday, 9 April 2018
A new season of theatre designed for children and young people will open at The University of Western Australia and run between Thursday 3 May and Friday 20 July.
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Thales Project Arduino - 2018 Competition Launched
Monday, 9 April 2018
A group of UWA Engineering students have formed teams to take part in the Thales Global Technology competition which was launched on Thursday 22 March by Thales Australia. Students will be submitting their project ideas in the coming weeks.z
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UWA MBA students place third in international competition
Monday, 9 April 2018
UWA MBA students have placed third in an international competition where they had to come up with viable solutions for real-world challenges faced by businesses.
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Business School lecturer presents gig economy research to Australian Senate Inquiry
Monday, 9 April 2018
UWA Business School lecturer Dr Caleb Goods has presented his findings on workers' experience in the food delivery sector to the Australian Senate Inquiry.
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UWA’s inaugural Health Campus Open Day a success
Monday, 9 April 2018
The inaugural UWA Health Campus Open Day was held on Sunday 8 April. More than 1000 potential students, staff and alumni explored the teaching and research facilities and learned about the many health courses on offer.
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Visiting Raine Professor joins MPN Symposium
Monday, 9 April 2018
On Friday 6 April, the Faculty hosted a Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) Symposium in the Seminar Room of the J.
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UWA athletes star on the podium
Monday, 9 April 2018
The action has continued on the Gold Coast as the medal count grows for Australia in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Review of UWA Statutes and Regulations
Monday, 9 April 2018
The University Secretariat is undertaking a project to review and update the University’s current statutes and regulations, required as a result of amendments to the University of Western Australia Act 1911 (WA) by the Western Australian government in 2016.
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For the love of learning
Monday, 9 April 2018
Pat Hallett never imagined she would graduate from university. Growing up in London, Pat left school at the age of 15 with a Certificate in Office Practice and an Advanced Certificate in Ice Skating.
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Two thirds of young children do not do enough physical activity
Friday, 6 April 2018
The largest global study to examine physical activity in children aged between two and five years old has found 66 per cent of children are not getting the nationally recommended three hours of daily physical activity needed for their growth and development.
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Inspired and inspiring graduates: innovation and excellence in teaching
Friday, 6 April 2018
In January 1990, I walked into a large corporate law firm for the first day of my articles of clerkship, the dream of many a young law graduate at that time.
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Flipping the classroom for student experience
Friday, 6 April 2018
Dr Kati Tonkin in the School of Humanities is flipping her classroom this semester, using the adaptive-learning platform Smart Sparrow to create and deliver content for the HIST2202 Civilisation and Barbarism in European Culture unit.
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A system to improve student learning
Friday, 6 April 2018
This semester, the Guild is launching a class representative system to provide high-quality and direct feedback to unit coordinators.
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Professor Helen Milroy presents findings on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse
Friday, 6 April 2018
On Tuesday 13 March the Faculty was privileged to hear from Winthrop Professor Helen Milroy, for the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, on her experience as a Commissioner for the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Aiming for gold at the Commonwealth Games
Friday, 6 April 2018
Kicking off with a creative opening ceremony paying tribute to all things Australia, the 2018 Commonwealth Games are well underway on the Gold Coast.
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EZONE UWA construction marks a new era of engineering and mathematical sciences at UWA
Thursday, 5 April 2018
A new era for engineering students at The University of Western Australia is a step closer with a ground-breaking event to mark the start of construction of EZONE UWA.
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Stunning new species of sea slugs discovered
Thursday, 5 April 2018
A small team of scientists at The University of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum, and the California Academy of Sciences has identified 18 new species of sea slugs, including some only found in WA.
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Calling all future Nobel Prize winners
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Future Nobel Prize winner Mary hopes to one day find a cure for Parkinsons.
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Philosophy and languages a hit with Summer School students
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Over the December and January period, an enthusiastic group of students pondered many existential questions in Dr Nin Kirkham’s popular Summer School unit PHIL1002 Introduction to Critical Thinking.
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Rio Tinto Student Engagement Program off to a good start
Thursday, 5 April 2018
An exciting new student experience program kicked off in March at a barbecue for Rio Tinto representatives and UWA students and staff.
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Creator Space
Thursday, 5 April 2018
The Creator Space is a self-service, automated video- and audio-recording studio.
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Health and Medical Sciences Alumni recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his charity, Fair Game Australia.
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Congratulations to Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Alumni, John van Bockxmeer for being named the 45th Commonwealth Point of Light recipient for his tireless work in establishing Fair Game Australia, an organisation that delivers fitness activities and recycled sports equipment to benefit underprivileged communities in remote areas of Australia.
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Convocation awards now open for PhD students
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Convocation Postgraduate Research Travel Awards - $3000 each to successful applicants
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UWA Albany campus a hotspot for learning
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Did you know that UWA has a campus in Albany that is reflective of the main Perth campus in many aspects?
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Training for supervisors and managers who are appraising staff
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Training for supervisors and managers who are appraising staff will run between April-June 2018. I would encourage all managers to attend a session, especially new managers.
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Training for supervisors and managers who are appraising staff
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Training for supervisors and managers who are appraising staff will run between April-June 2018. I would encourage all managers to attend a session, especially new managers.
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Forrest Hall Short Term Accommodation
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Forrest Hall, located opposite UWA, offers a number of modern, serviced, self-catering apartments, studio rooms and two bedroom apartments with panoramic views of the Swan River, which are now available, but not limited to, visiting scholars and academics for short stay accommodation.
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Dr Mitali Sarkar-Tyson wins Project Leader Award
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Dr Mitali Sarkar-Tyson from the School of Biomedical Sciences has won the Project Leader Award from the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC).
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Kim Beazley appointed new Governor of Western Australia
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Former Deputy Prime Minister Kim Beazley will become Western Australia’s 33rd Governor.
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Convocation of UWA 2018 Elections
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Following the legislative changes to the UWA Act approved by State Parliament last year, the number of UWA Senate members elected by Convocation has been reduced from four to two positions.
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UWA archivist wins Convocation Medal at UWA Convocation Autumn Ordinary Meeting for 2018
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
The University of Western Australia’s archivist has been honoured for her years of dedicated service preserving and promoting UWA’s history by being awarded the Convocation Medal, an award to a member of Convocation who has made a significant and sustained contribution to Convocation, the University and the community.
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Awards and achievements - March 2018
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Coral reefs protect coasts from severe storms
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Coral reefs can naturally protect coasts from tropical cyclones by reducing the impact of large waves before they reach the shore, according to scientists.
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Join us in raising awareness to end homelessness - Friday 13 April
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Staff and students from our Conservatorium of Music have been working alongside community choirs and musicians as they rehearse for a once-in-a-lifetime community event to raise awareness of homelessness in Western Australia.
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A new Perth landmark to attract the world's brightest minds
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Perth’s river landscape has an exciting new addition, designed to attract the brightest minds to Western Australia from around the world, with the opening today of Forrest Hall at The University of Western Australia.
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New 3D Print Lab at Reid Library
Thursday, 29 March 2018
The University Library's new 3D Print Lab offers staff and students a place to learn, design and experiment with the exciting possibilities of object printing in an open and supportive environment.
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Register for New Colombo Plan Mobility Program Application Workshop and/or the Information Session on options through Consortiums
Thursday, 29 March 2018
UWA is running an application workshop and an information session on the NCP Mobility Program on April 10, please see details of both events following:
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Convocation of UWA 2018 Elections
Thursday, 29 March 2018
A successful and well attended Autumn Ordinary Meeting of Convocation was held at the University Club on 23 March 2018.
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Research and teaching go hand-in-hand
Thursday, 29 March 2018
For the past ten years Siobhan Hickling has been teaching at the School of Population and Global Health and loved every moment of it.
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Leading EMS Researcher and Engineering Graduates receive 40under40 Awards
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
On Wednesday 7 March, the 17th 40under40 Awards night was held at Crown Towers Ballroom, celebrating and recognising Western Australia’s 40 leading business entrepreneurs under the age of 40.
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EZONE update: Construction about to commence; parking and access changes
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
The EZONE UWA Student Hub is moving into the next phase of work with construction about to begin on the main building.
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Karratha Podiatry Rural Placement
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
In February 2018, as final year University of Western Australia Doctor of Podiatric Medicine post-graduate students, three of us undertook a two-week non-traditional rural placement with the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) in Karratha, Western Australia.
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GSK Launches Discovery Fast Track
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
GSK has launched its Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge, a program designed to accelerate the translation of early-stage research into game-changing new medicines.
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Vaccine study for pregnant women
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
The Telethon Kids Institute is seeking healthy pregnant women with an expected delivery date from 03 April to 30 June 2018 who are delivering at SJOG Subiaco, Mt Lawley, Murdoch and KEMH hospitals to participate in an international vaccine trial.
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Fresh Science Competition 2018 nominations now open to early-career researchers
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Are you an early career researcher and want the world to know about your discoveries?
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Sabbatical applications to open on 1 April
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Applications for academic staff to undertake a sabbatical in 2019 will be open between 1 - 30 April 2018.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2018 Newsletter
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2018
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UWA athletes join Australian U-20 team
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Two UWA-linked athletes have joined the 57-strong Australian track and field team for the upcoming IAAF World Under 20 Championships.
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Premier’s Science Awards 2018 – Applications Open
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of the Western Australian Science community. Award recipients exemplify the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in our state.
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Staff appraisal training and Q&A sessions available from April
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
The UWA Staff Appraisal process is planned to commence in May 2018.
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Health Campus Open Day – a first for UWA
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
For the first time, our Health Campus will play host when it opens its doors to the community on Sunday 8 April from 10am - 2pm.
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Banfield makes AFL premiership debut
Monday, 26 March 2018
Fremantle rookie and UWA student athlete Bailey Banfield made his AFL premiership debut over the weekend, coming up against Port Adelaide in a 50 point loss.
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For the love of school and storytelling
Monday, 26 March 2018
Being one of the welcoming faces for incoming and current students at the School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) is just one of the things Sabrina Swift enjoys about her job.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 10th April 2018: Hermann Goering and the Bunbury Solicitor
Monday, 26 March 2018
Hermann Goering and the Bunbury Solicitor: A Ding Dong DogfightAdolph Hitler and Hermann Goering were one of the most evil combinations of the 20th century but they very nearly didn’t make it as a pair.
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UWA unlucky to fall in Grand Final
Monday, 26 March 2018
The UWA Cricket Club were unlucky to fall in the in the 2017/18 WACA Premier Cricket 1st Grade Final, with local rivals Claremont-Nedlands winning by five wickets.
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Swallows and Amazons: Ransome Collection on display in the Reid Library
Friday, 23 March 2018
Author of the beloved children’s series, Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome was a colourful figure in the literary world and beyond.
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UWA pair claim medals at Sydney International Regatta
Friday, 23 March 2018
The UWA Boat Club is making a national name for itself, after two of its rowers claimed medals at the 2018 Sydney International Regatta this week.
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How to win a Nobel Prize
Thursday, 22 March 2018
A chance encounter between a Nobel Laureate and a precocious nine-year-old girl has led to a new work of creative nonfiction designed to inspire young scientists to win their own Nobel Prize.
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UWA's Health Campus opens its doors to the community
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Future students and their families are invited to The University of Western Australia’s Health Campus (off Monash Avenue in Nedlands) for its inaugural community Open Day on Sunday 8 April between 10am and 2pm.
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PROSH hits the streets
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Hundreds of costume-clad UWA students took to the streets of Perth to raise money for local charities as part of PROSH.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 21 March
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Good afternoon. Thank you to those who attended the all staff forum on Tuesday; it was particularly enjoyable to share with you the exciting process to develop UWA’s Strategic Vision 2030 and to talk with you over afternoon tea.
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Revised policy framework approved by the Executive
Thursday, 22 March 2018
The Policy Team was established within Strategy, Planning and Performance last year to ensure policy development and management is rigorous, standardised and integrated. The team has revised the Policy Framework to enable this, and this has been recently endorsed by the Executive.
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University Archives has relocated
Thursday, 22 March 2018
The University Archives manages University records of permanent and ongoing value and represents an important part of the history and corporate memory of the University.
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UWA’s new Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 22 March 2018
While the position of Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor represents a new challenge for Professor Simon Biggs, there’s something very familiar with the environment he’s just joined.
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Vitamin D deficiency can put children at risk of autism-like behaviour
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute have found vitamin D plays an important role in the brain development of children.
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New battery recycling tubes
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Battery recycling tubes are now available across 25 locations on the Crawley, Nedlands and QEII campuses.
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UWA Cricket Club make historic Grand Final
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
The UWA Cricket Club have broken a 43 year Grand Final drought to face arch-rivals Claremont-Nedlands in the 2017/18 WACA Premier Cricket 1st Grade Final.
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2019 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program – come to a Lunch and Learn to hear why you should apply
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Applications for the 2019 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program have opened.
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Special discount offer for staff for Banchieri’s Festino
Monday, 19 March 2018
The Conservatorium of Music is offering a special two for one ticket price for UWA staff for the upcoming madrigal comedy performance of Festino by Adriano Banchieri*.
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Leaders acknowledged with honorary doctorates at UWA
Monday, 19 March 2018
The achievements of highly respected Perth businessman and property developer Adrian Fini and internationally renowned music conductor Simone Young were celebrated when they were presented with honorary doctorates at The University of Western Australia.
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Frozen embryos more successful for conceiving during IVF
Monday, 19 March 2018
A new study carried out by a research team at The University of Western Australia and Fertility Specialists of Western Australia has found that women undergoing IVF who have had embryos fail to implant have more success using frozen ones than fresh ones.
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Love House refurbishment
Monday, 19 March 2018
From Monday 19 March until Friday 30 March, The University of Western Australia will be undertaking refurbishment works at Love House (corner of Cooper Street and Broadway).
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Aidan Read lives motorhead’s dream
Monday, 19 March 2018
UWA student athlete Aidan Read has continued to add to his 2018 racing programme, this time racing for Vattana Motorsport in the Thailand Super Series event in Sepang Malaysia beginning 29 March 2018.
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Tree pruning in Whelan Court
Friday, 16 March 2018
Between 7am and 3pm on Tuesday 20 March,Campus Management will conduct tree pruning in Whelan Court (between the Sunken Garden and Admin South).
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Ground breaks for new Indigenous housing
Thursday, 15 March 2018
An official ground breaking ceremony has signalled a new chapter in the history of St Catherine’s College as work gets underway on new custom-designed accommodation for Indigenous students.
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Erasing a bit of chemistry from history
Thursday, 15 March 2018
A new study by a research team at The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University has found that an ion considered an essential part of chemistry calculations does not exist.
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Rare genetic variations found in multiplex schizophrenia families
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Scientists at the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease at UWA and Curtin and the UWA Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry have used whole genome sequencing to detect rare genome variations in families with schizophrenia.
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Goodbye Charlie's!
Thursday, 15 March 2018
A sincere thank you to Dr Dev Segarajasingam, Dr Hooi Ee and all of the administrative staff, nurses and doctors at the Department of Gastroenterology (G75) at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
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UWA players rewarded with national call-up
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Water Polo Australia has announced the squad for the Australia versus USA international test match series and following training camp to take place at the end of March.
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Astronomers discover galaxies spin like clockwork
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Astronomers have discovered that all galaxies rotate once every billion years, no matter how big they are.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 14 March
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Good morning. Yesterday I was delighted to co-host the inaugural ‘Science Meets Parliament’ event with the Minister for Science, the Hon Dave Kelly MLA.
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Experts discuss constitutional recognition of First Nations in Australia
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Some of Australia’s leading Indigenous and constitutional law experts will meet at Western Australia’s Supreme Court to discuss the implications of the Referendum Council’s proposals for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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UWA Athletics para-athlete joins high performance program
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
UWA Athletics Club para-athlete Jackson Hamilton has joined the Australian Par-athletics Junior High Performance Program for 2018, after a stand-out year that has seen him progress into one of the most promising athletes in Australia.
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Student newsletter launched
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
A new monthly student newsletter, 360 degrees, was launched last week with the aim of improving the student experience by transforming our approach to communicating with students via email.
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Forrest Hall short-term accommodation
Monday, 12 March 2018
Forrest Hall has opened its doors to scholars from around the world. The state-of-the-art accommodation also offers modern self-catering studio and two-bedroom apartments which are available to visiting scholars and academics on short stays.
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UWA researchers investigate performance supplements
Friday, 9 March 2018
Elite athlete development requires conditioning, experience, training, and nutrition programs in order to give the athlete a strong foundation.
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Prominent cancer surgeon inducted into WA Women's Hall of Fame
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Internationally renowned breast cancer surgeon Professor Christobel Saunders from The University of Western Australia is one of 14 women who have been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame today.
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UWA business leaders recognised in the 2018 40under40 Awards
Thursday, 8 March 2018
A leading researcher from The University of Western Australia has taken out a top award at the 40under40 Awards, announced last night. Dr Tristan Clemons, who is working on therapeutics to help treat cancer, received the People’s Choice Award.
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Promising Biocontrol for Sclerotinia Rot
Thursday, 8 March 2018
The potential for devastating crop diseases to be controlled biologically is one step closer after a discovery by researchers from The University of Western Australia and Huazhong Agricultural University in China.
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Public lecture to examine the future of university campuses
Thursday, 8 March 2018
As UWA considers how to approach future campus planning, a public lecture - University planning and architecture: The search for perfection - will explore the prestigious sphere of university campus design.
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Tree maintenance outside the Business School
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Between 7.30am and 10.00am on Saturday 10 March, Campus Management will undertake tree pruning along the front path on the northern side of the Business School.
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Tristan Clemons honoured at 40under40 Awards
Thursday, 8 March 2018
Kookaburra’s goalkeeper and UWA researcher Tristan Clemons was honoured at the esteemed 40Under40 Awards last night (7 March).
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International Women's Day: Heidi Gan
Thursday, 8 March 2018
International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, is a globally recognised celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.
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International Women's Day: Georgia Wilson
Wednesday, 7 March 2018
International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, is a globally recognised celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.
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Going for gold at the Commonwealth Games
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Four UWA-linked swimmers and two pole vaulters will vie for gold at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast next month.
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Awards and achievements - February 2018
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Student athlete impresses against West Coast
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
New student athlete Bailey Banfield has plenty to be happy about after putting forward a strong display for Fremantle at Lathlain Park. The rookie midfielder is enjoying an excellent preseason, following on from two goals against Adelaide in the JLT Cup.
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Welcome to UWA's new SDVC Professor Simon Biggs
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
We are pleased to welcome the University’s new Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Biggs who began this week.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 28 February
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Good afternoon. I spoke about the Be Inspired campaign at December’s all staff forum and informed staff that we would begin recruitment early this year for a number of positions.
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Travelling overseas? Share the UWA story with alumni around the world
Monday, 5 March 2018
UWA academic staff travel far and wide attending conferences and industry meetings.
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UWA athletes Gold Coast bound
Monday, 5 March 2018
The 2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials saw four UWA-linked athletes join the Australian swim team for the Commonwealth Games.
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UWA Graduate awarded Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to Stanford University
Monday, 5 March 2018
UWA Electrical Engineering and Mathematics graduate, Brooke Krajancich, has been awarded an inaugural Knight-Hennessy scholarship to Stanford University.
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Farmers markets fuel local economy
Monday, 5 March 2018
Every Saturday morning the Albany Farmers Market is a hive of activity as locals and visitors make a bee-line to purchase fresh produce from the region.
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Professor Matthew Fox from Boston University visits Perth
Monday, 5 March 2018
Professor Matthew Fox from Boston University’s Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health is currently visiting UWA from February 26 to March 9.
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Come cheer on our graduands - March graduations
Monday, 5 March 2018
Staff are invited to share in the graduation celebrations by showing their support as our graduands proceed through campus, starting at Great Court South and making their way to Winthrop Hall.
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Proteins date back to the time of sabre toothed cats
Friday, 2 March 2018
Plant scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered a completely new family of small proteins called PLPs (PawL Peptides) that form by piggybacking on other proteins.
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Tree maintenance outside Zoology
Friday, 2 March 2018
Between 7.30am and 1.00pm on Saturday 3 March,Campus Management will undertake works on a large Marri tree at the front of Zoology (Building 420). The tree is located near Car Park 9.
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Urban sketching to understand work design
Friday, 2 March 2018
The Centre for Transformative Work Design, part of UWA's Business School, is currently working with Lynne Chapman, a talented illustrator and urban sketcher from Sheffield in the UK, over a two-month residency.
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Wine sales to assist archaeology research in WA
Friday, 2 March 2018
A WA winery will provide a $1000 research grant and additional funding based on the sale of their specialist Batavia red wine for archaeology honours students at UWA.
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Researcher profile: Professor Cristina Gibson
Friday, 2 March 2018
Professor Cristina B. Gibson is Woodside Endowed Chair in Leadership and Management at UWA's Business School. Her expertise is at the nexus of organizational science, international management, and cross-cultural psychology.
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Charmaine Papertalk Green and John Kinsella book launch
Friday, 2 March 2018
Charmaine Papertalk Green, a local poet, writer, visual artist, and WACRH Research Associate and John Kinsella launched their book of poems False Claims of Colonial Thieve at the Perth Festival Writers Week last week which is published through Magabala Books.
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Jessica Kretzmann chosen to present breast cancer research to past Nobel Prize winners
Friday, 2 March 2018
Jessica Kretzmann will soon be presenting her gene therapies for breast cancer research in front of 43 Nobel Prize winners in Germany.
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Nurturing industry collaboration
Friday, 2 March 2018
Mark Stickells, Director of Business Development and Head of the Innovation and Industry Engagement (IIE) team, is the first of his family to graduate from university and this has led to a rewarding career at UWA spanning almost 25 years.
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VCV - 21 February 2018
Thursday, 1 March 2018
Good afternoon. I spoke about the Be Inspiredcampaign at December’s all staff forum and informed staff that we would begin recruitment early this year for a number of positions.
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VCV - 21 February 2018
Thursday, 1 March 2018
Good afternoon. I spoke about the Be Inspiredcampaign at December’s all staff forum and informed staff that we would begin recruitment early this year for a number of positions.
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UWA Watersports Complex available to hire for conferences, seminars and other events
Thursday, 1 March 2018
The Watersports Complex, with 180 degree views across the stunning Swan River and Matilda Bay Reserve, is the perfect venue for conferences, seminars and networking events, or private celebrations such weddings or special birthdays.
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UWA Sport O-Week wrap up
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Last week, UWA welcomed a new generation of students to the Perth Campus. O-Week familiarises students with the University and allows them to embrace and interact with campus culture.
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Student athletes ready to face Commonwealth Games trials
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Several UWA student athletes and UWA West Coast swimmers will challenge for a place in the Australian Commonwealth Games this week (28/2) as they square off in the 2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials on the Gold Coast.
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Marine animals explore the ocean in similar ways
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
A first-of-its-kind study has mapped the global movements of a range of marine animals around the world, including whales, sharks, sea birds and polar bears, to understand how they travel the ocean.
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Appointment of Director – Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA)
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Dear Colleagues
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2018 Newsletter
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2018 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2018
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2017 Newsletter
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-december-2017
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Research finds midwives support childhood vaccination
Monday, 26 February 2018
New research led by a scholar from The University of Western Australia has found that the majority of midwives support vaccinations for babies and children.
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Graduate Gan first solo woman to finish 2018 Rottnest Channel
Monday, 26 February 2018
The Rottnest Channel Swim is one of the most iconic open water events, taking swimmers from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island in 19.7km.
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Leading the way in education
Friday, 23 February 2018
The newly-appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education), Professor Peter J.
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Dust dilemma settles on upcoming moon missions
Friday, 23 February 2018
The world’s foremost authority on lunar dust is suggesting the powder like substance, which is finer than talcum powder and more abrasive than sandpaper, remains a major risk-management problem hampering upcoming space expeditions.
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Shark bite-off rates revealed at Ningaloo
Thursday, 22 February 2018
In a world first, researchers at The University of Western Australia have quantified the number of shark bite-offs of recreationally caught fish in the Ningaloo region.
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WA's brightest awarded UWA Fogarty Scholarships
Thursday, 22 February 2018
Ten of the State’s highest-achieving students have accepted UWA Fogarty Scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Researchers and innovators nominate for the IQ Awards 2018 from now until 30 March
Thursday, 22 February 2018
If you’re a champion of innovation and enterprise at UWA, nominate yourself – or someone you know - for the IQ Awards 2018. Winners will receive a $2500 grant to support their project.
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VCV - 21 February 2018
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Good morning. The development of Forrest Hall is near completion and I’m pleased to share we will soon open this state-of-the-art facility.
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Researchers engineer a winning strategy for the Rottnest Swim
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Training regularly and vigorously in the lead up to the Rottnest Channel Swim (this Saturday 24 February) may sound like the main key to success, but a group of researchers from The University of Western Australia has a strategy it says will maximise performance on the day.
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Parking during O-Day, Semester 1 and Labour Day
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Parking changes will occur on the following dates:
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UWA Cricket Club all-rounder fires with bat and ball
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
19 year old all-rounder Sean Stuart has had a successful turn with both bat and ball in recent games, having just joined the centurions club.
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UWA's future leaders awarded Westpac scholarships
Monday, 19 February 2018
Two West Australian researchers are among 17 young Australians to be awarded a Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship to undertake postgraduate study at one of Australia’s top universities.
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Keeping up with the pace of learning
Monday, 19 February 2018
Dr Dino Spagnoli's interest in chemistry started with a childhood fascination with crystals; however, it was only when he reached university that his real passion for all things molecular started to take hold.
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Acting Dean of Coursework Studies
Monday, 19 February 2018
Colleagues
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New centre to explore human values and their impact on society
Monday, 19 February 2018
A new centre to promote the understanding and appreciation of human and cultural values and their impact on important societal issues will be launched at The University of Western Australia next week.
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EMS Microelectronics Research Group Demonstrates Operational IR Imaging Arrays
Monday, 19 February 2018
Recently, a team of researchers from UWA demonstrated fully operational prototypes of 320x256 infrared (IR) imaging arrays with a 30μm pitch.
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UWA Athletics Club pole vaulter Nina Kennedy seals Comm Games spot
Monday, 19 February 2018
UWA Athletics Club pole vaulter Nina Kennedy is heading to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast after winning the women’s pole vault title at the Australian championships.
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Lupins and anti-inflammatory properties
Friday, 16 February 2018
A global team including researchers from Spain, CSIRO and The University of Western Australia have shown that narrow-leafed lupins can provide alternative therapies for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory-related diseases.
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Milky Way ties with neighbour in galactic arms race
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Astronomers have discovered that our nearest big neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, is roughly the same size as the Milky Way.
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Top five sporty things to do this O-Week
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Welcome to UWA! Start your university adventure the right way, and dive straight in to the unique opportunities available to you this O-Week. Hit the water, test your accuracy with soccer darts, spin the wheel to win great prizes, and much more!
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Call for nominations to the Academic Board
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 14 February 2018
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
Good afternoon. Next week our new students will be on campus to join in the festivities of O-Week.
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Iain Watt announcement
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
We are pleased to congratulate Iain Watt who has recently been appointed to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International at the University of Technology, Sydney.
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Collaboration the key to effective campus management
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Trevor Humphreys, UWA’s new Director of Campus Management, has spent more than three decades in the higher education sector.
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Capturing UWA’s Work Integrated Learning activity
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
The Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) team are currently undertaking a project to capture data about UWA’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activity for reporting to Universities Australia.
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Air conditioning supply load shedding
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Due to a combination of seasonal temperatures, high humidity and more people on campus, from Monday 19 February until the end of March, there is an increased possibility that air conditioning supply load shedding will be required as demand for chilled water reaches extremely high levels.
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Aidan Read shifts to Porsche
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
UWA student athlete Aidan Read has made the switch from Lamborghini to Porsche, having made his debut GT3 season last year in a Lamborghini Huracan.
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Comic contracts and other ways to make the law understandable
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
This article by Camilla Andersen was originally published on The Conversation.
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Disruptions to Car Park 33
Monday, 12 February 2018
On Tuesday 13 February between 10am and 1pm, works will take place to lay asphalt over a section of road adjacent to Car Park 33.
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Staff parking permits for 2018
Monday, 12 February 2018
If you have applied for and received a UWA parking permit, please ensure the permit is affixed to the left-hand side of your vehicle windscreen before Friday 23 February to avoid being issued an infringement.
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UWA student athlete makes debut impact
Monday, 12 February 2018
UWA student athlete Alex Bevilaqua began his First Class career with a bang, staring down New South Wales in a Shield win at the WACA.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 7 February 2018
Monday, 12 February 2018
Good morning. Last week the Executive committed two days to the planning processes for the University’s 2030 Vision.
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Grounds maintenance – Gillett Promenade
Friday, 9 February 2018
On Tuesday 13 February and Wednesday 14 February, Campus Management will undertake tree maintenance along Gillett Promenade. The works will take place along the entire length of Gillett Promenade and include the removal of fallen branches from the Great Court.
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Awards and achievements - December 2017 - January 2018
Thursday, 8 February 2018
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Magpies are no bird brains
Thursday, 8 February 2018
A study by The University of Western Australia and the University of Exeter in England have tested the cognitive abilities of magpies and found their learning ability and memory is significantly advanced.
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UWA athlete Alex Milligan profile
Thursday, 8 February 2018
UWA student athlete and swimming rising star Alex Milligan caught up with WAIS to give them an insight into his sporting journey so far.
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Study finds inaccuracies in global reporting of fish catches
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia and The University of British Columbia has found inaccuracies in the data collected globally on fish catches.
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Disruption to Car Park 43 and excavation works near James Oval
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Approximately five bays in Car Park 43 will be closed from 12 February until 16 February, and again from 26 February until 2 March.
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WA tops states for alcohol-related emergency admissions
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Western Australia has the highest alcohol-related presentations to the emergency department of any state, according to new research by The University of Western Australia.
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Furniture, waste and e-waste collection: 12-23 February
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
The University's FREE campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection to remove all unwanted, old or damaged items is available from Monday 12 February to Friday 23 February 2018.
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Finding inspiration in arts and films
Monday, 5 February 2018
There aren’t many staff members at UWA who can claim their university connection goes as far back as campus kindy.
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Free education: What does it mean for teacher preparation in Ireland and potentially, Australia?
Monday, 5 February 2018
Professor Tom O’Donoghue from UWA’s Graduate school of Education has launched a new publication on teacher preparation in Ireland, in response to the introduction of free second-level schooling 50 years ago.
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Orientation Semester 1 - academic involvement
Monday, 5 February 2018
Orientation for our incoming Semester 1 students is being held from 19 to 23 February.
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UWA’s 2018 ConocoPhillips Science Experience
Monday, 5 February 2018
This year’s Science Experience was held in January and was a huge success. The event saw 100 high school students from around the state come together to explore science at UWA.
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Dr Rowland Anderson Direct Pathway to Medicine Memorial Scholarship
Monday, 5 February 2018
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is pleased to announce its newest scholarship – the Dr Rowland Anderson Direct Pathway to Medicine Memorial Scholarship.
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Mark Cassidy announcement
Monday, 5 February 2018
We are pleased to congratulate Professor Mark Cassidy following his appointment as Dean of the Melbourne School of Engineering.
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EMS Campus Services Manager in Sofia with the Australian National U/20 Team
Friday, 2 February 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences’ (EMS) Campus Services Manager, Paul McCann recently visited the Winter Palace of Sport, in Sofia, Bulgaria this month.
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FameLab - attention early-career researchers!
Friday, 2 February 2018
The British Council is looking for passionate STEM researchers with a flair for public engagement to compete in the 2018 round of its international science communication competition, FameLab.
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UWA welcomes 15th Chancellor
Friday, 2 February 2018
The Honourable Robert French AC has been formally installed as the 15th Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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Promoting your research – media awareness course
Friday, 2 February 2018
Promoting your research to the media has many benefits, and the UWA Media Office is offering a one-hour session designed to give you a better understanding of how to go about it.
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Closure of ring road connecting Car Park 20 and Car Park 22
Friday, 2 February 2018
The ring road joining Car Park 20 and Car Park 22 will be closed on Saturday 3 February between 7.30am and approximately 11.00am.
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Orientation Day for MD and DMD international students
Friday, 2 February 2018
On Friday 19 January, the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine international students were welcomed onto the UWA campus for a fun filled orientation day. The aim of the day was to enable the students to get to know one another in a casual and friendly environment.
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Lotterywest grant enables further development of mental health resource
Friday, 2 February 2018
On 5 December 2017 the My Medicines and Me (M3Q) Tool, the PhD project of UWA staff member Dr Deena Ashoorian, was officially launched by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health the Hon. Mr Roger Cook MLA.
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Medical Research Future Fund grants announced
Friday, 2 February 2018
Dr Thomas Snelling
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Population Health student wins New Colombo Plan Scholarship
Friday, 2 February 2018
Congratulations to Population Health student Zoe Fitzgerald who has won a coveted New Colombo Plan Scholarship and was chosen as the Fellow for Hong Kong.
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Scientists reveal double life of sunflower enzyme
Thursday, 1 February 2018
Scientists have explained how a protein-cutting enzyme can join the ends of proteins together, creating protein circles; a finding with immediate applications in producing therapeutic drug treatments that is published in a study in the open access journal eLife.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 13th March 2018: Josephine Wilson discusses her award-winning book Extinctions
Thursday, 1 February 2018
The Friends of the UWA Library are delighted to begin the 2018 series of talks with award-winning author, Josephine Wilson.
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Paving replacement near Winthrop Hall
Thursday, 1 February 2018
From Monday 5 February until approximately Tuesday 13 February, Campus Management will be replacing concrete panels along Saw Promenade. The affected area will stretch from the underpass near Hackett Hall, through to the Moreton Bay Fig tree (near Winthrop Hall).
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UWA researchers investigate elite athlete tests
Thursday, 1 February 2018
In the world of elite sport, cognitive performance is considered as important as physical performance. With challenges such as sleep loss and travel impacting elite athletes, cognitive performance can often be negatively affected.
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UWA Torpedoes ready for Australian league challenge
Thursday, 1 February 2018
The UWA Torpedoes will begin their 2018 season with a Western Derby against Fremantle this weekend (3/2). The match up at Bicton Pool kicks off the new-look Australian Water Polo League (AWL), after Water Polo Australia gave the national competition as revamp.
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Grounds maintenance - Saw Promenade (southern end)
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
On Tuesday 6 February and Wednesday 7 February, Campus Management will undertake urgent tree maintenance along Saw Promenade. The affected area will run from Social Sciences through to the Human Movement building.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 31 January 2018
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Good morning. Enhancing our international reputation is an ongoing priority for the University and I was pleased to visit India and Singapore last week, two countries we share a strong relationship with.
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Planned IT maintenance this weekend
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
This weekend electrical works are being carried out which may affect UWA’s phone and network infrastructure.
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Pedestrian and parking disruptions in the west side of the Crawley campus
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
From the beginning of the year until mid-May, Campus Management is undertaking a series of works in the area bordered by Fairway, the Electrical and Electronic Engineering building, Building 224, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC), and James Oval.
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A guide to new bins on campus
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
As you would have read in last week’s UWA Forward, from next week, staff will notice changes to the bins in their office areas and common areas.
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Researchers secure New Columbo Plan Mobility Program funding
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Researchers in the University of Western Australia's Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (FABLE) have successfully secured funding from the New Columbo Plan Mobility Program to enable students to study in the Indo-Pacific region during 2018.
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UWA Kids Holiday Program a running success
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
The UWA Sport Kids Holiday Programs are fun and exciting multi-sport day camps for children aged 4–12 that are run by an experienced team of enthusiastic and friendly leaders.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 24 January 2018
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Good morning. This time of year brings great opportunity to enjoy Summer on and around our beautiful campus including the Lotterywest Film season at Somerville; Recreate courses which run from January to March; the iconic Perth Festival opening on 9 February and Writers Week, a wonderful celebration of storytelling, beginning on 19 February.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 18 January 2018
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Good afternoon. Welcome to a special edition of UWA Forward, the first for 2018, I hope you all had a relaxing break. As we build on last year’s achievements, 2018 promises to be another dynamic and productive year.
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Come and meet our Schools Engagement Team and hear how they promote UWA
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Our Schools Engagement Team represents the University on and off-campus at various recruitment events aimed at secondary school students. The team are often the first UWA staff representatives that future students meet in person.
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UWA congratulates recipients of Australia Day Honours
Monday, 29 January 2018
Olympic gold medallist Rechelle Hawkes was among 15 graduates and two staff members of The University of Western Australia recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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From punk rock to ‘rocking’ engagement
Monday, 29 January 2018
Growing up in Kojonup as a ‘farm boy’, little did Jayden Worts, Alumni Relations Officer, know that he’d end up doing ‘virtual engagement’ with alumni worldwide.
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The report related to the research-led teaching project is now open for feedback
Monday, 29 January 2018
In early 2017, the Vice-Chancellor set out the priorities for the University.
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UWA researcher awarded Medical Research Future Fund grant
Monday, 29 January 2018
Congratulations to Thomas Snelling, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Telethon Kids Institute for being awarded a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant of $3.545 million last week to further his research into cystic fibrosis.
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Access your staff discounts for the upcoming Perth Festival
Thursday, 25 January 2018
The Perth Festival invites you to celebrate a world-class program and to leap in and experience art in a different light.
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Students awarded prestigious Forrest Scholarships
Thursday, 25 January 2018
Six students will fly in from around the world to accept prestigious 2018 Forrest Scholarships at The University of Western Australia, Curtin University and Edith Cowan University, made possible by the generosity of the Forrest Research Foundation.
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Research finds Vitamin D is important for respiratory health
Thursday, 25 January 2018
A new study carried out by The University of Western Australia, the Busselton Health Study and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has found Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to poor respiratory functioning and health in middle-aged adults.
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UWA researchers invited to attend Q&A sessions with ARC Assessors - 5 & 9 February
Thursday, 25 January 2018
Do you have questions about your application for a 2019 ARC Discovery Project or DECRA?
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Researchers discover new way to monitor leukaemia
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have invented a new, highly sensitive way of monitoring leukaemia cells in the blood. The research, published in the journal METHODS, describes the new technique that can detect genetic changes inside the leukaemia cell.
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Agar back in Australian side
Wednesday, 24 January 2018
UWA Cricket Club all-rounder Ashton Agar is back in the Australian side, after being called up for the T20 tri-series against England and New Zealand this February.
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New bins to be rolled out across campus
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
This week 850 new bins will be rolled out across campus to streamline waste management practices and increase the University’s recycling rate.
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Four ways to kick-start your new year
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
New Year, new you! We often find that a new year is the perfect time to get fit and healthy, but it can be hard to find a clear path that keeps you balanced and enjoying exercise. Here are four tips to make sure 2018 is the year you get fit and stay fit!
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 18 January 2018
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Good afternoon. Welcome to a special edition of UWA Forward, the first for 2018, I hope you all had a relaxing break. As we build on last year’s achievements, 2018 promises to be another dynamic and productive year.
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UWA Mediation Clinic now open
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
The UWA Mediation Clinic is now open.
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UWA-West Coast take charge in State Swimming Championships
Monday, 22 January 2018
The Hancock Prospecting Western Australian Swimming Championships took place over the weekend (19-21 January), with swimmers from 26 clubs competing across 40 events.
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Upholding the moral right to access food
Monday, 22 January 2018
Originally from Germany, Philipp Bayer has called Perth home for two years, and will soon be one of Forrest Hall’s first occupants.
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Appointment of Director – Western Australian Health Translation Network
Monday, 22 January 2018
Dear Colleagues
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Program announced for Perth Festival Writers Week
Friday, 19 January 2018
Dine with Miles Franklin Prize winners, visit notorious Perth crime scenes, learn how to ‘read’ a dress, enjoy the narrative power of VR technology or take a ride with the kids in a storytelling Kombi van.
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Australia Day : it's complicated
Friday, 19 January 2018
Coinciding with the fireworks and backyard barbeques, a national debate often rages over the history and meaning of Australia Day.
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Temporary closure of Fairway Entry 3
Friday, 19 January 2018
From Monday 22 January until Sunday 4 February, Fairway Entry 3 will be closed to traffic. Access to Carpark 15 (south of Fairway Entry 3) will be available via a temporary access path next to the IOMRC building (the security bollards will be dropped for this).
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Grounds maintenance - Saw Promenade
Friday, 19 January 2018
Between Tuesday 23 January and Thursday 25 January, Campus Management will undertake urgent tree maintenance along Saw Promenade. The affected area will run from Winthrop Hall through to the western side of Student Central.
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Georgia Wilson has Gold Coast 2018 dreams crushed by knee injury
Friday, 19 January 2018
A rising star in Australian hockey and one of UWA’s highest performing student athletes, Georgia Wilson, has been ruled out of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games with a knee injury.
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The rise of turfs - flattening of global kelp forests
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Research published today into the state of kelp forests around the world shows they are being degraded into flat seascapes carpeted by short, unwanted turf-algae – and the Western Australian coastline is one of the worst-affected areas.
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UWA student athlete named 2018 race walking champion
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Racewalker and UWA student athlete Declan Tingay was named Australia’s 10,000m race walking champion for 2018 in Canberra last weekend (14/01).
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UWA student wins Concrete Institute Rising Stars Award 2017
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Final year Civil Engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Maryam Khan, has won the 2017 Concrete Institute Rising Stars Award with her project titled “Experimental Investigation of Self-Compacting Rubberized Concrete Exposed to Fire”.
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Shark declines can lead to fish with smaller eyes and tails
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered evidence of body shape changes in fish due to shark population declines from overfishing.
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Finding the answers to burning questions
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
It’s still sinking in for PhD student Hannah Etchells, that come July she’ll be winging her way to California to conduct research at Berkeley.
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Grounds maintenance, Arts and Psychology – Wednesday 17 January
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
On Wednesday 17 January,Campus Management will undertake urgent tree removal and maintenance in the vicinity of the Arts and Psychology buildings.
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UWA Athletics Club finish strong at Jandakot Airport Track Classic
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
The Jandakot Airport Track Classic took place over the weekend (13/01), with a range of strong athletes competing in a diverse series of events.
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Recent incident highlights need to be aware of phishing scams
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
UWA has received notification that universities have been targeted by a hacking group, and library databases have been successfully accessed.
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UWA staff bound for Antarctica in leadership program
Monday, 15 January 2018
An environmental economics researcher, a nanotechnology scientist developing new ways to fight cancer and a neuropsychologist from The University of Western Australia are among 80 women from 13 countries around the world selected to take part in the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica.
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Gillett Promenade - Temporary narrowing of footpath
Monday, 15 January 2018
From Monday 15 January until Monday 30 April 2018, Campus Management will carry out excavation works along Gillett Promenade. This will result in a temporary narrowing of the footpath along Gillett Promenade, in the area adjacent to James Oval.
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UWA students take bronze in World U24 Championships
Monday, 15 January 2018
The 2018 World U24 Ultimate Championships took place from 7-13 of January at UWA Sports Park. Perth is the fourth host city of the tournament, following on from Florence, Toronto and London.
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Discount for WA Symphony Orchestra tickets
Monday, 15 January 2018
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is a key partner of the University and staff can access a discount of 20% off A-Reserve ticket prices.
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UWA researchers driving social impact in transport
Friday, 12 January 2018
Researchers from the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) located at UWA, have been awarded a one million dollar grant from the Federal Government through its inaugural Smart Cities and Suburbs Program.
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Another successful exchange for UWA Judo Club
Thursday, 11 January 2018
The UWA Judo Club participated in another successful exchange over the Christmas break, hosting judoka from Komazawa University Senior High Judo Club.
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Our brains can trick us into thinking we are thinner than we are
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered that a psychological illusion could be making people think they are thinner than they actually are.
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UWA Hosts Cyber Security Conference
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Over a weekend in early December, UWA hosted a Cyber Security conference.
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Clemons nominated for 40Under40 Awards
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Kookaburra’s goalkeeper and UWA researcher Tristan Clemons has been nominated in the esteemed 40Under40 Awards.
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WA end indoor tournament undefeated
Tuesday, 9 January 2018
Last weekend (7/1) the Western Australian Open Indoor Hockey Women claimed Gold after defeating Queensland 5-3 in the final of the 2018 Indoor National Championships. The result meant that the team ended the tournament having won all of their games.
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Temporary carpark changes during EZONE preparation works
Monday, 8 January 2018
A series of temporary changes to UWA parking bordering the EZONE area will take place from January until early April. These changes are required to prepare the area for the construction of EZONE UWA.
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The key to a vibrant democracy may lie in the workplace
Friday, 5 January 2018
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois has revealed the key to a vibrant democracy may be as simple as giving employees a voice in the workplace.
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Temporary closure of pedestrian laneways alongside Masonic Hall
Friday, 5 January 2018
The laneways either side of Masonic Hall will be closed to pedestrians from Friday 5 January.
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EECE Associate Professor Sally Male wins the Australasian Association for Engineering Education Research Design Award and the Engineers Australia Medal 2017
Thursday, 4 January 2018
EECE would like to congratulate Associate Professor Sally Male, who on Wednesday 20 December received the Engineers Australia Medal 2017.
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MRG wins 2.9M in Defence's Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge
Thursday, 21 December 2017
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering would like to congratulate members of our Microelectronics Research Group (MRG) for attracting $2.
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UWA pioneers world-first research into bomb-detecting drones
Thursday, 21 December 2017
The Department of Defence has awarded a major research project to a consortium led by The University of Western Australia to develop high-tech sensors that could detect terrorist threats.
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Researchers from UWA awarded Fulbright scholarships
Thursday, 21 December 2017
A PhD student looking into new applications of nanotechnology in treating cancer, an ecology PhD student researching catastrophic bushfires and a plant scientist researching enzymes, evolution and herbicides are three recipients from The University of Western Australia that have been presented with Fulbright Scholarships for 2018.
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Genetic correlation found between abdominal fat and cardiovascular disease
Thursday, 21 December 2017
UWA researcher Dr Gemma Cadby and colleagues at UWA and Curtin have shown for the first time that genes known to be associated with cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) may also be associated with central adiposity (abdominal fat), independent of obesity.
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Personality factors are potential endophenotypes for schizophrenia
Thursday, 21 December 2017
Researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD) and the Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry (CCRN) have shown for the first time that the strength of genetic support for personality traits as endophenotypes for schizophrenia is broadly equivalent to that of cognitive traits.
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UWA Cricket Club to star in Big Bash
Thursday, 21 December 2017
With the Big Bash League underway, a number of UWA Cricket Club players have been called in action. The exciting T20 format of cricket is expected to offer up plenty of big hits and stunning wickets.
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New Year's resolutions - how to make them and keep them
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Making a New Year’s resolution is easy, but sticking to one is not. A Professor from The University of Western Australia uses empirically tested strategies in her teaching that could give people the tools they need to keep the promises they make to themselves on New Year’s Eve.
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Member Notice: Christmas shutdown
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Please be aware that all UWA Sport facilities and grounds will be closed between Sunday 24 December and Wednesday 3 January (inclusive). We'll be back as usual on Thursday 4 January.
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Update on the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Colleagues
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EECE Professor David Huang wins 2017 SURF Teaching Award
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
EECE would like to join our Head of School, Professor Farid Boussaid, in congratulating Professor David Huang who was awarded the 2017 Teaching Award for the Best Students' Unit Reflective Feedback (SURF).
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40under40 awards – Tristan Clemons
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Our colleague in the School of Molecular Science – Tristan Clemons – has been nominated in the esteemed 40under40 Awards.
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Revitalised soil council to drive regenerative farming
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
An advisory committee is set to guide the re-establishment of the Soil and Land Conservation Council with The University of Western Australia research fellow Associate Professor Frances Hoyle to serve as deputy chairperson.
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Tony O'Donnell gave the 27th Annual GW Leeper Memorial Lecture at the University of Melbourne
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Tony O’Donnell was invited to talk at the 27th Annual GW Leeper Memorial Lecture on 17 November 2017.
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New School of Indigenous Studies building – update
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
The University has moved one step closer towards realising a new School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) building with the submission of a development application to the City of Perth.
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Building works over the University shutdown period
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Building works will be taking place in several locations over the University’s shutdown period.
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Staying fit and healthy over the festive season
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Christmas is a season of decadence and dinners that often leads to many a New Year’s resolution. Long lunches and longer nights are inevitable in the party season, but these tips will help you end your year the right way by staying fit and healthy throughout the Christmas period.
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Staying cyber safe over the holiday break
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
You may have read in last week’s UWA Forward that one of University IT’s priorities for 2018 is increasing awareness of cyber security across campus. Everyone has a role to play in being cyber safe both at work and at home and this is never more important than over the holiday season.
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UWA Concur Travel – Qantas Competition Winners
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
We are pleased to announce the winners from September’s Concur Travel – Qantas competition.
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International partnerships lead to more study pathways
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
This year UWA has hosted over 5,000 international students and this number is projected to increase significantly as the University develops new pathways for study.
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Study links mental health to poor school results
Monday, 18 December 2017
A national survey led by The University of Western Australia has painted a bleak picture of the effect of mental disorders on Australia’s school students with the results revealing poorer academic outcomes, more absences from school and more likelihood of self-harm.
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Carpark closure – Car Park 15
Monday, 18 December 2017
From 5.00 – 7.00am on Wednesday 20 December, Campus Management will close a section of Car Park 15 (outside Environmental Systems Engineering). Sections of the nearby public parking on Fairway will also be unavailable at this time.
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Translate your research into real-life impact with CSIRO's ON Prime 4
Monday, 18 December 2017
Applications are open for ON, Australia’s sci-tech accelerator designed to help researchers translate their big ideas into real-life impact.
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Raine Foundation announcement
Monday, 18 December 2017
Colleagues
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Merry Christmas
Friday, 15 December 2017
Merry Christmas from the Marshall Centre!
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Australian Literary Awards Display in the Reid Library
Friday, 15 December 2017
Check out our selection of Australian literary award winning books for some summer reading inspiration, on display in the exhibition cabinets on ground floor of the Reid Library.
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Food sustainability researcher awarded inaugural Arjen Ryder Memorial Scholarship
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Albany-based science student Lauren Pullella will travel to Malaysia to examine food sustainability in an indigenous community as the inaugural recipient of the Arjen Ryder Memorial Scholarship.
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Tree pruning on Crawley campus
Thursday, 14 December 2017
Between 7.30am and 3.00pm on Monday 18 December, tree pruning works will be taking place in several areas in the north of the Crawley campus. The affected areas are:
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Security and UniPark hours over University shutdown period
Thursday, 14 December 2017
The UniPark office will close at 12pm on Friday 22 December (cashier from 1pm on Wednesday 20 December) and re-open on Thursday 5 January 2018. Any urgent parking enquiries during the University’s shutdown period should be directed to the Security Office.
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New collaboration between UWA and Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
A new major industry research collaboration between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Rio Tinto Iron Ore will commence in 2018.
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Study finds Thai vessels falsely report fish catches
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Fish catches by Thailand’s distant-water fleet fishing throughout the Indo-Pacific are almost seven times higher than the numbers reported to the United Nations, according to new research carried out by The University of Western Australia and The University of British Columbia.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2017
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Learning from the land
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
From Kings Park to Kew Gardens, Professor Stephen Hopper’s career is as vast as the range of plants he has studied and discovered over the years.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 13 December 2017
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Good morning. This week the Executive and key stakeholders, including the President and Provost of University College London took part in a two-day roundtable discussion to initiate the strategic planning process for the University’s 2030 Vision.
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Project to improve success rate of native plant restoration
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded $675,400 in Federal Government funding to reconstruct plant communities that are resistant to invasion and resilient within disturbed landscapes in a biodiversity hotspot.
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The discussion paper related to the research-led teaching project is now open for feedback
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Earlier this year the Vice-Chancellor set out the 2017 priorities for the University.
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Voting open for the 2018 40under40 awards
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Congratulations to the UWA staff and graduates who are nominees in the 2018 40under40 Awards. Run by Business News, the 40under40 Awards recognise Western Australia's finest business talent.
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Lawn maintenance works
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Lawn maintenance works on the Crawley campus will be taking place over December and January.
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Recruitment of Director, Strategy, Planning and Performance
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Recruitment to the role of Director, Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) has been deferred until new SDVC, Professor Simon Biggs commences at the University.
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Getting smart about cyber attacks
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
UWA students put their hacking skills to the test in a capture the flag competition, part of a wider cyber security event hosted by the University and the IT industry earlier this month.
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Appointment of new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Dr Peter Dean has been appointed the next Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) of The University of Western Australia. He was selected from a competitive field of applicants after an international search and will take up the position in February 2018.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education): Grady Venville announcement
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
We are pleased to congratulate Professor Grady Venville, Dean of Coursework Studies, who has recently been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the Australian National University.
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Stem cell reprogramming mystery clarified by new findings
Monday, 11 December 2017
Australian researchers have unearthed new evidence in a decade-long mystery concerning stem cell reprogramming, a process believed to hold immense potential for regenerative medicine.
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Winners of ORCID iD Competition
Monday, 11 December 2017
During November, the University Library ran a promotion encouraging UWA researchers to get an ORCID iD and register it in the Research Repository.
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Another successful year for our Fairway UWA students
Friday, 8 December 2017
The latest cohort of Fairway UWA Year 12 students were presented their certificates of completion at an inspirational ceremony which saw many of the students reflect on the experiences they’ve had as part of the program.
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UWA teams fast-tracked in CSIRO's Accelerate program
Friday, 8 December 2017
Two UWA teams have been fast-tracked as part of the prestigious CSIRO’s ON Accelerate program for scientific inventions to detect muscle health for elite athletes and gut health.
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Make some noise for the Noisy Guts Project!
Friday, 8 December 2017
The Noisy Guts Project is one of 10 research teams across Australia to be selected for CSIRO's ON Accelerate4 program.
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WA Hornets reach historic final
Friday, 8 December 2017
The Australian Volleyball League (AVL) finals took place last weekend, with both the WA Hornets and Pearls making the gold medal match.
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UWA teams fast-tracked in CSIRO’s Accelerate Program
Friday, 8 December 2017
Two UWA teams have been fast-tracked as part of the prestigious CSIRO’s ON Accelerate program for scientific inventions to detect muscle health for elite athletes and gut health.
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Election of one member of Senate by Convocation
Friday, 8 December 2017
Candidates in this election are:
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Hockeyroos reveal 2018 squad including Georgia Wilson
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Hockey star and UWA student athlete Georgia Wilson has been named in the 25-member National Senior Women’s Squad for 2018 ahead of a massive year for the Hockeyroos.
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Strong leader for Shell Chair
Thursday, 7 December 2017
Phil Watson has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Over his 20 year career he has worked in most continents and tackled a wide range of engineering projects, from Africa and the Middle East, to the United States and Europe.
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Florey Medal honours lifetime of scientific research
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Western Australian molecular ophthalmologist Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy from UWA’s Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science and the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) will receive the 2017 Florey Medal at a ceremony in Canberra this evening.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 6 December 2017
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Good afternoon. Last week we celebrated the close of the New Century Campaign, an unprecedented campaign raising $410 million from alumni, staff, students, friends and business from across the globe.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 29 November 2017
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Good morning. Our relationship with the Student Guild is built on mutual respect and collaboration and last week the Guild President and I signed a new partnership agreement to strengthen these ties.
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2017 Professional and General Employees Agreement approved by the Fair Work Commission
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
The Fair Work Commission has approved The University of Western Australia Professional and General Employees Agreement 2017. It will come into effect on Thursday, 7 December.
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University’s New Century Campaign: Investing in engineering and innovation for the future
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Jim Giumelli lives his life according to a simple ethos: you must have a willingness to learn and a willingness to have a go. It is this positive attitude and history of hard work that has made Jim one of the most respected and successful businessmen in Western Australia.
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Celebrate the festive season at UWA
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Join in the festive fun at The University of Western Australia by attending one of the free music events open to the community this December.
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Big data helps researchers in battle to control plant invaders
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are part of an international team that has discovered why some plant species are more successful than others at successfully invading new regions.
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Team WA Homeward Bound 2018
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
A group of six women in Western Australia, who are passionate about science, equity and the environment, are heading to the Antarctica in February 2018 for three weeks.
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Awards and achievements - November 2017
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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2017 Research Translation Projects Round 11 recipients
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Congratulations to the following UWA staff for receiving Round 11 Research Translation Projects grants.
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UWA athletes and clubs honoured at 2017 Sports Awards
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
The annual UWA Sports Awards took place last Saturday 2 December at the University Club of Western Australia.
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Visitors Information Centre closed for refurbishment
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
As part of redevelopment works designed to create a collaborative space for the University, industry and wider community, the Visitors Information Centre is being refurbished. This work commenced on Monday and the building will re-open in its new capacity in the first part of 2018.
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Uniview Spring 2017 - check out the new website and follow Uniview on Apple News
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
The new edition of Uniview has hit letterboxes in perfect timing with the launch of the magazine on a number of digital platforms. Check out the new website featuring special digital-only content. You’ll also find Uniview on Apple News, with plans to launch a Google News version shortly.
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The generosity of donors celebrated last week
Monday, 4 December 2017
The generosity of more than 12,000 donors has resulted in the overwhelming success of UWA’s $400 million New Century Campaign.
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New project to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander biographies in the ADB
Monday, 4 December 2017
The University of Western Australia is leading a new project that aims to produce 190 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entries in the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB).
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Design competition work showcased at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Monday, 4 December 2017
The Berndt Museum in partnership with the School of Design at The University of Western Australia will announce the prizes of its Design Ideas Competition on Tuesday 5 December at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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UWA’s School of Music to become Conservatorium
Monday, 4 December 2017
The University’s School of Music is being renamed the Conservatorium of Music in recognition of its outstanding contribution to music.
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Astronomer’s map reveals location of mysterious fast-moving gas
Monday, 4 December 2017
An Australian scientist has created the most detailed map ever of clouds of high-velocity gas in the Universe around us.
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Fertilisation of lawns on Crawley campus
Monday, 4 December 2017
Campus Management contractors are fertilising all lawns on the Crawley campus from Tuesday 5 December through until Thursday 7 December.
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Project returns Aboriginal photo collections to families
Monday, 4 December 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Returning Photos Project is reuniting Aboriginal photographic collections to their families from overseas museums.
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UWA lecturer becomes advisor to South African National Treasury
Monday, 4 December 2017
A lecturer at the University of Western Australia has been invited to provide advice to the South African National Treasury.
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Official opening and renaming of J. Robin Warren Library
Friday, 1 December 2017
The UWA Medical and Dental Library redevelopment was officially reopened by WA Health Minister, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA on Wednesday 29 November.
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Higher Degree by Research Student Development Workshop
Friday, 1 December 2017
On Thursday 2 November, Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students attended a whole day training and development workshop in the new Seminar Room in the Medical and Dental Library.
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Noisy Guts Project goes to bootcamp!
Friday, 1 December 2017
Members of the Noisy Guts Project team were delighted to participate in CSIRO's ON Accelerate Bootcamp, 29-30th November in Sydney. With a high barrier to entry, the team were immensely proud to get through to Bootcamp - a 2-day challenge designed to select teams for the 12-week accelerator program.
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Faculty fun at UWA Sports Day
Friday, 1 December 2017
The annual UWA Sports Day was held on Friday 13 October with close to 500 staff participating in the fun-filled day.The HMS team, dressed in yellow, kicked off the day participating in the 5km run and 3km walk, before tucking into a delicious lunch prepared by the University Club.
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Nepal trip gives new perspective to Population Health major student
Friday, 1 December 2017
Zachary Rowbottom, a second year Population Health major student was recently given the opportunity to travel to Nepal for a field trip. He shared his thoughts about the experience below.
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Our students - our best advocates
Friday, 1 December 2017
Owen Davies, UWA’s new Chief Marketing Officer, has long wanted to work in the higher education sector and is looking forward to this new challenge.
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UWA FABLE staff win numerous awards
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Staff at the University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (FABLE) have picked up numerous awards and grants as 2017 draws to a close.
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Personality Factors are Potential Endophenotypes for Schizophrenia
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD) at UWA and Curtin and the UWA Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry (CCRN) have shown for the first time that the strength of genetic support for personality traits as endophenotypes for schizophrenia is broadly equivalent to that of cognitive traits.
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VACANCY: Farm Manager (UWA Farm Ridgefield)
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Position based at UWA Farm Ridgefield, Pingelly
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Students' big idea to help not-for-profits
Thursday, 30 November 2017
UWA students want to make life easier for not-for-profit organisations with their big idea: a ‘Gumtree’ for not for profits.
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Ciao Italia: Italian Studies students win trip to Italy
Thursday, 30 November 2017
It’s a case of celebrazione for two UWA Italian Studies student competition winners who are now getting the chance to ‘practise with the locals’ on Italian soil.
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Special UWA discount for West Coast Fever netball membership
Thursday, 30 November 2017
As part of the University's partnership with the West Coast Fever, UWA staff can access a special membership offer using the code UWAFEVER18.
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UWA Medical and Dental Library honours Nobel Laureate
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Medical and Dental Library has been renamed the J. Robin Warren Library following a $7 million transformation and refurbishment.
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2017 Academic Employees Agreement approved by the Fair Work Commission
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
The Fair Work Commission has approved The University of Western Australia Academic Employees Agreement 2017, which came into effect this week.
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Medical researchers awarded more than $27 million in national funding
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
The impact of pregnant mothers’ diets on their babies’ food allergies is one of 27 significant research projects at The University of Western Australia awarded more than $27 million in funding from the Federal Government.
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Works in Reid, Law and Barry J Marshall Libraries: November 2017- February 2018
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Around 600 new study spaces are being installed in the Reid, Law and Barry J Marshall Libraries over the end-of-year student break.
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Zac Incerti ready for Gold Coast 2018
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Swimmer Zac Incerti has had a mercurial rise to swimming success. Originally from Broome, Zac took up competitive swimming at UWA-West Coast at age 18 and hasn’t looked back since.
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Support the Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal – donations accepted until 4 December
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
This year the University Club is acting as a collection centre for donations to the Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal.
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Have children at high school and want to share your views on how UWA engages with schools?
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Throughout the year we engage with WA high schools as part of the University’s recruitment strategy. We do this to foster awareness of UWA, develop relationships with prospective UWA students and help drive applications.
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AFL calling for UWA Commerce student
Monday, 27 November 2017
UWA Commerce student Oscar Allen is on his way to the AFL after being picked up by the West Coast Eagles at pick 21.
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Examining the link between vaccine refusal and those who use alternative medicines
Friday, 24 November 2017
A new study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia has analysed the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by parents who reject some or all vaccines for their children.
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Batavia's mysteries unfold with discovery of mass grave
Thursday, 23 November 2017
An international team of archaeologists, including scientists from The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum, has discovered a new communal grave in the Abrolhos Islands, the result of deaths after a shipwreck of the Dutch East India company ship Batavia.
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EMS Students Awarded WA Mining Club Scholarship
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Two students from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences have been awarded scholarships in Resource Related Engineering and Environmental Sciences in the Mining Sector at a luncheon supported by the WA Mining Club and a range of co-sponsors.
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Alumni Felicity Sheedy-Ryan set to shake up Western Sydney
Thursday, 23 November 2017
UWA alumni and two-time World Duathlon champion Felicity Sheedy-Ryan is heading to the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship ready to unleash her bike/run combination on the super-fast Penrith course and is determined to throw a cat among the pigeons.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 22 November 2017
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Good morning. In last week’s UWA Forward staff were invited to march in this Saturday’s Pride Parade.
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Perth company trials satellite deployer in Zero-G
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Picosat Systems and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at The University of Western Australia have trialled a satellite deployment on a “Zero-G” flight above France.
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UWA student athlete included in U21 Indoor Team
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Last Friday (17 November), Hockey WA announced the State’s Under 21 and Under 18 Indoor Women’s Teams set to compete at next year’s National Championships.
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New Campus Management Director
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Colleagues
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Male dolphins offer gifts to attract females
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have captured a rare sexual display: evidence of male humpback dolphins presenting females with large marine sponges in an apparent effort to mate.
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UWA researchers make 2017 Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers list
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Congratulations to Professor Stephen Powles, Professor Graeme Hankey, Adjunct Professor Mark Chase, Professor Richard Hobbs, Professor Rajeev Varshney and Professor Ian Small for being included on the 2017 Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers list.
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Standard IT maintenance window being introduced in December
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Starting Sunday December 3, Uni IT will introduce a standard IT maintenance window, which going forward, will reoccur on the first Sunday of each month from 5am-11am. Major maintenance and upgrades to IT systems and services will be performed during this window.
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Study to support first-time expectant Perth mothers seeks volunteers
Monday, 20 November 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are calling for volunteers to participate in a study that aims to improve the mental health of new mothers. Mothers expecting their first child are needed for the study as well as mothers who have children aged between one and five-years-old.
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Study to find out if exercise can help people with lung disease
Monday, 20 November 2017
A team of WA researchers is set to discover whether weekly community-based exercise sessions for people with moderate to severe lung impairment can significantly enhance participants’ wellbeing and reduce their cost to the health system.
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Smart scholarship for agriculture students
Monday, 20 November 2017
Two Agriculture Science students at The University of Western Australia have been awarded the Sir Eric Smart Scholarship through The UWA Institute of Agriculture.
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Parking during the student vacation period
Monday, 20 November 2017
Student vacation commences on Monday 27 November 2017 and runs until Friday 23 February 2018. During this period the following parking regulations will apply.
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Leave loading pay and payroll deadlines
Monday, 20 November 2017
Leave Loading Pay
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Additional staff discounts for Perth Festival events
Friday, 17 November 2017
Perth Festival has announced a jam packed program for 2018 and invites everyone to leap in and experience art in a different light.
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Championing environmental history
Friday, 17 November 2017
Andrea Gaynor, Associate Professor of History, has always been interested in the environment. With environmental history being her main research focus, she now looks at current environmental issues through a historical lens.
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New technique to detect oil in water during LNG processing
Friday, 17 November 2017
Collaborative efforts between The University of Western Australia, Chevron and Woodside have produced promising results using patented technology in a recent field trial.
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2017 WAIS Awards
Friday, 17 November 2017
The WAIS Awards took place on Thursday night, with some of the best Western Australian athletes and coaches up for the accolades.
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UWA-Chevron collaboration wins award
Friday, 17 November 2017
The University of Western Australia in partnership with Chevron Australia last night won the 2017 BHERT (Business/Higher Education Round Table) ‘Outstanding Collaboration in Research and Development Award’, presented at a gala dinner at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne.
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UQ honours UWA Emeritus Professor with Honorary Mathematics Doctorate
Thursday, 16 November 2017
An internationally acclaimed mathematician, UWA Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from The University of Queensland (UQ), in recognition of her distinguished service to mathematics, her distinguished career achievement and academic distinction.
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Program helps make arts more accessible in the community
Thursday, 16 November 2017
The University of Western Australia will this month launch Inclusive Arts Week – a new program that aims to promote accessibility and inclusion in the arts for everyone in the community.
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New Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Professor Simon Biggs has been appointed the next Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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New Summer School program offers students greater flexibility
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
A new summer school program at The University of Western Australia will offer students and the wider community more than 70 units to choose from.
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Long summer ahead for UWA student athletes
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
UWA student athletes have continued to enjoy the summer as the cricket season ramps up. With the WA Premier League, the Australian Futures League, the Sheffield Shield and the Ashes all in the current fixtures line-up, there has been plenty of opportunity for talented players to show their worth.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 15 November 2017
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Good morning. I am pleased to announce that Professor Simon Biggs has been appointed the University’s Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
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Parking during the exam period
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Between Monday 13 and Friday 24 November 2017, during the exam period, the UWA parking regulations still apply as the University is operating as normal.
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Everyone’s a winner at Staff Sports Day
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
UWA’s annual Staff Sports day has wrapped for another year with around 500 participants taking on the heat in a fun-filled day.
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University Christmas closedown period
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
This year the University closedown period is from 12 noon Friday, 22 December 2017, with the University re-opening on Thursday, 4 January 2018.
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Office of Research Enterprise: We can assist writing and planning applications for DECRA or ARC Discovery Project grants
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
The Streamlined Application Support Program (SASP) will assist you with the process of planning and writing applications for a 2019 ARC Discovery Project or DECRA.
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Solving the world’s water problems starts at the dinner table
Monday, 13 November 2017
For Anas Ghadouani, Professor of Environmental Engineering, solving the world’s water problems starts with looking at ways to reduce waste. It’s a unique approach to tackle one of the world’s biggest challenges, and was the theme of his talk at TEDxPerth last Saturday.
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Perth Festival announces 2018 program
Friday, 10 November 2017
This summer, the 2018 Perth Festival invites you to see art in a different light and revel in a feast of captivating experiences to suit every taste and budget.
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UWA researchers awarded $14.75 million in Federal funding
Friday, 10 November 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have received $14.
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Deep-sea fish reveals twilight vision trick
Thursday, 9 November 2017
A new type of cell has been found in the eye of a deep-sea fish that opens up a new world of understanding about vision in a variety of light conditions.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 8 November 2017
Thursday, 9 November 2017
Good morning. In a rapidly changing world we must equip our students with the skills they need to succeed in the future.
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Math Stars Shine at UWA
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
On Saturday 28 October, over 370 future maths stars came together at UWA for the 2017 Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO). 97 teams of year 7, 8 and 9 students from 24 Perth schools competed to solve a range of mathematical problems and vie for over $3,500 worth of prizes.
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UWA Judo Club honoured
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
The UWA Judo Club was honoured with rank four in the Judo Federation of Australia 2017 National Star Club Rankings.
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Awards and achievements - October 2017
Tuesday, 7 November 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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2017 UWA Blues Awards
Tuesday, 7 November 2017
The 2017 UWA Blues Awards took place on Friday 3 November, with a mixture of current UWA student athletes recognised alongside previous recipients.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 1 November 2017
Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Good morning. Our position as a world-leading university has been re-emphasised with another strong result in a key ranking.
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Research examines impact of coral bleaching on the WA coastline
Monday, 6 November 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, and Western Australian Marine Science Institution have examined the impact of the 2016 mass bleaching event on reefs in Western Australia.
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UWA Acknowledges Noongar Elders on Gnaala Karla Boodja
Monday, 6 November 2017
Noongar families joined staff and students from The University of Western Australia in an Acknowledgement of Gnaala Karla Boodja ceremony followed by lunch hosted at UWA Farm Ridgefield on Saturday.
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Student athletes achieve highest honour
Monday, 6 November 2017
Last week the University recognised its highest achieving athletes at the annual Blues awards, a tradition that stretches back to 1921.
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Micah Kickett, UWA Law graduate, wins National Golden Gavel
Sunday, 5 November 2017
Micah Kickett graduated from Arts/Law in March this year and is now working in a graduate position with the Department of Attorney General and Justice in Darwin.
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Celebrating the Graduate Diploma in Education
Friday, 3 November 2017
Do you have an interesting story to tell? We’re looking for graduates of our Graduate Diploma in Education to share their experiences – the offbeat practicums, eccentric professors and amazing friendships.
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Major boost for an industry-ready workforce
Friday, 3 November 2017
The University of Western Australia today received a major industrial software investment from the global technology company Siemens to help students develop the skills needed for the highly digitalised world of the future.
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Drumming program improves boys' mental health and delinquent behaviour
Friday, 3 November 2017
An innovative, ten-week program that combines hand drumming and therapeutic talking has been found to significantly assist disadvantaged boys’ mental health and antisocial behaviour.
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Researchers, register your ORCID iD in the Research Repository
Friday, 3 November 2017
Open Researcher and Contributor iD (ORCID) is a free, unique identifier for researchers that provides the following benefits:
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UWA student athlete to square off against England
Friday, 3 November 2017
England’s Ashes warm up will be underway this weekend against a baby-faced WA XI at the WACA Ground. With the senior squad traveling to Hurstville Oval with Sheffield Shield commitments, it is up to a young and inexperienced line up to put the pressure on England in the tour match.
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UWA innovators part of TEDxPerth
Friday, 3 November 2017
TEDxPerth returns to Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 11 November 2017 with sixteen powerful talks by some of Western Australia's leading thinkers and doers, including four from UWA.
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Research consultancy with industry made easy
Friday, 3 November 2017
Fine-tuned negotiation skills and a creative mind are important attributes for research consultants who manage complex contracts with industry partners. It can at times be perplexing as the two parties navigate the commercial minefield.
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Nominations are now open for election to Convocation Council and UWA Senate
Friday, 3 November 2017
Nominations are being called for election to the honorary positions of the Warden of Convocation, the Deputy Warden of Convocation and seven members of the Council of Convocation, and one member of Senate.
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Citizen science research boosts student interest in biology courses
Thursday, 2 November 2017
Citizen science projects, such as ClimateWatch, could be used to boost engagement in undergraduate courses, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Plant biologist wins 2017 Young Tall Poppy Award
Thursday, 2 November 2017
Plant biologist Dr Monika Murcha from The University of Western Australia was today recognised as Western Australia’s brightest emerging scientist at this year’s Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship opportunities
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
UWA students have contributed more than 31,000 hours of community service in the first two years of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program.
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UWA athletes amongst those nominated for WAIS Athlete of the Year
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
A shortlist of athletes and junior athletes has been decided by WAIS, following elite performances at benchmark competition over the past 12 months.
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Why do we love to be scared?
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Scary novels have a long tradition in literature, including children’s stories. This Halloween UWA Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies Dr Ned Curthoys was asked why people have a fascination with scary stories.
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Solving the STEM student shortage
Monday, 30 October 2017
A leading education expert from University College London has reiterated the importance of encouraging students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
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Let your students know about McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship opportunities
Monday, 30 October 2017
UWA students have contributed more than 31,000 hours of community service in the first two years of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship program.
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Medical School Mentoring Program
Monday, 30 October 2017
The UWA Medical School has the only longitudinal mentoring program in Australia, whereby all medical students have a clinical mentor involved in the student’s professional development for the duration of the course.
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UWA academics admitted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Monday, 30 October 2017
Three UWA academics undertaking research in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences have been admitted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
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Appointment of Head of School, Biomedical Sciences
Monday, 30 October 2017
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences congratulates Professor Jeffrey Keelan in his appointment as Head of School, School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Protect what you have, rather than restore what you have lost
Monday, 30 October 2017
When Matthew Fraser moved to Perth from Glasgow in 2006 he never imagined a trip to the Great Barrier Reef would set the direction for a career as a marine scientist.
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UWA Open Day draws budding teachers
Friday, 27 October 2017
Hundreds of high school students were inspired to pursue a teaching career when they visited the Graduate School of Education booth at UWA Open Day.
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A Modern Slavery Act for Australia? UWA explores the challenges
Friday, 27 October 2017
Australia is now in the early stages of introducing legislation that could put an end to companies endorsing a variety of modern forms slavery within their global supply chains.
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UWA to establish first comprehensive mediation clinic at an Australian university
Friday, 27 October 2017
The University of Western Australia is set to establish the first comprehensive mediation clinic at an Australian University.
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UWA West Coast start strong at National Championships
Friday, 27 October 2017
The opening night of the Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Swimming Championships in Adelaide proved to be a strong start for the UWA-West Coast team.
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UWA Software Engineering Graduate Wins Australian Computer Society 1962 Prize
Thursday, 26 October 2017
UWA Software Engineering graduate, Mark Shelton, has received the prestigious Australian Computer Society (ACS) 1962 prize.
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Special effects makeup transports school pupils to the Black Death
Thursday, 26 October 2017
School pupils have been transported back through time to the age of the Black Death – thanks to special effects (SFX) makeup.
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UWA climbs in global rankings
Thursday, 26 October 2017
The University of Western Australia has climbed seven places in the 2018 Best Global Universities rankings to be placed 88th in the world and 7th overall in Australia and New Zealand.
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UWA physicists celebrate Nobel Prize for Gravitational Waves
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Two of the US scientists who last week won the Nobel Prize in Physics have visited Western Australia’s Gravity Discovery Centre and one of them, Kip Thorne, even has a tree named after him at the gravitational wave research facility.
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$2 million in funding to boost medical research
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Research into developing new medical technologies and ways of improving patient care will receive a $1 million boost from MTPConnect (the Australian Government funded Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth Centre) which will be matched by $1 million from the medical sector.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 25 October 2017
Thursday, 26 October 2017
All around the world our alumni are making a difference in their chosen fields and I was pleased to share my vision for the University at alumni events in New York and London recently.
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Churchill Fellow takes risks at Fremantle Festival
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Churchill Fellow has performed an unexpected and experimental music event as part of this year’s Fremantle Festival.
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New centre to promote the understanding and appreciation of human and cultural values
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education is setting up a new centre to promote the understanding and appreciation of human and cultural values and their impact on important social issues.
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Students experience Black Death
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Fake blood, latex buboes and special effects make-up were all part of the lesson when pre-service Humanities and Social Science (HASS) teachers took part in a Black Death workshop.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 14th November 2017: David Kennedy on the 'Works of the Old Men' in Arabia
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The "Works of the Old Men" in Arabia: Discovering a prehistoric landscape from the air … and from spaceFor over a century aerial archaeology has been in the vanguard of archaeological discovery and recording.
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New experimental farm takes UWA Archaeology to new depths
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The University of Western Australia’s School of Social Sciences is investing in a new ‘experimental farm’ for the study of archaeology, rock art, and forensics.
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UWA student added to Men’s National Development Squad
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Hockey Australia today confirmed nine athletes have been added to the Men’s National Development Squad.
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UWA Graduates Win Young Environmental Engineer of the Year Awards
Monday, 23 October 2017
UWA Environmental Engineering graduates, James McCarthy-Price and Rebecca Dracup, are respective winners of the 2016 & 2017 Engineers Australia Young Environmental Engineer of the Year Award.
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Special UWA staff discounts for the 2018 Perth Festival
Monday, 23 October 2017
There is something for everyone in the 2018 Perth Festival as the excitement builds for the full program launch on 9 November. Here’s a taste of what’s to come in four internationally acclaimed works that are on sale now.
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Google Earth reveals ancient stone gates in Saudi Arabia
Monday, 23 October 2017
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has used Google Earth imagery to identify almost 400 previously undocumented stone structures known as ‘Gates’ in Saudi Arabia.
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UWA graduate aiming high for 2018
Monday, 23 October 2017
Already a seasoned professional of the Australian athletics circuit, high jumper Zoe Timmers is ready for the challenge of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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Library Academic Staff Survey
Monday, 23 October 2017
If you are an academic staff member you will have recently received a survey invitation from the UWA Library.
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Research measures Indigenous outcomes in the Kimberley and Pilbara
Friday, 20 October 2017
A study commissioned by the State Government and carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia has provided the first detailed analysis of government service provision and expenditure in the Kimberley and the Pilbara and its impact on Indigenous communities.
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Claim your free coffee during Open Access Week October 23 - 29
Friday, 20 October 2017
To celebrate International Open Access Week, the Library is offering a free coffee to UWA researchers who make their publications openly available.
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UWA Handball make national impact
Friday, 20 October 2017
Members of the UWA Handball Club were involved in Handball West’s squad that finished in fourth place at the recent National Championship in Sydney from 4-8 October. After many tough and hard fought games, they went down to Team New Zealand in the bronze final match.
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UWA's rising star
Friday, 20 October 2017
Sarah Bourke never expected to be crowned UWA’s Rising Star for 2017. However the South Australian native did just that for her work on groundwater. Sarah grew up in Mt Gambier, a town surrounded by fresh and clean groundwater and it was here her interest in groundwater was formed.
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UWA researchers announced as new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Friday, 20 October 2017
Congratulations to Professor Carol Bower, Professor Karen Simmer and Professor Stephen Zubrick for being inducted into the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellowship last week.
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New MOOC on best practice farming for 2050
Thursday, 19 October 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has launched a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), on discovering best practice farming for a sustainable 2050.
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UWA student athlete makes podium finish
Thursday, 19 October 2017
The Blancpain GT Series Asia came to a conclusion last weekend (13-15 October), and for UWA student athlete Aidan Read, the race proved to be incredibly positive, securing a season best result with a second overall position alongside teammate Alberto Di Folco.
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Prestigious prize for emotions research
Thursday, 19 October 2017
The ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (CHE) has recently been awarded the prestigious 2017 CHASS Australia Prize for Distinctive Work in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences for its work on the Zest Festival.
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ICRAR researchers' precision on point
Thursday, 19 October 2017
An optical fibre-based synchronisation system designed by UWA ICRAR researchers has been selected for the first phase of SKA-mid, the part of the Square Kilometre Array that will be built in South Africa.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 18 October 2017
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Good morning. I am extremely proud that UWA researchers have played an important role in another significant astronomical discovery.
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Future Math Stars Headed to UWA
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
The University of Western Australia, along with the Western Australia Mathematical Olympiad Committee will host the 2017 WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO).
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UWA Engineering Design Students Visit Underground Gold Mine
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
A group of UWA Master of Professional Engineering students have recently returned from an educational trip to Daisy Milano Gold Mine near Kalgoorlie.
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UWA rower named Oarswoman of the Year
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
The UWA Boat Club added to their collection of awards over the weekend at the Rowing WA 2017 Rower of the Year Awards.
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Major astronomical discovery sees neutron stars collide
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have helped usher in a new dawn of astronomy by assisting with the detection of one of the greatest phenomena ever witnessed in astronomy: the collision of two neutron stars 120 million light-years away.
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UWA student athlete to lead state youth team
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Opening batsman and UWA student athlete Will Bosisto will lead Western Australia into the opening round of the Futures League against Tasmania today at Lilac Hill.
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Sleep disorders and stroke research to benefit from NHMRC funding
Monday, 16 October 2017
Treating sleep disorders, improving the mental health of Australian young people and reducing and preventing the incidence of stroke are among the research projects at The University of Western Australia to receive almost $4 million in funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) fellowship schemes.
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Recognising monogenic diabetes is vital for its management
Monday, 16 October 2017
Distinguishing monogenic diabetes in the young – that is, a rare type of diabetes caused by a single genetic mutation relatively early in life — from other types of diabetes, is crucial for appropriate therapies, prognosis and family screening, according to research that has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
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The Earth and its place in the cosmos during the Age of Discovery - exhibition in the Reid Library
Monday, 16 October 2017
During the Age of Discovery which begins with Magellan's demonstration that the Earth is round, demands for new maps soared and cartographers experimented with how to depict a spherical Earth on paper.
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UWA Engineering Students Shine in the IET Competition
Monday, 16 October 2017
Two UWA engineering students have recently taken out first and second place at the Present Around The World (PATW) flagship event in Western Australia, hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Throssell prepares for the Gold Coast
Monday, 16 October 2017
UWA-West Coast’s Brianna Throssell has her sights set firmly on the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
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Chimps could hold key to good gut health
Friday, 13 October 2017
The gut health of our closest genetic relative, the chimpanzee, will be examined in a study by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA represented in Aussie Stingers squad
Friday, 13 October 2017
The Australian Women’s Water Polo Team, the Aussie Stingers, have named their squad for the upcoming camp to be held 25-31 October at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
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The answer to your 5pm panic!
Friday, 13 October 2017
Do you ever find yourself in a position where you have limited time to prepare and cook a meal? You might get home late from training or work, or just be in a position where you've been busy and time has slipped you by!
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 11 October 2017
Friday, 13 October 2017
Good morning. I am pleased to share that the University has been awarded a contract by the State Government to establish a new Wave Energy Centre in Albany.
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UWA Hockey players on fire as Kookaburras cruise past PNG
Thursday, 12 October 2017
The Kookaburras have opened their 2017 Oceania Cup campaign with a comfortable 30-0 win over Papua New Guinea at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre on Wednesday night.
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Masonic Hall Restoration supported by UWA Convocation
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
The historical Masonic Hall sits on Broadway at the eastern entrance to the University of Western Australia.
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United Nations Recognition for Convocation Councillor
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Dr. Mark Andrich, one of our UWA Convocation Councilors and former Honorary Research Fellow at UWA, has received recognition from the UN in New York for his company’s innovative fintech product, the SustainablePlatform.
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UWA honours Irish President with Honorary Doctorate
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
The President of Ireland His Excellency Michael Higgins has been awarded an honorary doctorate at The University of Western Australia, in recognition of his contribution to global affairs and long-term advocacy on behalf of minority groups including the poor, marginalised and underprivileged.
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New mental health research to support the FIFO sector
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
The State Government has granted The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Centre for Transformative Work Design $498,841 to carry out research into the wellbeing and mental health impact of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) arrangements on workers. The announcement coincides with Mental Health Week.
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Call for academic and general staff nominations to the Academic Board
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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On your marks
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Whether you’re keen to give the 5km run a go, try croquet for the first time or hit the hard spikes in volleyball, Pia Chaffey, UWA Sport’s Programs Coordinator says there’s something for everyone at UWA’s annual Staff Sports Day.
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Travelling internationally on UWA business? Funding available to support international recruitment
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Funding and objectives
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Scientists discover more about the ingredients for star formation
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Astronomers have shed fresh light on the importance of hydrogen atoms in the birth of new stars.
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UWA’s new Summer School and an update on the Education Strategy
Monday, 9 October 2017
Earlier this year the Vice-Chancellor set out the 2017 priorities for the University.
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Young scientists receive Forrest Research Foundation fellowships
Monday, 9 October 2017
An evolutionary biologist fascinated with animal behaviour who hopes to help tackle global problems such as climate change and a psychologist who is working towards advancing our understanding of depression and anxiety have been named recipients of the 2017 Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships at The University of Western Australia.
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Watch out for swooping birds on campus
Saturday, 7 October 2017
Spring is the season when birds such as magpies and willy-wagtails swoop, and the number of birds on campus this year is high.Staff and students please watch out for swooping birds, particularly between the Administration building and Hackett Hall.Tips to protect yourself:
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UWA Civil Engineering Competition Success
Friday, 6 October 2017
Four Civil Engineering students from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, accompanied by Dr.
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New UWA-led wave energy centre to be established in Albany
Friday, 6 October 2017
WA’s renewable energy future has received a boost with the State Government awarding $3.75 million to The University of Western Australia to establish a new wave energy centre in Albany.
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UWA student athlete to captain University Cricket Club
Friday, 6 October 2017
The first round of Western Australian Premier Cricket is underway this weekend, with the UWA Cricket Club squaring off against Joondalup on James Oval.
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UWA players selected for WA Under-22 Ultimate squad
Friday, 6 October 2017
A range of UWA students and UWA Ultimate Club members have been selected for the upcoming Australian Under-22 Ultimate Championships, held in Sydney from 24-26 November 2017. The competition has a state representative structure for players 22 years of age and younger.
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UWA collaborates with leading global research university
Friday, 6 October 2017
Researchers from UWA and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in Korea will benefit from new teaching and research collaborations which will further strengthen a partnership that began in 2015.
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UWA creative writing graduate wins Miles Franklin Literary Award
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Josephine Wilson, a UWA creative writing graduate, has won the 2017 Miles Franklin Literary Award with her second novel, Extinctions.
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'Horrible Science’ inspired WA’s Student Scientist of the Year for 2017
Thursday, 5 October 2017
At a time when Australia’s students are being told they should pursue courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for the good of our nation and humanity, one student from The University of Western Australia needed little encouragement.
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Business School professor leads workplace mental health partnership
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Led by UWA Business School professor, Sharon Parker, the Centre for Transformative Work Design has partnered with The Mental Health Commission to support the development of evidence-based activities and resources within the Centre’s state-wide [email protected] Strategy.
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Staff are invited to the Big Idea UWA Final, Live Pitch Event
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Australia’s social enterprise competition, The Big Idea, is here and UWA has five teams of undergraduate students pitching their ideas for improving the lives of disadvantaged people.
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Diary of a Wombat
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her.
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Travelling internationally on UWA business? Funding available to support international recruitment
Thursday, 5 October 2017
Funding and objectives
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Gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger observed by LIGO and Virgo
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
The University of Western Australia is part of an international team that includes the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo collaboration that have reported the first joint detection of gravitational waves with both the LIGO and Virgo detectors.
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Disruption to phone service at Nedlands campus
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
As part of University IT’s Telephony Upgrade Project, including upgrade of the campus PABX and Line Interface Modules, the phones at Nedlands campus will be out of service from 5.30am Monday 9 October to 7.30am Tuesday 10 October.
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Library research support workshops and seminars
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
The Medical and Dental Library is running the next series of Library Research Support Workshops and Seminars which are appear in the Library Workshops and Events Calendar.
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Renewed focus for UWA-West Coast swimmer
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Olympic silver medallist and UWA-West Coast swimmer Tamsin Cook says she considered quitting swimming entirely earlier this year.
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Megan Lee elected 2018 Guild President
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Megan Lee is a first-year Juris Doctor student and the current Guild Vice-President.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 4 October 2017
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Good morning. You will be aware that the Australian community is currently participating in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 28 September 2017
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Good morning. Last week we launched a new initiative with the WA Mental Health Commission to assist workplaces support employees’ mental health.
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Uni IT service quality benchmarking survey closing soon
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
A brief reminder that the IT Service Quality Survey is still open; if you wish to contribute to the survey you have an opportunity to do so before the closing date of Friday 6 October.
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Asian Studies brings Japan closer to UWA
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Two community engagement events have helped bring Japan closer to UWA.
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French lecturer scoops national teaching award
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
A French lecturer at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious national teaching award.
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UWA Awards and achievements - September 2017
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Compost and clay can ameliorate impact of water stress in agricultural soils
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Applying compost and clay to soil can improve constraints such as water stress in sandy agricultural soils, according to a study published by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA mapping of Crawley campus
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Update: This work will continue over 18 and 19 November.
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UWA water and energy saving efforts
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
UWA strives to minimise energy and water consumption across its buildings through efficient operational plans and promoting awareness across the University community.
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Reid Library transformation takes out global award
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
The Reid Library’s ground-floor refurbishment project has scooped the People’s Choice category in the Shaw Contract Design Awards—a global awards program.
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Masonic Hall restoration works
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Works have begun on the restoration of Masonic Hall and it is anticipated the project will be completed in February 2018.
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Inspirational teacher takes out award
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Associate Professor Denese Playford is one of three teachers from UWA recently recognised in the Federal government’s 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching, Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
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UWA staff sports day
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
The UWA Staff Sports Day will be held on Friday 10 November (11:30am-4:30pm). This is a great opportunity to get out and about with your colleagues.Take part in a campus walk or jog to begin the day and participate in one of many events including:
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Register now for UWA Staff Sports Day - Friday 10 November
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Mark it in your calendars – this year’s UWA Staff Sports Day is on Friday 10 November from 11.30am – 4.30pm.
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EMS teacher recognised for outstanding contribution to student learning
Monday, 2 October 2017
Associate Professor Cosimo Faiello, from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) at the University of Western Australia (UWA), has been recognised among Australia’s finest university educators in the Federal government’s 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Global health reach with the School of Population and Global Health
Monday, 2 October 2017
Although the School of Population and Global Health has been participating in, and leading worldwide health initiatives for many years, it was during the 2016 renewal of the University structure that the School was formally recognised for their important work with the extension of its name.
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Australia and Korea join forces in breast cancer research
Monday, 2 October 2017
Dr Katie Meehan, School of Biomedical Sciences, recently returned from a trip to Seoul with encouraging prospects of pilot research programs studying the link between Indigenous ancestry and its impact on breast cancer outcomes and the role of the immune system in response to head and neck cancer therapy.
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October is National Safe Work Month
Monday, 2 October 2017
The 2017 National Safe Work Month theme is “Sharing safety, knowledge and experience benefits everyone” and Safe Work Australia want you to share the things you do, both big and small, that make your workplace safer and healthier.
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Upcoming works to the Crawley and Nedlands campus telephone system (PABX)
Monday, 2 October 2017
A series of upgrades to the University’s telephone system will be commencing this month, the first of which will take place between 8:30am and 12:30pm (4 hours), Sunday October 8.
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Annual staff appraisal process timeline
Monday, 2 October 2017
The staff appraisal process is a critical part of achieving high performance, service excellence and capability development to enable delivery of the University strategy.
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Team UWA performs well at Uni Games
Monday, 2 October 2017
Last week almost 200 student athletes from UWA competed at the 2017 Australian University Games. This year the Games attracted more than 9000 participants from 42 tertiary institutions across Australia, competing in 33 sports at Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast.
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Australian University Games — Finals Friday Wrap
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Friday marked the closing day of the 2017 Australian University Games, with UWA gaining four pennants across the week of competition.
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UWA Engineering students return from Professional Practicum in China
Friday, 29 September 2017
Seven student ambassadors from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) have returned from a six week professional practicum, within the Master of Professional Engineering (MPE), at The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
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WA teams shoot for success in Australian Hockey League
Friday, 29 September 2017
Western Australia’s Thundersticks and Diamonds kicked off their 2017 Australian Hockey League campaigns with two wins today in a rain-soaked opening day at Perth Hockey Stadium.
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Interested in working with industry but not sure where to start? We're here to help.
Friday, 29 September 2017
UWA’s Innovation Quarter is running a series of new workshops ‘IQ Enterprise Pro’ designed to help UWA researchers build research partnerships with industry, and explore new opportunities for funding and collaboration.
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Australian University Games — Thursday Wrap
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Team UWA wins have kept rolling in on the penultimate day of the Australian University Games at the Gold Coast.
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New drug to supercharge immune cells in the fight against cancer
Thursday, 28 September 2017
A new cancer treatment with the ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body’s immune system has been developed by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
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Business School - telephony upgrade project
Thursday, 28 September 2017
As part of Uni IT’s Telephony Upgrade Project, including upgrade of the campus PABX and Line Interface Modules, the phones in the Business School will be out of service on Tuesday 3 October, from 5.
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Your choice in exercise can lead to healthier eating
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that people who have no choice in the exercise they do are more likely to eat unhealthy food afterwards.
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Australian University Games — Wednesday Wrap
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
While it was a milder day on the Gold Coast, the Australian University Games continue to heat up as Team UWA edges closer to finals.
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UWA student athlete offered National Athlete Support Structure
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Racewalker and UWA Student Athlete Declan Tingay joins the development National Athlete Support Structure (NASS) as one of the 101 athletes in the system.
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Australian University Games — Tuesday Wrap
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
It was another warm day on the Gold Coast where Team UWA again took to the sporting stage.
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Jill Benn is reading digital
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
“Quiet please!” These are words you will never hear echoed through the ground floor at UWA’s Reid Library again. The once silent, independent place of study has emerged into a vibrant, open, central learning and sharing hub for students, staff and the wider community.
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Australian University Games — Monday Wrap
Monday, 25 September 2017
The University of Western Australia has kicked off what should be a strong presence at the 2017 Australian University Games, held on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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New partnership to improve workplace mental health
Friday, 22 September 2017
Researchers at The University Western Australia are to team up with the Western Australian Mental Health Commission to assist workplaces to promote and support employees’ mental health.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 10th October 2017: Kaylene Poon on A history of the Chinese in Western Australia
Friday, 22 September 2017
Gold was the lure for many Chinese coming to Australia.
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2017 award winning brave and beautiful Australian books on display in the Reid Library
Friday, 22 September 2017
Calling all book and design lovers!
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Crawley campus – gas supply shutdown various buildings
Friday, 22 September 2017
Staff and students are advised that the following buildings will have a service interruption to their gas supply on Saturday 23 September from 9am to approximately 1pm to facilitate an upgrade in the existing gas pipeline.
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UWA Hockey Club players ready for Australian Hockey League
Friday, 22 September 2017
With the 2017 Australian Hockey League (AHL) now on the horizon, the Thundersticks (Men’s) and Diamonds (Women’s) are ready as the first round of fixtures hit on Thursday 28 September.
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UWA represented at National Team Championships
Friday, 22 September 2017
A number of swimmers from UWA-West Coast will represent Western Australia over the weekend at the 2017 State Teams Championships.
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Access staff discounts for performances coming up on campus
Friday, 22 September 2017
Three great shows are hitting UWA venues and staff can access a special discount on tickets.
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UWA teachers recognised for outstanding contribution to student learning
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Three teachers from The University of Western Australia are among some of Australia’s finest university educators recognised in the Federal government’s 2017 Australian Awards for University Teaching, Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
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In The Zone: The Blue Zone Conference
Thursday, 21 September 2017
2017 In The Zone Conference – The Blue Zone will bring together more than 30 national and international speakers across business, government and academic sectors to discuss major global challenges affecting our oceans.
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AWESOME Festival hits UWA
Thursday, 21 September 2017
For the very first time, the 2017 AWESOME Festival is partnering with University Theatres to present a spectacular Opening Weekend of events on campus at the University of Western Australia.
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UWA player moves to Croatian League
Thursday, 21 September 2017
UWA Torpedoes’ George Ford has made the move to Croatia after being signed by VK Primorje in the seaside town of Rijeka.
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Exhibition tells the story of the Batavia shipwreck
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
An exhibition presented by the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia (open Saturday 7 October until Saturday 16 December) provides new insights into the mutiny, murder and feats of survival surrounding the infamous Batavia shipwreck, through the eyes of archaeologists, scientists and artists.
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Pterygium a red flag for melanoma, major new study shows
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
A person with a pterygium on the eye is 24 per cent more likely to develop malignant melanoma of the skin, a new study from the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) has revealed.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 20 September 2017
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Good morning. I am pleased to share that a new Academic Promotions College has been established to assist academic staff who would like support to further their careers at the University.
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Students sold on new cutting-edge trading room
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Students from The University of Western Australia’s Business School will have access to a state-of-the-art trading and analysis centre with the opening of The Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room.
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UWA student athlete named in Hockeyroos team
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
The Hockeyroos squad for the upcoming Oceania Cup has been named, with an inclusion for UWA’s own Georgia Wilson.
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Research Forum on Ageing
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
UWA in conjunction with the Local Government Professionals WA Age Friendly Communities Network is hosting a one day research forum on ageing.
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Special graduation ceremony in honour of His Excellency Michael D Higgins, the President of Ireland
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Staff are invited to attend a very special graduation ceremony to celebrate the work and recognise the significant contribution to society of His Excellency Michael D Higgins, the President of Ireland.
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Have your say on IT service quality and you could win one of two $200 Visa prepaid gift cards.
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
The University of Western Australia is again conducting a benchmarking survey on IT service quality which will allow us to compare our service with other universities in Australia and New Zealand.
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Relay for Life UWA – 14-15 October Oak Lawn
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Please note the event will now take place on Oak Lawn and not Riley Oval.
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UWA Professor recognised for global leadership in agriculture research
Monday, 18 September 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Hackett Professor of Agriculture Kadambot Siddique has been recognised on the international stage for his global contribution to dryland agriculture.
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Portable DNA sequencers help African farmers fight crop disease
Monday, 18 September 2017
Scientists at The University of Western Australia are using new portable DNA sequencing technology for the first time in East Africa to help farmers fight the devastating impact of crop disease.
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UWA debutant critical to Perth rugby win
Monday, 18 September 2017
Perth Spirit debutant Clay Uyen, who plays for UWA Rugby Club, proved to be a critical player for the Perth Spirit team as they ran riot against the Greater Sydney Rams in the National Rugby Championship.
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Academic Promotions College
Monday, 18 September 2017
UWA's new Academic Promotions College is a forward-thinking initiative to provide guidance and coaching on the University's promotion framework for academic staff looking to enhance their careers at the University.
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UWA Hockey round-up
Friday, 15 September 2017
This weekend sees the finals of the men’s and women’s Premier 1 hockey leagues. After a strong competition since March, the places have been decided and the teams ready for their Grand Final matches.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 13 September 2017
Friday, 15 September 2017
Good morning. It was wonderful to see one of our graduates recognised on the national stage with Josephine Wilson winning the Miles Franklin Award for Extinctions, published by UWA Publishing.
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Collaborating across oceans
Friday, 15 September 2017
Professor Erika Techera was UWA’s first female Dean of Law, and at the start of the year she made another groundbreaking step when she was appointed Director of the Oceans Institute.
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Plant scientist first Australian to win top American award
Thursday, 14 September 2017
The University of Western Australia’s internationally recognised authority on herbicide resistance in plants, Professor Stephen Powles, has won the American Chemical Society International Award for Research in agrochemicals.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2017 Newsletter
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2017
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UWA athlete Stephen Clough profile
Thursday, 14 September 2017
UWA student Stephen Clough got into pole vaulting at 16 after years in athletics such as long jump. Fast-forward to today and Stephen has a string of national competitions, a bachelor’s degree, and a spot representing Australia at the recent Summer Universiade in Taipei all under his belt.
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Another International Achievement for Shaun Hern Lee
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Fifteen year old Shuan Hern Lee has once again made the AMEB proud, this time winning
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Pritchard Francis and UWA Celebrate 15 years of Scholarship
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
The University of Western Australia and Pritchard Francis recently celebrated the 15 year anniversary of the Pritchard Francis Scholarship in Civil Engineering.
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--UPDATE--Gas testing and gas odour remediation, outside Psychology Building (347)
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
--UPDATE--14 September 2017
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UWA League of Legends team win Grand Final
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Team UWA continued their perfect unbeaten record in the Oceanic University Championship by winning the Grand Final.
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Researching without the red tape
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Eighteen months ago Jeremy Rigg came on board as Associate Director of UWA’s new Risk and Legal team. With degrees in Law and Science and seven years’ previous experience working at Murdoch University, Jeremy (a UWA graduate) has an appreciation of the wide-ranging issues universities face.
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UWA Professors admitted to The Academy of Social Sciences in Australia
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Four UWA professors have been elected Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). Fellows are elected to the Academy by their peers on the basis of a distinguished contribution to one or more of the social sciences.
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Research Week wows the crowds
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Crowds of more than 5000 visitors came to Research Week (4-8 Sept) and chose from 60 diverse events that demonstrated the work of our researchers.
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Have a design or digital project you want advice on? Face-to-face briefing sessions now available.
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Digital and Creative Services (DCS) is now offering face-to-face briefing sessions to assist clients using their services.
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Planned IT maintenance - 26 September
Monday, 11 September 2017
On Tuesday 26 September planned maintenance to UniConnect's VPN services will be carried out from 6am-8am.
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International award for early childhood researcher
Friday, 8 September 2017
A researcher from UWA’s Graduate School of Education has won the 2017 European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) Student Research Award.
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Biomedical engineering student wins UWA's Three Minute Thesis
Friday, 8 September 2017
PhD student Gavrielle Untracht who is studying optical and biomedical engineering at UWA will be competing in the national finals of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Queensland in October after winning the competition at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA graduate wins 2017 Miles Franklin Award
Friday, 8 September 2017
Josephine Wilson, a graduate of The University of Western Australia, has won the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her second novel Extinctions, published in 2016 by UWA Publishing.
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UWA athlete Cruz Hogan profile
Friday, 8 September 2017
UWA student Cruz Hogan gave WAIS a rundown of what it means to be an elite javelin athlete.
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UWA-West Coast Swimmer helps kick off appeal
Thursday, 7 September 2017
Feeling revived after a European summer holiday, UWA-West Coast’s Brianna Throssell has dived straight into training hoping to qualify for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 6 September 2017
Thursday, 7 September 2017
Good morning. I was thrilled to see UWA improve 14 places to 111 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings released yesterday.
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Giving back
Thursday, 7 September 2017
With a civil engineer, mechanical engineer and software engineer in the family, it’s no wonder Brittany Ding wants to follow this trend.
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Backyard astronomy helps explosive discovery
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
In a typical year, there are predicted to be around 50 novae—nuclear explosions on the surface of white dwarf stars—in our galaxy.
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Young women encouraged to follow their dreams of a career in STEM
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
More than 100 Year 9 and 10 female students yesterday learnt about some of the exciting career opportunities available to them in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at an event held at The University of Western Australia.
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Back to school!
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Professor Marshall visisted Kingsway Christian College in Darch last week to speak to students about his Nobel Prize journey.
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Can positive parenting really transform lives of children?
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Internationally recognised parenting expert Professor Matthew Sanders will focus on the role of evidence-based parenting programs in preventing serious problems in children when he delivers the inaugural Robin Winkler lecture at The University of Western Australia on Wednesday night.
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Classroom simulation to help pre-service teachers
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Entering the classroom for the first time is a daunting prospect for many pre-service teachers.
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Fieldwork in complex and hostile places
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Dr Scott Flower is an ex-soldier, with stints as a professional mountain rescuer in New Zealand and intelligence analyst at ASIO also under his belt.
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UWA awards and achievements in August 2017
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA improves in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
The University of Western Australia has climbed 14 places to 111 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (226) - notice of works
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
As part of the EZONE UWA project, certain ground floor labs of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering building (226) are undergoing refurbishment works commencing on Wednesday 6 September 2017.Activities occurring:
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Citizen Science Grant for ICRAR to build on Galaxy Explorer
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
ICRAR (the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research) has received a $350k Citizen Science Grant to build on the website, Galaxy Explorer, which was developed to enlist the help of Australians to classify galaxies. Through Galaxy Explorer over 200,000 galaxies have already been classified.
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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences grant and award application deadlines
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
SEPTEMBER DEADLINES
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Newly refurbished Medical and Dental Library
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Today (6 September) we celebrate the re-opening of the UWA Medical and Dental Library which has undergone an extensive refurbishment over the past 10 months.
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Book your UWA travel through Concur TRAVEL and go in the draw for Qantas vouchers
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
It has been nearly one year since UWA introduced Concur and 7,183 approved travel bookings have already been made.
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Saudi teachers develop their skills in WA schools
Monday, 4 September 2017
Some of Saudi Arabia’s most promising teachers are developing their skills in a unique WA program.
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Monopoly reflects real-life housing crisis
Monday, 4 September 2017
Australia’s housing affordability crisis has been likened to the board game Monopoly, with a researcher from The University of Western Australia demonstrating striking comparisons between current trends in house prices and disposable income with the game’s probable outcomes.
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Monopoly reflects real-life housing crisis
Monday, 4 September 2017
Australia’s housing affordability crisis has been likened to the board game Monopoly, with a researcher from The University of Western Australia demonstrating striking comparisons between current trends in house prices and disposable income with the game’s probable outcomes.
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UWA-West Coast dominate state competition
Monday, 4 September 2017
UWA-West Coast proved to be the strongest team at the WA State Short Course Swimming Championships. This led to several athletes being selected to represent Western Australia in the upcoming Short Course Championship in Canberra, between 22 and 24 September.
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Light the Night - 6 October
Monday, 4 September 2017
UWA has again partnered with the Leukaemia Foundation for Light the Night, an inspiring evening culminating in a lantern walk through our beautiful grounds on Friday 6 October.
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UWA Medical School celebrates 60th anniversary
Friday, 1 September 2017
2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the UWA Medical School and to celebrate, the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series is showcasing the work of UWA medical alumni.
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UWA opens its doors for 2017 Open Day
Friday, 1 September 2017
The University of Western Australia opened its doors on 13 August to eager prospective students, families and friends for its annual Open Day, the University’s the largest community engagement and recruitment event.
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New collaborative zones for refurbished Beasley Law Library
Thursday, 31 August 2017
UWA Law School students now have access to a library that provides increased opportunities for technology use and collaborative work.
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Autism researcher awarded prestigious Eureka Award
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Leading autism researcher, Professor Andrew Whitehouse from The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute, has been awarded the most prestigious award in the country for young researchers – the 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science for 2017.
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World-first hypertension treatment a success
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have taken a step forward in the fight against high blood pressure after the first human trials of a ground-breaking treatment produced successful results.
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High achieving health and medical students celebrated at annual prize ceremony
Thursday, 31 August 2017
A celebration for UWA’s high achieving health and medical students was held on Wednesday, 9 August, with the Faculty Prize Ceremony Breakfast. Professor Sean Hood welcomed all guests which included the student winners, prize donors, alumni and Faculty academics.
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Memories for Uniroos as Taipei Universiade finishes
Thursday, 31 August 2017
There will be plenty to reflect on for the largest ever Uniroos team, finishing 17th with four gold medals. There was a strong showing of UWA students in the Australian team, who were provided with a strong experience of competing in one of the largest sporting events of the year.
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Shell, Wesfarmers, CBH executives join UWA Business School Board
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Three high profile WA business leaders have been appointed to the UWA Business School Board.
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New centre a game changer for understanding cell behaviour
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Australian scientists and researchers will have access to one of the world’s most advanced optical microscopy facilities with the opening of the Nikon Centre of Excellence in Optical Microscopy at The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA).
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 30 August 2017
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Good morning. Last week we hosted an important gathering of ministers, dignitaries and business leaders from our region to discuss ways to address modern slavery.
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Shell, Wesfarmers, CBH executives join UWA Business School Board
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Three high profile WA business leaders have been appointed to the UWA Business School Board.
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R U OK?Day quiz night to raise awareness of mental health in law
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
A 90s-themed quiz night organised by the UWA law students’ Blackstone Society is set to raise awareness of mental health issues in the legal profession.
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Perth’s position In the Zone
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Since 2009 In the Zone has been challenging West Australians to look north. Once pigeon-holed as the most isolated capital city, if you take a latitudinal perspective the strategic role Perth can play in the Indo-Pacific is more apparent.
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UWA graduates among highest paid in country
Monday, 28 August 2017
Graduates of The University of Western Australia are earning the second-highest starting salary in Australia, according to The Good Universities Guide released today by Good Education Group.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 12th September 2017: Eddie Marcus on No taxation without representation: Discontent in early Perth
Monday, 28 August 2017
No one likes being taxed, but the first settlers of the Swan River Colony felt that taxation was doubly unfair. Not only had they moved to the other side of the globe to avoid such a heavy burden in the motherland, they weren’t yet making any money in their new ventures.
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UWA mesothelioma researcher receives top NHMRC Awards
Monday, 28 August 2017
Dr Willem (Joost) Lesterhuis, a researcher with the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases at the University of Western Australia was recently awarded a NHMRC Excellence Award for being the top ranked RD Wright Biomedical career development fellowship applicant.
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Dr Brand recognised for excellence in health professional education
Monday, 28 August 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Dr Gabrielle Brand was awarded the Flinders University ANZAHPE Award for Excellence in Health Professions Education for her research and innovative resource to support excellence in the delivery of patient-centred health care.
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UWA West Coast swimmer takes bronze at FINA Junior Champs
Monday, 28 August 2017
The FINA World Junior Swimming Championships will finish today after its start in Indianapolis on 23 August. The Australian team currently holds 4 bronze medals, whilst the home nation USA leads the tally with 22 medals across all competitions.
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UWA promotes Australian research and teaching partnerships in Korea
Monday, 28 August 2017
UWA first hosted a Partnership Forum with Korea's Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in 2016 to build research and teaching partnerships. Its success has led to a second event which will be held in Seoul on 21-22 September 2017.
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Preserving Aboriginal heritage
Monday, 28 August 2017
Ngarluma man, Patrick Churnside is passionate about preserving Aboriginal heritage and culture through performing ‘tjaabi’ or ancient songs from his homeland in the Pilbara.
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Comic books, contracts and the law
Friday, 25 August 2017
Comic books could be the future of law, according to one finalist in the 2017 UWA IQ Awards.
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EMS PhD Candidate Wins ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year
Friday, 25 August 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences congratulates Mr David Gozzard, member of The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) and PhD candidate from UWA’s School of Physics and Astrophysics who was named ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year at the 2017 Premier’s Science Awards.
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Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autism
Friday, 25 August 2017
A link between masculine facial features and autism has been discovered by researchers from The University of Western Australia, Telethon Kids Institute and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.
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Researchers discover Australian canyons are hotspots for fish life
Friday, 25 August 2017
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia has found that underwater canyons may be critical and overlooked habitats for many commercially valuable species of fish such as tuna, swordfish and mackerel.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 23 August 2017
Friday, 25 August 2017
Good morning. Enhancing the UWA student experience is one of our key priorities and as I’ve previously shared we have been developing a new education strategy to help achieve this.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 16 August 2017
Friday, 25 August 2017
Good morning. I am pleased to announce that our position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities has improved by five places to 91; an achievement which places us in the top five of Australian universities.
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Breakthrough in drought resistant barley
Thursday, 24 August 2017
An international team including researchers from The University of Western Australia have made a significant breakthrough in the development of drought resistant barley.
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Brain Tumour Association supports UWA research
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Representatives of the Brain Tumour Association of WA recently presented a $3000 cheque to Professor Anna Nowak to support brain tumour research at the University of Western Australia.
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UWA athlete Georgia Wilson profile
Thursday, 24 August 2017
UWA student Georgia Wilson is a field hockey player with a bright future, and gives an insight into the life of an elite athlete below.
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Marriage equality debate - support for staff
Thursday, 24 August 2017
The political process to enable change on marriage equality in Australia is currently under debate and there will be a postal plebiscite. Ballot papers will start arriving in the mail from 12 September and eligible voters have until 6pm on 7 November 2017 to send in their vote.
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Leading from the front
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Warwick Calkin, UWA’s new Chief Information Officer, has spent the last decade working across the globe from Melbourne to the Netherlands, Vancouver and Saskatoon where the temperature didn’t rise over -40 degrees one winter.
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Leading marketer joins The University of Western Australia
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Leading Western Australian marketer, Owen Davies, has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at The University of Western Australia.
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Human rights under spotlight
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Humanitarianism and human rights will be in focus when the Australian Academy of the Humanities holds its 48th Annual Symposium in Fremantle from 15-17 November.
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Ancient Australia in the spotlight at UWA Research Week
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Find out about the global significance of WA’s unique rock art, experience the wonders of the night sky, learn about ancient Indigenous songs from the Pilbara or help choose the winner as students are challenged to outline their research in only three minutes during The University of Western Australia’s Research Week.
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City to Surf road closures this Sunday 27 August
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Be advised that there are some road closures taking place for the City to Surf on Sunday 27 August.
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Success for UWA Football Teams as season draws to a close
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
The final games of the regular home/away season saw victories for both the A Grade and A Colts UWA Football sides, and led to strong table finishes.
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$6 million to commercialise EMS Research in new medical start-up
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences’ (EMS) Senior Research Fellow, Dr Brendan Kennedy, leads the cross-disciplinary research team behind the newly established Perth Company, OncoRes Medical.
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Mechanical Engineering student wins first prize in the Mimics Innovation Award
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is celebrating the success of one its Mechanical Engineering students and Harry Perkins Researcher, Nikhilesh Bappoo, who has won first prize in the Mimics Innovation Award, Asia-Pacific Region, at the International Society of Biomechanics conference in Brisbane.
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Results inbound for Taipei Universiade
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
With the 29th Summer Universiade underway in Taipei, results are beginning to roll in for the Uniroos, with many more sports yet to play.
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Chief Marketing Officer announcement
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Dear colleagues
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UWA’s enhanced education strategy
Monday, 21 August 2017
Dear colleagues,The strategy’s four projects are in the early consultation stage and key project officers are sourcing input from staff and students as well as external stakeholders. More on each of the projects is below:
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IEEE Student Society welcomes back UWA engineering graduates to share their experiences with current students
Monday, 21 August 2017
This week the UWA IEEE Student Society, chaired by Chenxi (Nancy) Chong, welcomed back three UWA engineering graduates as a panel to share their experiences and advice for the design project units in the Master of Professional Engineering.
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Getting the best out of our brains
Monday, 21 August 2017
Student innovators and graduates from The University of Western Australia are developing a headset that can monitor human brain waves and stimulate the brain to improve concentration and boost the brain’s performance.
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UWA players among those selected for national development squads
Monday, 21 August 2017
A strong number of Western Australian hockey players were recently selected to join national development squads for 2017.
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Postgraduate students help drive excellence in research
Monday, 21 August 2017
UWA has teamed up with Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) in a new collaboration to help drive excellence in research for the mining and resources sector.
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Top NHMRC Fellow tackling one of WA’s biggest issues
Monday, 21 August 2017
For Dutchman Dr Joost Lesterhuis the decision to move his family to Perth was fairly straight-forward even though he wasn’t 100% sure where in Australia he was moving to.
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Chinese literature, temples and the Great Wall of China
Friday, 18 August 2017
What better place to study Chinese literature than in China?
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Resistance to major fungal disease in oilseed crops now possible
Friday, 18 August 2017
In a world first, researchers from The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University in India have found the key to resistance to Sclerotinia stem rot, a major fungal disease in Brassica oilseed crops globally.
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Faulty gene linked to obesity in adults
Friday, 18 August 2017
Groundbreaking new research linking obesity and metabolic dysfunction to a problem in the energy generators in cells has been published by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia.
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Leading lactology researcher joins UWA in world first
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Breastfeeding mothers in Western Australia will be among the first to benefit from one of the world’s leading researchers in lactology joining The University of Western Australia.
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Aussie Juniors Finish World Champs Ranked 11th
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Australia’s junior water polo World Championship team has finished in 11th place after defeating China 14-3 in their final classification match of the tournament in Serbia.
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UWA congratulates Premier’s Science Awards winners
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
A prominent cancer surgeon and a world leader in plant science are among The University of Western Australia’s winners of this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
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UWA moves up in world rankings
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
The University of Western Australia has climbed five places in the Academic Ranking of World Universities to be placed 91st in the world.
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UWA League of Legends team advance to Grand Final
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
The Oceanic University Championship is a new competition as a part of Australian University Games that pits the best of the best League of Legends players against each other for gaming supremacy.
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Applications for the Fay Gale Fellowships 2018 open this week
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Dear colleagues,
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275 million-year-old starfish fossil found in Western Australia
Monday, 14 August 2017
A research team led by The University of Western Australia has discovered a 275 million-year-old fossilised starfish-like creature in the north-west town of Gascoyne Junction.
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Evans hits new personal best
Monday, 14 August 2017
Western Australian and UWA-West Coast swim star Blair Evans has won a bronze medal and set a new personal best in the 400m IM at the Berlin World Cup short-course meet in Germany.
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Beasley Law Library re-opens following refurbishment
Monday, 14 August 2017
The University Library together with the UWA Law School is pleased to re-open the Beasley Law Library following the partial refurbishment of the ground floor.
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Australia send biggest Uniroos team ever to University Games in Taipei
Friday, 11 August 2017
Australia is on track to send its biggest Uniroos team ever to the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei, Taiwan, as 186 student-athletes prepare for the competition from 19 - 30 August 2017.
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Macbeth coming to the Octagon
Friday, 11 August 2017
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”
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New Chair to advance research in the offshore petroleum industry
Thursday, 10 August 2017
The University of Western Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Phil Watson to the role of Shell Chair in Offshore Engineering to strengthen research and industry collaboration in WA’s offshore petroleum industry.
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Aboriginal students published in Australian Poetry Journal
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Three students from the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia have had poems published in the prestigious Australian Poetry Journal.
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New drug to benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have developed an innovative approach to prevent one of the most serious side-effects of chemotherapy, known as myelosuppression.
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Studying medicine in the 21st century
Thursday, 10 August 2017
In the year of the Medical School's 60th anniversary, it seems the pace of groundbreaking medical research and innovation is accelerating faster now than ever.
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Wear It Purple Day - 25 August
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Wear It Purple is a youth-led organisation that supports rainbow young people.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 9 August 2017
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Good morning. This week I have been visiting faculty leadership teams to hear their feedback regarding the implementation of Renewal.
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Award for Melody Kelly
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Congratulations to Melody Kelly on winning the AMEB award at the Geraldton Music Festival 2017. She performed "In the Eyes of a Tiger" and also entered and won the Modern Piano Solo Preliminary playing "Big Beat".
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-july-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2017
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UWA researchers investigate beetroot juice
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
UWA PhD candidate Georgie Kent and researcher Peter Peeling were recently involved in a new Journal of Sports Sciences paper which investigated the effect of beetroot juice on performance during cycling in the heat.
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Please ensure your work areas and surrounds are tidy before Open Day this weekend
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
As you will be aware this Sunday 13 August is UWA’s Annual Open Day where the University will be on display.
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Convocation - Celebrating graduate achievement
Monday, 7 August 2017
Convocation’s challenges include maintaining meaningful contact with its many members, communication with them and the promotion and celebration of stories of the success of its broad local and international membership. The new Alumni Connect outlet presents just such an opportunity.
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UWA Judo Club members make World Cadet Judo Championships in Chile
Monday, 7 August 2017
Maria Swan and Rhys Allan are off to Chile on Sunday to fight for Australia. The Churchlands SHS students are in the under-18 national team that will take part in the world cadet judo championships.
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Congratulations to Professor Tim Inglis and the Encompass Consortium for winning the Discovery Award of the Longitude prize
Friday, 4 August 2017
Congratulations to Professor Tim Inglis and the Encompass Consortium for winning the Discovery Award of the Longitude prize
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HBF Stadium - car park works and bus stop relocation
Friday, 4 August 2017
On Monday 7 August VenuesWest will coommence works to increase safety and improve traffic flow in car park 3 at the HBF Stadium (main car park). MORE DETAILS HERE
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UWA paddler competes in Romania
Friday, 4 August 2017
Three Western Australian paddlers recently competed at the Junior and U23 World Championships in Romania.
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Achievement for Shuan Hern Lee in USA
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
The AMEB would like to congratulate Shuan Hern Lee on emerging as the first prize winner of the 2017 International e-Piano Competition in Minneapolis, USA.
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New centre enables largest marine research capability in Indian Ocean rim
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Western Australia and the Nation are set to become a global leader in marine and ocean research with the opening today of a new multi-million dollar research centre at The University of Western Australia.
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Major boost for dementia funding
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Research into dementia has been given a major funding boost with the Federal Government awarding $40 million to a range of research projects to improve the lives of people living with dementia.
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FINA World Championships end in Budapest
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
With the FINA World Championships in Budapest now over, the results have revealed both success and defeat for the Australian team. Some of the biggest names in Australian water sports competed against the world’s best in an effort to win big for the Green and Gold.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 2 August 2017
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Good morning. Semester 2 classes have begun for the majority of our students and campus certainly feels busy and bustling.
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UWA EMS students reflect on Broome
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Twelve Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) student ambassadors have returned from a unique trip to the Kimberley. The students explored Western Australia’s remote Broome region, promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics to high school students.
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Awards and achievements - July 2017
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Survey reveals why WA horses are saddled with tooth decay
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Horses fed oaten hay are almost three times more likely to develop tooth decay according to a new study at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA student ready for the Avon Descent
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
The Avon Descent has developed into one of Western Australia’s premiere sporting events, attracting competitors and spectators from across the globe.
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Helping the next generation aspire to greatness
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
For Jack Bao, his studies at UWA and teaching language in his first year out of University in Paraburdoo have provided the perfect mix of experience for his current role as Aspire Outreach Officer.
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Cara MacNish announcement
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Dear colleagues
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 26 July 2017
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Good morning. On Tuesday 1 August findings from Australia’s first comprehensive student survey on sexual assault and harassment will be released as part of the Respect. Now. Always. initiative.
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UWA MBA alumni launch book of management insights
Monday, 31 July 2017
The future of work, organisational culture, diversity and strategy: no topic is off limits for the UWA MBA Full Time 2016 cohort.
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UWA opens its doors to future students and families
Monday, 31 July 2017
Future students, parents and the community are invited to explore the campus and find out everything they need to know about studying at The University of Western Australia at this year’s Open Day on Sunday 13 August from 10am to 4pm.
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Respect. Now. Always. survey results
Monday, 31 July 2017
Today’s national release of the results of the Respect. Now. Always. survey highlights that The University of Western Australia, along with all universities, needs to further build on our efforts to make our community safe.
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Temporary car park closure - Friday 4 August
Monday, 31 July 2017
Please be advised that car park 23 with be closed on Friday 4 August from 7am to approximately 12pm.
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August 2017 graduations and parking
Monday, 31 July 2017
On Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 August 2017 there will be some parking restrictions to a number of car parks at UWA for graduation ceremonies.
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6 Tips for Keeping Healthy this Semester
Monday, 31 July 2017
Being a student is much more than lectures and exams.
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UWA engineering subjects in world’s Top 10
Friday, 28 July 2017
Engineering subject areas taught at the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering (CEME) at the University of WA have been rated among the Top 10 in the world.
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UWA researcher a finalist for 2017 Eureka Prize
Friday, 28 July 2017
Leading autism researcher, Professor Andrew Whitehouse from The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute, has today been named a finalist in the 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science.
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Could too much sitting be bad for our brain?
Friday, 28 July 2017
In many aspects of our life when we need to use our brain power, we tend to sit down: at school, at work, reading, using our mobile phones or watching television.
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International student puts local ecotourism under the microscope
Friday, 28 July 2017
A world away from the bustle of his home city of Tehran in Iran, Reza Gohari was drawn to study a Masters of Ecotourism at UWA Albany as a unique opportunity to further develop his career in tourism.
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Professor Marshall welcomes Study Abroad students from China
Friday, 28 July 2017
This week, UWA welcomed its very first cohort of Study Abroad students from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
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Electronic newsletters accessible to all UWA staff
Friday, 28 July 2017
The Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) receives a number of electronic newsletters that cover international events related to the higher education sector.
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Doctors play key role keeping women breast cancer-free longer
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia believe General Practitioners can play an important role in ensuring women persist with cancer treatment.
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Support a great cause at Save the Children book sale
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
The University branch of Save the Children Australia will hold its annual book sale in Winthrop Hall, below the UWA clock tower, from Friday 18 August to Wednesday 23 August.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 26 July 2017
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Good morning. On Tuesday 1 August findings from Australia’s first comprehensive student survey on sexual assault and harassment will be released as part of the Respect. Now. Always. initiative.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 19 July 2017
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Good morning. Yesterday we welcomed the Minister for Agriculture and Food Alannah MacTiernan and other stakeholders to campus for an agricultural industry forum to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
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Lecturers invite your graduate students to apply for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Invite your top students to apply for the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship of up to $120,000 for research or coursework study at graduate level.
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Brainy WA students set for national Brain Bee championships
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
More than 90 of WA’s brightest Year 10 students have competed in the WA Brain Bee championships at The University of Western Australia, with one student and one team to go on to compete in the national finals.
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UWA student sits the State’s first oral PhD exam
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Last week PhD candidate Gundula Winter successfully defended her thesis into the physical wave transformation and water flow across fringing reefs, and in a first for WA, she did this through an oral exam.
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Healthy sharks sustain healthy oceans
Monday, 24 July 2017
A team from The University of Western Australia has completed a four month research expedition looking for signs of healthy coral reefs in the remote Kimberley.
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NOTICE - Drill rig on site - Old Pharmacology building (412) Thursday 27 July
Monday, 24 July 2017
A drill rig will be on campus near the Old Pharmacology building (412) to conduct ground cone penetration tests and building footprint tests from 7am to approximately 1pm on Thursday 27 July 2017.
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Research Week is back from 4-8 September 2017
Monday, 24 July 2017
Research Week is nearly here and you have an opportunity to support colleagues by attending some of the fascinating events including archaeological discoveries of rock art, cell science through to virtual reality and driverless vehicles.
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UWA Choral Society performs REQUIEM
Monday, 24 July 2017
REQUIEM
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Two EMS Researchers win large grant for UWA
Friday, 21 July 2017
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) researchers in the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, Dr Mehrdad Kimiaei and Dr Hongwei An, have won a Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) Grant, a first for the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the oil and gas industry.
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No time like the present to connect with students
Friday, 21 July 2017
Andrew O’Brien, UWA’s new Director of Student Experience, is passionate about the higher education sector and he’s certainly brought this passion to UWA.
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Find key services for your research at ORE
Friday, 21 July 2017
The Office of Research Enterprise (ORE) is directing you to services via a new homepage that will assist with your entire research lifecycle including sourcing, securing and managing research funding through to commercialising your work.
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Exhibition celebrates the culture of Milingimbi Island
Thursday, 20 July 2017
A new art exhibition Milingimbi: A Living Culture, a selection of works from the school of art from Milingimbi Island will feature works from Milingimbi Island, an island located approximately 500 kilometres east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
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WAIS rounds up its top five recovery tips for elite athletes
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Whilst training is a key factor in the success of an elite athlete, recovery is another aspect which cannot be ignored. Neglecting to perform the appropriate recovery following a training session can have detrimental effects on athlete performance in the following days.
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UWA finalists announced in Premier's Science Awards
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Ten academics from The University of Western Australia have been announced as finalists in the 2017 Premier’s Science Awards.
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Planned UWA wifi maintenance - 22/23 July
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Planned maintenance to all UWA Wireless Services (except Unifi Guest) will occur from Saturday 22 July 8:00am to Sunday 23 July 6:00pm. These services are:
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Three UWA City Beach water polo athletes to represent Australia at the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest.
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
With the biennial championships commencing this week in Hungary, both the men’s Sharks and women’s Stingers squads will be well represented by local talent.
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Indigenous high school students shoot for the stars
Monday, 17 July 2017
Thirty-four Year 10 Indigenous students from around the State spent their school holidays learning a raft of new skills from wheelchair basketball to building a strong bridge and making moulds of teeth.
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Student invention unlocks potential of pilotless aerial vehicles
Monday, 17 July 2017
A 19-year-old law student from The University of Western Australia has invented a pilotless aerial vehicle that is capable of flying five times longer than many drones currently on the market.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 8th August 2017: Roy Stall on New Norcia – a little bit of Spain in Western Australia
Monday, 17 July 2017
In 1846 two Spanish monks, Dom Rosendo Salvado and Dom Joseph Serra, members of the Order of Saint Benedict, arrived in Western Australia with the intention of becoming missionaries.
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Introducing UWA’s new Chief Financial Officer
Friday, 14 July 2017
Jonathan Cowper, UWA’s new Chief Financial Officer, has always enjoyed working in new industries and cultures.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 12 July 2017
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Good morning. I am pleased to share we are introducing an enhanced UWA Summer School this year to provide our students with more flexible study options and help drive excellence in education.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 5 July 2017
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Good morning. I was thrilled to see that two UWA subject areas have been ranked in the world’s top 10 and four were recognised as number one in Australia by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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Health of parents before and during pregnancy linked to fatty liver in teenagers
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
A Perth study, led by researchers from The University of Western Australian, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and the Western Australian Cohort (Raine) Study has discovered that a significant part of the risk for fatty liver in teenagers is linked to their parent’s health and lifestyle before and during their mother’s pregnancy.
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Student Engineers build opportunities at Orlando competition
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Two lucky student ambassadors from The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Science (EMS) returned from a US competition earlier this year, activating sustainable and innovative geotechnical career opportunities for University of Western Australia (UWA) students in the global arena.
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UWA Student represents Australia at World Rowing Cup
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
The Australian Rowing Team is heading home after the final day of racing at World Rowing Cup (WRC) 3 in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Accelerate your research with ON, powered by CSIRO
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Applications are now open for ON, Australia’s sci-tech accelerator designed to help researchers translate their big ideas into real-life impact.
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Director, Human Resources announcement
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
The University confirms the resignation of Sandra Ventre, Director Human Resources with effect on 30 June 2017.
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Dolphins follow WA fishing trawlers for food
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
New research shows that the offshore dolphin population in the area of the Pilbara Trawl Fishery is smaller than previously thought, and that some dolphins are faithful to following fishing trawlers over days, weeks and years.
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Janet Holmes à Court exhibition opens at UWA
Monday, 10 July 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery presents a new art exhibition featuring a selection of works from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection.
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In-principle agreement reached on enterprise agreements
Monday, 10 July 2017
The University of Western Australia and the National Tertiary Education Union have reached an in-principle agreement on the proposed 2017 enterprise agreements, with both parties committed to delivering new agreements for staff at UWA that are fair and reasonable.
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SEA Games beckons 12 years on, for ex UWA Student and national swimmer turned fencer
Monday, 10 July 2017
UWA Alumni and Perth-based doctor returns for KL Games as a fencer after last competing in the pool in 2005.
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Team UWA takes out WA Uni Games
Monday, 10 July 2017
Last week Team UWA won the 2017 WA University Games after three compelling days of competition in Bunbury. In what marks the final WA University Games, it was fitting UWA won the championship after dominating the tournament for the last decade.
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Social Impact Festival aims to inspire social change
Friday, 7 July 2017
The University of Western Australia will host more than 50 major public events as part of the 2017 Social Impact Festival, which runs between Tuesday 18 and Friday 28 July.
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Open Day 2017 is coming in August
Friday, 7 July 2017
Open Day is the largest recruitment and community engagement event on the University’s calendar. It’s designed to inspire potential students to study at UWA and includes an extensive community engagement program.
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Making arts happen
Thursday, 6 July 2017
He is the new guy in town, but not so new in the art space.
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UWA staff selected for Antarctic leadership program
Thursday, 6 July 2017
An environmental economics researcher and a neuropsychologist from The University of Western Australia are among 80 women from 13 countries around the world selected to take part in the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica.
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Planned wifi maintenance
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Please be aware that the University wireless services (on all campuses) will be unavailable for up to 10 minutes while infrastructure upgrades are being carried out on Monday 17 July from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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Speech and Drama News
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
The AMEB (WA) sponsors the Perth Speech and Drama Festival every year, and has done so almost since its inception.
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UWA takes the cake in final Regional Uni Games
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
At the end of day two, several teams finished in top two places, sending them straight through to grand finals, including ten pin, touch, women’s and men’s volleyball, and men’s basketball.
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Team UWA peforms well on day two, as the competition heats up.
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
Kicking off day two in Bunbury for Western Uni Games, the women’s volleyball team (Lead by Western Uni Games team captain Desiree Tan) had an early fixture braving the morning chill to win 2-0 against Murdoch.
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EECE student gains second prize in the IEEE Australia Council Postgraduate Student Paper Contest
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) would like to congratulate Shenglong Yu (Samson) and his supervisors Professor Tyrone Fernando and Professor Herbert Iu, for gaining second place in the IEEE Australia Council Postgraduate Student Paper Contest.
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An introduction to Convocation
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
Convocation Council welcomes Professor Kent Anderson, Deputy Vice Chancellor Community and Engagement’s, initiative in facilitating Convocation “button” access to its membership through the “Conversations”, to be included monthly in Alumni Connect.
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Team UWA finish day one with a mixed bag of results at the 2017 Western Uni Games
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
Day one has ended with a mixed bag of results for Team UWA in a chilly first day of play at the 2017 Western University Games, in Bunbury Western Australia
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Service portal release delay
Tuesday, 4 July 2017
As a result of issues identified during testing, IT have decided to delay the release of the Service Portal & Service Desk upgrade.
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UWA welcomes international students to NAIDOC Week
Monday, 3 July 2017
Students from universities around the world have today experienced a traditional smoking ceremony and welcome to country as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations at The University of Western Australia.
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Awards and achievements - June 2017
Monday, 3 July 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA's leading cancer researchers awarded $18 million
Monday, 3 July 2017
World-leading cancer research projects led by The University of Western Australia have today received a boost with $18 million in funding from the Cancer Research Trust and other partners.
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Team UWA athletes taking on Europe for Mare Nostrum ahead of FINA World Champs
Monday, 3 July 2017
Several Team UWA athletes, representing Australia in the Dolphins swimming team are currently competing in Europe in the Mare Nostrum, a series of swimming meets held around the Mediterranean Sea in June annually, with swims in Canet (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Monaco.
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Team UWA looks to defend title at Western Uni Games
Monday, 3 July 2017
The University of Western Australia has sent a 131 strong team of athletes to the states southwest this week as part of Australian University Sports Regional University Games competition.
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Call for academic and general staff nominations to the Academic Board
Monday, 3 July 2017
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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Geckos and skinks back from the brink
Friday, 30 June 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are supporting a new project to trial the release of critically endangered blue-tailed skinks into a wild enclosure.
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Study abroad leads to an international internship
Friday, 30 June 2017
Final year Arts student, Horace Hill, took up the opportunity of a study abroad experience through UWA’s Global Learning Studio, offered by the Australian Consortium for “in-country” Indonesian Studies.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 11th July 2017: Greg Dodds on The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin
Friday, 30 June 2017
About the talk
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NOTICE - Scheduled Power Shutdown Hackett Hall
Friday, 30 June 2017
Be advised Campus Management will schedule a power shutdown in Hackett Hall from Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July.
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Pathways to commercialisation at UWA
Friday, 30 June 2017
Many ground-breaking research projects in medicine and life science have been successfully commercialised at UWA and the Office of Research Development and Innovation (RDI) wants this to continue.
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How do we attract future domestic students? Meet our Schools' Engagement Team to hear about their critical activities
Friday, 30 June 2017
UWA’s Schools’ Engagement Team are the face of UWA, representing the University on and off-campus at various secondary schools. To date this year the team has delivered 56 presentations and 27 expos to schools across Western Australia.
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UWA subjects ranked among the best in the world
Thursday, 29 June 2017
The University of Western Australia has been ranked Australia’s best in four major subject areas in the latest results released by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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Antimalarial drugs offer a smorgasbord of new herbicides
Thursday, 29 June 2017
A team of plant biologists and chemists from The University of Western Australia in collaboration with staff from chemical company BASF have used the surprisingly close relationship between plants and malarial parasites to turn a molecule developed for possible malaria treatment into a new herbicide.
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Barry Marshall is encouraging “citizen scientists” to get dirty in the name of health
Thursday, 29 June 2017
A ground-breaking project recruiting members of the public to become citizen scientists is set to expand in bold new directions, with support from one of Australia’s most well-known scientists.
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And they're off...
Thursday, 29 June 2017
More than 20 nations will descend on Suva, Fiji for four days of athletics competition at the 2017 Oceania Athletics Area Championships. Australia will be represented by two teams, Australia and Regional Australia, with 14 of WA’s top athletes set to take part.
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Engineering solutions manage agricultural soil compaction
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have published research that gives a new perspective on soil compaction management, a concern that costs WA’s agriculture industry an estimated $330 million per year.
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The value of space, nature and calm
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Her first semester at UWA complete, Desirae Goh is full steam ahead since arriving from Singapore to complete a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).
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University CFO and CIO announcement
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
I am pleased to announce the appointments of the University’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
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Ten million tonnes of fish dumped every year
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Industrial fishing fleets dump nearly 10 million tonnes of good fish back into the ocean every year, according to new joint research by The University of Western Australia and the University of British Columbia.
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Citizen scientists from remote communities to dig up dirt
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
A ground-breaking project recruiting members of the public to become citizen scientists is set to expand in bold new directions, with support from one of Australia’s most well-known scientists.
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Academic profiles in the UWA Research Repository
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
The UWA Library is rolling out academic profiles for UWA’s research and teaching staff in the UWA Research Repository as part of a project sponsored by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research.
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Your Say survey final completion rates
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Thank you to everyone who completed the Your Say survey - we had a final response rate of 42%. A breakdown of the response rate by portfolio and faculty is below.
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UWA represented in Helpmann Award nominations
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
The University of Western Australia’s significant contribution to Australia’s vibrant live performance industry was recognised last week when nominations for the Helpmann Awards were announced.
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The Arrival at Dolphin Theatre
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Adapted from the award-winning book by Shaun Tan and exclusively at the Dolphin Theatre
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New contact numbers for UWA's Campus Security and Unipark
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
As of Friday 30 June 2017 Wilsons Security will be operating UWA’s Campus Security Control Room.
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New Service Portal
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
The new IT Service Portal (pictured below) will go live on July 1, and will improve the way that staff, students and guests engage with IT.
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More than meets the eye to ulcer-inducing bacterial protein
Monday, 26 June 2017
Scientists at The University of Western Australia and Perth-based biotech Ondek Pty Ltd have revealed new insights into the function of an important bacterial protein in Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers.
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UWA’s Western Waagyls and the 22nd National Indigenous Games
Monday, 26 June 2017
The Western Waagyls are competing in the National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games at Deakin University Geelong from 26 June – 29 June.
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2016/2017 Payment Summaries (Group Certificates)
Monday, 26 June 2017
Human Resources wishes to advise that the 2016/2017 Payment Summaries (Group Certificates) will be available in the Employee Self Service (ESS) from Monday, 3 July 2017.
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2017 Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards winners
Friday, 23 June 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences would like to recognise the following recipients of the 2017 Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards, which recognise, promote and reward excellent teaching and research supervision within EMS.
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A+ student
Friday, 23 June 2017
Alexis Daly was recently required to research a scientist for a school project and she chose our favourite Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall as her subject. Getting an A+ for her work was a great outcome but even more thrilling was meeting Professor Marshall and showing him her video.
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Professor Cynthia Kuhn from Duke Univeristy School of Medicine visits Perth
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Dr. Cynthia Kuhn is currently visiting Perth to further develop collaborations and share her expertise. Dr. Kuhn will be presenting at Telethon Kids Institute on 23 June 2017 at 12-1pm. The title of her presentation is "Brain maturation during adolescence and reward / threat systems".
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CMSS Director Samina Yasmeen comments on WA efforts at tacking radicalisation
Thursday, 22 June 2017
From PerthNow: CMSS Director Professor Samina Yasmeen 'has called for more projects involving Muslims and non-Muslims' to tackle issues of radicalisation.
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Yoga fever sweeps the world for International World Yoga Day
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Did you know that UWA Sport offers Yoga six days a week, sometimes two or three times a day? Through our group fitness offerings, Recreate short courses, and FREE Saturday morning classes, there is a Yoga class to fit everyone's schedule.
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Making her mark on malaria
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Sri Sugiarto (Ria) has been at UWA less than a year but she’s already making her mark. The first year PhD student had her work on improving the use of malaria drugs acknowledged earlier this year when she was awarded the Hadi Soesatro Prize.
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UWA Engineering students to visit Broome
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics Sciences (EMS) and 12 student ambassadors from the Faculty embark on a unique trip on Thursday 22 June, to explore Western Australia’s remote Broome region.
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EECE Professor Tyrone Fernando wins the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence - Individual Teaching
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering would like to congratulate Professor Tyrone Fernando for gaining The Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence - Individual Teaching, at this year’s Teaching and Learning Awards Ceremony. This was held at The University Club on 21 June 2017.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 21 June 2017
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Good morning. Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Town Hall, it was wonderful to see so many of you there to be updated on our priorities, key projects and recent news.
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Ignition program information session - 26 June
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
UWA’s Research Development and Innovation (RDI) is sponsoring two UWA students or staff to attend the Curtin Ignition Program in 2017. UWA’s Research Development and Innovation (RDI) office
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Robert French named UWA's 15th Chancellor
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The immediate past Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Honourable Robert French AC, has been appointed the 15th Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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A neighbourhood’s best friend
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted the largest international study to be completed on the social benefits of pet ownership and found that owning a pet is not only important for our well-being but important for social connectedness in our neighbourhood.
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Your Say completion rates to date - 20 June
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
To date 38% of eligible staff have completed the survey. A breakdown of the response rate by portfolio and faculty is below.
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Robert French named UWA’s 15th Chancellor
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The immediate past Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Honourable Robert French AC, has been appointed the 15th Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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Hannah Wang makes AMEB proud!
Monday, 19 June 2017
Eight-year-old Hannah Wang, from Western Australia, recently won first prize at an international piano competition that was held in France in April, 2017.
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Experience the best in arts this winter at UWA
Monday, 19 June 2017
This winter immerse yourself in The University of Western Australia’s exciting WINTERarts program which runs between 1 - 29 July.
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Lentils can beat the heat
Monday, 19 June 2017
Screening of lentil genotypes by a global team, including researchers from The University of Western Australia has revealed some significant traits in lentils that will allow the important grain legume to endure increasing global temperatures.
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The role of the committee Executive Officer
Friday, 16 June 2017
The decision-making system of the University relies heavily on the work of those who service committees in all their forms. Do you want to improve your confidence for this important role?
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UWA has the edge on innovation
Thursday, 15 June 2017
Western Australia’s innovation, entrepreneurship and research expertise was celebrated last night at The University of Western Australia’s inaugural IQ Awards, held at Crawley's historic Masonic Hall. The event saw three very different projects awarded for their impact and ingenuity.
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High temperatures, not ocean acidification is threatening the growth of coral
Thursday, 15 June 2017
The Achilles’ heel of coral growth is high temperatures, not ocean acidification, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. The research will be presented tomorrow in Canberra at the Coral Reef Futures Symposium.
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UWA Library partnerships helping researchers maximise the benefits of their research
Thursday, 15 June 2017
UWA Library is engaging in new global initiatives to provide open access publishing support and options for UWA researchers to maximise the benefits of research by increasing its visibility, accessibility and discovery.
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Ashdale Secondary College students shine at Networking for Change event!
Thursday, 15 June 2017
Ashdale Secondary College students shined at the Marshall Centre's recent Networking for Change event.
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Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers’ world titles absence opens door for rising West Australian Zac Incerti
Thursday, 15 June 2017
Powerful teenager Kyle Chalmers is a huge loss from Australia’s 4x100m freestyle relay team. But opportunity has knocked for rising West Australian Zac Incerti.
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Always striving for personal bests
Thursday, 15 June 2017
It’s fair to say that anything Ray Boyd does, he does full throttle. Eleven Perth City to Surf titles, a handful of WA track and road running records (some which still stand), and WA Primary School Leader of the Year in 2014 are just a few of his accolades.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 14 June 2017
Thursday, 15 June 2017
Last week UWA was named one of world’s top 100 universities in the prestigious 2018 QS World University Rankings; this is a wonderful result that we can all be proud of.
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Law Library ground-floor closure
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
The Law Library will be closed from 10pm, Tuesday 20 June for approximately eight weeks to deliver a partial refurbishment of the ground-floor. Old fittings and fixtures will be replaced with new modern furnishings; and the look and feel of the area will be open and bright.
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Parking during vacation period - 26 June to 28 July
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Student vacation commences on Monday 26 June to Friday July 28.
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Ignition Commercialisation Course - Information Session
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Interested in commercialising your research?
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Head of the Medical School announcement
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
I am pleased to announce Dr Brendan McQuillan has been appointed as Head of the Medical School. A UWA graduate, Dr McQuillan has worked at UWA since 2004, and was the Head of School for Medicine and Pharmacology between 2013 and 2016.
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Executive Director, Corporate Services announcement
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
I am happy to announce that after a competitive process involving a strong field of applicants – both internal and external – Robert Webster has been appointed to the position of Executive Director, Corporate Services.
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Graduates earn Queen's Birthday Honours
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, one of Australia’s most highly cited astronomers and one of the State’s top public servants are among 12 graduates and a staff member of The University of Western Australia who have been recognised in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Your Say completion rates to date - 13 June
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Last week all permanent and contract staff would have received an email invitation to the Your Say survey. To date 23% of eligible staff have completed the survey. A breakdown of the response rate by Portfolio and Faculty is below.
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National recognition for WA Health Translation Network
Monday, 12 June 2017
Western Australia’s medical and health research expertise has received a boost after being recognised by the Federal Government as a national leader in the field.
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Subsea pipelines make fish safe havens
Monday, 12 June 2017
A first-of-its-kind study led by The University of Western Australia into the ecological value of offshore infrastructure has revealed that subsea pipelines in north-west Australia provide safe havens for commercially important fish.
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Experts show new way to store clean, energy-rich gases
Monday, 12 June 2017
An international team of scientists and engineers has discovered a solution to a long-standing scientific problem of storing gases in common minerals.
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Concur workshops available to staff
Monday, 12 June 2017
Concur User Presentation
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UWA partners Ausplow Farming Systems to optimise seeding performance
Friday, 9 June 2017
The University of Western Australia has entered a research and development partnership with Ausplow Farming Systems to improve crop yields and machine performance.
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Free software written for your research project
Friday, 9 June 2017
Do you have a research project that needs software written for it? Third-year Computer Science students undertake group projects which are sourced from around the University.
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UWA ranked among world's best universities
Thursday, 8 June 2017
The University of Western Australia has risen to become one of the world’s top 100 universities in the 2018 QS World University Rankings.
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St Catherine's College to build innovative Indigenous housing
Thursday, 8 June 2017
Education and employment outcomes for young Indigenous people have received a boost with a $12.8 million Federal funding grant to build custom-design accommodation at The University of Western Australia-affiliated St Catherine’s College.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 7 June 2017
Thursday, 8 June 2017
Good morning. It was a celebration of excellence on Friday night at the Western Australian of the Year Awards.
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Deaf UWA student has influential voice
Thursday, 8 June 2017
She has dined with Prince Charles, been in a photo shoot for Marie Claire and featured in a national Australian TV ad for Woolworths.
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Rare glass spearhead found on Rottnest Island
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
Staff and students from The University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous Studies have made an exciting discovery during a University excursion on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup).
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New training centre to develop latest biomedical therapies
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
The Federal Government has announced $3.1 million funding for a national project to train the next generation of biomedical researchers to create and develop the skills and technology within Australia to deliver personalised medicines.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 13th June 2017: John Kinder on Italians in WA before mass migration
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
“Missionaries, Adventurers, Labourers and Intellectuals”: Italians in WA before mass migration
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Australian Under-24 National Teams announced for Flying Disk World Championships
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
The Australian Under-24 selectors and AFDA Board have last night announced the teams that will be competing at next year’s 2018 World Flying Disk Federation Under 24 World Championships.
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$200 million agreement to support research and innovation
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Australia’s Group of Eight Universities (Go8), which is comprised of the nation’s eight leading research intensive universities and includes The University of Western Australia, has entered a landmark agreement, the first of its type in Australasia, with UK based IP Group PLC.
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Awards and achievements - May 2017
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Medical School 60th Anniversary - 'By the community for the community'
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
UWA’s world-renowned medical school turns 60 this year. To celebrate this significant milestone a public awareness campaign and a series of events are launching this month.
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IT Update: Office 365 & IT Service Portal
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Dear Colleagues,
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Worry study a national research funding winner
Monday, 5 June 2017
A project that aims to help people worry about the right things is one of three new projects at The University of Western Australia to receive Federal Government funding.
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Chancellor's Medals - Call for Nominations for Award in 2018
Monday, 5 June 2017
Nominations are now invited for the award of a Chancellor’s Medal at Graduation Ceremonies in 2018.
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Honorary Doctorates - Call for Nominations for Award in 2018
Monday, 5 June 2017
Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for award at Graduation Ceremonies in 2018 are now invited.
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Gravitational waves detected for third time
Friday, 2 June 2017
An international team of scientists including 21 researchers from The University of Western Australia has detected gravitational waves for the third time in history, following their world-first discovery in September 2015 and second detection in December that year.
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UWA represented at National Indigenous Youth Parliament
Friday, 2 June 2017
UWA student Brianne Yarran has recently returned from Canberra, where she sat in the National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP).
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Take part in Science Cafe 2017
Friday, 2 June 2017
Science Café is a National Science Week event where professionals from science, technology, engineering and maths are invited to network with high school students over morning tea.
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Big marine parks needed to protect sharks
Thursday, 1 June 2017
Marine reserves that protect the entire reef ecosystem are more likely to sustain healthy shark populations than single species ‘shark sanctuaries’ or zoned schemes that only fully protect a few reefs within an area, according to an international study led by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA projects win national research funding
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Research that aims to reduce the risk of mine tailings failure and a project to improve understanding of the ecology and hydrology of streams in arid areas are two new research projects at The University of Western Australia to receive Federal Government funding.
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UWA parking and public transport on Monday 5 June (WA Day)
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
On Monday 5 June (WA Day), the University will be operating as normal, and the UWA Parking Regulations still apply.
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Hardwick makes selection for Wallabies June Test Series
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Wallabies Coach Michael Cheika has named his 34-man Wallabies squad for the June series, with a string of debutants and some surprise omissions.
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Alanah Maclaurin one to watch at 2017 World University Games
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
To date, four students from the University of Western Australia have been selected to represent Australia at the 2017 World University Games (Summer Universiade) in Taipei this August, with selections still continuing for several sports.
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UWA students selected for World University Games
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Four UWA students have been selected to represent Australia at the 2017 World University Games (Summer Universiade) in Taipei this August. With selections still continuing for several sports UWA’s representation may increase.
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New recruitment initiative to drive student enrolments
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
In the face of an increasingly competitive market, UWA is driving a new recruitment initiative to encourage prospective students to enrol for second semester 2017.
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Music students impress in Concerto competition
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
In front of an audience of over 800 at the Perth Concert Hall, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, UWA honours student Jeremy Garside won the coveted VOSE Memorial Prize Concerto Competition, with his performance of the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1.
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Furniture, waste and e-waste collection - 27 June to 26 July
Monday, 29 May 2017
The University's FREE campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection to remove all unwanted, old or damaged items is available from Tuesday 27 June to Wednesday 26 July 2017.
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UWA Athletics Clubs Athletes named in 2017 Junior High Performance Squad
Monday, 29 May 2017
Athletics WA has today announced it’s junior high-performance squads for the 2017/18 season. A total of 93 athletes have been selected to join the Target Talent Program and Talent ID Squad for the next 12-months.
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Former High Court Chief Justice joins UWA
Friday, 26 May 2017
Former High Court Chief Justice the Hon Robert French AC has joined the UWA Law School.
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Prof Tim Inglis publishes new method for rapid profiling of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Friday, 26 May 2017
Congratulations to Assoc/Professor Tim Inglis and his team on their recent publication on “Rapid susceptibility profiling of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae” in Scientific Reports.
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Watch this space - Noisy Guts makes finals for UWA Research Innovation & Enterprise Award
Friday, 26 May 2017
Watch this space... The Noisy Guts Project is one of six finalists in the running for the 2017 UWA Research Innovation and Enterprise Award. The winner will be announced at the IQ Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 14 June. The team are thrilled to be part of UWA's culture of innovation. Fingers crossed!
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Car park maintenance - car park 15 and 16 closed
Friday, 26 May 2017
Staff parking in car park 15 and Reserved parking in car park 16 will not be available from midnight Friday 26 May until 9am Monday 29 May, due to maintenance being undertaken in these car parks.
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Road closures - Sunday 28 May for HBF Run for a Reason
Friday, 26 May 2017
Visit the HBF Run for a Reason for full details on road closures on Sunday 28 May 2017.
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Finalists for IQ Awards have been announced!
Friday, 26 May 2017
The momentum is building towards a celebration of UWA innovation, entrepreneurship and impact at the inaugural UWA IQ Awards which will be held on 14 June 2017.
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UWA Woodside Information Session: Ride to Conquer Cancer
Friday, 26 May 2017
UWA is joining forces with Woodside for the Harry Perkins Insitute of Medical Research Ride to Conquer Cancer in October and an information session is being held at UWA to attract participants.
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OceanWorks Entrepreneurship Prize for UWA Professor
Thursday, 25 May 2017
With an impressive pitch on increasing the effectiveness of deep sea anchors, Professor Yuxia Hu from the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering has won the 2017 Start Something @ Woodside Oceanworks Entrepreneurship Prize.
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Team EMS takes home the Innovator Award at Unearthed
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Unearthed was bursting with creativity and innovation over the weekend as The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) team took out the Young Innovator Award at Perth’s fourth mining based hackathon.
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History Created As Uni’s Womens’ Team Debuts
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
University 5.8 (38) defeated Curtin University 0.0 (0)
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UWA West coast the big winners at the 2017 Swimmer of the Year Awards
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
UWA West Coast Swim Club has claimed a whopping 19 awards at Saturday nights 2017 Westpac Swimmer of the Year Awards.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 24 May 2017
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Good morning. I am delighted to share our ongoing commitment to providing an equitable and inclusive workplace has been recognised.
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Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
A second-year Law student with a strong commitment to achieving social justice has been awarded this year’s Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Microbiology Award for Assoc/Prof Charlene Kahler
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
The Marshall Centre's Deputy Director, Assoc/Prof Charlene Kahler has been awarded the Australian Society of Microbiology Distinguished Service Award.
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The Marshall Centre's Peter Du wins Young Innovator Award
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Marshall Centre researcher, Peter Du showcased his acoustic signal processing and machine learning skills at the Perth Unearthed Hackathon on the weekend.
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Scientists unlock potential of globally significant grain legume crop
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Scientists from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), The University of Western Australia and seven institutions globally have re-sequenced 300 lines of pigeonpea in a breakthrough that will provide food and nutritional security across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
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David Sadler - UWA's new DVC Education
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
UWA offers one of the most attractive university environments and campuses in Australia. I am excited to see how the education portfolio can help achieve the University's ambition to be a top 50 University in world rankings.
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Reid Library nominated for global design award
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Last week the Ground Floor Reid Library Refurbishment project won a Shaw Contract Design Market Award (Education category).
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Your Say survey 6 - 19 June
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Your Say survey FAQs
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Australia's largest philanthropic donation creates history
Monday, 22 May 2017
Andrew and Nicola Forrest have made philanthropic history today, donating a further $65 million to the Forrest Research Foundation, a partnership with all five Western Australian universities and hosted within The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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Stories of the Indigenous archives
Monday, 22 May 2017
Dr Darren Jorgensen, Senior Lecturer at UWA’s Design School, became interested in Indigenous art when a friend came back from the desert with a roll of paintings.
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Faculty partners with Motorsport students in renewed collaboration
Monday, 22 May 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences has announced revived support for autonomous student association Motorsport, as part of a push to encourage student involvement with industry and accelerate practical learning.
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EZONE UWA site refurbishment work commencing
Monday, 22 May 2017
EZONE UWA will transform the way we educate our students, undertake our research and engage with our community.
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VC announces Andrew and Nicola Forrest donation
Monday, 22 May 2017
I am delighted to announce that Andrew and Nicola Forrest have today donated $65 million to the University which will be used to expand the Forrest Research Foundation.
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The Wind in the Willows
Monday, 22 May 2017
Join us for The Wind in the Willows by La Boite Theatre Co.
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UWA achieves platinum status for LGBTI inclusion and diversity
Friday, 19 May 2017
The University of Western Australia has been awarded platinum status and listed in the top 15 for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) inclusion at the 2017 Australian LGBTI Inclusion and Diversity Awards.
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Earliest evidence found for Aboriginal people living on the Australian coast
Friday, 19 May 2017
A team of international archaeologists has confirmed evidence from a remote cave in Australia’s North West that pushes back human occupation of Australia to around 50,000 years ago.
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The Noisy Guts Project team wear purple for World IBD Day
Friday, 19 May 2017
Researchers from the Noisy Guts Project team wore purple for World IBD Day on 19 May. The aim of this day is to raise awareness about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and affect over 75,000 Australians.
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Floreat swimmer does his Best
Friday, 19 May 2017
BRENDAN Best (13) went to last month’s National Age Open Swimming Championships in Brisbane chasing personal best times.
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Project to examine history of collecting in WA
Thursday, 18 May 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Deakin University will partner WA’s key cultural institutions including the Museum, State Library and Art Gallery, as well as the British Museum, to investigate the State’s collection of historical items from pre-colonial to modern times.
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Reid a leading example of library design
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Since opening on the 1 August last year, the refurbished Reid Library Ground Floor has quickly become a favourite space on campus for students to meet, collaborate and learn.
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Fast break for antibiotic resistance testing
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
A team of scientists from The University of Western Australia has developed a screening test that quickly confirms antibiotic efficacy.
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Researchers uncover new way of growing stem cells
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Research led by The University of Western Australia has discovered a new, simple and less expensive way of growing human stem cells.
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457 visa FAQs - Listed Occupations
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
FAQs developed in consultation Deloitte
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457 visa FAQs - Removed Occupations
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
FAQs developed in consultation Deloitte
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Changes to the 457 visa scheme - FAQs
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
On 18 April 2017, the Australian Government announced plans to significantly change the framework of the Temporary Work (subclass 457) visa, which had subsequent flow on effects to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
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Worldwide Cyber-attacks
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Colleagues,
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Three soloists to compete in concerto competition
Monday, 15 May 2017
Three young musicians from The University of Western Australia will perform to a packed house when they compete for a People’s Choice Award at Perth Concert Hall.
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Start Something @ UWA launches in June 2017
Monday, 15 May 2017
Do you want to develop an idea to release the social and economic value of your research through enterprise? At Start Something @ UWA, you'll work alongside industry mentors with commercialisation experience in healthcare, resources, information technology, engineering, and social enterprise.
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UWA and industry leading the way in floating LNG technology
Monday, 15 May 2017
The $200 billion investment in Australia’s LNG production capacity over the past decade has put us at the forefront of global supply.
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Call for nominations to the Academic Board
Monday, 15 May 2017
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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United Nations internship takes Adil to New York
Thursday, 11 May 2017
New York was bustling in September last year. The city hosted concerts by Adele, Beyonce, Kanye West and AC/DC. Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber won the US Tennis Open, the Metropolitan Opera launched a new season, and the city marked the 15-year anniversary of 9/11.
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Leading epigenome researcher earns international acclaim
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Ryan Lister is one of 41 scientists worldwide to be appointed a prestigious International Research Scholar by the US-based Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).
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UWA West Coast Dominate 2017 Westpac Swimmer of the year Nomimations
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
The 2017 Westpac Swimmer of the year awards are just around the corner and with nominees in 15 of the 20 categories, and a total of 28 individual nominations UWA West Coast Swim Club is on track for an incredibly successful evening.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 10 May 2017
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Good morning. Finding novel solutions to today’s problems is a key driver of our research and it was great to see some of our engineering students’ ground-breaking work featured in the media recently.
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UWA Professor taking on global warming
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
A fascination for geography and leading her first natural resource management project in Northern Senegal, West Africa, 25 years ago, has led UWA Professor Petra Tschakert to a vital role affecting people across the globe.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 9th May 2017: Christopher Wortham on Shakespeare's Books
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
This talk will attempt rudimentary answers to large questions.
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Australia names two UWA students in 19 strong swim team for World Uni Games in Taipei
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Western Australian swimmers Nicholas Brown and Alex Milligan have been selected for the 2017 World University Games in Taipei City, Taiwan.
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'Inoculation' messages prevent spread of fake news
Monday, 8 May 2017
An international team of researchers has demonstrated how people can be ‘inoculated’ against misinformation and fake news on topical issues such as climate change.
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UWA Fencing young gun raises the bar
Monday, 8 May 2017
A SCARBOROUGH fencer has sets his sights on qualifying for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics by continuing a strong start to 2017 at upcoming championships.
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Natural gas technology nears commercialisation for UWA researchers
Monday, 8 May 2017
The future of the natural gas industry is set to receive a massive boost with multi-award winning innovators Dr Kevin Li and Professor Eric May receiving near $1 million to progress their gas separation technology.
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Sexually deceptive spider orchids fool wasps
Friday, 5 May 2017
Scientists at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with researchers from The Australian National University, have uncovered the chemical compounds used by a species of spider orchid (Caladenia) to sexually seduce male wasp pollinators.
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UWA engineering student awarded 2017 Atlas Copco Scholarship
Thursday, 4 May 2017
A student from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Atlas Copco Scholarship.
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UWA Athletics Club names its athletes of the year
Thursday, 4 May 2017
UWA Athletics has this week announced its athletes of the year for the 2016/17 Athletics season. On behalf of UWA Sport and the UWAAC committee, coaches, athletes and community, congratulations to all the winners.
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Study reveals new insight into susceptibility to pneumonia
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
A new research study of immune responses to pneumococcal vaccines, commonly given to people with compromised immune systems, young children and people over 65, has identified a type of immune cell which is important in generating antibodies that prevent people from developing pneumococcal pneumonia.
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Ban on underweight models won’t fix body image issues
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
Government bans on underweight models won’t be sufficient to tackle poor body image, according to a Body Image Law expert from the UWA Law School.
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UWA Volleyball Head Coach makes history
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
UWA Volleyball Head Coach Matt Hender was last month announced as Volleyball WAs Mens Hornets coach for the 2017 Australian Volleyball League (AVL) season.
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A biodiversity hotspot of activity
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
There are just 34 biodiversity hotspots in the world, and Australia’s only one is right here in the Southwest of WA.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 3 May 2017
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
Good morning. On Monday evening the Federal Government announced its higher education Budget decisions. It is disappointing that once again we face further budget cuts; and at a time when Australianeeds greater innovation, research and skills.
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UWA awards and achievements - April 2017
Tuesday, 2 May 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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UWA Recreate hosts its first Bronze Medallion on the Swan
Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Australia's rivers are beautiful and popular locations for people to gather with friends and family to enjoy aquatic recreation, but they can also be deadly.
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Changes to how you login to Webmail
Tuesday, 2 May 2017
We are currently making improvements to UWA’s Email and Calendaring service in preparation for the move to the Office 365 platform. The first change that will be implemented is how staff login to Webmail. There will also be an updated login page.
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May Measurement Month – get checked or volunteer
Monday, 1 May 2017
Every year 10 million people around the world die needlessly because of high blood pressure. During May Measurement Month (MMM) millions of people across the globe will have their blood pressure measured in one of the world’s biggest public screening exercises.
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New ways of funding essential to adequately support the homeless
Friday, 28 April 2017
Australia’s services to support the homeless are overwhelmingly unable to meet client demand, according to new research from the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia (CSI UWA).
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UniHaller Bron Wins State FameLab Competition
Friday, 28 April 2017
It’s all about the birds and the bees and for Bron Ayre the preservation of our State Floral Emblem; the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw.
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Professor Dawn Freshwater installed as UWA Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Professor Dawn Freshwater has been formally installed as the 18th Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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UWA’s international partnership to enhance global wheat yields
Thursday, 27 April 2017
The University of Western Australia has been awarded a major grant to improve wheat production, in response to rising global demand for food in a changing and variable climate.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 26 April 2017
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Good morning. I am delighted to share that we have launched our international academic recruitment campaign and the new website is now live.
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Event parking information - Wednesday 26 April
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
On Wednesday 26 April there will be a number of parking restrictions in car park 1 (yellow permit and pay and display bays) and car park 20 (pay and display bays) for a private event.
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Aiming for the top
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
LOOKING at 13-year-old Jackson Hamilton, it is hard to tell that he is legally blind.
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Australia Day underwater speakers a success for RiverLab team
Monday, 24 April 2017
Researchers from UWA’s FutureLab RiverLab team combined science with entertainment on Australia Day in an attempt to explore links between neuroscience and biology.
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Inaugural Indigenous bursary aids in history making swim
Monday, 24 April 2017
Launched in 2016, and in its pilot year of the program, The UWA Sport Student Athlete Development program assists both elite and emerging student athletes in reaching their potential in high performance sport.
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Visiting scholar from Israel to present seminar on environmental education
Monday, 24 April 2017
How does environmental education influence sense of place, and nature attachment among primary school students in the Bedouin Arab community in Israel?
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UWA Medical student wins LIMElight Award
Friday, 21 April 2017
The LIMElight Award for Excellence in Indigenous Health Education Student Leadership nationally recognises a medical student who has been involved in Indigenous health leadership activity in medical schools.
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UWA students fund eye clinics for Balinese villages
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Visual Art students from The University of Western Australia have raised more than $7500 to improve eye health among villagers.
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Declines in sharks drive 'fatter' fish
Thursday, 20 April 2017
New research from The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) suggests that reef fishes eat differently when sharks are around.
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Wheat genome decoded to enhance food security
Thursday, 20 April 2017
University of Western Australia researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology have published the most comprehensive analysis of a wheat genome as part of a United Kingdom-led consortium.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2017 Newsletter
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-march-2017
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Iron study to improve lives
Thursday, 20 April 2017
A world-first WA study into the effect of iron intake on elite athletes could also unlock a pathway to healthier living for people in everyday life.
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University Theatres: In the Pines 2017, Somerville Auditorium – sound checks & concert
Thursday, 20 April 2017
The annual RTRFM: In the Pines music concert is taking place in the Somerville Auditorium on Sunday 30 April, 11:00am-10:00pm, with sound checks scheduled to take place on the Sunday morning.
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Strategically saving coral
Thursday, 20 April 2017
The problems facing coral reefs today are well documented. It’s an issue close to home for all Australians with the Great Barrier Reef’s ecosystem coming under pressure from a number of threats.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 19 April 2017
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Good morning. On Tuesday we commemorate ANZAC Day, a poignant day in the nation’s calendar.
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UWA Student and Alumni named in Australian Athletics Team
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Athletics Australia has announced the Australian teams selected to compete at the upcoming 29th Summer Universiade and 2017 Oceania Athletics Championships.
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Why you should let a stranger choose your profile pictures
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia, University of New South Wales and University of Sydney has found that people tend to choose more flattering photos for complete strangers than they do for themselves when posting images on social networking sites.
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UWA star at the 2017 Hancock Prospecting Open Swimming Championships
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
UWA star at the 2017 Hancock Prospecting Open Swimming Championships
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New research publications collections process is now live
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
The UWA Research Repository is now the definitive source of information about your publications.
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Boost for UWA medical training in regional Western Australia
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Regional medical training in Western Australia has received a boost, with the Federal Government’s announcement today of funding for three University of Western Australia Regional Training Hubs.
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Torpedoes named in Aussie Sharks squad for Water Polo World League Tournament
Thursday, 13 April 2017
The Australian Men’s Water Polo Team, the Aussie Sharks, have named their squad ahead of the FINA World League Intercontinental Tournament that will be held on the Gold Coast from 25-30 April 2017.
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Event: Research funding and University Block Grants
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Dear Colleagues
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 12 April 2017
Thursday, 13 April 2017
Good morning. Last year Australia’s 39 universities worked with the Human Rights Commission to conduct the first comprehensive national student survey on sexual assault and harassment as part of the Respect. Now. Always. initiative.
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Poor diet 'reprograms' male sperm to produce smaller offspring
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that a change in a male’s diet can have profound negative effects on sperm quality, and that these effects can influence the quality of his offspring.
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Pathogen uses light to facilitate invasion of wheat plant
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with The Australian National University have discovered the deadly fungus Parastagonospora nodorum invades wheat plants by producing a herbicide compound (elsinochrome) which kills plant cells when they are exposed to light.
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Happy 35th anniversary helicobacter
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
35 years ago, over Easter weekend in April of 1982, Professor Barry Marshall cultured H.
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London’s calling for UWA Athletics Clubs Nina Kennedy
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
London is calling for twenty of Australia’s best athletes after initial selections for the 2017 IAAF World Championships were confirmed as the 2017 Australian Athletics Championship drew to a close in Sydney (NSW) today.
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VC response to 2016 Student Experience Survey
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
As I indicated in my vision statement, our 2017 priorities clearly focus on the student experience and better alignment of educational offering with our world class research. We are committed to providing our students with a world class education experience.
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UWA awards and achievements - March 2017
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Study reveals plants 'listen' to find sources of water
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found plants have far more complex and developed senses than we thought with the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water, and ultimately survive.
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Crawley campus - planned high voltage (HV) electrical switching on rings A, B and C.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The University has scheduled electrical works from 5am to 7.
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Evans defends national title at Australian Swimming Championships in Brisbane
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The 2017 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Championships is in full swing at the Brisbane City Aquatic Centre, running Sunday 9th to Thursday 13 April.
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Value of international collaboration shines through for UWA
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
A collaborative UWA and Stanford University research project has been named the top Environmental Science paper by Environmental Science & Technology for 2016.
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PACE student among the 26th WAITTA INCITE Awards Finalists
Monday, 10 April 2017
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering would like to congratulate James Fletcher and his supervisors Professor Tyrone Fernando and Professor Herbert Iu, for being selected as a finalist in the 26th WAITTA INCITE Awards in the Best Tertiary Student Project of the Year category.
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UniHall Wins 2nd Place in Tennis!
Monday, 10 April 2017
University Hall was proud to have both the men's women's team make it to their Grand Finals over the weekend!
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UWA Torpedos narrowly miss out on a second NWPL title
Monday, 10 April 2017
The National Water polo league (NWPL) finals played off in Sydney this weekend, with UWA looking to come away with back to back premierships after taking the NWPL title in 2016.
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Wing Threads: Flight to the Tundra - a flight with the shorebirds
Monday, 10 April 2017
When Amellia Formby decided to pursue a career in Zoology, she was seven years old. She had no idea this would one day lead her to pursuing a 12,500 kilometre flight from Australia to Siberia in a microlight aircraft.
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Karen (Kcee) Carriero announcement
Monday, 10 April 2017
I wish to announce that Chief Marketing Officer Karen Carriero (Kcee) has accepted the position of Associate Vice-President - Communications, at the University of British Columbia.
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Bringing the mojo back to UWA strings
Friday, 7 April 2017
With an envious collection of sneakers, a love of basketball and epic daily bike rides you don’t immediately think classical musician, but these are just some of the many quirks violinist Shaun Lee-Chen has.
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Professor Shafeeq Ghabra of Kuwait University speaks on latest situation in Syria and the Middle East
Friday, 7 April 2017
Centre for Muslim States and Societies' student Flavia Zimmermann had interviewed Professor Shafeeq Ghabra of Kuwait University on the latest situation in Syria and the Middle East.
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UWA to offer Harvard Business School's online program
Friday, 7 April 2017
In an Australian first, The University of Western Australia has joined forces with one of the world’s leading universities to provide local students with access to some of the best online courses in the world.
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Grain production and food security in China
Thursday, 6 April 2017
China must balance its grain production in the Northern and Southern regions if it wants to maintain food security and environmental sustainability, according to a study published by researchers from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in China and The University of Western Australia.
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UWA advances in race to develop quantum computer
Thursday, 6 April 2017
In our fast-paced world where quicker computer search engine speeds are like gold, an international research team that includes UWA scientists has identified a way to analyse information quicker than ever before.
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Lawn overseeding program
Thursday, 6 April 2017
Campus Management's Grounds team is undertaking aerating and overseeding on some areas of the campus grounds to improve the lawn area surfaces, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 April.
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Leading scientist brings expertise to Indian Ocean conservation
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
A world-class marine biologist will lead research into ocean conservation in the Indian Ocean region following his professorial appointment at The University of Western Australia.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 5 April 2017
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
Good morning. Today I am delighted to announce a new collaboration with one of the world’s leading universities.
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UWA’s female STEM teachers ready to shape next generation
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Women will be strongly represented in the next crop of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers graduating from The University of Western Australia.
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Chair to present an invited talk at the 2017 RANZCP Congress
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Professor Zepf has been invited to present at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in Adelaide.
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Team members present at Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Congress (DGKJP) in Ulm, Germany
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Janice Wong, lab co-ordinator of the Neurophysiology stream recently presented at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Congress (DGKJP) in Ulm, Germany.
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Study reveals how ulcer-inducing bacteria survive in the stomach
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Scientists at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with researchers at Imperial College London and Perth-based biotech Ondek Pty Ltd, have revealed new insights into the structure of an important biomolecule in Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers.
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Humans of UniHall | Kavish's Story
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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UniHall in Inter-College Sports
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
The competition is fierce this year amongst UWA’s Inter-College sporting teams. UniHall is off to a flying start with our teams taking out first and second place titles in a variety of sports.
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Campus building inspections
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
The University carries out campus-wide building inspections for existing and potential hazards, and to ensure all building spaces are safe, compliant and ready for occupation at the beginning of each semester.
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UWAAC have rounded out a tough eight days of competition at the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
UWAAC have rounded out a tough eight days of competition at the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships, to come away with one of the clubs most successful campaigns to date.
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What UWA Crowd Research can do for you
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
UWA’s bold initiative, Crowd Research, is building strong connections to community and now has over 6000 people engaging with the latest UWA research discoveries.
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Special offer for UWA staff for final weeks of films at Somerville
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
There are only two weeks until the 2017 Lotterywest Festival Film season at UWA Somerville comes to an end. As a special closing offer, UWA staff are able to use the promo code ONSLOW to access adult tickets for only $16 when purchasing online.
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UWA to offer Harvard Business School's online program
Monday, 3 April 2017
In an Australian first, The University of Western Australia has joined forces with one of the world’s leading universities to provide local students with access to some of the best online courses in the world.
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Understanding how coralline algae responds to climate change
Monday, 3 April 2017
A study carried out by The University of Western Australia at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Watermans Bay has revealed for the first time that coralline algae is able to adjust its internal chemistry to respond to rising pH levels in the ocean.
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Chemicals that cure malaria can kill weeds too
Monday, 3 April 2017
Plant biologists at The University of Western Australia have revealed the relationship between plants and the parasite that causes malaria is close enough to mean many antimalarial drugs are effective herbicides.
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Flagpoles - relocation
Monday, 3 April 2017
Works are currently underway at the Crawley campus to establish a new podium for five flagpoles, landscaping and lighting improvements at the Winthrop entrance of the University.
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All staff are invited to the VC Installation Morning Tea
Monday, 3 April 2017
Please note venue change to the Ground Floor Terrace of the University Club.
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UWA and West Australian Opera strike up duet
Friday, 31 March 2017
The next generation of opera stars from The University of Western Australia will be offered the opportunity to get real world experience within a professional opera house as part of a new agreement with West Australian Opera (WAO).
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Engineers strengthen links with China and industry
Friday, 31 March 2017
Closer ties with Chinese universities, more student and academic exchanges, and the creation of a lithium mining R&D unit in Perth are already shaping up as the result of a recent conference at UWA.
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Happy graduation!
Friday, 31 March 2017
Congratulations to the Master of Infectious Diseases Graduates.
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UWA Athletes at Sydney International Rowing Regatta
Friday, 31 March 2017
The 2017 Sydney International Rowing Regatta kicked off this week, with several of our UWA Boat Club members competing at the championships.
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UWA Athletics Club represents at the 2017 Australian Athletics Championship
Thursday, 30 March 2017
Up to 3500 track and field athletes from all across Australia and the Oceania-Pacific region have descended on Sydney Olympic Park to compete in the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships, which runs from 26 March to 2 April 2017.
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Experts to discuss future of mineral exploration
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Global leaders will examine key issues and opportunities facing the minerals exploration sector at a summit to be held at The University of Western Australia between Wednesday 19 April and Friday 21 April.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 11th April 2017 - Alexandra Ludewig on Rottnest Island during WW1
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
The internment camp on Rottnest Island, established for enemy aliens from Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War One, can be considered a historical oddity, not least as there were also indigenous prisoners held captive by Australian soldiers and warders.
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Kookaburras defeat Pakistan 6 -1 at International Hockey Open
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
The Kookaburras kicked off their first game of the year today with a huge 6 – 1 win against Pakistan at the Marrara Hockey Stadium.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 29 March 2017
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Good morning. Last week I was in Canberra and Melbourne to meet government and sector leaders, including the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Arthur Sinodinos, CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall, and the Federal Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek.
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Network storage the key to WA's energy future
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
New research from The University of Western Australia has shown that the growing popularity of household and business solar panels could produce 85 per cent of Perth’s electricity demand by 2050 and be the major contributor to reaching 100 per cent renewable energy.
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Call for nominations to the Academic Board
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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Mapping the Future for Next Gen Engineering Students
Monday, 27 March 2017
This month, technology company Mapizy, comes under the Mo4U agreement program as part of The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) campaign to engage with industry and bring expertise on campus.
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International recognition for UWA mesothelioma expert
Monday, 27 March 2017
A world-leading researcher into asbestos-related diseases at The University of Western Australia has received an international award for her outstanding contribution to mesothelioma research.
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Proteins hiding in proteins take an evolutionary shortcut
Monday, 27 March 2017
How a drug-like protein ring evolved in sunflowers has been pieced together by Australian and US scientists in a study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution.
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UWA students help relieve dental suffering
Monday, 27 March 2017
Nearly 100 homeless people and refugees, some who have had insufferable dental pain for years, received free dental treatment, thanks to a team of dentists, dental students from The University of Western Australia and volunteers from UWA and Tzu Chi Foundation Perth.
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Unusually calm weather on top of global warming causes coral die-off
Friday, 24 March 2017
An international team of researchers, including a scientist from The University of Western Australia, has warned of the devastating consequences for shallow reef ecosystems when global warming combines with local weather anomalies.
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Shave for a Cause!
Friday, 24 March 2017
The University Hall community proudly raised over $2,500 for The World’s Greatest Shave this year.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - staff discount
Friday, 24 March 2017
One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.
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Strong social compass points to changemaking
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Growing up in Africa helped to build a strong moral and social compass for Muza Gondwe.
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Planned IT maintenance - 9 April
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Major infrastructure upgrades will be carried out from 10:00am - 2:00pm, Sunday 9 April on the University's Institutional Research Data Store (IRDS).
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 22 March 2017
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Good morning. It’s PROSH Day, one of the most iconic dates on our student calendar.
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ICRAR leading the way on gender equality
Thursday, 23 March 2017
The UWA node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has been recognised by the Astronomical Society of Australia for its commitment to advancing women in astronomical sciences and technology.
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James Fairbairn Career Seminar
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
The head hunter and book author James Fairbairn visited University Hall (UniHall) to give the first career seminar in this year’s SPARK Series. “I want to make sure you can look back on your career and say ‘I lived up to my potential’”, James began his talk.
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UWA Volleyball represents Australia at the 2017 Fourex International League in Japan
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
After a stellar 2016 season which saw them take out the Western Australian Volleyball League Premiership, UWA Mens Volleyball have placed 11th at the 2017 Fourex International League (FLV) competition in Tokyo last week.
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Clemons Added to Kookaburras National Squad
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Tristan Clemons has earned selection for the Kookaburras national squad and will represent Australia in the Darwin International Hockey Open against Pakistan starting next week.
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Yoga on the grass moves to a weekend friendly time-slot.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Following on from its successful launch in 2015, UWA Sport Saturday Morning Yoga on the grass is back for another year, with a slightly later timeslot allowing for a well-earned Saturday morning sleep in.
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Helping ease public speaking anxiety
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that a simple and reassuring message can help reduce people’s anxiety about speaking in public as well as make them feel positive about their nerves before the talk.
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UWA to host high profile international teams ahead of the FINA World Qualifiers
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Last week, Water Polo Australia announced that the 2017 Men’s Water Polo World League Intercontinental Tournament will be conducted at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, home of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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Dr Doug McGhie elected new Warden of Convocation
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Dr Doug McGhie was announced as the newly elected Warden of Convocation at the Autumn Ordinary Meeting of Convocation last Friday night.
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Centre at the forefront of medical training
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
As we celebrate 60 years of medicine at UWA, we take a look at one Centre which is making a real difference to the healthcare professionals in WA and nationally.
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Research publications collection for 2016 publications
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
The annual research publications collection will take place from 10th April to 1st June. This year it will be carried out through the UWA Research Repository. The Minerva interface will no longer be used in the new process.
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A good start to student life in a foreign land
Monday, 20 March 2017
When you’re far away from home, friendly faces, a good Australian breakfast and a warm welcome from UWA graduates and staff can be just what is needed to help transition into a new country.
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A meeting of World-Class minds to help in the discovery of World-Class Mines, at Target 2017
Monday, 20 March 2017
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is proud to host the Target 2017 Conference, organised by Geoconferences (WA) Inc.
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A meeting of World-Class minds to help in the discovery of World-Class Mines, at Target 2017
Monday, 20 March 2017
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is proud to host the Target 2017 Conference, organised by Geoconferences (WA) Inc.
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Conflicts of Interest process
Monday, 20 March 2017
The University has improved the Conflicts of Interest policy and process for staff to declare an actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest. The new streamlined approach will enable greater transparency and action in managing conflict of interest risk for the University.
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Book an appointment to see UniSuper adviser
Monday, 20 March 2017
As a Private Client Adviser, Stephen Brereton is available to provide comprehensive financial advice on multiple issues and if a comprehensive financial plan is needed, Stephen will determine your needs and prepare a detailed, written personal financial plan and assist in implementing any changes.
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New honey bee research centre to create a buzz
Friday, 17 March 2017
A new Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) led by The University of Western Australia will provide a much-needed boost to Australia’s valuable, but largely untapped honey bee products, by bringing together both industry and academic expertise from across Australia.
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A piece of Pi
Friday, 17 March 2017
Maths buffs around the world celebrated Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14th. The Greek letter Pi “π” is the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
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Scientists examine widespread impact of bleaching on Australian Reefs
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of an international collaboration that has examined the impact of bleaching on coral reefs over the past 20 years and, in particular, the impact of the most severe global bleaching event to ever be recorded in 2016.
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Humans of UniHall | Shailyn's Story
Thursday, 16 March 2017
I’m originally from One Arm Point Community, traditionally called Ardiyooloon, which has a population about 300, and is nestled by pristine beaches and ancient islands. My tribes are the Bardi Jawi, Mayala and Mangala of coastal and central Kimberley.
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Humans of UniHall | Son's Story
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Someone asked me “Why don’t you get an English name?” I answered “Don’t you know what Son stands for? Be smart, be original, be noble and be Son.”
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No ordinary expert
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Health Physicist Lyall Munslow-Davies, whose career at UWA spans well over 40 years, was recently awarded the UWA Chancellor's Medal for his outstanding contribution to the University, and his vision and leadership in medical, research and industrial radiation, legislation and laboratory safety and design.
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Award-winning Spanish architects mentor UWA students
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
RCR Arquitectes (Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta) has been awarded the 2017 Pritzker Prize – informally known as the Nobel Prize of Architecture.
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Protein doppelgangers are long-lost cousins
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
A 60-year-old mystery has been solved by biochemists at The University of Western Australia investigating the origin of a type of digestion-inhibiting proteins thought only to exist in two plant families that contain the important legume and cereal crops.
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Research shows equity students need more support
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
A new study, led by Dr Ian Li from The University of Western Australia, has confirmed that equity students are generally well-supported in their university study, although challenges remain, in particular for students with disability and from non-English speaking backgrounds.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2017
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2017 Newsletter
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2017 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2017
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 15 March 2017
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Good morning. Last week we celebrated Western Australia’s leading business entrepreneurs at the 40under40 Awards.
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New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants - 2018 Application Round
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real and meaningful difference to your students' UWA experience? Do you want to help lead them on a truly transformational experience?
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UWA Health and Safety Representatives - Call for Nominations
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Nominations are now open until Friday 31st March 2017.
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Record number of Indigenous Law students graduate from UWA
Monday, 13 March 2017
A record number of Indigenous students from The University of Western Australia have graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree this year, the highest number of Indigenous Law graduates in UWA's history.
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UWA ranked in top 50 for seven subjects in QS rankings
Monday, 13 March 2017
The University of Western Australia has had seven subjects ranked in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, up from six subjects last year.
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Fulbright scholars to advance coral reef and groundwater studies
Friday, 10 March 2017
A postgraduate hydrogeology student and a postdoctoral coral reef researcher from The University of Western Australia have received prestigious Fulbright Scholarships for 2017.
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Cervical length the key to preventing premature birth
Friday, 10 March 2017
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia says that measuring the length of a woman’s cervix at mid-pregnancy can help decrease the chance of preterm birth.
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Grants offer support to UWA research projects
Friday, 10 March 2017
UWA researchers from the University’s Bee Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and the national iMove CRC collaboration will benefit from two Federal Government CRC grants totalling $62 million which were awarded last week.
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UWA business leaders shine in the 2017 40under40 Awards
Thursday, 9 March 2017
The University of Western Australia congratulates five staff members who have been named in this year's 40under40 Awards. The recipients were recognised in an awards ceremony held at Crown Perth.
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Brand New Movie Room at UniHall
Thursday, 9 March 2017
The Common Room in K House has been revamped just for our UniHallers.
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O-Week Haller Highlights
Thursday, 9 March 2017
University Hall kicked off the year with some incredible O-Week activities.
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Breakers the next challenge for Torpedoes at UWA
Thursday, 9 March 2017
THE UWA Torpedoes host the Queensland Breakers in two National Water Polo League matches this Thursday and Saturday night as the run of home games at UWA Aquatic Centre continues.
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Shuan Hern did it again!
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Once again, Shuan Hern Lee has achieved remarkable success, this time at the Schumann International Piano Competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. The competition had three categories – A, for competitors aged 13 and under; B - Aged 14 to 17 and C - Aged 18 to 20.
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Student Engineers go wall to wall in Orlando competition
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Science (EMS) and two lucky student ambassadors are among 20 finalists participating later this month, in a US competition that could lead to sustainable and innovative design of retaining walls around the world.
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UWA ranked in top 50 for seven subjects in QS rankings
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The University of Western Australia has had seven subjects ranked in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, up from six subjects last year.
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Do pheromones exist in humans?
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study to test if the chemicals androstadienone (AND) and estratetraenol (EST) (commonly thought to be pheromones in humans) are pheromones and have found no evidence that they are.
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Encouraging careers in STEM
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
This week, Marshall Centre advisory board member Professor Lyn Beazley and Dr Mary Webberley were out and about at WiTWA's techtrails program. Techtrails is designed to encourage young people to consider careers in technology.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-december-2016
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 14th March - Julian Donaldson on Preserving Aboriginal Culture Through Language
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
In this presentation Julian discusses the positive impact reclaiming language has for first people.
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New book tackles global dryland agriculture challenges
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Agricultural scientists from The University of Western Australia have published a book on innovations in dryland agriculture that will help develop environmentally sustainable and profitable food production systems in Australia and globally.
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Survey on LGBTI inclusion initiatives at UWA closes 17 March
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
UWA is participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). This index sets the national benchmark for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) workplace inclusion, and provides us with valuable feedback on performance.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 8 March 2017
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Good morning. It is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is Be Bold For Change.
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UWA ranked in top 50 for seven subjects in QS rankings
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
The University of Western Australia has had seven subjects ranked in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, up from six subjects last year.
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UWA awards and achievements - February 2017
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Star clusters discovery could upset the astronomical applecart
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
The discovery of young stars in old star clusters could send scientists back to the drawing board for one of the Universe’s most common objects.
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Oak Tree confirms bond at UWA
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
To celebrate the close working relationship between the Guild, the University and Convocation, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater assisted the Guild President Nevin Jayawardena and the Warden of Convocation Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr AM to plant an oak tree during Saturday’s annual Convocation Day.
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86th PROSH just around the corner
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
The countdown to PROSH has well and truly begun, so mark 22 March in your calendars, and prepare to laugh.
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Craig Williams elected as General Staff Representative on UWA Senate
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
Mr Craig Williams, Solutions Architect, in BITS has been elected as the General Staff Representative on the UWA Senate to serve a three year term from 04 March 2017 to 03 March 2020. He will attend his first meeting of the Senate on Thursday 9 March 2017.
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Researchers find the dark matter of the bread wheat genome
Monday, 6 March 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have identified 21,000 new genes in bread wheat.
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March 2017 graduations and parking
Monday, 6 March 2017
During March there will be some parking restrictions to a number of car parks at UWA for graduation ceremonies.
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UWA Triathalon Club represents at Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup
Monday, 6 March 2017
The Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup is fast approaching, and will see the world's best ITU triathletes descend on the Sunshine Coast for a weekend of fast-paced action!
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World Champs A-Qualifier for UWA Athletics Club's Nina Kennedy
Monday, 6 March 2017
Fresh from competing at the Nitro Athletics carnival earlier in the month Nina Kennedy (UWA Athletics Club Member) cleared a season’s best height of 4.
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UWA geologist helps unearth world's oldest fossil
Friday, 3 March 2017
Remains of microorganisms at least 3,770 million years old have been discovered by an international team of scientists including a researcher from The University of Western Australia, providing direct evidence of one of the oldest life forms on Earth.
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Progress on UWA Contact Directory Updates Project
Friday, 3 March 2017
The editing team have been working hard to update the UWA Contact Directory.
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Trump and the truth: A study of political misinformation
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
A study led by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that people who supported Donald Trump were more likely to believe information if they were told President Trump said it, and if it was later proved to be false, that didn’t affect their intention to vote for him.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 1 March 2017
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Good morning. I was delighted to experience a real buzz about the University last week with many students on campus taking part in O-Week activities.
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Talking TED
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
In January UWA Senior Research Fellow Laura Boykin was named the first Australian-based Senior TED Fellow - one of just 10 selected worldwide for the 2017 program.
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Westpac scholars set to make their mark at UWA
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Two UWA post-graduate students have been awarded a Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship providing up to $120,000 for research or coursework studies.
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Planned maintenance to Institutional Research Data Store - Sunday 12 March
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Infrastructure upgrades will be carried out on the University’s Institutional Research Data Store (IRDS) on Sunday 12 March from 10am - 4pm.
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Improving mental health screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women and new mums
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
A unique study is about to take place to improve the mental health of expectant and new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums living in remote communities.
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Telescope records massive explosion 12 billion years ago
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
The University of Western Australia's Zadko Telescope has captured the explosive birth of a blackole 12 billion light years away that took place before the Earth and Sun existed.
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UWA parking and public transport on Monday 6 March (Labor Day)
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
On Monday 6 March (Labor Day), the University will be operating as normal, and the UWA Parking Regulations still apply.
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UWA staff entitled to 20% discount on WA Symphony Orchestra events
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
As a valued partner of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, UWA employees are entitled to a 20% off A-Reserve ticket prices.
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UWA law students reach semi-finals of Jessup competition
Monday, 27 February 2017
A team of five budding lawyers has tackled a complex case of international public law, reaching the Australian semi-finals of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
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Amok Island at University Hall
Monday, 27 February 2017
Amok Island has captured elements of the diverse community at UniHall through a street art wall piece outside our standard premium rooms.
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A next generation Library search tool for UWA staff and students
Monday, 27 February 2017
UWA staff and students are among the first in the world to experience the next generation of Library resource discovery thanks to a partnership between UWA Library and library technology provider, Ex Libris.
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Clews Lecture Theatre - class relocations
Monday, 27 February 2017
Clews Lecture Theatre class relocations
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Finding a sense of place
Friday, 24 February 2017
Tony Hughes-d'Aeth, Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, knows a thing or two about the Western Australian Wheatbelt.
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WA's brightest awarded Fogarty Foundation Scholarships
Friday, 24 February 2017
Eleven of the State's highest-achieving students have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Tiny mutation makes plants less resistant to stressful conditions
Friday, 24 February 2017
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have identified a tiny mutation in plants that can influence how well a plant recovers from stressful conditions, and ultimately impact a plant’s survival.
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UWA engineering student makes Top 100 Leadership List
Friday, 24 February 2017
Dedicated UWA Master of Engineering student Eric Grandinger has made Australia’s top 100, in a nationwide hunt for top leadership talent by recruitment agency GradConnection and Fusion Graduate Consultancy.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 22 February 2017
Friday, 24 February 2017
Good morning. Sixty years ago UWA opened Western Australia’s first medical school and we have been educating tomorrow’s medical pioneers and leading medical advancements ever since.
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New study finds overfishing of sharks may have already impacted our coral reefs
Thursday, 23 February 2017
A study by marine biologists at The University of Western Australia has found that fishing by Indonesian shark hunters may have resulted in changes to fish communities on a major reef off Western Australia’s North-West coast.
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Record intake of medical students to help WA's remote doctor shortage
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
The University of Western Australia has welcomed its largest intake of students from rural Western Australia this year into its Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences which will help WA's rural doctor shortage.
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Perth Writers Festival - free shuttle bus service
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
With limited accessible parking available on site, please consider using alternative travel options to get to and from the Perth Writers Festival at UWA such as public transport, walking or cyclingFree parking and a complimentary shuttle bus service will available from the Paul Hasluck Reserve (The Esplanade), from 9am to 6pm on Friday 24 February.
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Graduates represent a community of support
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
No one knows the value of a UWA degree better than a UWA grad.
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UWA celebrates medical school’s 60th with $7 million upgrade
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
The University of Western Australia will celebrate 60 years of medical teaching and research excellence by investing $7 million in a new state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility.
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Students show heart in organ donation initiative
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
In an Australian first, The University of Western Australia will trial a new online initiative aimed at increasing the number of people registering to become organ donors.
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Professor Gilly Salmon announcement
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Dear Colleagues,
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Don't forget to display your UWA parking permit by Friday 24 February
Monday, 20 February 2017
If you have applied for and received a UWA parking permit for 2017, please ensure the permit is affixed to the left-hand side of your vehicle windscreen before Friday 24 February 2017.
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Australia Day honours for former Dean
Friday, 17 February 2017
Emeritus Professor Tracey Horton, former Dean of the UWA Business School, has been made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
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Minor planet named Bernard
Friday, 17 February 2017
A minor planet in the Solar System will officially be known as Bernardbowen from today after Australian citizen science project theSkyNet won a competition to name the celestial body.
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The moon dust debates
Friday, 17 February 2017
Science is known as ‘the glorious entertainment’, and for Professor Brian O’Brien there are few truer words. From Antarctic expeditions to cave exploration and studying moon dust his career is full of the most gloriously entertaining events and challenges.
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Research to help fight multi-resistant bacteria
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
An international collaboration led by scientists from The University of Western Australia has uncovered the three-dimensional molecular structure of a protein, called EptA, which is responsible for multi-drug resistance in many disease-causing bacteria.
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Scientists make breakthrough in fight against superbugs
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Today, the three-dimensional structure of the enzyme required for polymyxin resistance was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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O-Week free information sessions at the University Library - for students, by students
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Want to find out how the University Library can help you succeed at UWA?
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Flaws change image laws
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
We are immersed in it on a daily basis, love it or detest it, popular culture's widespread universal impact can’t be denied.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice – 15 February 2017
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Good morning. The new academic year is almost upon us.
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Microscope-in-a-needle licensed for commercialisation
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
UWA’s award winning invention, a miniaturised optical imaging probe known as the microscope-in-a-needle, has been licensed to Miniprobes Pty Ltd. so it can be developed and commercialised for use by surgeons.
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Physics building basement flooding update
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Over the weekend an underground mains water pipe ruptured in the Physics building causing widespread flooding in the building’s basement.
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The UWA Civil Society gains valuable industry experience with visit to Multiplex construction site of new Woodside headquarters
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
A group of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences students in The Civil Society (TCS) student club were recently given a unique opportunity to visit the new Woodside headquarters building currently being constructed by Multiplex for AAIG as part of the Capital Square development.
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International Women's Day morning tea - Wednesday 8 March
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
You are invited to a morning tea to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March.
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Research funding for SME and academic collaborations
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Researchers who collaborate with small-medium enterprises (SMEs) on new product and service innovation may qualify to apply for a new WA Government grant to accelerate start-up ideas to commercialisation.
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Nyungar language continues to live and breathe
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Make the most of every opportunity and who knows where it will lead is the sentiment from outstanding community leader Len Collard, who won a fellowship to the Yumalundi NIRAKN (National Indigenous Research and Knowledge’s Network) program late last year.
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Researchers find new way to study cholesterol distribution and movement
Monday, 13 February 2017
An international team of researchers has developed a new way of visualizing the distribution of cholesterol in cells and tissues. Their studies, which provide unique insights into the movement of cholesterol into and out of cells, could eventually lead to new therapies for cardiovascular disease.
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Perth International Arts Festival Opens
Friday, 10 February 2017
The Perth International Arts Festival invites you to celebrate a world-class program of art without borders.
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UWA Business School receives renewed AACSB accreditation
Friday, 10 February 2017
The UWA Business School has received renewed accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Study shows long-term implications of amphetamine use
Friday, 10 February 2017
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia has shown the detrimental effects of long-term amphetamine use on the vascular system.
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Research to help students in remission from cancer
Friday, 10 February 2017
Research from The University of Western Australia has found more needs to be done to help teachers support students returning to school after cancer treatment.
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UWA Business School receives renewed AACSB accreditation
Friday, 10 February 2017
I am delighted to announce the UWA Business School has had its international accreditation renewed.
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Bees give up searching for food when we degrade their land
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
A new study into honey bees has revealed the significant effect human impact has on a bee’s metabolism, and ultimately its survival.
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Teaching plants to be better spenders
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Energy is an all-important currency for plants, and scientists from The University of Western Australia have now calculated the cost of one of their biggest expenses. The knowledge could be a key to creating more energy efficient crops.
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Vote early in the WA State General Election at Reid Library, 20-24 February 2017
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
The next State General Election is to be held on Saturday March 11. If you cannot visit your local polling place on the day to cast your vote, you can cast a pre-poll vote at the University.
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New look for OneSearch: the University Library's discovery system
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
In response to your feedback, the University Library is making some changes to OneSearch which will make it easier to find and access both online and print resources for your research and assignments.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 8 February 2017
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Good morning. This week hails a cultural celebration on campus with both the Perth International Arts Festival and the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery’s 2017 season openings.
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Researchers discover new genes that affect lung function
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in collaboration with the Busselton Health Study are part of an international team that have identified 43 new genes that affect lung function.
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Planned maintenance - Thursday 16 February
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Please be aware of the below planned maintenance.
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The ‘Oracle’ calls it a day with a final tour
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
It was a grand campus tour fit for an ‘Oracle’.
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Mark Sampson new University Hall principal
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
UniHall has welcomed a new principal, Mark Sampson.
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UWA helping the Western Force battle jet lag
Monday, 6 February 2017
Researchers from the Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia are using novel technology to help the Western Force rugby union team reduce the effects of long-distance travel and optimise their performance in the upcoming Super Rugby competition.
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UWA helping the Western Force battle Jet Lag
Monday, 6 February 2017
Researchers from the Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia are using novel technology to help the Western Force rugby union team reduce the effects of long-distance travel and optimise their performance in the upcoming Super Rugby competition.
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Miracle on City Beach as woman who had no pulse for 20 minutes is saved by surf lifesavers
Monday, 6 February 2017
A WA woman who had no pulse for almost 20 minutes after suffering a suspected heart attack on City Beach was brought back from the dead by two surf lifesavers (including UWA Sport Recreate instructor Nick Wagstaff) now hailed as heroes.
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New super rules on the way
Monday, 6 February 2017
Attend a UniSuper seminar to find out how the changes to superannuation from 1 July 2017 may affect your benefit.
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Recognition for UWA gravitational waves team
Friday, 3 February 2017
Twenty-one scientists at The University of Western Australia have received Breakthrough Prize medals to recognise their part in one of the century’s most important science discoveries.
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Semi-Final pairings go down to the wire at Warren Jones International Youth Regatta
Friday, 3 February 2017
The semi-final placings went down to the wire at the 2017 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta.
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Pay it forward to the next generation – become a mentor
Friday, 3 February 2017
The UWA Career Mentor Link is a terrific program that matches mentors with student mentees.
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Why some people are taller than others
Thursday, 2 February 2017
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have been involved in the largest ever international research collaboration to identify genes associated with height.
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A mural made with smiles and giggles
Thursday, 2 February 2017
It was all smiles and giggles when a new mural featuring the Jacaranda tree was unveiled at a special morning tea at the UWA Early Learning Centre (ELC) last week.
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Sensationalism sells but should it?
Thursday, 2 February 2017
For Dr Michael Jetter the opportunity to work at an established research-intensive University was the perfect motivation to move over 16,000 kilometres across the world.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice - 1 February 2017
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Good morning. At the start of a new year and early in my term as Vice-Chancellor, it is indeed a privilege to be able to share with you some exciting plans for the launch of an international academic recruitment campaign.
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Three new art exhibitions open at UWA
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia will be opening three new exciting exhibitions on Saturday 11 February 2017.
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UWA awards and achievements - December 2016 - January 2017
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Crawley campus - planned high voltage electrical switching
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
The University has scheduled electrical works from 6am to 7am on Tuesday 14 February 2017, to complete high voltage (HV) switching to the Crawley campus. The works are necessary to ensure the HV electrical network circuit is fully connected and integrated.
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Progress update on UWA Contact Directory updates
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Dear Colleagues,
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Vice-Chancellor's statement on U.S. immigration ban
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
The University of Western Australia has today joined higher education institutions and colleagues from across the world to express concern about the impact of the new US executive order on the free exchange of students, academics and researchers between Australia and the United States of America.
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MBA scholarship winner ready to tackle global issues
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Ashley Broering has spent the last five years working to improve patient experience in the healthcare industry.
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Professor Freshwater's speech at the International Indian Ocean Science Conference
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Function: International Indian Ocean Science Conference
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Infant lung function a predictor of adult asthma
Monday, 30 January 2017
A new study by The University of Western Australia has found that reduced lung function in infants is an accurate predictor of persistent asthma in young adults.
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UWA high achievers recognised in Australia Day honours
Friday, 27 January 2017
Twelve graduates and one staff member from The University of Western Australia have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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Agent news - December 2016
Friday, 27 January 2017
Our newsletter was distributed to UWA's agent network in December, with information about the new StudyPerth Airport Welcome Desk, new course information and semester 1 applications. If you are a UWA agent and did not receive this email, please contact [email protected]
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UWA launches new undergraduate scholarships for Mauritian and South African students from select schools
Friday, 27 January 2017
UWA is pleased to announce the introduction of undergraduate fee discount scholarships to eligible students from Mauritius and South Africa who have demonstrated high academic achievement in their high school studies.
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Underwater tunes for Australia Day at UWA
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Families celebrating Australia Day at Matilda Bay on Thursday will be able to hear music while they swim in the Swan River, thanks to a group of young scientists from The University of Western Australia.
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Vice-Chancellor's Voice – 25 January 2017
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Good morning. Welcome to the first edition of UWA Forward for 2017 and my first as Vice-Chancellor.
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A flying classroom and a trip to the South Pole
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Most high school students can expect excursions to the local science centre, zoo or museum, but how about a trip to a continent few will ever get to see?
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Let teenage athletes sleep in
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
A new investigation into the impacts of electronic gadgets has revealed that the removal of these devices for a couple of days does not affect sleep quality or influence performance in young elite athletes.
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Call for software engineering projects
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
We are looking for projects to be undertaken by groups of 5th year students as a capstone for their software engineering and information technology degrees.
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A novel avenue for breeding drought-tolerant wheat
Monday, 23 January 2017
New insight into how different wheat varieties respond to drought, published by researchers from The University of Western Australia, shows a novel avenue for breeding drought-tolerant wheat.
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Electricity interruptions in hot weather
Monday, 23 January 2017
Due to the high temperatures forecasted this week, it is expected there will be localised interruptions to air-conditioning across the campus from 2pm on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 January 2017.
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Planned maintenance - 28 January
Monday, 23 January 2017
Planned network maintenance will be carried out at the UWA Institutional Data Centre (IDC) on Saturday 28 January from 7pm-11pm.
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Nominations invited for Professional and General Staff Consultative Committee
Friday, 20 January 2017
Colleagues
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Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgery
Thursday, 19 January 2017
A ground-breaking Western Australian medical trial, involving babies with breathing problems, has determined that a laryngeal mask (a medical device that keeps a patient's airway open) is the preferred option over an endotracheal tube during minor surgical procedures.
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A Current Affair
Thursday, 19 January 2017
Associate Professor Charlene Kahler, Deputy Director of the Marshall Center, appeared on A Current Affair last night to talk about meningococcal vaccination.
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Bird arts takes flight in the Reid Library
Thursday, 19 January 2017
The Library has a new exhibition of bird illustrations taken from books in our Special Collections currently on display on the Ground Floor of the Reid Library.
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March launch for simplified Staff Appraisal process
Thursday, 19 January 2017
In December it was announced that the simplified Staff Appraisal process will be launched in March this year.
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Last day for free campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Dear colleagues
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UWA Judo Club host high profile International Judoka Competitor
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Ryutaro Goto, a high profile International Judo competitor from Japan is currently in Perth for 10 days as part of an ongoing informal exchange between Keio University Judo Club and UWA Judo Club.
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UWA announces new Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Professor Dawn Freshwater has been appointed the next Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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Season two of Lotterywest films commences
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
The Perth International Arts Festival has launched the second half of its outdoor summer season which includes Lotterywest Festival films, some of which will be shown at UWA’s Somerville.
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Galaxy murder mystery
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
It’s the big astrophysical whodunnit. Across the Universe, galaxies are being killed and the question scientists want answered is, what’s killing them?
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How soil organisms can help plant species coexist
Friday, 13 January 2017
A new study of shrublands in Southwest Australia has identified how plant species can successfully coexist while competing for space and limited resources.
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Researchers capture first glimpse of ruby seadragons in the wild
Friday, 13 January 2017
A scientific expedition off the coast of Western Australia led to researchers from The University of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum and Scripps Institution of Oceanography catching a rare glimpse of the newly discovered ruby seadragon in the wild.
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Perth Writers Festival launches 2017 program
Thursday, 12 January 2017
The 2017 Perth Writers Festival program brings more than 100 celebrated writers, thinkers, artists and activists from around the world to Western Australia for a provoking and inspiring literary weekend this February.
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Preparation key for reigning premier Torpedoes on the road
Thursday, 12 January 2017
STARTING on the road with the first 11 games as defending Men’s National Water Polo League premiers will provide quite the challenge for the UWA Torpedoes, but title winning captain Luke Quinlivan is confident good away form can set up the season quite nicely.
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UWA scientist wins prestigious senior TED Fellowship
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
A research scientist from The University of Western Australia with a mission to increase food security in East Africa has been named the first Australian-based Senior TED Fellow in the history of the program.
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FMusA's Youngest Awardee
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
The Fellowship in Music Australia (FMusA) is the highest and most prestigious award offered by the AMEB.
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Fever shoots for success with UWA partnership
Monday, 9 January 2017
The University of Western Australia has been announced as a new major Partner of West Coast Fever Australian netball team.
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Yoon Sen Lee appointed as Professor in Italy!
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
One of the AMEB’s well known examiners, Yoon Sen Lee, has been appointed as Professor of the International Piano Academy in Imola, Italy and will travel there to teach whenever possible throughout the year and in the future.
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AMEB Achievements Abroad
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
AMEB has once again helped young pianists achieve and excel in their journey as pianists.
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Plants need oxygen for more than just survival
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have published cutting-edge evidence that oxygen plays a much bigger role in the development of plants than was previously thought.
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Bringing Oyster Reefs Back to Oyster Harbour Project: Stage II receives $150,000 boost from the RFIF
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
The Project
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Mango farms and cattle stations won’t fix Indigenous communities
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
A ‘build it and they will come’ mentality will not meet the needs of growing northern Australia, experts have told an Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Scholarship offers authentic insight into teaching.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
From an early age Daniel Fortini knew that he wanted to become a teacher.
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Food drive for Global Pulse Day
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture is collecting pulses such as tins of chickpeas, beans or dried lentils to help Western Australians in need.
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WAFDA Awards see UWA Ultimate Club dominating the 2016 season.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
WA Ultimate hosted the 2016 WAFDA Awards Sunday 18th December at the North Fremantle Bowls Club.
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Simplified staff appraisal process to be implemented in 2017
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
A simplified Staff Appraisal process is being implemented for all Academic and Professional & General employees across the University in 2017 which will replace the current PDA process and has been designed to align with the annual University planning process.
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Process for updating the UWA Contact Directory in January
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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Transforming Teaching for Learning unit - enrol now
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Your professional development is key to future proofing your teaching practice and actively engaging with your students in new successful models of learning and teaching.
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UWA researcher recognised for contribution to archaeology
Monday, 19 December 2016
Professor Jo McDonald from The University of Western Australia has been recognised at the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) conference for her outstanding contribution to archaeology.
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UWA Sport cleans up at the 2016 Australian University Sport Awards
Monday, 19 December 2016
UWA has taken out two awards in the 2016 University Sports Awards announced earlier this month.
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UWA Forward – year in review
Friday, 16 December 2016
Welcome to the final edition of UWA Forward for 2016.
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How CEME engineers’ artificial reef work is helping attract more fish
Thursday, 15 December 2016
CEME engineers are using the expertise gained in the offshore oil and gas industry to help test the effectiveness of offshore artificial reefs (OARs) being deployed around Australia, including one earmarked for the waters off Rottnest Island.
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New Recreate Short Courses – this summer break!
Thursday, 15 December 2016
The sun is shining, the campus is peaceful – and Recreate short courses are back for another Summer Break season!
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UWA Teen Sport and Outdoor Week
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Forget high school these holidays and head straight to Uni!
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UWA Sport Christmas Hours
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Member Notice
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Vote in the 40 under 40 awards People’s Choice Award
Thursday, 15 December 2016
A number of UWA staff are represented in the nominees for the 2017 40 under 40 awards. Get your vote in for the People’s Choice Award, you have until January 13 to vote.
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UWA Sport holiday programs for kids and teens
Thursday, 15 December 2016
The UWA Kids Sports Holiday Program
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Digital marketing headed for virtual future
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Evan Cunningham-Dunlop is confident that virtual reality and augmented reality will change the future of digital marketing.
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Invention will mean less time in the chair for dental patients
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
A device being developed by researchers from The University of Western Australia will improve dental procedures, significantly reduce the time they take and potentially lower dental treatment costs through new virtual (augmented) reality technology.
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Physics building - crane on site
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
From Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15 December, a crane will be on site alongisde the Physics building (located in car park 16). The essential crane lift works form part of the Physics Liquid Nitrogen Tank relocation project.
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RAC 2016 Western Australian Sports Star of the Year Awards
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Gun WA amateur Curtis Luck will confront the daunting move to professional ranks after capping off a remarkable season by being named The West Australian-RAC Sports Star of the Year on Monday night.
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Central point of contract for IT support requests
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
While the University transitions into the new organisational structure, all IT queries are to be channelled through a central contact point. This is to ensure IT requests are allocated appropriately to ensure staff receive the level support they require.
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Successful year for the McCusker Centre for Citizenship
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
With the year drawing to a close, the McCusker Centre for Citizenship is marking a very successful first 12 months.
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More Indigenous accounting students needed, conference told
Monday, 12 December 2016
The low number of Indigenous accountants in Australia is hindering the progress of Indigenous business, speakers have told an Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Connecting corporate volunteers with Indigenous communities
Monday, 12 December 2016
How can Australian organisations best enable their employees to help Indigenous communities?
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Raine Medical Foundation provides $1 million in research funding
Monday, 12 December 2016
The Raine Medical Research Foundation has recognised the high standard of research in Western Australia by awarding almost $1 million in funding.
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UWA joins United Nations Sustainable Development Network
Monday, 12 December 2016
The University of Western Australia has joined the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network to help tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental, social and economic problems.
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Finding her voice
Monday, 12 December 2016
Perth-born Casey Kickett has always had a creative side. The Communication Studies and Indigenous Studies graduate realised during high school how much influence mainstream media has on how society views the world and the issues in it.
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Top 10 Priorities for those experiencing domestic violence
Friday, 9 December 2016
An Australian-first study led by The University of Western Australia has surveyed those who have experienced family and domestic violence to identify the top ten priorities for future research into one of the nation’s most serious problems.
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Water Corp conducting essential maintenance at Shenton Park
Friday, 9 December 2016
The Water Corp has commenced essential maintenance and upgrade work to a wastewater access chamber at Shenton Park. Water Corp have advised the work will have minimal impact to the community and environment.
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UWA Mailroom has relocated to Mt Claremont
Friday, 9 December 2016
On Monday the UWA Mailroom relocated to Brooklands Way next to UniPrint in Mt Claremont.
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EECE postgraduate gains CICLing Award for Best Student Paper
Thursday, 8 December 2016
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) would like to congratulate PhD student Lyndon White who was awarded Best Student Paper at the CICLing 2016 Conference.
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Bushfire predictions at the fingertips of fire fighters
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are developing a new touchscreen device that can be mounted in a fire truck to help firefighters predict where and when a bushfire will spread.
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Top 10 priorities for those experiencing domestic violence
Thursday, 8 December 2016
An Australian-first study led by The University of Western Australia has surveyed those who have experienced family and domestic violence to identify the top ten priorities for future research into one of the nation’s most serious problems.
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UWA gym and aquatic centre Christmas hours
Thursday, 8 December 2016
The Recreation and Fitness Centre will be closed from Saturday 24 December 2016 and will be reopening on Tuesday 3 January 2017.
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3D imaging puts world's oldest football within reach
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
What would it feel like to ‘play’ with a 500-year-old football found in a Scottish castle? What about a 17th century amputation saw?
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UWA awarded $22 million in national health research funding
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Improving treatment of viral infections in transplant recipients, determining whether testosterone slows biological ageing in men to improve health outcomes and developing a tool to diagnose and predict different types of diabetes are among 26 projects at The University of Western Australia to receive funding of more than $22 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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Smart plants learn new habits
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has demonstrated for the first time that plants can learn about their environment by making links between events, an ability thought to be exclusive to animals.
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Lowy family supports new eye research
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Noted Australian philanthropist Frank Lowy has made a significant donation to support important new eye research through the creation of Lowy Family Fellowships at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI).
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2016 Newsletter
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2016 Newsletter in now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2016
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The final “Oracle” staff tour (aka Terry tour) - Wednesday 21 December
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Please note the tour is on Wednesday 21 December. Apologies for the error in UWA Forward.
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Business heats up for HotDesQ winner
Monday, 5 December 2016
Two years ago, UWA MBA graduate Matt Tomlins saw an opportunity to make the hiring process easier for both blue collar workers and for recruiters.
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UWA awards and achievements - November 2016
Monday, 5 December 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students. To recognise these achievements, a monthly article will be published on the UWA news page on the website and in UWA Forward on the first week of every month.
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Substantial improvements in turnaround times for student applications
Monday, 5 December 2016
Throughout 2016 important changes to the way applications are processed have been made resulting in dramatically reduced median turnaround times from student application to offer.
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UWA Choral Society upcoming performance 18 December
Monday, 5 December 2016
One of the longest surviving choruses in Australia, the UWA Choral Society invite you to celebrate their 85th anniversary by sharing our love and passion for music in a special one-off performance in UWA’s magnificent Winthrop Hall.
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Call for nominations for general staff member of Senate
Monday, 5 December 2016
Dr Sato Juniper’s term of office as a member of the professional staff will expire before the first ordinary meeting of the Senate in March 2017.
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The power of volunteering
Monday, 5 December 2016
Volunteering is second nature to Sara Shengeb. For the third year Psychology major, giving back to the UWA and Perth community is something that means a lot to her.
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Indigenous people deserve better: Focus on education and Indigenous business
Friday, 2 December 2016
Government programs should focus first on supporting education and Indigenous business rather than on welfare support, delegates at the Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference have been told.
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New web-based resource to aid governance when conducting human research
Friday, 2 December 2016
WA Health has launched a web-based Research Governance Service which will make it easier for researchers to meet the governance requirements for conducting human research in WA.
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We need to stop teaching failure, Alannah MacTiernan tells UWA conference
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Over 60 per cent of Aboriginal students are not having any meaningful engagement with education, delegates at the Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference have been told.
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Sharks need a safe place too
Thursday, 1 December 2016
After analysing more than 2000 hours of coastal shark sightings, researchers from The University of Western Australia and other collaborators have warned that habitats important for juvenile shark survival are not adequately protected.
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Success for premature birth prevention program
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
A preterm birth prevention program led by The University of Western Australia has had success in reducing the rate of early birth in Western Australia.
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UWA graduate appointed High Court Judge
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Internationally recognised lawyer and academic James Edelman has been appointed a Judge of the High Court of Australia – one of the youngest-ever appointments to the High Court at the age of 42.
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Human rights conference to explore power of photography
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
The University of Western Australia will next week host a landmark international conference and two photographic exhibitions that aim to explore the powerful role of photography in shaping our understanding of human rights.
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Student outreach program leader wins national Fellowship
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Louise Pollard, Manager of The University of Western Australia’s student outreach program Aspire UWA, is one of three Australians to be awarded an Equity Fellowship by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) at Curtin University.
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Bringing lifelong improvements in children's lives
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
The ability to influence children’s lives during a vital period in their educational and social development was what motivated William to enrol into the Master of Teaching Early Childhood at UWA.
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Following her dream
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Kassie Cubitt is an amazing individual. Driven and dedicated to achieving her goals she is an inspiration to those around her and to her students. Born and raised in Albany, Western Australia by her English father and Filipino mother Kassie had a boisterous and fun childhood.
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Borneo jungle becomes test lab for studying link between forest restoration and human health
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
A Western Australian ecologist is part of a world-first study into how restoring degraded rainforest affects human health.
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New Service Delivery Centre leaders appointed
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
The University is pleased to announce the leaders of the new Service Delivery Centres (SDCs).
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University Christmas closedown period
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Dear Colleagues
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Bringing genes back from the wild for rapid crop improvement
Monday, 28 November 2016
An international team of researchers from The University of Western Australia, University of New England, the Nordic Genetic Resource Centre, Norway, and the Pig Research Centre, Denmark have developed a revolutionary plant breeding system which will enable breeders to access valuable genes that have been lost through modern breeding programs.
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Pedestrian access closed - north of Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
Monday, 28 November 2016
The pedestrian access north of the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (and the CO2 Research Facility) will be closed from Tuesday 29 November to Friday 9 December, while the installation of automatic bollards is undertaken.
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3x3 World Uni Championships Wrap up
Monday, 28 November 2016
After going Down to Mongolia in a semi-final show down, in the last day of pool rounds, Team Australia (Team UWA) has finished up in sixth place at the 2016 FISU World 3x3 Basketball University Championships.
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Update on UniWA Application Migrations
Monday, 28 November 2016
After substantial planning and four successful migration weekends, over 100 applications have now been moved over to UniWA with no significant business impact.
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Record year for New Colombo Plan scholarships
Monday, 28 November 2016
At the end of last month UWA’s New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship recipients gathered in Canberra with other winners from around Australia for their official send off dinner.
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Thank you for the music
Monday, 28 November 2016
“I don’t sing because I’m happy; I’m happy because I sing.”
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Brave and beautiful Australian books on display in the Reid Library
Friday, 25 November 2016
The University Library is hosting a new travelling exhibition of the winning and shortlisted books from the 64th annual Australian Book Design Awards.
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Leave loading pay and payroll deadlines
Friday, 25 November 2016
Leave Loading Pay
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UWA Zadko Telescope helps reconstruct 'Barbarian' asteroids
Thursday, 24 November 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Zadko Telescope has been used by an international team to reconstruct the shape of a rare ‘Barbarian’ asteroid (space rock).
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UWA Nobel Laureate develops drug to prevent food allergies
Thursday, 24 November 2016
A new drug which “fine tunes” the immune system is being developed to help prevent asthma and allergies to foods such as peanuts and shellfish.
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Pole dancers wanted for world first study
Thursday, 24 November 2016
A world first study conducted at The University of Western Australia is looking to uncover the physical and mental benefits of pole dancing.
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Celebrating Disability Awareness Week
Thursday, 24 November 2016
It’s Disability Awareness Week - a time to focus on the lives of people with disabilities, highlight the barriers and celebrate their strengths, abilities and achievements.
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UWA congratulates its 2017 Forrest scholar
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
A nature lover from Japan who wants to help solve the world’s looming water shortage is The University of Western Australia’s recipient of the 2017 Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships.
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Vinyl floor replacement - Reid Library northwest stairwell
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Works are scheduled within the Reid Library northwest stairwell to remove old vinyl flooring identified containing low levels of asbestos materials.
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Day Three: FISU World 3x3 University Championships
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
In day two of play at the FISU World University 3x3 Basketball championships, Team UWA, (representing Australia) have defeated China in their first game of the day, before going down to France in their second.
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UWA Torpedoes nominated in the 2016 RAC WA Sports Star Awards
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The RAC WA Sports Star Awards enable the Western Australian community to recognise excellence in sport and celebrate the achievements of WA sportspeople.
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Professor Erika Techera appointed Director of UWA Oceans Institute
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The University is pleased to announce that the Dean of Law, Professor Erika Techera, has been appointed as the Director of the UWA Oceans Institute and will commence her new role on 1 January 2017.
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CEME offshore expertise extends from the ‘sky to the seabed’
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Researchers from the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering (CEME) are playing a key role in UWA’s new research facility providing R&D expertise for the offshore oil and gas industry.
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UWA changemakers awarded Rhodes and Monash scholarships
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
A political change maker and a leading innovator from The University of Western Australia have been awarded prestigious scholarships, recognising their potential as young global ambassadors.
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Crane lift - Electrical Engineering building (226) Thursday 24 November
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Between 7am and approximately 8.30am on Thursday 24 November Campus Management will use a crane to remove an empty tank and two generators from the Electrical Engineering building (226).
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Day One: FISU World University 3x3 Basketball Championships
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
In day one of play at the 2016 World University 3x3 Basketball Championships, Australia have come away with a mixed bag of results.
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Bunbury leads UWA rural medical students graduation
Monday, 21 November 2016
Last Saturday 60 rural students from 22 country towns, including 17 students from Bunbury, graduated from The University of Western Australia’s Medical School – the biggest number of rural background doctors to graduate in a single year.
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UWA congratulates graduating Indigenous students
Monday, 21 November 2016
The University of Western Australia congratulates a record number of Indigenous students who received their degrees at UWA’s Winthrop Hall at the weekend.
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UniHaller Rachel’s Inter-College Run Down
Monday, 21 November 2016
UniHaller Rachel Rainey's run down on inter-college events this year. Take a look at what our UniHallers got up to along College Row.
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UWA mens basketball 3x3 team gear up for day one of competition in China
Monday, 21 November 2016
Team Australian (comprising of The University of Monash’s Women’s Basketball team and the University of Western Australia men’s baseball team) have met up ahead of the first day of competition at the 2016 FISU World Uni 3 on 3 Basketball Championships!
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End of Semester UWA Staff Community Choir Concert
Monday, 21 November 2016
We're nearing the end of the year which means it's time for the End of Semester UWA Staff Choir concert.
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UWA graduates shine at WA Australian of the Year awards
Monday, 21 November 2016
UWA graduates won three of the four WA Australian of the Year awards at Sunday’s Government House event. All three are now national finalists with overall winners being announced in Canberra on Australia Day Eve.
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Associate Professor Cosimo Faiello receives award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Friday, 18 November 2016
EECE would like to congratulate Associate Professor Cosimo Faiello who received an award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning at the UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards.
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Business projects win prestigious research grants
Friday, 18 November 2016
Three researchers from the UWA Business School will be undertaking new projects after winning prestigious grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Humans of UWA Sport
Friday, 18 November 2016
This is Riznaldi. Riznaldi was just awarded a Hadi Soesastro Prize! Presented by Foreign Minister, The Hon Julie Bishop MP, the awards support Indonesian academics who are completing their doctorates in Australia & aim to develop young leaders & promote education links between the two countries.
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Giving patients the best of both worlds
Friday, 18 November 2016
For Dr David Joske, some of his earliest memories involve playing on the UWA grounds. With his father the Dean of the Medical School, and his mother a Masters student and teacher in humanities, Dr Joske spent a bit of time on campus as a child, a connection that continues to this day.
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UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards - 2016 winners
Friday, 18 November 2016
Last week the University recognised and celebrated teaching staff who have made significant contributions to the field of teaching in 2016.
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Why Australia needs more teachers who are specialists
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Australia has for many years experienced an undersupply of specialist teachers in schools particularly in the areas of maths, physics and chemistry.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering students gain valuable Industry experience
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Faculty students from the Electrical & Electronic Engineering Design Project unit presented their exciting project ideas last week to fellow students, Faculty staff and industry mentors.
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Teenage male whale sharks don't want to leave home
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Australian Institute of Marine Science, (AIMS) and collaborators across the Indian Ocean have completed a huge photo-identification study to assess the seasonal habits of whale sharks in the tropics.
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Promising progress for pilot shellfish reef restoration program
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
A Western Australian first trial to return oysters to an Albany estuary is exceeding scientists’ expectations, a year into the ambitious project.
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UWA to Represent Australia at the 2016 FISU World University 3x3 Basketball Championships
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
After a gold winning performance at the 2016 Australian University Championships, The University of Western Australia’s men’s basketball team have been invited by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to represent Australia at the 2016 FISU World University 3x3 Basketball Championships held in Xiamen from the 21– 24November The championships represent an opportunity for Australia to look at a transition across to the Asia/ Oceania region of FISU, expanding the prospects for Australian university sports involvement in the Asian Regional Championships moving forward.
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Concern over parasites affecting honey bees
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Scientists from The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) tagged 200 honey bee workers to find out how a highly-contagious fungal parasite (Nosema apis) impacts their ability to pollinate crops.
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Health report reveals world’s kelp forests declining
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
A new marine study bringing together half a century of data from around the globe indicates that almost 40 per cent of the world’s vital kelp forests are in decline.
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Parking restrictions during UWA graduations - November 2017
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
On Saturday 19 November there will be some parking restrictions to a number of car parks at UWA for graduation ceremonies.
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Maximising Infrastructure through Digital Engineering
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Civil Engineering student Eric Grandinger, recently coordinated a key industry Panel event, Maximising Infrastructure through Digital Engineering, on 2 November.
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2016 UWA Staff Sports Day
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
The campus was quiet, with no students around; staff came in droves from all over the grounds.
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Changes to Concur Travel Management System - Insurance
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
After a review of Concur use with the Risk & Legal Team and UWA’s Insurance Broker AJG, it was found that clarification is required around travel insurance.
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Staff Sports Day wrap up
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
With an updated format, Friday's Staff Sports Day was a great success with over 500 staff and 12 faculties and divisions competing for the coveted Champion title, ultimately taken out by Science.
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ECM Alumus water innovator honoured at awards
Monday, 14 November 2016
Environmental Engineer and Faculty Alumnus, Halinka Lamparski, has been awarded Young Water Professional of the Year, the top honours at the 2016 Australian Water Association (AWA) WA Water Awards dinner on Friday 21 October. The awards showcased innovation and sustainable management of water.
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Noongar medical student has eye on the prize
Monday, 14 November 2016
It is exciting times for the last cohort of undergraduates in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery who are a week away from graduation before they enter our hospitals officially as doctors.
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Study reveals cannabis users age faster
Monday, 14 November 2016
A study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found significant detrimental effects to the vascular system from smoking cannabis, including early ageing.
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Changeover work on Crawley campus electicity substation completed
Monday, 14 November 2016
Changeover work on the Crawley campus electricity substation has been completed successfully.
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Fair go at sport for all.
Monday, 14 November 2016
Pilbara doctor and founder of the not-for-profit Fair Game, John Van Bockxmeer is using recycled sporting equipment as a means to end health inequality.
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Breakthrough in genetics advances Brassica crop improvement
Friday, 11 November 2016
An international team of researchers led by The University of Western Australia have made a major breakthrough in understanding the important crop plant Brassica oleracea.
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Report identifies need for change in Indigenous suicide prevention
Thursday, 10 November 2016
A new report led by The University of Western Australia calls on the Federal Government to support a radical overhaul of suicide prevention programs including an Indigenous community-led national prevention plan.
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Northern wealth under spotlight at Indigenous conference
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Indigenous leaders from across Australia will come together for the Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference, to be held at The University of Western Australia on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 December.
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Northern wealth under spotlight at Indigenous conference
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Indigenous leaders from across Australia will come together for the Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference, to be held at The University of Western Australia on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 December.
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Services to support the homeless need alternative funding sources
Thursday, 10 November 2016
A new study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has found services to support the homeless face an increasingly constrained funding environment that is reliant on government sources of funding.
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UWA student wins Hadi Soesastro Prize
Thursday, 10 November 2016
PhD candidate and Australia Awards Scholarship holder Riznaldi Akbar was awarded a Hadi Soesastro Prize in Canberra last week.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2016
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Breeding wheat for yield has improved water and nutrient-use efficiency
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Five decades of breeding for yield in Australian wheat has given researchers from The University of Western Australia some interesting insights into root systems, and how efficiently they take up nitrogen and water from the soil.
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Making an impact
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
For Claire Stokes being involved in meaningful work has always come naturally.
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Anonymous survey on cheating – chance to win $500 Apple voucher
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Dear colleagues,
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WA legend retires from national team
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Fergus Kavanagh calls time on a glittering international hockey career
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UWA City Beach Water polo dominate selections for AIS Camp.
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
UWA City Beach Water polo have dominated the selection pool for the "Born in 1999 AIS Selection Training Camp," with four members of the club selected to train with the squad.
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Recreate Pre- Christmas courses start next week!
Monday, 7 November 2016
Recreate Pre Christmas break courses start Monday 14 November, and are running for five weeks, before our Summer Break seven-week courses are back!
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The 2016 Summer Social Sport league is now taking registrations!
Monday, 7 November 2016
UWA Sport will be running a Social Sport Summer League over the uni break, with several great sports on offer!
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Alex Milligan takes out UWA Sport Star of the Year.
Monday, 7 November 2016
At last week’s 2016 UWA Sport Awards – held at Perth Arena, the university presented the 2016 Sport Star of the Year Award to UWA West Coast Swim Club member, Alex Milligan.
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WA Olympic swimmer Blair Evans stuns in Funkita swimwear
Monday, 7 November 2016
BEING sore is nothing new for WA swimmer Blair Evans.
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Changes to cafe hours during exams
Monday, 7 November 2016
Changes to opening hours of UWA Student Guild cafes during exam period are below.
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2017 PIAF program and UWA employee discount
Monday, 7 November 2016
The 2017 PIAF program is out and as a UWA staff member you can access Friends of the Festival ticket prices.
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Scheduled upgrade to Ascender Pay (previously Alesco)
Monday, 7 November 2016
The University’s HR Management/Payroll system Ascender Pay (previously Alesco) is being upgraded from Friday, 11 November 2016 6:00pm - Saturday, 12 November 2016 8:00pm.
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All staff forum - Tuesday 15 November
Monday, 7 November 2016
Please join us at Tuesday's Open Forum where Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater will discuss the University's immediate priorities, which will also include a brief update on the Renewal project as we move towards the end of 2016 and through to 2017.
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Everybody needs good neighbours
Monday, 7 November 2016
Growing up in Indonesia, Australia and the Bay Area of California, it’s fair to say Kyle Springer knows a thing or two about these strategically intertwined regions.
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Aboriginal people inhabited WA's mid-west coast much earlier than previously thought
Friday, 4 November 2016
Archaeologists from The University of Western Australia have discovered evidence of human activity in a cave in Western Australia’s Midwest which proves that Aboriginal people lived there 15,000 years earlier than previously thought.
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Grant win for Lung Fibrosis Research
Friday, 4 November 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Respiratory Heath are among a group of Australian scientists awarded $2.5 million by the NHMRC to support a Centre for Research Excellence focusing on lung fibrosis.
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Ocean Glider sets sail for Sri Lanka
Friday, 4 November 2016
An ocean glider christened Challenger will set sail for Sri Lanka in the longest journey ever attempted by an autonomous underwater vehicle.
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UWA Awards and Achievements - October 2016
Thursday, 3 November 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Whizz kids compete in Maths Olympics
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Over 400 students from 23 schools participated in the annual Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO) at The University of Western Australia on 29 October.
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UWA science funding to support medical breakthroughs
Thursday, 3 November 2016
The University of Western Australia has been awarded grants totalling more than $3.5 million to support health and medical research projects through the Federal Government’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding scheme.
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Seed flamer wins at WA Innovator of the Year
Thursday, 3 November 2016
A new tool that makes native seeds easier to handle has won researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority a top prize at the 2016 WA Innovator of the Year awards.
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Flat out like a lizard drinking: the Thorny Devil's remarkable desert survival
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are part of a team which has investigated the remarkable drinking habits of Australia’s Thorny Devil lizard (Moloch horridus) – and it’s a fascinating insight into desert survival.
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Perth International Arts Festival launches 2017 program
Thursday, 3 November 2016
The Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF) has unveiled a world-class program fit for arts lovers of all ages and persuasions, spreading across unique venues and spaces all around the city of Perth.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 8th November - Dr Victoria Rogers discusses the Celluloid Concerto
Thursday, 3 November 2016
The Celluloid Concerto
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UWA Staff Sports Fun Day is coming!
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Pull out your active wear because the UWA Staff Sports Day is less than a month away.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture releases Annual Research Report 2015
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
The UWA Institute of Agriculture released its Annual Research Report 2015 to the agriculture industry and scientific community today.
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2016 World Athletics Masters
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
The 2016 World Athletics Masters are on in Perth this week, beginning last Wednesday 26 October and running until Sunday 6 November 2016, the competition will see over 4,000 athletes and 3,000 supporters in attendance.
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UWA Sport Athletes Recognised at the UWA Sport Awards
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
The annual UWA Sport Awards were held last Thursday 27 October at the Reveley Room – Perth Arena.
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UWA Hockey Club well represented at the 2016 Australian Women’s Hockey Masters
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Congratulations to the Western Australian Masters women’s hockey team who last week beat NSW 1-0 to win gold at the Australian Women’s Hockey Masters for the first time since 2008.
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UWA awarded $17.8 million in national research funding
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
The University of Western Australia has received $17.
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Reminder key academic and professional roles advertised internally
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
A number of key academic and professional roles are currently being advertised through Jobs at UWA, some of these roles close today (2 November). Please keep an eye on the website to familiarise yourself with the advertised roles, and apply for them as they become available.
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Astrophysicist wins 2016 Young Tall Poppy Award
Monday, 31 October 2016
Astrophysicist Dr Danail Obreschkow from The University of Western Australia was today recognised as Western Australia’s brightest emerging scientist at this year’s Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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How CEME engineers’ artificial reef work is helping attract more fish
Monday, 31 October 2016
Engineers at The University of Western Australia’s Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering School (CEME) are using the expertise gained in the offshore oil and gas industry to help test the effectiveness of offshore artificial reefs (OARs) being deployed around Australia, including one earmarked for the waters off Rottnest Island.
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Most meth users too embarrassed to seek treatment
Monday, 31 October 2016
The biggest barriers to methamphetamine users seeking treatment are embarrassment or stigma, belief that help is not needed, preferring to withdraw without help and privacy concerns, according to a new study.
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Services to support the homeless need alternative funding sources
Monday, 31 October 2016
A new study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has found services to support the homeless face an increasingly constrained funding environment that is reliant on government sources of funding.
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Fossilised dinosaur brain tissue identified for the first time
Friday, 28 October 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have helped British scientists confirm that an unassuming brown pebble, found more than a decade ago by a fossil hunter in Sussex, is the first example of fossilised brain tissue from a dinosaur.
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UWA student awarded 2017 Rhodes Scholarship
Friday, 28 October 2016
Improvements to health systems in rural and remote areas will be the focus for The University of Western Australia’s student Richard O’Halloran as a winner of the 2017 Rhodes Scholarship.
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Would you return a lost letter?
Friday, 28 October 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a social experiment to discover if the socioeconomic status of a suburb has an effect on altruistic behavior – in this case returning a lost letter.
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Critical substation upgrade works - commencing Friday 4 November
Friday, 28 October 2016
The next stage of changeover works to the new Crawley campus electricity substation will begin on Friday 4 November.
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WA Teaching and Learning Forum 2017
Friday, 28 October 2016
Innovation: Multiple Dimensions in Teaching and Learning
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Nurturing body and soul
Friday, 28 October 2016
Whether you like to exercise or not, it’s hard to deny the benefits of being active. Not only is regular activity beneficial for our physical health, but UWA Health and Wellbeing Officer Kirrily Robson is spreading the word that our mental health can also be positively impacted.
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New Chair to pioneer next generation treatments for eye disease
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Professor Ian Constable’s landmark contribution to saving sight will be recognised with the creation of new senior academic roles at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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New invention aids detection of prevalent parasitic disease
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have invented a device that can detect very small quantities of the parasite eggs that cause schistosomiasis in humans which are currently difficult to detect.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2016 Newsletter
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-july-2016
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Major refurbishment of the Medical and Dental Library to commence in 2017
Thursday, 27 October 2016
We are delighted to announce that a major refurbishment project to revitalise the Medical and Dental Library will commence in early 2017.
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EECE Student wins Ernst & Young’s Survive the Panel
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
EECE would like to congratulate Aaditya Bhargava, Electrical Engineering student at UWA, for winning Ernst & Young’s 2016 Survive the Panel competition securing $11,000 towards building his E-Waste recycling company.
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Stricter speed enforcement can impair driver safety
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
New research from The University of Western Australia has found strictly enforced speed limits could have a detrimental impact on road safety.
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Big idea finalists head to national finals
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
What if you could find a way to help disadvantaged young people find employment, build people’s confidence and help them engage with the wider community?
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New tool detects malignant breast cancer tissue during surgery
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
A tool that will enable surgeons to detect malignant breast cancer tissue during surgery using new imaging techniques has been developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
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Australian Postgraduate Awards, University Postgraduate Awards and Prestigious University scholarships
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Online Applications for 2017 Australian Postgraduate Awards, University Postgraduate Awards and Prestigious University scholarships for domestic applicants - CLOSE next Monday 31 October 2016
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Aaditya wins EY Survive the Panel competition with co-operative enterprise model
Monday, 24 October 2016
UWA student Aaditya Bhargava has won the EY Survive the Panel competition with a project to recycle e-waste.
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Hopping genes provide clue to frog's origin
Monday, 24 October 2016
An international team of researchers have decoded the genetic sequence of the African clawed frog, an important model system for cell and developmental biology, and immunology.
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Farmers to improve grain yields by increasing organic matter in soil
Monday, 24 October 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are encouraging farmers in south-western Australia to increase organic matter in soils over the long-term, through a study they published showing it can improve grain yield without substantial increases in greenhouse gas emissions.
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University Library's Get It document delivery services now in OneSearch
Monday, 24 October 2016
The Library has now integrated all Get It document delivery, interlibrary loan, and intralibrary loan services into OneSearch.
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Turning ideas into reality
Monday, 24 October 2016
Dr Josephine Muir likes putting ideas into action - the bigger the better.
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Business industry leaders join the Ambassadorial Council of the UWA Business School
Thursday, 20 October 2016
The West Australian chapter of the UWA Business School’s Ambassadorial Council is undergoing an exciting time of expansion and change with five new members appointed.
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Art event set to draw a crowd
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Imagine stepping inside a virtual reality and creating a work of art on a three-dimensional canvas. You can step in, around and through your drawings and create something that transcends a pencil and paper.
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Astrophysicists map the Milky Way
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Scientists have created a detailed map of the Milky Way using two of the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescopes in Germany and Australia.
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Remembering Ross Fenwick
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Earlier this year, our dear colleague Kathy Fenwick lost her husband Ross who passed away in January after falling ill while attending a fire near Two People’s Bay east of Albany.
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Testing the Case Method for teacher education
Thursday, 20 October 2016
The recipient of the Endeavour Research Fellowship award by the Australian Federal Government, Dr Sye-Foong Yee from the Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia spent four months with the Graduate School of Education earlier this year.
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Forum set to ignite and provide insight into Education research
Thursday, 20 October 2016
When the opportunity arose to Chair the Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Research Forum student committee UWA PhD candidate Jelena Rakovic couldn’t refuse.
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UWA collaboration wins international architecture competition
Thursday, 20 October 2016
A group of UWA ALVA students have collaborated with Perth based architecture studio SMAR to win an international competition. The challenge was to design the new 33-hectare National Science and Innovation Centre in Kaunas, Lithuania.
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Review on barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment - how can we do better?
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
SPH researchers have released a review of the barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment identified in the literature, identifying important aspects that need to be considered in order to improve interventions.
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Be ‘Open in Action’ during Open Access Week 24-30 October 2016
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Be ‘Open in Action’ during Open Access Week
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March with UWA at Perth Pride Parade
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
UWA staff, students and alumni will march together in the Perth Pride Parade in Northbridge later this month.
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Murray Giles Little MA, the forgotten one
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Murray Giles Little is a name that doesn’t readily come up in conversation or in print when scholars or historians refer to prominent educators in Western Australia.
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Study finds pesticide levels in WA breast milk lowest in world
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University have found that levels of pesticides in breast milk have dropped significantly during the past 40 years.
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A bright path to learning
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Assessing student work in performance based learning areas is now easier thanks to research developed by Dr Stephen Humphry, Senior Lecturer in Educational Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation at UWA’s Graduate School of Education and Dr Sandy Heldsinger.
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DVC joins Council for International Education
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Commonwealth Education Minister Simon Birmingham announced yesterday that Professor Kent Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Engagement), will join a new ministerial council formed to strengthen and expand the role of Australia’s international education sector as a global leader in training and research.
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UniWA application migration update
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
The first batch (Batch 1P) of applications were successfully migrated to UniWA over the weekend.
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Save time and money by booking your own travel with Concur Travel
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
If you usually book travel using an Arranger, you can save time and money by using the new Online Booking Tool (OBT) feature called Concur TRAVEL. This allows you, the Traveller, to search and select live fares as you would when you book directly with an airline online.
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Universities Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Colleagues
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Pre-term babies to learn night from day
Monday, 17 October 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia aim to improve health outcomes for pre-term babies by restoring the infants’ natural sleep-wake cycle.
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Staff Sports Day - what's new for 2016
Monday, 17 October 2016
To register for Staff Sports Day please email Jasmine Kemp.
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Office of Auditor General 2016 Audit
Monday, 17 October 2016
Please note the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) will be commencing the interim audit of the University’s financial records from Monday 31 October until Friday 25 November 2016.
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Project to prepare Education students placed in disadvantaged schools a popular choice
Thursday, 13 October 2016
A project to mentor Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students placed in disadvantaged schools proposed by the Graduate School of Education at UWA has been announced as the inaugural People's Choice Award recipient of the UWA Alumni Grant Fund.
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Research grants awarded between 16/07/2016 to 07/10/2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016
ASTHMA FOUNDATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Upcoming career planning workshops
Thursday, 13 October 2016
The following workshops are being held for interested staff. For more information about any of these workshops please contact Sandy Fitzpatrick.
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29th PhD Conference in Economics and Business
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The 29th PhD Conference in Economics and Business is coming to the University of Western Australia from 9-11 November 2016.
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Junior maths stars gearing up for annual competition
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The University of Western Australia is preparing to host the annual Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO) later this month.
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Novel technique to study root system architecture brings breakthrough in crop production
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
In a world first, researchers from The University of Western Australia and The International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) have published a study that will allow chickpea breeders and researches to develop new chickpea varieties with improved adaptation to target environments.
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Nominations invited for Professional and General Staff Consultative Committee
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Colleagues
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WA's globetrotting Nobel Prize legacy could save world more than $1.6 billion
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
"Three million kilometres of travelled. A total of 489 visits to 148 cities in 37 countries. More than 4400 official events attended, featuring scientists, school children, rock stars and royalty.
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Women's Sport Dominates Junior Athlete of the Year Field
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The 2016 shortlist for the WAIS Junior Athlete of the Year Award is dominated by women’s sport with all six athletes (five nominations) in the running for the title, female scholarship holders.
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The University of Western Australia named Champions of the 2016 Australian University Games
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
At the end of seven days of intense competition, The University of Western Australia has emerged victorious, winning the coveted title of the 2016 Australian University Games Overall Champion University on home turf.
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Walking the dog keeps owners healthy and neighbourhoods feeling safe
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
An international study carried out by Dr Hayley Christian from The University of Western Australia (UWA) has found dog walkers are not only more likely to be physically active but that walking the dog can help people in their neighbourhood feel safer.
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Inclusion, accessibility and the art of drawing
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Leaving the Middle East to study in Perth was the first step Caine Chennatt took on a personal journey that has seen him accomplish so much since arriving 11 years ago.
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Ten years on - the impact of WA's only Nobel Prize
Monday, 10 October 2016
Hot on the heels of the 2016 Nobel Prize announcements in Sweden this week, a new report shows that Western Australia’s first Nobel Prize is still having a big impact a decade later.
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Crowdsourcing brings creative design solutions to EZONE UWA Project
Friday, 7 October 2016
An innovative crowdsourced design challenge for the revolutionary EZONE UWA, an infrastructure project to build a new student hub for learning, research and community engagement space, was recently held over two days at The University of Western Australia.
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Congratulations to Dr Christina Davies on being awarded a UWA Research Collaboration Award
Friday, 7 October 2016
The School would like to congratulate Dr Christina Davies on being awarded a UWA Research Collaboration Award.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 11th October - Hamish McGlashan discusses Early Kimberley Explorers and Settlements
Friday, 7 October 2016
Early Kimberley Explorers and Settlements
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Big win for a big idea – Electrical Engineering student wins EY’s Survive the Panel Competition
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics congratulates Electrical Engineering student, Aaditya Bhargava, on winning the EY Survive the Panel Competition in Melbourne.
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Making a mark in Education
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Five graduates from The University of Western Australia’s Graduate School of Education are finalists in this year’s WA Education Awards.
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Explore distant galaxies in Reid Library
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Come and explore distant galaxies with our new exhibition of science fiction publications and artwork taken from the Library’s Graham Stone Collection.
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UniWA scheduled application migration
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
The UniWA Project, part of the IT Transformation Program, aims to change the way we work with computers and collaborate both on and off campus. A key milestone of this project was the migration of all staff computers onto a single domain, UniWA.
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UWA Awards and Achievements - September 2016
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Breast density matters in detection of breast cancer
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Almost eight percent of women have extremely high breast density, which increases their cancer risk and can make it harder for health professionals to detect breast cancer on a screening mammogram.
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Congratulations to Dr Lee Nedkoff, recipient of 2016 CAPHIA award for PhD Excellence in Public Health
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
The School of Population Health would like to congratulate Dr Lee Nedkoff who is the recipient of the 2016 CAPHIA (Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australia) award for PhD Excellence in Public Health.
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Dr Nita Sodhi-Berry successful in inaugural Cancer Council WA Collaborative Grant Scheme
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Dr Nita Sodhi-Berry (along with colleagues) has been successful in the inaugural round of the Cancer Council WA Collaborative Grant Scheme for early – mid-career researchers.
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Dr Ian Li in project funded by inaugural round of Cancer Council WA Collaborative Grants Scheme
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Congratulations to Dr Ian Li, who has been successful in the inaugural round of the Cancer Council WA Collaborative Grants Scheme for early & mid-career researchers.
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Team UWA takes home the University Games Championship!
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Team UWA takes home the 2016 University Games Championship.
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Virgin Australia travel offer for UWA staff
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Exclusive offer for University Employees travelling on Virgin Australia, and their travel companions. Enjoy 10% off Virgin Australia Domestic, Trans Tasman, International Short Haul and International Long Haul Flights.
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Team UWA win University Games Championship
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Congratulations to Team UWA for winning the 2016 University Games. Their impressive win backs up the Western University Games championship title they secured earlier this year.
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New medical and security travel support provider for UWA travellers
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
UWA authorised travellers have access to 24/7 medical, security and traveller assistance as well as pre departure information and advice. As of 30 September Healix International replaced International SOS as the University’s provider of these services.
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Marriage equality debate – support available for staff
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
The political process to enable change on marriage equality in Australia is currently under debate.
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PhD student spreading safe cycling message
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Up and coming cyclist and member of the Australian National Development Team Louisa Lobigs has only been cycling for three years but the PhD student’s potential to become a world-class rider has already been identified.
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PhD student spreading safe cycling message
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Up and coming cyclist and member of the Australian National Development Team Louisa Lobigs has only been cycling for three years but the PhD student’s potential to become a world-class rider has already been identified.
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How much gluten is in foods labelled 'gluten free'?
Monday, 3 October 2016
A study by The University of Western Australia of foods labelled ‘gluten-free’ published this week in the Medical Journal of Australia has found that some produced overseas do not comply with the Australian standard that requires GF-labelled foods to contain ‘no detectable gluten’.
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Finals Fever - Round of up day fives action
Monday, 3 October 2016
Day five, saw an action packed schedule of finals played out throughout the day across Perth for the 2016 Australian University Games.
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Perth on the horizon for the 2016 World University Championship Sailing
Monday, 3 October 2016
The 8th World University Championship Sailing saw the world’s best student-athlete sailors representing nine nations converge on Perth’s iconic Swan River to compete for the title of World University Champion.
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UWA represented at TEDxPerth
Monday, 3 October 2016
TEDxPerth is an independently organised TED event that aims to be a beacon for all that is remarkable, challenging and thought-provoking in Perth. It is a time to both celebrate and raise the intellectual ambition and culture of WA.
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Reid Library refurbishment is now complete
Monday, 3 October 2016
The Reid Library refurbishment project is now complete, creating a rejuvenated and welcoming space on the Crawley campus for students to learn and interact.
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Innovation and Ironman
Monday, 3 October 2016
Rob Shannon’s a busy guy. As project manager of UWA’s Innovation Quarter he’s part of the team striving to foster enterprise and entrepreneurship on campus.
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EECE Professor Herbert Iu appointed to the editorial board of IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine
Friday, 30 September 2016
EECE Professor Herbert Iu was appointed associate editor of IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine. Duties of the associate editor include evaluating suitability of abstracts and full manuscripts for publication in the magazine.
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Partnership with tech startup enriches student experience
Friday, 30 September 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has announced a new partnership with entrepreneurial technology startup WearHawk as part of an initiative to foster new ways to engage with industry and accelerate innovation.
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Australian University Games 2016 | Day Four
Friday, 30 September 2016
Day Four was a huge day down at Team UWA headquarters. The FanZone was bathed in sunshine in what was a great morning of play!
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Team UWA go for gold!
Friday, 30 September 2016
Day five has arrived and it brings with it a stellar day of action packed finals action at the 2016 University Games - Perth!Several grand finals have been locked in for tomorrow.
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Warlang Health Careers Festival
Thursday, 29 September 2016
The School of Indigenous Studies together with its counterparts at Murdoch, Curtin, Notre Dame and Edith Cowan Universities have organised the first combined Health Careers Festival. It will be held in the Bush Court at Murdoch University on Thursday 6 October from 10am–2pm.
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Team UWA flys through day three of competition.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
With the sun out, and the competition at the half way point Team UWA pulled out all stops in the final day of round robin competition.
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Mechanical Engineering student embarks on Vintage air rally from Greece to Africa
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
A mechanical Engineering student from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Sarah Meehan, embarks on a Vintage air rally in November, piloting her vintage biplane aircraft, a De Havilland Dh82-A Tigermoth, from Greece down through Africa with her Dad.
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Australian Uni Games - Day Two
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Team UWA kicked off day two of competition with an early tee off at The Vines, with overall team captain Christine making a stellar start to her round in the golf.
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New season of art exhibitions opens at UWA
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Art that transports people to Iran, celebrates the strength and diversity of feminism and reveals how humans have mapped the WA coastline will be on display at a new series of free exhibitions opening at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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UWA researchers win an Australia-Japan Foundation Grant
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Associate Professor Mark Pegrum and Dr Grace Oakley from The University of Western Australia’s Graduate School of Education have won an Australia-Japan Foundation grant from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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UWA and DAFWA dig deep for soil science alliance
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Soil science researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia (DAFWA) have combined their scientific and research capabilities to develop the long-term future of soil science in Western Australia.
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Samina Yasmeen and Minako Sakai guest edit special issue of Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Professor Samina Yasmeen and Dr Minako Sakai of The University of New South Wales, Canberra, have guest edited a special issue of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations.
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UniHall 40 Days Energy Challenge
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Environmental Advocates Su Ching Lee and Benjamin Wong have launched the University Hall (UniHall) 40 Days Energy Saving Challenge.
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Up the Leeks - UWA Women bring home a win in the Melville Toyota League Grand Final!
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Melville captain Tim Geers expects his side to play with freedom in today’s historic maiden grand final appearance against Wesley South Perth at Perth Hockey Stadium.
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Australian University Games 2016 | Day One
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
The University of Western Australian has launched their 2016 Australian University Games campaign in spectacular style. The team consisting of 540 athletes is looking to win the Australian University Sports Overall Champions trophy come Friday.
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The Oracle and the origins of UWA
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
For 28 years Terry Larder has been providing the warmest of welcomes to UWA visitors and the thousands of staff, students and alumni that have crossed his path.
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Australian technology installed on world’s largest single-dish radio telescope
Monday, 26 September 2016
The world’s largest filled single-dish radio telescope was launched yesterday, and relies on a piece of Western Australian innovation.
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EECE academics and students are part of two teams that were accepted into the CSIRO’s prestigious pre-accelerator, ON Prime
Friday, 23 September 2016
EECE would like to congratulate two UWA teams for securing positions in the CSIRO’s prestigious pre-accelerator, ON Prime. ON Prime provides recognition of the potential impact of one’s innovation and the opportunity to solve a significant real world problem through enterprise.
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UWA to host Western Australia’s first Data Carpentry Workshop
Friday, 23 September 2016
The University Library, in collaboration with COMBINE, is pleased to host the first Data Carpentry workshop to be held in Western Australia!
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Reid Library unveils artistic new entry
Friday, 23 September 2016
Local artist Matthew McAlpine unveiled his mural on the ground floor of the Reid Library last week.
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Students design work on show at Royal Perth Show
Friday, 23 September 2016
If you’re heading to the Royal Perth Show keep an eye out for design work done by 3rd year students from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
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Upcoming UniSuper seminars
Friday, 23 September 2016
October dates for Financial Considerations for Redundancy seminars. All sessions start at 12.30 pm and last for 1 hour:
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Super-fast breeding system to double breeding efficiency in cereal crops
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a super-fast breeding system in the cereals oat and triticale, which will help breeders make crop improvements in half the time as conventionally required.
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External staff recruitment freeze reminder
Thursday, 22 September 2016
The Renewal Project is now in the next phase with formal consultation until 7October as we work through finalisation of the new staffing structure.
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EECE Professor Herbert Iu appointed Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) would like to congratulate Professor Herbert Iu on his appointment as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics.
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EECE Professor and Head of School, Farid Boussaid, receives citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the Australian Awards for University Teaching
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Professor Farid Boussaid, Head of the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, has received a citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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SDVC & Registrar: Open Forum video available on Renewal Project website
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Dear Colleagues
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UWA drug offers new hope to young muscular dystrophy sufferers
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
A new drug for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) originally developed at The University of Western Australia has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Dr John Victor Fall
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
I first met Dr John Fall in February 1976 having arrived fresh from Fiji as an undergraduate student.
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Half road closure - Wednesday 22 September - Service Road 4.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
The half road closure is necessary to complete the asphalt laying on a section of the road.
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Network maintenance to UWA wireless services
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
What will be affected:
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New way to remotely access UniDrive via Windows
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
It has now become easier for staff and students to access UniDrive remotely.
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Prof Phil Dolan and Prof Krishna Sen announcement
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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Construction starts on Physics liquid nitrogen tank storage yard
Monday, 19 September 2016
From Monday 19 September, the Physics liquid nitrogen tank relocation project will move into the construction phase.
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2016 University IT benchmark survey, have your say on IT service quality
Monday, 19 September 2016
As of Monday 26th September 2016, this survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation!
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Light the Night - Leukaemia Foundation's annual fundraising walk
Monday, 19 September 2016
Join us for Light the Night, an inspiring evening culminating in a lantern walk through our beautiful grounds here at UWA on Friday 7 October.
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Nominations invited for Professional and General Staff Consultative Committee
Friday, 16 September 2016
The Professional and General Staff Agreement provides for the establishment of the Professional and General Staff Consultative Committee (PGCC).
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Service road closure near Music - Monday 19 September
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Please be advised that from 7am – 4pm on Monday 19 September a section of the internal service road adjacent to the tennis courts and Music building will be closed.
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Oak tree removal at Oak Lawn
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Unfortunately one of the large cork oaks (Quercus suber) on the Oak Lawn has had major root failure and collapsed.
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UWA discount for Barking Gecko Theatre Company world premiere
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Get a 30% staff discount for In A Dark Dark Wood at the Dolphin Theatre on 24 September.
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Australian University Games come to UWA
Thursday, 15 September 2016
The University of Western Australia is gearing up to welcome more than 5,000 university athletes from across the country for the flagship event on the national university sporting calendar – the Australian University Games.
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Postgrad & Honours Expo
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Postgrad qualifications have increasingly become the expectation of prospective employers in the global workforce. A long and successful career begins with a UWA postgrad. You will learn from experts in your field of study and make invaluable contacts in your industry before you even graduate.
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Pay increase
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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Astronomers shed light on different galaxy types
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
In research published today, Australian scientists have taken a critical step towards understanding why different types of galaxies exist throughout the Universe.
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Research aims to show how plastic surgery will really look
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have produced a new 3D imaging system that will provide patients considering facial cosmetic procedures with an accurate prediction of the results.
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Development of Land Use Regression models for particulate matter and associated components in a low air pollutant concentration airshed
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
A new publication from SPH & Collaborators: Development of Land Use Regression models for particulate matterand associated components in a low air pollutant concentration airshed
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VC Research Awards and Honours
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
The Noisy Guts Project was recently awarded the Start Something CSIRO Commercialisation Award. The judges were impressed with the project's commercial potential and scientific rigour, as well as the project manager's potential as a communicator, leader and entrepreneur.
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Congratulations!
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Congratulations to the team at the Marshall Centre that have been successful in gaining a place on the CSIRO ON Prime Program.
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Speedy scientist a local legend
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
It’s been a long time since a local runner won back-to-back City to Surfs (12k distance), but last month UWA’s own Dr Roberto Busi achieved this feat.
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GovHack Hackerspace 2016 Shark Solutions Prize Winners includes EECE PhD student Philip Wijesinghe
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
EECE and OBEL PhD Student, Philip Wijesinghe, is part of the winning team for the Shark Solutions Prize at GovHack Hackerspace 2016 in Perth.
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Three’s a crowd with arrival of new centrifuge
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
The University of Western Australia is now home to the only geotechnical modelling facility in the world that operates three centrifuges.
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Nominations invited for Academic Staff Consultative Committee
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
The Academic Staff Agreement provides for the establishment of the Academic Staff Consultative Committee (ACC).
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Nominations invited for Academic Staff Consultative Committee
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
The Academic Staff Agreement provides for the establishment of the Academic Staff Consultative Committee (ACC).
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UniHallers Saving the Environment One Step At A Time
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
University Hall (UniHall) residents Su Ching Lee and Benjamin Wong are the new Environmental Community Advocates for the Hall.
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National recognition keeps coming for Law School
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Penny Carruthers ’contribution to teaching has been recognised with a national citation from the Federal Education Department’s Office of Learning and Teaching.
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Appointment of UWA’s first Director of Business Development
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Dear colleagues
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Concur Travel Management System available for use from 19 September
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Following the successful completion of the Concur pilot in 4 business units, UWA’s new Travel Management System, Concur, will be available on Monday 19 September 2016 for staff to use.
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UWA pays tribute to artist Miriam Stannage
Monday, 12 September 2016
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family and friends of Miriam Stannage, State Living Treasure and leading Australian artist, who has passed away in Perth at the age of 77.
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Car Park 15 - Wednesday 14th September
Monday, 12 September 2016
Car Park 15 between buildings 222 (Environmental Systems Engineering) and 224 (Civil and Mechanical Engineering) will have reduced access between 6am – 8.30am on Wednesday 14th September 2016.
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Online course to help musicians around the world
Friday, 9 September 2016
An online learning program to educate musicians about occupational health and optimising their performance through healthy practice has received funding to develop a commercial version for musicians and music schools around Australia.
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Simple blood test could be used to detect breast cancer
Friday, 9 September 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are working on a quick, simple and less invasive blood-based test that can detect breast cancer progression or relapse much earlier than current methods such as mammogram, MRI or biopsy.
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UniHall Community Advocate Eleanor Jones
Friday, 9 September 2016
UniHall Community Advocate Eleanor Jones | Mental Health Awareness
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Artist in Residence in the Reid Library
Friday, 9 September 2016
The University Library is excited to announce it will be hosting local artist, Matthew McAlpine as Artist in Residence in September to celebrate the opening of the Reid Library Ground Floor.
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Parking restrictions during UWA graduations
Friday, 9 September 2016
During September there will be some parking restrictions to a number of car parks at UWA for graduation ceremonies. Please check the dates below for details.
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All welcome to stargaze on UWA Farm
Thursday, 8 September 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Farm ‘Ridgefield’, near Pingelly, is welcoming the wider community to explore the night sky at the inaugural Pingelly Astrofest on Saturday, 17 September.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 13th September - Tom Vosmer discusses The Jewel of Muscat
Thursday, 8 September 2016
The Jewel of Muscat – The excavation, recreation and sailing of a 9th century sewn-plant ship
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UWA Research Awards and Honours - 2016 winners
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Dear colleagues
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UWA Law Dean wins national academic honour
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
The University of Western Australia’s first female Law School Dean has been named Academic of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly 2016 Australian Law Awards held in Sydney.
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PACE Visiting Professor Hak-Keung Lam is awarded the Robert and Maude Gledden Visiting Senior Fellowship
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
UWA’s Institute of Advanced Studies has awarded PACE visiting Professor, Hak-Keung Lam, the Robert and Maude Gledden Visiting Senior Fellowship for 2017. Professor Lam will be visiting PACE early next year (2017).
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Message from the UWA Vice-Chancellor
Monday, 5 September 2016
I am writing to let you know that, after a great deal of reflection, I informed the Chancellor over the weekend of my decision to decline the offer from Senate to renew my contract for a further five-year term; I therefore intend to retire from the Vice-Chancellorship at the end of this year.
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UWA Awards and Achievements - August 2016
Monday, 5 September 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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People inhabited Dampier Archipelago before last ice age
Monday, 5 September 2016
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia which is exploring the mysteries of the National Heritage listed Dampier Archipelago in north west WA has uncovered evidence of one of Australia’s most ancient settlements.
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Temporary entrance at Reid Library
Monday, 5 September 2016
The main entrance of the Reid Library will be temporarily closed from 7am Monday 12 September to 4pm Friday 16 September, while works are underway to complete cladding the exterior portico of the new entrance.
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Australian Olympic Swimmer Brianna Throssell makes her move!
Monday, 5 September 2016
In the swimmer shuffle that usually follows an Olympic Games, where athletes opt to kick-off the new quadrennial at a different club, location or under a new coach, Australian Brianna Throssell is making a move.
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New Colombo Plan Mobility Program: 2017 round awards for UWA and ACICIS
Monday, 5 September 2016
UWA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $599,500 for funding 12 student mobility projects, under the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program. Additionally, UWA was awarded $78,100 for the second year of its two NCP 2016 round multi-year projects.
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Applications open for Education Futures Scholarship Program
Monday, 5 September 2016
The Centre for Education Futures is pleased to offer UWA staff further funding opportunities in 2016 with a second round of Education Futures Grants and Secondment Funding to develop innovative learning and teaching projects. The focus for the second round is mobile and in-context learning.
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R U OK? DAY 2016 – Thursday 8 September
Friday, 2 September 2016
R U OK? Day is based around staying connected and having meaningful conversation with friends, family and colleagues about mental health. The R U OK? Day website has some useful guidance on how to prepare for and have conversation with people you may be concerned about.
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Decoding clover DNA leads to better livestock productivity
Thursday, 1 September 2016
Western Australian and Japanese scientists have together cracked the genome sequence of the subterranean (sub) clover.
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Innovation in science recognised at 2016 Eureka Awards
Thursday, 1 September 2016
A major international project, led by Alistair Forrest from The University of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has been announced a winner in the 2016 Eureka Awards.
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Embrace the power of "Natural Experiments"
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are urging ecologists to increase the use of large-scale natural and manmade disasters as experiments to help solve the greatest environmental challenges facing the planet.
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UWA Swimming Club Welcomes back Rio Champions!
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
On Friday, August 26 UWA West Coast Swimming Club hosted a welcome home function for Olympic Swimmer Tasmin Cook.
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UWA entrepreneurs awarded for Starting Something
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
UWA’s cutting edge entrepreneurs will be recognised tonight for their contributions to innovation at the annual Vice-Chancellors’ awards.
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ECM attends ‘An evening with Steve Wozniak’
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
On Wednesday night, some lucky students and staff members from The University of Western Australia (UWA) attended the highly anticipated ‘An evening with Steve Wozniak’, one of the pioneers of personal computing and co-founder of Apple, at HBF stadium.
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A special tour for those seeking a career in Early Childhood Education and Care
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
The Faculty of Education together with the UWA Learning Centre will host two tours at the Early Learning Centre for UWA students who are interested in a career in Early Childhood Education.
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Doctors urged to be cautious when treating low testosterone
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Doctors have been advised to exercise caution when prescribing testosterone treatment for older men with low testosterone and a history of cardiovascular disease, according to a position statement published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.
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PPL internship fuels passion for measurement and psychometrics
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Sonia Sappl is a graduate from UWA with a major in Neuroscience and Psychology.
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UWA to collaborate with next generation of innovators
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Last week Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson announced a three-year collaboration between the University and the Bloom Lab at St Catherine’s.
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Discover something new at UWA Research Week
Monday, 29 August 2016
Find out more about what makes us happy, how poor mental health can affect children’s development and how much of the universe we can reproduce using computer simulation during The University of Western Australia’s Research Week.
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Astrophotography, open access journals and more in the University Library for Research Week
Monday, 29 August 2016
A stunning visual display and several workshops will be on offer in the University Library for UWA Research Week, 5-9th September 2016.
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UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre foyer refurbishment
Monday, 29 August 2016
The refurbishment of the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre foyer is now underway.
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Physics Service Yard closure - Tuesday 30 August, 2016
Monday, 29 August 2016
The Physics service yard and adjacent car bays will be closed from 6.30am – 9am on Tuesday 30 August 2016 to allow for the placement of a temporary liquid nitrogen storage tank.
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2017 Good University Guide
Monday, 29 August 2016
The 2017 Good University Guide (GUG) has been redesigned to focus specifically on the undergraduate experience, meaning all research and postgraduate related indicators have been removed from the methodology. The Guide now reports on indicators across three categories, as outlined below.
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Mobile is the new blend at UWA
Monday, 29 August 2016
Anthropologist, film maker and UWA graduate Michelle Bunting has more than a few strings in her bow.
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Update following UWA IT outage
Monday, 29 August 2016
On Friday UWA experienced an outage to its IT network causing the UWA Data Centre to go offline.
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See A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Octagon next week
Monday, 29 August 2016
UWA is pleased to offer staff free tickets to next week’s Bell Shakespeare production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Octagon Theatre.
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Upcoming UniSuper events
Monday, 29 August 2016
UniSuper Financial Adviser Days on campus
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CEME offshore engineer wins prestigious science award
Thursday, 25 August 2016
CEME researcher and lecturer Dr Scott Draper last night won the prestigious $10,000 Woodside Early Career Scientist at the 2016 Premier’s Science Awards in Perth.
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Service road 4 – full road closure Saturday 27 August 2016
Thursday, 25 August 2016
Weather permitting, full-road closures will be in place on service road 4 to complete road markings, on Saturday 27 August from 7am to 6pm.
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World's biggest telescope meets world's second fastest supercomputer
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
A prototype part of the software system to manage data from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope has run on the world’s second fastest supercomputer in China.
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UWA Open Day Competition Winners
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
What would our world be like without teachers? This was the question the Faculty of Education at UWA put forward to Western Australian school students as part of this year's UWA Open Day.
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Research to help premature babies recognised in national awards
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
A study at The University of Western Australia that looked into ways of preventing respiratory health problems in premature babies has been listed in the top 10 projects for 2015 at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Awards.
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UWA celebrates science Rising Stars
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
The Faculty of Science celebrated its Rising Stars this month by inviting 10 early career researchers to present their research to the Faculty’s alumni, donors and the wider community. The top three speakers were chosen by the audience to receive a research boost from alumni donations.
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Game of EZONEs UWA – Design Challenge
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
The ECM Faculty’s vision to create a revolutionary teaching and learning space has reached an exciting stage – ECM and Campus Management are seeking input from across UWA to help improve the value of the project and future-proof EZONE UWA – the University's highest infrastructure priority.
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UWA joins UN Global Compact
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
The University of Western Australia has joined the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative: the United Nations Global Compact.
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UWA takes part in Respect. Now. Always. campaign
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Australia’s universities launched a campaign yesterday to prevent sexual assault and harassment, in a ground-breaking initiative across the sector.
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Young UWA researchers recognised in Premier's Science Awards
Friday, 19 August 2016
An internationally recognised offshore engineering researcher and a PhD student at UWA with a passion for improving the ear health of Indigenous children are among the winners of this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
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Rising sea levels could benefit some reef systems
Friday, 19 August 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found rising sea levels can significantly reduce daily water temperature extremes in many reefs worldwide that experience strong tidal conditions.
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Introducing UniHall’s Community Advocates
Friday, 19 August 2016
University Hall is proud to announce our new Community Advocates; Eleanor Jones, Ian Brady, Rasa Islam, Jing Zhi Wong & Su Ching Lee (not present).
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Vote for your favourite art piece to decorate Reid Library Ground Floor
Friday, 19 August 2016
The refurbished Reid Library Ground Floor is now open and to celebrate the opening we plan to have an artist in residence! The UWA Community is invited to vote on an art piece to decorate the inside of the Library.
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Carbon levels in soil affected by climatic conditions
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia have discovered that hot and dry climatic conditions can limit the organic carbon build up in soil, which can decrease crop productivity and limit measures to offset greenhouse emissions.
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The art of scientific measurement
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Almost 50 years since his first appointment in UWA’s Faculty of Education, Professor David Andrich’s illustrious career shows no signs of slowing down.
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Research helps treatment of heart attacks and angina in Aboriginal people
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia into the management of Aboriginal heart patients has found that while treatment is improving, more work is needed to ensure that rural patients are getting treatments that match those that are recommended.
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Marshall Centre celebrates National Science Week
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Dr Mary Webberley from the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases celebrated National Science Week with year 5&6 students from North Cottesloe Primary School.
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Celebrating Alumni who change the world
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Mathematics graduate and professor of Biology at Stanford University has received this year’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony held on Friday 12 August.
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Service road 4 – full road closure Saturday 20 August 2016
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Delivery and unloading of essential equipment for main central plant on Saturday 20 August 2016
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Future students and families enjoy UWA Open Day
Monday, 15 August 2016
Between 16,000 and 18,000 people made the most of the sunny weather and enjoyed Open Day at The University of Western Australia.
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Prime Minister comes to campus
Monday, 15 August 2016
The School of Indigenous Studies at UWA was honoured to host Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and The Hon. Sussan Ley, Minister for Health, Aged Care, Sport, last Friday to discuss Indigenous suicide.
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Celebrating our graduates in style
Monday, 15 August 2016
More celebration and fun are in store for new grads at the September graduation with initiatives being trialled to enhance the graduation experience for students and their guests.
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Increased protection for internal student and staff content on the Lecture Capture System
Monday, 15 August 2016
UWA internal student and staff content on the University’s Lecture Capture System, Echo 360, will now only be accessible to those with a Pheme account.
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New Travel Management System Concur – implementation and training
Monday, 15 August 2016
UWA’s new Travel Management System, Concur will be available to staff from 19 September 2016.
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Rio Watch
Monday, 15 August 2016
Australia's sitting 9th on the medal table after two weeks in Rio with seven golds. Huge congratulations to UWA-West Coast swimmer Tamsin Cook who took home a silver last week as part of the 4 x 200m freestyle relay team.
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UWA scientist takes over ABC Snapchat
Monday, 15 August 2016
As part of National Science Week, Dr Gail Alvares, Research Fellow at the Telethon Kids Institute and one of ABC Radio National’s Top 5 Scientists under 40 will take over ABC’s Snapchat today.
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Science event brings to life the fascinating world of biology
Friday, 12 August 2016
The weird and wonderful world of biology will be on display at a series of free workshops and events open to the public at The University of Western Australia on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August, as part of National Science Week.
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Plastics under the microscope
Friday, 12 August 2016
UWA Albany researcher Dr Harriet Paterson has been conducting research into the impact of plastics on the coastal environment.
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Save the Children Book Sale
Thursday, 11 August 2016
The University branch of Save the Children Australia will hold its annual book sale in the undercroft of Winthrop Hall, below the clock tower, from 3pm Friday 19 August to 3pm Wednesday 24 August.
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Lack of copper in ancient soil regulates nitrification
Thursday, 11 August 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Newcastle University (UK) have discovered copper levels in the soil affect the delicate balance of microbes responsible for soil nitrification, which affects how well crops grow.
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Swimmer Tamsin Cook takes home silver in Rio
Thursday, 11 August 2016
The University of Western Australia congratulates UWA-West Coast Swimming Club member Tamsin Cook who has anchored Australia to silver in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay in Rio.
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Wangcheng Zhang named co-winner of a 2016 prize for higher degree by research
Thursday, 11 August 2016
COFS PhD student Mr Wangcheng Zhang has been named as the co-winner of the 2016 Prize for higher degree by research achievement in Mathematics, Physical Science and Engineering.
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Celebrating our graduates in style
Thursday, 11 August 2016
More celebration and fun are in store for new grads at the September graduation with initiatives being trialled to enhance the graduation experience for students and their guests.
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UWA goes public with ATAR entry scores
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
The University of Western Australia has become the first university in WA and one of the first in Australia to make publicly available its Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) entry data.
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UWA Researchers in new partnerships to ensure no child gets left behind
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Researchers will track the progress of 12,000 children from birth to age five to identify what services are valuable to families to support the health and wellbeing, education and care of their children.
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UWA goes public with ATAR entry scores
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
The University of Western Australia has become the first university in WA and one of the first in Australia to make publicly available its Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) entry data.
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First Australian universities join global collaboration
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
The University of Western Australia and the Australian National University have become the first research institutions in Australasia to join IN-PART, a global university-industry collaboration platform.
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Virtual reality leaps into a plant cell
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology will take people on an educational journey through a plant cell - using virtual reality technology during next week’s National Science Week.
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Alumni Fund Grant applications closing soon
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
Last week the Alumni Fund appeal wrapped up raising a total of $446,597. The Alumni Fund Grants program is one of the many ways that money raised through the Alumni Fund is invested back into the University and applications for grants are closing soon.
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NYU finance expert to deliver blockchain public lecture
Monday, 8 August 2016
New York University’s Professor David Yermack will deliver a public lecture on blockchain—the new technology set to revolutionise financial record-keeping.
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Researchers aim to boost physical activity in preschoolers
Monday, 8 August 2016
The University of Western Australia is teaming up with partners in the early education and care sector to find ways to improve young’s children’s physical activity, health and development.
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September is mLearning month
Monday, 8 August 2016
Across the month of September, held in the Futures Observatory a range of workshops, presentations, webinars and panels will explore the use of mobile and in-context learning in Higher Education.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 9th August - Eddie Marcus discusses racist furniture and White Australia
Friday, 5 August 2016
Racist furniture and White Australia: “The Factories Act of 1904”
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Academic Workload Management Framework
Friday, 5 August 2016
A new University-wide framework has been developed to support informed planning of academic workloads.
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Sparking innovation and commercialisation
Friday, 5 August 2016
Born and bred in Perth, surgeon scientist Dr Peter Santa Maria completed his medical undergraduate degree at UWA in 2001, followed by a PhD focused on ear drum wound healing and ear, nose and throat surgical training.
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UWA awards and achievements - July 2016
Thursday, 4 August 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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EECE PhD Student is the first prize winner of the IEEE Australia Council 2015 Student Paper Contest
Thursday, 4 August 2016
EECE postgraduate, Shenglong Yu, won First Prize at the IEEE Australia Council 2015 Student Paper Contest. The contest is an opportunity for students in the electrical and electronics and related engineering disciplines to showcase their work.
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Women in extremist jihad -- interview with Samina Yasmeen
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Professor Samina Yasmeen, Director at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, gives an interview to Australian Institute for International Affairs on the role of women in extremist jihad.
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2016 ECM Staff Quiz Night - Tuesday 19 July
Thursday, 4 August 2016
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics held its annual quiz night on Tuesday 19 July 2016.
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Gillett Promenade pedestrian access closed
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Pedestrian and vehicle access to the southern end of Gillett Promenade will be disrupted on Monday 8 August to facilitate the removal of a redundant transformer from the main central plant.
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A day just for you! UWA Open Day 2016
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Future students will be able to discover everything they need to know about The University of Western Australia at this year’s Open Day on Sunday 14 August, from 10am to 4pm.
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Perpetual 'ice-water' solid-liquid state revealed in gallium nanoparticles
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Imagine placing ice cubes into a glass of water and having the ice cubes remain unchanged and in the same state for hours, even under intense heat or freezing conditions.
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Growing legumes the solution to human health and sustainable food production
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Wider consumption of grain legumes is the answer to improving human health and meeting the increasing global demand for food, according to research published in Nature Plants today by The University of Western Australia researchers and collaborators.
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Rio Watch
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
It was a big first week in Rio and Australia has claimed 4 golds. It's been a tough start to the tournament for both hockey teams and the men's water polo team, but they all still have games to play and can make the playoffs.
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2017 Fay Gale Fellowship applications open
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Dear colleagues,
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Male bees fight back against STDs
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Scientists at The University of Western Australia are a step closer to protecting honey bees from a widespread disease that causes dysentery and weakens hives considerably.
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Stable housing for homeless will save millions each year
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
A new study from The University of Western Australia has found that providing stable public housing for homeless people could save the Western Australian health system more than $16 million a year.
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Annual report submitted on gender issues
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
The University of Western Australia has lodged its annual public report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act,. A copy of this report is available on the HR website.
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UWA's participation in the Athena SWAN program
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Colleagues
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UWA welcomes Chinese and Vietnamese students
Monday, 1 August 2016
More than 130 medical and health science students from China and Vietnam are spending a month at The University of Western Australia participating in a research training program.
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Addressing Australia’s work stress could save billions
Monday, 1 August 2016
In Australia, the cost of workers’ compensation claims for mental stressis $200 million per year. Further, PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates work stress costs the Australian economy at least $10.9 billion per year.
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Be part of the next research discovery with UWA Crowd Research
Monday, 1 August 2016
Crowd funding has become a popular way for people with bright ideas to find investors. Now the research sector is adopting a similar tactic to find volunteers for research projects with UWA leading the way.
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Visit University Hall this UWA Open Day
Friday, 29 July 2016
YOU can join us at University Hall at any time this UWA Open Day, Sunday 14 August, to discover life on campus.
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New engineering program aims to deliver medical breakthroughs
Thursday, 28 July 2016
A new engineering program which is the first of its kind in Western Australia will enable bioengineers to work on cutting-edge technologies to improve health outcomes such as reducing the amount of surgery needed by cancer patients and developing new equipment that can detect people at risk of heart attacks.
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UWA flaming seed team, finalists in WA Innovator of the Year competition
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia who invented a new technique for ‘flaming’ wild seeds have been nominated as finalists in the WA Innovator of the Year competition.
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Physics Building lobby refurbishment
Thursday, 28 July 2016
The lobby of the Physics Building is undergoing a refurbishment with works expected to be completed in August 2016.
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Service Road 4 reopened for vehicle access only
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Works have now been compeleted on Service Road 4, and vehichle ONLY access is once again available.
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The 2016 UWA Open Day is on Sunday 14 August from 10am to 4pm
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Open Day is our premier future student event, and provides the opportunity to showcase our unique campus and its offerings to this valuable audience.
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Great minds think alike
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
What a delight to welcome Professor Peter Klinken, WA Chief Scientist, to the Marshall Centre this week. Professor Klinken and Professor Marshall discussed a range of topics that are important to the future of science in Western Australia.
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Forum of Great Minds
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Professor Barry Marshall met with special guests yesterday from the University of Science and Technology of China.
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Research paper recognised by ASTA
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Faculty of Education Professor of Science Education, Vaille Dawson and Faculty Centenary Ambassador Dr Simon Moore’s research paper titled “Probing Year 11 physics students’ understanding of gravitation” has been recognised by the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) at CONASTA the annual National Science Education Conference of ASTA held in Brisbane (3-6 July).
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Rio Watch - don't miss our athletes in action
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
The countdown is on to the Rio games. Current student George Ford (Water polo) and alumni Fergus Kavanagh (Hockey) and Adam Commens (women's hockey coach) are all in action in the first week.
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An evening with Steve Wozniak
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
“The world needs inventors – great ones. You can be one. If you love what you do and are willing to do what it really takes, it’s within your reach”
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Exciting young violinist wins Helpmann award
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Internationally recognised violinist and Artist-in-Residence at The University of Western Australia’s School of Music Shaun Lee-Chen and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra have won a prestigious Helpmann Award.
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UWA students work to empower homeless population
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Across Australia, more than 100,000 people experience homelessness every night. And for many homeless individuals, unemployment is a major factor in the homelessness cycle.
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Ensuring Open Day runs with military precision
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
As one of UWA’s Events Officers in Future Students (part of Brand, Marketing and Recruitment), Rilana Ostheim has a keen eye for detail and knows what it takes to get things done.
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Leading researchers named finalists in Premier's Science Awards
Monday, 25 July 2016
A public health researcher whose groundbreaking work has helped prevent birth defects and a biomedical scientist who helped pioneer a microscope-in-a-needle to detect cancer cells are two of eight leading academics from The University of Western Australia among 15 finalists in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
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Open forum video and presentation available on Renewal website
Monday, 25 July 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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Upcoming UniSuper events
Monday, 25 July 2016
Financial Adviser Days on campus
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Unique opportunity for ECM students
Monday, 25 July 2016
Twelve Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (ECM) student ambassadors recently returned from a unique trip exploring Western Australia’s remote Broome region.
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Reid Library refurbished ground floor opens Monday 1 August
Friday, 22 July 2016
As you may have read in today's Vice-Chancellor's Voice, the Reid Library will be reopening its refurbished ground floor on Monday 1 August.
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International law collection comes to UWA thanks to the Law Society of WA
Friday, 22 July 2016
In 2015 the UWA Law Library was awarded a $20,000 Law Society Public Purposes Trust grant to develop its international law collection.
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Tree removal at Sunken Garden
Friday, 22 July 2016
In the interest of public safety, Campus Management will be removing one Melaleuca Ianceolata tree at the Sunken Garden (road level) on Saturday 23 July 2016.
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Miriam Stannage exhibition opens at UWA
Thursday, 21 July 2016
An art exhibition showcasing the recent and final works of senior contemporary Australian artist Miriam Stannage will open at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery on Saturday 30 July and run until Saturday 30 September.
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A life full of literature
Thursday, 21 July 2016
Professor Terri-ann White, Director of UWA Publishing (UWAP), has always had a love of writing and a passion for books.
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Bristol students study Great Southern ecology
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Seven postgraduate students from Bristol University in the United Kingdom are spending 10 weeks working with UWA Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management (CENRM) researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the ecology unique to the Great Southern.
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Building a healthier WA: Prof David Preen in Forward Focus
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Professor David Preen is the first to confess that UWA is more like a second home than a workplace. Recently appointed as the Chair in Public Health, the Professor took this opportunity to expand his career and areas of focus.
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New campaign to attract undergrads to UWA
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Our new undergraduate campaign to attract students for Semester One 2017 has begun.
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Aussie DJ engineers inspire young women in national campaign
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
An innovative and interactive digital campaign aimed at breaking down the stereotypes associated with engineering and encouraging more young women to study engineering was launched on 15 July 2016 by the Group of Eight (GO8) universities and Engineers Australia, featuring the music of contemporary artists, NERVO.
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3D-printing used to explore superconductivity of materials
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have revealed that 3D-printing can be used to create a resonant microwave cavity via an aluminium-silicon alloy that shows superconductivity when cooled below the critical temperature of aluminium.
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Remembering Ben Pocock and Richard Mayne
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Colleagues
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Exceeding targets – the Alumni Fund breaks records
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
UWA alumni are coming up trumps in support of the University's Alumni Fund phone appeal that raises money for scholarships and student programs across UWA.
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Virgin travel offer for UWA staff
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Exclusive offer for Corporate clients of Virgin Australia and their travel companions. Enjoy 10% off Virgin Australia Domestic, Trans-Tasman, International Short Haul and International Long Haul Flights.
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Kamsani Bin Salleh, UWA graduate and artist
Monday, 18 July 2016
Communications and Media Studies graduate, Kamsani Bin Salleh has been selected as one of 10 artists to capture their view of Perth and WA as part of The Sunday Times PerthNow’s 10th birthday celebrations.
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Western Uni Games Wrap up
Monday, 18 July 2016
As July rolled in, our University of Western Australia (UWA) Western Uni Gamers rolled out, to compete in the first inaugural 2016 Western Uni Games! 248 Student athletes, 26 teams, 15 sports, and five staff members undertook the challenge, to reign in a win, defending our long held Tertiary sports WA title!With hot competition from Edith Cowen (ECU), Murdoch, Notre Dame and most notably Curtin University of Technology, it was UWA who had the most to lose, with several years reign at the top of the state table to defend.
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Grants Awarded Between 21/05/2016 to 15/07/2016
Monday, 18 July 2016
AURECON AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD
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Woodside scholarship helps Lyndal on UWA MBA journey
Friday, 15 July 2016
Lyndal Bick is a high achiever. With years of experience in logistics, liaison and operations – both in Australia and internationally – she’s now ready to explore new career options.
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Aussie DJ engineers inspire young women in national campaign
Friday, 15 July 2016
An innovative and interactive digital campaign aimed at breaking down the stereotypes associated with engineering and encouraging more young women to study engineering was launched on 15 July 2016 by the Group of Eight (GO8) universities and Engineers Australia, featuring the music of contemporary artists, NERVO.
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UWA partnership with tech start-up mirrors Silicon Valley model
Thursday, 14 July 2016
When UWA graduate Andrew Walker founded Fleet Engineering two and a half years ago, he never imagined that the path would lead back campus.
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UWA sponsors 'An evening with Steve Wozniak'
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is proud to announce its sponsorship of ‘An Evening with Steve Wozniak’, one of the pioneers of personal computing, presented by Think Inc. on August 24 at HBF Stadium.
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2016 Open Day Competitions
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
To celebrate its Centenary, The Faculty of Education is hosting two competitions as part of UWA Open Day.
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Please ensure your work areas and surrounds are tidy before Open Day this weekend.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
As you will be aware, this Sunday 14 August is UWA's Annual Open Day where the University will be on display.
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UWA student and alumni chase Olympic Glory
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
The University of Western Australia celebrated its Rio Olympic representatives at a breakfast event last week with former Hockeyroo and Olympic gold medallist Sally Carbon among a panel of special guests.
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Holiday science fun for Indigenous school students
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Twenty seven Year 10 Indigenous students from around the State will have a different kind of fun this week as they learn about surviving the slums, testing how high water rockets will go, learning about the Noongar 6 seasons, experimenting with liquid nitrogen, making moulds of teeth and challenging their sporting abilities.
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COFS PhD student Minjung Jun awarded OMAE scholarship
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
COFS PhD student, Mr Minjung Jun was awarded a 2016 OMAE scholarship for outstanding students.
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[email protected] Program recognised
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
UWA’s UniStart team has won the 2016 International Education Provider of the Year - Best Practice/Innovation at the Council for International Students of WA (CISWA) awards for the [email protected] Program.
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Sorting house open for UWA Save the Children book sale
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
UWA has extended the agreement with Save the Children (UWA Branch) to support their annual book sale for the next three years.
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2016 Enterprise Bargaining update
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
The first enterprise bargaining meeting took place on Monday, 11 July. Through this process our aim is to achieve agreements that are simple, fair and contemporary.
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Virgin travel offer for UWA staff
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Please note this offer is with Virgin not Qantas as stated in UWA Forward. Apologies for the error.
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Chasing Rio gold
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
The University of Western Australia farewelled its Rio Olympians last week at a lively breakfast event where the role of university sport was discussed by panel led by former Australian water polo player and UWA graduate Richard Pengelley.
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ChAFTA’s positive impact on agriculture in the spotlight
Monday, 11 July 2016
The China-Australia’s Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and its impact on the agriculture industry was in the spotlight at The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture industry forum held on Thursday.
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Social Impact Festival hits WA
Monday, 11 July 2016
The University of Western Australia will host 16 public events as part of the 2016 Social Impact Festival, which runs from Wednesday 20 to Wednesday 27 July.
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Grain growers well set for positive greenhouse role
Monday, 11 July 2016
Agriculture remains a target in the world’s push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but local studies show the industry here has ready-to-hand options that should not compromise production or profitability.
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Research paper: Maternal exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids measured in whole blood and birth outcomes in offspring
Monday, 11 July 2016
Despite the low concentrations of PFAAs measured in maternal whole blood, relationships were observed between concentrations and birth weight.
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Music Library closure 15th – 18th July
Monday, 11 July 2016
Due to a planned power outage, the UWA Music Library will be closed from 12pm Friday 15th July until 9am Monday 18th July. All other UWA libraries will be unaffected by this work and will be open according to their inter-semester opening hours during this period.
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UWA Sport Q & A of the day!
Monday, 11 July 2016
The WM Nunn Bursary is awarded to a first year UWA student and is in recognition of UWA student athlete Wally Marshall Nunn.
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UWA Sport Q & A of the day!
Monday, 11 July 2016
Did you know that UWA has one of the fastest growing Fencing clubs in Australia? Lead by super star Coach Tuko Maia, and his amazing team of dedicated fencers, the club is a great example of what you can achieve by working hard and persevering, as you’ll find out as we talk to Alana McLaurin this year’s Bursary recipient for the UWA Fencing Club.
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UWA Sport Q & A of the day!
Monday, 11 July 2016
He’s fast as a flash in the pool, and was this year awarded the water polo club bursary for his dedication and commitment to water polo here at UWA. With a busy schedule of commitments for the year, Lachlan Pethic is one to watch for 2016
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UWA Sport Q & A of the day!
Monday, 11 July 2016
Today’s Q and A of the Day focuses on athlete Samuel Lade, international triathlon competitor, and UWA Triathlon Club Member.
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UWA Sport Q & A of the day!
Monday, 11 July 2016
Grant Szalek is a UWA Athletic all-rounder, and this year’s recipient of our Convocation Bursary. Check out our take five with Grant, and see what it takes to be a sporting great here at UWA!
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Successful IT maintenance over weekend
Monday, 11 July 2016
Over the weekend BI&TS carried out some planned network maintenance at the UWA Institutional Data Centre (IDC). As noted in last week’s Forward, this maintenance was required because a core piece of equipment was damaged when lightning struck the IDC in April and needed replacing.
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Students star in video to help new employees understand course structure
Monday, 11 July 2016
In 2012 UWA developed a new course structure aligning it with an international model to better prepare our students to be successful graduates.
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MBA Opportunity for UWA Employees
Monday, 11 July 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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Information session video and presentation available on Renewal website
Monday, 11 July 2016
Dear colleagues
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Community to give vital input into advancing medical research
Friday, 8 July 2016
A $3.2 million grant from Lotterywest will allow the highly successful Consumer Involvement Program of The University of Western Australia’s School of Population Health and the Telethon Kids Institute to be expanded to 18 other WA organisations.
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High profile West Australians to share vision for State’s future
Friday, 8 July 2016
Seven high profile Western Australians from across the media, social and medical sectors will share their vision for the State’s future at an upcoming panel discussion.
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UWA’s Indigenous students gain from the New Colombo plan
Friday, 8 July 2016
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) has published a short video to promote the participation of Indigenous students in the NCP program, an Australian Government initiative to increase the number of Australian undergraduate students studying in the Indo-Pacific.
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Kelp forests in the Great Southern Reef wiped out by marine heatwave
Friday, 8 July 2016
A team of marine scientists led by The University of Western Australia have uncovered the extinction of a kelp forest ecosystem along 100 kilometres of Western Australia’s coastline, following a heatwave that occurred in 2011.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2016 Newsletter
Friday, 8 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2016 Newsletter
Friday, 8 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2016
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 12th July - Stephen Anstey and Dr Sue Graham-Taylor discuss the new Albany War Memorial
Friday, 8 July 2016
The new Albany War Memorial
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Rock art on a roll for UWA Professor
Friday, 8 July 2016
Professor Jo McDonald, Director of the Centre for Rock Art Research and Management, didn’t always want to be archaeologist; in fact it wasn’t even her second choice of career.
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Perth and Peel students get a taste of campus life
Thursday, 7 July 2016
More than 200 year nine students from Peel partner schools joined 500 of their peers from Perth schools last week to participate in the eighth annual Aspire UWA Race around Campus.
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Anxious Western Australians less prepared for bushfires
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
A study carried out by The University of Western Australia has found that people who are anxious are worse off when it comes to being prepared for bushfires.
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Reversible contraceptive use high among Aboriginal women in Western desert
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have documented a high use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among Aboriginal women in WA’s Western Desert region.
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Children are not rockets
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Australian children have been the focus of pioneering studies of early language development.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-march-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2016 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2016 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2016 Newsletter is now available at: https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2016
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2015 Newsletter
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2015 Newsletter is now available at: https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-december-2015
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Western uni games a new challange, as UWA Defends TSWA title.
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Western Uni games is off to a flying start, with the University of Western Australia competing in over 18 sports against university’s from across the state.
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Swan River Run - road closures and UWA impact
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
The Swan River Run is on Sunday 24th July and both the 5km and 14km runs will finish on Hackett Drive next to UWA's Riley Oval.
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Professor David Andrich receives Benjamin Drake Wright Senior Scholar Award
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Professor Professor David Andrich, who holds the Chapple Chair in the Graduate School of Education, was awarded the Benjamin Drake Wright Senior Scholar Award by the Rasch Measurement Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Educational Research Association, taking home $1000US and a plaque.
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UWA Awards and Achievements – June 2016
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
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Lawns program on campus
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Campus Management's Grounds team is undertaking aerating and overseeding on some areas of the campus grounds to improve the lawn area surfaces, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July.
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ECM’s new recruit bringing fresh ideas to industry engagement
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Brian Haggerty, the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics’ (ECM) new Deputy Dean (Community and Engagement) is responsible for encouraging greater engagement and collaboration with industry partners.
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Guild’s new student space wins prestigious award
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
The UWA Student Guild’s new Club Collaborative Zone designed by Hames Sharley has been recognised with an award for Interior Architecture in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 WA Architecture Awards.
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UniWA migrations for computers have begun
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
All Windows computers in Central Administration (BITS supported areas) on the old ADMIN domain will be targeted for migration to UniWA this week, as well as Windows computers in the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science.
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Class of Travel policy reminder
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Dear Colleagues,
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NAIDOC Week to celebrate Indigenous achievements
Monday, 4 July 2016
A postgraduate student who came to The University of Western Australia as part of an Aboriginal Orientation Course in 2001 has been named this year’s NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Scholar of the Year for Western Australia.
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Shark Shield proves effective in deterring white sharks
Monday, 4 July 2016
Shark researchers at The University of Western Australia have released the final test results of a study that examined the effectiveness of the Shark ShieldTM shark deterrent.
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Winthrop Hall, Great Court - Tropical Grove - fertilising treatment
Monday, 4 July 2016
Contractors (Palm Doctors) will be on site this week to undertake fertilsing works around Winthrop Hall, Great Court - Tropical Grove. This is to maintain the large palms in these areas. A cherry picker and ute (with spray pump unit) will be on site.
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2016 Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations first meeting 11 July
Monday, 4 July 2016
As outlined in last week’s Forward the University’s enterprise bargaining will commence Monday, 11 July. It is anticipated that the first meeting will focus on the agreement of protocols and agreeing a schedule of future meeting dates. An update will be provided in next week’s Forward.
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Major UWA network maintenance taking place this weekend
Monday, 4 July 2016
Planned network maintenance at the UWA Institutional Data Centre (IDC) will occur this Saturday 9th and 10th July.
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Make your mark at the Social Impact Festival 2016
Friday, 1 July 2016
The University of Western Australia is set to host more than 15 events as part of the upcoming Social Impact Festival.
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Be a voice behind the annual Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Research Forum
Thursday, 30 June 2016
The Faculty of Education invites HDR education students from all Western Australian tertiary institutions to participate in the annual Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Research Forum.
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UWA Engineering students visit Broome
Thursday, 30 June 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and several lucky student ambassadors have embarked on a unique trip to explore Western Australia’s remote Broome region.
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Virtually impossible in top 1% read scholarly publications
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Professor Stephen Houghton’s research paper titled “Virtually Impossible: limiting Australian children and adolescents daily screen based media use” has been recorded in the top 1% of over 5 million scholarly publications according to Altmetric.
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UWA Professor helping set global agenda at World Health Assembly
Thursday, 30 June 2016
With two-thirds of all premature deaths (before the age of 70 years) being caused by non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and strokes, understanding the causes and risk factors is a priority for public health policy makers.
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UWA Turf Water Allocation Project scores outstanding research award
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Pioneering research into understanding how to best manage green spaces using limited water allocations has been acknowledged for outstanding research achievement at the 2016 Parks and Leisure Australia WA Awards.
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COFS Researchers visit Prelude FLNG Facility
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Dr Wenhua Zhao and Professor Mike Efthymiou recently visited Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. While at the shipyard, they gave a presentation on FLNG technical innovations, including UWA's contributions, and also toured Prelude FLNG.
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Education Futures Scholarship Program 2016
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
The Centre for Education Futures is again pleased to offer UWA staff opportunities for Education Futures Grant and Secondment Funding.
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Strong preference for local foods
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Western Australian consumers have a strong preference and willingness to pay for local foods according to a study published by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Reid Library closure for final week of refurbishment project 25 July – 31 July 2016
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
The Reid Library Ground Floor Refurbishment Project has reached a significant milestone, and we are on schedule to re-open the ground floor for Semester 2, 2016.
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Road closure - Service Road 4 resurfacing works
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
UPDATE - 22 JULY 2016
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SDVC & Registrar: 2016 Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Thank you to staff that attended the recent information sessions regarding the upcoming enterprise bargaining negotiations.
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Delay to UniWA scheduled migration
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
While undertaking UniWA migration with pre-pilot groups the project team identified some issues which will slightly delay the scheduled campus-wide migrations outlined in the UWA Forward in May. These issues are not directly related to the migrations but must be corrected in order to proceed.
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New UWA Leadership Program
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
As part of the University's ongoing commitment to inclusivity and diversity, an exciting new leadership program will be offered in 2016.
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Resignation of Professor Alan Dench
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Dear Colleagues
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St Hilda's student wins WA's Brain Bee Challenge
Monday, 27 June 2016
Mosman Park student Tatiana Kurniawan will represent Western Australia at the Australian Brain Bee Challenge national final to be held in Hobart in December after outsmarting 82 fellow Year 10 students in today’s State final held at The University of Western Australia.
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Researchers from UWA awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Monday, 27 June 2016
Two PhD students and a postdoctoral research fellow from The University of Western Australia have received prestigious Fulbright Scholarships for 2016.
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When one painting is not like another…
Monday, 27 June 2016
Tom Simpson never quite understood why, as a young child, he was dragged to endless art galleries. But years later, the UWA Business School PhD candidate has developed a new appreciation for art—and is even developing a new way to value collectable art pieces.
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Campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection
Monday, 27 June 2016
The University is undertaking a free campus-wide furniture, waste and e-waste collection to remove all unwanted, old or damaged items, from Monday 27 June to Friday 22 July 2016.
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WINTERarts 2016 launches
Friday, 24 June 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Cultural Precinct is giving Perth audiences the perfect winter escape with an exciting program of events for WINTERarts 2016.
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Inter-semester vacation opening hours
Friday, 24 June 2016
If you’re planning to visit or contact one of the UWA libraries during the inter-semester period, remember to check the opening hours.
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2015/2016 Payment Summaries (Group Certificate) available from 1 July
Friday, 24 June 2016
Dear Colleagues
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UWA offers early guaranteed engineering places to top students
Thursday, 23 June 2016
For the first time, The University of Western Australia will allow Year 12 students to apply – six months earlier than usual – for a guaranteed place in engineering, based on an ATAR score predicted by their school.
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Tunisia and Ennahda: Moving ahead with technical, not ideological, reform -- Leila Ben Mcharek writes to Lowly Interpreter
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Dr Leila Ben Mcharek, Research Fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, explains the nuances of the ideological and political changes taking place within Tunsia's main Islamist party, Ennahda Party.
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UniHall Scholarship Winners
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Congratulations to Sneha Mishra and Kelsey Bonds who are both recipients of two scholarships offered at UniHall.
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2016 Residents’ Club President Mezyndra Badsha
Thursday, 23 June 2016
The committee hit the ground running and started to plan for Semester one OWeek activities two months ahead of time.
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Breakthrough in predicting premature birth
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
A blood test developed by a team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, can identify women who are at risk of having a premature birth but are not displaying symptoms, as early as 18 weeks as into their pregnancy.
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Two West Australians awarded the Order of Madagascar
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Perth based charity, Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) today announced that two distinguished West Australian gastroenterologists associated with the charity have been honoured for their contribution to public health services in Madagascar following a Conference which convened Research Specialists, Specialist Physicians and NGO’s to discuss the heavy burden of Helicobacter pylori related disease, Schistosomiasis and other Gastro-intestinal diseases in Madagascar.
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Dr Daniel Hunt, NAIDOC Scholar 2016
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Dr Daniel Hunt, final year Postgraduate Dentistry student,was awarded the NAIDOC Scholar of the Year at the NAIDOC Awards Ceremony on Friday 20 June.
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UWA Prac students head and shoulders above the rest.
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
What a great semester it has been here at UWA Sport! We’ve been busy preparing some amazing new offerings, getting ready for Uni games, and as always handling everything sport on and off campus!
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Perth Lynx study finds pre-bed routine vital for a good night's sleep
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
The science of sleep is the latest weapon being used by Perth’s top women’s basketball team with research carried out with The University of Western Australia offering hope to anyone who struggles to sleep through the night.
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How UWA helped Perth Lynx players find their latest weapon!
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
The science of sleep is the latest weapon being used by Perth’s top women’s basketball team with research carried out with The University of Western Australia offering hope to anyone who struggles to sleep through the night.
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Learning Links: Shenton College Work Experience Program - [email protected]
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
The University of Western Australia and Shenton College are in an exciting and innovative partnership which gives opportunities for enrichment to the staff and students at both at the University and Shenton College.
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Western Australia's best young brains to battle it out
Monday, 20 June 2016
Western Australia’s brainiest Year 10 students are preparing for the competition of their young lives to determine who will represent the State at the Australian Brain Bee National Challenge.
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Dept of Health seeks Expressions of Interest for Human Research Ethics Committee
Monday, 20 June 2016
The Department of Health Human Research Ethics Committee has a special responsibility for the ethical oversight of the use and disclosure of health information held by the Department. The Committee reviews research applications and provides ethical advice to the Department.
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A journey into the (sub)urban sexscape
Monday, 20 June 2016
Dr Paul Maginn, Program Coordinator for the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning at the School of Earth and Environment, has always been interested in contentious urban issues.
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New initiative providing a warmer welcome to students
Monday, 20 June 2016
A student’s UWA experience begins the moment they receive their offer and this year they received their warmest welcome ever.
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Baby boomers and technology the next big finance trends
Friday, 17 June 2016
Kent Kwan has moved on from the mining boom. As the manager of one of Australia’s best performing investment funds, he’s far more interested in big data and baby boomers.
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COFS researchers win 2 awards in the 2016 ICE Publishing Awards
Friday, 17 June 2016
COFS academics have been recognised for their high quality research publications in the Institution of Civil Engineers 2016 Publishing Awards.
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HV upgrade at McGillirvray Oval UWA Sports Park
Friday, 17 June 2016
Campus Management is undertaking the high voltage (HV) upgrade at McGillivray Oval UWA Sports Park which involves relocating the UWA switchgear outside the existing substation.
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Grants Awarded Between 21/05/2016 to 17/06/2016
Friday, 17 June 2016
CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY EX ARC DISCOVERY PROJECTS
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More to procurement than just buying
Friday, 17 June 2016
On average 600 purchasing transactions take place each day around the University, with an average daily (non-salary) spend of $1.2m. In an organisation this size having a university-wide strategic procurement plan saves millions of dollars of public and private money each year.
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Celebrating Strengths in this Centenary Year - Prize Giving
Thursday, 16 June 2016
Wintry conditions didn’t deter over 130 students, family, friends and supporters from attending the Faculty of Education’s annual Prize Giving Ceremony held at the University Club on 7 June 2016 to celebrate the achievements of UWA education students.
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A second gravitational wave starts a symphony from space - and earth is listening
Thursday, 16 June 2016
An international team of scientists including 21 researchers from UWA has made a major breakthrough: a second detection of gravitational waves, following their world-first discovery of gravitational waves last September.
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UWA researcher backs pet friendly communities
Thursday, 16 June 2016
The benefits of pet ownership in the community are well documented, but researcher Dr Hayley Christian from The University of Western Australia’s School of Population Health says even more could be done to create pet friendly communities.
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West Coast Fever star to inspire Indigenous students
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
West Coast Fever netballer Josie Janz-Dawson will share her career highs and lows with Indigenous students at the Future Footprints Expo on 27 June.
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UWA takes large steps to eradicate hunger in Timor Leste
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
The number of people experiencing hunger in Timor Leste has reduced dramatically thanks to an enormously successful agricultural project led by The University of Western Australia.
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Innovation unit’s ‘Demo Day’ sparks ideas for ECM’s future entrepreneurs
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
The inaugural semester of UWA’s Innovation & Startup Practice unit (BUSN3020) came to a culmination on Friday June 3 for the eagerly anticipated ‘Demo Day’.
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Strictly Boardroom: Fresh insights for mining company directors
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Aspiring members of mining company boards have a new weapon in their toolkit: Strictly (Mining) Boardroom – A Practitioner’s Guide for Next Generation Directors.
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UWA student awarded prestigious architecture scholarship
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
A student from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts has been awarded a prestigious 2016 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship for his proposal on ‘Weaving the Urban Fabric: Examining the Significance of Community’.
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Works occurring within the Guild Village
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
UWA’s Westpac Bank is moving premises within the Guild Village. Due to the move, a number of construction activities are occurring from Thursday 9 to Friday 24 June. These include:
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Graduates and staff earn Queen's Birthday Honours
Monday, 13 June 2016
Western Australia’s Governor, a Supreme Court judge, an Australian hockey legend and one of Perth’s leading businessmen are among 18 graduates and a staff member of The University of Western Australia who have been recognised in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Medical researcher wins top British award
Monday, 13 June 2016
One of Western Australia’s brightest medical scientists has been recognised with a prestigious award by the British Pharmacological Society.
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UniHall Ambassador Kristina Says Hello!
Monday, 13 June 2016
Hiya! My name is Kristina Clark, I’m a Jabir Jabir woman, living in Perth.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 14th June - Dr Dorothy Erickson discusses the myths, legends and history of Kings Park
Monday, 13 June 2016
Kings Park – Some myths, legends and a little history
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Development and conservation proposal: Underwood Avenue
Monday, 13 June 2016
The University owns land in Mt Claremont and Shenton Park that was vested to it by the State Government in 1904. For a number of years the University has been working to secure planning and environmental approval in order to fulfil this endowment obligation.
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Professor Marshall - showcasing WA medical science in Africa
Friday, 10 June 2016
UWA Marshall Centre Director Professor Barry Marshall will be the keynote speaker at this week's International Conference for the Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases in Madagascar.
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Seaweed extract to reduce chemicals in gas and oil production
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are aiming to prevent calcium scale in oil and gas pipelines through the innovative use of an environmentally friendly seaweed extract.
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EECE Head of School presented Professor Tyrone Fernando with the 2015 EECE Teaching Award for Best SURF
Thursday, 9 June 2016
The Head of School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE), Professor Farid Boussaid, awarded Professor Tyrone Fernando with the 2015 EECE Teaching Award for Best Students’ Unit Reflective Feedback (SURF).
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EECE Professor Tyrone Fernando was commended at the Teaching and Learning Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 9 June 2016
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering’s Professor Tyrone Fernando was commended for Teaching Excellence – Individual Teaching at this year’s Teaching and Learning Awards Ceremony held at The University Club on Monday 30 May 2016.
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GeoPIV update paper announced as Editor’s Choice for 2016 by Canadian Geotechnical Journal
Thursday, 9 June 2016
A paper authored by COFS’ Sam Stanier and Dave White in collaboration with Justin Blaber (Georgia Tech.
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Online payment now available for Library fines and membership fees
Thursday, 9 June 2016
You can now pay Library fines and membership fees online with Visa or MasterCard.
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Lawn and oval program
Thursday, 9 June 2016
Campus Management is undertaking several ground maintenance works on its lawns, ovals and fields, which will occur over the next month.These activities help maintain the quality of the turf for staff and student activities that are planned during the winter months. The following will be carried out:
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Keeping you safe in emergency situations
Thursday, 9 June 2016
If you were in Perth in 2010 on March 22, it’s probably etched in your memory for all the wrong reasons. On this day a mighty hail storm ripped through the city, damaging tens of thousands of cars in what would be WA’s costliest natural disaster in history.
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Honorary Doctorates - Call for Nominations for Award in 2017
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for award at Graduation Ceremonies in 2017 are now invited.
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Chancellor's Medals - Call for Nominations for Award in 2017
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Nominations are now invited for the award of a Chancellor’s Medal at a Graduation Ceremony in 2017.
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Research Week is back from 5 to 9 September 2016
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
This September we will be showcasing some of the fantastic research taking place at UWA through Research Week 2016. With over 50 events on offer over the course of the week, from seminars to exhibitions, there is something for every interest.
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Staff only offerings now part of Recreate short courses!
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Our Staff Recreate courses are specifically designed for staff, by staff to help promote and active healthy workforce on campus!
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Re'Disc'ulous frisbee talent
Monday, 6 June 2016
UWA student Jodie Palmer is a ninja with a Frisbee.Whilst completing her master’s in exercise science, Jodie also finds time to launch an aerial assault on the Ultimate Frisbee field, an increasingly popular sport at UWA.
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UWA Adjunct Professor Adrian Fini named Western Australian of the Year
Monday, 6 June 2016
UWA Adjunct Professor and graduate Adrian Fini OAM was named Western Australian of the Year in the weekend.
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Introducing early offers for the Engineering Direct Pathway
Monday, 6 June 2016
This year for the first time, students with a predicted ATAR of 92 or higher will be able to apply for an early offer to the Engineering Direct Pathway prior to taking their final exams.
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Nominations open for Contributions to Learning (non-Faculty) Awards
Monday, 6 June 2016
Is there an individual or a team that you think does a fantastic job within an area outside of Faculties at UWA?
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Japanese Themed International Night at University Hall
Friday, 3 June 2016
University Hall (UniHall) has never looked as beautiful and elegant as it did this Thursday night for the inaugural International Night. This year saw the Dining Hall transform into a Japanese themed three course buffet dinner with entertainment, red lanterns and glistening cherry blossom trees.
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Parking and public transport for Monday 6 June
Friday, 3 June 2016
Although Monday 6 June is a public holiday, the University parking regulations still apply as UWA will be operating as normal.
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Sports Council Elections
Friday, 3 June 2016
UWA Sports Council Executive Committee elections took place at 3pm at the UWA Water Sports Complex, 2nd June where a quorum was met to elect the following positions.
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Researchers one step closer to developing non-allergenic 'super' peanuts
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have joined a global research team that have identified genes in peanuts that when altered will be able to prevent an allergic response in humans.
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UWA student announced social worker of the year
Thursday, 2 June 2016
PhD candidate and lecturer Stephan Lund from The University of Western Australia has won two awards at the annual state-wide WA Social Worker of the Year Awards.
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Astronomers smash cosmic records to see hydrogen in distant galaxy
Thursday, 2 June 2016
An international team of scientists has pushed the limits of radio astronomy to detect a faint signal emitted by hydrogen gas in a galaxy more than five billion light years away—almost double the previous record.
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Recent symposium contributions
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Members of the UWA Centre and Discipline Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy presented at the 2016 Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) in Hong Kong.
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University Club announces appointment of new Chairman
Thursday, 2 June 2016
The University Club of Western Australia has announced the appointment of current Board Member, Mark Paganin, as its new Chairman. Mr Paganin replaces Tony Howarth who was the University Club's inaugural Chair and is stepping down at the end of June.
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Australian-Korean collaboration addressing geotechnical challenges
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Dr Shazzad Hossain and Prof Mark Cassidy along with other academics and PhD students from the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) and the school of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering recently visited Korea as part of the Australian-Korea Foundation Grant AKF2015Grant0044 funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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Researcher wins Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Award funding
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Medical microbiologist Professor Tim Inglis has been awarded US$100,000 (A$138,160) by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a screening test that will detect antibiotic resistance and ensure the right antibiotics can be prescribed.
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Bangladesh killings bring tensions between Islam and seculariam to the fore - Azim Zahir writes for Asian Currents
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Azim Zahir, PhD Student, Centre for Muslim States and Societies has published an article in Asian Currents of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, on the rise in militancy in Bangladesh.
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External staff recruitment freeze extended until 31 July 2016.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
As you are aware a recruitment freeze was put in place from 16 March 2016 till 31 May 2016 in order to prioritise employment opportunities for our staff during the Renewal Project.
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EECE students secure employment with BHP Billiton following MineHack Perth 2016
Monday, 30 May 2016
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering would like to congratulate two students Abdul Aziz and Tom McKeon who have secured careers with BHP Billiton following the 2016 MineHack.
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Intercropping maize and faba bean: the root of agro-diversity
Monday, 30 May 2016
Growing maize with faba bean enhances ecosystem productivity and has important implications for developing sustainable agriculture, according to research at China Agricultural University, Beijing and The University of Western Australia.
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Opening of the Perth Voices Clinic
Monday, 30 May 2016
Led by Research Director, Professor Jo Badcock, School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, UWA, and Clinical Director, Dr Georgie Paulik-White (UWA and Murdoch University) the Perth Voices Clinic is offering a new integrated service for people who hear voices that others cannot perceive.
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Unravelling the connection between our environments and what we eat
Monday, 30 May 2016
Each day we’re inundated with messages about good foods, bad foods, treat foods and ultimately how Australia’s obesity numbers just keep climbing.
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UWA graduate and Librarian wins professional award
Monday, 30 May 2016
UWA graduate and professional staff member Chloe Czerwiec has won the prestigious F A Sharr Award from the Australian Library & Information Association.
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Telling a more complete research story with PlumX
Monday, 30 May 2016
Traditionally, researchers have been limited to citation metrics when trying to assess the influence of their research. While these are still important and useful, they are only part of the story.
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June events at the Futures Observatory
Monday, 30 May 2016
The Chronicles of AR: ANZAC Tom to WWII
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New MOOC - Agriculture, Economics and Nature
Monday, 30 May 2016
Sound economic thinking is crucial for farmers because they depend on good economic decision making to survive.
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Complex root tips could be the key to helping crops grow
Friday, 27 May 2016
A new study into the seemingly simple tip of a plant root may ultimately decrease our dependence on crop fertilisers to help grow food, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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In the news
Friday, 27 May 2016
Associate Director of the Marshall Centre Assoc Prof Charlene Kahler made the news this week, speaking out about lifesaving vaccines. The UWA researcher specialising in meningococcal disease is backing calls for a government-funded vaccine against the B strain.
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Updated UWA Harvard Style guide and EndNote style
Friday, 27 May 2016
The UWA Harvard Citation Style is currently the preferred referencing style for the UWA Business School and many of the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Science disciplines at UWA.
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Update on implementation of UWA's new Travel Management System
Friday, 27 May 2016
The replacement of Trobexis, the UWA’s current travel requisitioning and approval system with a new travel management system (Concur) has experienced further delays.
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Reminder - microbiology sundowner tomorrow night!
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Join us at the Microbiology Sundowner for pizza and refreshments
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Plants are 'in touch' with the world around them
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
The simple act of water droplets landing on a leaf causes an elaborate response inside of plants, scientists at The University of Western Australia have found.
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MBA students shake up agri-food industry
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
UWA MBA students are set on doubling the value of Western Australia’s pork exports by 2025.
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University Hall takes second place in LipDub!
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
Last night all the colleges gathered in the UniHall Dining Hall for the screening of the LipDub 2016 Challenge.
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Sports Bursaries have been announced!
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
We are excited to announce that our 2016 Sports Bursaries for outstanding student athletes have been selected and send our Congratulations to the following students!
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EMAS make a visit to the UWA Gym
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
If you happened to pass by the gym last Wednesday night, you may have heard some pretty heavy base floating down from the gym floor.
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Deregulation of Australian wheat export market not responsible for high price volatility
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
The 2008 deregulation of the Australian wheat export market did not induce a permanent change in wheat prices, according to a study published by agricultural economists at The University of Western Australia.
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Suburban Sexscapes book wins national planning award
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Australia’s first edited book about urban planning and the sex industry has received national recognition from the Planning Institute of Australia.
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Cannabis use linked to gene mutation
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have identified that using cannabis can alter a person’s DNA structure, causing mutations which can expose them to serious illnesses, and be passed on to their children and several future generations.
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Severe weather - stay safe and report any damage caused
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Severe weather at this time of year can cause fallen tree branches, present hazards and damage property.
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2016 coral bleaching in Australia - Presentation by Prof Terry Hughes
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Join us for a presentation by Prof Terry Hughes, Director of the Australia Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.
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Ecological Society of America honours UWA ecologist
Monday, 23 May 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Richard Hobbs has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the field of ecology with Honorary Membership of the prestigious Ecological Society of America.
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New seed ‘flaming’ technique to help with minesite rehab
Monday, 23 May 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have invented a new technique for ‘flaming’ wild seeds that could allow them to be used more easily in replanting large tracts of land such as reclaimed mine sites.
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The sound and strength of music
Monday, 23 May 2016
Ashley William Smith, UWA’s Head of Winds and Contemporary Performance at the School of Music and most recent Churchill Fellowship recipient, can’t wait for June 23. This is the date his Fellowship begins, encompassing eight European cities over an intense 34 day period in what is his dream program.
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UniHallers Share Their Story
Monday, 23 May 2016
Wondering what it’s like to live at University Hall? Hear from our UniHallers below about how they transitioned into university life at UWA.
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Bryan’s Leadership Pancakes
Monday, 23 May 2016
The University Hall Pathways to Leadership program is a one-year program which supports our UniHallers as they transition into University Hall’s (UniHall) future leaders.
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Hackett Hall refurbishment receives Heritage Award commendation
Monday, 23 May 2016
The refurbishment of Hackett Hall has earned a Commendation in the City of Subiaco 2016 Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Building Awards announced last month.
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HAZARD - Arts Building
Monday, 23 May 2016
--UPDATED - FRIDAY 3 JUNE 2016--
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Road Closure - Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 May - Service Road 4
Monday, 23 May 2016
There will be full road closures in place from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 May along Service Road 4, due to essential cabling work being undertaken along this road.
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Reid Library refurbishment update
Monday, 23 May 2016
Paving of the northern terrace will continue, with works anticipated to be completed next week.
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Australian of the Year speaks at UWA
Monday, 23 May 2016
The 2016 Australian of the Year, former Lieutenant-General David Morrison AO (Retd.) gave the Sir Wallace Kyle Oration to 280 attendees last week at an event sponsored by the McCusker Centre for Citizenship and the Rotary Club of Perth.
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UniWA scheduled migration notification
Monday, 23 May 2016
The UniWA Project, part of the IT Transformation Program, aims to change the way we work with computers and collaborate both on and off campus. A key milestone of this project is the migration of all staff computers onto a single domain, UniWA.
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Young Minds Do Matter
Monday, 23 May 2016
Young Minds Matter is Australia’s largest survey of child and adolescent mental health and well-being. It measures the prevalence, impact and burden of mental disorders on young people and details the need for services in the health and education sectors.
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UWA named top five employer for LGBTI inclusion
Friday, 20 May 2016
The University of Western Australia has been ranked in the top five employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
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24/7 opening at the Barry J Marshall Library
Friday, 20 May 2016
From Monday 23rd May through to the end of the Semester 1 examination period on Saturday 25th June, the Barry J Marshall Library will be open 24/7.
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Bridging Cultures
Friday, 20 May 2016
When Sirwan Ali arrived at UWA from Iraq, the bridging courses he completed through the Centre for English Language Teaching were the conduit to entering a world of opportunity and freedom for both him and his family, a son and two daughters.
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Applications for the John Monash Scholarships and Menzies Scholarships are now open
Friday, 20 May 2016
Applications for John Monash and Menzies Scholarships are open and details regarding eligibility and how to apply are below.
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Grants Awarded Between 23/04/2016 to 20/05/2016
Friday, 20 May 2016
ARC AUSTRALIAN LAUREATE FELLOWSHIPS
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Scientists measure impact of artificial light on sea turtles
Thursday, 19 May 2016
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia, the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Department of Parks and Wildlife has found new evidence that there is an impact from artificial light on the survival of wild sea turtle hatchlings.
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ECM Prizes Breakfast 2016
Thursday, 19 May 2016
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics recently hosted its annual Faculty Prizes Breakfast to honour the brightest students for their academic achievements in the 2015 academic year.
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Light grazing of crop residues is compatible in no-tillage cropping systems
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Farmers in southwest Western Australia will welcome research published by researchers at The University of Western Australia and grower groups, which suggests that light grazing of sheep on crop residues over summer has little impact on the following no-tillage crops.
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CEME graduate and Wave Energy Engineer wins the WAYAA People’s Choice award
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
A graduate of the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering within UWA’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, James McCarthy-Price has won The People’s Choice award at the prestigious Western Australian Young Achiever Awards.
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MPE student awarded the prestigious Sir Frank Espie/Rio Tinto Leadership honour
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
A fifth year Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) student from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Jaxon Evans, has been awarded the prestigious Sir Frank Espie/Rio Tinto Leadership Award by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), in conjunction with Pacific Road Capital, and Rio Tinto.
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Road closures Sunday 22 May - HBF Run for a Reason
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
The HBF Run for a Reason is on this Sunday 22 May. As part of the event, Mounts Bay Road (eastbound) from the University into the City will be closed from 6am.
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ECM secures another two wins at MineHack Perth
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
In a unique hackathon for the mining innovation community, UWA’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (ECM) has secured another two wins at MineHack Perth.
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Researchers test drive a new wave of supercomputers
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Bristol have made an exciting breakthrough in advancing a new wave of ‘supercomputers’ by testing an early prototype of a quantum computer.
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MBAs bring expertise to real-life consulting project
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The peak body representing Australia’s oil and gas industry has partnered with the UWA Business School to give MBA students the opportunity to engage in a real-life consulting project.
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MBA students tackle WA’s evolving energy market
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
In a real-life consulting project for ATCO Gas Australia, a team of UWA MBA students has developed a strategy to help the company thrive in Western Australia’s rapidly evolving energy market.
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International mentorship award for UWA academic
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The UWA Business School’s Professor Sharon Parker has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of Organisational Behaviour with a prestigious international award.
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Kids with dogs or siblings more likely to be independent
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Children with an older sibling and/or a dog are more likely to be allowed to walk around their neighbourhood on their own, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
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New study pinpoints placenta as treatment target
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
A new study from The University of Western Australia has found the placenta may play a more crucial role than previously thought in influencing babies’ health throughout pregnancy and that the organ could be individually targeted for treatment.
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UniHall Ambassadors Say Hello
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The 2016 University Hall Ambassador Program has kicked off with a fantastic team of our current UniHallers.
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Planned IT maintenance - Saturday 28 May
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
What will be affected:
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On Campus Winternships
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is becoming increasingly popular with both students and employers as a way to put theory into practice and become job ready.
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In the Zone explores how to solve food production problems
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
On Saturday, UWA’s flagship geopolitical forum In the Zone drew a crowd of 1000 for its annual event, held this year for the first time outside of Perth in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Applications for Start Something 2016 extended to 13 June
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Would you like to explore new pathways to research impact through innovation and entrepreneurship?
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WA can do more to ‘feed the zone’
Monday, 16 May 2016
Western Australia can do more to feed the Indo-Pacific zone, according to Western Australian Minister for Agriculture and Food, Hon Dean Nalder.
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New report urges connectivity and innovation for Indo-Pacific agriculture
Monday, 16 May 2016
Increased connectivity, innovation and investment are needed to address agriculture and food security in the Indo-Pacific zone, according to a new report launched by the Perth USAsia Centre at the In the Zone 2016: Feeding the Zone forum in Jakarta today.
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Fear and anxiety will compete with hope and success in zone's race for food
Monday, 16 May 2016
Fear and anxiety will compete alongside hope and success in the zone as the Indo-Pacific region reaches new thresholds of population growth and inequality, according to Former Indonesian President His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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Top honour for scientist's contribution to blood disorders
Monday, 16 May 2016
A scientist from The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious new international award for his outstanding contribution to the management of and improvement in quality of life for patients with red blood cell disorders.
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Strategic investment could leverage agricultural innovation and sustainability
Monday, 16 May 2016
Private sector, government, international and other funders were urged to work together to transform agriculture in the Indo-Pacific region, and more effort was needed to explore potential synergies between these sectors, according to a discussion on strategic investment by business and academic leaders at the In the Zone 2016: Feeding the Zone forum in Jakarta today.
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Innovation across borders
Monday, 16 May 2016
Innovation lies at the core of Indo-Pacific agricultural production and food security.
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International co-operation: shared problems, shared solutions
Monday, 16 May 2016
The Indo-Pacific region’s agricultural needs cannot be met by individual countries and will need international co-operation to find shared solutions for the zone’s shared problems, according to speakers at the In the Zone 2016: Feeding the Zone conference in Jakarta today.
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UniHall's Mock Casino Was A Hit!
Monday, 16 May 2016
Last night I had the pleasure of attending University Hall’s Mock Casino Night.
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Tuko Takes flight
Monday, 16 May 2016
“I want to pass on this knowledge that I have to them. Nothing is Impossible I tell my students, you are much better than you think you are.” - Tuko Maia
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Head to the GYM this Wednesday 18 May to see who’s muscling into Campus for a special event
Monday, 16 May 2016
Have you heard? They say it's the word... Is it the bird, is the bird the word?
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Koalas and Pinnacles Adventure - off with a bang!
Monday, 16 May 2016
As winter beckons and we cherish the last few sunny days, our newest Recreate course has taken off with a bang!
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Henry heads to Hungary!
Monday, 16 May 2016
What a great few weeks it has been for UWA athletes!
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Does Islam have a problem with democracy? Azim Zahir writes for The Conversation
Friday, 13 May 2016
Azim Zahir, PhD Student, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, has published an article for The Conversation on Islam's role in politics in the Maldives. Zahir argues democracy has failed to take root in the Maldives not because Islam clashed with it, but because of non-religious factors.
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The role of Islam in the world: engaging with the "other" - Samina Yasmeen writes for Australian Outlook
Friday, 13 May 2016
Director at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, Professor Samina Yasmeen, has published an article in Australian Outlook of Australian Institute of International Affairs on the role of Islam in world affairs.
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Back to school for Marshall Centre researchers
Friday, 13 May 2016
Key researchers from the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases went back to school yesterday with Dr Carina Ecremen Marshall, CSIRO Scientists in Schools.
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Australia, almost the Canada of the south
Friday, 13 May 2016
When UWA Honorary Research Fellow Noelene Bloomfield joined the University in 1968 to take up a senior tutor position in the French department her classes were mostly focused on the French language.
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UWA challenges WA unis to the running man
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Has your Facebook feed been full of running man challenge videos in the past week? What started with two basketballers from the University of Maryland has quickly spread around the world.
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Homosexual activity documented in female gorillas for the first time
Thursday, 12 May 2016
As part of a study facilitated through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has documented the first detailed evidence of homosexual behaviour in female gorillas.
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Lucy Tillotson, Pop Health major student, reporting on the Australian WHO Conference
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Lucy Tillotson, Pop Health major student, reporting on the Australian World Health Organisation Conference
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Archaeologists find world's oldest axe in WA's Kimberley
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Associate Professor Jane Balme is part of an Australian archaeology team involved in the discovery of the world’s oldest-known edge-ground hafted axe from the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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Inspiring the next generation of engineering students
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
An agreement as part of The University of Western Australia’s campaign to engage with industry is bringing practical startup expertise to UWA’s School of Computer Science and Software Engineering.
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The AIS has snatched up another UWA great!
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
A resident at Sir Thomas Moore College, and undergraduate student at The University of Western Australia, Lauren has been drafted as a Kayaking athlete in the elite programs latest sweep! As part of her selection she was recently invited to attend a training program at the AIS headquarters in Canberra where she met with coaches, fellow elite sportsman and the team of staff that make Australian Athletes some of the best in the world! The athletes were welcomed at a formal address before hitting the elite strength and conditioning gym for a lesson in how to train to be a top athlete.
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UWA receives over $5 million in ARC Linkage Project funding.
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
The Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, has announced the Funding Outcomes for Australian Research Council Linkage Projects for funding commencing in 2016.
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Australian of the Year David Morrison to give Kyle Oration
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
2016 Australian of the Year and national advocate for gender equality David Morrison will present this year’s Wallace Kyle Oration at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday 17 May.
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Dr Andrew Ford awarded Dementia Collaborative Research Centre Grant
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Congratulations to Dr Andrew Ford and colleagues (Prof.
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Fire alarms beeping on campus
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
We have been advised by our fire alarm monitoring company that due to a State-wide Telstra outage, all the fire alarm panels on campus are currently emitting a beeping sound.
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How to help prevent false fire alarms and avoid a $750 fine
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has commenced charging a $750 fee for attendance to a fire alarm activation that is deemed false by the attending FESA crews.
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BI&TS (UniWA Project): Upcoming improvements to email archiving - what you need to do.
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
The UniWA Project, part of the IT Transformation Program, aims to change the way we work with computers and collaborate both on and off campus.
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Showcasing UWA graduate stories
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
A brand marketing campaign that focuses on the inspiring journeys of UWA graduates and students was recently launched.
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UWA Symphony Orchestra concert - two for one tickets
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Saturday 21 May | 7.30pm | The John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre, Hale School
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Changing the way we talk about our courses
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
In 2012 UWA was one of the first universities in the country to make significant changes to its undergraduate course structure, aligning it to an international model that better prepares our graduates for the challenges of a changing world.
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Planned IT maintenance - Sunday 22 May
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
What will be affected:
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New scholarship supports research into the role of sharks in reef recovery
Monday, 9 May 2016
A PhD student from The University of Western Australia who has a passion for marine conservation will research the impact of overfishing of sharks on marine ecosystems.
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Virgin Australia travel offer for UWA staff
Monday, 9 May 2016
Enjoy 10% off Virgin Australia Domestic, Trans-Tasman, International Short Haul and International Long Haul Flights. Offer available in Business, Premium Economy, Flexi and Saver fare classes. Offer does not apply to Virgin Australia sale fares.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kent Anderson appointed to National Library Council
Monday, 9 May 2016
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Engagement) Professor Kent Anderson was appointed to the National Library Council on Friday.
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UWA is taking up the running man challenge – take part in our video tomorrow (Thursday)
Monday, 9 May 2016
Has your Facebook feed been full of running man challenge videos in the last week? What started with two basketballers from the University of Maryland has quickly spread around the world.
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Speak with a UniSuper financial adviser on campus
Monday, 9 May 2016
No matter what stage of life you’re at, UniSuper Advice can offer you quality financial advice.
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Road Closures this Sunday for HBF Run for a Reason
Monday, 9 May 2016
The 2016 HBF Run for a Reason is on this Sunday 22 May. In particular, road closures will be in place close to the CBD and Kings Park.
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Ground-breaking work design researcher wins ARC Laureate Fellowship
Friday, 6 May 2016
Pioneering research on the changing nature of ‘work’ has resulted in an Australian Laureate Fellowship being awarded to the University of Western Australia.
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UWA study aims to take back pain out of the equation for new mums
Friday, 6 May 2016
In what could be good news for mums everywhere on Mother’s Day, a world-first study at The University of Western Australia is looking at the link between female reproductive hormones and lower back injuries in women in a bid to resolve chronic back issues caused in pregnancy.
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China study tour paves way for international friendships
Friday, 6 May 2016
UWA Business School students forged friendships with students from six Chinese universities during a recent immersion study tour.
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Business is blooming for UWA MBA student
Friday, 6 May 2016
UWA MBA student Abby Page is about to launch her own start-up, enabled by skills she learnt in a scenario planning course.
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Ground-breaking work design researcher wins ARC Laureate Fellowship
Friday, 6 May 2016
Pioneering research on the changing nature of ‘work’ has resulted in an Australian Laureate Fellowship being awarded to The University of Western Australia.
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Love to hear percussion
Friday, 6 May 2016
A free music workshop held at UWA’s School of Music in collaboration with Activ Foundation gave people living with a disability the opportunity to participate in a fun percussion exercise.
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Mobility Register - for staff and managers
Friday, 6 May 2016
Mobility Register
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UniHallers Live Below the Line
Friday, 6 May 2016
At University Hall (UniHall) our residents are not only passionate about particular causes but they are proactive and take action to help make the world a better place.
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Dumpling feast in Xi'an
Friday, 6 May 2016
In a recent visit to Xi'an, Marshall Centre Director Professor Barry Marshall visited the Department of Gastroenterology at the second affilitated hospital of Xi'an at Jiaotong University.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 10th May - Emeritus Prof John-Melville-Jones discusses the battle of Gallipoli 1416
Friday, 6 May 2016
The battle of Gallipoli 1416 and its consequences for Venetians and Ottomans
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SDVC & Registrar: 2016 Enterprise Bargaining Negotiations – Information sessions
Friday, 6 May 2016
Professor Dawn Freshwater will be holding several information sessions in June regarding the upcoming enterprising bargaining negotiations. These sessions will include information on the bargaining process as well as providing staff an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
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International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - Tuesday 17 May
Friday, 6 May 2016
Tuesday May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT day aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest and engagement in LGBT rights work worldwide.
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High tech mapping of Greenland's ice sheet reveals new secrets
Thursday, 5 May 2016
An international leader in 3D geoscience from The University of Western Australia is among a team of scientists using high-tech, ice-penetrating radar data to successfully map the architecture of the Greenland ice sheet.
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UWA Researchers share world’s richest science prize
Thursday, 5 May 2016
Twenty-one scientists at The University of Western Australia have been recognised for their part in the discovery of gravitational waves, and will receive a share of more than two million dollars in prize money.
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New look at crocodile eyes
Thursday, 5 May 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Macquarie University have discovered that the visual systems in crocodiles are more cleverly designed than previously thought, allowing them to quickly adapt to their environment and facilitating their ‘ambush’ hunting techniques and semi-aquatic lifestyles.
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Personalised Medicine at Science on the Swan
Thursday, 5 May 2016
Two Marshall Centre researchers, Dr Alfred Tay and Prof Samuel Lundin showcased their research at the Science on the Swan medical research conference this week.
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Save the date: ASM 3-6 July 2016
Thursday, 5 May 2016
The 2016 ASM National Scientific Meeting will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 3-6 2016.
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UWA Master of Pharmacy graduate awarded WA Young Pharmacist of the Year
Thursday, 5 May 2016
Teresa Di Franco’s outstanding work in the field of Pharmacy was celebrated recently when she was awarded WA Young Pharmacist of the Year by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (WA branch).
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FREE YOGA FOR ALL
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
As we are getting into winter, it’s easy to spend those Saturday mornings cuddled up in bed with a cup of coffee! But don’t forget rain hale or shine we Yoga!
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University Hall Donates Bicycles to Communities in Need
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Past and current University Hall (UniHall) residents have donated over 40 of their old bikes to communities in need through Africa and rural Western Australia (WA).
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UniHall LipDub Begins
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
2015 second place winner, University Hall (UniHall), is aiming for first place in this year’s LipDub competition.
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Graduate Certificate helps Katie on path to senior management
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Event Manager Katie Spalding started her MBA journey through the Graduate Certificate in Business at The University of Western Australia Business School last year.
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Amanda Young Foundation support Marshall Centre research
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
The Amanda Young Foundation has provided a Top-Up Scholarship for research into Meningococcal Disease to Christopher Mullally in the laboratory of Assoc Prof Charlene Kahler, the Deputy Director of the Marshall Center.
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See you at the sundowner
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Join us at the Microbiology Sundowner for pizza and refreshments
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Budget 2016-17 higher education measures
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Dear colleagues,
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Professor of Entrepreneurship getting down to business
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Entrepreneurship and innovation. Two big words starting to make an even bigger impact at UWA and Professor Thierry Volery is right there in the thick of it all.
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Recent Business School graduates to join the next generation of leaders and make a difference
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Elizabeth White (pictured) and Claire Stokes – recent graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Master of Business Administration respectively – are part of a small group chosen to participate in the 2016 Emerging Leaders in Governance Program.
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UWA wins big share of grants to boost science research
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
A new high-resolution imaging technique to enable more accurate detection of tumours during breast surgery and how allergies in children form while in the womb and after birth are among 15 projects at The University of Western Australia to be awarded funding through round three of the State Government’s Merit Award program.
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Hot on their heels!
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Hot on the heels of swimmers Blair Evans and Tasmin Cook who are swimming there way to RIO, Hadley Lindsay, Zac Incerti and Alex Milligan recent performances at the Australian Age and Australian Open championships have earned them the honour of representing their country on the international swimming stage.
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Reid Library closed on Saturday 14 May for critical power works, may affect telephony around campus
Monday, 2 May 2016
The entire Reid Library will be closed during a power shutdown on Saturday 14 May, from 6.30 am to 5 pm (normal opening hours will resume after this time).
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UWA’s water conservation efforts recognised
Monday, 2 May 2016
The University was recently recognised for its water conservation efforts when it received an award as part of the Water Corporation’s Water Efficiency Management Plan program.
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Using big data to solve global problems
Monday, 2 May 2016
We live in an age of almost incomprehensible amounts of data with vast expanses of it being produced every second of every day. It’s Perth Big Data Week and UWA is leading the way in its ability to collect, curate, store and analyse data, and make new discoveries.
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Bringing books to life over high tea
Monday, 2 May 2016
Reading doesn't have to be a solitary pursuit. In fact, the best books are conversation starters. To bring some of these conversations to life, UWA Publishing has been hosting a series of Literary High Teas.
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Helping chronic heart failure patients breathe more freely
Monday, 2 May 2016
A UWA-led 12-month pilot study hopes to give patients with chronic heart failure more bang for their buck during their rehabilitation, and is winning awards on the way.
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University Hall Residents Meet His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds
Friday, 29 April 2016
University Hall (UniHall) residents had the exclusive opportunity to meet His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds at the Hall’s Leadership Program event on Tuesday 27 April.
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Welcome the Le Souef Research Fellow for Tropical Diseases
Friday, 29 April 2016
The Le Souef Research Fellow for Tropic Diseases, Dr Mitali Sarkar-Tyson, is officially onboard at the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases.
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New Century Campaign reaches $300 million mark
Friday, 29 April 2016
UWA’s New Century Campaign launched in October 2013 with the aim to raise $400 million over four years to support the University’s work in perpetuity.
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The UWA Activity Challenge Returns in 2016!
Friday, 29 April 2016
The UWA Activity Challenge is returning, bigger and better in 2016. The Challenge will run from 23rd May – 14th August 2016 and is a great way to socialise with colleagues, reduce stress and improve your health and wellbeing.
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From Toronto to Perth, French Marxism to Tolkien
Friday, 29 April 2016
When Associate Professor Robert Stuart first joined UWA, Perth appeared a sleepy country town, quiet and isolated. It was 1975 and the city certainly didn’t have the hustle and bustle of Toronto where he had been working previously.
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University Hall Residents Meet His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds
Friday, 29 April 2016
University Hall (UniHall) residents had the exclusive opportunity to meet His Honour Judge Denis Reynolds at the Hall’s Leadership Program event on Tuesday 27 April.
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Azim Zahir, PhD Student, Centre for Muslim States and Societies shares his recent interview: ‘Bangladesh’s Struggle with History’ with ABC Radio
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Azim Zahir was recently interviwed on ABC radio's Ethics and Religion programme discussing Bangladesh's struggle with history.
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Samuel Marsh Reflects on his practicum at Scotch College
Thursday, 28 April 2016
"I think that we have an obligation to make our profession as strong and well-regarded as possible within the wider community and the two best ways to do that are through our own performance and through guiding those who are new to or just starting out in the profession." – James Hindle
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The Costs of Youth Homelessness in Australia
Thursday, 28 April 2016
A world-first Australian study has shown that preventing young people from becoming homeless by strengthening and integrating school and youth services at a community level could save an estimated $626 million per year across the youth justice and health services systems alone.
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Reid Library lighting the way towards saving energy
Thursday, 28 April 2016
The Reid Library will receive an upgrade to all of its lighting on the ground-floor following a review by Campus Management engineers looking for ways to improve lighting efficiency and reduce energy use across campus buildings.
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Bangladesh's struggle with history - Azim Zahir interviewed by ABC Radio
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Azim Zahir, PhD student, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, shared his views on the rise in militancy in Bangladesh in an interview with ABC radio's Ethics and Religion programme. Dowload full interview (mp3 file).
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Clinical microbiologists helping out in Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Following a successful fundraising appeal organised by Rotary and supported by the local Sri Lankan community and PathWest QE2 Medical Centre, two of our microbiologists are off to Sri Lanka in June to train clinical laboratory staff in molecular methods for locally emerging infectious diseases.
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Bright outcome for Octagon Theatre
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
The Octagon Theatre is undergoing a lighting upgrade.
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The road to Rio is open.. and UWA Swim Club paves the way.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
The UWA West Coast Swimming Club had a team of six swimmers competing at the 2016 Hancock Prospecting Australian Championships, heald in the first two weeks of April! The group included Tamsin Cook, Blair Evans, Hadley Lindsay, Damian Fyfe, Zac Incerti & Alex Milligan.
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UWA Publishing releases dynamic book on Perth city
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
UWA Publishing’s new release Perth: a guide for the curious takes a fresh look at Perth city through the eyes of some of its most preeminent thinkers.
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Swan Valley Honey Fest, the place to bee this Sunday
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Right now, thousands of workers live outdoors in tiny wooden sheds in Australia, even though their labour is valued at $6 billion in this country alone.
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Nobel Laureate leads popular events during Australia Week in China
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Nobel Laureate and Professor at The University of Western Australia Barry Marshall has led a number of prominent events in China during Austrade’s second Australia Week in China (AWIC) program.
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Meet Our New Student Reporter!
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
My name is Renee and I’m delighted to say that I will be the new University Hall (UniHall) Student Reporter.
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Hackett Hall refurbishment nominated for heritage award
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
The refurbishment of Hackett Hall has earned a nomination in the City of Subiaco 2016 Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Building Awards.
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Celebrating Professional Engineering Accreditation
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Four specialisations within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics’ Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) have received full accreditation from Engineers Australia, the peak body representing professional engineering education and training.
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A star is born, but how was it created?
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Whether you grew up looking at the Southern Cross or the Big Dipper, chances are you’ve wondered in amazement at the immensity of what’s above you. UWA Astrophysicist Danail Obreschkow liked nothing more than star gazing as a child and has built a career out of this passion.
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Office of Strategy, Planning and Performance here to help
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
In September last year the Office of Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) was created within the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor’s portfolio.
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Logo Competition Winner Takes a Tour
Friday, 22 April 2016
It was an exciting day in the gym yesterday, as the winner of our logo competition - Riznaldi and also his wife - came in to take a tour of their new facilities with General Manager Ian Fitzpatrick.
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Mountain Biking Adventure Builds Leadership Skills
Friday, 22 April 2016
As the water laps the Matildas Bay foreshore and a warm morning breeze fills the air, new arrivals wander down to the UWA boat shed with an air of excited anticipation.
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Water Polo Takes Off on Campus!
Friday, 22 April 2016
If you happened to pass by the University Club last Wednesday night, you may have heard the cries of victory as the UWA Torpedoes celebrated their recent National Title win by presenting UWA Sport with the National Water Polo League Championship trophy!
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Yoga on the Grass Welcomes New Faces and Poses for a Feature!
Friday, 22 April 2016
We always love to see new faces at our Saturday morning YOGA, but last Saturday was especially exciting with one of our favourite regulars bringing down a contingent of new participants to try out the class.
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UWA researcher unravels some of Perth’s WW1 history
Friday, 22 April 2016
Extensive detail on the history of more than 1500 Subiaco soldiers who served in the First World War (WWI) is being uncovered in a research study carried out at The University of Western Australia.
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Offshore oil and gas projects benefit from new research hub
Friday, 22 April 2016
A new Research Hub for Offshore Floating Facilities, based at The University of Western Australia, will address critical engineering challenges associated with Australia’s next generation of offshore oil and gas projects.
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Adriane, MD student and Ambassador for Rural Health West
Friday, 22 April 2016
Adriane Houghton, 2nd year MD student and mother of two primary school children, has been recruited by Rural Health West to become its first Aboriginal ambassador.
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Research grants awarded between 26/03/2016 to 22/04/2016
Friday, 22 April 2016
ABBOTT AUSTRALASIA
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Psychology at Work: Free course gives access to leading UWA professors
Thursday, 21 April 2016
A new free online course from The University of Western Australia is aiming to help people around the world build better workplaces.
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Exhibition showcases contemporary Muslim artists
Thursday, 21 April 2016
An art exhibition starting next week at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, will showcase nine Generation Y contemporary artists whose artwork reflects their experience growing up as a Muslim in Australia.
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Lee takes out first place
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Shuan Hern Lee is a piano student and son of AMEB examiner, Yoon Sen Lee in Western Australia.
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Multidisciplinary Research Drives Effective Technology Transfer
Thursday, 21 April 2016
The new Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Offshore Floating Facilities (ITRH OFF) will help to deliver applied research outcomes through collaboration with world leaders in industry according to Dr Scott Draper who works within the hydrodynamics team at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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UWA student helping Italian scholars connect with private sector
Thursday, 21 April 2016
For third year UWA Bachelor of Arts student (Political Science and Italian Studies) Carlo Guaia, the Australian philosophy of 'having a go' has always been close to his heart.
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Meet with a UniSuper financial adviser on campus
Thursday, 21 April 2016
No matter what stage of life you’re at, UniSuper Advice can offer you quality financial advice.
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New ARC Training and Research Hubs officially opened at UWA
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Two new $20 million hubs to be used for international research and training in offshore oil and gas have been officially launched at The University of Western Australia.
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Indigenous Artwork Collection Donated to University Hall
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
University Hall (UniHall) is proud of their connections with Indigenous Australia and excited by the opportunity for postgraduate residents’ to display an original piece of Indigenous artwork in their one bedroom apartments.
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Alumnus Chee Yong Low Visits His Old Home
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
University Hall (UniHall) had the pleasure of welcoming back a familiar face for a tour and lunch in The Sir George Currie Dining Hall.
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UniHall Wins the Softball!
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
The University Hall (UniHall) softball team won first place in the inter-college competition!
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UniHaller Rachel’s Greatest Shave
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
At University Hall (UniHall) our community comes together to stand up and show their support for the causes they believe in.
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Fresher Dance Champions Two Years Running
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
University Hall has once again taken out the winning title as Fresher Dance Champions for the second year in a row!
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University Hall Celebrates Earth Hour 2016
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Residents and staff at University Hall gathered together in the Lower Quad to celebrate Earth Hour.
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The UniHall and UWA Experience
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
University Hall (UniHall) is the only residential college owned and operated by The University of Western Australia which means we offer a variety of University supported academic, community and social opportunities for UWA students.
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Three Times The Fun
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Not one, not two but three of the Wong brothers, yes triplets, have travelled from Singapore to live at University Hall (UniHall) and study at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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Traffic and pedestrian access closures along Service Road 4
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
There will be further works being undertaken along Service Road 4 due to the installation of conduits across the road . Anticipated impacts include: • Pedestrian access closed until further notice. Please use Myers Street as alternative pedestrian access (see map below)
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Minister visits Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
Education Minister Simon Birmingham, toured our soon to be completed Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre last week during his visit to Perth.
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New coral reef research targets information gap
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
A new study by The University of Western Australia aims to bridge the gap in understanding the effects of ocean acidification on coral reefs – one of the biggest worldwide threats to their future.
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UWA Professor named FAO Special Ambassador for Pulses
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has designated The University of Western Australia’s Agriculture Chair, Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique the Special Ambassador for Pulses 2016 at a ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco.
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UWA School of Music ranks first in Australia for Performing Arts
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
For the first time, the School of Music at The University of Western Australia is now in the top 100 universities in the world for Performing Arts in the QS rankings and number one ranked in Australia.
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All UWA libraries closed for ANZAC Day
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
All UWA Libraries will be closed on Monday 25th April 2016 for ANZAC Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday 26th April.
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New training and research hubs officially launched at UWA
Monday, 18 April 2016
Two new $20 million hubs to be used for international research and training in offshore oil and gas have been officially launched at The University of Western Australia.
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'Cosmic Eye' goes viral
Monday, 18 April 2016
An Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia has become an overnight viral sensation after a video he developed had an incredible 30 million views on Facebook.
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EECE Professors Herbert Iu and Kit Po Wong featured on IEEE XPLORE Innovation Spotlight
Monday, 18 April 2016
UWA EECE researchers Professors Herbert Iu and Kit Po Wong were highlighted in an article entitled New Wind-Forecasting Algorithm Could Mean Cost-Savings for Power Companies featured on the IEEE XPLORE Innovation Spotlight webpage.
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ECM reign technology champions at Unearthed
Monday, 18 April 2016
In an environment bursting with creativity and innovation, two teams from The University of Western Australia took out first and second place at the Unearthed Hackathon over the weekend.
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Bloom team wins Unearthed Hackathon 2016
Monday, 18 April 2016
A seven-strong Bloom team tackled and won the Woodside Unearthed hackathon earlier this month. Unearthed hackathons are unique 54-hour long events focused on the energy and resources sector, where teams solve a real-life problem for Woodside.
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We have a winner!
Friday, 15 April 2016
Throughout February and March this year, UWA enlisted the creativity of the community to design a new logo for UWA Sport.
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Traffic changes to Service Road 4 - Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 April 2016
Friday, 15 April 2016
Due to upgrades and improvements by Western Power of essential power supply to the Crawley campus, there will be partial road closures and disruptions to Service Road 4 from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 April 2016.
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Mounts Bay Road closed westbound Sunday 17 April 2016
Friday, 15 April 2016
If you are travelling to campus on Sunday 17 April, please note Mounts Bay Road westbound (Riverside Drive to Hackett Drive) will be closed from 5am – 10.30am due to an event taking place (Super Sprint Triathlon).There will also be disruptions to bus services during this time.
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UWA Professor Awarded for Lifetime Service
Friday, 15 April 2016
One of the world’s leading engineering asset management experts, Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz, has been recognised for a lifetime of service to asset management by the Australian peak body.
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Time to update your personal details?
Friday, 15 April 2016
Following the recent storms, it is timely to ask Staff to review their Employee Self Service (ESS) records to ensure up to date telephone numbers, addresses and emergency contact details. Staff can also provide useful Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information and are encouraged to do so.
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PhD student unravelling some of Perth’s WWI history
Friday, 15 April 2016
We know a lot about the broad impact the First World War had on Australia.
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Exhibition to explore the life and legacy of bush professor
Thursday, 14 April 2016
A new exhibition at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery will explore the life and legacy of Ngarinyin Lawman, Elder and artist Bungal (David) Mowaljarlai, OAM (c.
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Disruptions to Service Road 4
Thursday, 14 April 2016
Please be aware that major works works will be occurring on service road 4, and partial road closures will be in place until the end of August 2016.
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UWA wins grant to help reduce wave energy costs
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
The University of Western Australia has won $1 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to work on the deployment of arrays of wave energy converters.
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China's changing diet linked to higher emissions
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
China’s rapidly changing diet has ramifications not only for the supply of land and water, but also for energy supplies and greenhouse gas emissions, according to research at The University of Western Australia.
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PROSH hits the streets for the 85th year
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Thousands of costume-clad UWA students took to the streets of Perth on Wednesday 13 April 2016 to raise money for five local charities as part of PROSH.
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WA's universities to offer bonus points for ATAR maths courses
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Students in WA can choose from three ATAR maths subjects ranging in difficulty from Mathematics Applications (easiest), to Mathematics Methods (intermediate) and Mathematics Specialist (highest level).
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New method of detecting gravitational waves will bring them closer
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered new technology which could mean that instead of being detected a billion light years away, gravitational waves may be identified throughout ‘the observable universe’.
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Indigenous Year 12 students get leading edge at UWA
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
More than 30 Indigenous Year 12 students from across WA are attending a leadership seminar at The University of Western Australia this week, which aims to encourage them to aspire to a tertiary education and learn about the opportunities available at UWA.
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Planned IT maintenance
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
What will be affected: Wireless Services (Unifi, UnifiGuest, Eduroam, ICRAR - wireless)
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UWA-West Coast swimming their way to Rio
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Blair Evans (25) and Tamsin Cook (17) from the UWA-West Coast Swimming Club secured their seats to Rio with stunning swims on nights one and two of the 2016 Hancock Prospecting Australian Championships.
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Pursue ImPROSHable today
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
By the time you’re reading this, thousands of UWA students dressed to the nines, will have already raised a significant amount of money for charity by selling the annual PROSH issue.
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$2.3M raised for Harry Perkins women's cancer research
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Congratulations to all the UWA staff that took part in this year’s Weekend to End Women’s Cancers 60 kilometre walk. The two-day event raised funds for the Centre for Women’s Cancers at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, a key partner of UWA’s.
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Helping people with Parkinson's get a better night's sleep
Monday, 11 April 2016
A new study at The University of Western Australia may offer hope in alleviating some of the memory and thinking skills problems associated with the debilitating movement disorder, Parkinson’s.
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Social Sport has a 'Super' Evening
Monday, 11 April 2016
Pop up bar venues and jiffy food vans have been all the rage this year at our social sport competitions! This week however teams and staff alike took it up a notch with superheros and villains taking over the courts.
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Green Machine Trumps the Mighty Y
Monday, 11 April 2016
With the Paella sizzling and the drinks flowing from the bar, the mighty Green Machine took out our first home game in a replay of last years Melville Toyota League Grand Final.
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Students learning about politics from those most in the know
Monday, 11 April 2016
Students enrolled in Political Science course Australian Politics have been spending the semester schooling up on how our political system works. The course covers a lot of material in 13 weeks however a series of guest lectures is bringing the subject matter to life the way no textbook can.
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In the Pines 2016, Somerville Auditorium - sound check and concert
Monday, 11 April 2016
The annual RTRFM: In the Pines music concert is taking place in the Somerville Auditorium on Sunday 24 April, 11:00am-10:00pm, with sound checks scheduled to take place on the Sunday morning.
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Happy anniversary helicobacter!
Friday, 8 April 2016
Happy anniversary helicobacter!
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 12th April - Jill Benn discusses the future of libraries
Friday, 8 April 2016
The Future of Libraries: Disruption, Reinvention, Innovation
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UWA Choral Society performs Stabat Mater
Friday, 8 April 2016
The UWA Choral Society, together with four prominent guest soloists (Katja Webb, Ileana Rinaldi, Perry Joyce and Andrew Foote) and a full 38 piece orchestra conducted by Christopher van Tuinen, perform Dvorak’s haunting oratorio, Stabat Mater.
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The history and future of the Berndt Museum
Friday, 8 April 2016
Dr Vanessa Russ, the Berndt Museum’s first Aboriginal Associate Director, certainly isn’t one to shy away from a challenge.
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Reid Library refurbishment update
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Ductwork installation continuing
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Safety lighting for Dolphin
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Works are now underway to improve the safety of visitors to UWA’s Dolphin Theatre.
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Celebrating Chemical Engineering Accreditation
Thursday, 7 April 2016
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics’ Master of Professional Engineering: Chemical Engineering specialisation has received full accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE), the peak body representing chemical engineering education and training, for a five year period.
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Zhengzhou Visit
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
On 2 April 2016, Professor Barry Marshall hosted a visit to the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training from representatives of Zhengzhou University.
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St Stephen's students take over the lab!
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
In March 2016, highschool students from St Stephen's School in Duncraig visited the Helicobacter Research Laboratory. Research Associate Dr Alfred Tay presented an overview of the Helicobacter Research Laboratory's work and some fairly graphic pictures of H.pylori and its effects on the stomach.
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China in Conversation
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
On 31st March, Thursday, medical experts of Xiamen University and University of Western Australia, Professor Qian Xiaoyan, Professor Barry Marshall (Nobel Laureate) and Professor Geoff Riley hosted a conversation about common diseases from the perspectives of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine.
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Graduation Night
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Students awarded the Masters of Infectious Diseases celebrated their achievement at the recent graduation ceremony in Winthrop Hall. Associate Professors Christopher Peacock and Allison Imrie joined the students to celebrate their graduation.
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Sharing insights with Indonesia
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Prof. Barry Marshall and Prof. Bruce Robinson visited Indonesia last week to share insights about cancer and edible vaccines
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The Geoff Shellam Memorial Prize
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
In honour of its former Co-Director, the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training has established the Geoff Shellam Memorial Prize in Infectious Diseases at UWA.
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Celebrating Chemical Engineering accreditation
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics’ Master of Professional Engineering: Chemical Engineering specialisation has received full accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE), the peak body representing chemical engineering education and training, for a five year period.
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The art of slowing down
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
What did you do while you queued up for your coffee this morning? Do you remember the colour of the cafe's walls or the barista’s apron? If not, you aren’t alone.
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University Medical Centre Flu clinics are open
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Vaccination against influenza is now available and the ideal time to get vaccinated is well before the winter season starts.
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UWA Uniswim makes their biggest splash yet
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Shortly after the School of Sport Science, Exercise & Health’s expansion of its swimming coaching programs (Uniswim), 22 participants recently competed in Adelaide at the 2016 Georgina Hope Australian Age Championships as representatives of the newly formed UWA-West Coast Swimming Club.
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2015 Students' Unit Reflective Feedback survey
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Dear colleagues,
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Attracting the best and brightest from international markets
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Carmen Loo has worked for UWA for nearly three years but you wouldn’t have seen her grabbing a coffee at Hackett lately. In fact you won’t have seen her anywhere in Perth for that matter because she calls Malaysia home, and works out of Kuala Lumpur.
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Humans of UWA: Profiles from around the campus
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
As UWA employees we’re part of a bustling campus community but how much do we really know about the people we come across every day? Behind every student and staff member lies a story waiting to be heard, and the Student Communications team is listening.
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Reid Library service disruptions April-May 2016
Monday, 4 April 2016
The Reid Library Ground Floor Refurbishment project is reaching a critical stage and significant work relating to power, data and communications is required in the coming weeks. Some services in Reid will be disrupted as a result.
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Identical houses out to prove energy efficiency
Monday, 4 April 2016
Uptake of geothermal energy as a power source is on the rise but traditional electricity is still favoured by the majority.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 27/02/2016 to 25/03/2016
Monday, 4 April 2016
AMPLA LIMITED THE RESOURCES & ENERGY LAW ASSOCIATION
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Eight new additions to the Benefactor Wall
Monday, 4 April 2016
Annually UWA celebrates the transformational impact of local and international philanthropy through recognition of its major benefactors.
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Dr Russ appointed first Aboriginal Head of Berndt Museum
Friday, 1 April 2016
The University of Western Australia is pleased to appoint academic, artist and Ngarinyin / Gija woman Dr Vanessa Russ as Associate Director of the Berndt Museum.
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Addressing yield gap for global food security
Friday, 1 April 2016
Yield gaps in rainfed crops remain large enough to suggest considerable scope for increasing prevailing yields at the farm level, according researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Extended Medical and Dental Library Opening Hours
Thursday, 31 March 2016
In response to student feedback, the Medical and Dental Library will be opening at 7:30am on weekdays from Monday 4th April until the end of Semester on a trial basis.
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Oceans Institute fostering closer ties with Indian Ocean neighbours
Thursday, 31 March 2016
Three UWA Oceans Institute members recently returned from Mauritius where they delivered a professional course on the coastal impacts of climate change to university academics and government officials from Mauritius, Rodrigues and Seychelles.
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New happenings in UWA Group Fitness Timetable
Thursday, 31 March 2016
Pilates has landed! UWA Group fitness is now offering Pilates, and it seems members and the community alike can’t get enough of new offering!
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Academic Consultative Committee – Election Candidates (Update)
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Following the receipt of 2 nominations for 1 Level A – B position on the Academic Staff Consultative Committee, a ballot is now required.
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Kim Beazley returns to UWA after six years as US Ambassador
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
The University of Western Australia and the Perth USAsia Centre have welcomed the return of former federal defence minister Kim Beazley to his alma mater after serving as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States for six years.
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Scientists discover new way of testing reproductive compatibility
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have discovered a new way of measuring the effectiveness of different sperm competing to fertilise eggs in blue mussels.
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It’s never too late (or too early) to begin your musical journey
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
While music-lovers are regularly drawn to The University of Western Australia’s recital halls to enjoy performances by outstanding students and the professionals who are helping to shape their careers, the age span of School of Music students is far greater than you’d imagine.
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Professional Development Award
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Funded by Perth Convention Bureau under its Aspire Program, the Professional Development Awards consist of one $5,000 grant that will be presented to University of Western Australia staff member to assist in their personal and professional development through attendance at a relevant international conference in their chosen field of endeavour.
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UWA researchers target child deaths in Bangladeshi slums
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Three UWA researchers have recently returned from Bangladesh where they began work on a new project focused on saving the lives of young children in urban slums.
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Copyright support now provided by the University Library
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
The University Library offers a wide range of services, skills, facilities and technologies that support high-quality teaching, learning and research at the University of Western Australia. This range of services will now also include copyright support for the UWA community.
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Parent Meeting
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
It is hard juggling university and being a parent. Come along and find out what services there are to help and suggest what else there should be.
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Where have the largest whale sharks gone?
Thursday, 24 March 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have raised concerns about the whereabouts of the world’s biggest whale sharks after finding that the largest sharks observed in recent years were smaller than those recorded more than a decade ago.
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Experts to debate Chinese versus Western medicine
Thursday, 24 March 2016
The common cold, a headache, a strained neck - all ailments that have plagued humanity for thousands of years, and for thousands of years they have been treated by traditional Chinese medical practitioners.
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External academic and professional staff recruitment freeze in effect until 31 May 2016.
Thursday, 24 March 2016
Throughout the renewal process the University leadership is committed to prioritising employment opportunities for our staff.
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UWA makes bee line for Parliament
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Hon Barry House, MLC, President of the Legislative Council and Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, today announced that bees have taken up residence in the gardens of Parliament House.
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Dr McGivern appointed Chair of the WA Reproductive Technology Council
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
UWA Law School’s Deputy Dean Dr Brenda McGivern has been appointed as chair of the Western Australian Reproductive Technology Council (RTC).
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Riley Oval
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Works to improve the lighting on Riley Oval are now underway.
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Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre - Crawley
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Construction of the IOMRC facility on the Crawley campus is progressing well.
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UWA Professor breaking new ground in autism research
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
When Professor Andrew Whitehouse entered the field of autism research ten years ago, the thought of preventing the disability associated with the disorder was purely science fiction.
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UWA ranked in top 50 for six subjects in QS rankings
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
The University of Western Australia has had six subjects ranked in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, up from four subjects last year.
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Study offers new hope for treatment of osteoporosis
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
An international study by The University of Western Australia may lead to a new treatment for osteoporosis caused by age-related bone loss in elderly women.
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CEME ranked in world’s Top 50 for civil and mining engineering
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Two core engineering disciplines within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics have ranked in the top 50 courses in the world, according to the prestigious QS World University Rankings by course for excellence.
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Donna’s bringing social back
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Donna Utz wears two hats at UWA. As Executive Assistant to the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), Donna spends her day making sure the office runs smoothly.
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UWA student wins National Young Carers Award
Monday, 21 March 2016
Ellie Moir, 2nd year Science student at UWA not only won the Young Carers Award for WA in November 2015, but in late February won the National Young Carers Award which was presented by Hon Christian Porter, Minister for Social Services.
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Original Indigenous artworks donated to University Hall
Monday, 21 March 2016
University Hall (UniHall) is proud of its connections with Indigenous Australia and excited by the opportunity for postgraduate residents’ to display an original piece of Indigenous artwork in their apartments.
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In the green and gold with Kate Fitzsimons
Friday, 18 March 2016
Kate Fitzsimons is used to wearing the green and gold and representing Australia including last weekend’s World University Cross Country Championship, and helped the women’s team to place 4th out of 9 countries.
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ICRAR Chair Bernard Bowen awarded honorary degree
Friday, 18 March 2016
Passionate marine science and radio astronomy leader Bernard Bowen has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by The University of Western Australia.
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McCusker Centre to provide unique experience for students
Thursday, 17 March 2016
A new centre at The University of Western Australia will recruit student interns to work with community groups and not-for profit organisations with the aim of fostering a life-long commitment to the community.
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UWA Kids Sports Holiday Program - April enrolments now open!
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Enrolments are now open for the April UWA Kids Sports Holiday Program - 11-22 April.
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Fish, corals and trees tell common story about climate change
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Research by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and partners from Australian and international institutions has shown that fish, corals and trees in north-west Australia respond to climate change with simultaneous growth patterns.
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Congratulations to Glenda Kickett, SW grad and lecturer, on her induction into the WA Women's Hall of Fame
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
We are so proud to congratulate Glenda Kickett on her induction into the WA Women's Hall of Fame yesterday.
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Sugar and fat joint culprits in childhood obesity
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Both fat and sugar are important contributors to obesity in children and teenagers, rather than sugar alone, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.
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Governor-General launches Education Innovation Hub
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Robots, virtual reality, collaborative touch screens and 3D printing were on show today at a new facility launched by Australia’s Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove at The University of Western Australia.
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International students making the most of Perth through learning water safety
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
With water being an integral part of the Australian way of life and a key selling point for international students to study in Australia, it’s no surprise the latest course added to UWA Sport’s Recreate® program, Swimming and Water Safety has been popular.
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UWA MBA team wins international competition
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
A team of MBA students from The University of Western Australia has beaten teams from around the world to win an international competition focusing on sustainability in the resources sector.
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From little things, big things grow - to 100 people doing the lotus position!
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
More than 100 aspiring yogis descended on UWA’s Riley Oval on Saturday to take part in the free community yoga class!
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Zadko telescope and Parkes 'dish' join hunt for mystery radio flashes
Monday, 14 March 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Zadko Telescope and the Parkes Radio Telescope have joined forces in a new mission involving an international team of radio astronomers to hunt for mystery radio bursts in the universe.
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UWA Torpedoes win first National Water Polo League title
Monday, 14 March 2016
The UWA Torpedoes captured their maiden National Water Polo League crown on the weekend when they beat the Victorian Seals in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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UWA - West Coast Swimming Club #1 in WA!
Monday, 14 March 2016
The UWA – West Coast Swimming Club swam their way to a stunning victory at the A-Grade Swimming WA Premiership at the beginning of March. The club’s 61 swimmers amassed 485 points at the one-day event, beating their closest rival, Perth City, by nearly 100 points.
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Aspire UWA awarded national funding
Monday, 14 March 2016
Last Friday, the Honourable Julie Bishop met Aspire staff and Student Ambassadors to congratulate the team on being awarded a Department of Education and Training, National Priorities Pool grant.
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40under40 award for community-minded UWA graduate
Monday, 14 March 2016
To those who know him, the fact that Dr John van Bockxmeer received an ‘Inspiring Possibilities’ award at the 40under40 gala dinner is no surprise.
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Welcome to Professor Kate Wright, new Dean of the Graduate Research School
Monday, 14 March 2016
It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Kate Wright commenced in the position of Dean of the Graduate Research School on 7 March.
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UWA Pharmacy Professor recognised with life time achievement award
Monday, 14 March 2016
Professor Rhonda Clifford’s life-long dedication to the practice of pharmacy in Western Australia was celebrated this week when she received the Eric Kirk Memorial Award.
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The UWA Staff Community Choir returns for 2016!
Monday, 14 March 2016
Registrations are now open to join the UWA Staff Community Choir for 2016.
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40under40 winner recognised for humanitarian work
Thursday, 10 March 2016
A doctor who graduated from The University of Western Australia and founded charitable organisation ‘Fair Game’, is one of 40 people recognised in the 2016 40under40 Awards.
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Debra McDougall (Senior Lecturer, Anthropology and Sociology, UWA School of Social Sciences) has written a new book, Engaging with Strangers: Love and Violence in the Rural Solomon Islands
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Debra McDougall (Senior Lecturer, Anthropology and Sociology, UWA School of Social Sciences) has written a new book, Engaging with Strangers: Love and Violence in the Rural Solomon Islands (Volume 6, ASAO Studies in Pacific Anthropology Series, Berghahn Books).
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International Education
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Andy Homden has spent most of his professional life working in international schools around the world.
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Background no barrier to finding jobs
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
A new study that examines labour market outcomes of more than 10,700 disadvantaged Australian university graduates has found graduates from low socio-economic backgrounds and regional and remote areas have employment outcomes comparable to graduates from more privileged backgrounds.
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Applications for Round 2 2016 Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships now open
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Forrest Foundation Research Scholarships are awarded to the best domestic and international students to undertake high quality research and enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at a Western Australian university.
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UWA celebrates International Women's Day
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
The University of Western Australia is proud to celebrate International Women's Day, which acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
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Inter-College and Inter-Faculty sport competitions kick off 2016 with a bang!
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
With the bang of the starters gun, Inter-College and Inter-Faculty sport competitions kicked off for 2016 with the Cross Campus Run and 3x3 Basketball.
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Kate Fitzsimons running her way to Italy
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
UWA student athlete Kate Fitzsimons will be departing this week to compete for Australia in her second World University Cross Country Championship, held this year in Cassino, Italy.
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Leading the way for our north
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
There is something pretty special about the Australian landscape; its unique and rugged beauty having inspired countless poems, songs and films. For UWA’s Professor Michael Douglas, it has inspired close to a lifetime’s dedication to understanding this ‘sunburnt country’.
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Friends of the Library: Tuesday 8th March - Richard Offen discusses the history of Perth Theatres & Cinemas
Monday, 7 March 2016
Discover the fascinating history of performance spaces in Perth at this event held by Friends of the Library.
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Can beetroot juice give elite athletes an edge?
Monday, 7 March 2016
Nitrate-rich beetroot juice might enhance performance among top level athletes according to a joint study from The University of Western Australia, the Western Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport.
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UWA Health and Safety Representatives - Call for Nominations
Monday, 7 March 2016
Nominations are open now until Friday 25th March 2016.
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Proof-of-concept funding for new cancer treatment
Friday, 4 March 2016
A new approach to treating tumours has recently been awarded UWA PATHFINDER funding to explore its commercial potential.
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Mike Carroll's fellowship to benefit sheep production
Friday, 4 March 2016
Two agricultural science PhD students from The University of Western Australia were awarded the Mike Carroll Travelling Fellowship at a ceremony on Thursday, 25 February.
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New treatment opportunities for pancreatic cancer
Friday, 4 March 2016
An international project assisted by researchers from The University of Western Australia has offered new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer.
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All in the timing for UWA Olympic synchronised swimming hopeful
Friday, 4 March 2016
Bachelor of Commerce graduate Deborah Tsai from The University of Western Australia is hoping a lifetime of gymnastics and ballet and a late passion for swimming will earn her a spot on the Synchronised Swimming Team for the Rio Olympics when it is announced in April.
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UWA & CQU Sign Engineering Research Collaboration
Friday, 4 March 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and China’s Chongqing University (CQU) recently signed a three year research agreement, commencing February 2016.
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Tree planting commemorates 103 years of UWA Convocation
Friday, 4 March 2016
A native red flowering gum tree was planted on The University of Western Australia’s Crawley campus last Friday 4th March to celebrate the anniversary of the first meeting of the Convocation Council of UWA graduates in 1913.
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Record numbers of UWA students require mentors in 2016
Friday, 4 March 2016
The award winning Career Mentor Link has been running since 2003 and each year the numbers of students registering for the program grows.
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Congratulations to our 2016 scholarship winners
Thursday, 3 March 2016
The Faculty had an overwhelming response to the many scholarships on offer this year. Congratulations to the following recipients of the scholarships awarded so far.
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Dr Val Faulkner retires
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Tell us about your career in Education and when you began your work with UWA.
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Getting it right from the start
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Children’s literacy from an early age is critical to their development.
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Ten of the West's best awarded UWA Fogarty Scholarships
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Ten of the State’s best and brightest have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at the University of Western Australia.
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Surprise finding offers hope to sufferers of rare bleeding syndrome
Thursday, 3 March 2016
An international research team has made a major discovery that a rare inherited bleeding syndrome is caused by a gene mutation – but researchers were also surprised to find a link between the mutation and certain types of cancer.
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Expanded access to UWA collections for Honours and Postgraduate students via Get It
Thursday, 3 March 2016
Are you an Honours student who needs a book sent from the Barry J Marshall Library for you to collect at the EDFAA Library? Or perhaps you are a Postgraduate researcher who needs a scan of a printed journal article from the Law Library delivered to your desktop? If this sounds like you, then our new expanded Get It intra-library service will be a big help!Following on from the success of our Get It intra-library service that allows UWA staff to make loan and copy requests from any UWA Library collection, we have now expanded this option to all Get It users.
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More flexible study spaces in your University Library
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
In response to your feedback, the University Library is making a change to provide more flexible study spaces for students on campus.
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Working together to help our youth
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
We welcome Professors Stephen Zubrick, David Lawrence and Catherine Taylor from The University of Western Australia and the Telethon Kids Institute.
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Autumn graduations recognise outstanding West Australians
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
An adventurer preparing to tackle the Antarctic by bicycle, WA’s first Government marine research scientist and a former Lotterywest chief are among several distinguished Western Australians whose contributions will be recognised at The University of Western Australia during its autumn series of graduations.
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Gene switch makes us look like our animal cousins
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
An international team of biologists has discovered how the same genes are turned on in mammals, fish and amphibians early in embryonic development, making them look incredibly similar for a brief period of time.
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Road closure Hackett Drive and Mounts Bay Road on Friday 11 March – cycling event
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Are you travelling to the UWA Crawley campus on Friday 11 March 2016? If so, you will need to plan ahead as there will be road closures for the 2016 Gran Fondo World Series Time Trial cycling event.
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Best in profession joins UWA Law School
Monday, 29 February 2016
UWA Law School’s newest Honorary Fellow, Jonathon Leek, has further cemented his position as one of Australia’s foremost tax lawyers after being named Best Tax Lawyer Perth 2016 by the Australian Financial Review.
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Professional Staff Development Grants Round 1 closing 18 March 2016
Monday, 29 February 2016
The University of Western Australia is committed to the ongoing development of professional and general staff, as demonstrated through the increase to funding to the Staff Development Grants to $200,000 in 2014.
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UWA Torpedoes vs Fremantle in final water polo home match - Friday 4 March
Monday, 29 February 2016
It's heating up in the pool when UWA Torpedoes take on cross town rivals Fremantle this Friday in the final home pool match of the season.
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Trea says a fond farewell to Uniview after 23 years
Friday, 26 February 2016
After 23 years at the helm of the University flagship publication Uniview, journalist and author Trea Wiltshire is stepping away from the role of Editor.
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Performance Analytics are launching a UWA-wide AFL tipping competition!
Friday, 26 February 2016
Develop your own winning formula by using your detailed knowledge of the teams to plot your weekly tips, relying on gut instinct (or the bookmakers’ odds), or simply predetermine all your tips before the first round starts on 24 March.
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Research Grants awarded between 29 January and 26 February 2016
Friday, 26 February 2016
CANCER AUSTRALIA
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UWA welcomes Perth boundary decision
Thursday, 25 February 2016
The University of Western Australia congratulates the Parliament of Western Australia for passing new legislation to expand the boundaries of the City of Perth to include the University’s Crawley campus and the adjoining QE2 medical precinct.
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Ocean acidification causes deformities in young coral skeletons
Thursday, 25 February 2016
Ocean acidification could lead to smaller, more porous and malformed skeletons in young coral by 2100 according to a team of scientists from The University of Western Australia.
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Seaweed farms an all-you-can-eat salad bar for Rabbitfish
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
New research by scientists at The University of Western Australia, has revealed that seaweed farms may have unexpected benefits for coral reef fish.
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Third time lucky as UWA student wins prestigious cycling scholarship
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
A PhD student at The University of Western Australia with a passion for community health has been awarded this year’s Amy Gillett Cycling Scholarship.
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MBA Full Time Intensive UWA Staff Scholarship
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
This is an opportunity for one ongoing/tenured staff member (academic or professional) to undertake an MBA Full Time Intensive through the UWA Business School. We encourage you to apply if you are seeking a career in leadership.
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"Nigeria In The 21st Century" Public lecture presented by Prof. Patrick Utomi Lagos Business School Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
The UWA Africa Research Cluster and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade invite you to a special public lecture:WHEN:Tuesday 1 March 2016.
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Urgent changes needed to stem tide of damage to marine ecosystems
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Current approaches to managing marine ecosystems are failing to tackle their alarming degradation, according to an international research team that includes scientists from The University of Western Australia.
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Strategic considerations of the North West Shelf Venture - Flavia Zimmermann writes for AIIA Emerging Scholars 2015
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Flavia Zimmermann, intern at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, has published an article in Australian Institute of International Affairs' Emerging Scholars 2015 edition.
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Inaugural Dorothy Hewett Award presented to UWA alumna Josephine Wilson at Perth Writers Festival
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
UWA Publishing is thrilled to announce Josephine Wilson's manuscript 'Extinctions' is the winner of the inaugural $10,000 Dorothy Hewett Award. The award was presented on Saturday 20th February as part of the Perth Writers Festival.
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Galaxy trailed by stunning plume of gas
Monday, 22 February 2016
Astronomers have discovered a spectacular tail of gas more than 300,000 light years across coming from a nearby galaxy.
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UWA and UTAS join forces in Sino-Australian college first
Monday, 22 February 2016
Two of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious universities, The University of Western Australia and the University of Tasmania, have joined forces with western China’s highly regarded Southwest University to form a Sino-Australian college.
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Come and join the fun at Yoga on the Grass
Monday, 22 February 2016
Start your weekend off the right way with free Yoga on the Grass, every Saturday, 8-9am!
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Academic consultative committee - call for nominations by Monday 14 March
Monday, 22 February 2016
Colleagues
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Visit UWA Library on Facebook for a chance to WIN!
Monday, 22 February 2016
Visit the UWA Library Facebook page and like or comment on a post between 22 February and 22 March 2016 to go in the running to win the Ultimate Student Survival Hamper!
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Welcome back to UWA Sport
Monday, 22 February 2016
No need to walk all the way to the north end of campus - we've come to you at Student Central!
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Refreshed UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Monday, 22 February 2016
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre is now filled with shiny, new, state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment!
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Airport greetings and Adventure World - ensuring a warm welcome for our students.
Monday, 22 February 2016
The reappearance of students on campus each February can be easy to take for granted. As if out of thin air they arrive; bustling between activities, anxiously studying their maps and often looking wide-eyed and overwhelmed.
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Academic all-rounder Sophia Stannard recognised with scholarship
Monday, 22 February 2016
UWA congratulates student Sophia Stannard, the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund Scholarship.
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In memory of Sir John Winthrop Hackett - 100 years on
Friday, 19 February 2016
The man who founded The University of Western Australia, Sir John Winthrop Hackett, has been commemorated at a special service held at St George’s Cathedral on Sunday 21 February at 5pm.
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Talking biofabrication and meeting a Nobel Laureate all in a days work for UWA prize winner
Thursday, 18 February 2016
A Brazilian student who won The University of Western Australia’s ‘Pitch the Course of the Future’ competition has visited Perth as part of his prize, to explain his idea for a degree in biofabrication to a panel of UWA experts.
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Mothers' groups linked to positive well-being
Thursday, 18 February 2016
A Perth study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that participation in a local mothers’ group (facilitated or parent-led) is linked to mothers’ who have a positive mental well-being.
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Road closures - Sunday 21 February 2016
Thursday, 18 February 2016
The 2016 Perth Triathlon is on this Sunday. In particular, road closures will be in place along Mounts Bay Road near the Crawley Campus.With UWA hosting the Perth Writers Festival this weekend, you may like to familiarise yourself with road closures that will be in place on Sunday 21 February.
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New supercomputer for computational chemistry, biology and physics
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
The study of gravitational waves is one of a number of research areas that will benefit from ‘Pople’, a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster which is the latest addition to the Faculty of Science at The University of Western Australia.
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Reid Library re-opening 22 February 2016
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Reid Library will re-open on 22 February 2016. The Ground Floor of Reid Library will remain closed as refurbishment continues.
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Mothers' groups linked to positive well-being
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
A Perth study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that participation in a local mothers’ group (facilitated or parent-led) is linked to mothers’ who have a positive mental well-being.
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Japanese pond works - enhancement program
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Every 5 years, the pond located in the Japanese studies courtyard (Social Sciences) undergoes an enhancement program to improve the overall environment of the water quality and surroundings for the animal habitat residing in the pond.
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From Porto Alegre to Perth, Matheus Saueressig’s whirlwind trip
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Committed to finding an opportunity to study abroad, Matheus Saueressig (pictured left) was researching international scholarships when he read about the Pitch the Course of the Future competition on a popular Brazilian website.
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New cystic fibrosis scholarships – applications extended
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
The Institute for Respiratory Health supports research in all areas of respiratory disease and is committed to attracting exceptional clinicians, allied health professionals and scientists to undertake research studies with a view to building future research careers focusing on cystic fibrosis (CF).
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Reid Library re-opening 22 February 2016
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Reid Library will re-open on 22 February 2016. The Ground Floor of Reid Library will remain closed as refurbishment continues.
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Perth Writers Festival attracts stellar lineup
Monday, 15 February 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Crawley campus will again play host to a superb program of international and Australian novelists, activists and contemporary philosophers at the 2016 Perth Writers Festival.
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Inside the mind of an entrepreneur
Monday, 15 February 2016
Dr Joos Meyer has worked at hospitals in Fremantle and Broome. But after caring for patients who returned to hospital multiple times, he decided he wanted to redefine what it means to be healthy.
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Peak in carbon emissions could come by 2020
Monday, 15 February 2016
A peak in carbon emissions could come as early as 2020 if the right measures are introduced, an international energy economics conference taking place at The University of Western Australia has been told.
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SDVC & Registrar: Update regarding Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
Monday, 15 February 2016
The Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct represent the highest level of University policy and form part of the University’s accountability framework.
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Free hearing tests for staff
Monday, 15 February 2016
The UWA Master of Clinical Audiology program is offering free hearing tests to adults from Thursday 24 March to Friday 1 April 2016.
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Pitch the Course of the Future – what we achieved
Monday, 15 February 2016
As we welcome our Pitch the Course of the Future winner onto campus, it seems like a good time to review the campaign and review our achievements.
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50,000 turn out to celebrate Western Australia with PIAF
Monday, 15 February 2016
An estimated 50,000 people flocked to Langley Park on Saturday night to experience Home, a celebration of Western Australia in honour of the Perth International Arts Festival opening.
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Bharti Kher opens first Australian solo exhibition at UWA
Friday, 12 February 2016
Internationally acclaimed artist Bharti Kher will open her first Australian solo exhibition next Friday at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery for the Perth International Arts Festival.
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Common antibiotic inspires hunt for new herbicide
Friday, 12 February 2016
Plant biologists at The University of Western Australia have discovered that the commonly used antibiotic ciprofloxacin, which kills bacteria, also kills plants by blocking the DNA copying machinery of the plants.
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PIAF opens with new hub at Elizabeth Quay
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Perth International Arts Festival 2016 has kicked off with the unveiling of the new Festival home at Elizabeth Quay and a spectacular opening weekend featuring a stellar cast of Western Australian artists.
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'Magic lantern slides' research to turn lens on Australian culture
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The University of Western Australia is part of a research team that plans to unearth and analyse the large number of ‘glass magic lantern slides’ held in public collections across the world in a bid to better understand the effect of this early modern media on Australian cultural history.
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Valentines should give thanks to Chaucer
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Valentine’s Day enthusiasts should give credit to English poet Geoffrey Chaucer according to The University of Western Australia, with the famous writer believed to be the first person to associate the day with romantic love.
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Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein's prediction
Thursday, 11 February 2016
In a world first, scientists have observed ripples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves, arriving at the earth from a cataclysmic event in the distant universe.
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UWA Asian energy conference to talk trade, renewables
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Some of the world’s leading energy economics experts will attend an international conference to address Asia’s future energy needs at The University of Western Australia.
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Expressions of interest sought for DFAT International Relations Grant Program Opportunities
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade International Relations Grant Program (IRGP) supports the Government's foreign policies and economic diplomacy interests and projects a positive contemporary image of Australia.
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Scientists discover hidden galaxies behind the Milky Way
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Hundreds of hidden nearby galaxies have been studied for the first time, shedding light on a mysterious gravitational anomaly dubbed the Great Attractor.
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Insights from the UWA Innovation Basecamp
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
“Encourage colleagues and students to share their ideas and put them in touch with others. Liberate, energise and activate that innovative impulse.” – Professor Paul Johnson, Vice Chancellor.
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WA's gas reservation policy a drag on State economy
Monday, 8 February 2016
Western Australia’s gas reservation policy is costing the State economy up to $1.
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Working together on The Big Issue
Monday, 8 February 2016
Last week senior business and government leaders took to the streets of Perth selling copies of The Big Issue magazine’, to shine a spotlight on street paper vendors around the world.
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Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor International: We are moving to the Administration East Building
Monday, 8 February 2016
This weekend of 13th & 14th February 2016, Iain Watt and the team in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor International (OPVCI) are relocating to the ground floor of the Administration East Building (under Development and Alumni Relations).
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Perfumery blog opens doors for UWA’s own Scent Gent
Monday, 8 February 2016
The sense of smell is a powerful thing, a familiar scent can bring with it memories you thought were long lost. According to Rob Blandford, Alumni-Relations-Officer-by-day-and-fragrance-blogger-by-night, developing memorable perfumes is an art form.
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Legume production vastly improves in International Year of Pulses 2016
Thursday, 4 February 2016
A five-year project led by researchers from The University of Western Australia to improve food and nutritional security has exceeded expectations by delivering a 45% increase in lentil production over five years.
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UWA expert says more 'green' needed to cool Perth's suburban hotspots
Thursday, 4 February 2016
An environmental engineering expert at The University of Western Australia said ‘greening’ the suburbs of Perth will help reduce the emerging urban health crisis of heatwaves.
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WA gas reservation policy a drag on state economy
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Western Australia’s gas reservation policy is costing the State economy between $0.4 and $1.1 billion each year, according to UWA researchers.
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Air-conditioning services affected
Thursday, 4 February 2016
UPDATE (4.15pm - 4 February )
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New trial to help stroke rehabilitation
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Health and Ageing will use a grant from the National Stroke Foundation to fund new rehabilitation therapy for stroke survivors.
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Network outage and library closure Sunday 14 February 2016
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
The University of Western Australia will be experiencing a network outage on Sunday 14 February, from 8am to approximately 3pm. All library electronic databases and systems will be unavailable during this period. All libraries will be closed on Sunday 14 February.
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UWA energy conference to discuss Asian power politics
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Industry experts and political commentators will address the political dimensions of Asian energy demand at the 5th International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Asian Conference.
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Human Resources have moved to 55 Broadway
Monday, 1 February 2016
Human Resources have relocated to:
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Elizabeth Quay - UWA's contribution to a new city icon
Friday, 29 January 2016
Staff, students and graduates from The University of Western Australia are celebrating their role in the design of Elizabeth Quay, supporting lead architect Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM).
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New underwater acoustic system searching for sharks
Friday, 29 January 2016
A researcher from the School of Physics at The University of Western Australia has kicked off a project to test a cutting-edge acoustic system to detect sharks as they approach Perth beaches.
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Schenberg Fellowship for UWA composer James Bradbury
Friday, 29 January 2016
University of Western Australia student James Bradbury has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 2016 Schenberg Music Fellowship in Composition.
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Being the face of UWA for future students
Friday, 29 January 2016
Living in a state as vast as Western Australia means that for some high school students, their first visit to a University campus won’t be until their orientation day.
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“Student thief” returns UWA sports memorabilia after 50 years
Friday, 29 January 2016
There are plenty of famous rivalries - David vs Goliath, Dockers vs Eagles, even coyote vs roadrunner, however, at UWA in the 60’s and early 70’s it seems the biggest rivalry on campus came down to lawyers vs engineers.
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Celebrate the University Club Restaurant’s fresh new look with a special offer!
Friday, 29 January 2016
On Monday 1 February the University Club Restaurant reopened its doors for the year after an extensive refurbishment.
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Map Room in Barry J Marshall Library closed until mid-March
Thursday, 28 January 2016
The Map Room in the Barry J Marshall Library will be closed until mid-March 2016 to temporarily store material from the University Archives collection. The Map Collection will continue to be accessible.
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Outstanding achievers honoured on Australia Day
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
The University of Western Australia congratulates the outstanding members of its community for being recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
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Calls for justice for young FASD offenders
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia Law School concerned about juvenile offenders battling foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are working with communities in Broome, Derby and Fitzroy Crossing on law reforms that will benefit offenders, the courts and government agencies delivering services.
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New look UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre coming in February
Monday, 25 January 2016
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre will be undergoing refurbishment in February, with more than $600k in new equipment, flooring, Wi-Fi and many more added extras for students, members, staff, alumni and the general public.
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Updated Associate Dean and Head of School appointments
Sunday, 24 January 2016
The University is pleased to announce the below Associate Dean and Head of School appointments for the four faculties. New appointments made since the announcement before Christmas are in bold.
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Abdullahi empowers youth to solve the big issues
Friday, 22 January 2016
Abdullahi Alim completed his honours degree in Finance just one year ago.
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Archaeology in a war zone
Friday, 22 January 2016
While Jordan’s UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, carved out of rose-coloured rock, still survives, UWA archaeologist David Kennedy fears for a region that has seen too many archaeological treasures destroyed by ISIS.
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Rural students find commitment pays off as med offers come through
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Forty-five students from across rural Western Australia have received first round offers to study medicine at The University of Western Australia through the Rural School Leaver Assured Entry Pathway.
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What can we learn from our most-studied coral reefs?
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia (UWA), the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), have developed the first maps predicting how many fish species occur together in different areas of the Ningaloo Reef, by analysing data collected from Ningaloo Reef and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cultural immersion learning experience provides law students with competitive edge
Thursday, 21 January 2016
A group of 27 students Law School students selected from a highly competitive field of applicants have participated in a unique cultural immersion experience designed to develop Chinese cultural literacy.
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Brand, Marketing and Recruitment are moving to the Ken and Julie Michael building
Thursday, 21 January 2016
This week the Brand, Marketing and Recruitment Division will be bringing together team members from various campus locations into the first floor of the Ken and Julie Michael building. The UniPrint and Mail Room team members will remain in their current locations.
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100 years of leading the way in education
Thursday, 21 January 2016
2016 marks a special milestone for one of the University’s most established faculties. From its humble beginnings in 1916, the Faculty of Education at The University of Western Australia has grown to be ranked 33rd in the world, and 7th in Australia, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Make an appointment to see a UniSuper financial adviser on campus in February
Thursday, 21 January 2016
No matter what stage of life you’re at, UniSuper Advice can offer you quality financial advice.
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Welcome to UWA’s new Business Development Manager, Marion Moore
Thursday, 21 January 2016
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Marion Moore as the successful candidate for the Senior Manager, Business Development role in the Future Students Team.
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Your support required for 2016 UniForum data collection
Thursday, 21 January 2016
The University of Western Australia will be taking part once again in the UniForum benchmarking program in 2016.
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Male bees protect female bees from sexually transmitted diseases
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) have discovered that the seminal fluid of male bees kills the widespread sexually transmitted fungus Nosema apis, offering queen bees protection from the parasite which can be passed on during bee sex.
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Are running shoes stopping the spring in your step?
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health have helped uncover how arch support in footwear affects the spring in your step - literally.
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Decade award for international business research
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
A paper co-authored by the UWA Business School’s Professor Cristina Gibson has been named as the winner of the Decade Award in international business.
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Brainiacs and business combine to solve industry issues
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
The University of Western Australia and the Perth arm of global professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are joining forces in a new partnership that aims to find new ways to decipher hard-to-solve industry problems.
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Australia's 'other' reef
Friday, 15 January 2016
Marine biologists from the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute have released a video that gives a poignant glimpse into the marvels of the little-known, economic powerhouse: The Great Southern Reef (GSR).
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Indigenous students attend international leadership symposium
Friday, 15 January 2016
Horace Hill and Ashley Marino represented the School of Indigenous Studies and UWA at the 6th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Hong Kong in 2015.
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Perth Writers Festival launches 2016 program
Thursday, 14 January 2016
The 2016 Perth Writers Festival will take place between 18 and 21 February at The University of Western Australia and brings together writers, artists, thinkers, provocateurs and innovators from around the globe for a stimulating and inspiring literary weekend.
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Study shows genes may help reptile embryos cope with climate change
Thursday, 14 January 2016
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have discovered that the ability of sea turtles to respond to heat stress varies with their genes and is inherited.
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Electricity supply in extreme weather conditions
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
UPDATE 8 February 2016: Due to the high temperatures forecasted this week, there will be localised interruptions to air-conditioning across the campus.
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Research uncovers how to better manage crops grown on gravel soils
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
A study into gravel soils by researchers at The University of Western Australia may help farmers growing crops on soils with high gravel content optimise the amount of fertiliser they apply.
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Road resurfacing - Thomas Street south-bound lanes
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
The City of Perth is resurfacing Thomas Street south-bound lanes between Heytesbury Road and Rokeby Road/Saw Avenue, Subiaco. Please see below for schedule to complete the resurfacing works, weather permitting:• Saturday 16 Jan 2016 7pm to 8am• Saturday 23 Jan 2016 7pm to 8am, if required
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The art of being mentally healthy
Monday, 11 January 2016
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that engagement in the arts for enjoyment, entertainment or as a hobby, for two or more hours a week, is associated with good mental wellbeing.
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Perth International Arts Festival thanks outgoing General Manager
Thursday, 7 January 2016
Perth International Arts Festival would like to express thanks and pay tribute to General Manager Julian Donaldson who steps down to take up a new position as CEO of the National Trust of Australia (WA).
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Winthrop Professor David Sampson named 2016 IEEE Fellow
Thursday, 24 December 2015
EECE Winthrop Professor David Sampson has been named an IEEE Fellow. He is being recognized for contributions to fiber-optic biophotonics and biomedical optical imaging.
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New monitoring technologies needed to let wildlife off the hook
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
The creation of a new generation of major marine reserves will require innovative new monitoring techniques to understand the impact of these reserves on oceanic biodiversity, according to a new study led by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA microspectrometer on its way to creating major impact
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
New miniature sensor technology capable of analysing anything from crop quality to the freshness of fruit and vegetables in the supermarket could soon be made available to consumers after a licencing deal between The University of Western Australia and private firm Panorama Synergy (ASX:PSY).
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The School of Population Health welcomes the return of Professor Bruce Armstrong as Adjunct Professor.
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
The School of Population Health welcomes the return of Professor Bruce Armstrong as Adjunct Professor.
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Study reveals relationship between loneliness and psychotic disorders
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
A recent study led by The University of Western Australia and published in the Schizophrenia Research Journal has found that rates of loneliness are higher among people with a psychotic illness (such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder and depressive psychosis) than those who do not have the illness.
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Colloquium on biodiversity
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Register and book tickets now
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UWA Forward will return in late-January 2016
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
UWA Forward will be taking a few weeks break over the Christmas and New Year period but will be back in your inbox in late January.
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Mission Australia and Lifeline say Thank You UWA!
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Mission Australia and Lifeline have said thank you to UWA staff for their generous contributions made to the charities’ Christmas appeals.
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Do you park at the Matilda Bay Reserve area?
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
The State Government’s Department of Parks and Wildlife has informed the University that following the passage of recent legislation, Parks and Wildlife staff have the ability to issue infringements to vehicles that are parked unlawfully.
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First Annual Christmas Concert at UWA
Monday, 21 December 2015
The University of Western Australia’s School of Music will hold its first annual Christmas concert on Tuesday 22 December 2015.
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UWA Sport Pty Ltd Christmas Break Opening Hours
Monday, 21 December 2015
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre (including courts) will be closed from 12 midday on Thursday 24 December 2015, and will reopen at 6am on Saturdat 2 January 2016. - Group Fitness classes will resume as per Summer Schedule on Thursday 7 January 2016.
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Early bird Guild Associate Membership deal
Monday, 21 December 2015
Become a Guild Associate Member before January 15th to save $20 on your year-long membership and benefit from Guild member prices in seven food outlets around campus throughout 2016!
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Seeking charities to benefit from PROSH
Monday, 21 December 2015
Do you know a WA charity that could use some extra support?
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Look out for your new car parking permit in January
Monday, 21 December 2015
Campus Management has re-designed staff and student parking permits, along with parking information to bring the design in line with UWA’s new branding. The rollout of the new look will occur with the issue of staff parking permits in January 2016.
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UWA Forward by the Numbers
Monday, 21 December 2015
UWA Forward is taking a short hiatus for the next few weeks but will be back in January 2016. In the meantime, please enjoy these UWA Forward-related stats from the last year.
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A Very Admissions Christmas
Monday, 21 December 2015
As staff across the University get ready to take a well-earned break, please spare a thought for our Admissions team who will be working throughout the shutdown period.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2015 Newsletter
Friday, 18 December 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2015
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Launch of the Social Policy Practice and Research Consortium at SPH UWA
Friday, 18 December 2015
The establishment of the Social Policy Practice and Research Consortium is an exciting and significant development in the School in conjunction with the Discipline of Social Work and Social Policy, with its intent of linking social policy analysis and recommendations, project implementation and research in WA through partnerships with industry, other academics and students.
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Dr Gina Trapp awarded a Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Award
Friday, 18 December 2015
We'd like to congratulate Dr Gina Trapp for her award of a Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Award for her research and work in the area of creating healthier food environments around schools.
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Sunday 20 December - UWA lifts not it operation
Friday, 18 December 2015
Due to the BI&TS Major IT Service Outage on Sunday 20 December 2015, all lifts on campus will not be operating between the times of approximately 8am to 3pm.
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REV Project Director and EECE Professor Thomas Braunl announces Australia’s first electric ski
Thursday, 17 December 2015
A team of students from The University of Western Australia, led by EECE Professor Thomas Braunl, has built Australia’s first electric personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a jet ski.
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World accolades for EECE Winthrop Professor and CMCA Director David Sampson for the microscope-in-a-needle
Thursday, 17 December 2015
The University of Western Australia's and School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering’s Director of the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, Winthrop Professor David Sampson, has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious international society for optics and photonics, SPIE.
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Reid Library Refurbishment
Thursday, 17 December 2015
UPDATE week commencing Monday 21 March 2016
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The Australian newspaper's Innovation Challenge award goes to team led by EECE's Associate Professor Robert McLaughlin and Professor David Sampson
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
A team of biomedical engineers and doctors, led by EECE Associate Professor Robert McLaughlin and Professor David Sampson, from The University of Western Australia has won The Australian newspaper’s Innovation Challenge for developing the world’s smallest handheld microscope.
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Crop productivity and WA heritage winners in latest ARC funding
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
A project led by Dr Mark Waters from UWA to find new ways to improve crop productivity and one by UWA’s Professor Alistair Paterson to help preserve the heritage of the state’s north-west are winners in the latest round of funding grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Citizen scientists name planet
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Volunteers from the Perth based citizen astronomy project theSkyNet have won the right to name a planet around a distant star as part of a global contest run by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
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EECE student David O'Brien receives 1st prize at ESSA's first poster competition
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
For the first time, the Electrical Energy Society of Australia (ESSA) staged an undergraduate project poster competition. Final Year Project students whose project was related to Electrical Energy were encouraged to participate in the competition.
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Top score for Business and Management research at UWA
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
UWA has received a rating of ‘well above world standard’ – the highest possible score – for its research in Business and Management.
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Out of the ashes - new plant discovered near Northcliffe
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
The large wildfire that engulfed extensive areas of forest, damp plains and scattered granite outcrops in the Northcliffe area in February this year has yielded an unexpected gift – a species of plant completely new to science.
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Appointment of new Dean of the Graduate Research School
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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Geoffrey Lehmann wins Prime Minister’s Award for Poetry
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Geoffrey Lehmann has won the 2015 Prime Minister’s Award for Poetry for his volume Poems 1957-2013, published by UWA Publishing.
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The desk calendar is getting a digital upgrade
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Dear colleagues,
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IT Transformation: What the UniWA Project means for you.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
As part of the IT Transformation Program, the UniWA Project (currently underway) will change the way we work with computers, and how we collaborate both on and off campus.
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An improved student timetabling experience at UWA
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
UWA’s new Class Allocation System (CAS) will open for our 2016 students to enter their class preferences on Friday 18 December as scheduled.
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Remembering Nicholas Mayhew
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Nicholas Mayhew, a well-respected and popular member of the BI&TS team, passed away on the evening of Sunday 13 December.
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Your invitation to UWA’s First Annual Christmas Concert
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
An audience of picnickers will gather on the lawns of The University of Western Australia’s Whitfeld Court next week to enjoy a feast of music and song featuring some of Australia’s most accomplished musicians.
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2015 Research Round-Up
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Dear Colleagues
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Tim Minchin joins stellar PIAF lineup
Monday, 14 December 2015
Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to announce musician, actor, comedian and writer Tim Minchin has joined the stellar line-up of Western Australian artists for the epic celebration of landscape, culture and community, Home.
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Research on vertically oriented anchor wins gold medal
Monday, 14 December 2015
Fauzan Sahdi, a former PhD student at COFS, won a gold medal for University of Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2015 (SIIF 2015).
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40under40: Vote for our colleagues, John and Mark!
Monday, 14 December 2015
Two of our colleagues, Mark Shelton and John van Bockxmeer, have been nominated for the people’s choice award in the WA Business News 40under40 competition.
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$2 million boost for cancer research
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Research across Australia into how cancers begin and spread will be supported through a $2 million grant provided by the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to the Australian Synchrotron.
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"Legacy & Promise" - Book launch marks 50th anniversary of Social Work
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
The launch of a history of the 50 years of Social Work at The University of WA was one of the highlights of a reunion celebrating the milestone anniversary.
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UWA teaming with CCI to help make bright ideas reality
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
The University of Western Australia has announced a new partnership with peak industry body the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA in a bid to create new commercial opportunities for its research staff and provide local businesses with better access to its scientific expertise.
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Finance students outperform ASX200
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
A share portfolio managed by UWA Finance students and Viburnum Funds has outperformed the Australian market.
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Joint winners for cultural excellence awards
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
A PhD psychology candidate who is passionate about mental health and education and a law graduate who runs the WA Debating League have taken out this year’s Bryant Stokes Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence at The University of Western Australia.
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Award to measure physical activity in people with severe mental illness
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Assistant Professor Anna Waterreus, a researcher from the Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology Research Unit in the UWA School of Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences was a successful recipient of a 2016 Cockell Research Collaboration Award.
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WA agricultural research shines on world stage
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has released a report showing West Australian universities are among the best in the world in research allied to Agriculture and Environmental Science.
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E/Prof D’Arcy Holman is awarded the 2015 prestigious Dr Bob Elphick Medal for outstanding contributions to tobacco control
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
SPH is proud to be congratulating E/Prof D’Arcy Holman on being awarded the 2015 prestigious Dr Bob Elphick Medal for outstanding contributions to tobacco control.
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Dr Christina Davies wins the PHAA WA Branch 2015 Postgraduate Student Award
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
We would like to congratulate Dr Christina Davies on winning the PHAA WA Branch 2015 Postgraduate Student Award.
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Congratulations to Lee Nedkoff on success in her application for an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Please join with me in congratulating Lee Nedkoff on success in her application for an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship.
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School has new Chair of Public Health
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
UWA and the School of Population Health are pleased to announce that the position of Chair in Public Health has been filled by Professor David Preen.
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Your uni questions answered
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
You don’t need to spend your summer worrying about the impending release of your WACE results. If you have questions about your university application or studying at UWA, we’re here to help.
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New look Future Students homepage
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Following the recent launch of a refreshed UWA homepage, your Future Students site has also had a major makeover.
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Get into the festival spirit
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
UWA is proud to be a founder of the Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF), which remains one of the most inspiring and exciting arts festivals in the world, as well as the longest-running international arts festival in Australia.
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End-of-year break - ensuring a safe, sustainable and secure campus
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
All staff play an important part ensuring our campus is safe, conserving power and is secure during the end of year break.
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Mali looks to WA to develop its meat and livestock industry
Monday, 7 December 2015
On Monday 7 December, a delegation from Mali, signed a Memoranda of Understanding between The University of Western Australia and two Malian universities specialising in agricultural sciences.
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UWA welcomes Prime Minister's innovation statement
Monday, 7 December 2015
The University of Western Australian congratulates the Prime Minister on today’s announcement of the National Innovation and Science Agenda and is committed to working with the Federal Government to turn the plan into reality.
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Statement from the Vice-Chancellor on the Muslim prayer room incident
Monday, 7 December 2015
I, like I am sure each of you, was disturbed to learn of news over the weekend that a pig’s head was found in the bathroom of University’s Muslim Prayer Room. One of our PhD students made the discovery as he was preparing for his regular prayers on Sunday.
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2016 Forrest Research Scholars Announced
Monday, 7 December 2015
A karate-loving biochemistry honours student from The University of Western Australia who hopes to work towards a cure for the devastating progressive disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of three recipients of the 2016 Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships.
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Announcing the winners of the UWA Academic Staff Association's Philippa Maddern Awards
Monday, 7 December 2015
To celebrate the positive influence of UWA academics, past and present on students and the wider community, the UWA Academic Staff Association inaugurated its biennial Philippa Maddern Awards on Friday 13 November 2015.
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Financial Services: Delay to Travel Platform Implementation Project
Monday, 7 December 2015
The replacement of the UWA’s current travel requisitioning and approval system (Trobexis) with a new travel platform (Concur) has been delayed due to technical challenges outside of UWA’s direct control.
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Nominations are now open for election to Convocation Council
Friday, 4 December 2015
Nominations open on Monday, 16 November 2015 and close at 12.00 noon Monday, 14 December 2015.
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Elizabeth Frith Awarded Convocation Medallion
Friday, 4 December 2015
At the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, Convocation honoured long serving Committee member Elizabeth Frith for her support of the Friends for 30 years by presenting her with the Convocation Medallion.
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Year eight Indigenous students get a taste of uni life
Friday, 4 December 2015
More than 150 Indigenous students from 30 schools have experienced university life first hand at The University of Western Australia as part of the Year 8 Discovery Day program organised by UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies (SIS).
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Christmas a vulnerable time for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
Friday, 4 December 2015
A leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention body has warned that Christmas is a susceptible time for both young and old in the community who may struggle with expectations of the festive holiday period.
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Augmented and Virtual Reality: See the latest locally produced AR and VR projects
Friday, 4 December 2015
Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Real World
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Major IT Service Outage Planned for Sunday, 20 December
Friday, 4 December 2015
PLANNED OUTAGE – Major Core UWA Network Upgrade
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Join us for our Christmas in the Quad concert and picnic!
Friday, 4 December 2015
Christmas in the Quad 2015
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Announcing the election results for the Academic Staff representative of the UWA Senate
Friday, 4 December 2015
Congratulations to Dr Jamie O’Shea who has been re-elected as a member of the UWA Senate under Section 8(1)(c) of the University of Western Australia Act, 1911.
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UWA’s Swim Star on the Rise
Friday, 4 December 2015
Holly Barratt, a Science student here at UWA, has been named the Australian University Sport (AUS) 2015 Female Athlete of the Year, one of the highest Australian university sporting honours.
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From the Warden of Convocation
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Over the past year, members of Convocation Council have given a great deal of consideration to how Convocation can most effectively fulfil its purpose to “add value to the relationship between members of Convocation and the University of Western Australia.”
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The Art of Conversation in Universities
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Conversation is an art. As an exercise of human skill it draws upon experience, creativity, sensitivity and empathy, all of which facilitate the sweet satisfaction which only two minds in sustainable harmony can evoke.
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UWA student sweeps the pool with triple ‘Sports Star’ honour
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
The University of Western Australia is proud to announce 27 year old Bachelor of Science student Holly Barratt was today awarded one of the highest Australian university sporting honours, the 2015 Female Athlete of the Year.
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Rammed Earth
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
The earth beneath our feet is arguably the world’s most sustainable building material – and it has stood the test of time in landmark buildings such as Spain’s Alhambra.
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Archaeology in a war zone
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
While Jordan’s UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, carved out of rose-coloured rock, still survives, UWA archaeologist David Kennedy fears for a region that has seen too many archaeological treasures destroyed by Islamic State.
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Searching for the ‘gold standard’ of healing
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Professor Fiona Wood continues to push for better patient outcomes – and she is excited by research by a graduate who juggles frontier science with elite sports.
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From idea to “serious innovation”
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Almost a decade ago it was “an idea in need of $100 million and some serious innovation”. Now UWA researchers are involved with Carnegie Wave Energy’s world-first technology that promises clean energy powered by the Indian Ocean waves we love to surf.
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The CEED career launch pad
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
For students working strategically to shape their career prospects, the opportunity to get hands-on experience in ‘real world’ projects – with a mining company, architectural firm, legal office or a government agency – is invaluable.
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‘ Making things happen’ for PIAF 2016
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
When you talk to Wendy Martin, vignettes of her career – from television arts broadcasting to performance on an Olympic scale – underscore a sense that each job appears to have brought her one step closer to the Perth International Arts Festival.
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Convocation travel winners
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
The impact of postgraduate research travel awards in opening up the future for students both internationally and nationally cannot be underestimated, according to Adjunct Professor Warren Kerr AM.
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Oz lit goes to Harvard
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Professor Philip Mead who holds a nationally endowed Chair in Australian Literature at UWA has taken up a year-long appointment at Harvard University to promote Australian literature.
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Preventing False Fire Alarms on campus
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
The University has been advised by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) that they will commence charging a $750 fee in the 2015/16 financial year for attendance to a fire alarm activation that is deemed false by the attending FESA crews.
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Law/Economics graduate wins 2016 Rhodes Scholar-at-Large
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
A Law/Economics graduate from The University of Western Australia has won one of three prestigious Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholarships for 2016.
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Secondary school classroom is a dynamic place
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Rebecca Halse has a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Education from UWA, and works as a Secondary Ancient and Modern History Teacher at Shenton College. In 2013, she was named Beginning Teacher of the Year at the WA Education Awards.
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Education is an Amazing Space
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Brendan was inspired by his Year 12 Literature teacher, a man who was able to expand his horizons and stimulate a sense of wonder and curiosity.
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Students awarded scholarships for environmental achievements
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
A scholarship that commemorates the achievements of Paul Turner in the contaminated lands consultancy community has been awarded to two science students from The University of Western Australia.
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Amelia Baker, Making a Difference as a Primary School Teacher
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Amelia's decision to study a Master of Teaching degree came at a pivotal time in her life.
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World-class engineering zone for UWA
Monday, 30 November 2015
The University of Western Australia’s vision for a new world-leading engineering zone is moving closer to reality, with approval for the first $80 million of an estimated $600 million works to build an engineering hub, known as EZONE UWA.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 02/11/2015 to 29/11/2015
Monday, 30 November 2015
ARC FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS
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Announcing the Centre for Education Futures' Scholarship Program Funding Recipients
Monday, 30 November 2015
Many congratulations to everyone involved in the bidding for Education Futures seed funding proposals.
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Subway and Boost Juice now open on campus
Monday, 30 November 2015
Two highly-anticipated additions to food and drink at UWA are now here! Subway and Boost Juice outlets recently opened in the Refectory.
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Support Mission Australia! Bring an unwrapped child's gift to the Christmas Party
Monday, 30 November 2015
In its 40th year, Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in the Park event gives people living in poverty and isolation the opportunity to enjoy gifts, a meal, companionship and entertainment.
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Interested in developing and funding international collaborations, particularly in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences?
Monday, 30 November 2015
Come hear how others have been able to do so, and learn how you can be more strategic in your approach.
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Three new Cystic Fibrosis Scholarships
Monday, 30 November 2015
We're excited to offer three new postgraduate PhD Scholarships in partnership with Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Inc to foster careers in cystic fibrosis (CF) research and improve the life of everyone living with CF.
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Christmas Closedown 2015
Monday, 30 November 2015
Dear colleagues,
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UWA's microscope-in-a-needle wins prestigious national award
Friday, 27 November 2015
A team of biomedical engineers and doctors, led by Associate Professor Robert McLaughlin and Professor David Sampson, from The University of Western Australia has won The Australian newspaper’s Innovation Challenge for developing the world’s smallest handheld microscope.
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Ashley Marino Follows the Dream
Friday, 27 November 2015
Ashley Marino is ever grateful for her time spent in The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation’s, Follow the Dream program. Starting in the program as a primary school student, she’s now studying a Bachelor of Science at UWA and living on campus at University Hall.
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UWA helping in the East African fight against crop devastating plagues
Thursday, 26 November 2015
A Rwandan Biosecurity Fellow’s visit to The University of Western Australia will help bring much-needed skills to African scientists trying to fight insect plagues threatening Africa’s food security.
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A Good Night's Sleep
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Professor Peter Eastwood from the Centre for Sleep Science at the University of Western Australia spoke to a full house of enthusiastic community members at the UWA Albany public lecture on November 24th.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2015 Newsletter
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2015
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UWA's Summer Music Academy seeking talented young musicians
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Talented young music students are invited to apply for The University of Western Australia's Summer Music Academy from December 7 to 11.
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UWA to host international energy economics conference
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Some of the world’s leading energy economics experts will attend an international conference to address Asia’s future energy needs at The University of Western Australia in February next year.
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Mark Randolph awarded Swiss honorary doctorate
Monday, 23 November 2015
Internationally recognised geotechnical engineer Professor Mark Randolph has received another accolade for his expertise in offshore geotechnics.
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UWA undergraduate rewarded for wind energy research
Monday, 23 November 2015
An undergraduate student specialising in civil engineering has been awarded the 23rd annual prize in Geomechanics (known as the GFWA Prize).
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Electrical Engineering student tour in China
Monday, 23 November 2015
It was the trip of a lifetime for ten third year students studying the Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation who had the opportunity to visit the city famous for the Three Gorges, Dazu Stones Carving and Hotpot in China as part of a joint education program between The University of Western Australia and the Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing.
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Heads mail list renamed Senior-Leaders
Monday, 23 November 2015
The Heads mail list ([email protected]) has been renamed Senior-Leaders ([email protected]) to more accurately reflect the list's membership.
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Never taken part in a UWA Sports program? We want to hear from you!
Monday, 23 November 2015
Dear UWA staff,
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Contribute to the WWW2017 conference - a great way to market our research and web-related activities!
Monday, 23 November 2015
Dear Researchers, Academica, and Members of the UWA Community
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Announcing the Raine Medical Research Foundation's 2016 Priming Grants, Prizes and Awards
Monday, 23 November 2015
The Raine Foundation has committed in excess of $1.3m to research funding for 2016.
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Meet Maddie, our new Student Guild President!
Monday, 23 November 2015
Maddie Mulholland cruised to victory in the Student Guild elections in September, winning with one of the largest margins in years.
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Revolutionising the university experience
Friday, 20 November 2015
A new eLearning service offered by UWA Business School graduates is creating a richer learning experience for university students.
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UWA supports move to City of Perth
Thursday, 19 November 2015
The University of Western Australia congratulates the State Liberal and Labor parties for supporting new laws to bring the Crawley campus of the State’s oldest university entirely within the City of Perth.
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UWA’s Professor Pat Dudgeon shortlisted for Human Rights Medal
Thursday, 19 November 2015
The University of Western Australia has congratulated Professor Pat Dudgeon, the first Aboriginal psychologist to graduate in Australia and one of the first Mental Health Commissioners in the country, on being shortlisted for the 2015 Human Rights Medal.
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Research uncovers how some coral can survive annual bleaching events
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
A study has found that coral with high levels of fat or other energy reserves can withstand the impact of annual coral bleaching events, compared to coral with lower levels of fat reserves.
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Award celebrates collaboration between UWA and Woodside
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Energy and Minerals Institute (EMI) and Australian oil and gas company Woodside have won a national award for outstanding collaboration between business and higher education.
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EMI Wins BHERT Award
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
In Melbourne last night a spotlight was shone on the longstanding partnership between The University of Western Australia and Woodside when The Energy and Minerals Institute were announced a winner at the Business /Higher Education Round Table (BHERT) Awards.
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Lions Eye Institute Open Day promises a feast for the eyes
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Ever wondered what it’s like to be colour blind, or what the world looks like to someone with glaucoma?
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Changes to structure of the DVC Education Portfolio
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
2015 has seen change in the Education Portfolio and, as the next step, a realignment process has been discussed and agreed for the Student Services Division.
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An invitation to the Vice-Chancellor’s Christmas Party!
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
2015 UWA Staff Festive Season Celebration
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Library & CIO Administration is relocating this weekend.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Library and CIO Administration is relocating to the Barry J Marshall Library this coming weekend (21st and 22nd November 2015).
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Will this be on the test?
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
It’s exam time again at UWA and there’s a lot of organising going on in the background. Just ask Sudarsan Krishnaswamy, the senior administrative officer in Exams and Progression in Student Administration.
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Researching Radicalisation
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
With Paris’s night of terror dominating news headlines, UWA radicalisation expert Professor Samina Yasmeen has called for a renewed focus on local research into the process of radicalisation that leads young men and women to choose jihad and death.
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Major boost for children's diabetes research in WA
Monday, 16 November 2015
Research into childhood diabetes in Perth has been given a major boost with today’s launch of the WA Children’s Diabetes Research and Education Centre for Research Excellence on the eve of World Diabetes Day.
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Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation on the recent Paris attacks, "Paris attacks: can ‘the West’ survive, let alone win?"
Monday, 16 November 2015
Media referencesDavid Stacey (UWA Media Manager) (+61 8) 6488 3229 / (+61 4) 32 637 716
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Researchers look closely at sediment behaviour
Monday, 16 November 2015
Researchers at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) this week published a new image-based method for measuring displacements and deformations that is seeing rapid adoption in research institutes worldwide.
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Open Forum on Service Culture
Monday, 16 November 2015
Colleagues,
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Reid Library closure and services - 22 November 2015 to late February 2016
Friday, 13 November 2015
An exciting refurbishment project is about to commence in Reid Library.
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Construction of Link Bridge - QEII
Friday, 13 November 2015
The Health Department is carrying out works, and has announced there will be a temporary closure of the southern section of both lanes on Hospital Avenue, between Monash Avenue and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), to install the steel framework for the G Block Link Bridge to connect Perth Childrens Hospital and SCGH.
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Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation for Professor Kent Anderson
Thursday, 12 November 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Community and Engagement) Professor Kent Anderson has been awarded a Japanese Foreign Minister’s commendation for exceptional service in promoting a mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
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Smart agriculture students explore ways to increase wheat yield
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Once the world’s largest individual wheat grower, the late Sir Eric Smart would have been proud to see a scholarship in his name help two agricultural science students from The University of Western Australia conduct research into improving the productivity of wheat.
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Researcher to use Swiss grant to study dolphin communication
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
A researcher from The University of Western Australia will use a prestigious Swiss fellowship grant of nearly $700,000 to study the vocal behaviour of bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay.
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Work-life balance: Is it really a zero sum game?
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Finding the ideal work-life balance just got easier, thanks to new research from the UWA Business School.
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Young Alumni Network in 2015: Careers, mountains and first impressions
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
In mid-2014, eight young graduates from the UWA Business School got together. The result was one of the hottest networks in Perth for young professionals.
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Could colour blindness in men be an advantage?
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
A new Western Australian study aims to find out whether colour blindness in men can actually be an advantage.
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Funding for promising vaccine to shrink tumours
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
World-leading Perth cancer researcher Professor Bruce Robinson believes his team is close to developing a vaccine to try and shrink cancerous tumours.
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School celebrates NHMRC success
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
This week the NHMRC released details of successful applications in the 2015 round. Could you please join with me in congratulating Tom Briffa, David Preen and Liz Geelhoed on their success.
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BI&TS: Planned network maintenance next Thursday, 19 November (No loss of service expected)
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
What will be affected: No loss of service is expected
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In light of Monday’s power outage , please review your plans for power disruptions
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Earlier this week parts of UWA’s campus experienced a power outage due to a Western Power fault across the suburb, with power being out for a period of two-hours affecting certain communications functions and equipment.
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Field of Champions at UWA Staff Sports Day
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Congratulations to the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (ECM), who were overall winners in an impressive field of champions in this year’s Staff Sports Day, held on Friday 6 November 2015.
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UWA Staff Social Club's birthday celebration, this Friday!
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
If you have ever wondered what the UWASSC is about or who the members are, then now is a great time to find out!
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An invitation to the EMI Review 2015
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
We request the pleasure of your company at the EMI REVIEW 2015! Come and meet the Energy & Minerals Institute team at this 'lunch and learn' session.
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$3m in health research grants may mean better sleep for all
Monday, 9 November 2015
A study which may lead to sleep apnoea being diagnosed through a simple photograph is one of three National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants worth nearly $3 million awarded to The University of Western Australia.
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Lucky Student IT Survey prize winner
Monday, 9 November 2015
Congratulations to Brenda, the lucky student who won a $250 Visa prepaid gift card by completing the 2015 IT Service Quality Student Survey!The Library participates in the IT Service Quality Student Survey on a regular basis comparing our performance with other universities across Australia and New Zealand.
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Leave Loading Pay Date and Payroll Deadlines
Monday, 9 November 2015
Leave Loading Pay
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New UWA Crowd Research Projects launched
Monday, 9 November 2015
Dear Colleagues
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Pride and Theology
Monday, 9 November 2015
Duc Dau, a postdoctoral research fellow in English and Cultural Studies, knows a lot about the Bible – which is kind of surprising, considering she’s an atheist.
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Local researchers take on G20 challenge to make energy efficient wheat
Friday, 6 November 2015
Western Australian researchers will contribute to a G20 nations plan to strengthen future, global food security by making more energy efficient wheat.
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Friends of the Library: November Speaker - Dr Victoria Rogers
Friday, 6 November 2015
The Celluloid Piano: at the movies with Eileen Joyce
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Perth International Arts Festival launches 2016 Program
Thursday, 5 November 2015
Perth International Arts Festival Artistic Director Wendy Martin today launches her first program with an invitation to join in on a big, bold adventure.
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Exmouth to become science, research hub
Thursday, 5 November 2015
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman turned the first sod to mark the start of construction works on the Ningaloo Centre, the largest social infrastructure investment in Exmouth since the town was built almost 50 years ago.
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Do you catch bus 97?
Thursday, 5 November 2015
UWA partially funds bus services to and from campus – it’s all part of delivering alternate transport options to and from the campus.Route 97 has been deemed by Transperth to be low patronage on the weekends. As from Saturday 7 November the service won’t operate on the weekends.
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Seamus Heaney annual lecture in Dublin
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Professor Tom O’Donoghue is to give the November 2015 Seamus Heaney lecture at St. Patrick’s College, Dublin City University.
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New standard for reporting service performance information under discussion
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is seeking feedback on ED270 Reporting Service Performance Information, which was released by the AASB in August this year.
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UK expert to discuss well-being in the workplace at breakfast event
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Chair of the UK Government’s Health and Safety Executive Judith Hackitt will discuss the importance of a proactive approach to well-being in the workplace at a breakfast event at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday 10 November.
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Virtually impossible
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
A world first study into the amount of time Australian children and adolescents spend on all types of screens and specific screen activities has been undertaken by Professor Stephen Houghton from the Faculty of Education and a research team of experts from The School of Population Health; The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health; The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and the National Heart Foundation.
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Master of School Leadership first cohort set to Graduate
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Approximately 40 students in the first Master of School Leadership cohort are set to complete their studies later this year. Marie Adams is one of three students who have completed their degrees earlier this month as a result of credit from other study.
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A teaching experience in the Kimberley to remember
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
When Caroline Dixon first arrived in Kununurra, a small township 3,040 kilometres from Perth in the far-east Kimberley, it was only natural for her to feel a slight sense of anxiety and nervousness.
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A new calling
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
“Teaching is a career that will challenge me; a vocation and not just a job. A great teacher can inspire a child to love learning and to take that through the rest of their lives. I am confident I can be that teacher.” – Katrina Millard Hurst
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Fogarty Foundation Forum set to ‘ignite’
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Brendan Zani is certainly someone who likes to keep busy.
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UWA student wins Australia Awards Hadi Soesastro Prize
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
A PhD student at the UWA Business School has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Australia Awards Hadi Soesastro Prize.
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My second home – Timor Leste
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Louise Pollard, Manager, Aspire UWA, is full of surprises. In addition to her role in Aspire, which was honoured with an AFR Higher Education Equity and Opportunity award last week, Louise spent two years in Timor Leste as a volunteer supported by the Australian government.
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Please stay vigilant for phishing emails and phone scams
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Phishing email
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Kimberley Rock Art Dating Project features on the ABC's 7:30 Report tonight
Monday, 2 November 2015
The ABC's 7.30 Report will tonight screen a piece on the ARC Kimberley Rock Art Dating Project.
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Brazil's biofabrication wins UWA's course of the future
Monday, 2 November 2015
A biofabrication course envisaged by 17-year-old Brazilian student Matheus Saueressig has won The University of Western Australia’s Pitch the Course of the Future competition.
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Tiny microscope with a big future
Monday, 2 November 2015
The world's smallest microscope – breakthrough technology winning recognition around the world – is a Finalist in The Australian Innovation Challenge.
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A new look for UWA’s homepage.
Monday, 2 November 2015
UWA will soon be unveiling a refreshed homepage design as part of the Future Students Digital project. This new look will embody the UWA brand and provide an improved experience for our digital visitors, especially prospective students and key external audience groups.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 05/10/2015 to 01/11/2015
Monday, 2 November 2015
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (AFAANZ)
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Perth to host World Youth Scrabble Championships
Friday, 30 October 2015
Some of the brightest young minds from around the world will converge on The University of Western Australia this weekend when it hosts the World Youth Scrabble Championship for the first time.
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UWA awarded $17.8 million in national research funding
Friday, 30 October 2015
The role of early testosterone and brain growth in language development, analysing older Australians’ support networks, the regulation of Indigenous safety strategies and the policy and practice of designing healthy higher density housing are among 41 new research projects at The University of Western Australia to receive Federal Government funding announced today.
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UWA sporting talent on show at Awards Night 2015
Friday, 30 October 2015
UWA student athletes, club and team members and volunteers filled the Granite Room at Perth Arena on Thursday 29 October for the 2015 UWA Sports Awards, honouring the sporting achievements from all aspects of sport at the University.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2015 Newsletter
Friday, 30 October 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2015
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Major refurbishment of Reid Library
Friday, 30 October 2015
We are delighted to announce a major refurbishment project will commence in the Reid Library over the 2015/2016 intersemester break.
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UniSuper Events for the Month of November 2015
Friday, 30 October 2015
Transition to Retirement (Seminar) Thursday 12 November – Webb Lecture Theatre – 12:30pm (duration 1h) Register here
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The University Club wins its third consecutive Gold Plate award
Friday, 30 October 2015
On Monday 26th October at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, the President of the Catering Institute of Australia Craig Joel and the State Council proudly announced the winners of the 2015 Gold Plate Awards.
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We’re have a Christmas Sale on Monday, 16 November. Minimum 15% off all available titles!
Friday, 30 October 2015
Ever wanted to be one of those annoying people who have their Christmas shopping done by the end of November? Want to sit back and relax on Christmas Eve, looking organised and smug? Or, alternatively, don't give a rats about Christmas and want to pick up a darn good bargain? Yes? Well this is the sale for you.
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Computer and mathematical science graduate rewarded for passion
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Computer science graduate Michael Martis, has received this year’s 1962 Prize - a coveted computer science industry award for the best undergraduate student in Western Australia.
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UWA student wins 2016 Rhodes Scholarship
Thursday, 29 October 2015
A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student from The University of Western Australia has won UWA's 101st Rhodes Scholarship in 102 years.
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Modelling provides ways to better manage the coastline
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
An international team of scientists which included 10 researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that by using ‘space and time scales’ in coastal modelling, authorities may be able to predict the future of our coastline and better manage it.
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Big money in data science careers
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
In today's digital world it is no wonder that data scientists are topping the list of exciting new careers attracting big pay packets, in strong demand for their skills in managing data for the scientific, engineering and business worlds.
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A new voice recognised at the Australian Council for Educational Leaders National Conference
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Dr Mark Fielding has been awarded the “New Voice Scholarship in Educational Leadership Research” by the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) at this year’s national conference held in Sydney.
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Are you a Chanel or a Calvin Klein type of person?
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
How does a luxury brand’s personality affect our loyalty to the brand? And how do our perceptions of who else is buying a luxury brand impact on our purchasing decisions?
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UWA student outreach program honoured in AFR Awards
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
The University of Western Australia has won The Australian Financial Review’s inaugural Higher Education Equity and Opportunity Award for an innovative program that works with 52 partner schools across Western Australia.
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Are attractive people paid more in the workplace?
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Your chance of getting a pay rise could depend on your looks, according to a new study led by The University of Western Australia.
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Explore UWA's campus from above
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Unless you had the opportunity to ride in the UWA hot air balloon at this year’s Open Day in August, chances are you have only experienced UWA’s beautiful Crawley campus at ground level. However, that’s about to change…
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Award recognises Barry Marshall's contribution to China
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall has received a prestigious award from the Chinese Government.
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Maths competition attracts WA's brightest students
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Western Australia’s brightest young maths brains will battle it out this Saturday 31 October at the Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad hosted by The University of Western Australia.
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Research uncovers 'horizon glow' mystery of the moon
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have uncovered answers to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for half a century.
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Apply now for our Summer Design studio!
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Budding designers in Year 11 are invited to join the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts’ (ALVA) annual Summer Design Studio for a week of fun, creativity and expert instruction in the January school holidays.
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Start your summer on a high note
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
If you are a young musician with a passion for making music and refining your craft, you don’t want to miss our 2015 Summer Music Academy. Enjoy five days of expert tuition, music ensembles and other fun activities while staying at the beautiful St George’s College.
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Leading offshore engineer recognised for excellence
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Professor David White, a leading offshore engineer, has recently achieved Fellowships to two of the world’s leading engineering associations for his work to the pipeline industry; the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) and the UK’s prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering representing leaders of the engineering profession.
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Choose a degree that offers flexibility and endless opportunities
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Are you overwhelmed by the course choices on offer? UWA’s flexible undergraduate course structure allows you to design your degree so that it is personalised and matches your individual career goals and interests.
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Need advice? We're here to help!
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Best wishes to all Year 12 students for their upcoming exams!
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Stand out with a UWA postgraduate degree
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Postgraduate applications for 2016 are now open. Studying a postgraduate course from UWA can introduce you to a world of new career opportunities.
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Achieve at any age - mature-age entry pathways
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Anyone who is aged 20 years or older on 1 March (for Semester One entry) or 1 August (for Semester Two entry) qualifies for our mature-age entry pathways, even if you have had little or no previous tertiary study.
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New lift installation – 55 Broadway
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Site preparation commencing Tuesday 27 October, basement car park
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West Australian corals shed light on cause of marine heatwaves
Monday, 26 October 2015
An international team of scientists led by The University of Western Australia has analysed coral cores from three reefs in the eastern Indian Ocean to understand how marine heatwaves unfold among the unique coral reefs of Western Australia.
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New Action Learning program for community service organisations in Western Australia
Friday, 23 October 2015
Community sector organisations in Western Australia will benefit from a new Action Learning program that aims to improve the capabilities of the sector’s leaders.
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Australia's first electric jet ski
Friday, 23 October 2015
A team of students from The University of Western Australia has built Australia’s first electric personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a jet ski.
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Maths Competition Attracts WA's Brightest
Friday, 23 October 2015
The University of Western Australia is proud to once again host the Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO), a competition for the state’s most gifted students in mathematics.
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UWA's Emerging Scrabble Dynasty
Friday, 23 October 2015
It’s all-Scrabble-all-the-time in the home of Jegatheva “Jay Jay” Jegathesan, our school manager in the School of Physics. Jay Jay’s sons, Rahul, 14, and Radheya, 16, are competing in this year’s World Youth Scrabble Championships, which are being hosted by UWA this Saturday, 31 October.
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Supermoon puts spotlight on new astronomy facility
Thursday, 22 October 2015
A rare astronomical event will mark the launch of Australia’s biggest astronomy education facility at Gingin next Tuesday night.
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Brewing up some business brilliance
Thursday, 22 October 2015
A future in creative consulting lies ahead for three students from The University of Western Australia who reached the finals of the Visagio Challenge.
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Finance inspiration for Hong Kong students
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) students have been inspired by a visit from a UWA Finance expert.
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Office of the Auditor General 2015 Audit
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Please note the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) will be commencing the interim audit of the University’s financial records from Monday 2 November until Friday 27 November 2015.
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UWA awarded $2.2m in national funding to fight dementia
Monday, 19 October 2015
Four researchers at The University of Western Australia have received $2.2 million in Federal Government funding to tackle the causes and impacts of dementia – the second-leading cause of death in Australia behind heart disease.
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Have your say as UWA Sport tailors their programs to better suit staff!
Monday, 19 October 2015
An active workplace is a happy workplace, and UWA Sport Pty Ltd needs your help to develop their programs, services and offerings to better suit you.
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Congratulations to our new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences!
Monday, 19 October 2015
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences announced the induction of five new Fellows from UWA at its first Annual Scientific Meeting in Canberra on 6 October.
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Appointees to New Senior Positions in Brand, Marketing and Recruitment and Admissions
Monday, 19 October 2015
Brand, Marketing and Recruitment and Admissions, both under the Community & Engagement Portfolio, have been successful in attracting new team members for new senior positions.
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The School of Indigenous Studies talks Netball and Outreach
Monday, 19 October 2015
UWA Staff Sports Fun Day is coming up on 6 November and the School of Indigenous Studies’ (SIS) netball team can’t wait.
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University Policy on Assessment - Implementation Plan Consultation
Monday, 19 October 2015
Dear colleagues,
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Research offers new insight into light detection in vertebrates
Friday, 16 October 2015
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the University of Oxford and University College London will help better understand how light detection works in vertebrates.
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New biodiversity science institute for Western Australia
Friday, 16 October 2015
The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) has officially opened at The University of Western Australia, with the aim to bring together a database for information about WA’s enormous variety of animals and plants.
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Redefining temperature with precision lasers
Friday, 16 October 2015
A team of Australian scientists has produced a precision laser device that creates an accurate international standard for temperature.
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Notice - essential foot path excavation works from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2015
Friday, 16 October 2015
Pedestrian access near service road 4 (near Fairway) will be closed from Monday 19 October to Friday 23 Friday 23 October 2015
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Shell EMI Chair elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Shell EMI Chair in Offshore Engineering Professor David White has just been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
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New research on childhood brain disorders
Thursday, 15 October 2015
A team of researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, headed by UWA Associate Professor Julian Heng, has been awarded a grant to investigate the role of genetic mutations in childhood brain disorders.
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Reid Library collections on the move
Thursday, 15 October 2015
A number of collections of books and journals in the Reid Library are currently being rearranged and relocated in preparation for an exciting refurbishment project over Summer. Please bear with us as we move items to their new or temporary locations as detailed below:
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UWA researchers can explore new avenues to be ‘Open for Collaboration’ during Open Access Week
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Next week is International Open Access Week and the University Library will be offering a number of opportunities for you to find out more about the Open Access movement, the benefits of making your research open and how the Library can help you in the process.
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Rare spearheads uncovered on Rottnest Island
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Staff and students from The University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous Studies have made a surprise discovery on an excursion to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), uncovering a rare nineteenth century glass spearhead.
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Julian Donaldson to step down as PIAF General Manager
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF) has paid tribute to outgoing General Manager Julian Donaldson who is stepping down after 10 years in the role.
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Passing of Sir James Cruthers
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
The University of Western Australia community is saddened to hear about the passing of Sir James Cruthers at the age of 90.
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Endangered freshwater fish under the microscope
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Researchers from the University of Western Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management (CENRM), Murdoch University and the Department of Fisheries have just completed one of the largest research projects on endangered freshwater fish in south-western Australia.
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Behind the scenes of the Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Research Forum
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Every year, a select number of students from Western Australian universities come together to oversee the planning of the annual Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Forum.
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24/7 opening at the Reid Library
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
From Monday 19th October through to the end of the Semester 2 examination period, the Reid Library will be open 24/7. Entry to the library after 10pm is via Campus Card swipe access and is restricted to UWA staff and students.
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Winthrop Hall - exterior restoration works
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Restorative works are being undertaken on the exterior of Winthrop Hall commencing Tuesday 13 October.
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Call for Nominations: Academic and General Staff appointments to the Academic Board
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board. Elections will be carried out by postal ballot in these two categories. Research staff should apply in the relevant category according to whether they hold an academic or general staff appointment.
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Students excel in State Government housing design competition
Monday, 12 October 2015
Twelve students from The University of Western Australia (UWA) are part of teams that came first, second and third in the State Government’s inaugural [design] ability Affordable Housing Design Competition, announced last week.
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Red dirt days for MBA students
Monday, 12 October 2015
MBA Full Time students from the UWA Business School recently spent four days in the State’s remote Pilbara region, getting to grips with large-scale mining operations.
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Pitch the Course of the Future competition closing soon! Here are some stats!
Monday, 12 October 2015
The Pitch the Course of the Future competition is coming to a close, entrants now only have 9 days (until 23 October) to get their entries in and be in the draw to win a $10K fact finding mission.
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Second Round of the Education Futures Scholarship Program Now Open!
Monday, 12 October 2015
Thank you to the staff who have submitted funding applications for the Education Futures Scholarship Program.
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New End of Trip cycling facilities now complete
Monday, 12 October 2015
In keeping with the University’s goal to support sustainable transport, Campus Management has completed two new End of Trip cycling facilities on the Crawley campus.
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Interim leadership and transition measures for the new Office of Strategy, Planning and Performance
Monday, 12 October 2015
Recruitment for a Director Strategy, Planning and Performance is currently underway.
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Four UWA researchers among chosen few for Antarctica tour
Friday, 9 October 2015
When Amanda Blythe, Sandra Kerbler, Ghislaine Platell and Melinda Fitzgerald decided to pursue a career in science at The University of Western Australia, they had no idea they would be among 78 women from around the globe selected to take part in a 21-day boat trip and adventure of a lifetime to Antarctica.
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Moray eels in knots over food
Friday, 9 October 2015
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the University of California and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has revealed unusual feeding behaviour in moray eels, one of the most elusive and important predators on coral reefs.
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Student innovation shines through at the BloomLab
Friday, 9 October 2015
For Mark Shelton, a fourth year Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) student, the Australian philosophy of 'having a go' has always been close to heart.
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Budding UWA entrepreneurs 'Start Something' with prize winning ideas
Thursday, 8 October 2015
An application to help university students mine the web for open access research, a wave energy harvesting device that uses gyroscopic technology and a solution to measure strain in mining structures with discontinuities, designed to improve safety in the resources industry.
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Medical excellence recognised as new Academy Fellows appointed
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Four leading medical scientists from The University of Western Australia have been inducted as new Fellows to the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Lecture series to accompany ‘Treasure Ships’ exhibition
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The rich and diverse art produced during the ‘Age of Spices’ will be the subject of a special lecture series presented by the Institute of Advanced Studies at The University of Western Australia and the Art Gallery of Western Australia later this month.
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Team UWA are the Spirit of the Games in 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The University of Western Australia (UWA) will be ready to take on the nation’s top universities in 2016 when the Australian University Games (UniGames) will embark on Perth, after winning the John White Spirit of the Games Award at this year’s UniGames held on the Gold Coast last week.
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Friends of the Library: October Speaker - Richard Offen
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Look Up Perth
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Multicultural Week Spring Feast, Thursday 8 October from 6pm!
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
UWA staff, friends and family are invited to join the festivities at the UWA Student Guild’s Multicultural Week Spring Feast this Thursday 8th October.
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Self-regulating coral protect themselves against ocean acidification
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
A new study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Queensland has found that the Porites cylindrica variety of coral have an in-built mechanism that protects them in environments where there is a high fluctuation in ocean pH.
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Self eHealth Success!
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
The first UWA Self eHealth Challenge has been a big success.
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Statement on the Federal Government's Decision to Delay Higher Education Reform
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
The University of Western Australia is not surprised by the announcement on 30 September that the Federal Government’s deregulation plans are now on hold.
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Relay for Life this weekend!
Monday, 5 October 2015
This weekend more than 400 UWA students and community members will spend 24 hours walking, running, and jogging laps of the Oak Lawn in pursuit of a cure for cancer.
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Leading UWA's IT Transformation
Monday, 5 October 2015
Information Technology – computers, networks, funny-looking cables, machines that go “ping”; what was once only found in dimly-lit laboratories and enthusiast garages is now commonplace in everything we do.
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Next week, Women & Super Seminar to be opened by SDVC Dawn Freshwater
Monday, 5 October 2015
Women & Super – Bridging the Gap (seminar) UniSuper speaker Gina Abuda will be introduced by SDVC Dawn Freshwater
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Celebrating International Night at UniHall
Monday, 5 October 2015
UniHallers past and present came together for a night of delicious food and mesmerising entertainment to celebrate the unique community at University Hall (UniHall) with the International Night Greek Odyssey.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 07/09/2015 to 04/10/2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS
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UWA researcher addresses the United Nations to end hunger
Friday, 2 October 2015
A Research Fellow from The University of Western Australia has spoken at the United Nations Headquarters in New York about how her research will play a role in tackling the Global Goal of “zero hunger”.
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UWA Staff Sports Fun Day: Prizes and team guidelines announced!
Friday, 2 October 2015
Traditional Sports Prizes:
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Light the Night - This Friday on the Great Court from 5:00pm
Friday, 2 October 2015
As part of a recently formed Community Partnership between UWA and the Leukaemia Foundation, the popular Light the Night event will be held on the Great Court at UWA; one of almost 100 locations across Australia to host the organised walks.
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UWA makes strong gains in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Friday, 2 October 2015
The University of Western Australia’s reputation as a global leader in higher education has been further reinforced with the publication on 1 October of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2015-2016.
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Microsoft Office 2016 not compatible with UWA’s Email and Calendaring service
Friday, 2 October 2015
Microsoft has recently released the latest version of their productivity suite Office 2016.
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Announcing the General Manager of UWA Sport
Friday, 2 October 2015
It is with pleasure that I announce that Mr Ian Fitzpatrick has been appointed as General Manager of UWA Sport.
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Antarctic warming stimulates diversity of soil fungi
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The warming of the Antarctic Peninsula could see the number of types of soil fungi in the Antarctic region increase dramatically by up to 25 per cent by the end of the century, according to research carried out by a team of British and Australian scientists.
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UWA and international team pioneer new drug analysis method
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
An international team of scientists co-led by The University of Western Australia’s Associate Professor Vincent Wallace has been working with a major biopharmaceutical company to investigate new ways to characterise protein formulations.
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UWA computer programming team qualifies for world finals in Thailand
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
The University of Western Australia has qualified to compete in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals in Phuket, Thailand held in May 2016.
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UWA students shine at Australian crops competition
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Five agricultural science undergraduate students at The University of Western Australia have excelled in the 2015 Australian Universities Crop Competition held in New South Wales last week.
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Hollywood to Bollywood 4 enthrals audiences yet again
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Hollywood to Bollywood was first conceptualized by Valli Batchelor, the event’s artistic director, and premiered in 2011 under the sponsorship of the SAEA’s Abqaiq Chapter.
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Korean rhythm and culture on display at UWA concert
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Top Korean dance and music groups will headline a ‘The Rhythm of Korea’ Concert at a one-off performance at The University of Western Australia’s Octagon Theatre on Thursday 15 October.
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Team UWA - Day's Play - Tuesday 29 Sept
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Day two of competition at the Australian University Games (UniGames) on the Gold Coast, saw all sports get underway with a mixed bag of result for Team UWA.
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Former Undergraduate Science Without Borders student publishes paper with UWA Professor
Monday, 28 September 2015
When the first group of students from Brazil came to UWA through the Science Without Borders scholarship program in 2012, Marina Schnaider Bortolotto was one of them.
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Call for Submissions for the Review of Courses. Deadline 23 October.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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Getting Serious about Gender Equality at UWA
Monday, 28 September 2015
Fay Davidson is passionate about equality and inclusion.
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Egg research cracks top prize
Friday, 25 September 2015
Researcher and chemistry student Callum Ormonde from The University of Western Australia is part of a team that has won an Ig Nobel Prize for working out how to unboil an egg.
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Eleven year cosmic search leads to black hole rethink
Friday, 25 September 2015
One hundred years since Einstein proposed gravitational waves as part of his general theory of relativity, an 11-year search performed with CSIRO’s Parkes telescope has shown that an expected background of waves is missing, casting doubt on our understanding of galaxies and black holes.
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Sharing Solutions on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Friday, 25 September 2015
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term for a range of conditions caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, often before a woman is aware of her pregnancy.
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UWA Professor leads ophthalmology training in Timor Leste
Friday, 25 September 2015
Professor David Mackey has spent a week training local doctors in Timor Leste in an effort to improve eye health services and reduce the burden of preventable eye disease.
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Mental Health Week 2015 is coming up!
Friday, 25 September 2015
Mental Health Week 2015 is coming up shortly (October 4-10) with the theme of Act, Belong, Commit.
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PLANNED OUTAGE - Network Maintenance (Unifi) - 10 October 2015 18:00 - 20:00
Friday, 25 September 2015
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2015
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Call for expressions of interest to join UWA’s Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team. Deadline 14 October.
Friday, 25 September 2015
Expressions of interest are sought for membership of the SAGE Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team, which will drive the data collection and analysis, and make recommendations to improve gender equality in the STEMM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).
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Fresh Partners: UWA partners with the Nyul Nyul Rangers
Friday, 25 September 2015
Nyul Nyul people have lived on their country — around Beagle Bay on the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley region — for thousands of years in a deep relationship with the ocean, rivers, waterholes and Pindan bushland that sustain them.
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MBA Opportunity for UWA Employees. Deadline 5 October!
Friday, 25 September 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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Visionary, cooperative frameworks the answer to bilateral relations
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Australia and Indonesia would greatly prosper through deeper and more visionary economic, security and humanitarian engagement, according to His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, speaking yesterday with the Australia-Indonesia Working Group at The University of Western Australia.
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Team UWA - Day's Play - Friday 2 Oct
Thursday, 24 September 2015
In the final day of competition at the Australian University Games, UWA teams were well represented in the finals.
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Team UWA - Day's Play - Thursday 1 Oct
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Day four of competition means one thing, it's semis and finals time! UWA is well represented in most sports' quarter and semi-finals, which will hopefully lead to more team gold medals and pennants.
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Team UWA - Day's Play - Wednesday 30 Sept
Thursday, 24 September 2015
The third day of competition at the Australian University Games saw Zak Leonhard win the gold medal in the men’s individual sabre (fencing) competition, and Patrick Hoey bring home bronze in the fiercely competitive men’s 50m freestyle (swimming) race.
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Team UWA - Day's Play - Monday 28 Sept
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Team UWA has shown some impressive competitiveness over the past three days of the Australian University Games, taking quite a few medals in the martial arts including gold in the men’s judo team event, gold in one of the men’s judo 90kg division, and dual silver in the 60kg and the 81kg divisions.
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Gold Coast could mean gold for Team UWA at the 2015 Australian University Games
Thursday, 24 September 2015
More than 370 student athletes from the University of Western Australia (UWA) will be departing this weekend for the Australian University Games (UniGames) held on the Gold Coast in Queensland from Sunday 27 September through to Friday 2 October.
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Student enrolments in agricultural science major double at UWA
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
More undergraduate students are choosing to major in agricultural science at The University of Western Australia compared with three years ago.
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Students enjoy extraordinary meeting with former Indonesian President
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Students studying the Indonesian language were given an extraordinary opportunity yesterday at The University of Western Australia during an informal private roundtable meeting with former Indonesian President His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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UWA law graduates win scholarships to Cambridge
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Two young law graduates from The University of Western Australia are heading to the UK’s Cambridge University after winning prestigious scholarships to continue their studies.
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World-leading Oceans Engineer elected to Academy Fellowship
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Described by the Royal Academy of Engineering as the “world’s most eminent expert on geotechnical design of subsea pipelines”, a UWA Oceans Engineer has gained this major distinction after just 15 years of research into the mechanics of soils, foundations and pipelines for the offshore industry.
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Notice of excavation works - service road 4 - full-road closure
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Please be aware that essential scheduled excavation works will be occurring on service road 4, and full-road closures will be in place from approximately 6.
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UWA Marketing Professor elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
The UWA Business School’s Winthrop Professor Geoff Soutar has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
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Fremantle found to be a 'global hot spot' for meteotsunamis
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Oceanographers from The University of Western Australia have discovered Fremantle has one of the highest occurrences of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) in the world.
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Former Indonesian president awarded honorary doctorate
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Former Indonesian president His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been awarded an honorary doctorate at The University of Western Australia, in recognition of his contribution to global affairs and long-term advocacy in building strong relations between Australia and Indonesia.
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Australia can move from 'mining boom' to 'dining boom'
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Australia can move from a ‘mining boom’ to a ‘dining boom’ according to talks yesterday between The University of Western Australia’s Perth USAsia Centre and former Indonesian President His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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Leading WA medical researchers recognised in national awards
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Two leading medical scientists at The University of Western Australia-affiliated Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have won National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards for work to improve treatments for heart and kidney disease.
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New scholar accommodation aims to attract brightest minds
Monday, 21 September 2015
An exciting new addition to the city’s landscape will help attract the world’s brightest minds to Western Australia.
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Interview with an athlete - Alyse Withers - Team UWA - 2015 UniGames
Monday, 21 September 2015
Find out more about Alyse Withers (19), who is studying Psychology and will be heading to UniGames 2015 as team captain of the UWA women’s Basketball team.
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Interview with an athlete - Rory Edwards - Team UWA - 2015 UniGames
Monday, 21 September 2015
Get to know this year’s Team UWA UniGames rugby captain, Rory Edwards (22), who is currently studying his Masters of professional engineering.
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Interview with an athlete - Caitlin Rooker - Team UWA - 2015 UniGames
Monday, 21 September 2015
Introducing Arts student and mad baseball/softball player and fan, Caitlin Rooker (20), who will be the captain leading the baseball team at UniGames this year.
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REX is on his way!
Monday, 21 September 2015
REX - Your new best friend for managing UWA’s key relationships
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Teaching Innovation Pays Off
Friday, 18 September 2015
Kate Offer loves teaching Law. More than that, she loves to experiment with how she teaches Law.
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Interview with an athlete - Tarquin Betuel - Team UWA - 2015 UniGames
Friday, 18 September 2015
Get to know Tarquin Betuel (22), UWA’s male Taekwon-Do competitor, who tries his luck again at this year’s UniGames, after having to pull out last year due to illness and having to rush to the hospital during UniGames 2013.
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Interview with an athlete - Patrick Hoey - Team UWA - 2015 UniGames
Friday, 18 September 2015
Introducing Patrick Hoey (23), who is a broad-shouldered, super fit and tanned swimmer who is in his last semester studying Commerce and can’t wait for his opportunity to compete in this year’s UniGames.
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SpringArts 2015 at St. George's College
Friday, 18 September 2015
St George’s College and the SAS Resources Trust are combining together on Saturday 10th October 2015 for a day of interest and enjoyment at the College.
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Research identifies new gene that causes osteoporosis
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and a number of other leading international research organisations have used one of the world’s most extensive genetics data sets to uncover a new gene associated with osteoporosis.
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New research reveals obese individuals can't switch off from food
Thursday, 17 September 2015
A new study has revealed what many health care professionals have long suspected, that obese individuals have a specific difficulty in directing their own attention away from unhealthy foods, when compared to the rest of the population.
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Research finds how to increase wheat yield during drought in rainfed environments
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Farmers in climates where late-season drought occurs frequently may be able to increase wheat yield, according to research from The University of Western Australia.
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Perth’s a river of gold and other valuable metals
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
A world first study into concentrations of gold in urban waterways, and how these change at different locations along the river and over time, has revealed the City of Perth is contributing valuable metals into the Swan River.
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Patterns reveal a hidden history in women's art
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
A fascinating exhibition showcasing the way that women artists have used pattern in their work will open at The University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery on Friday 2 October.
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UWA to be included in upcoming SAGE Pilot
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
The University of Western Australia’s recent application to participate in the Science in Australia Gender Equality (SAGE) Pilot has been accepted.
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DeMonstrable exhibition marks 20 years since the 'earmouse'
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
In October 1995 the BBC science program Tomorrow’s World aired striking footage of a mouse with a human ear growing on its back.
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Team UWA raising funds to fight blood cancer
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
What would you do if you were unexpectedly diagnosed with a life-threatening disease? For Carole Bartlett, a Research Officer in the School of Animal Biology, it’s not a hypothetical question.
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QS Ranks UWA in the Top 100
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
The University of Western Australia’s reputation as a global leader in higher education has been further reinforced with the publication this week of the QS World University Rankings 2015/2016.
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Researchers test speed of light with greater precision than before
Monday, 14 September 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Humboldt University of Berlin have completed testing that has effectively measured the spatial consistency of the speed of light with a precision ten times greater than ever before.
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Agricultural practices unknowingly cause poisoning of lake catchment
Monday, 14 September 2015
Agricultural clearing and drains installed by farmers to lower water tables and manage salinity are inadvertently impacting waterways in one of the largest and most botanically significant regions in Australia, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.
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Agricultural practices unknowingly cause poisoning of lake catchment
Monday, 14 September 2015
Agricultural clearing and drains installed by farmers to lower water tables and manage salinity are inadvertently impacting waterways in one of the largest and most botanically significant regions in Australia, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.
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Dr Shazzad Hossain wins UWA Vice Chancellor’s mid-career research award
Monday, 14 September 2015
COFS academic Dr Shazzad Hossain has been awarded a 2015 UWA Vice-Chancellor’s Mid-Career Research Award at a ceremony held during UWA’s Research Week.
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UWA to host Postgrad & Honours Expo next week
Monday, 14 September 2015
The 2015 UWA Postgrad and Honours Expo will showcase UWA’s Honours programs and more than 130 postgrad courses and research options, all designed to give our students and graduates the higher level of knowledge and expertise needed to stand out and get ahead in their career.
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Announcing our new Dean of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Monday, 14 September 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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Save the Date for UWA Staff Sports Fun Day. Friday, 6 November!
Monday, 14 September 2015
UWA Staff Sports Fun Day is your chance to get together with your colleagues for a fun afternoon of sports and activities.
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West Australian innovation could save world's biggest radio telescope millions
Monday, 14 September 2015
A signal stabilisation system that will allow frequency signals and astronomical data to flow along optical fibre cables suspended on poles could save the SKA millions of euros.
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Young scientist wins UWA's three minute thesis competition
Friday, 11 September 2015
Imagine trying to explain in just three minutes a complicated thesis that would normally take about nine hours to read.
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UWA student awarded prestigious scholarship
Friday, 11 September 2015
Graduate Aurora Milroy, from The University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous Studies, is one of three Australians to receive a prestigious 2015 UK Chevening/Charlie Perkins Scholarship, to complete a Masters degree at Oxford University.
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Final days for one-time-only Elise Blumann Exhibition
Friday, 11 September 2015
Perth audiences are running out of time to see a unique collection of works by German émigré artist Elise Blumann, many of which will soon be returned to private owners.
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The UWA Research Awards and Honours 2015
Friday, 11 September 2015
The UWA Research Awards and Honours 2015 recipients was announced at a ceremony during UWA Research Week.
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UWA Science Library renamed in Nobel Laureate's honour
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Ten years after Professor Barry Marshall’s Nobel Prize, The University of Western Australia has renamed its Science Library in his honour.
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Is Community-Led Intervention the Key to De-Radicalisation?
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
The newly appointed Co-Director of The Australian Intervention Support Hub (AISH), Dr Clarke Jones, will visit The University of Western Australia next week to present a public lecture on the relatively new field of community-led intervention as a solution to radicalisation and acts of terrorism.
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Call for Nominations for the Equality and Inclusion Committee by 23 September
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
The Equality and Inclusion Committee is an advisory committee to the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating equality, inclusivity, equity and diversity.
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Education Futures Scholarship Program
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Dear Colleagues
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Volunteer black hole hunters as good as the experts
Monday, 7 September 2015
Trained volunteers are as good as professional astronomers at finding jets shooting from massive black holes and matching them to their host galaxies, research suggests.
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Recognition for COFS paper on drained cyclic capacity of plate anchors
Monday, 7 September 2015
Géotechnique Letters has named a paper authored by COFS researchers Dr Shiaohuey Chow, Dr Conleth O’Loughlin and Professor Christophe Gaudin with Mr Riccardo Corti and Dr Andrea Diambra from the University of Bristol, as the journal’s best publication for Quarter 2, 2015.
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Pay Increase
Monday, 7 September 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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UWA to Host Perth’s Flagship Walk for Blood Cancer
Monday, 7 September 2015
For the first time in Perth, hundreds will converge on The University of Western Australia to walk together and raise funds in support of families living with blood cancer.
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A new Office of Strategy, Planning and Performance has been created in the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor’s portfolio.
Monday, 7 September 2015
The functional realignment for Strategy, Planning and Performance project and subsequent formal organisational change process has been completed and implementation has commenced.
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The current travel requisitioning and approval system, Trobexis, to be replaced by Concur in December
Monday, 7 September 2015
A project to replace the current travel requisitioning and approval system (Trobexis) is currently underway. Following a staff survey that gathered feedback on the current system and future needs, a new travel platform (Concur) has been selected for the University.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 10/08/2015 to 06/09/2015
Monday, 7 September 2015
ALCOA WORLD ALUMINA AUSTRALIA
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The Online Class Registration software (OLCR) to be replaced by Allocate+ by Semester 1 2016
Monday, 7 September 2015
The OLCR software is used by students to log their class preferences.The University aims to replace OLCR with Allocate+ by Semester 1 2016. Allocate+ will provide a dramatically improved user experience for our students and enhanced functionality for administrative and teaching coordination staff.
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NH & MRC Grant Information Session
Monday, 7 September 2015
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
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UWA pays tribute to historian Geoffrey Bolton
Friday, 4 September 2015
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues of distinguished historian Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton, who has passed away in Perth at the age of 83.
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People Power Challenges Malaysia’s PM, But Change From Within Most Likely - Graham Brown writes for The Conversation
Friday, 4 September 2015
Graham Brown, Professor of International Development at the University of Western Australia, writes for The Conversation on the topic People power challenges Malaysia’s PM, but change from within most likely
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Call for better cardiac care in the Pilbara
Friday, 4 September 2015
Health care experts are calling for a review of cardiac care services in the Pilbara after a forum attended by more than 70 healthcare professionals found local residents were receiving unacceptably low levels of care.
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COFS Awarded Australia-Korea Foundation Grant
Friday, 4 September 2015
COFS has been awarded a grant from the Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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UWA Telephony forms now available via Self Service
Friday, 4 September 2015
The UWA Telephony team are pleased to announce there are now forms available for the submission of Telephony items.
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Gerardine, early childhood education and Myles the Jazz Baby
Friday, 4 September 2015
You won’t meet someone more passionate about early childhood education than Dr. Gerardine Neylon, the Faculty of Education’s Master of Teaching Early Childhood Coordinator.
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Calls for greater action to prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide
Thursday, 3 September 2015
A leading researcher in the field of Indigenous Mental Health at The University of Western Australia has used the approach of World Suicide Prevention Day to call for united action to reduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide rates, which remain among the highest in the world.
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Friends of the Library - September Speaker - Sue Murphy
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Supply water forever whatever the weather
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Arctic study finds CO2 helps plants grow but only at low temperatures
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
A new international study involving researchers from The University of Western Australia has found that carbon dioxide (CO2) has a positive effect on producing organic material at low temperatures in the Arctic Ocean, but that this effect disappears once temperatures increase.
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Eminent Scientist to discuss the future of our coastline
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Bruce Thom AM, known as the founding father of the Australian Coastal Society (Ltd.
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Sleep disorders and the shape of your face
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Sleep disorders are estimated to cost the Australian health system $5.1 billion annually. More than half of this cost is associated with sleep apnoea which is associated with snoring and repeated periods of ‘choking’ during sleep.
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Discover UWA's best ideas at Research Week
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Find out how sleep disorders are related to the shape of your face, whether plant biology and advances in genomics could alleviate the growing global food crisis, and what our homes and communities will look like when living to over 100 is the norm.
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Perth to host global conversation on gender equality
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Former governor general Quentin Bryce, Western Australia’s Chief Justice Wayne Martin and WA Governor Kerry Sanderson are among several prominent Australian and international speakers addressing a major forum on gender equality later this week.
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New study asks why some motorists are more aggressive to cyclists
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
New research by a scientist at The University of Western Australia contradicts a commonly held view that non cyclist car drivers are more aggressive towards bike riders than motorists who are also cyclists.
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UWA research is now more discoverable thanks to the UWA Research Repository
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
UWA research is now more discoverable than ever before, thanks to the launch of the new and improved UWA Research Repository.
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UWA Professor appointed Chair of national accounting panel
Monday, 31 August 2015
UWA Business School Accounting Professor Ann Tarca has been appointed to chair the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s (AASB) Academic Advisory Panel.
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Medicare to list 30-minute breast cancer treatment
Monday, 31 August 2015
An innovative radiotherapy technique that has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of early breast cancer will become available and affordable for all eligible women under Medicare from tomorrow.
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Field Day to showcase UWA’s commitment to agriculture and rural communities
Monday, 31 August 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Farm Ridgefield near Pingelly will open its doors to the wider community at the 2015 Field Day on Friday 11 September.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2015 Newsletter
Monday, 31 August 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2015
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On the Frontline in the Fight to save the Honeybee
Monday, 31 August 2015
After nearly 20 years studying bees, Boris Baer, the director of UWA’s Centre for Integrative Bee Research, knows a thing or two about our buzzing, black-and-yellow friend, Apis mellifera.
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UWA Wears it Purple
Monday, 31 August 2015
St Catherine’s College was proud to celebrate diversity within our community by supporting Wear it Purple Day on Friday, 28 August 2015.
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Prestigious appointment for UWA public health expert
Friday, 28 August 2015
The Head of The University of Western Australia’s School of Population Health, Professor Colleen Fisher, has been appointed the new President, and Chairperson of the National Executive, for the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australia (CAPHIA).
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City to Surf road closures - Sunday 30 August
Friday, 28 August 2015
Road closures in place (Hackett Drive, Broadway, Parkway, Fairway, Myers Street and University internal ring road – from approximately 5am to 8.15am)
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UWA Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics finalist: Woodside Oil and Gas Encouragement Award
Friday, 28 August 2015
Dr. Kevin Li of UWA Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, has been selected as a finalist in the 2015 WA Innovator of the Year Woodside Oil and Gas Encouragement Award.
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What's it like for LGBTI+ young people starting their careers? Ask the LGBTI+ panel on Tuesday, 15 September!
Friday, 28 August 2015
As part of UWA Pride Week 2015, following on from the success of Out in the Workplace, a 2014 Careers Week event – Equity and Diversity, the Careers Centre, UWA Alumni and Guild Queer Department are collaborating to bring together another LGBTI+ panel.
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Schools Set to Mine the Bust for Talent
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Jackson Carr earned an honours degree in geology from the Australian National University before embarking on a career as a hydrogeologist with a Perth engineering firm.
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UWA Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations receives AHRI accreditation
Thursday, 27 August 2015
The UWA Business School’s Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations (MHRER) has received accreditation from the Australian Human Resources Institute.
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Congratulating Ania Stasinska on her promotion
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Some excellent news! Please join us in congratulating Ania Stasinska on her promotion to Level B – a very well deserved promotion.
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Congratulations to soon-to-be-Dr Cecily Strange
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Exciting news for Cecily, with the return of glowing examiner reports, and only some very minor revisions requested.
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Celebrating new Dr Atkins
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Please join us in congratulating Emily Atkins whose Doctor of Philosophy thesis entitled “The cost-effectiveness of secondary prevention of atherothrombotic disease in Western Australia” has now been awarded.
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Celebrating new Dr Atkins
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Please join us in congratulating Emily Atkins whose Doctor of Philosophy thesis entitled “The cost-effectiveness of secondary prevention of atherothrombotic disease in Western Australia” has now been awarded.
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Congratulations to the SPH recipients of the 2016 UWA Research Collaboration Awards
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
The School of Population Health would like to congratulate our SPH recipients of the 2016 UWA Research Collaboration Awards - congratulations David, Tina, Lee and Derrick!
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Wanted: world's best for Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
The world’s best young minds are invited to apply for this year’s prestigious Forrest Foundation Research Scholarships, available to international and Australian students who wish to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at one of Western Australia’s five universities.
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Library research support services on show during UWA Research Week
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
The University Library provides research assistance and services for staff and students embarking on research. Library staff are presenting several workshops during the upcoming UWA Research Week. Find out more about the services we offer by registering for a session:
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Making the Most of a Fay Gale Fellowship
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
It’s difficult to adjust to coming back to work after an extended period of parental leave. Just ask Michelle Teasdale, Senior Study Abroad Adviser in the Global Learning Office in Student Central.
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New national accounting and finance scholarships named in honour of UWA professors
Monday, 24 August 2015
Two revered professors from the UWA Business School have had their achievements recognised by the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ).
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Leading researchers recognised in Premier's Science Awards
Friday, 21 August 2015
The University of Western Australia’s reputation for producing leaders in science research and teaching was recognised tonight when three staff members were recognised in the 2015 Premier’s Science Awards.
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UWA pays tribute to 'Larrikin Angel' Veronica Brady
Friday, 21 August 2015
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues of Veronica Brady, former Professor of Literature at UWA, Catholic nun and tireless campaigner for Indigenous rights, who has passed away in Perth at the age of 86.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2015 Newsletter
Friday, 21 August 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing July 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-july-2015
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New Strategic Directions for the University Library
Friday, 21 August 2015
The University Library is pleased to launch our new strategic plan which highlights our aim to provide innovative and relevant library services to support The University of Western Australia to be a leading global university.
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Introduction of False Fire Alarm Fee – FESA
Friday, 21 August 2015
The University has been advised by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (FESA) that they will commence charging a $750 fee for attendance to a fire alarm activation that is deemed false by the attending FESA crews.
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UniSuper Events for the Month of September
Friday, 21 August 2015
On Campus Financial Adviser Day
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Recognising Safety Excellence: The 2015 Annual Safety Awards
Friday, 21 August 2015
Safety is an integral part of all University activities and operations, and there are many work areas and staff that provide outstanding leadership and effort in establishing and maintaining good safety practices and cultures.
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Announcement of Director, McCusker Centre
Friday, 21 August 2015
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Michelle Scott will be the inaugural Director of the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.
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Aboriginal communities have world's highest dementia incidence
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Research by The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Health and Ageing has confirmed that the incidence of dementia in remote Aboriginal communities is the highest in the world, with head injuries and age the greatest contributing factors.
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Global conversation on gender equality to be held in Perth
Thursday, 20 August 2015
WA Chief Justice Wayne Martin, former Australian Governor General Quentin Bryce, and WA Governor Kerry Sanderson will be among speakers addressing a major forum on gender equality next month.
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Dr Shiaohuey Chow receives grant to investigate plate anchor behaviour in sand
Thursday, 20 August 2015
COFS academic Dr Shiaohuey Chow has received a UWA Research Collaboration Award to collaborate with Dr Andrea Diambra of The University of Bristol.
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UWA pays tribute to Professor Roger Smalley
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues of Roger Smalley AM, Senior Honorary Research fellow at the UWA School of Music and one of the leading pianists, composers and teachers of composition of a generation, who has passed away in Sydney at the age of 72.
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UWA pays tribute to Professor Roger Smalley
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues of Roger Smalley AM, Senior Honorary Research fellow at the UWA School of Music and one of the leading pianists, composers and teachers of composition of a generation, who has passed away in Sydney at the age of 72.
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New research looks at how coral reef fish 'talk' to each other
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been studying the unique communication methods of young coral reef fish to learn more about how animals “talk” to each other.
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UWA student takes out top award
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
PhD student Afrooz Najafzadeh from The University of Western Australia has been awarded Researcher of the Year by the Australiasian Sonographers Association (ASA), for her significant contribution to medical sonography.
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Research provides clues about Motor Neurone Disease
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have discovered a new connection between the molecules they study and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or ALS.
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UWA sailors win Asia Pacific Student Cup
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
UWA student skipper Will Boulden (19) and his crew Sam Monkhouse (22) and Doug Campbell (20) won the Asia Pacific Student Cup 2015, which was held in Singapore at Raffles Marina, from 10-13 August 2015.
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Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships open next Monday
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Designed to attract the world’s best minds to Western Australia, the Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships are available to outstanding international and domestic students to undertake high quality research and enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at a Western Australian university.
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Astronomical Outreach for National Science Week
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
This week is National Science Week. For UWA’s researchers, postgraduate students and science communicators of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), it’s an opportunity to give back to the Western Australian community through a range of outreach and education programs.
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Australia's $10 billion 'other reef'
Monday, 17 August 2015
For the first time scientists have put a dollar value on Australia’s little talked about ‘other reef’, the Great Southern Reef, finding it contributes more than $10 billion to the Australian economy each year.
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Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training
Monday, 17 August 2015
Dear colleagues
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Nominations for the Philippa Maddern UWA Academic Staff Association Award close 17 September!
Monday, 17 August 2015
To celebrate Philippa Maddern’s life and the legacy of her inspirational leadership, UWAASA has launched this biennial award that pays tribute to exceptional Academics.
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UWA grads in TransAmerica Cycle Challenge
Friday, 14 August 2015
Congratulations to the AAMIG TransAmerica Cycle Challenge team, including four UWA alumni, who have completed their 10 week cycle across the US from Oregon to Virginia "We can therefore we will" tour!
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BloomLab encouraging WA's young innovators
Friday, 14 August 2015
Western Australia’s next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs now have help to get their ideas off the ground with the official launch of BloomLab, a collaboration between St Catherine’s College at The University of Western Australia and not-for-profit student organisation Bloom.
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UWA Travelling Scientist program adding SPICE to the Kimberley
Friday, 14 August 2015
The University of Western Australia has extended its ‘Travelling Scientist’ program to the state’s remote Kimberley region in a bid to support and inspire science teachers and their students.
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Next generation may not be able to afford home ownership, warns RBA Deputy Governor
Friday, 14 August 2015
Without assistance from family and friends, the next generation may find it difficult to afford home ownership, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Philip Lowe has told an audience at the UWA Business School.
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Student Choice Awards S1 2015 - Congratulations to Karen Upton-Davis
Friday, 14 August 2015
Students Choice Awards are out - congratulations to Karen Upton-Davis
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EECE Professor Kit Po Wong and his team are the recipients of the 2015 Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
Friday, 14 August 2015
EECE Professor Kit Po Wong and his team are the recipients of the 2015 Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics for the paper entitled “Coordinated Control of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Reactive Power and Battery Energy Storage Systems to Improve the Voltage Profile of a Residential Distribution Feeder”.
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UWA Science Library to be renamed in honour of Professor Barry Marshall
Friday, 14 August 2015
The Science Library will be officially renamed the Barry J Marshall Library in a ceremony in September celebrating the 10th anniversary of UWA Professor Barry Marshall’s Nobel Prize.
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ECM students awarded $15,000 to travel Australia for National Science Week
Friday, 14 August 2015
Students from The University of Western Australia and Mars One astronaut candidate Mr.
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Melissa Lee selected for 2015 Heidelberg Laureate Forum
Friday, 14 August 2015
A current post-graduate student of The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has been selected to participate in the third Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) from August 23rd – August 28th 2015.
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Helping NFPs attract and keep volunteers
Thursday, 13 August 2015
The University of Western Australia is teaming with the Scouts Association to work out how to attract good quality volunteers and also how to keep them.
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Contesting the Australian Early Childhood Education and Care Formula
Thursday, 13 August 2015
When it comes to early childhood education and care, Australia lags behind other developed countries such as New Zealand, Canada, UK, Sweden and Norway.
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Michael Cocjin wins a 2015 Prize for Higher Degree by Research Achievement
Thursday, 13 August 2015
COFS PhD student Michael Cocjin is the recipient of a 2015 Prize for Higher Degree by Research Achievement for his paper “Tolerably mobile subsea foundations – observations of performance”.
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Fish Tracking Study to Help Canning River Management
Thursday, 13 August 2015
A new project is underway that will monitor the movement and habitat use of south-western Australia’s largest freshwater fish, the Freshwater Cobbler.
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Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management research investigates the role the Honey-possum plays in plant pollination.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
A new CENRM research project is investigating if the endemic honey possum plays a significant role in pollination of South West Plants.
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UWA clarinet soloist wins Art Music Performance of the Year Award
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Clarinet soloist from The University of Western Australia Ashley Smith has won ‘Performance of the Year’ at the prestigious 2015 Art Music Awards in Sydney.
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Christian Porter to talk Law and Liberty at UWA
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
The Hon Christian Porter MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, will deliver a public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Friday 28 August.
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Building Chinese-Australian Relations through Digital Technologies
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
In this free public lecture as part of UWA Research Week, Associate Professors Grace Oakley and Mark Pegrum will discuss a research project funded by the Australia-China Council (ACC), where school students aged 13 – 15 years living in Australia and China produced and exchanged digital stories about their everyday lives.
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Scientists measure slow death of the Universe
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
An international team of astronomers studying 200,000 galaxies has measured the energy generated within a large portion of space more precisely than ever before, discovering that it’s only half what it was 2 billion years ago and fading – the Universe is slowly dying.
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Essential works - repainting exterior between Hackett Hall and Winthrop Hall
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Repainting of external ceilings, walls, window frames and arches between Hackett Hall and Winthrop Hall will commence on Wednesday 12 August and expected to be completed by Friday 14 August 2015.
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Executive Director of the Western Australia Health Translation Network Appointed
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Mr Malcolm McCusker, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor John Challis, currently Pro Vice Chancellor (Health and Medical Research) as the Executive Director of the WAHTN.
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UWA Book Sale - Friday 14 to Wednesday 19 August
Monday, 10 August 2015
The University branch of Save the Children Australia will hold its annual book sale in the undercroft of Winthrop Hall, below the clock tower, from 5:00pm Friday 14 August to Wednesday 19 August.
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Maintaining quality of life as we age
Monday, 10 August 2015
Increasing life expectancy has been one of the greatest successes of the modern era, but do the additional years of life mean extra years of morbidity and disability for older people? Is there evidence for interventions to prevent disability and maintain wellbeing to very high age?
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UWA to participate in the Australian Universities 2015 IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey
Monday, 10 August 2015
As of Monday 31st August 2015, this survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation!
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Less than three weeks to apply for our respiratory research grants
Monday, 10 August 2015
The Institute for Respiratory Health (formally the Lung Institute of WA) is proud to once again offer two $50,000 research grants to members of the Institute to support the investigation of specific areas of respiratory disease.
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UWA has lodged its annual public report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Monday, 10 August 2015
In accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act), I am writing to inform you that The University of Western Australia has lodged its annual public report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Agency).
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Invitation to Participate in an Important National Survey on Models of Intensive Mode Teaching
Monday, 10 August 2015
The Australian Government Depart of Education Office for Learning and Teaching has commissioned The University of Western Australia, RMIT University, and University of Tasmania to undertake a strategic priority project to support and improve students’ experiences of capability development in courses with intensive mode teaching.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 13/07/2015 to 09/08/2015
Monday, 10 August 2015
ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS
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Applications for the Fay Gale Fellowship 2016 now open!
Monday, 10 August 2015
Are you seeking to develop your career further in 2016?
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MBA Opportunity for UWA Employees
Monday, 10 August 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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UWA Staff Community Choir – register your interest now!
Monday, 10 August 2015
Group singing has proven physical and emotional benefits, including helping to reduce stress.
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BI&TS: Complete the 2015 University IT Benchmark Staff Survey for your chance to win a $250 Visa prepaid gift card
Monday, 10 August 2015
The University of Western Australia is again participating in a benchmarking exercise on IT service quality. This exercise will permit us to compare our service quality with other Universities in Australian and New Zealand.
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Harnessing the power of music
Monday, 10 August 2015
Lee Stupart, Academic Services Manager at UWA Business School, has developed some unexpected skills while working on campus.
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Landmark youth mental health survey released
Friday, 7 August 2015
Research conducted by the Telethon Kids Institute in collaboration with the University of Western Australia has found one in seven Australian four to 17 year olds had a mental health disorder, a prevalence that has remained relatively stable since the last survey was conducted in 1998.
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Fugro Scholarship Awarded
Friday, 7 August 2015
Mr Wangcheng Zhang, a PhD candidate at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS), is the inaugural recipient of the Fugro Scholarship in Offshore Geotechnics.
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New BHP Billiton Research Fellow in Engineering for Remote Operations
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Engineering asset management expert, Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz, has been appointed the new BHP Billiton Research Fellow in Engineering for Remote Operations (ERO) at The University of Western Australia.
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Research a boost for agriculture
Thursday, 6 August 2015
The journal ‘Ecology and Society’ has published recent findings by researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management that will help the agricultural industry develop sustainable land management strategies.
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CENRM talks science on ABC radio
Thursday, 6 August 2015
CENRM and UWA Albany has launched a fortnightly segment on ABC Great Southern Radio.
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Visit the Library on Open Day
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Coming to the UWA Open Day on Sunday 9th August? The University Library has a range of activities planned for Open Day to help you explore our libraries.
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Why honey bee sex can be dangerous
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
A discovery by scientists at UWA that a widespread fungus that causes dysentery in honey bees can be sexually transmitted may impact bee breeding programs world-wide.
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Topping out event marks milestone for marine research centre
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
On Friday 31 July, more than fifty guests and building contractors attended a ‘topping out’ ceremony for the new $60.
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Friends of the Library - August Speaker - Professor Bill Leadbetter
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
What have the Romans done for us?
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Please ensure your work areas and surrounds are tidy and well-presented before leaving for the weekend.
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
As you will be aware, this Sunday 9 August is UWA's Annual Open Day where the University will be on display.
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Australians and War at The University of Western Australia
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
This Thursday 6 August The University of Western Australia will commemorate one of the bloodiest chapters in Australia’s military history with the opening of Australians and War.
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Topping Out Event Marks Milestone for New Indian Ocean Marine Centre
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
On Friday 31 July, more than fifty guests and building contractors attended a ‘topping out’ ceremony for the new $60.6 million Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre at The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Crawley campus.
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Annual Women in Agriculture networking breakfast Wednesday 12th of August
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
The UWA Students of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (SNAGS) group are pleased to invite you to attend the Annual Women in Agriculture networking breakfast to be held 7:30am on Wednesday 12th of August at the University Club at The University of Western Australia.
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Pitch the Course of the Future at Open Day
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
It’s almost impossible to know what careers might exist in the future.
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The UWA Shop is now open online
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
The official UWA Shop is now open online. Visit ShopUWA before Sunday, 16 August and you’ll get an awesome 20% off your order. Simply use the discount code when processing your order.
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UWA VIVE - Vacation, Internship, Volunteering and Experience Fair 11 August
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Having a degree is only the start. Employers also want students to have industry experience. Research shows that having work experience significantly increases graduates chances of getting employment and is highly valued by employers.
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Andrzej Breaks New Ground with UWA Blogs
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Dr. Andrzej (pronounced “And-Jey”) Gwizdalski, a research fellow in the School of Social Sciences, loves to talk blogging, technology and teaching.
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New collaboration offers support for child health research
Monday, 3 August 2015
BrightSpark, the Raine Medical Research Foundation and The University of Western Australia have joined forces to contribute to vital child health research.
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Paul Ostergaard, former EECE student, made Engineer Australia’s Top 100 Most Influential Engineers list
Monday, 3 August 2015
UWA Alumni and former EECE student, Paul Ostergaard, made Engineers Australia’s list of Top 100 Most Influential Engineers.
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UWA Researcher Amy Page Young Pharmacist of the Year
Friday, 31 July 2015
A PhD student at The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Health and Ageing has been named the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Young Pharmacist of the Year.
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UWA expert says MH370 search area is consistent with research findings
Friday, 31 July 2015
Scientists at The University of Western Australia say there is a consistency between the current search area at Reunion Island and where debris from missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 could have drifted to, based on their research.
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How parasitic plants know when to attack
Friday, 31 July 2015
An international team of researchers, including scientists at The University of Western Australia, have discovered how parasitic plants, which steal their nutrients from other living plants, have evolved with the ability to detect and attack their hosts.
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UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre shapes up
Friday, 31 July 2015
The beginning of semester marks a fresh start for the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre. The facility has undergone refurbishments during the semester break and presents itself with new workout zones and an updated gym layout timely for the start of semester 2.
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Nitrogen loss in soils unearthed
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have challenged the current understanding about which microorganisms carry out important nitrogen transformations in semi-arid agricultural soils.
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SymbioticA's Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr Announced as Visiting Faculty at the Royal College of Art, London
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Catts and Zurr are artists, researchers and curators, whose work explores the philosophical and ethical considerations of new technological approaches to life, including regenerative biology and synthetic biology.
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UWA team claims second place nationwide in UBS Investment Banking Challenge
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Four UWA Business School students have won second place nationwide in the 2015 UBS Investment Banking Challenge.
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COFS and Carnegie Wave Energy win grant to develop new anchoring systems for wave energy converters
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
Researchers from the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) and Carnegie Wave Energy (Carnegie) have won a $460,000 grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Start your pursuit at UWA Open Day
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Future students will be able to find out everything they need to know about The University of Western Australia at this year’s Open Day on Sunday 9 August, from 10am to 4pm.
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Dorothy Hewett award to support WA literary talent
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
UWA Publishing, in partnership with Copyright Agency Limited and ABC 720 Perth, has established a new award for an unpublished manuscript in Western Australia, a state that has produced some of the nation’s finest writers and thinkers.
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Shuan Hern Lee performs at International Young Musicians Festival in Armenia
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Shuan Hern Lee has recently been performing overseas once again. This time in Yerevan, Armenia where he enjoyed being part of the 5th New Names International Young Musicians Music Festival in June.
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Critical power maintenance (Crawley campus) – completed successfully
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Campus Management is pleased to confirm the critical maintenance to the University’s power supply was successfully completed last weekend.
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Trialling new environmentally friendly weed control spray
Monday, 27 July 2015
A new, environmentally friendly weed control spray will be trialled on the Crawley campus.
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Sharing UWA’s Environmental Expertise
Monday, 27 July 2015
Professor Carolyn Oldham of the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering knows about the wealth of environmental knowledge at UWA.
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UWA Environment Seminar Series has begun. See the schedule!
Monday, 27 July 2015
UWA Staff, Postgraduate and Undergraduate students are invited to come along to our Environment Seminars - which start up again in August.
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Save the Children Book Sale at UWA opens Friday 14 August
Monday, 27 July 2015
The annual Save the Children Book Sale at UWA will open at 5pm on Friday 14 August in the Undercroft of Winthrop Hall.
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UniSuper events for the month of August
Monday, 27 July 2015
On Campus Financial Adviser Day
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Please don’t install Windows 10 on your UWA-owned computer.
Monday, 27 July 2015
Microsoft has announced that the next version of the Windows operating system, Windows 10, will be released shortly. Many staff may have already seen a free upgrade offer appear on their home computers.
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Investment in training and development will benefit Australian Not-for-Profit sector
Friday, 24 July 2015
A new report on the long-term viability of the Australian Not-for-Profit sector will be launched at the UWA Centre for Social Impact this coming Thursday.
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Gene Investigation Reaches Finals in Eureka Prizes
Friday, 24 July 2015
A major international project, led by UWA Professor Alistair Forrest from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, is a finalist in the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Biomechanical engineer wins Humboldt Research award
Friday, 24 July 2015
An internationally recognised biomechanical engineer from The University of Western Australia has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award in Germany.
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Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Celebration
Friday, 24 July 2015
Indigenous Health is not usually synonymous with good news, but a reception at UWA this week showed that generosity, collaboration and research is a winning formula in promoting Healthy Minds and Healthy Lives for Indigenous peoples in Australia.
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Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Celebration
Friday, 24 July 2015
Indigenous Health is not usually synonymous with good news, but a reception at UWA this week showed that generosity, collaboration and research is a winning formula in promoting Healthy Minds and Healthy Lives for Indigenous peoples in Australia.
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UWA Project to tap into millions of years of plant history
Thursday, 23 July 2015
A new project being carried out by The University of Western Australia will look at ‘plant communities’ that took millions of years to assemble, to try to understand the mechanisms allowing them to persist for such a long time.
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Shrimp’s ‘scary’ blue light helps scientists
Thursday, 23 July 2015
An enzyme squirted out of deep sea shrimp causing a bright blue burst to scare away predators is the key to innovative scientific work to develop new therapies for serious human diseases.
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Research into human body cell behaviour reveals interesting results
Thursday, 23 July 2015
Researchers from Western Australia, Japan and Germany have collaborated to create the first map of cell-to-cell communication between the hundreds of cell types which make up our bodies.
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UWA music staff and graduates selected as finalists in APRA awards
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Four graduates from The University of Western Australia’s School of Music have been named as finalists in this year’s APRA Art Music Awards.
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New UWA program to encourage budding entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
The University of Western Australia, through its IQ initiative, has kicked off a new program designed to encourage and foster entrepreneurship among researchers and post-graduate research students.
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From the Dean of Arts: Changes to Major Offerings in Arts
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
It has come to my attention that there is some concern amongst students regarding changes to three Major offerings within the Arts Faculty. I would like to provide some clarification on this decision.
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Audrey Appudurai launches first SymbioticA PhD grad show
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Cernentia: exploring the visual perception of lungfishes without eyesAudrey Appudurai's graduating exhibition will be the first PhD show from SymbioticA's academic programme.
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Donny's Long Journey
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Donny Imberlong has made a 2,500 kilometre journey to UWA but his biggest challenge to date has not been the distance.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2015 Newsletter
Monday, 20 July 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing June 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2015
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Critical maintenance to Crawley Campus Power Infrastructure 24-26 July - Updated as of 20/7/15
Monday, 20 July 2015
From Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2015 Western Power is undertaking critical maintenance to the University’s power infrastructure at the Crawley Campus (including the Ken and Julie Michael Building).
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Guild: Cheap Coffee and More!
Monday, 20 July 2015
The UWA Student Guild is still offering you student-priced coffee when you show your UWA staff card in any Guild cafe this week. That’s just $2.40 for a flat white, cappuccino or latte, for example.
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Success at 2015 Telstra WA Business Awards
Friday, 17 July 2015
Perth Barrister and Associate Professor from The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Forensic Science Judith Fordham and her business partner Steve Roast are celebrating after taking out the prestigious title of 2015 Telstra WA Micro Business Award for their unique, multi-disciplinary law practice, Fordham and Roast.
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Science Education and Research Takes Centre Stage
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Up to 150 delegates from around the world gathered in Perth to attend the 46th Annual Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) Conference held earlier this month at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA with the winning edge at the World University Games
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
UWA student athletes Holly Barratt (swimming) and Lilian Hedges (water polo) have swum away from the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea, with gold medals and helped the Australian Uniroos to their most successful University Games with a record 19 medals.
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Searching for happiness: One rower’s journey to escape consumer culture
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
This December, athlete Matteo Perucchini will take on the biggest challenge of his life. He will row solo across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the TALISKER Whisky Atlantic Challenge: the number one ocean endurance race and one of the toughest endurance events on the planet.
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UWA finalists at Premier's Science Awards
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
The University of Western Australia congratulates seven of its academics who are among 13 finalists announced at the Premier’s Science Awards.
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Library closures on Saturday 25th July
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Due to a planned campus power outage on Saturday 25th July, all libraries on the Crawley campus (Reid, Science, Law and Music) will be closed. The EDFAA Library and Medical and Dental Library will both be unaffected by this and will be open from 9am-5pm on that day.
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Call all UWA staff to conquer cancer
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research needs your help in raising awareness for cancer research.
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BI&TS PLANNED OUTAGE - UniConnect VPN Service Upgrade - 22 July 2015 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
BUSINESS INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Enjoy cheap coffee while the students are away
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
How does $2.40 for a latte sound? UWA staff can enjoy Guild member prices on coffee at all Guild cafes until the end of winter break (Friday 24th July). Just show your UWA staff card when paying!
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What happens when cosmic giants meet galactic dwarfs?
Monday, 13 July 2015
New research from The University of Western Australia has shed new light on the way galaxies grow and evolve.
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Furniture waste collection 20 – 22 July on Crawley, Nedlands, QEII and Park Avenue sites
Monday, 13 July 2015
An organised collection of University-owned furniture waste will take place on the Crawley, Nedlands, QEII and Park Avenue sites from Monday 20 July until Wednesday 22 July.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 15/06/2015 to 12/07/2015
Monday, 13 July 2015
ARC INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION RESEARCH HUBS
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Info Session: Weekend to end Women’s Cancers
Monday, 13 July 2015
One weekend can save a life!
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Info Session: Ride to Conquer Cancer
Monday, 13 July 2015
2 days. Over 200kms. 1 epic ride.
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Calling all UWA staff to conquer cancer
Monday, 13 July 2015
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research needs your help in raising awareness for cancer research.
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UWA IQ takes on Innovation
Monday, 13 July 2015
UWA is full of people doing new and exciting things. The team of UWA staff responsible for delivering a new project, the UWA Innovation Quarter (UWA IQ), is no exception. The ‘Innovation’ word is one that permeates every single thing they do.
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Friends of the Library – July Speaker – Terry Hoyne
Friday, 10 July 2015
Return to tradition – the DOBAG Project and the future of village carpet weaving in Turkey
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Notice of works - outside Octagon and Arts buildings'
Friday, 10 July 2015
Please be aware that sections of the pedestrian path between the Octagon Building and the Arts Building -adjacent to Riley Oval, will have limited pedestrian access from approximately 7am Monday 13 July to 5pm Friday 17 July.
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Notice of works occurring – Mathematics Building (223) – asbestos removal
Thursday, 9 July 2015
There will be a number of activities occurring within the Mathematics Building (223) to remove identified asbestos containing materials.
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Science Library and ground floor cafe - essential power shut-down
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Please be aware that there will be a power shut-down within the Science Library north and ground floor café from approximately 8am Tuesday 14 July to 8pm Friday 17 July.
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Angus Turner appointed inaugural director of Lions Outback Vision
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
The Western Australian ophthalmologist who founded Lions Outback Vision, a specialist eye health service for regional and remote communities, has been appointed the inaugural McCusker Director of the service.
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New Perth Energy scholarship for Business students
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
UWA Bachelor of Commerce students will be eligible for a new scholarship sponsored by electricity and gas retailer Perth Energy.
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New research centres to support breastfeeding mothers a world first
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Mothers, breastfeeding infants, families and the community will benefit from the creation of major new research positions in human lactation (breastfeeding) at The University of Western Australia, as a result of a $8.
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UWA celebrates NAIDOC Week
Monday, 6 July 2015
As part of NAIDOC Week, UWA would like to acknowledge the achievement of UWA Graduate Dr Gemma Johnston who was awarded Tertiary Scholar of the Year for 2015, recently at the NAIDOC Awards night.
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National teaching fellowship for UWA leader
Monday, 6 July 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Denise Chalmers, one of Australia’s leading experts in teaching and learning in higher education, has received a 2015 National Senior Teaching Fellowship from the Federal Government’s Office for Learning and Teaching.
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Simplifying diagnosis of diabetes in remote indigenous settings
Monday, 6 July 2015
Researchers have found a way of simplifying the diagnosis of diabetes in Indigenous Australians living in remote health care settings, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
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UWA pays tribute to Professor Geoffrey Shellam
Monday, 6 July 2015
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends and colleagues of Geoffrey Shellam, UWA Professor of the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Co-Director of The Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training, who has passed away at the age of 71.
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UWA Engineering students visit Broome
Monday, 6 July 2015
A team of 12 engineering student ambassadors from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics flew to Broome to take part in the Kimberley Cup, an annual school sporting carnival coordinated by Broome Senior High School.
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From the DVC (Community & Engagement): The Disestablishment of the International Centre.
Monday, 6 July 2015
In the context of an increasing competitive environment, the 2014 Functional Review identified the need to enhance our ability to recruit and admit the best students.
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Opportunities for Developing Your Career
Monday, 6 July 2015
The University is committed to the ongoing development of professional and general staff with an increase in the financial support available to professional staff through the Professional Staff Development Grants.
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Institute for Respiratory Health Research Grants now open!
Monday, 6 July 2015
The Institute for Respiratory Health (formally the Lung Institute of WA) is proud to once again be offering two $50,000 research grants to support the investigation of specific areas of lung disease.
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From the DVC (Research): UWA Research Week website now live
Monday, 6 July 2015
I am pleased to announce the launch of the UWA 2015 Research Week Website.
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The flight path of Angel
Monday, 6 July 2015
Every student embarks on a unique journey of discovery. For Angel Hayward, the journey may just be starting.
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New Chair to support aquaculture industry
Friday, 3 July 2015
Professor Peter Cook, of UWA’s Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management in Albany, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the international Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
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Financial Services move to 55 Broadway
Friday, 3 July 2015
Financial Services move in to 55 Broadway first-floor and ground-floor
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Re-laying new carpet in Social Sciences Building (352)
Friday, 3 July 2015
Re-laying new carpet in Social Sciences Building (352)
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Arnhem Land community-driven mental health program being used as case study for rest of country
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Professor Pat Dudgeon was one of the National Mental Health Commissioners visiting Elcho Island and the Galiwin'ku team who deliver a disaster response to the community following cyclones.
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Arnhem Land community-driven mental health program being used as case study for rest of country
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Professor Pat Dudgeon was one of the National Mental Health Commissioners visiting Elcho Island and the Galiwin'ku team who deliver a disaster response to the community following cyclones.
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World-leading ophthalmologist wins Churchill Fellowship
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Professor David Mackey, one of the world’s leading researchers in the genetics of eye disease, has received a 2015 Churchill Fellowship.
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Notice of works occurring - service road 4 - half-road closure
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
UPDATE - FRIDAY 17 JULY
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Gas supply affected in your building
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
UWA’s Campus Management has isolated the gas supply to various buildings as a result of disruption caused by construction works. Whist the issue is being rectified the supply of gas will remain isolated until it is safe to return its flow.
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Outcomes of the Senior Leadership Team's strategic retreat
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
The University’s senior leadership team of the Executive and the Deans held its second annual strategic retreat from 23-25 June in York.
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UniSuper events for the month of July
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Financial Adviser Day Tuesday 14 July - 55 Broadway
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Winthrop Singers set to soar in Singapore
Monday, 29 June 2015
The University of Western Australia’s premier choir will travel to Singapore this weekend to participate in a rare performance of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony as “a gift to the entire nation” in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday.
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Essential electrical upgrade - ALVA
Monday, 29 June 2015
Essential electrical upgrade to ALVA building from Tuesday 30 June to Monday 13 July.
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Essential electrical upgrade - Winthrop Hall
Monday, 29 June 2015
Works at Winthrop Hall – Monday 29 June to Wednesday 8 July
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UWA code debugging tool succeeds at WA information technology awards
Monday, 29 June 2015
A postgraduate student project has been recognised in Western Australia's premier Information and Communications Technologies awards.
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Geoff makes the move to UWA
Monday, 29 June 2015
What would you do if you were offered a job you couldn’t refuse, but had to leave your partner, children and grandchildren on the other side of the world?
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Military honours for UWA MBA student
Friday, 26 June 2015
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Squadron Leader Anton Vojkovic has faced many challenges over his career.
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New Research Support Programme offering help for busy researchers
Friday, 26 June 2015
The University Library is now offering a regular programme of research support workshops aimed at postgraduate research students and early career researchers.
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Good luck to our 10 Uniroos for the Summer Universiade!
Friday, 26 June 2015
Ten UWA student athletes have today been farewelled and wished the best of luck as they depart for Gwangju, Korea, to represent Australia in the 2015 Summer Universiade.
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UWA students to represent Australia at World University Games
Friday, 26 June 2015
Ten students from The University of Western Australia have been selected to represent Australia in the 28th Summer World University Games which take place in Gwangju, Korea between 3 and 14 July 2015.
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West Perth student wins State Brain Bee Challenge
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Year 10 student Zhong Xien Yeoh from Shenton College who lives in West Perth has won the State championships at the Australian Brain Bee Challenge and will go on to represent WA at the National Championships in December.
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Weekend library cleaning closures
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
In response to your feedback about the cleanliness of the libraries, deep cleaning will be taking place over the inter-semester vacation period.
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Preserving Biodiversity in Our Native Gardens and Verges
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
South-western Australia is a global biodiversity hotspot, where the greatest plant diversity is found on the most severely phosphorus-impoverished soils in Kwongan (or Kwongkan).
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The Most Good You Can Do: An evening with philosopher Peter Singer
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Australian-born philosopher Peter Singer, once described by the New Yorker as”… the most controversial philosopher alive” will visit UWA on 14 July to give a public talk on what he calls ‘Effective Altruism’.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2015 Newsletter
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2015
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Enhancing Serendipity in the Digital Humanities
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Serendipity often plays a significant role for humanities researchers – or at least their research tends to incorporate the making of what appear to be accidental or fortuitous connections between apparently unrelated phenomena.
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The Giants help PIAF win national award
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
The Perth International Arts Festival’s biggest-ever event has won a Helpmann Award for Best Special Event as well as 13 prestigious Helpmann Award nominations for artists and performers at the 2015 Festival.
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Where are we heading with Australia’s red meat industry?
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
With demand for protein likely to increase as global incomes rise, what does Australia need to do to maintain its competitive export market? The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture will examine these and other agricultural-related issues during its annual Industry Forum next month.
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Perth International Arts Festival wins Helpmann Award for Best Special Event
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to have received a Helpmann Award for Best Special Event and a further 13 prestigious Helpmann Award nominations for artists and performers at the 2015 Festival.
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UWA physicists celebrate advance in search for gravitational waves
Monday, 22 June 2015
An international collaboration of scientists, including a team from The University of Western Australia, has upgraded United States gravitational wave detectors to bring the instruments to sensitivities that are expected to directly detect and measure gravitational waves for the first time.
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Dr Gemma Johnston, NAIDOC Tertiary Scholar of the year
Monday, 22 June 2015
At the recent NAIDOC Awards Night, UWA Graduate, Dr Gemma Johnston was awarded Tertiary Scholar of the Year for 2015.
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Inter-semester vacation opening hours
Monday, 22 June 2015
If you’re planning to visit or contact one of the UWA libraries during the inter-semester period, remember to check the opening hours. These hours will be in effect until Sunday 26th July 2015.
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Chemistry Lecture Theatres - asbestos removal - updated Thursday 23 July 2015
Monday, 22 June 2015
Please find below activity updates occurring within the Chemistry Lecture Theatres (210) to remove identified asbestos containing materials from the roof.
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2014/2015 Payment Summaries now available
Monday, 22 June 2015
Dear ColleaguesHuman Resources wishes to advise that the 2014/2015 Payment Summaries (Group Certificate) will be available in the Employee Self Service (ESS) from Friday, 3 July 2015.
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Discount codes available for Swan River Run and City to Surf. Join Team UWA!
Monday, 22 June 2015
Swan River Run - Sunday 26 July 2015Joint Team UWA and walk or run the 4km or 12km course from the city, along the stunning Swan River all the way to the finish line on UWA's Riley Oval.
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MBA Opportunity for UWA Employees
Monday, 22 June 2015
Dear Colleagues,It gives me great pleasure to inform you of an opportunity for one ongoing/tenured staff member (academic or professional) to undertake an MBA Full Time through the UWA Business School.
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Professional Staff Development Grants - online system from 6 July
Monday, 22 June 2015
Dear Colleagues,The University of Western Australia is committed to the ongoing development of professional and general staff, as demonstrated through the increase to funding to the Staff Development Grants to $200,000 in 2014.
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Classifications Review Committee Representatives
Monday, 22 June 2015
Dear Colleagues,The Professional and General Staff Agreement 2014 provides for the establishment of the Classifications Review Committee (CRC).
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UWA’s Western Australian Centre for Rural Health picks up business excellence award
Monday, 22 June 2015
Innovative rural placement programs and their unique cultural immersion components for Allied Health students in Mid West WA impressed judges in Geraldton.
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UWA student athletes take on world’s best at 2015 Summer Universiade
Monday, 22 June 2015
Badminton has opened a lot of doors for UWA law student, Elliott Clutterbuck.
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Australia’s brainiest students put to the test
Friday, 19 June 2015
More than 100 brainy Year 10 students from WA are preparing to compete in the State championships at the Australian Brain Bee Challenge to be held on Tuesday 23 June at The University of Western Australia.
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Lucky Library survey prize winners
Friday, 19 June 2015
Congratulations to the two lucky students who won prizes just for participating in the 2015 Library InSync Student Survey. Francesca and Petra both won an Apple Watch (Sport) and were presented with their prizes in the Reid Library on Tuesday 2nd June.
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Murujuga Marni Rock Art of the Macropod Hunters and Mollusc Harvesters By Ken Mulvaney
Friday, 19 June 2015
The genesis for this study came out of the industrial development of the Burrup, once one of the forty-‐two islands of the Dampier Archipelago, located on the Pilbara region’s coast of Western Australia.
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Shark deterrent research reveals interesting results
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Shark researchers from the Neuroecology Group at The University of Western Australia have released the results of their WA State Government-funded research into the effectiveness of a range of novel and commercial shark deterrents.
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Refurbishment works - 55 Broadway
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Building works to accommodate our Financial Services colleagues on the first floor of 55 Broadway will re-commence this week.
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UWA welcomes the Dalai Lama to Perth
Monday, 15 June 2015
The University of Western Australia is delighted to have welcomed the enlightening and internationally respected figure, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, who today spoke at UWA on ‘The importance of Education’.
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Vinka inspires Indigenous youth with university success
Monday, 15 June 2015
Vinka Barunga was one of those kids who always wanted to put on band-aids and take temperatures. She doesn't remember a time when she didn't want to be a doctor.
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Over $1 million in scholarships awarded to UWA Business School students
Monday, 15 June 2015
The UWA Business School has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and prizes to its highest achieving students this year.
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Urgent action needed to tackle ear disease in Indigenous children
Monday, 15 June 2015
The recipient of an inaugural award to recognise his outstanding contribution to closing the Indigenous health gap is urging the Federal Government to recognise hearing loss in Indigenous children as a serious problem that needs immediate action.
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Pets help owners meet people and make friends
Monday, 15 June 2015
Pets play an important role in developing healthy neighbourhoods by helping their owners to meet people, make friends and even gain emotional and practical support from these friendships, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Temporary bay closures at car park 23
Monday, 15 June 2015
There are temporary car parking bay closures at car park 23 (located next to the UWA Boat Shed). This is due to emergency works on a blocked sewer line below the car park.
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Staff exclusive for WINTERarts 2015
Monday, 15 June 2015
The UWA campus in winter is too cold, too quiet and too empty.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 19/05/2015 to 14/06/2015
Monday, 15 June 2015
A FOUNDATION BUILDING STRENGTH INC
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From the DVC (Research): Qualtrics Survey Tool is now available for the conduct of surveys
Monday, 15 June 2015
Dear Colleagues,
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Calling for nominations for the Philippa Maddern UWA Academic Staff Association Award
Monday, 15 June 2015
Dear Colleague,
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Dalai Lama to visit UWA
Friday, 12 June 2015
The UWA Student Guild is pleased to welcome His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, who will speak at UWA on the importance of education on Monday 15 June.
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ATCO Australia scholarship helps Amy pursue Accounting dream
Friday, 12 June 2015
UWA Business School student Amy Darby has been presented with the 2015 ATCO Australia Undergraduate Scholarship in recognition and support of her ongoing efforts to complete a Bachelor of Commerce.
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"Beyond the Teaching Nursing Home" Community Partnership wins UWA Excellence in Teaching award
Friday, 12 June 2015
At the annual UWA Excellence in Teaching award ceremony last night, the ‘Beyond the Teaching Nursing Home – Community Partnership of Learning and Care’ was the winner in the category of “Programs that Enhance Learning”.
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UWA graduate to cycle across Antarctica
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Five years after becoming the first woman to cycle 22,000 kilometres across Africa from west to east, adventurer Kate Leeming is preparing to tackle her greatest challenge – to be the first person to cycle across Antarctica via the South Pole.
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Clough scholarships encourage next generation of talented engineers
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Two of The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) most promising engineering students, Elizabeth Duguid and Mark Musulin, have been awarded Clough Engineering Scholarships to complete their Masters in Professional Engineering.
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Clough scholarships encourage next generation of talented engineers
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Two of The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) most promising engineering students, Elizabeth Duguid (EECE) and Mark Musulin (MECH), have been awarded Clough Engineering Scholarships to complete their Masters in Professional Engineering.
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UWA engineering students take smarter city energy idea to Paris
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Engineering students Rowan Heinrich and Claire Quy, from The University of Western Australia, have been selected as one of the finalist teams of Go Green in the City 2015 and will travel to Paris to present their smarter city energy idea and business case at the end of July.
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When Allies “Misspeak” - Mark Beeson writes for the Australian Institute of International Affairs
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Mark Beeson writes for the Australian Institute of International Affairs on the topic of When Allies “Misspeak”
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Dedicated social workers win statewide awards for excellence
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Senior Social Worker Fran McGrath has been awarded the title of 2015 WA Social Worker of the Year at the sixth annual statewide awards, recognising social workers from across Western Australia.
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Small changes have large benefits for crop breeding
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a new method for breeding crops that will improve the potential for long-term, sustainable genetic improvement.
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Entrepreneurial protégés shine in Microsoft competition
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Four teams of Entrepreneurship students from the UWA Business School have reached the semi-final stage of Microsoft’s Protégé 2015 Competition and will complete with 12 other teams from across Australia.
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Staff and graduates earn Queen's Birthday Honours
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Six staff members and 10 graduates of The University of Western Australia have been honoured by their inclusion on the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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UWA student athletes selected to represent Australia at the World University Games in Korea
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Ten UWA students are among those who have been selected to represent Australia at the 28th Summer World University Games in Gwangju, Korea, from 3-14 July 2015.
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IS Hazard Notice: Due to maintenance, Email and Calendaring Services may run slowly on Sunday, 21 June
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
INFORMATION SERVICES
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UWA student athletes to take on 5 top Asian Universities at BIG in Hong Kong
Monday, 8 June 2015
A team of nearly 30 UWA students and three staff will be travelling to Hong Kong later this month to take part in the 26th Biennial Intervarsity Games (BIG).
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Bring One, Get One Tree: Bring along your KeepCup to save 30c on your coffee, cut down on waste AND help revegetate our local environment!
Monday, 8 June 2015
The UWA Student Guild Environment Department is excited to announce that for every coffee sold in a KeepCup in the Reid and Science Library Cafes until Friday 19th June, a native plant will be donated to a local revegetation project.
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Online Performance Development and Appraisal Workshop now available! (A pre-requisite for face-to-face PDA workshops.)
Monday, 8 June 2015
The Online PDA Workshop is now available for self-enrolment through the University Learning Management System (LMS). This online workshop is a pre-requisite for attendance at the face to face two hour PDA workshops (for both reviewers and reviewees).
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UniSuper events for the month of June
Monday, 8 June 2015
Here is the list of UniSuper events for June 2015:
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FYI: The Lung Institute of WA is now known as the Institute for Respiratory Health
Monday, 8 June 2015
The Lung Institute of WA has undergone a rebrand, and is now known as the Institute for Respiratory Health.
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UWA’s ALLY Network Builds on Success
Monday, 8 June 2015
In May, UWA was ranked – yet again – in the Top 10 employers for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex) inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equality Index. The award marks the fifth year in a row UWA has been included in the annual list.
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Kelp forests impacted when underwater worlds collide
Friday, 5 June 2015
Tropical and temperate species have evolved separate from one another in different ecosystems, but researchers are now discovering what happens when climate-driven changes break down these long-standing geographic barriers.
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Evidence Of Oldest Human Occupation In Mid-West Discovered
Friday, 5 June 2015
A rock shelter in the Weld Range provides evidence of the oldest human occupation in the Mid-West region of Western Australia, a research project partnered between The University of Western Australia and Wajarri Traditional Owners has discovered.
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Harnessing social capital can boost crop production
Friday, 5 June 2015
Agricultural development in Timor-Leste and other developing countries can be improved by harnessing social relationships, according to a study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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New treatment hope for pregnant women with high blood pressure
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Exciting research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has found new answers for pregnant women with high blood pressure, which is also a characteristic of the serious condition, pre-eclampsia.
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Evidence of oldest human occupation in Mid-West discovered
Thursday, 4 June 2015
A rock shelter in the Weld Range provides evidence of the oldest human occupation in the Mid-West region of Western Australia, a research project partnered between The University of Western Australia and Wajarri Traditional Owners has discovered.
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WA first - UWA colleges begin car sharing
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Western Australia’s first car sharing program has been launched at The University of Western Australia to help make more parking spaces available for students, staff and visitors.
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Online PDA workshop now available for self enrolment through LMS
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
The Online PDA Workshop is now available for self-enrolment through the University Learning Management System (LMS).
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School of Earth and Environment acknowledges generous Alumni donations
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
Last Wednesday, the School of Earth and Environment and Geoscience Foundation welcomed guests to a sundowner at the Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum to acknowledge the generous donation of 12 state-of-the-art microscopes, used in teaching and by research staff and students.
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New Africa Research Cluster Launch
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
The vision of developing high quality and ethical Africa-focused research at UWA to help address the continent's challenges and harness its opportunities, promote the University's research and build new collaborations with Africa has been the driving force behind the establishment of a new Africa Research Cluster, formally launched on the 'Africa Day' anniversary, 25 May.
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Prestigious scholarships at Centre for History of Emotions
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, Europe 1100-1800 (CHE) is offering valuable scholarships and travel grants to Australian Postgraduate and Honours students for approved projects. Applications are due by Monday 17 August, 2015.
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Experts to explore role of school and early childhood programs in overcoming entrenched disadvantage
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
The Smith Family’s Anne Hampshire and the Fogarty Foundation’s Annie Fogarty will discuss the importance of early intervention and innovation in childhood education at a UWA-hosted lunch tomorrow.
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New report highlights important role of teachers and counsellors in tackling teenage homelessness
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
A new study has found that community service groups and schools need to work more closely together to assist and prevent homelessness in secondary school youth.
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Friends of the Library – June Speaker – Peter Kennedy
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
WA Politics and Premiers
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The team behind Australia’s smallest imaging probe for burns victims
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
It’s not quite Inner Space or Fantastic Voyage but it’s not far off.
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Find past exam papers in OneSearch
Monday, 1 June 2015
Past exam papers can be access electronically through the Examination Papers tab in OneSearch. You must be signed in to OneSearch as a UWA staff or student to access exam papers.
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Growing crops in salty soils gets easier one step at a time
Monday, 1 June 2015
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has made a breakthrough that could assist the future development of crops to cope with production in salty soils worldwide.
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Practical steps to combat academic misconduct
Monday, 1 June 2015
Dear colleagues,
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Free software written for your research project
Monday, 1 June 2015
Computer Science students in their third year undertake group projects, which are sourced from industry and the University community.
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Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships attract world's best minds
Friday, 29 May 2015
Andrew and Nicola Forrest today announced the first recipients of the prestigious Forrest Research Foundation Scholarships – with the five recipients flying in from around the world to accept their scholarship.
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UWA Marketing students win inaugural Dukbill Quack Awards
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Two UWA Marketing students have won the Inaugural Dukbill Quack Awards with a quirky video spoof of Australia’s cricketing culture.
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Volunteers needed for childhood narcissism study
Thursday, 28 May 2015
A new study investigating the causes of narcissism in children is looking for 300 volunteers aged between eight and 16, and their parents, to take part in a survey.
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Electrical works in the Soil Science Building (402)
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Campus Management will be changing the electrical distribution boards on the first and second floors of the Soil Science Building (402). The current distribution boards are now old and unsafe to work on.
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Joe Tom, COFS PhD student, awarded OMAE scholarship
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
COFS would like to extend to its congratulations to Mr Joe Tom on his award of an OMAE Outreach for Engineers Specialty Forum Scholarship.
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Refurbishment - Centre for English Language Teaching (Claremont campus)
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Campus Management is undertaking a project to refurbish the heritage building located at the Claremont Campus for the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT).
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UWA researcher recognised for outstanding science contribution
Monday, 25 May 2015
One of the world’s most highly cited plant scientists from The University of Western Australia has been made a Fellow by the Australian Academy of Science for his contribution to science and scientific research.
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Tiffany Garvie - graduate: Photographer, editor, curator, broadcaster….
Monday, 25 May 2015
Tiffany Garvie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with majors in English and Classics and Ancient History in March 2007.
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Hackett Café gets a new look
Monday, 25 May 2015
The UWA Student Guild is unveiling a new-look Hackett Café this Thursday 28th May.
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Have your say on transport to UWA. Check for your emailed invitation to participate in the UWA Commuting Survey.
Monday, 25 May 2015
The University is seeking your feedback on commuting to and from UWA. Whether you walk, drive, cycle, take public transport or any other method, sharing your experiences can help guide the future of transport to UWA.
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Unisuper Consultative Committee - Academic Staff Representative
Monday, 25 May 2015
Invitations to nominate for the above committee position were called via the 6 May 2015 UWA Forward all-staff email.
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Visit UWA's new Crowd Research website
Monday, 25 May 2015
It is with great anticipation that I launch the new UWA Crowd Research web site which can be found at https://crowdresearch.uwa.edu.au/.
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UWA Research Awards and Honours - Call for Nominations
Monday, 25 May 2015
Nominations are currently being sought to acknowledge the efforts of outstanding researchers at different levels of their academic careers, for the following awards: The Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Awards The Vice-Chancellor’s Mid-Career Research Awards The Vice-Chancellor’s Research Awards for Early Career Investigators The Vice-Chancellor’s Award in Research Mentorship The Vice-Chancellor’s Award in Impact and Innovation The first three of these awards will be made under the headings of the eight cluster groupings used for the ERA, namely:• Cluster 1: Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences - (PCE)• Cluster 2: Humanities and Creative Arts - (HCA)• Cluster 3: Engineering and Environmental Sciences - (EE)• Cluster 4: Education and Human Society - (EHS)• Cluster 5: Economics and Commerce - (EC)• Cluster 6: Mathematics, Information and Communication Sciences - (MIC)• Cluster 7: Biological Sciences and Biotechnology - (BB)• Cluster 8: Medical and Health Sciences - (MHS) Details of how to nominate and the supporting documentation required is available at https://www.
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Registrations for July's Staff Orientation session now open
Monday, 25 May 2015
The University provides a range of orientation sessions to guide staff new to the University. These sessions are also of value to existing staff seeking an update on current University directions, services and policy.
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Honorary Doctorates - Call for Nominations for Award in 2016
Monday, 25 May 2015
Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for award at Graduation Ceremonies in 2016 are now invited.
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Chancellor's Medals - Call for Nominations for Award in 2016
Monday, 25 May 2015
Nominations are now invited for the award of a Chancellor’s Medal at Graduation Ceremonies in March and September 2016.
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UWA named a top 10 employer for LGBTI-inclusion – again!
Monday, 25 May 2015
Australia’s top companies for supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people at work were announced on Friday, with UWA awarded as one of the ten best employers in the country for LGBTI inclusion.
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Economics graduate awarded Harvard fellowship
Friday, 22 May 2015
UWA Arts and Economics graduate Ben Stephens has been awarded a Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship to study a Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.
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UWA Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Teaching and Learning Awards
Friday, 22 May 2015
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics congratulates all the recipients of its 2015 Teaching and Learning Awards.
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Excellent teaching awarded at annual Faculty awards night.
Friday, 22 May 2015
For many years our school has consistently been recognised for the quality of our teachers and our teaching. The recognition of our teaching colleagues at the annual Faculty Excellence in Teaching awards continues this tradition of outstanding achievement.
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Former Indonesian President joins us as a Senior Fellow
Friday, 22 May 2015
Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former president of the Republic of Indonesia, has accepted roles as a visiting Professor at The University of Western Australia and as a Senior Fellow with the Perth USAsia Centre, expanding opportunities for deeper regional understanding and cooperation.
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Major water infrastructure works - Bayliss Building
Friday, 22 May 2015
Campus Management will be undertaking major water infrastructure works in the Bayliss Building on the weekend of Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May.
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UWA Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Teaching and Learning Awards
Friday, 22 May 2015
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics congratulates all the recipients of its 2015 Teaching and Learning Awards.
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TRIM upgrade 12 to 15 June 2015
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Business Information and Technology Services will shortly be applying an upgrade to the University's Electronic Document and Records Management System, TRIM. This is a major upgrade that will result in an outage of TRIM, TRIM WebDrawer and University Policies.
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Social impact festival hits WA
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
International social impact experts have converged at the UWA Business School for the WA Social Impact Festival 2015.
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UWA researchers secure a $9 million funding boost
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
The University of Western Australia congratulates two of its leading research groups for securing nearly $10 million in new funding from the Nation’s peak research funding body, the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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Ants colour vision may help march towards robot technology
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered how ants see in colour, a breakthrough that one day could help scientists create more autonomous robots.
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Newsmaker - Diane Smith-Gander
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
UWA graduate Diane Smith-Gander believes passionately that women leaders make a difference.
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Choosing Boccherini
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
School of Music graduate Catherine Jones lives in a village on Italy’s peerless Lake Como and has performed as principal cellist with leading baroque orchestras around the world.
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Creating a new generation of 'bush scientists'
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
In Western Australian science, the name Bradshaw is synonymous with honey possum research in Western Australia’s scenic Scott National Park.
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Bringing together 'the best of the best'
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Addressing the Australian Parliament, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world sees Australia at the cross-currents of the dynamic Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean region, and he welcomes our nation’s growing role “in driving this region’s prosperity and shaping its security”.
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The world's smallest microscope takes on a big challenge
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Breast tumours have hard-to-detect tentacles that can prove elusive, so a suite of precision instruments able to detect them promises better patient outcomes.
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Whose university is it?
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
UWA’s campus has always been embedded in the community.
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Shaping good citizens, good skills
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
When US President John Kennedy famously asked Americans what they could do for their country, he tapped into an impulse in students to serve – and the Peace Corps was born.
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"In a capital where personality counts...."
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
When UWA Professor Kim Beazley was appointed Australia’s Ambassador in Washington DC it was an appointment hailed across the political spectrum.
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Unearthing Mutiny, Murder and Mayhem
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
“Western Australia has become an epicentre for maritime archaeology,” says Associate Professor Alistair Paterson, who heads a major international research project that sees UWA partnering with the WA Museum and international and national partners to unearth archaeological evidence that is the legacy of the wreck of the Batavia.
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Distilling a message for the 21st century
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Can two words — Pursue Impossible — distill a core UWA commitment; become a daily mission statement for our University? Will a young brand-savvy audience respond to this two-word challenge at a time when higher education has become a player in a highly competitive global arena that sees targeted marketing as an important element of 21st century universities? “We think the clarion call of Pursue Impossible will be taken up not just by prospective students, but by the entire UWA community, because it says so much about our University – who we are, what we do and how, every single day, our researchers, students and academics are working to shape a better world,” predicts UWA Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kent Anderson.
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New UWA chair offers hope for rheumatic treatments
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
People tend to associate arthritis with the wear-and-tear of age, whereas its disabling conditions can afflict all age groups including children who – like others battling the chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease – often face delays in diagnosis.
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UWA vies for Guggenheim award
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
In the realms of art museums and architectural excellence, the Guggenheim brand is hard to match, with a string of landmark museums designed by legendary architects.
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Simply unforgettable!
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
They were larger than life, and – like the Perth International Arts Festival itself – The Giants left an enduring legacy in learning that was fitting for a festival born on UWA’s campus and still run from this University.
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Coming home
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
“I’m not very ambitious, I’m just seeing where my music takes me,” School of Music graduate Shaun Lee-Chen told UNIVIEW early in his career.
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Gates Foundation support for researcher
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Smallholder farmers in East Africa are extremely resilient but they live on the edge of poverty. Most are women who, with babies on their backs, rely on making a living from one acre plots of cassava, beans and other staple foods.
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Another winner!
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower,” said Apple’s Steve Jobs, and UWA’s innovation track record is certainly underscoring this University’s leadership in science.
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Restoring sight in outback Australia
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
UWA graduate Dr Angus Turner has already known several career landmarks: there was the Rhodes Scholarship that took him to Oxford to hone his skills as an eye surgeon and, in 2010, his founding of Lions Outback Vision that takes eye health services to regional and remote communities where vision loss is a devastating problem.
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Temporary closure of Saw Promenade
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Please be aware that Saw Promenade will be temporarily closed on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May between 7 am – 10.30 am. This is due to the pruning of the Moreton Bay fig tree that will take place throughout the day.
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Canberra will run Norfolk Island – but not all the locals are happy
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Mitchell Low writes for The Conversation on the topic Canberra will run Norfolk Island – but not all the locals are happy
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Road Closures this Sunday for HBF Run for a Reason
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
The 2015 HBF Run for a Reason is on this Sunday. In particular, road closures will be in place close to the CBD and Kings Park.
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UWA's Biggest Morning Tea
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Come and support the life-saving work of the Cancer Council.
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Research Grants Awarded Between 21/04/2015 to 18/05/2015
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALING FOUNDATION
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Former CSIRO boss Dr Megan Clark to chair EMI Board
Monday, 18 May 2015
One of Australia’s leading scientists and former head of the CSIRO, Dr Megan Clark has been appointed to chair the board of the Energy and Minerals Institute (EMI) at The University of Western Australia.
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New UWA Africa Research Cluster to open in Perth
Monday, 18 May 2015
Australia’s relationship with Africa will be boosted by the launch of an Africa Research Cluster at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Zoo food from UWA
Monday, 18 May 2015
Elephants, giraffes and tree kangaroos are especially partial to acacia.
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Have your say on commuting to UWA
Monday, 18 May 2015
The University is seeking your feedback on commuting to and from UWA. Whether you walk, drive, cycle, take public transport or any other transport method, sharing your experiences can help guide the future of transport to UWA.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2015 Newsletter
Monday, 18 May 2015
Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2015
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Frangipani Dreaming for Aboriginal Education
Monday, 18 May 2015
With a non-Indigenous father and a mother of the Kungarakan and Yanyuwa peoples of the Northern Territory, Paulina Motlop understands the benefits of having different ‘world views’.
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Nominations now open for the 2015 Clinical Supervision Awards
Monday, 18 May 2015
The WA Clinical Training Network is organising the 2015 Clinical Supervision Awards to recognise and celebrate clinical supervisors, facilitators, and innovations in the clinical supervision of health professionals.
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Exam sustenance in the Reid Library
Friday, 15 May 2015
Good news! In response to your feedback, the Reid Library Café will be trialling new extended exam opening hours commencing Monday 18th May. The café will be open from 7am until midnight every day until the end of exams to help sustain you through those late night study sessions!
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China-Australia joint Research Centre established
Friday, 15 May 2015
Sustainable livestock production will benefit from a new China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Ruminant Production between The University of Western Australia and Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in China.
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Study to investigate what we think about depression
Friday, 15 May 2015
Australians are being encouraged to take part in a new study at The University of Western Australia investigating community opinions about depression.
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COFS PhD student, Jingbin Zheng, awarded ISOPE scholarship
Friday, 15 May 2015
COFS PhD student, Mr Jingbin Zheng, has been awarded a 2015-2016 ISOPE scholarship for Outstanding Students. The scholarship is in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and the potential to become a leader in the offshore mechanics and polar engineering field.
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Maurice Newman: mad, bad or sad? - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation on the topic Maurice Newman: mad, bad or sad?
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UWA CSI and Mustard Seed bring impact investing to Australia
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Perth’s social entrepreneurs will pitch their proposals for equity investment at a world-leading impact investing event hosted by The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Social Impact (UWA CSI).
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Kelps work together to survive in a stressful world
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Scientists have discovered the key for large marine seaweeds to alleviate environmental stress. The answer to a healthy kelp life is to support one another in dense underwater forests, overcoming stressful surrounding marine environments.
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New Chair to focus on child and adolescent mental health
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
Internationally respected researcher Dr Florian Daniel Zepf has been appointed the new Chair and Winthrop Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA stem cell researcher awarded prestigious Metcalf Prize
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Ryan Lister has been awarded a $50,000 2015 Metcalf Prize, from the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia, in recognition of his leadership in stem cell research.
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24/7 opening at the Reid Library
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
From Monday 18th May through to the end of the Semester 1 examination period, the Reid Library will be open 24/7. Entry to the library after 10pm is via Campus Card swipe access and is restricted to UWA staff and students.
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Annual Prize Giving Ceremony Winners
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
The Faculty of Education held its Annual Prize Giving Ceremony last night at The University Club (11 May 2015) where 100 guests were present to recognise excellence and the achievements of past and present students.
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Young Worora medical student is an inspiration to many
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
When Greg and Kay Poche presented UWA with a $10,000,000 cheque to establish the WA-based Poche Centre for Indigenous Health in 2013, they would have been impressed by young UWA medical student Vinka Barunga.
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Torment turns to tents in humanitarian disaster
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Imagine the torment of finding out, when you were thousands of kilometres away in another country, that your parents’ village was not far from the epicentre of a massive earthquake.
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Congratulations to Helen Dugmore - Finalist in the WA Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Our School congratulates Helen Dugmore on being a finalist in the WA Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards in the category of ‘Excellence in Teaching and Research’.
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Open Forum on University-wide strategic projects. Hear about some of the key projects underway. 12pm, this Friday in the Octagon.
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
University-wide strategic projects will form the topic of the next all staff open forum scheduled for Friday 15 May 2015, 12.00-1.00pm in the Octagon Theatre.
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The latest works around campus
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Mounts Bay Road Works – update
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Exhibition takes new look at age-related issues
Monday, 11 May 2015
A picture paints a thousand words and a new photographic exhibition aims to stimulate and challenge misinformed assumptions and unexplored stereotypes linked to ageing.
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Share your thoughts about the Library for your chance to WIN an Apple Watch!
Monday, 11 May 2015
UWA Students! Share your thoughts about UWA Library services, facilities and resources via our 2015 client survey to go in the running to win one of two Apple Watches (Sport model).
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Essential works in the Psychology building: from Thursday 14 May
Monday, 11 May 2015
Campus Management will be carrying out essential maintenance works in the Psychology building (347) to replace a window and surrounding brickwork (located on the second floor).
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Physics building - basement room refurbishment
Monday, 11 May 2015
Work commenced on Monday 11 May on a refurbishment project in the Physics Building (245). The work will take place in the basement level and is expected to last for approximately 10 weeks.
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UWA Brand Toolkit now available online
Monday, 11 May 2015
The online UWA Brand Toolkit is an important self-help resource for staff working with the UWA brand.
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Academic Workload Advisory Committee: Membership and Terms of Reference
Monday, 11 May 2015
The Academic Workload Advisory Committee held its first meeting on 5 May 2015.
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Benefactor Wall a daily reminder of community support
Monday, 11 May 2015
More than 100 years ago, UWA founder Sir John Winthrop Hackett saw limitless potential in our State, and people who were eager to explore new intellectual frontiers.
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UWA strengthens Chinese partnerships with Memorandum of Understanding
Monday, 11 May 2015
Professor Paul Johnson (Vice-Chancellor, UWA), on behalf of the Group of Eight (Go8), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Scholarship Council which will serve to increase research connections, mobility opportunities and scholarships between Australia’s Go8 universities and many of China’s top academic institutions.
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Inspired students make Incite finals
Friday, 8 May 2015
Helping to feed the world may seem like the province of agricultural research, but it is also the challenge of academic and student researchers at The University of Western Australia working in computational biology and information technology – and an enthusiastic team of undergraduates recently made it into the finals of the Incite Awards run by the WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance.
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Sunflower protein 'scissors' provide sunny news for medicine
Friday, 8 May 2015
Scientists have discovered an extraordinary protein-cutting enzyme that has also evolved to glue proteins together, a finding that may be valuable in the production of therapeutic drugs.
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Record-breaking enrolments for the School of Indigenous Studies
Friday, 8 May 2015
Six hundred UWA undergraduate students are enrolled in the School of Indigenous Studies’ Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard unit this semester, an increase of 140 per cent from the previous year.
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor on the Australian Consensus Centre
Friday, 8 May 2015
In early April The University of Western Australia announced it had secured $4 million in Federal Government funding to establish an Australia Consensus Centre to undertake detailed economic cost benefit analysis into many of Australia’s, and the world’s, biggest challenges.
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Winthrop Hall roof works
Friday, 8 May 2015
Works will be carried out in the Winthrop Hall roof from Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 May 2015.
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Nursing students and staff celebrate International Nurses Day - Nurses: A Force for Change. Care Effective, Cost Effective
Thursday, 7 May 2015
International Nurses Day is recognised around the world on May 12, commemorating Florence Nightingale's birthday, to rejoice and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of nurses in society.
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Four Scholarships Up for Grabs to National Conference
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Four Scholarships are up for Grabs to the 2015 Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) and Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE) National Conference (3 - 6 July 2015).
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UWA launches a new brand for a new century
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
The University of Western Australia is unveiling a bold new brand to reflect its place as a contemporary place of teaching, learning and research, and a global hub of excellence.
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Medical placement program offers new hope for rural communities
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Medical students from the Rural Clinical School (RCSWA) at The University of Western Australia are more likely to work in remote locations after graduating, a recent report has shown, which is having a positive impact on rural and remote communities that often struggle to gain access to medical practitioners.
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Positive outlook for WA's farming system groups
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Local, community-based farming system groups are more readily able to serve the specific information needs of farmers, than large, geographically dispersed groups.
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Medical student inspiring people across the nation
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Vinka Barunga is a fifth-year UWA medical student. She is currently on a 12-month placement in Derby where she divides her time between UWA’s Derby Rural Clinical School and the Derby Aboriginal Health Service.
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Friends of the Library – May Speaker – Erin Fraser
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Hidden Treasures of Special Collections
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Andrew Styan awarded $35,000 Dr Harold Schenberg art prize
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
The prestigious $35,000 Dr Harold Schenberg Art Prize, a bequest to The University of Western Australia, has been awarded to emerging, mature-age graduate Andrew Styan for his work The Bell Buoy.
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2015 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
A final-year Law/Arts student with a passion for social justice and particularly Indigenous issues has been awarded this year’s Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Campus buildings assessed for sustainability performance
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
UWA students have audited 20 buildings on the Crawley campus to assist the University to assess and rate the sustainability performance of its built form.
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'Founding Father' visits UWA's School of Population Health
Monday, 4 May 2015
Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong from the University of Sydney's School of Public Health visited UWA's School of Population Health in April.
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Call for Academic Staff Nominations to UniSuper Consultative Committee by Friday 15 May
Monday, 4 May 2015
The Consultative Committee was established under the Fund’s Trust Deed and comprises of representatives from UniSuper Limited’s 37 shareholder universities.
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UWA Self eHealth Challenge begins May 25. Register now to purchase a cheap FitBit!
Monday, 4 May 2015
Is ‘get healthier’ at the top of your to do list, but somehow it gets pushed down? Are you interested in extra motivation to achieve your health goals? If so, the UWA Self eHealth Challenge might be for you.
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Journey Forward Together
Monday, 4 May 2015
As a Qualified Practising Market Researcher and a former shareholder and non-executive director of advertising agency JMG Marketing, the UWA Business School’s Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol knows a thing or two about market research and branding.
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UWA's In The Zone to travel to Jakarta
Friday, 1 May 2015
The highly successful In the Zone forum will next year be held in Jakarta as well as Perth, The University of Western Australia announced today.
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Smart Power - prosperity, persuasion and projection In The Zone
Friday, 1 May 2015
There is no "one Asia", and Australia needs to respond to different countries in the Indo-Pacific zone in new and diverse ways, according to the founder of Knowledge Society, Elena Douglas.
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Major demographic change In The Zone will reshape our future
Friday, 1 May 2015
Dramatic demographic changes in the Indo-Pacific zone over the next three decades will have a significant transformative effect on the region, according to the Hon Julie Bishop, Foreign Minister.
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Western Australia's relationships In The Zone will continue to flourish
Friday, 1 May 2015
The Hon Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia, said today that the state's ongoing economic and social relationships with key Asian countries would continue to strengthen, and Western Australia would "bounce back just as quickly as it has done every other time" from current issues such as iron ore pricing and supply.
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Australia and Indonesia: A matter of special importance
Friday, 1 May 2015
His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former President of the Republic of Indonesia, remains hopeful that relations between Australia and Indonesia will be able to withstand the strain of recent events.
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Research helps tackle mine tailings disasters
Friday, 1 May 2015
Research and technology transfer activities at The University of Western Australia are helping address a persistent and serious problem facing the mining industry worldwide.
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Update - Mounts Bay Road bus-lane extension
Friday, 1 May 2015
Project update – Friday 5 June 2015 Road users, pedestrians and bus patrons may be interested in the following update on the works currently underway along Mounts Bay Road.
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Electrical works, Administration Building
Thursday, 30 April 2015
A project to install emergency exit lighting in the Administration Building will commence on Friday 1 May, continuing until Monday 4 May.
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OneSearch and eBook pop-up help - May 2015
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Come and visit us to learn some tips and tricks for using OneSearch and working with eBooks.
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Super fund performance linked to directors’ connections
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Superannuation funds perform better when their directors
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Emeritus Professor Nassibian, founding father of the Microelectronics Research Group, has passed away
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Armenag Nassibian, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UWA (1968-1993), passed away on 29 April 2015.
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QS: UWA ranked in the Top 50 for four subjects
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
The University of Western Australia’s subject areas of Agriculture and Forestry, Psychology, Education and Earth and Marine Sciences have all ranked in the top 50 in this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Academic Staff Consultative Committee - call for nominations by Friday, 8 May
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
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Former Indonesian President postpones visit
Monday, 27 April 2015
Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has postponed his visit to Perth.
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3D Printing Trial in the Science Library
Monday, 27 April 2015
You can now print in 3D in the Science Library thanks to the generous UWA alumni who contributed to the 2014 Alumni Annual Fund. The 3D printing service is available to all UWA staff and students as well as alumni and community members.
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UWA: Looking after you financially, physically and emotionally
Monday, 27 April 2015
A prize of two Virgin Australia domestic airfares – to any destination in the country – is the pick of the crop among the great prizes on offer at this year’s UWA Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Expo.
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Midday today: 2nd All Staff Forum on the Australian Consensus Centre at UWA
Monday, 27 April 2015
Dear ColleaguesAll UWA staff are invited to the 2nd forum on the establishment of the Australian Consensus Centre at UWA to be held on Wednesday 29 April from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Murdoch Lecture Theatre (capacity 240 people) located in the Arts Faculty building.
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A cultural and teaching resource: Nyungar place names website
Monday, 27 April 2015
The South-West of Western Australia covers the general area south of Geraldton and west of Esperance and Nungarin. To the Nyungar people, the area is known as Nyungar Boodjar. Within this area, 50% of the placenames are of Nyungar origin but, to date, little of their meaning has been widely known.
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Research grants awarded between March and April 2015 (S-W)
Monday, 27 April 2015
Research Grants Awarded Between 3 March and 20 April 2015
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Research grants awarded between March and April 2015 (I-P)
Monday, 27 April 2015
Research Grants Awarded Between 3 March and 20 April 2015
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Research grants awarded between March and April 2015 (A-G)
Monday, 27 April 2015
Research Grants Awarded Between 3 March and 20 April 2015ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIADr Helen Keen, Dr Johannes Nossent, Associate Professor Wendy Davis, Professor Timothy Davis, School of Medicine and Pharmacology: 'The Prevalence of Subclinical Synovitis and Urate Deposition in a Hyperuriceamic Cohort of the Fremantle Diabetes Study'—$15,000 (2015)ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE CONTRE LES MYOPATHIES (AFM)Dr Gianina Ravenscroft, UWA Centre for Medical Research: 'Neuromuscular Disease Presenting in Utero - Gene Discovery and Pathobiology'—$128,884 (2015-16)AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCEOon Loke, School of Physics: 'Thomas Loke - 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting'—$3,500 (2015)Dr Tristan Clemons, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry: 'Tristan Clemons - 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting'—$3,500 (2015)AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ACIARDr Elizabeth Petersen, Australian National University, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam, School of Agricultural and Resource Economics: 'Scoping study for agricultural development policy review for Vietnam food security'—$150,000 (2015)AUSTRALIAN HOUSING AND URBAN RESEARCH INSTITUTEProfessor Paul Flatau, Associate Professor David McKenzie, Dr Angela Spinney, Dr Kylie Valentine, Associate Professor Daphne Habibis, Dr Kaylene Zaretzky, Swinburne University of Technology, UWA Business School, University of New South Wales, University of Tasmania: 'Inquiry into the Funding and Delivery of Programs to Reduce Homelessness'—$128,737 (2015-16)Professor Paul Flatau, Associate Professor David McKenzie, Dr Kaylene Zaretzky, Swinburne University of Technology, UWA Business School: 'Who Supports the Homeless? An Exploration of the Funding of Australian Homelessness Services'—$255,492 (2015-16)CANCER COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIADr Tarek Meniawy, School of Medicine and Pharmacology: 'Suzanne Cavanagh ECI Grant - Immunological biomarkers in patients with advanced ovarian cancer treated with schematic chemotherapy'—$34,985 (2015)Dr Cleo Robinson, Professor Anna Nowak, Associate Professor Roslyn Francis, Willem Lesterhuis, Adjunct Professor Richard Lake, School of Medicine and Pharmacology: 'Exploring the role of hypoxia modulation in treatment response in murine models of malignant mesothelioma'—$99,926 (2015)CRC FOR LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERSAssociate Professor Murray Maybery, Professor Colin MacLeod, Associate Professor Romina Palermo, Curtin University of Technology, School of Psychology: 'Enhancing the Social Relationships of Young Adults with ASD in Everyday contexts through a Peer Mentoring Program and Social-Emotional Training'—$162,000 (2015-16)Associate Professor Murray Maybery, Children's Health Services Queensland, La Trobe University, Mater Medical Research Institute, Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, WA Disability Services Commission: 'Developmental Surveillance for ASD'—$79,662 (2013-16)Dr Jeneva Ohan, Ai Huei Sng, Associate Professor Murray Maybery, Associate Professor Carmela Pestell, Andrew Whitehouse, Professor Colin MacLeod, Trevor Mazzucchelli, Dr Sarah Egan, Curtin University of Technology, School of Psychology, UWA Centre for Child Health Research: 'Improving School Functioning by reducing Anxiety in Children with ASD'—$49,420 (2015)DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF WAAssociate Professor Aron Chakera, School of Medicine and Pharmacology: 'A Randomisez Non-blinded Trial of Insulin vs.
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New editor for Westerly
Friday, 24 April 2015
The Westerly Centre is happy to announce that Dr Catherine Noske has just joined The University of Western Australia as the new editor of Westerly magazine.
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International Conference in Science Education Making its way to UWA
Thursday, 23 April 2015
For the first time, the University of Western Australia (UWA) will be host to the Australasian Science Education Research Association’s (ASERA) annual International Conference to be held at the University Club (30 June – 3 July 2015).
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Employment outcomes of disadvantaged students
Thursday, 23 April 2015
Dr Ian Li has been awarded
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Swan Valley honey fest is bees knees
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
They do not eat their fruit and veg, but without them you wouldn't either. And even though they are vegetarians, they help produce the meat you eat. Their labour is valued at up to $6 billion here in Australia alone, but their workforce lives in dark wooden sheds.
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Anzac Day opening hours
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
All UWA libraries will be closed on Saturday 25th April 2015 for Anzac Day. Normal hours will resume on Sunday 26th April 2015.
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Former Indonesian President accepts UWA, Perth USAsia centre affiliations
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former president of the Republic of Indonesia, will soon be welcomed as a visiting Professor at The University of Western Australia and as a Senior Fellow with the Perth USAsia Centre, expanding opportunities for deeper regional understanding and cooperation.
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A century of spectacular wheat yield improvements in China
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Almost 100 years of data on China's wheat yield improvements have been unearthed for the first time by researchers from Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in China and The University of Western Australia.
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Awards Ceremony 2014 - 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
The 100th Annual AMEB Awards Ceremony was held on 9 March in the Octagon Theatre at The University of Western Australia.
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Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Prizes Breakfast 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
In April, The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics recently hosted the annual Faculty Prizes Breakfast, honouring the brightest students for their successes within the 2014 academic year.
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Media invited to register for In The Zone '15
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
What? Media representatives are invited to register to attend the In the Zone Perth Leadership Forum. In the Zone is The University of Western Australia's premier forum on regional affairs.
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Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Prizes Breakfast 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics recently hosted the annual Faculty Prizes Breakfast, honouring the brightest students for their successes within the 2014 academic year.
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Establishment of the Australia Consensus Centre at UWA
Monday, 20 April 2015
The University of Western Australia and the Copenhagen Consensus Center
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Scientific study shines new light on the source of diamonds
Monday, 20 April 2015
A team of specialists from four Australian universities, including The University of Western Australia, has established the exact source of a diamond-bearing rock for the first time.
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Oldest fossils controversy resolved
Monday, 20 April 2015
New analysis of world-famous 3.46 billion-year-old rocks by researchers from The University of Western Australia is set to finally resolve a long-running evolutionary controversy.
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Big surprises underground for plant scientists
Monday, 20 April 2015
The kwongan eco-region in WA's south-west has revealed some amazing plant kingdom secrets to University of Montreal and University of Western Australia scientists.
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Fittings of tactile ground surface indicators across campus
Monday, 20 April 2015
Campus Management will be installing new tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI) around campus over the coming months.
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The University Medical Centre Flu Clinics now open
Monday, 20 April 2015
The University Medical Centre flu clinics began on Monday, April 27th 2015.
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UWAnews on Hiatus
Monday, 20 April 2015
UWAnews is on hiatus while the new Internal Communications Team is developing the University’s internal communications strategy. The Team hopes to be able to make an announcement about the future of the publication once this work is complete.
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Remembering UWA's ANZACs
Monday, 20 April 2015
The University’s Great War Honour Board is situated in the Visitors’ Information Centre.
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Shining Star Gur
Monday, 20 April 2015
For a 15 year-old Year 10 student at Mount Lawley Senior High School, an encounter with a telescope named SPIRIT was a life-changing experience.
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Temporary toilet and shower closure - ground floor, Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Friday, 17 April 2015
Toilet and shower facilities located in room G63 on the ground floor of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering building (224) will be temporarily closed off from Monday 20 April. This is to undertake essential maintenance works and improvements to the facilities.
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UWA brings Shakespeare's contemporaries to a global audience
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Shakespeare lovers around the world will now be able to freely enjoy the works of his contemporaries, thanks to a project inaugurated by Dr Brett D. Hirsch, an ARC DECRA Fellow and Assistant Professor of English at The University of Western Australia.
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Future Education Leaders Bringing Back Best Practices to Western Australia Driving Schools from good to Great
Thursday, 16 April 2015
For the very first time, 13 students undertaking the Faculty of Education’s Master of Leadership at The University of Western Australia (UWA) are embarking on an international study tour to England to learn about school leadership from some of the country’s most influential educational leaders and policymakers.
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Moving beyond poverty
Thursday, 16 April 2015
How can we address social injustice in a
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Law School Alumna Michelle Gordon appointed to High Court of Australia
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
The Federal Government has appointed Law School Alumna Michelle Gordon as the next justice of the High Court of Australia.
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New Innovation Hub for UWA’s budding entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
A new Innovation Hub at The University of Western
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UWA students awarded prestigious scholarships to Cambridge
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
A current student at The University of Western Australia as well as two others who previously studied at UWA have been awarded prestigious ‘Gates' scholarships to attend the University of Cambridge in October.
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Reel life after dark
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
A month-long expedition is underway to Scott Reef and submerged shoals offshore of the Kimberley coast on board the US-based Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor, The research brings together staff and students from The University of Western Australia, The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), Stanford University, and Griffith University.
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The farmer takes a drone
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Drones on dairy farms? It may sound like fun, but for UWA student Matthew Rowbottom, the high-tech machines could be useful to time-poor dairy farmers. He is researching the effectiveness of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in monitoring the growth of pasture biomass on dairy farms.
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State of Mind: The legacy of WA’s mining boom
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
With Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey warning on Monday that the price of iron ore could drop as low as $35 per tonne, the launch of the UWA Energy and Minerals Institute’s (EMI) State of Mind report at the Singapore In The Zone event couldn’t be more timely.
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In the Zone ventures to Google in Singapore
Monday, 13 April 2015
Western Australia's premier forum on questions of regional significance, In the Zone, extends the zone narrative beyond Perth today with its first venture into Asia to commence this year's discussions on Capital Ideas for the 21st Century.
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State of Mind: Western Australia's new landscape of innovation and opportunity
Monday, 13 April 2015
A new publication and web story from the Energy and Minerals Institute The University of Western Australia and Knowledge Society.
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Road access changes to Fairway 4 entrance now effective
Monday, 13 April 2015
Please be aware access to the Fairway 4 entrance has changed, effective Monday 30 March 2015.
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HR System (Alesco/ESS) upgrade and outage during business hours this Friday
Monday, 13 April 2015
Dear Colleagues,Human Resources, in conjunction with Business Information and Technology Services (BITS), will shortly be applying an upgrade to the University's HR Management/Payroll system, Alesco.
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Concert sound checks may disrupt north end of campus this Sunday morning
Monday, 13 April 2015
To All StaffPlease note the annual RTRFM: In the Pines music concert is taking place in the Somerville Auditorium on Sunday 19 April, 11:00am-10:00pm, with sound checks scheduled to take place on the Sunday morning.
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Westerly announces their new Editor
Friday, 10 April 2015
The Westerly Centre is happy to announce that Dr.
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In the Zone 2015: Capital ideas for the 21st century
Friday, 10 April 2015
In the Zone is The University of Western Australia's premier forum on regional affairs.
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New wall to acknowledge University benefactors
Friday, 10 April 2015
Campus Management recently completed a project to install a ‘Major Benefactors of the University Wall’ to acknowledge all significant benefactors ($500k+) over time to the University.
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Brainiest students in Brain Bee challenge announced
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Australia's ‘brainiest' student proved herself in the national finals of the Brain Bee Challenge at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth today.
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Indigenous year 12s get leading edge at UWA
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Fifty Indigenous Year 12 students from around metropolitan Perth and from as far north as Kununurra and as far south as Albany will come to The University of Western Australia next week for a leadership seminar.
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UWA shark researchers enlist the help of the public as citizen scientists
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
Shark researchers from the Neuroecology Group at The University of Western Australia are asking for the public's help to identify and record shark sightings from around the world, using their new Citizen Science project, SharkBase (www.shark-base.org).
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Miika takes on Cyclone Pam
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
When a UWA student signed up for a five-month volunteering stint on a remote island in the Vanuatu archipelago, she was counting on it being a life-changing experience.
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Miika Takes On Cyclone Pam
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
When a UWA student signed up for a five-month volunteering stint on a remote island in the Vanuatu archipelago, she was counting on it being a life-changing experience.
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Researchers: Information sessions will be held to ensure compliance with the Defence Controls Act
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
The Defence Trade Controls Act (Commonwealth) will soon enact criminal penalties for researchers who provide intangible supply of “dual-use” research that is pure science or primarily commercial applicable, but could potentially be used for a military purpose.
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Social Work Education Gets Real: Students and older adults learning together
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
This semester sees older adults from residential aged care Bethanie Joondanna joining the ranks of first year Master of Social Work students as fellow learners on campus.
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OneSearch and eBooks pop-up help sessions - April 2015
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
Come and visit us in the Reid Library foyer to learn how to find and use eBooks on your laptop or mobile device using OneSearch.
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Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred to Ms Sarah Beshar
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
The University Western Australia Law School has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws to Ms Sarah Beshar BJuris, LLB W.Aust, BCL Oxf, the first such honour since 2011.
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UWA graduate challenges men to fight for gender equality
Thursday, 2 April 2015
UWA MBA alumnus Fadzi Whande has challenged more men
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The Digital Apocalypse book launched at UWA
Thursday, 2 April 2015
A book that tells a story of the social and technological changes the world has experienced over the last 40 years and how these changes have affected our everyday life has been launched at The University of Western Australia.
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New economic prioritisation research centre at UWA
Thursday, 2 April 2015
The University of Western Australia and the Copenhagen Consensus Center today announced the establishment of a new policy research centre at the UWA Business School.
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UWA kicks off RIGSS JIP with Operator and Survey Contractor support
Thursday, 2 April 2015
A Joint Industry Project led by the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) at the University of Western Australia entitled Remote Intelligent Geotechnical Seabed Surveys (RIGSS) has kicked off with 5 industry participants - Benthic Geotech, Fugro, Shell, Total and Woodside.
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Hackett Hall refurbishment - eastern side
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Campus Management commenced a refurbishment project on the eastern side of Hackett Hall in the week commencing 6 April 2015.
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Whitfeld Court – pathway maintenance
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Commencing early April, Campus Management will be removing and re-laying pavers located at the top of Whitfeld Court.
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Childcare centres at UWA rated top in WA
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Under the National Quality Standard (NQS), two childcare centres at The University of Western Australia - the UWA Early Learning Centre and Unicare - have received a top rating of ‘excellent', the highest possible rating a centre can achieve for early childhood education and care under NQS.
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Library Easter opening hours
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
All UWA libraries will close at 5pm on Thursday 2nd April for the Easter break. The Reid and Science libraries will be open on Monday 6th April from 9am-5pm.
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Emerging business leaders to raise money for PMH Foundation
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Rising business philanthropist Emma Tearne is leading a team of young professionals as they raise much needed funds for the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Foundation.
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Emerging business leaders to raise money for PMH Foundation
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Rising business philanthropist Emma Tearne is leading a team of young
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Big returns for investment-savvy students
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Students
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing March 2015 Newsletter
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
The March 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-march-2015
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Friends of the Library: April Speaker - Dr Ken Mulvaney
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Dampier Archipelago: Dr Ken Mulvaney on Tuesday, 14 April 2015
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Sorry, but it's ok to say sorry
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
In the 1970 smash film Love Story Ali MacGraw's character, Jennifer, tells her boyfriend Oliver (played by Ryan O'Neill) that ‘love means never having to say you're sorry'.
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GoPros underwater research tools of the future
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
An international team, including researchers from the Centre for Marine Futures at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute, recently completed a study which has found GoPros to be a cheaper and easy to use camera for underwater videography, compared to more traditional cameras.
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Back to school with the VC for a fairer UWA
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
How would you feel if you found yourself in the same classroom as the Vice-Chancellor?Some of us might be intimidated, but the facilitator, Senior Diversity Officer Malcolm Fialho, made sure everyone was comfortable.
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Childcare centres at UWA rated top in WA
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
The two childcare centres at UWA – the UWA Early Learning Centre and
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2014 SURF Results
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to let you know that the 2014 SURF results indicate positive growth in a number of key indicators.
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Leading Change Fundamentals
Monday, 30 March 2015
"In times of change, learners inherit the Earth… while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." - Eric Hoffer
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Study to aid rapid clean-ups after disastrous offshore oil and gas leaks
Friday, 27 March 2015
One of the first experimental investigations to simulate the high-pressure formation of oil droplets during deepwater blowouts has attracted the attention of the prestigious journal Chemical Engineering Science.
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UWA engineering students unearth winning solutions at ‘mining hackathon’
Friday, 27 March 2015
In late March, a team of undergraduate student engineers, including an electrical engineering student, from The University of Western Australia won first prize at the Unearthed 54-hour hackathon event held at Perth's Spacecubed to support innovation in the mining industry.
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Former President of Indonesia to visit UWA
Friday, 27 March 2015
The University of Western Australia is pleased to announce that His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Former President of Indonesia, will headline its In The Zone Perth Leadership Forum at UWA on 1 May.
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UWA engineering students unearth winning solutions at ‘mining hackathon’
Friday, 27 March 2015
A team of undergraduate student engineers from The University of Western Australia won first prize at the Unearthed 54-hour hackathon event held at Perth's Spacecubed to support innovation in the mining industry.
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Chevron Australia MD joins Energy and Minerals Institute
Friday, 27 March 2015
Chevron Australia Managing Director Roy Krzywosinski has joined the board of the Energy and Minerals Institute (EMI) at The University of Western Australia.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing February 2015 Newsletter
Thursday, 26 March 2015
The February 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-february-2015
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John Barrington to lead PIAF Board
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Nationally respected strategy and governance expert John Barrington has been appointed Chair of the Perth International Arts Festival.
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Beards as badges of honour?
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Are beards ‘in' again because guys are under pressure? Maybe.
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How to get your all-staff announcement in UWA Forward
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
To get your announcement into UWA Forward's announcements section, email your proposed text to [email protected]
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Nominations for National OLT (Office of Learning and Teaching) awards
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Dear colleagues,
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UWA Safety and Health Representatives - Call for Nominations
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Nominations open on Wednesday 25th March 2015 and close on Thursday 2nd of April 2015.
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Changing role for Energy and Minerals Institute founder Tim Shanahan, appointment of new Director Mark Stickells
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
There's a changing of the guard underway at the Energy and Minerals Institute at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA student's message of reconciliation goes viral
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
A UWA student stars in a powerful viral video that’s inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to talk about the importance of reconciliation.
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Acclaimed violinist returns to mentor new generation
Monday, 23 March 2015
Internationally celebrated violinist Shaun Lee-Chen will return to his alma mater to work closely with his former mentor, national violin icon Professor Paul Wright, when he joins The University of Western Australia's School of Music as Artist in Residence.
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Microsoft Office 365 for Students - now FREE for currently enrolled UWA students
Friday, 20 March 2015
Thanks to a new agreement between UWA and Microsoft, all current UWA students can now download and install the full Microsoft Office 365 suite for free on their personal devices, and also access 1TB of cloud storage in OneDrive!
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End of trip facilities at Maths and Chemistry buildings
Friday, 20 March 2015
Please be aware that Campus Management will be commencing a project to install new and updated end of trip facilities in Building 210 (adjacent to Tattersalls Lecture Theatre) and Mathematics Building 223.
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Rejection of the Higher Education Bill means uncertainty for Australia's universities
Thursday, 19 March 2015
The University of Western Australia is disappointed that the Federal Government’s Higher Education Bill has been rejected by the Senate for a second time.A deregulated tertiary sector would allow universities rather than government to set their own fees and would be of great benefit to the nation.
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UWA Albany research students investigate nectar-feeding possums
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
An Australian Research Council Discovery grant has enabled the first of a series of honours and postgraduate studies on two of Southwest Australia’s most endearing marsupials – the Honey Possum and the Western Pygmy Possum.
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Do you live in the place of spiders?
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Want to know more about the Noongar origins of the name of your street, suburb or town? A new website developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia with colleagues at Curtin University might help.
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Geopolitics versus geoeconomics: the new international order - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Mark Beeson writes on the implications of Britain’s decision to join China’s new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
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Oceans’ nutrient levels topped up by groundwater
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Groundwater entering the
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Waste recycling businesses to help reduce poverty in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
The University of Western Australia has been awarded a $1.03 million grant to help incubate community-based waste recycling businesses in Sri Lanka.
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Women artists re-write the rules of art history
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Paintings made from nail polish, pixels and ochre from Australia's far north-west will be on display at The University of Western Australia soon.
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Deep-sea secrets of the cryptic Perth Canyon unveiled
Friday, 13 March 2015
Scientists have just completed a successful two-week mission unlocking the secrets of Perth Canyon, a deep ocean gorge the size of the USA’s Grand Canyon. During this time, they discovered unusual deep-sea communities as well as an autonomous ocean glider that was lost for two years.
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Former UWA VC inducted into Science Hall of Fame
Friday, 13 March 2015
Former Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA has been inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame.
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Scholarship to improve Myanmar health care
Friday, 13 March 2015
Myanmar post-graduate student Nang Nge Nge Phoo has arrived in Perth to begin her studies in Public Health at The University of Western Australia as the inaugural Woodside Myanmar Postgraduate Scholarship.
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Kids create brain-waves about sea-horses
Friday, 13 March 2015
The brains of a sea-horse, fat-tailed dunnart, lizard, goldfish, sheep, guinea pig, rat and mouse will be on show at Scitech - to prompt discussion about their evolutionary and ecological contexts.
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Scholarship to improve Myanmar health care
Friday, 13 March 2015
Myanmar post-graduate student Nang Nge Nge Phoo has arrived in Perth to begin her studies in Public Health at The University of Western Australia as the inaugural Woodside Myanmar Postgraduate Scholarship.
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40Under40 winner helping outback Australia to see
Thursday, 12 March 2015
An ophthalmologist who graduated from The University of Western Australia and founded Lions Outback Vision was last night named First Amongst Equals in the 2015 40Under40 Awards.
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New Africa unit a hit with Political Science students
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
The UWA Energy and Minerals Institute have written a great piece on the new units with a focus on Africa being taught this semester at undergraduate and postgraduate level by Dr David Mickler from Political Science and International Relations. They have very kindly agreed to share the piece with us:
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Sell your soul for a ticket
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Actor and director Stephen Lee directs and performs in his bold new production of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus.
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Solid start to Tertiary Sports WA inter-university competition for Team UWA
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
UWA had a solid start to the
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The great Chinese investment conundrum - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Monday, 9 March 2015
Professor Mark
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How does wheat respond to climate change?
Monday, 9 March 2015
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and CSIRO have made a breakthrough in understanding how wheat crops are likely to respond to potential future climate scenarios.
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Perth Festival draws to a close
Monday, 9 March 2015
Perth
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Breakthrough study advances understanding of borderline thyroid condition
Monday, 9 March 2015
Thyroid hormones are essential for childhood development and adult health, and thyroid disease affects up to 10 per cent of people in the world - yet we are only now beginning to understand the genetic architecture of thyroid levels.
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Making a difference: How do you measure social impact?
Friday, 6 March 2015
The UWA Business
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Women's Hall of Fame Professor proves her mettle doing vital mathematics
Friday, 6 March 2015
It's lucky that The University of Western Australia's Professor Cheryl Praeger is a whiz at maths - she needs to be to keep track of her mounting tally of awards.
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Update on Mounts Bay Road bus-lane extension
Friday, 6 March 2015
As you may know, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) is creating a west-bound (away from the CBD) bus-only lane on Mounts Bay Road, from Hackett Drive to Broadway.
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Friends of the Library: March Speaker - Dr Ian McLeod
Thursday, 5 March 2015
Shipwrecks and salvage: Dr Ian MacLeod
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The UWA and Temasek Polytechnic celebrate 10 years of student exchange
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Last Friday, 27 February, a celebration was held at Temasek Polytechnic marking the 10th year of the UWA Temasek exchange program.
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New degree to tackle emerging global development challenges
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
A unique new international development degree at The University of Western Australia aims to equip students with the skills needed to tackle the increasingly complex array of global challenges facing aid and development agencies.
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Introducing Dr Nicola Fraschini, Lecturer in Korean.
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
The School of Social Sciences is delighted to welcome a new member of staff to the Asian Studies Discipline, Dr Nicola Fraschini, Lecturer in Korean.
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Iraq: graveyard of the believers - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Monday, 2 March 2015
Professor Mark Beeson from Political Science and International Relations regularly contributes to The Conversation.
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Study seeks to sharpen surgery systems
Friday, 27 February 2015
Communication and coordination are important aspects of any workplace - but arguably more important in operating theatres than anywhere else, according to Professor Sharon Parker from The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Genomic sequence reveals new treatment options for pancreatic cancer
Friday, 27 February 2015
An international project assisted by researchers from The University of Western Australia has offered new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer.
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UWA to share expertise and support networking events at Australasia’s largest oil and gas industry conference
Friday, 27 February 2015
Engineering experts from The University of Western Australia will present to a world class gathering of oil and gas industry professionals as they come together for two days of insight, debate and discussion at the annual Perth-based Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG), held from 11-13 March 2015.
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Depth of plastic pollution in oceans revealed
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Wind and waves can mix buoyant ocean plastics throughout the water column, but most of their mass remains at the sea surface, according to research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Bio-inspired computer model that can design street layouts
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Researchers at the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) at The University of Western Australia have created a biologically inspired computer model that can autonomously design urban residential layouts without human assistance.
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WA's leading medical research on show at Science on the Swan
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Hot topics such as the influence of maternal nutrition before and during pregnancy on a child's development of conditions including obesity, type II diabetes, autism and attention deficit disorder will be canvassed at a high profile gathering of some of the world's finest medical science and health research minds in Perth this April.
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Mixed Race in Australia and the region - 8-10 June 2015, call for abstracts
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
The Mobilities and Belonging Initiative are calling for abstracts for their Mixed Race in Australia and the region symposium being held 8-10 June 2015 at UWA.
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David Mickler and Mark Beeson write for The Conversation
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Political Science and International Relations lecturers David Mickler and Mark Beeson both have articles in The Conversation this week.
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UWA Careers Fair
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Students will get the chance to meet and network with prospective employers at The University of Western Australia's Careers Fair, to be held on Wednesday, 4 March.
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COFS Academics presenting at AOG Expo
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Three COFS academics are presenting at The Australasian Oil
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David Mickler, new co-editor of the The Australasian Review of African Studies
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Dr David Mickler from Political Science and International Relations has just been appointed as co-editor of the Australasian Review of African Studies.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing January 2015 Newsletter
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
The January 2015 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-january-2015
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Graduate shares promising new research for spinal cord regeneration
Monday, 23 February 2015
In Australia, many victims of spinal cord injury are young men whose lives are changed in an instant, and Western Australia - with its love of cars, sport and the great outdoors - has twice as many cases as other Australian states.
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UWA takes Australian literature to the world with its latest free online course offering
Monday, 23 February 2015
Literature lovers around the world will be able to take advantage of a resurgence of interest in Australian literature thanks to The University of Western Australia's newest online course.
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Need help getting your device connected to UWA?
Monday, 23 February 2015
Come and visit us at the Pop-Up Get Connected stand on the Reid Library Terrace and get connected to Unifi (UWA’s wireless network) and other UWA systems on your smartphone, tablet or laptop!
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Living in hope for Aboriginal health in WA
Monday, 23 February 2015
A report on Aboriginal heart health released this week is the most comprehensive ever published in Western Australia about the single biggest killer of Aboriginal people.
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Renowned soil scientist to give Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture
Friday, 20 February 2015
Internationally renowned soil scientist Professor David Hopkins will deliver the 2015 Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture, hosted by The University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture, next month.
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Study on homeless youth reveals majority spent time in out of home care
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
A new report and the first national study
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Deep sea expedition into the unexplored Perth canyon abyss
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
A group of acclaimed scientists from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute will go where few others have gone before when they set out to unlock the secrets of a deep ocean canyon off Perth the size of the USA's Grand Canyon.
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Visit UWA Library on Facebook for your chance to WIN!
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Visit the UWA Library Facebook page between 18th February and 18th March 2015 and ‘like’ our competition post to go in the running to win the Ultimate Student Survival Pack! The Pack includes a $50 Co-op voucher, stationery, student-friendly cookbooks and ‘brain food’ to get you through your studies.
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Can democracy cope? - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Monday, 16 February 2015
Professor Mark
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UWA Sport Scholarships - now open and close Friday 27 February!
Monday, 16 February 2015
Have you got what it takes to play sport at the highest level? Sport
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Giant Success
Monday, 16 February 2015
The Giants took over the streets of Perth at the weekend, attracting an audience of more than a million people.
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UWA writers gearing up for festival
Monday, 16 February 2015
This year's Perth Writers Festival features a fantastic line-up of international and Australian writers and performers.
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Discover UWA Sports
Monday, 16 February 2015
With new and returning students filling the campus with
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Brain drain reversed
Friday, 13 February 2015
An internationally renowned genomic researcher who published breakthrough discoveries about cell development in top international journal Science today, has returned to his home town of Perth after 20 years.
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National Experimental Arts Forum comes to Perth in 2015
Friday, 13 February 2015
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the second National Experimental Arts Forumwill be held in Perth in October 2015.
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Noelene Bloomfield awarded another French honour
Friday, 13 February 2015
The University of Western Australia's Honorary Research Fellow Noelene Bloomfield today joined the ranks of Dirk Bogarde, Rudolf Nureyev, George Clooney and fellow Australians Kylie Minogue and Cate Blanchett after being awarded the Chevalier dans L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Government.
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New guide to better practice in residential care facilities
Friday, 13 February 2015
People living and working in residential care facilities will benefit from a new resource launched by researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA).
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New Indigenous scholarships for UWA Business School students
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Indigenous students studying at the UWA Business School will now be able to apply for a new suite of valuable
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Research Fellows Appointed for Poche Centre
Thursday, 12 February 2015
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at UWA is delighted to announce the appointments of Dr Sandy Hamilton and Carolyn Moylan as Poche Research Fellows.
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Academic titles at UWA
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Alignment of the University of Western Australia’s academic titles with other Australian universities.
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Partnership the power behind lung disease treatment
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Help may be on its way for sufferers of lung fibrosis - a condition sometimes caused by exposure to asbestos but one that sometimes appears without any known stimulus.
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Final days of expedition reveal new Batavia burials
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
A team of WA archaeologists and scientists has found the remains of four people in a sequence of remarkable discoveries at Beacon Island, part of the Houtman Abrolhos off the coast of Geraldton.
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Seagrass loss linked to greenhouse gas emissions
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
An international team of researchers has found that the disappearance of seagrass meadows could be contributing to the release of carbon dioxide which has been stored for centuries.
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Associate Professor Martin Porr wins Humboldt Fellowship
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Associate Professor Martin Porr has won an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship. The fellowship, which will commence in August 2015 will see Martin based in Germany for 18 months working at the Senckenberg Museum and Research Institute in Frankfurt and the University of Tuebingen.
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Your guide to the Journey of the Giants
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
One of the biggest live art events ever seen in Australia
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Illiberal Democracy in Indonesia - A new book by Associate Professor David Bourchier
Monday, 9 February 2015
Asian Studies' David Bourchier has published a new book with Routledge, 'Illiberal Democracy in Indonesia'.
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Gates Foundation is too big to ignore the politics of poverty - Professor Graham Brown writes for The Conversation
Monday, 9 February 2015
Graham Brown, the School of Social Sciences' new Professor of International Development, has published an article in The Conversation on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the politics of development assistance.
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The intellectual Premier League - Mark Beeson writes for The Conversation
Monday, 9 February 2015
Professor Mark Beeson from Political Science and International Relations regularly contributes to The Conversation. This week he explores what
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UWA law students bound for Washington
Monday, 9 February 2015
A team of law students representing The University of Western Australia is on its way to Washington after a great performance in one of the most prestigious competitions for law students.
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Post-conflict research group thrives
Monday, 9 February 2015
The Faculty’s post-conflict research group has grown this year to a vibrant research community of five doctoral scholars, each with their own area of speciality.
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Graeme Hankey recognised for outstanding stroke research
Friday, 6 February 2015
An outstanding lifetime contribution
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Oats to clean up heavy metals in contaminated soil
Friday, 6 February 2015
Researchers from universities in China, Switzerland and Australia have identified that the naked oat is best suited to remove radioactive strontium from contaminated soils.
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UWA’s Chevron Chair to lead upcoming LNG and Gas Processing workshops
Friday, 6 February 2015
Professor Eric May, whose work is helping to improve the
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Visiting research maths Fellowship awarded to Colva Roney-Dougal
Friday, 6 February 2015
Congratulations
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Crossing the oceans for research to benefit all
Thursday, 5 February 2015
A lawyer, an agricultural
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Hot-spot summer school unites young climate experts
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Twenty students representing seven countries and nine universities are at The University of Western Australia for a summer school where they are sharing their global perspectives on responses to climate change.
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Award for a world-class thesis
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Dr Mark Fielding, who won the Faculty’s ‘Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education,' has won a further award for his thesis.
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Saving endangered species
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Over 80 students from the University of Western Australia travelled from Perth to join UWA Albany students for a week of intensive learning from 26th – 31st January.
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Expedition reveals new Batavia burial site
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Archaeologists from The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum are back at Beacon Island examining archaeological sites related to one of WA's most famous shipwrecks, the Batavia.
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New website to showcase world class science research
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
UWA Science Global is a new website designed to help prospective students and researchers explore the high quality research carried out by the Faculty of Science at The University of Western Australia.
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Conference to focus on rammed earth structures
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
The
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome increases risk of chronic illness
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Researchers
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UWA soil scientists honoured for challenging ideas
Monday, 2 February 2015
A soil scientist from The University of Western Australia has been honoured in the latest issue of a leading international publication, the European Journal of Soil Science, for explaining the way nutrients especially phosphate react with soil and contributing to our understanding of plant nutrition.
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Unicare excellent at work and play
Monday, 2 February 2015
Innovative programs and community
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‘Live fast, die young’ galaxies lose the gas that keeps them alive
Monday, 2 February 2015
Galaxies
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A-Team to lead into the future
Friday, 30 January 2015
Eleven of the State's highest-achieving students have accepted some of the most significant scholarships offered in Australia - UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships - to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2014
Friday, 30 January 2015
The December 2014 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-december-2014
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2014 Newsletter
Friday, 30 January 2015
The November 2014 Newsletter is now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-november-2014
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CFA recognition sets path for global finance careers
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Students at The University of Western Australia Business
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Perth International Arts Festival announces the Story of the Giants
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Perth
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New waste and cleaning contract
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Recycling rates are expected to
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First harvest in School Leadership
Thursday, 29 January 2015
UWA has run the Master of School Leadership program for teachers in Western Australian public schools since 2012, with 40 to 50 teachers enrolling in the flexible part-time course each year. Janette Gee is the program’s first graduate.
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Inaugural Albany Master of Teaching graduates
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
The inaugural Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) offered through the UWA Albany Centre has seen its first group of students graduating.
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World renowned legal advocate for sex equality to give Perth public lecture
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
The University of Western Australia Law School presents a unique
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Faculty excels in research funding
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Researchers at the UWA Faculty of Education lead a number of large research projects, including two initiatives granted extremely competitive federal funding this year.
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UWA's outstanding achievers honoured on Australia Day
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
The University of
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Congratulations to Anne McKenzie AM on her recognition in the 2015 Australia Day honours
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
SPH and TKI are proud to congratulate Anne McKenzie on her Appointment as a Member of The Order of Australia.
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COFS researchers recognised in UWA ECR Best Publication Awards
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Dr Wenhua Zhao and Dr Shiaohuey Chow have been recognised in the UWA
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Australia Day honours for Business School Board Chair
Monday, 26 January 2015
Chair of the UWA Business School Board, Mark Barnaba, has
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Seed Bank think tank tackles global conservation
Friday, 23 January 2015
New approaches to rehabilitating mined areas may have germinated during a five-day international think-tank to advance seed technology research.
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Two hour screen limit for kids 'virtually impossible' to enforce
Thursday, 22 January 2015
A world-first longitudinal study by The University of Western Australia researchers examining the links between mental health and screen use by children and teenagers has found that guidelines to limit screen-based media-use to less than two hours a day are out of date and ‘virtually impossible' to enforce.
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Perth Festival Artistic Director heads east
Thursday, 22 January 2015
The University of Western Australia congratulates Perth International Arts Festival Artistic Director Jonathan Holloway on his appointment to the Melbourne Festival.
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A bold new transport future
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Professor
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Centrifuge development has geotechs in a spin
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
The University of Western Australia is one step closer to establishing the National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility, the only facility in the world operating three centrifuges on a daily basis.
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A helping hand for Pygmy Hippos
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Nobody knows how many pygmy hippos remain in wild habitats in West Africa, but there are only about 350 in captivity world-wide and a researcher at The University of Western Australia is in a race against time to ensure the species' survival.
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Embankment Prediction Symposium
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Calls for Expressions of Interest by 1 April 2015
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Closed for Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2015
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre and UWA Watersports and Leadership Centre will be closed on Monday 26 January, 2015 for the Australia Day public holiday.
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Predicting coral reef futures under climate change
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Researchers examining the impact of climate change on coral reefs have found a way to predict which reefs are likely to survive bleaching episodes and which won't.
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Short-term debt enhances WA farm productivity
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Policy interventions that enable farmers to have access to short-term debt would improve technical efficiency of Western Australian broad acre farms, according to a study from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA signs up with North Metro Health Service
Thursday, 15 January 2015
More than 900,000 people in Perth's northern suburbs will potentially benefit from a new partnership between The University of Western Australia and North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Mental Health.
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Write, read, love
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Hilary Mantel - the only woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice - is one of the star attractions at this year's Perth Writers Festival.
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Skyscraper-high undersea waves under the microscope
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Everyone has seen TV footage of surfers taking their lives into their hands in massive surf at Margaret River or Oahu in Hawaii, where waves can tower to six metres and produce solid walls of water and long pipelines.
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Nicola Forrest addresses GCSI alumni
Friday, 9 January 2015
WA Philanthropist Nicola Forrest stressed the importance of investing in early education when she addressed students and graduates from the UWA Business School's Centre for Social Impact.
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PNG malaria research breakthrough
Thursday, 8 January 2015
Every minute, a child dies from malaria in Africa and with malaria parasites resistant to traditional treatments, a new finding by a researcher from Papua New Guinea - where malaria is also a serious concern - is good news.
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Can Pacific Islanders bank on a secure fisheries future?
Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Traditional conservation measures, such as local ‘Tabus' - areas periodically closed to fishing - have typically been the sole approach to fisheries management in the tropical western Pacific.
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Time to celebrate for new Aboriginal doctors-to-be
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
An Aboriginal enrolled nurse and an Aboriginal health worker who were the very first students in UWA's Advanced Diploma in Medical and Aboriginal Health Sciences have just been accepted into medicine.
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First Generation Y President for UWA alumni association
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Squire Patton Boggs senior associate
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Home sweet home at risk of bushfire
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Home is where the heart is – and reminding yourself how much you love your home might ensure you prepare it for bushfires.
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UWA students blitz oil and gas scholarships
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Two undergraduate students and one PhD student from The University of Western Australia (UWA) have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).
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Less privileged kids shine at uni: study
Friday, 19 December 2014
Australia's higher education system appeared to level the playing field in terms of academic achievement for students, regardless of their socio-economic status (SES) background, according to a new study.
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Bus a move to UWA
Friday, 19 December 2014
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is creating a west-bound (away from the CBD) bus-only lane on Mounts Bay Road, from Hackett Drive to Broadway.
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ATSISPEP Press Release
Friday, 19 December 2014
Christmas time is a vulnerable period to depression and self-harm for many people, young and older – and therefore a period where families, extended families and communities as a whole should keep a watch on family and community members who may struggle with the expectations of the festive holiday periods and support them wherever possible.
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UWA Sport and Recreation Association Christmas Break Opening Hours
Friday, 19 December 2014
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre (including courts) will be closed from 12 midday on Wednesday 24 December 2014, and will reopen at 6am on Friday 2 January 2015.
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TED Fellowship for Australian computational biologist
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Passionate and engaging Australian researcher Laura Boykin has been named as the only Australia-based TED Fellow for 2015.
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Christmas a risky time for vulnerable: Indigenous expert
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Christmas is a risky time for many people, young and old, who may be prone to depression and self-harm, according to an expert in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing.
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Positively pink in Abqaiq
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Valli Batchelor joins forces with Abqaiq organisations to bring a message of peace, perseverance and joy to the Friendly City.
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Are we heading for another GFC?
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
The University of Western Australia Business School Accounting and Finance Professor Ray da Silva Rosa puts Western Australia's economic outlook into perspective:
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Public health expert receives MBE from Prince William
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Professor Fiona Bull, Director of The University of Western
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UWA Oceans Institute farewells influential Director
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
The UWA Oceans Institute farewelled its Director, Professor Carlos Duarte, on his departure from the University, following four years of exemplary service.
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2015 Fay Gale Fellowship awarded to Karen Martin
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Congratulations to Karen Martin on being awarded a Fay Gale Fellowship for 2015.
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Jarrah forest resists changes in climate
Monday, 15 December 2014
A long-term study into jarrah forest (Eucalyptus marginata) establishment at restored mine sites has found that they are in fact resistant to climate variability.
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Call for Government funded Indigenous business bodies
Monday, 15 December 2014
Indigenous leaders have called for the federal government to direct funding towards peak Indigenous business bodies.
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Engineering students aim to generate first breathable air on Mars
Monday, 15 December 2014
A project by students from The University of Western Australia and Mars One astronaut candidate Josh Richards has reached the finals of an international competition to land vital experiments on the Red Planet.
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Brain stimulation may hold key to treating anxiety
Monday, 15 December 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that that brain stimulation may help retrain unhelpful cognitive habits associated with anxiety and depression. The paper was published today in the international journal Biological Psychiatry.
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Shuan Hern Lee - 2014 AMP Tomorrow Maker
Friday, 12 December 2014
Shuan Hern Lee, at 12 years old, is the youngest applicant to win the AMP Tomorrow Fund Award for 2014 with a goal to inspire more young people to appreciate classical music.
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Barry Marshall most popular living Nobel Laureate
Friday, 12 December 2014
Professor Barry Marshall - The University of Western Australia's Nobel Prize winner - is currently the most popular living Nobel Laureate, according to the Nobel Foundation.
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Yirrkala Drawings
Thursday, 11 December 2014
BERNDT MUSEUM & LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY - 7 FEBRUARY - 11 APRIL 2015
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New ecotourism degree at UWA Albany
Thursday, 11 December 2014
A surge in interest in nature-based tourism has led The University of Western Australia to develop a Master of Ecotourism degree.
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Call for government funded Indigenous business bodies
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Indigenous leaders speaking at a high level
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Renewable energy vehicle fast-charging station launch
Thursday, 11 December 2014
The UWA Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) Project is launching Australia's first commercial, combined charging standard, fast-charging station which has been installed by the REV Project at The University of Western Australia's campus, near the University Club.
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Remove Aboriginal reliance on government: Wyatt
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben
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Not-for-profit sector must invest more in professional development
Thursday, 11 December 2014
The
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2015 AMEB News
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Withdrawal from Examination
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Series 17 Piano now available
Thursday, 11 December 2014
AMEB is proud to announce the launch of Series 17 - a full suite of grade books and recording & handbooks (Preliminary to Grade 8) available as an additional resource for users of the current Piano syllabus.
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Helping solve the big – and costly – challenge that miners face
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Geotechnical engineer James Doherty is helping solve one of the costliest challenges facing underground miners: how best to fill the voids left under the earth's surface when mining is complete.
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ATO Approval of VERS and Application
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Applications open 11 December 2014 at 9:00am
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International expert joins healthy brain study
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
One of the world's leading experts on brain blood flow and function is in Perth working with researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne to recruit more volunteers for their study investigating the effects of exercise on brain health.
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Tiny possum discovered in national park near Albany
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
One of Australia's most endearing marsupials, the tiny western pygmy possum, has been discovered for the first time in Albany's Torndirrup National Park by a research team from The University of Western Australia examining the pollination of native plants by mammals.
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Study Abroad: SIS Style
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Twenty two Aboriginal students are currently attending in Study Abroad programs in Chile and Washington DC, USA.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor awards personal chairs in Asian studies
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
The University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson marked the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Arts building and the university's ongoing commitment to research collaboration and wider engagement in the region by awarding three ‘personal chairs' in Asian Studies to senior staff.
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UWA Confucius Institute wins global award
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
The Confucius Institute at The University of Western Australia (UWACI) has received global recognition for its success in teaching Chinese language and cross-cultural understanding in Western Australia.
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National award for UWA's world-leading mathematician
Monday, 8 December 2014
The University of Western Australia's internationally acclaimed mathematician, Professor Cheryl Praeger, today became the first woman to be awarded the Australian Mathematical Society's George Szekeres Medal.
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A little mea culpa from the Web Office
Monday, 8 December 2014
One of our colleagues on campus recently questioned why our video guidelines
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Chinese public has no appetite for Senkakus fight: poll
Monday, 8 December 2014
By Ben Dooley Japan Times
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Renal specialist takes up blood pressure fight
Friday, 5 December 2014
A specialist from The University of Western Australia who is at the forefront of research into high blood pressure (hypertension) will spearhead efforts to develop preventive strategies to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular disease.
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UWA's ALVA team shortlisted for Guggenheim Helsinki Design competition
Friday, 5 December 2014
A team from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) is among just six groups to have their submission shortlisted in the international architectural competition to design the proposed Guggenheim museum in Helsinki, Finland.
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UWA students receive New Colombo honours
Friday, 5 December 2014
Four students from The University of Western Australia will take up scholarships enabling them to live, study and work in the Indo-Pacific region next year under the Federal Government's New Colombo Plan - a program that seeks to improve the cultural awareness of Australia's future leaders.
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Rednecks alive and well, conference told
Thursday, 4 December 2014
While rednecks are alive and well in some
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Biodiversity book in drive for UNESCO World Heritage listing
Thursday, 4 December 2014
If award-winning plant biologist Hans Lambers has his way, Western Australia's unique and diverse South West will soon be added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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Travelsmart and Bikeley Awards 2014 winners
Thursday, 4 December 2014
UWA cyclists and architecture students
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Reforms to State Tax Concessions for Charities: The Unintended Consequences
Thursday, 4 December 2014
The upper house of the WA Parliament passed a Bill on 3
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Dean of Law honoured by the Australian Academy of Law
Thursday, 4 December 2014
The
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Public health expert receives MBE from Prince William
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Professor Fiona Bull, Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for the Built Environment and Health, was this week presented with her MBE in London by HRH Prince William.
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Next generation is our responsibility: Indigenous leaders
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Indigenous businesses need to start looking
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UWA graduate awarded Monash Scholarship to Asia
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
An Arts graduate from The University of Western Australia who attended Morley Senior High School will use one of Australia's most prestigious national scholarships to better understand Australia-China business.
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Dr Jennifer Stone to trial new safe and easy tool to measure breast density in young women
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Assistant Professor Jennifer Stone has been awarded $200,000 by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to investigate the effectiveness of a new tool to measure breast density in young women.
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Canberra's architects unite three nations
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
While climate change and free trade agreements grabbed the G20 headlines, a UWA academic is delighted with a lesser item on the Indian Prime Minister's agenda.
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Deans woo students from China
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
A high-powered delegation of UWA Deans and Executives took a whirlwind trip to China recently, resulting in fruitful agreements on innovative double-badged degrees.
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ANZAC commemorations won't stop in April
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
The last weekend in April next year will - rightly - be awash with ANZAC commemorations, events and celebrations.
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Biggest cohort of Indigenous graduates
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Highly-educated Indigenous men and women are on the move, with a huge increase in the number of Indigenous students graduating from UWA.
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Are Masters getting younger?
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
At the tender age of 22, Ryan Whiddett, a client services assistant in the Careers Centre, competes in the Masters competition of his chosen sport, swimming.
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Rock on Giovanni -- you CAN get what you want
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
It may seem a tenuous link but the University was proudly represented on stage at the two recent Rolling Stones concerts at Perth Arena.
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China approves new business partnership with UWA
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Some of China's brightest students will soon be studying at the Business School, thanks to a new agreement between UWA and Shandong University, Weihai.
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How to prevent skin cancer -- from the heart
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Skin cancer? ‘It won't happen to me' is the common response...as it was by Clinton Heal, an otherwise healthy fit young man who has been living with Melanoma since 2005.
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Why do people give?
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Fred Chaney, Annie Fogarty and Andrew and Nicola Forrest all believe that education is the great empowerer.
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"Look out -- behind you!"
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Christmas traditions come in every guise: music, food, decorations, trees, crackers, gifts....and pantomime.
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Research Grants
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Grants Awarded Between 5 November and 1 December 2014
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Promotion Briefs
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Supplied by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee Human Resources
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Mark Randolph appointed Fugro Chair in Geotechnics
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Western Australian Scientist of the Year for 2013, Professor Mark Randolph, has been appointed Fugro Chair in Geotechnics at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS).
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Suicide prevention critical issue for Indigenous communities
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Indigenous academic Professor Patricia
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Rethink economic modelling to grow Indigenous communities
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Muway
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Indigenous poverty can only be solved through commerce: Mundine
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Advisory Council, Warren Mundine,
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Business from the heart
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Outgoing
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Silo approach to Aboriginal affairs must be avoided: Collier
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Minister
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Success for mathematics researchers in latest round of ARC Discovery Awards
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Congratulations to Michael Giudici, Cai Heng Li, and Gabriel Verret on their success in the recent Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project Round. Their project is titled ‘Symmetries of Finite Digraphs' and it will be funded for a three year period beginning in 2015.
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Constitutional reform should recognise Indigenous Australians
Monday, 1 December 2014
Recognise
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Aboriginal incarceration rate at state of emergency: Mervyn Eades
Monday, 1 December 2014
Mervyn Eades was in and out of
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Tougher procurement policies needed to boost Indigenous business: Langton
Monday, 1 December 2014
Indigenous academic Marcia
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Mick Gooda calls for human rights approach to business
Monday, 1 December 2014
Aboriginal and
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Book launched: The Making of an Expert Engineer - Winthrop Professor James Trevelyan
Monday, 1 December 2014
In November this year, Winthrop Professor James Trevelyan gifted the engineering community with his book The Making of an Expert Engineer.
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We're here to help over the holidays
Monday, 1 December 2014
The Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office are available to answer any queries you may have in regards to your university application over the holiday period - our festive season opening hours are as follows:
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Get credit for making a difference with our new broadening units
Monday, 1 December 2014
Imagine having the opportunity to develop a marketing strategy for a non-profit organisation, build a sensory garden for people with disabilities, or support the rehabilitation of people with a history of drug use...and then get credit towards your degree for it?
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We're here to help over the holidays
Monday, 1 December 2014
The Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office are available to answer any queries your students may have in regards to their university application over the holiday period - our festive season opening hours are as follows:
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(Re)introducing our 2015 Prospective Students team
Monday, 1 December 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, our new-look Prospective Students Office (PSO) team is forging ahead with plans for 2015, which is already gearing up to be one of our busiest yet.
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Service learning now available through new Broadening Units
Monday, 1 December 2014
While UWA students have always had plenty of opportunities to engage in extra-curricular community service activities, service learning will be offered for the first time in 2015 through degree-level units, giving students the opportunity to earn credit for making a difference!
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Faculty-specific scholarship applications now open
Monday, 1 December 2014
While the majority of 2015 commencing student scholarship applications have now closed, there are a wide range of scholarships that become available to students who are successful in receiving an offer and continue to enrol at UWA.
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Applications now open for our Summer Design Studio
Monday, 1 December 2014
If you know any Year 11 students who are passionate about design and interested in getting a valuable hands-on insight into the Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts courses available at UWA, they are encouraged to join us for our 2015 Summer Design Studio.
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UWA's YouTube success
Friday, 28 November 2014
We’ve heard a lot about UWA being a Top 100 university.
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‘Billy and the Fridge’ a big hit
Friday, 28 November 2014
Congratulations to Kamsani Bin Salleh, whose production
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UWA Indigenous graduates beat record
Friday, 28 November 2014
The largest cohort of Indigenous students to date has graduated from The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies.
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Filming business leaders and executives all in a day's work for aspiring Indigenous storytellers
Friday, 28 November 2014
Indigenous high school students will have the chance to
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Tabletop experiment could detect gravitational waves
Friday, 28 November 2014
A coin-sized detector might observe gravitational waves before the giant Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), according to two Australian physicists.
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Faculty-specific scholarship applications now open
Friday, 28 November 2014
While the majority of 2015 commencing student scholarship applications have now closed, there are a wide range of scholarships that become available to students who are successful in receiving an offer and continue to enrol at UWA.
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Wendy Martin to lead Perth International Arts Festival
Thursday, 27 November 2014
The former head of theatre and dance at the Sydney Opera House who now works for one of the world's leading performing arts centres has been appointed artistic director of Perth International Arts Festival, founded by The University of Western Australia.
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Rise in UWA rural and Indigenous medical graduates continues
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
For the third consecutive year more rural medical graduates than ever before took their professional oath at The University of Western Australia at the weekend as numbers continue to rise under UWA's successful Rural Student Recruitment Program.
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Tool kit for ocean health
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
The ocean is undergoing global changes at a remarkable pace and we must change with it to attain our best possible future ocean, warns the head of The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
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Long vacation opening hours
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
If you’re planning to visit or contact your subject library during the long vacation, please remember to check the opening hours.
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Important changes to OneSearch and library borrowing from 1st December
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
A number of enhancements to the Library’s search tool, OneSearch, will be implemented next week along with changes to Course Materials Online and High Demand Collection borrowing.
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New Fortune Theatre turns 50 and fabulous
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
The second New Fortune lecture-performance was delivered on Friday 14 November 2014, the year of the Theatre's 50th Anniversary, by acclaimed director Aarne Neeme at The University of Western Australia.
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First Broadway access students to take Hippocratic Oath
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
The first three students to complete the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree through The University of Western Australia's Broadway access program committed to the Hippocratic Oath at the weekend (Saturday 22 November).
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Indigenous voices in the mining industry
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
What do Indigenous youths and adults aspire to when it
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Clean-up work continues thanks to scholarship
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
A scholarship that honours the memory of a respected member of the contaminated land consultants' community has been awarded to two science students from The University of Western Australia.
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What happens when the big end of a mining town makes Indigenous business their 'core' business?
Monday, 24 November 2014
When an oil and gas company in West Perth starts renaming its boardrooms
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Small footprints make a big impression on Indigenous landscapes
Monday, 24 November 2014
Across
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Solar strategy needed to avoid electricity death spiral: report
Monday, 24 November 2014
Government and the electricity industry must act now to prepare for the inevitable impact of increased private solar on the State's electricity network or risk a death spiral of network disruptions and rising costs over the coming decade, according to the author of a new study into WA's electricity future.
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Professor Amin Saikal's book 'Zone of Crisis' launched from Coop Bookshop
Monday, 24 November 2014
Dr Sue Boyd launched Professor Amin Saikal's book Zone of Crisis: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq at The Coop Bookshop on 13 November 2014.
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Brigadier Naeem Salik participates in RCSS summer workshop
Monday, 24 November 2014
Brigadier Naeem Salik was invited by the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) Colombo to be part of the faculty for the biennial Summer Workshop from 20-24 September 2014.
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Samina Yasmeen panelist on UN panel
Monday, 24 November 2014
Professor Samina Yasmeen, Director of the Centre, was a panelist at the Q and A Discussion Forum hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), on the 25th September 2014 at UWA.
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PIA WA 2014 Awards for Planning Excellence - CBEH
Monday, 24 November 2014
The School of Population Health would like to congratulate the Centre for the Built Environment and Health (CBEH) on being part of a team that won the 2014 WA Planning Institute of Australia President's Award and Minister's Award for the development of the Healthy Active By Design website tool.
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Ticking the "Yes I'm Aboriginal" box
Friday, 21 November 2014
What happens when you
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The next Mark Zuckerberg
Friday, 21 November 2014
As we know from
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150 Indigenous year 8 students sample uni life
Friday, 21 November 2014
What methods do junk-food manufacturers use to make sure people keep buying their products? More than 150 Indigenous students are about to find out - at The University of Western Australia's Year 8 Discovery Days.
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Keeping watch over our seas
Friday, 21 November 2014
Vast areas of Australia's oceans are being better monitored and understood thanks to an observing system which is being launched today to operate from The University of Western Australia.
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Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation Awards Funds to GOHaD Researchers
Friday, 21 November 2014
Three researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease have been awarded over $40,000 from the Medical Research Foundation at Royal Perth Hospital.
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Boosts for Broadway UWA
Friday, 21 November 2014
Following a major review of our Broadway UWA program in 2014, there have been some enhancements made to the scheme to enable more students to qualify for a place under Broadway UWA from 2015.
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It's not too late to join our Summer Music Academy
Friday, 21 November 2014
Do you have a passion for making music? Grade 5 or above on your instrument? Interested in getting together, refining your skills and generally having a great time with other young musicians?
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COFS a joint winner for best poster award
Friday, 21 November 2014
The COFS poster Geotechnical Performance of Dynamically
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2014 Newsletter
Friday, 21 November 2014
The October 2014 Newsletter is now available athttps://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2014
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Are Aboriginal Australians a "Secret Weapon" in the New Economy?
Friday, 21 November 2014
"For Aboriginal people
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From sports-star to entrepreneur, in 60 seconds
Friday, 21 November 2014
It took Aboriginal AFL footballer Kevin Caton about one minute of
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Lectures full of brainy ideas
Thursday, 20 November 2014
For its size, the brain needs more oxygen than any other organ in the body - but many factors can interrupt its oxygen supply.
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John Howard on lessons from the Menzies era
Thursday, 20 November 2014
The legacy of Australia's longest
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UWA home to outstanding young scientists
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Three emerging scientists from The University of Western Australia have been chosen from disciplines spanning Cancer treatments, Effects of Exercise and Nanotechnology to be recognised as the State's brightest young researchers in this year's prestigious Tall Poppy Awards.
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Breakthrough in understanding wheat virus epidemics improves control options
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Critical new understanding of the disease cycle of a wheat virus will help farmers around the world protect their wheat crops from a devastating disease and major yield losses.
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Apply now for our Summer Design Studio
Thursday, 20 November 2014
If you are passionate about design and interested in getting a valuable hands-on insight into the Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts courses available at UWA, you are invited to join us for our 2015 Summer Design Studio.
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Female sea urchins hedge their bets in the mating game
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Sleeping around pays off for females, according to an international team of evolutionary biologists.
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Courageous Conversations about Race takes MBA student to New Orleans
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
UWA
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Engineering, computing and mathematics academics recognised in UWA Research Awards
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Twelve academic staff from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics received UWA Research Excellence and Innovation Awards 2014.
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Record participation for Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
2014 has been another record year for the Western Australian
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New program to boost US student numbers
Monday, 17 November 2014
The University of Western Australia has committed to a new international initiative which will double the number of American students studying abroad by the end of the decade.
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Girls engineer a better future
Friday, 14 November 2014
The future for engineering looks brighter as Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics launch a new "Girls in Engineering" program next Tuesday 18 November.
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New approach to tackling homelessness
Friday, 14 November 2014
A new Housing First approach piloted by Mission Australia
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Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be financially attractive
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Incorporating a grain legume in a two-year cropping rotation decreased greenhouse gas emissions from wheat production, according to a study by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Techniques for analysing smart phone data may help understand marine species
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Over the past 30 years, satellite tracking has revealed the otherwise invisible lives of the animals that occupy the skies, forests and oceans - and now scientists hope to apply the latest techniques used to understand how humans move, to learn even more about the migrations of the biggest marine animals.
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The Case for a ‘Fiscal Equalisation Fund’
Thursday, 13 November 2014
The UWA Business School's Professor Michael McLure
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Bryzlyn Lilac Sin receives prize for most promising performing artist of the year
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Petite pianist Bryzlyn Lilac Sin obtained three first prizes in three sections at the 27th Joondalup Eisteddfod in September, being named most promising performing artist of the year and receiving a cash cheque of $1500 at the winners' concert held at Sacred Heart College.
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New Master of Strategic Communication seeks ambitious professionals
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
New in 2015, The University of Western Australia's Master of Strategic Communication offers work placements, an international emphasis, and the ability to graduate in 12 months, all designed to meet the needs of driven communication professionals.
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New fast-charging station for electric vehicles at UWA
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Australia's first commercial, combined charging standard, fast-charging station has been installed by the Renewable Energy Vehicle Project (REV) at The University of Western Australia's campus, near the University Club.
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Professor Susan Gourvenec awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Mid-Career Research Award
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Professor Susan Gourvenec was awarded one of the Vice-Chancellor’s Mid-Career Research Awards for distinguished achievement in research in the engineering field.
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Twelve year old Joshua Noronha wins first place in Moscow music competition
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Twelve year old pianist Joshua Noronha won first place at the International Russian Rotary Children's Music Competition in Moscow, receiving the prize of US$3000.
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Historic first for medical research fellowships
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Australia's most prestigious mid-career medical research fellowships have been awarded to three talented young scientists who are likely to have an enormous impact on future medical research.
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China’s top students head to UWA as new double degree is launched
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Some of China's brightest students will
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Astronomers dissect the aftermath of a supernova
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
In research published today in the Astrophysical Journal, an Australian-led team of astronomers has used radio telescopes in Australia and Chile to see inside the remains of a supernova.
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The girl on Breaksea Island
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
The real-life story of a young Albany girl who buoyed the spirits of Gallipoli-bound soldiers is one of several Anzac stories that inspired the Perth Festival's The Giants.
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A ‘larger than life’ Festival
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Creating his fourth and final Perth International Arts Festival, Artistic Director Jonathan Holloway believes the absolute essence of this midsummer celebration of the arts is being "beautifully poised between the University and the City of Perth".
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“Be unafraid to always teach …”
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
While Andrew Forrest branded himself the boy from the bush with a stutter, to graduating students he addressed in Winthrop Hall he personified the leadership of the legendary Forrest family that put Western Australia so firmly on the map of a newly federated Australia.
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The little Aussie battler
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
The battle to save one of the planet's most endangered freshwater turtles began at UWA more than 50 years ago with the first PhD research on a creature on the brink of extinction.
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Graduate’s contribution recognised
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Earlier this year UWA graduate Jenny Shub received an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours for her ongoing work in Holocaust education and awareness.
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Turning lessons of life into leadership
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
UWA's new Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor says that in many spheres of 21st Century life, change has become a way of being. The fitness fanatic (she has run seven charity marathons) has clearly embraced change while scaling the heights of an impressive career.
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From the Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Over the past six months you would have noticed a great range of commentary in the media in relation to the Federal Government's proposed reforms to the Higher Education sector.
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SPH winners of UWA Research Excellence and Innovation Awards
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
The School of Population Health congratulates two School winners of the UWA Research Excellence and Innovation Awards.
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Personality tests, sick co-workers and shared knowledge: What makes a good workplace?
Monday, 10 November 2014
Can a personality test
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UWA students take out PwC Digital Challenge
Monday, 10 November 2014
UWA students have taken out the top spots
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A win for UWA hockey
Monday, 10 November 2014
Last year may have been UWA's Centenary but the UWA Hockey Club isn't far behind- this year one of the University's oldest sporting clubs celebrated its 90th anniversary.
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A timely publication
Monday, 10 November 2014
As spring wildflowers colour our ancient landscape, UWA Publishing has produced a timely celebration of the State's incredible flora.
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Masters launch in a heritage setting
Monday, 10 November 2014
What better venue to launch the new Master of Heritage Studies than the historic WA Trustees Building, with its grand marble staircases and soaring ceilings.
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The Zest of Kalbarri
Monday, 10 November 2014
The perilous voyages of 18th century Dutch East India Company trading ships from Amsterdam to Indonesia's ‘spice islands' left a rich historical and cultural legacy that continues to link communities in The Netherlands, Australia and Indonesia - and UWA has turned that legacy into an enriching educational experience.
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Grad Briefs | Stay in touch!
Monday, 10 November 2014
We'd love to know where you are, what you're doing and planning, so please send us your news.
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50th Anniversary Reunion Luncheon
Monday, 10 November 2014
More than 70 graduates from The University of Western Australia in 1964 and their guests joined Convocation Council members to celebrate the 50-Year Anniversary of their graduation at a Reunion Luncheon at the University Club on Sunday, May 31.
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The EZONE
Monday, 10 November 2014
With $30 million raised for the EZONE, the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics' vision to empower people to change the world is taking shape.
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Establishing a tradition of learning
Monday, 10 November 2014
Four generations of the Cullity familyhave graduated fromUWA. Among the undergraduates of 1913, the year UWA opened its doors to students, were two brothers, Jack and Tom Cullity - indeed it is a family legend that Tom was the first student through the door at the Irwin Street campus.
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Indigenous graduate wins Perkins award
Sunday, 9 November 2014
As the Michaelmas term launches Oxford University's academic year, UWA graduate Jessyca Hutchens is settling into the storied university. The winner of a Charlie Perkins scholarship, this descendant of the Pilbara's Palyku people says that in her family knowledge has always been valued.
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From the Warden of Convocation
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Convocation establishes a Scholarship to honour Dr Sue Baker.
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UWA Convocation award winner and the art of being healthy
Sunday, 9 November 2014
When was the last time you went to a movie or a concert? How about a festival or play? In your free time, do you listen to music, read novels, take photographs, dance, paint or play a musical instrument?
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Training the best legal minds
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Terrorism, refugees on boats, one punch fatalities, Internet privacy, the impassioned clash of farmers and coal seam gas companies.
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New Century Campaign – celebrating a year of giving
Sunday, 9 November 2014
A year after the launch of the University's ambitious New Century Campaign, an extraordinary $215 million has been raised - or more than 50 per cent of the $400 million target.
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Athletes shine in Glasgow
Sunday, 9 November 2014
UWA students and graduates were among the athletes celebrating wins at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - particularly on the hockey field.
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Alumni Annual Fund Grants – enhancing the student experience
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Tamara Glick, UWA architecture student, has fallen in love with the outback after a work placement with Martumili artists in the desert communities of the east Pilbara.
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Vaulting the species divide
Sunday, 9 November 2014
UWA's Professor Ryan Lister has just won the Prime Minister's Life Scientist of the Year Award. The outstanding genome biologist is working at the frontier of science, unravelling the epigenome.
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Being an agent of change
Sunday, 9 November 2014
"We've come such a long way in so many areas ... but suicide rates have gone backwards," says UWA's straight-talking Professor Pat Dudgeon who is leading national research initiatives in mental health and suicide prevention from the School of Indigenous Studies.
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Enrico Palermo | newsmaker
Sunday, 9 November 2014
To borrow from Star Trek, you could say that Enrico Palermo is, in engineering terms, going "where no man has gone before" - and UWA was his launch pad.
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Water Sensitive Cities
Sunday, 9 November 2014
It's one of the globe's most highly contested resources and a new Federally-funded UWA research hub is meeting the challenge of charting smart ways to use water more sustainably in the world's driest continent.
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The making of a Rhodes Scholar
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Freya Shearer's educational journey has taken her from a tiny century-old school at Wooroloo to Oxford University as UWA's 2014 Rhodes Scholar.
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Fair Game
Sunday, 9 November 2014
One of the unheralded aspects of campus life is its power to bring together-and ignite-idealistic minds that make good things happen.
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Born to move
Sunday, 9 November 2014
UWA's Sarah Dunlop has spent 20 years researching spinal cord injury in the hope of helping the wheelchair-bound to recover at least some of the movement they lost after a devastating accident.
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In Conversation… with Greta Scacchi
Sunday, 9 November 2014
During the summer of 1975, Greta Scacchi performed on stage for the first time at UWA and made life-long friends that keep drawing her back to Perth.
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Creating leaders, past, present and future
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Our University appreciates that leadership has its genesis in many spheres: think Andrew and Nicola Forrest setting the benchmark high in the hope of ushering in a new era of philanthropy in Australia; think our State's new Chief Scientist, UWA's Professor Peter Klinken, urging Australian scientists to "go in search of a new continent rather than fine-mapping one already discovered".
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Seeking memorabilia
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Dr Joan Pope, who regularlyunearths invaluable information for the UWA Historical Society, would love to hear from anyone with memorabilia related to Dorothy Fleming. "Dorothy was a wonderfuldance education teacher," writes Dr Pope.
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Frontiers in mineral exploration
Friday, 7 November 2014
An international group of specialists in the field of planetary sciences has found strong evidence that lava flows on Mars may also host base and precious metals.
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Inaugural PhD Conference celebrates business research
Friday, 7 November 2014
The UWA Business School's inaugural Interdisciplinary PhD
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Report reveals extent of housing issues facing older people
Friday, 7 November 2014
The State's laws governing family accommodation agreements and enduring powers of attorney urgently need to be changed, according to a new report to be launched on Monday.
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UWA teams with Yara for free agricultural course
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Students around the world will be able to enrol for a free six week online course on Agriculture, Economics and Nature thanks to a sponsorship arrangement between Yara Pilbara and The University of Western Australia.
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Finance careers beckon as UWA students excel in CFA competition
Thursday, 6 November 2014
A team of UWA Business School students has claimed first
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Bushfire program wins Premier's Award
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Australia's first online national bushfire spread simulation program, ‘Aurora', was announced the winner of the 2014 ‘Revitalising the Regions' Category at the prestigious Western Australian Premier's Awards for Excellence last night.
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UWA scoops innovation prizes for medical breakthroughs
Thursday, 6 November 2014
The University of Western Australia might be the oldest university in the State, but its researchers are leading the way in new technologies, taking out major prizes in the 2014 WA Innovator of the Year Awards for inventions that will improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
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UWA Publishing novel shortlisted for Canada's richest literary prize
Thursday, 6 November 2014
A new UWA Publishing novel, The Ever After of Ashwin Rao by Padma Viswanathan, has been shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada's richest and most prestigious literary award.
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Program review highlights strategies for improving Aboriginal mental health
Thursday, 6 November 2014
A nationwide review looking at effective mental health strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has highlighted the ongoing need for culturally-appropriate and holistic programs and services.
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Think outside box to combat salinity
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Wheatbelt farmers can make their saline land productive again, if they're willing to think outside of the box.
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What the Boxing Day tsunami taught us
Thursday, 6 November 2014
UWA coastal engineering expert Chari Pattiaratchi has
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Joondalup Eisteddfod Winners' Concert 2014
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
The 2014 Joondalup Eisteddfod took place over four weekends in August at RNDM Performing Arts Centre, Sacred Heart College.
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Smart legacy in agriculture continues
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Two science honours students at The University of Western Australia - one from Toodyay and the other from Bunbury - have achieved their goals of contributing to Australian agriculture having been awarded the Sir Eric Smart Scholarship for Agricultural Research through UWA's Institute of Agriculture.
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Kings Park Honour Avenues: Bringing local history to life
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
An ambitious project will add a new dimension to the memorial plaques which line Kings Parks' Honour Avenues, with a smart device app to be created which will share the personal stories of Anzac soldiers commemorated by the plaques.
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New book lifts the lid on engineers and their work
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Transforming engineering practice in Australia could result in a prosperous future based on clean energy, while in developing countries it could unleash a new wave of economic growth, according to a new book, to be launched at The University of Western Australia on Monday 10 November.
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Chinese wonder fruit genome to aid world fruit breeding
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
The jujube fruit or Chinese date, known for its outstanding properties has been sequenced for the first time by a researcher from The University of Western Australia in collaboration with colleagues in China.
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UWA MBA students win Schulich International Case Competition
Tuesday, 4 November 2014
UWA MBA students have taken out first prize
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Outcomes for the mentally ill do not improve with age
Monday, 3 November 2014
New research has confirmed that people with severe mental disorders who reach older age have lower life expectancy compared with their peers.
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Clough sponsors new $20,000 MBA Full Time scholarship at UWA Business School
Monday, 3 November 2014
Engineering
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Research Week: 3rd to 7th November
Monday, 3 November 2014
The Library provides a wide range of research assistance and services specifically designed to support staff and students who are embarking on research.
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UWA student wins 100th Rhodes Scholarship
Friday, 31 October 2014
A Masters in International Journalism student from The University of Western Australia who plans to undertake Masters Degree studies in Modern Languages and International Relations at Britain's prestigious Oxford University has won UWA's 100th Rhodes Scholarship in 101 years.
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Night of nights for UWA sports athletes, clubs and officials
Friday, 31 October 2014
The University of Western Australia
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Best in the west - UWA students reclaim national honours for sailing achievements
Friday, 31 October 2014
Several of Australia's leading
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Azure executives meet UWA Business School students
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Thinking beyond the traditional retirement age and giving back to the
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Developed world must not fear sending Ebola help
Thursday, 30 October 2014
The global community would be better served by fighting the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, rather than waiting for it to come knocking on our own doors, according to a medical microbiologist at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA scientist urges Australia to send Ebola help
Thursday, 30 October 2014
A medical microbiologist at The University of Western Australia says the developed world must not fear sending people to help efforts to control Ebola in Africa.
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Medicine and agriculture to benefit from work of UWA's Australian Life Scientist of the Year
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
A young scientist whose work at The University of Western Australia has the potential to improve our understanding of the human brain, transform stem-cell medicine and revolutionise agriculture has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
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Fighting viruses to ensure food
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Virus diseases pose one of the biggest threats to human survival - not just those that invade the human body, but those that reduce crop yields, and threaten food security, especially in the developing world.
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In their own words: the voices of UWA
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
An oral history gives a personal, first hand recollection. Memory is far from perfect, but the voice captures how a person felt or thought about an event, a place or time that they experienced.
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Help Georgie beat Lyme disease
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
While UWA has launched an initiative to crowdfund and crowdsource research projects, a UWA graduate is pinning her hopes for the future on a similar social media campaign.
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Sailing success for students
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Spring was a season for UWA students to show who ruled the waves, both in Australia and overseas.
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New Century Campaign -- a year on
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
A year after the launch of the New Century Campaign, an extraordinary $218 million has been raised - or more than 50 per cent of our $400 million target.
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Big steps towards good health
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
The 2014 Global Corporate Challenge wrapped up recently, and what a great effort from 350 staff participants - clocking up more than 264,000 kilometres and walking the equivalent of seven times around the world during the 100-day challenge.
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How we sleep affects how we breathe
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
The burgeoning field of sleep research and its relationship with breathing disorders is recognised in a new appointment to the leadership group of the Lung Institute of WA.
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A tale of Prime Ministerial disasters
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Political histories tend to focus on the personalities involved in wins, losses, dramas and disasters.
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Top ranking for Business School
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
The Business School has cemented its place as one of Australia's best, winning European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation again.
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Academics hope to attract sharks
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Fatal shark attacks have focused much attention on WA over the past few years.
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Research Grants
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Grants Awarded Between 7 October and 4 November 2014
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Promotion Briefs
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Supplied by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee Human Resources
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A decade of developments in tsunami science
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
A decade on from the devastating and unprecedented 2004 Tsunami that hit Indian Ocean countries, The University of Western Australia's Professor Chari Pattiaratchi will present a public lecture tonight on the advances in tsunami science and lessons learnt.
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Students debut research at International Conference of Undergraduate Research 2014
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
In September 2014, thirty seven UWA students were chosen to participate in the International Conference of Undergraduate Research 2014, eleven of whom presented their research on a global scale to leading academics and researchers from six universities spanning four continents.
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Top 10 tips for Year 12 exams
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
While the lead-up to exams can be nerve-wracking, students should make the most of their revision time by planning ahead and focusing on strengths and weaknesses, according to the STUDYSmarter team at The University of Western Australia.
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Engineering student wins presentation contest
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
An Engineering student from The University of Western Australia will take on Australia's best young speakers in the national final of The IET Present around the World (PATW) Competition in Adelaide after winning the regional competition in Perth last week.
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Albany seagrass champion wins Southseas Oceans Hero Award
Monday, 27 October 2014
A lone seagrass champion from Albany has been recognised for his efforts in seagrass restoration and community collaboration at The University of Western Australia Oceans Institute's community event over the weekend.
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An exciting world of research at UWA
Monday, 27 October 2014
Where in the world can you listen to discussions about new therapies to treat cancer, use supercomputers to solve challenges in chemistry, learn how plants grow in infertile soils and about new computer techniques to reveal patterns in Shakespeare?
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$2.7M to target 'poor cousin' of chronic diseases
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Whether it's the 11-year-old who has to sit by while his schoolmates play soccer, the grandma who can't open a jar, or the 30-year-old who can't get out of bed and has to miss yet another week of work - everyone knows someone affected by arthritis or some equally painful bone and joint condition.
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Employability a growing concern for international students
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) have recently reported employability issues facing the international education sector in Australia.
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UWA welcomes Perth boundary decision
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the announcement by the State Government on local government boundary changes, particularly its determination to create an expanded capital city local government area that includes the State's leading University.
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Research unlocks potential of super-compound
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered that nano-sized fragments of graphene - sheets of pure carbon - can speed up the rate of chemical reactions.
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B-vitamins can help beat depression: study
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Supplementing current anti-depressant medication with B vitamins improves response to treatment, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA pays tribute to former Chief Justice David Malcolm
Monday, 20 October 2014
The University of Western Australia extends its deepest sympathies to the family of former WA Chief Justice and UWA law graduate David Malcolm, who has died aged 76.
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24/7 opening at the Reid Library
Monday, 20 October 2014
From Monday 20th October through to the end of the examination period, the Reid Library will be open 24/7. Entry to the library after 10pm is via Campus Card swipe access and is restricted to UWA staff and students.
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UWA showcases research strengths in Shanghai
Monday, 20 October 2014
The University of Western Australia's new EZONE engineering zone, the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the 1600-hectare Farm Ridgefield are among the university's research facilities to be showcased at a special event in Shanghai this Friday.
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NHMRC grant success for SPH research group
Monday, 20 October 2014
Congratulations to Frank and team on winning their NHMRC project grant.
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Open Access Week: Brown Bag forum Wed 22nd Oct
Monday, 20 October 2014
Open Access enables free public access to publicly funded scholarly research and the right to use and re-use those results. This benefits research, education, industry and the wider community.
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Fugro to fund Chair in Geotechnics at UWA
Friday, 17 October 2014
Fugro, an international company that specialises in the design of offshore foundations is to fund the creation of a new chair at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS).
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UWA awarded $26.1M in national medical research funding
Friday, 17 October 2014
A trial that aims to improve the treatment of severe asthma in children, how microRNAs can be used to treat liver cancer and improving primary care for Aboriginal mothers and babies in the Kimberley are among 29 research projects at The University of Western Australia to benefit from new medical grants.
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Go the extra mile with an international study experience
Friday, 17 October 2014
Have you considered adding some international study to your degree?
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Memento Mori exhibition delves into inevitability of death
Thursday, 16 October 2014
A multi-arts examination of a topic still largely tabu in Western culture opens at The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Australian scientists prove link between viral infection and autoimmune disease
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Common viral infections can pave the way to autoimmune disease, Australian scientists have revealed in breakthrough research published internationally today.
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Cambridge is dream come true for three UWA graduates
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Three graduates of The University of Western Australia - one with an interest in the law of the sea, another with a passion for the not-for-profit sector and a third who wants to implement the global use of sustainable energy - have won prestigious Cambridge Australia Scholarships to undertake studies at the University of Cambridge in England.
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Inaugural UWA Student Guild Students' Choice Award
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
The School of Population Health wishes to recognise the achievements of Angus Cook and Ian Li, both recipients of an inaugural UWA Student Guild Students’ Choice Award.
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UWA trio receive sector's highest level of teaching recognition
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
An expert in enhancing teaching and learning in higher education, an environmental epidemiologist who enables students to become well-rounded practitioners, and the coordinator of a program that matches students with industry professionals were this week recognised with prestigious awards.
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Invitation to explore the deep ocean
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Join The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute and the Institute of Advanced Studies in a celebration of our ocean community at the Western Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle next weekend (Saturday 25 October 2014).
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How malaria is shaping the human genome
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
For millennia, malaria has been a major killer of children in Africa and other parts of the world. In doing so, it has been a major force of evolutionary selection on the human genome.
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Symposium to remind us of our mortality
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Memento Mori, often translated from the Latin as ‘remember
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Arctic marine organisms capture CO2: research
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Arctic marine organisms act as a reservoir for CO2, according to research published in the international journal Geophysical Research Letters.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 13 October 2014
Colleagues,
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Dark matter half what we thought, say scientists
Friday, 10 October 2014
A new measurement of dark matter in the Milky Way has revealed there is half as much of the mysterious substance as previously thought.
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UWA computer programming team reaches world finals in Morocco
Thursday, 9 October 2014
A student computer programming team from The University of Western Australia (UWA) has won a place to compete at the World Finals of the prestigious ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) to be held in Morocco in May next year.
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UWA takes honours in Kirby Moot
Thursday, 9 October 2014
In only its second year of participating, The University of Western Australia's Kirby Moot team has won the national finals.
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Psychiatrist wins Mental Health Good Outcomes award
Thursday, 9 October 2014
A renowned leader in psychiatry and ageing has been recognised for excellence in research with a prestigious Mental Health Good Outcomes Award.
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UWA Business School receives renewed EQUIS accreditation
Thursday, 9 October 2014
The University of Western Australia Business School has
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Enhanced tolerance to ion toxicities improves wheat yield in WA
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have identified ways for farmers in medium-to-high rainfall areas of the WA grain belt to increase wheat yield. Their breakthrough may have implications for other important grain crops in WA, such as barley and canola.
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Team UWA trumps other Western Australian Universities at Australian University Games
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Team UWA has returned from the 2014 Australian University Games with the most pennants out of any other Western Australian University.
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Public opinion should help sway marine policy: study
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Public opinion should inform policy decisions about the marine environment, according to a study published this week in the international journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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Coffee: if you're not shaking, you need another cup
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
A team of researchers, including one from The University of Western Australia, has found there may be some truth in the slogan: "Coffee: If you're not shaking, you need another cup." They've identified the genes that determine just how much satisfaction you can get from caffeine.
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Indigenous graduates hold their own in the labour market
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
New research focusing on Indigenous Australian university graduates has found they now achieve comparable labour market outcomes to their non-Indigenous peers.
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Can re-training the way you think improve your sleep?
Monday, 6 October 2014
A new approach to treating insomnia has earned Bronwyn Milkins the $2000 first prize in The University of Western Australia's Three Minute Thesis competition.
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UWA Oceans Institute and industry form Indian Ocean Business Alliance
Monday, 6 October 2014
The formation of the Indian Ocean Business
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UWA research finds gold and silver price setting open to exploitation
Monday, 6 October 2014
The 117-year-old London Silver Fix has come to an end,
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UWA student survives the panel in EY nationwide competition
Friday, 3 October 2014
A UWA-based social
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COFS double award from leading geotechnical journal for industry-relevant research
Friday, 3 October 2014
Researchers at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems,
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UWA moves up world rankings
Thursday, 2 October 2014
The University of Western Australia has jumped 11 places in the annual Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving from 168th to 157th place.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing September 2014 Newsletter
Thursday, 2 October 2014
The September 2014 Newsletter is now available athttps://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2014
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New Building Student Survey
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
In 2016 the School of Indigenous Studies will be moving to a brand new facility, just south of the Old Pharmacology Building alongside Prescott Court.
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New master's degree engages with 50,000 years of Indigenous heritage
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
The University of Western Australia's newest degree, the Master of Heritage Studies was launched today by the Hon Albert Jacob, Minister for Environment; Heritage.
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David goes digital first
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
While some UWA staff are still taking tentative steps into the digital world, agricultural economist David Pannell has been blogging for more than 10 years.
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Western Waagyls win again
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Two UWA teams have swept the annual National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games for the second year in a row, taking out first and third places.
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Indigenous leader for Berndt Lecture
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
The culture and history of Australia's ancient people will be celebrated at UWA later this week in the Berndt Foundation Biennial Lecture.
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The best ideas start here
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Some of the best conversations of the year will take place this Friday at the 2014 Manning Clark House Day of Ideas at the University Club.
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It takes a lot of people to create a history
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
The comprehensive history of the past 50 years of UWA, published for the Centenary last year, was short-listed for a Premier's book prize recently.
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Our staff win national awards
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Three staff from UWA have received Australian Awards for University Teaching, administered by the Office of Learning and Teaching.
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Coach of the Year on Crawley campus
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
The end of the football season leaves some UWA staff members feeling a little lost, after a winter of following their favourite sport.
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Get fit at work
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Spring is the perfect time to improve your fitness, especially with free classes offered on campus on Tuesday evenings.
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Promotions
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Due to a staff bereavement, we are unable to provide detailed information about the latest promotions, apart from listing the successful staff.
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Research grants
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Grants Awarded Between 9 September and 6 October 2014
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UWA commits to sustainable farming
Monday, 29 September 2014
The University of Western Australia and a group of leading international organisations has agreed to work towards developing a plan for the sustainable management of ruminant livestock through a global network of model farms known as the ‘Global Farm Platform'.
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Xiaojun Li invited to attend [email protected]
Monday, 29 September 2014
COFS PhD student Xiaojun Li has been invited to
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Vice-Chancellor's Column
Monday, 29 September 2014
Colleagues,
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Western Waagyls' dreamtime run at National Indigenous Games
Friday, 26 September 2014
Two UWA teams named after the snakelike Dreamtime creature the Waagyl have swept the annual National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (NITESG) for the second year in a row, taking out first and third places.
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Journey from stem cell to blood cell revealed
Friday, 26 September 2014
Researchers have discovered previously undetected steps in the process by which stem cells become blood cells, a process called haematopoiesis.
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Study unravels links between soils and plant biodiversity
Friday, 26 September 2014
For decades, ecologists have studied soils to understand why some patches of vegetation contain more plant species than others.
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USA student keen to 'learn country' from Noongar and Western perspectives
Thursday, 25 September 2014
When Stephanie Wenclawski (21) from North Carolina State University discovered that she could find out about ancient Noongar culture at The University of Western Australia, she couldn't wait to enrol.
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Green jobs for a sustainable future
Thursday, 25 September 2014
The UWA Business School's Caleb Goods says
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Woodside invests $10 million in UWA’s engineering zone
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Woodside and The University of Western Australia have today announced a $10 million investment in the University's revolutionary engineering research, teaching and learning facility project, known as EZONE UWA.
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Haunting tales in ship-wrecked silver
Thursday, 25 September 2014
In her work of analysing the silver coins recovered from six ships, wrecked off the WA coast over almost two centuries, PhD candidate Liesel Gentelli finds herself thinking of some of the wreck survivors.
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UWA enhances Indian Ocean research in new Memorandum of Understanding with Mauritius
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
An executive team from The University of Western Australia (UWA) visited The
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UWA Publishing book wins at WA Premier's Book Awards
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
UWA Publishing's poetry collection Six Different Windows by Paul Hetherington has won the 2014 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for Poetry.
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UWA celebrates research training program graduates from China
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
The University of Western Australia celebrated 31 Chinese students who participated in a research training program at UWA throughout July and August with our most prominent research leaders.
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Diet affects sperm competitiveness
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
It's well known that omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) can help to prevent heart disease but new research has found that these essential fatty acids can also increase the chance of paternity success.
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The University of Western Australia Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Higher Education and Research
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Neolife 2015 Call for Papers
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
CALL FOR PAPERS, PANELS AND WORKSHOPSNeolifeThe Inaugural (Rest of the World) SLSA Conference Perth Western Australia1-3 October 2015Neolife; full of surprises.
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Woolly mammoth genome sequencer at UWA
Monday, 22 September 2014
How can a giant woolly mammoth which lived at least 200,000 years ago help to save the Tasmanian Devil from extinction? The answer lies in DNA, the carrier of genetic information.
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UWA takes lead on course fee pricing structure
Monday, 22 September 2014
The University of Western
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Gift gives hope to Alzheimer's sufferers
Friday, 19 September 2014
A charity set up by a self-made Mandurah businessman who left Perth at the age of 14 has donated $150,000 to help find better ways to treat depression in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Monster galaxies gain weight by eating smaller neighbours
Friday, 19 September 2014
Massive galaxies in the Universe have stopped making their own stars and are instead snacking on nearby galaxies, according to research by Australian scientists.
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UWA trio receive sector's highest level of teaching recognition
Thursday, 18 September 2014
An expert in enhancing teaching and learning in higher education, an environmental epidemiologist who enables students to become well-rounded practitioners, and the coordinator of a program that matches students with industry professionals were this week recognised with prestigious awards.
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New research provides understanding that helps control legume viruses
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Farmers in south-west WA will be pleased to find out that a PhD candidate from The University of Western Australia has made significant advances in our understanding of major plant pathogen Bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV).
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UWA's top hockey teams compete for grand final glory
Thursday, 18 September 2014
The University of Western Australia Hockey Club will be hoping to pull off two double victories in both women's and men's first and second division grand finals this Saturday at Perth Hockey Stadium in Bentley.
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Record turnout of Indigenous students for National Games
Thursday, 18 September 2014
More than 350 Indigenous tertiary students from 21 universities around Australia will be welcomed to The University of Western Australia this Sunday September 21 when UWA hosts the 19th annual National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games.
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Andrew Forrest Occasional Address – Transcript
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Delivered at Winthrop Hall on Tuesday 16 September
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How learning to talk is in the genes
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
An international study by child health researchers has found that genetic factors contribute to the development of language during infancy.
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'The forgotten migrants' keen to share their stories
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have been flooded with calls from British migrants - young and old - keen to share their stories about their move to Australia.
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Andrew and Nicola Forrest honoured at UWA Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Andrew and Nicola Forrest have been awarded honorary doctorates by The University of Western Australia for their outstanding service to the community of Western Australia, to the nation and beyond.
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Record turnout of Indigenous students for national games
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
More than 350 Indigenous tertiary students from 21
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Aim higher with postgraduate study at UWA
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
Former West Coast Eagles captain Darren Glass has chosen to do one and employers around the world are increasingly demanding one - a postgraduate qualification.
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The Poche Leadership Development Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
The Poche Leadership Development Awards provide opportunities and
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UWA Professor elected fellow of social sciences academy
Monday, 15 September 2014
The UWA Business
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Ovarian cancer remains elusive to early diagnosis and successful treatment
Monday, 15 September 2014
A population-based study of all ovarian cancer cases diagnosed in Australia in 2005 found a crude five year survival rate of 35 per cent.
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A positive outcome from MH17 tragedy
Friday, 12 September 2014
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) and the family of two Australian victims of flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine on 17 July, are raising money to establish a scholarship at The University of Western Australia Albany in honour of Mr Arjen Ryder.
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Richard Branson protégé shares entrepreneurial secrets
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Brad Rosser has reported to Sir Richard Branson while
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Colleagues,
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From woolly mammoths to zebra fish: meet a world-famous geneticist
Thursday, 11 September 2014
How can a giant woolly mammoth, who lived at least 200,000 years ago, help to save the little Tasmanian Devil from extinction?The answer lies in DNA, the carrier of genetic information.
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Young doctor photographers on show
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Every year, final year medical students spend six weeks in a clinical elective, with most of them choosing to go overseas, often selecting a developing country - and always coming home with an experience that enriches their future.
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A million thanks says St Catherine's
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Indigenous students at St Catherine's College are being offered massive support through a new agreement between the residential college and resources company Woodside.
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Our Law student is number one
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Rachel Lee is still a student but she has already had an impact on issues as diverse as protection of children, homelessness, gender bias and equal opportunity.
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Teaching and learning lessons in India
Thursday, 11 September 2014
India is a popular destination for students on holiday, immersing themselves in its pleasurable assault on all the senses, while being relatively inexpensive.
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The legacy of Charlie Perkins
Thursday, 11 September 2014
A unique combination of law and fine art history has won Indigenous UWA graduate Jessyca Hutchens a Charlie Perkins scholarship to study at Oxford's Balliol College.
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Engineering students take the challenge
Thursday, 11 September 2014
More valuable to students than a new tablet computer or a smart phone, the opportunity of an internship with a management engineering company is a prize that nearly a hundred UWA students competed for last month.
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Flame retardants measured in pregnant Aussies
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Australians have more traces of flame retardants in their bloodstream than Europeans and Asians but fewer than in North Americans, according to a study by local and international researchers.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Grants awarded between 12 August and 8 September 2014
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MoneySmart Week Award for UWA students
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
An innovative financial literacy program
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Love your work, says WA business leader John Hughes
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
John Hughes doesn't ever plan to retire.
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Information Services divisional change
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
As of 1st September 2014, Information Services is being delivered through two new separate divisions, IT Services and the University Library.
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Study reveals heart health improving for diabetics
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found that the rate of heart attacks in Western Australians with diabetes has declined substantially during the past decade despite a rapid rise in the prevalence of diabetes.
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UWA graduate talks about his galaxy mission
Monday, 8 September 2014
An engineering and science graduate from The University of Western Australia who works for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has given a public lecture at the University Club (September 8) about the program he's leading to build the world's first commercial spaceship.
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The role Australia and Australians play in global space industries
Monday, 8 September 2014
The Warren Centre's Innovation Lecture, Beyond Earth, will be presented by Enrico Palermo, a UWA graduate and Vice President, Operations, for Virgin Galactic's The Spaceship Company.
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Would you like to improve your digital skills?
Friday, 5 September 2014
Would you like to improve your digital skills and get to grips with a large range of programs, such as Excel and Photoshop?
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Indigenous leaders to talk business futures at UWA conference
Friday, 5 September 2014
The Hon Peter
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Green light for green transport idea
Thursday, 4 September 2014
With electric vehicles soaring in popularity worldwide and 23 renewable energy vehicle (REV) charging stations around WA, a new program is a win-win for green transport, and for the student who developed it.
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New Fine Arts major commencing in 2015
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Are you keen to explore your creativity? The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) is pleased to introduce Fine Arts as a new major within the Bachelor of Design, starting next year.
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Art in the Alice
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
UWA students Sophia Lunn (Art History) and Tamara Glick (Architecture) recently took part in an exciting regional work placement as a part of their studies in art history. They stayed in desert communities in the east Pilbara, working with Martumili artists.
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Cross disciplinary essays explore transient communities
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
UWA Publishing (UWAP) has just published a new collection of cross disciplinary essays called Out of Place Gwalia co-edited by Winthrop Professor Bill Taylor, Assistant Professor Philip Goldswain and Dr Nicole Sully (University of Queensland and UWA alumnus).
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New Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
If you’ve ever wanted to master the full range of concepts, methods, and practices involved in the specialised field of architectural conservation, the Faculty will be offering a new Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation starting in 2015.
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Galapagos invasion is global warning
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
A new study led by a PhD researcher at The University of Western Australia has revealed that parts of the iconic Galapagos Islands have been overrun by invasive plants from other parts of the world.
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$3 Million in child health research grants
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
A study into treating life-threatening allergies is among 15 child and adolescent research projects led by scientists from The University of Western Australia that have shared in $3million in State Government funding.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing August 2014 Newsletter
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
The August 2014 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2014
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Darren Glass back to business with UWA MBA
Monday, 1 September 2014
Recently retired West Coast Eagles Captain Darren Glass has announced he will study a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The University of Western Australia Business School next year.
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Managing coasts under threat from humans, climate change and sea-level rise
Monday, 1 September 2014
Human-led change and other non-climatic changes need to be taken into account when managing the world's coastal regions already under threat from climate change and sea-level rise, according to a team of international scientists.
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WA researchers working towards new treatment for glaucoma
Monday, 1 September 2014
Western Australian researchers have played an important role in a major international collaboration to discover genes for glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 1 September 2014
Colleagues,
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Intimacy/autonomy and living apart together
Thursday, 28 August 2014
Living apart together - or being in a relationship but not sharing a home - is a lifestyle that attracts about nine per cent of adults in the UK, with similar numbers in the industrialised world.
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Groups, communities help new parents cope: studies
Thursday, 28 August 2014
Parenthood is a significant life transition; a time often experienced by new parents as overwhelming and emotionally and physically exhausting - and new research into families in Perth's newer suburbs suggests that mothers' groups and play groups play a vital role in helping new mothers feel less isolated and anxious.
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Higher education Bill must be passed, but with amendments: UWA
Thursday, 28 August 2014
The University of Western Australia has called on Federal Parliament to support the deregulation of Australian universities to ensure Australia retains a world-class higher education system.
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National Network Meeting and Poche Key Thinkers Forum
Thursday, 28 August 2014
The Poche Centres for Indigenous Health held their annual National Network Meeting and Poche Key Thinkers Forum in Darwin from 9-11 July.
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Student on trail of crime-solving medical experts
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
The men who sought justice for poisonings, murderous cadaver-trading, baby-farming, infanticide, shootings and rapes that happened more than 100 years ago in Scotland are being tracked down by a young Baldivis woman.
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Generosity of spirit key to good leadership: Westpac CEO Gail Kelly
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Westpac CEO and Managing Director Gail Kelly has told an
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Why did the penguin cross the road? To get to Rockingham
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
A new road in the City of Rockingham has been given a Noongar name, thanks to consultations between the City and The University of Western Australia's Professor Leonard Collard.
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Go the extra mile with an international study experience
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Have you considered adding some international study to your degree?
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UWA graduate appointed first female Governor of WA
Monday, 25 August 2014
The University of Western Australia is proud
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UWA computing student a finalist in 2014 National iAwards
Monday, 25 August 2014
Stuart Speidel, a PhD student from The University of Western Australia’s School
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UWA success at Premier’s Science Awards
Friday, 22 August 2014
The University of Western Australia's strength in science was recognised last night when its staff won two major categories in the 2014 Premier's Science Awards and a former UWA Vice-Chancellor was inducted into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame.
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Kimberley students shoot for the stars
Friday, 22 August 2014
The University of Western Australia will visit the Kimberley town of Derby next week to work with teachers, schools and communities to promote awareness of study opportunities at university.
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Canola flowers faster with heat genes
Thursday, 21 August 2014
A problem that has puzzled canola breeders for years has been solved by researchers from The University of Western Australia - and the results could provide a vital breakthrough in understanding the impact of increasing global temperatures on crop flowering.
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Conference attracts ecology researchers
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Greg Skrzypek describes his biogeochemistry discipline of
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Get a taste of uni life at the UWA Albany Centre
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
To get a taste of uni life in Albany, you're invited to join us for our Open Day, which will be held at the UWA Albany Centre this Friday, 22 August.
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UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo - save the date!
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
To find out more about the wide range of postgraduate opportunities available at UWA, be sure to keep Wednesday 24 September free to attend our Postgrad & Honours Expo.
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Is Bitcoin really a currency? Public lecture with NYU expert
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Is virtual currency Bitcoin a valid
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WA researchers succeed in breeding rare fish
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
In a world first, researchers at The University of Western Australia and Western Australia's Department of Fisheries have bred one of Australia's rarest fish - the critically endangered Western Trout Minnow.
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Tell us about your UWA Open Day experience
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Did you attend our Open Day on Sunday, 10 August? For your chance to win an Apple iPad Mini, we invite you to share your thoughts on the sessions, tours and overall event via our online feedback form.
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UWA maths champion elected Honorary Member of the London Mathematical Society
Monday, 18 August 2014
The London Mathematical Society (LMS) has elected Professor Cheryl Praeger, the inaugural Director of UWA’s Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation, to Honorary Membership of the Society.
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Reid Library: Celebrating 50 Years
Monday, 18 August 2014
The iconic Reid Library at the heart of the UWA Crawley campus was completed in 1964 and is celebrating 50 years in 2014.
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UWA climbs higher in world rankings
Friday, 15 August 2014
In just 12 months, The University of Western Australia has climbed three places in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, to be placed at 88th in the world.
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Sport scientists work with Hockeyroos to prevent knee injuries
Friday, 15 August 2014
A new training program devised by researchers at The University of Western Australia has significantly reduced the risk of knee injuries among the Australian Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning women's hockey team, the Hockeyroos.
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10,000 miles between them, but still a family
Friday, 15 August 2014
‘Aussies' and ‘Poms' who have family in both Western Australia and the UK are invited to take part in a major memories project this September that links The University of Western Australia and the University of Hertfordshire in the UK.
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Bees, explorers, dark matter and micro-theses mark National Science Week
Thursday, 14 August 2014
An Oscar-nominated documentary on the relationship between humankind and bees, the hunt for dark matter, a fascinating three minute thesis competition and the world's greatest journey of survival will feature in events being hosted by The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Science to mark National Science Week.
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World’s largest drought resistance experiment on chickpeas under way at UWA
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Researchers from The University of Western
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Intriguing tales of UWA now online
Thursday, 14 August 2014
American servicemen, lost works of art, a mysterious bugle ... it sounds like a whodunit. But it's a new online exhibition from the University Archives.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Colleagues,
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Natural history of our local landscape
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Supercontinents, plate tectonics and ancient geological formations are just some of the highlights that are featured in a new eBook developed by the SPICE program, in the Centre for Learning Technology (CLT).
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The first of many thousands of proud UWA graduates
Thursday, 14 August 2014
A hundred years (and a couple of weeks) ago, UWA's first graduate was presented with his degree in Government House ballroom.
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UWA opened its doors
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Open Day is always the happiest day on the Crawley campus, with about 1,000 staff and students putting the University on show.
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Fancy a holiday on Mars?
Thursday, 14 August 2014
It's extraordinary how many people around the world seem to be serious about travelling to Mars, to the extent of putting down a deposit for the first civilian trip there within the next 50 years.
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Striving for a sustainable campus
Thursday, 14 August 2014
The University diverted almost nine tonnes of its electronic waste from landfill through reuse and recycling last month, in an effort to reduce its environmental impact.
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How's your memory?
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Will a tooth dissolve if left in a glass of Coke overnight? Do ostriches really stick their heads in the sand when frightened? Can carrots improve your eyesight?
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Double advantage in exercise
Thursday, 14 August 2014
You can help research into cardiovascular disease while improving your own health by taking part in an investigation in the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health.
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Diabetes funding on offer
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Diabetes is one of the major chronic diseases of our time with 275 people in Australia developing one form of diabetes every day.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Grants Awarded Between 16 July 2014 and 11 August 2014
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Vet takes up Latin as ‘dead’ language comes alive
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Julie Weekes has been a lawyer and works part-time as a vet, but she's back at The University of Western Australia studying for a third career change - this time one that revolves around her first love, ancient languages.
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2014 Sandvik National Mining Games come to UWA
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
The 2014 Sandvik National Mining Games will be held in Perth
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UWA to participate in the Australian Universities 2014 IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
The University of Western Australia is again participating in a benchmarking exercise on IT service quality. This exercise will permit us to compare our service quality with other Universities in Australian and New Zealand.
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Australian agriculture builds on world expertise
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
One of the world’s leading institutes for agricultural research has just added another international expert to its stable of scientists working to breed more resilient crops and increase Australia’s primary industry competitiveness.
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Racing ahead at UWA
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
0 – 100 km/h in 3.2 Seconds. Using Formula 1 and Aerospace grade engineering processes and designs.
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Want more information about your career?
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Want to know where the jobs are once you complete your degree? Are you uncertain about your career options? Drop in this week to the Careers Centre information stand and pick up useful information about your next steps to exploring your options.
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UWA awarded Five Stars Plus rating
Monday, 11 August 2014
The University of Western Australia is one of only 10 universities worldwide to be awarded a "Five Stars Plus" rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
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Team UWA aiming for gold at Australian University Games
Monday, 11 August 2014
Team UWA is ready to bring
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UWA honours Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Alumni
Friday, 8 August 2014
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics recognised the contributions of two leading alumni at its Inaugural Alumni Achievement Awards on Friday 8 August.
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Visit Information Services on Open Day
Friday, 8 August 2014
Coming to the UWA Open Day on Sunday 10th August? Information Services has an exciting range of activities planned for Open Day to help you explore our six subject libraries.
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Record numbers at The UWA Institute of Agriculture's Industry Forum
Thursday, 7 August 2014
The University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture (IOA) has hosted its largest Industry Forum since the annual event began eight years ago. The packed presence was largely to do with currency of the topic ‘Potential for food production in northern Western Australia'.
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GOHaD moves to new facilities in the Perth CBD
Thursday, 7 August 2014
The Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD) has recently moved into the Medical Research Foundation (MRF) building in the Perth central business district.
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Renae Barker Joins The Centre for Muslim States and Societies, UWA, as Honorary Research Fellow
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Ms Renae Barker, Lecturer in law at the University of Western Australia's Law School, has been appointed Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at UWA.
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CMSS Eid ul-Fitr Celebrations with The Hon. Liz Behjat, Member for North Metropolitan: Observations Without Judgement
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
CMSS was delighted to have The Hon. Liz Behjat MLC, Member for North Metropolitan, deliver this year’s annual Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations lecture entitled ‘Observations Without Judgment’, on 31 July.
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Could your brain be reprogrammed to work better?
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have shown that electromagnetic stimulation can alter brain organisation which may make your brain work better.
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Save The Children book sale celebrates 50 years at UWA
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
From humble beginnings in 1964 when the University branch of Save the Children Australia raised £101 through its first book sale at The University of Western Australia, this year's sale is expected to raise almost $300,000.
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Lentils provide breakthrough in disease prevention
Monday, 4 August 2014
A PhD student has made a significant breakthrough in preventing a global deficiency of the essential mineral and micronutrient in humans called selenium, which has been linked to the possible incidence of some diseases, including some cancers, viral infections, suppression of HIV progression to AIDS, heart disease and male infertility.
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Link Week Expo
Friday, 1 August 2014
Would you like to be Linked to the university community and the supports and services available?
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Microscope in a needle an award finalist
Friday, 1 August 2014
The world's smallest microscope - which can fit into a needle and is capable of detecting cancer cells often missed by surgeons - has earned its inventors at The University of Western Australia a place in the finals of the 2014 WA Innovator of the Year Awards.
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Electronic waste diverted from landfill
Thursday, 31 July 2014
The University diverted almost nine tonnes
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New UWA Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Community and Engagement
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
A Professor of Law who grew up in Alaska and speaks Japanese has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Engagement) at The University of Western Australia.
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DRUMBEAT improves mental health of WA prisoners
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
An independent evaluation by The University of Western Australia of an innovative program trialled in WA prisons has found a group-based program that combines hand drumming with social and emotional learning can improve the mental health of prisoners.
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Standing ovation for Winthrop Professor D'Arcy Holman
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Winthrop Professor D'Arcy Holman received a standing ovation from a packed auditorium on Tuesday 29 July.
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Five UWA Publishing books shortlisted for Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Five UWA Publishing books - including the centenary history of UWA - have been shortlisted in the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards,
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Bullet 'fingerprints' to help solve crimes
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Criminals don't just have to worry about their own fingerprints these days: because of a young forensic scientist at The University of Western Australia, they should also be very concerned about their bullets' unique ‘fingerprints'.
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Get a taste of Uni life at UWA's Open Day
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
The University of Western Australia will throw open its doors to prospective students for its annual Open Day on Sunday 10 August, from 10am to 4pm.
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University Hall recognised in WA architecture awards
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
The University of Western Australia’s University Hall has won the Harold Krantz Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing at the Australian Institute of Architects 2014 WA Architecture Awards.
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Visit us on Facebook for your chance to WIN!
Monday, 28 July 2014
Visit the UWA Information Services Facebook page over the next few weeks to find out how you can win a $50 Co-Op Bookshop voucher.
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Phytoplankton use turbulence to survive
Monday, 28 July 2014
A unique water profiling instrument developed by The University of Western Australia's Centre for Water Research (CWR) is enabling scientists to understand the impact of even the most subtle turbulence on algal populations.
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Enactus UWA named runners-up at National Championships 2014
Friday, 25 July 2014
Enactus UWA students are passionate about empowering
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ARC funding awarded to COFS Researchers
Friday, 25 July 2014
COFS researchers Shazzad Hossain, Mark Cassidy and Yuxia Hu were awarded an ARC Linkage Project Grant for their project "Investigation of alternative footing shapes to mitigate instabilities during installation of offshore drilling platforms".
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New Fine Arts major commencing in 2015
Friday, 25 July 2014
Do you know any students who are keen to explore their creativity? The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) is pleased to introduce Fine Arts as a new major within the Bachelor of Design, starting from 2015.
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Giants in town for PIAF opening
Thursday, 24 July 2014
The streets of Perth will host one of the biggest live arts events ever seen in Australia this summer when two giant marionettes roam the city in a moving and emotional commemoration of World War One.
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Subject library Orientation Tours
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Information Services will be running several programs over the coming weeks to welcome new students and staff to the University. The subject libraries are running orientation tours and information sessions and these can be a great way to learn about the facilities and services on offer!
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Get a taste of uni life at UWA Open Day
Thursday, 24 July 2014
For a great day on campus, bring your family and friends to UWA's Open Day 2014 on Sunday 10 August, from 10am to 4pm.
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$3.4 Million for UWA Future Fellows
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Four researchers from The University of Western Australia will receive more than $3 million from the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship scheme to fund a diverse range of projects - from the origin of life on Earth and a history of Soviet war experiences to the future of crops in a phosphorus-scarce world, and 3D optical microscopy expected to facilitate unprecedented insights into the structure of tissue.
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Students 'excel' on campus at Excellence Camp
Thursday, 24 July 2014
A group of sixty high-achieving Year 12 students from around the State experienced an exciting insight into their future life as a university student at UWA during the July school holidays for UWA's inaugural Excellence Camp.
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Career Advisers Day rated a success!
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Sixty Career Advisers from high schools across the State were recently invited to spend a sunny mid-winter's day on campus to learn about various aspects of student life at UWA for our 2014 Career Advisers Day.
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Top tips for TISC applications
Thursday, 24 July 2014
The following information was well-received by last year's Year 12 students, so at the risk of repeating ourselves, we've reproduced it for the Class of 2014...and you!
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High school students experience uni for a day
Thursday, 24 July 2014
UWA's Crawley campus was a hive of activity during the July school holidays, with nearly 250 students in Years 11 and 12 attending four separate ‘A Day in the Life of a Uni Student' events.
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New Fine Arts major commencing in 2015
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Are you keen to explore your creativity? The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) is pleased to introduce Fine Arts as a new major within the Bachelor of Design, starting from 2015.
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Start UWA Open Day with breakfast at UniHall…
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Discover what it's like to live on campus by joining the UniHaller's for breakfast and a tour of University Hall - UWA's residential College located directly opposite the university.
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Top tips for TISC applications
Thursday, 24 July 2014
The following information was well-received by last year's Year 12 students, so at the risk of repeating ourselves (and your teachers), we've reproduced it for the Class of 2014.
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Perthites wanted for study on the Aussie lingo
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
We all know that Australians speak English differently from the way it's spoken in the UK or the US, and many of us are aware that Perth people have a slightly different version of the language from, say, Melbournians - but a young French linguist is hoping to recruit 120 Perthites to discover exactly how people in WA's capital use the Queen's English.
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Dutch company takes on board UWA-designed anchor
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
An innovative offshore anchor designed by researchers at The University of Western Australia has already been snapped up by Dutch anchor specialists Vryhof Anchors.
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Updating memory for fact and fiction
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Sunlight can make people sneeze. Sounds ludicrous? But it's true - it's called a photic sneeze reflex, and can occur in about one out of four people.
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Strong showing of UWA finalists in Premier's Science Awards
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Three eminent researchers from The University of Western Australia have been named among the finalists for the 2014 Scientist of the Year to be announced at the Premier's Science Awards on 21 August during National Science Week, Australia's largest annual celebration of science.
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UWA graduates and student set for Commonwealth Games
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
The University of Western Australia will have
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
As you read this, two young students should have been celebrating their first few days at UWA.
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UWA graduates and student set for Commonwealth Games
Monday, 21 July 2014
The University of Western Australia will have one student and three graduates representing Australia when the 2014 Commonwealth Games starts in the Scottish city of Glasgow this Wednesday.
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Changes to Reid Library opening hours
Monday, 21 July 2014
We have made a number of changes to the Reid Library opening hours for Semester 2, 2014 based on student feedback and usage in previous Semesters:
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Closer look reveals climate projection models are spot on
Monday, 21 July 2014
Comparing climate model projections directly with observed global warming trends is comparing 'apples with oranges', according to scientists including The University of Western Australia's Stephan Lewandowsky.
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UWA international students in MH17 tragedy
Sunday, 20 July 2014
The University of Western Australia is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of life of those aboard Flight MH17.
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Diabetes champion wins national award
Friday, 18 July 2014
A consultant physician at The University of Western Australia has been awarded the prestigious Australian Diabetes Society's 2014 ADS-Kellion Award for his contribution to diabetes research.
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New partnership invests in Myanmar's future
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Woodside and The University of Western Australia have formed a partnership to support the developing nation of Myanmar, formerly Burma, as the country restores its education system.
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Butterflies bring artists together
Thursday, 17 July 2014
A remarkable Trans-Pacific art collaboration came full circle this month with the launch of the Tim Maley Butterfly Garden on UWA's artspace in the virtual world of Second Life.
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Newcomers enrich engagement
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Indigenous health and wellbeing, and Engineering education, research and investment are the platforms for the two latest - and greatest - UWA websites.
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Top turf technicians
Thursday, 17 July 2014
When it's UWA's turn to host the annual student University Games, the athletes from the other states all cheer.
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Remembering Pip
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Winthrop Professor Philippa Maddern, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for History of Emotions, died on 16 June. She is remembered here by her nearest and dearest.
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Augmented Australia
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Visitors to the Venice Biennale are seeing an Australia that never existed - but could have.
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Uprising celebrated
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Staff, alumni, ALLY members and friends gathered at the Business School last month to celebrate the anniversary of an event in New York that sparked the world's Gay Revolution.
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Vote for volunteers
Thursday, 17 July 2014
After an accident, a destructive storm or any other event that turns your life upside down, you need the support of the community.
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Soweto songs on campus
Thursday, 17 July 2014
The pure joy of African choral singing comes to the Octagon Theatre next month.
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Healthy choices on the table
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Do you count morning and afternoon tea as your favourite times of the day?
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Everybody's a winner from this survey
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Thank you to all the staff who kindly participated in the recent online survey about internal communications.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 17 July 2014
These research grants were awarded between 17 June 2014 and 15 July 2014
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UWA Publishing poetry book wins Mary Gilmore Award
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
UWA Publishing
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UWA Education Research to Improve NAPLAN
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Researchers at the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Australia are working on a research project that seeks to improve the Writing performance assessment component of the National Assessment Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).
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Slow but sure progress to tortoise milestone
Monday, 14 July 2014
One of the world's rarest tortoises and Australia's most endangered reptile, the tiny Western Swamp Tortoise, has been brought back from the brink of extinction by some passionate conservationists including a team from The University of Western Australia.
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Silver sailing in Italy
Thursday, 10 July 2014
In challenging wind conditions on Lago di Ledro, Italy, UWA students Sam Gilmour (skipper), Steve Thomas, Adam Negri and Chris Smith have won the silver medal at the 7th World University Match Racing Championships.
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High profile award to WA scientist
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Outstanding Western Australian researcher, Associate Professor Kevin Pfleger, has won the Endocrine Society of Australia's Mid-Career Research Award.
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New app just what the ear-doctor ordered
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Data from the World Health Organisation shows that more than five per cent of all the people in the world (about 360 million) suffer from permanent disabling hearing loss, and more than 32 million of these are children.
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Camp to help leavers make the ‘big decision’
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Sixty high-achieving Year 12 students from around the State were the first to trial The University of Western Australia's latest initiative to help arm school leavers with a better understanding of the opportunities available to them to enhance their professional futures.
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Indigenous students aim for top marks, top jobs
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Law, medicine, education, sports science - these are just some of the careers in the sights of 26 year 11 and 12 Indigenous students who are giving up part of their school holidays to come to The University of Western Australia for a WACE revision camp starting on Sunday and ending on Friday 18 July.
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UWA’S engineering zone project gains momentum as web presence comes online
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has launched a new website for its Engineering Zone project (EZONE UWA).
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Carbon monoxide predicts ‘red and dead’ future of gas guzzler galaxy
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Astronomers
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Spotlight on the Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan
Monday, 7 July 2014
The rich and diverse culture of Afghanistan will be the
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UWA engineers top Australia’s most influential list
Monday, 7 July 2014
Each year, Engineers Australia honours the top 100 engineers
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Breastfeeding trends good news for new mothers
Monday, 7 July 2014
There is no "average" pattern or set of rules when it comes to breastfeeding according to a recent study published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine.
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World class 3-D models help reveal cultural treasures
Monday, 7 July 2014
Cutting edge super-computer visualisations of Aboriginal sites in Western Australia's remote Weld Range are helping archaeologists and Wajarri Traditional Owners reveal the area's cultural and archaeological treasures and train a new generation of young Wajarri in how to protect their heritage.
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Indigenous student tops in sport of kings
Friday, 4 July 2014
A young Albany Indigenous man who recently completed his Honours at The University of Western Australia is about to embark on a scholarship that will enable him to be part of the international thoroughbred industry.
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A new kind of ‘hotel’ for Subiaco
Friday, 4 July 2014
In a WA first, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the City of Subiaco have collaborated to create art in the form of ‘insect hotels’ – structures used to provide a nesting site for insects.
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Managing multicultural workforce the biggest challenge for organisations: UWA Business School researcher
Friday, 4 July 2014
Managing a multicultural workforce will be the biggest challenge for organisations in coming years, according to a leading researcher from The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Is Perth public transport 'off the rails'?
Friday, 4 July 2014
Claims that Perth's public transport system is in crisis have been proven wrong by researchers who have compiled the first comprehensive look at the city's public transport use since 2004.
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UWA engineering students on tour in Broome
Thursday, 3 July 2014
A team of 12 engineering student ambassadors from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics touched down in Broome last week to take part in the Kimberley Cup, an annual school sporting carnival coordinated by Broome Senior High School.
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Better fun than being on holiday for Indigenous kids keen on science
Thursday, 3 July 2014
School holidays? What school holidays?
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Researchers call for community help to better manage heart disease
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Heart disease is still the number one killer of Australians - and researchers at The University of Western Australia want to meet people who have had, or care for someone, with heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation.
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Remember when you believed anything and everything?
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Children's tendencies to being tricked, fooled and misled by their peers are being investigated by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Ochre bridges the gap through dance
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
There is a lot of talk about ‘bridging the gap' between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and usually it is in the context of addressing the imbalance in health and life-expectancy.
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National recognition for UWA research student
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
A PhD student, whose research on plant viruses has resulted in advances in the potato industry, has been named Researcher of the Year by one of Australia's peak grower industry bodies.
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Green light for revolutionary new science curriculum
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
A revolutionary new science curriculum that aims to teach all school students about science starting with Einstein's discoveries a century ago has received $400,000 in Federal Government funding.
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Worldwide research impact earns UWA Business School professor international recognition
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
The UWA Business School's Winthrop
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COFS researchers win the Offshore Medal in the ICE Best Publisher Awards
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Mark Cassidy, Mark Randolph and former COFS PhD student Kok Kuen Lee were recently awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Publication Award - Offshore for their paper:
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Research needed to resolve fate of missing plastic debris
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Plastic pollution in the open ocean is widespread but less than predicted, according to a study published today in the US journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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WINTERarts inspire at UWA
Monday, 30 June 2014
A wacky children's theatre production hailed as ‘pure junkyard genius', dance representations of award-winning West Australian novelists' works and a performance featuring internationally renowned clarinettist Ashley Smith are just some of the inspiring events on the menu for this year's WINTERarts festival at The University of Western Australia.
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Science students awarded New Colombo Plan scholarships
Monday, 30 June 2014
Two high-achieving science students from The University of Western Australia have been awarded prestigious scholarships under the Federal Government's New Colombo Plan Pilot Program - a program that aims to improve knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia.
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State funding for medical research
Monday, 30 June 2014
Five researchers from The University of Western Australia have been awarded State Government funding of $10,000 each in this year's New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support (NRIS) awards.
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Why are women delaying pregnancy?
Friday, 27 June 2014
A study by the Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia is exploring the reasons why women are delaying pregnancy well into their thirties.
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Young plant rescuer on a mission
Friday, 27 June 2014
There are only 400 Stirling Range Wattles and 600 Kambellup Banksias alive in the wild - and a researcher at The University of Western Australia has devoted the last four years of her life to making sure the two species are not lost forever.
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Researchers find link to failing heart in muscular dystrophy
Thursday, 26 June 2014
In a world first, researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered a communication breakdown may be responsible for causing heart failure in people with muscular dystrophy.
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Pilbara, Perth year nine students get a taste of Uni fun
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Plastering ‘broken' fingers, kung fu, investing in property and shares, building a water filter and having a go at calligraphy are just some of the activities more than 550 year nine students are enjoying at The University of Western Australia this week.
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WA community urged to take part in university research
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Members of the community are being urged to get involved in research projects at The University of Western Australia either through participating in the actual research or helping us use the outcomes.
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Culture the key to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ social and emotional wellbeing: roundtable
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Culture and self-determination are key to reducing suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, according to a recent roundtable of Indigenous Elders, youth leaders, health professionals, academics, social justice campaigners and government figures.
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Broome student is WA bid for Australia’s brainiest kid
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Year 10 student Harman Sharma from St Mary's College, Broome has won the WA championship and will now represent the State at the Australian Brain Bee Challenge.
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Inter-semester vacation opening hours
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
If you're planning to visit or contact your subject library during the inter-semester period, remember to check the opening hours. These hours will be in effect until Sunday 27th July 2014.
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West Coast Eagles players to help Indigenous students explore education and career options
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
West Coast Eagles players Jamie Bennell,
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UWA Child Care Centre wins national acclaim
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
The University of Western Australia's Early Learning Centre is the first child care centre in the State to be awarded a national "excellent rating".
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Renewable vehicle and marine imaging tools impress at WA tech awards
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
A postgraduate student project and The University of Western Australia's supercomputing hub have been recognised in Western Australia's premier Information and Communications Technologies awards.
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Hottest lava eruption linked to growth of first continents
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
A collaborative research team has discovered an important link between the eruption of Earth's hottest lavas, the location of some of the largest ore deposits and the emergence of the first land masses on the planet - the continents - more than 2500 million years ago.
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Indigenous prizewinner in Education
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Clair Halls graduated in March this year but was recognised recently at the Faculty of Education 2014 Prize giving ceremony. Originally from New South Wales, Clair transferred her studies to UWA from the University of Sydney, enrolling in the combined Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education.
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UWA scientists join world's most highly cited researchers
Monday, 23 June 2014
Six researchers from The University of Western Australia have been recognised as some of the most influential scientific minds in the world.
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Elder: Land is our healing
Monday, 23 June 2014
Derby Elder Lorna Hudson OAM was a special guest of The University of Western Australia’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at a summit addressing the urgent issue of self-harm and suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities earlier this week.
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New Dean of Law School appointed
Friday, 20 June 2014
Following an extensive international search, Winthrop Professor Erika Techera has been appointed as The University of Western Australia's Dean of Law.
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Summit to address unacceptably high rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide
Friday, 20 June 2014
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are dying at twice the rate of other Australians from suicide, and among younger age groups the rate can be six times higher.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing May 2014 Newsletter
Friday, 20 June 2014
The May 2014 Newsletter is now avaialbe at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-may-2014
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Who is Australia’s brainiest kid?
Thursday, 19 June 2014
More than 80 outstanding Year 10 students from WA are preparing for the competition of their young lives to determine who will represent the State at the Australian Brain Bee Challenge.
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UWA Publishing book by Penelope Hetherington wins Margaret Medcalf Award
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Former UWA Research Fellow in History, Penelope Hetherington, has won the 2014 Margaret Medcalf Award for her book, The Marriage Knot: Marriage & divorce in colonial Western Australia 1829–1900, in a ceremony held at the State Library of Western Australia on Wednesday 18 June.
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2014 Faculty of Education Prizes
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Twenty-one people were recognised for their achievements at the Faculty’s annual Prize Giving Ceremony. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Measuring efficiency on Pakistan’s cotton farms
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Research by a PhD student from UWA's School of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Institute of Agriculture could help achieve greater efficiency in the farming of cotton, Pakistan's most important agricultural commodity.
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Fishing spiders leave human anglers in the shade
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Few people would know that spiders can catch and eat fish - sometimes fish more than twice as long and four times as heavy as them - yet it is a widespread phenomenon and the subject of a paper in the prestigious journal PLOS One published today.
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Tiny plastic dwellers have big impact on our oceans
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Microscopic creatures that live on tiny ocean plastics greatly affect the fate and ecological impacts of marine plastic pollution, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Swap, rent or share: UWA Marketing students launch new smartphone app
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Sharing, swapping and renting personal
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Wheatbelt bee and wasp networks may signal global change
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Social networking is a buzz phrase right now, but a young researcher at The University of Western Australia is more interested in bee and wasp networks in the wheatbelt - and one offshoot of his work will be a greater knowledge of the native pollinators and pest-controllers operating in farming landscapes.
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Computer gender-perception a valuable tool
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Computers can mimic human perception of gender, according to new research published in the prestigious international journal PLOS One.
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Success for graduate teacher
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
A high-achieving UWA graduate was named Beginning Teacher of the Year at the WA Education Awards. Rebecca Halse has a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Education from UWA, and works as a Secondary Ancient and Modern History Teacher at Shenton College.
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Co-operative decade ahead for new UWA research unit
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
The newly formed Co-operative Enterprise Research Unit (CERU) at The University of Western Australia Business School will assist co-operative enterprises in Australia and worldwide realise their social and economic potential during the Co-operative Decade.
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Vice-Chancellor's Welcome
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Dear colleagues,
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Animated lessons in the law
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
A custom-made animated film is helping UWA's law students to understand a principle of law.
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Gold ... gold ... gold!
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
We have won gold - and the Commonwealth Games haven't even started yet.
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UWA's Marathon Man
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Plant scientist Roberto Busi has won the Perth Marathon for the third consecutive year.
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Star performance wins high Italian honour
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
John Kinder, lover and teacher of all things Italian, is officially a star.
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World acclaim for young scientist
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
An early career researcher in the School of Physics is the only Australian recipient of an international Young Scientist Award.
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They keep you healthy but do they make you happy?
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Popeye was right and the wicked queen in Snow White didn't realise her proffered apple could also be a key to good health.
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Proud NAIDOC ambassadors
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Two Indigenous students from UWA were among 10 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women named as finalists in the 2014 Miss NAIDOC Perth awards.
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Diverse themes for winter exhibitions
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Panoramic landscapes, delicate and dramatic Korean art and prints of all personalities are on show at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery until 12 July.
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Reinventing the wheel
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
The wheel was such an ingenious invention that, for centuries, we have been exhorted not to reinvent it.
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Here comes the new student precinct
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
The new Student Services Precinct is on schedule to be open for business for the start of next academic year.
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Make your pet famous
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Would you like to feature in next year's UWA calendar with your pet?
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Research Grants
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Grants Awarded Between 20 May and 16 June 2014
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Promotions Briefs
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Supplied by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee Human Resources
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Public health expert recognised in UK Queen's Birthday Honours
Monday, 16 June 2014
Professor Fiona Bull, Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for the Built Environment and Health, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the UK Queen's Birthday Honours for 2014.
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Positive relationships at the heart of transnational research
Monday, 16 June 2014
Over the past ten years Professor Russell Waugh has supervised 16 Doctor of Education students from Hong Kong and Singapore through the Faculty of Education’s transnational program.
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Health professionals needed for Parkinson's study
Monday, 16 June 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are seeking to interview health professionals involved in treating people with Parkinson's disease to investigate their experiences engaging with partners of those with Parkinson's.
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Vale Niall Lucy
Friday, 13 June 2014
Westerly are deeply saddened to learn
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Big shoes to fill at Perth International Arts Festival
Friday, 13 June 2014
The longest-running annual arts festival of its kind in the southern hemisphere - which attracts half a million people every summer - is looking for a new Artistic Director.
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Global and local knowledge: learning rather than borrowing
Friday, 13 June 2014
Winthrop Professor Lesley Vidovich is an international expert on education policy, having authored over 150 research papers in the field.
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Introducing Ger
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Dr Gerardine Neylon has recently been appointed Assistant Professor in Early Childhood in the Faculty of Education.
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UWA professor wins Star of Italy award
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
John Kinder, a professor who has taught Italian culture and language at The University of Western Australia for 26 years, has been presented with the prestigious Commendatore della Stella d'Italia (Commander of the Star of Italy) award.
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Blast from the past gives wheat a boost
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Half a century after conducting a plant experiment as part of his undergraduate Honours project, Adjunct Professor John Hamblin from The University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture (IOA) expects to see very positive results in 2015.
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Rewarding the pathway to research
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
A UWA program that helps undergraduate students conduct world-class research and even present at international conferences has won a prestigious award.
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Peter Klinken appointed new Chief Scientist of WA
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett today announced the appointment of The University of Western Australia's Professor Peter Klinken as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia, the third UWA researcher to be appointed to the role.
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The state’s most employable graduates
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
The Faculty of Education has been ranked 33rd in the world and 7th in Australia according to this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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UWA Publishing author awarded Queen's Birthday Honour
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
UWA Publishing author and physician Professor Paul Komesaroff was named as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List released yesterday.
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Next generation science behind WA's top drop of red
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
A researcher at The University of Western Australia is leading a national project using next generation sequencing to examine how even small changes to grapevines affect the quality and taste of the wine produced.
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The trials of Joan of Arc
Monday, 9 June 2014
The story of Joan of Arc has attained mythological status, but how much do we really know about the celebrated French heroine?
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Queen's Birthday Honours for UWA graduates and staff
Monday, 9 June 2014
Fourteen graduates and two staff members of The University of Western Australia have been honoured by their inclusion on the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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WA Government Awards $1.85M to UWA Medical Researchers
Friday, 6 June 2014
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Bumblebees learn hidden patterns in flowers
Friday, 6 June 2014
Bees pollinate about one-third of what we eat so it is important that we know as much about them as possible.
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CMSS Newsbrief: YODO: You Only Die Once. Why Not Make it Martyrdom?
Friday, 6 June 2014
It is believed there are up to eight thousand foreign fighters currently active in the Syrian civil war.
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UWA architecture team poised to wow Venice
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Guests at an official preview of Australia's contribution to the 2014 Venice Biennale of Architecture will discover first-hand 22 unbuilt Australian architectural projects brought to life through augmented reality in an exhibition created by a team largely based at The University of Western Australia.
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NAIDOC celebration of impressive Indigenous UWA women
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Two Indigenous students from The University of Western Australia were among 10 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women named as finalists in the 2014 Miss NAIDOC Perth awards.
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Dampier's Murujuga community land and sea representatives say thank you
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Members of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation travelled to The University of Western Australia recently to thank the University for its participation in the repatriation component of their Cultural Management Plan.
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UWA students to defend the title of World University Sailing Champions
Thursday, 5 June 2014
UWA students Sam Gilmour, Chris Smith, Adam Negri and Steve Thomas have been selected to represent Australia in the World University Sailing Championships in Italy from 29 June to 5 July.
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Australian idol takes China's badminton scene by storm
Thursday, 5 June 2014
UWA Arts and Law student and recipient of the 2013 Prime Minister's Australia Asia Scholarship, Elliott Clutterbuck, who is currently a visiting scholar to Tsinghua University School of Law (China) has become something of a celebrity in China's badminton world.
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Two points away from ultimate victory for KAOS
Thursday, 5 June 2014
The Australian Ultimate Championships were held recently in Sydney with two UWA students selected in the Western Australian teams.
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UWA students with national taekwon-do championship medals under their black belts
Thursday, 5 June 2014
After starting off the year strong with wins at the Mid-West Championships and local competitions, UWA students Tarquin Betuel and Lukas Kuster have claimed medals at the 2014 ITF Taekwon-Do Australian National Championships.
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Twins talk half as much at two
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
A world first study of language development in toddler twins confirms the widely held belief that twins start to talk later than single-born children.
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Pet fish deserve care too: expert
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
When the housemate of lecturer Miriam Sullivan bought a Siamese fighting fish, Miriam's life changed - and life may change for the better for the world's pet fish too, if she has her way.
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An SMS a day keeps the doctor away
Wednesday, 4 June 2014
Habit-based messages by text message or email have proven to increase
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Short-stay placements the future for remote area dental services
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
One of the keys to solving extreme shortages of dental practitioners in remote Australia is proving to be short-stay (three to four weeks) placements for final-year dental students, according to a recent report into a 10-year program in WA.
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24/7 opening at the Reid Library
Monday, 2 June 2014
During the pre-examination study break and examination period, the Reid Library will be open 24/7. Entry to the library after 10pm is via Campus Card swipe access and is restricted to UWA staff and students.
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Flip the learning process to include everybody
Monday, 2 June 2014
A pilot project in the Business
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UWA people honoured at Western Australian of the Year awards
Monday, 2 June 2014
The University of Western Australia's Professor Kadambot Siddique, whose mission is to ‘feed the world', and UWA arts, law and economics student - and football umpire - Timothy Lefroy have been named winners in the Western Australian of the Year awards.
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Work begins on new world-class marine research centre
Friday, 30 May 2014
The development a new $62 million marine research centre at The University of Western Australia will create a world-class facility that will position the State - and the nation - as a leading oceans researcher within the Indo-Pacific region.
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Tour of Honour WA Australians of the Year - Free Public Forum
Friday, 30 May 2014
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UWA Publishing cookbook wins ‘Best in the World’ at Gourmand Awards 2014
Friday, 30 May 2014
A cookbook created by UWA Publishing has won ‘Best in the World' for the Italian category in the 2014 International Gourmand Awards, at a ceremony in Beijing on 20 May.
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Solving the puzzle of a clever fungus
Friday, 30 May 2014
Scientists from the CSIRO and UWA's Institute of Agriculture (IOA), with financial aid from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, have sequenced the genome of a strain of the common fungus Rhizoctonia solani and found some surprising results.
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UWA links to finalists in West Australian of the Year Awards
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Graduates, staff members and students from The University of Western Australia have been recognised as finalists in this year's Western Australian of the Year Awards, which will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 30 May at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Global study shows obesity rates climbing worldwide
Thursday, 29 May 2014
New Zealand has the highest rates of adult and child obesity in the region and Australians too are becoming obese at an alarming rate with seven in 10 men overweight or obese according to the most comprehensive global obesity study to date.
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Motherhood and childcare: is it just a pain in the back?
Thursday, 29 May 2014
A world-first study by a researcher from The University of Western Australia is calling for volunteers to help unravel why being a mum may cause years of back pain and dysfunction.
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UWA recognised at 2014 AILA WA Awards
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' students, staff and alumni featured prominently on the winner's list at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) WA Chapter's biennial awards held on the 2 May.
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Vale Martin A. Heine (1957 – 2014)
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Sadly one of The University of Western Australia's most renowned Fine Arts alumni passed away suddenly on May 12 in a Manila hospital at the age of 57.
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Vale Peter Parkinson 1925-2014
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Renowned architect, theatre consultant and former Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' staff member Peter Parkinson MBE LFRAIA RIBA passed away peacefully on 24 April 2014.
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Art student explores sheepish myths
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts alumnus, current Masters student and sessional tutor Valdene Buckley-Diprose has been invited to exhibit in a fascinating and thought provoking exhibition Worth its Weight in Gold ('an exhibition and series of dinner events designed to.
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Integrated Design students create new spaces on campus
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
"Out of a dead space, they wanted to create a place where people could congregate.
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A World of Fruit Fly Problems
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
UWA's School of Agricultural and Resource Economics PhD student Isabel Aravelo-Vigne has recently returned from the 9th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance.
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Senior geotechnical engineer at Woodside Energy has been appointed as an Adjunct Research Fellow
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Dr Meysam Banimahd, PhD CEng, Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Woodside Energy, has been appointed as an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS).
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Football umpire, farmer's son, UWA student is youth finalist in WA Awards
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
An economics, law and arts student at The University of Western Australia, Timothy Lefroy (21) is a youth finalist in the Western Australian of the Year Awards.
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Volunteers sought to boost long-term outcomes of kidney transplants
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are calling for volunteers to participate in a study that will help to determine new methods of assessing the impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in kidney transplant recipients.
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2014 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Monday, 26 May 2014
A Law/Arts student with a passion for social justice has been awarded this year's Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Dr Jennifer Stone awarded New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support
Friday, 23 May 2014
Dr Jennifer Stone, National Breast Cancer Foundation Fellow, was awarded $10,000 from the Government of Western Australia Department of Health to enable her breast cancer research.
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National award for world-leading physics researchers
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Two internationally acclaimed physicists from The University of Western Australia whose technology has been extensively used by the defence sector have won a prestigious national award.
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Plant researchers sow seeds of major disease breakthrough
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Breakthrough research carried out by The University of Western Australia and scientists in India and China has established that oilseed varieties resistant to the devastating fungal disease Sclerotinia can be bred readily.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Dear colleagues,
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Martian mineral could be linked to microbes
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Scientists have discovered that the earliest living organisms on Earth were capable of making a mineral that may be found on Mars.
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Ode to Joy
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
On Monday night, as part of the community and outreach program, The University of Western Australia's (UWA) School of Music and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School (JSR) achieved a ‘Tour De Force' with the Ode to Joy concert at the Perth Concert Hall.
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UWA opens door to world of business for Pilbara students
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
The University of Western Australia is bringing the world of business to high school students in the Pilbara region.
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Researcher finds Pink Lady apples better for you
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Flavonoid-rich apples such as Western Australia's Pink Lady can provide greater health benefits than other varieties, according to joint research by The University of Western Australia and Department of Agriculture and Food.
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Study finds blood test can predict early labour
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
A new blood test can predict whether women having signs of early labour will go on to give birth too soon, according to an international research team.
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Year 10/11 Information Evening
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Deciding what subjects to study in Year 11 and 12 can be a daunting process, particularly if students are not yet sure if university is the right pathway for their future goals.
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2015 Awards and Scholarships opening soon
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Year 12 students considering applying to UWA for Semester One, 2015 will have the opportunity to start applying for a wide range of UWA scholarships available to commencing students from 1 June, 2014.
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UWA Career Advisers Day
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Mark your calendars, write it in your diaries, save it to your phone - however you choose to remind yourself, do not miss the UWA Career Advisers Day, which will be held on Wednesday 25 June.
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UWA Excellence Camp
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
We are inviting WA high schools to nominate a high-achieving student in Year 12 to attend our inaugural UWA Excellence Camp between 7 and 9 July.
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A musical day in the life of a uni student
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
In the April school holidays, 25 talented young musicians in Years 11 and 12 descended on the School of Music - instruments in hand - to participate in "A Day in the Life of a Music Student"!
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Course focus - Natural Resource Management major
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Many young people are passionate about conserving the environment and want to see a more sustainable use of the world's resources. If you have students who are keen to make an impact in this area they may be interested in undertaking our Natural Resource Management major.
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New gene therapy could bring relief for eye disease patients
Monday, 19 May 2014
A new gene therapy for a common cause of blindness could spell the end of invasive monthly injections into the eye, according to researchers at the Lions Eye Institute (LEI) in Perth, Western Australia.
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Lyn Beazley inducted into WA Science Hall of Fame
Friday, 16 May 2014
One of the State's most enthusiastic and passionate science advocates has been recognised through her induction into the WA Science Hall of Fame.
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Cancer Council WA Capacity Building and Collaboration Grant for $1.2 M awarded to team led by GOHaD’s Prof Eric Moses
Friday, 16 May 2014
A collaboration between researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease, The University of Western Australia, Curtin University, The University of Melbourne, King Edward Memorial Hospital and the QEII Medical Centre has recently been awarded $1.
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Indigenous Law students win prizes
Friday, 16 May 2014
Four Indigenous students received awards at the recent Faculty of Law Awards Ceremony at the University Club.
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Local university student research recognised by NASA
Thursday, 15 May 2014
A 25-year-old PhD student from Willetton has had his research recognised by NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute for its contribution to their upcoming James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), to be launched in 2018.
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Marnda at UWA
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Last week, WASAC (Western Australian Student Aboriginal Corporation) celebrated MARNDA on campus.
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Clough scholars support knowledge economy
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Two engineering students at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Mr Hugo Breakey and Mr Scott List, were honoured last night with Clough Engineering Scholarships to complete their Masters in Professional Engineering.
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Students views on being a 'good' doctor versus a 'professional' doctor
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
In light of previous research which found that medical students valued compassion, patient-centred care and communication skills over clinical competence and knowledge, new research has sought to further explore medical students' views on professionalism.
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$11 million for new marine research facility
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
The international marine and fisheries research status of the State and the nation will be boosted by an $11 million commitment to a research hub in Perth's northern suburbs.
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UWA Indigenous students rally to hang on to trophy
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies and UWA Sports are proud to be hosting the 2014 National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (NITESG), which are returning to Perth for the third time.
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UWA launches its Education Futures Vision
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
The University of Western Australia has launched an ambitious new vision for the future of teaching and learning across its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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Photos may change perceptions about older persons: research
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
They say a picture paints a thousand words - and new research is about to find out if a picture can also help nursing and medical students begin to ‘see' older people in a different light.
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International expert on ageing wins research award
Monday, 12 May 2014
An internationally renowned leader in psychiatry and ageing at The University of Western Australia has been recognised for excellence in research with a prestigious Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Senior Research Award.
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New Diploma offers pathway to UWA Science Degree
Monday, 12 May 2014
A new program offering international and local students a pathway into the second year of a science degree at The University of Western Australia will be launched this Wednesday.
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More upcoming events for prospective students
Monday, 12 May 2014
We have many exciting prospective student events and activities happening in the next few months, so be sure to add these to your diaries.
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New AMEB Double Bass Syllabus Webinars and Play Throughs
Saturday, 10 May 2014
Kees Boersma and Sylvia Hosking present AMEB's new Double Bass Syllabus webinars.
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Play Through of AMEB's new percussion syllabus
Saturday, 10 May 2014
In response to the growing popularity of percussive arts and the increasing number of performance opportunities, AMEB has developed a brand new percussion syllabus covering Preliminary to Licentiate of Music Australia.
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Inside information with tomorrow's technology
Friday, 9 May 2014
Loretta Scolaro has put real meaning into a doctor's words: "Now let's see what's going on here."
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Close encounters with earthquakes
Friday, 9 May 2014
School children in WA watched the seismic waves arrive at their school from the big earthquake in Chile just 20 minutes after it had hit - even before they heard about it on the news
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Research grants
Friday, 9 May 2014
Grants Awarded Between 18 April and 19 May 2014
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Virtually treating asthma
Friday, 9 May 2014
Pharmacology students are able to see exactly why a person with asthma suffers breathlessness and how they can treat these symptoms, in an innovative computer-based learning module.
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Swimmer crosses the Indian Ocean
Friday, 9 May 2014
Champion swimmer Jess Pengelly joins an exclusive group of athletes who have represented two countries on the world stage.
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Open for business in Singapore
Friday, 9 May 2014
The University's first offshore Open Day was a great success in Singapore.
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How is your health tracking?
Friday, 9 May 2014
Many of us think we're healthy but here's a chance to get the evidence - free.
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A near perfect Prosh
Friday, 9 May 2014
UWA students redeemed themselves with a very funny, clever and largely inoffensive Prosh publication this year.
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Don't let your children miss this
Friday, 9 May 2014
St George's College will again be holding its unique and popular School Holiday Program in the July school holidays.
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Enjoy some time out -- and contribute to research
Friday, 9 May 2014
Many of us are unaware of the truly harmful impact of psychosocial stress on our wellbeing.
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Take the trailblazer challenge
Friday, 9 May 2014
What could be better than a stroll through the hills in spring?
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Top students recognised
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Nineteen of ALVA's top students from 2013 were recognised for their exceptional work in both practical and theoretical subjects at the Annual Prize-Giving Ceremony and Exhibition opening held last night.
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Water-saving innovations in Chinese agriculture
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Scientists from China, Australia and Canada have published a critical review of China's freshwater shortage and associated agricultural production and environmental issues.
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Males produce faster sperm for sisters
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Mating with relatives, or inbreeding, can be costly to both sexes, and in many species males and females avoid mating with siblings. However, the latest research adds a twist to this story by showing that male guppies produce faster sperm when paired with their sisters.
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Jam-packed July
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
If you are looking for an excuse to take a brief, but well-deserved break from your WACE textbooks over the July school holidays, you may wish to consider one of the many events we have lined up for prospective students.
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2015 Awards and Scholarships opening soon
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Year 12 students considering applying to UWA for Semester One, 2015 will have the opportunity to start applying for a wide range of UWA scholarships available to commencing students from 1 June, 2014.
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Students experience a musical day at UWA
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
In the April school holidays, 25 talented young musicians in Years 11 and 12 descended on the School of Music - instruments in hand - to participate in "A Day in the Life of a Music Student"!
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Sustain the environment - and your future career
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
If you are passionate about conserving the environment and want to see a more sustainable use of the world's resources, you may be interested in our Natural Resource Management major.
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UWA students in real-life social media marketing challenge
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Third-year Marketing students at the UWA Business School have been given an exciting opportunity to develop and run social media marketing campaigns for two Perth-based start-up companies.
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Researchers win $2.5 Million in Cancer Council WA funding
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Projects ranging from a world-first trial to test radiotherapy for mesothelioma patients to targeted therapies to treat those with advanced breast cancer are among those to be awarded research funding by Cancer Council WA.
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Leading WA women join Perth USAsia Centre Board
Friday, 2 May 2014
Three prominent West Australian women have been appointed to the board of the Perth USAsia Centre, based at The University of Western Australia.
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Indigenous lawyer a champion for the vulnerable and disadvantaged
Friday, 2 May 2014
An Indigenous law graduate of The University of Western Australia has been appointed as the new Indigenous Peoples' Rights Manager at Amnesty International.
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Croc snaggers part of celebration
Friday, 2 May 2014
Crocodile and emu sausages, kangaroo stew and damper will be on the menu at The University of Western Australia next week, along with didgeridoo-playing and basket-weaving workshops.
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Horizon Scholarship to groom two new UWA students for a future in agriculture
Friday, 2 May 2014
Two students from The University of Western Australia who hope to build careers in sustainable agriculture are among 16 first year students across Australia to receive a 2014 Horizon Scholarship from the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).
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Emerging issues In The Zone
Thursday, 1 May 2014
There is a general level of optimism about relationships in the Indo-Pacific Asia zone over the next two decades, despite potential for inter-country competiveness, issues around resource access and changes in countries' military strength, the annual In The Zone conference has been told.
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Breaking new ground on restoring healthy soil
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, working with Alcoa of Australia, are breaking new ground on finding ways to transform bauxite residue into healthy soils.
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Heads of mission at In The Zone
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, has hosted the largest diplomatic delegation ever to visit Western Australia.
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New research looks to Emu oil to cut bowel cancer rates
Thursday, 1 May 2014
A Perth based researcher is conducting ground-breaking
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing April 2014 Newsletter
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
The April 2014 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-april-2014
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Stephen Smith appointed as Winthrop Professor of Law at UWA
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Former foreign affairs and defence minister Stephen Smith has returned to scholarship at The University of Western Australia as Winthrop Professor of International Law.
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Free lectures on women in Islam and interfaith dialogue
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
What are women's rights and duties in Islam?
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The art of good health
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Engaging in the arts for enjoyment, entertainment or as a hobby can be good for your mental, social and physical wellbeing, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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In The Zone 2014: A new narrative of prosperity and power
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Heads of Mission and dignitaries from across our time zone, the Western Australian Premier, Australian Foreign Minister and other prominent national and international thought leaders will converge at the University Club of Western Australia on Thursday 1 May for In the Zone 2014.
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Green vaccination: boosting plant immunity without side effects
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
A team of international researchers has uncovered a mechanism by which plants are able to better defend themselves against disease causing pathogens.
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Introducing marijuana tax would boost government revenue: Economics experts
Monday, 28 April 2014
Australian Economics experts have shown that legalising
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 28 April 2014
Dear colleagues,
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Documentary puts Aussie footprint on awards
Monday, 28 April 2014
First Footprints, the stunning four-part television documentary on Indigenous Australians, has won a Hugo Award at the Chicago Film Festival.
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Clever plants learn behaviour
Monday, 28 April 2014
Scientists have demonstrated that some plants actually learn from experience - and remember what they have learnt over extended periods of time.
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Mental health: let's talk about it
Monday, 28 April 2014
After 20 years of dispensing medications as a practising community pharmacist, Deena Ashoorian was very familiar with the communication gap between health care professionals and their patients.
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Celebrating our environment
Monday, 28 April 2014
The best way to take care of the environment is to make it part of your working day.
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Politics and law in the raw
Monday, 28 April 2014
A United Nations tribunal in the Hague, and the White House and Capitol Hill in Washington replaced the classroom for two UWA undergraduates.
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Could standing in water make you smarter?
Monday, 28 April 2014
Water immersion has the potential to provide benefits to the brain.
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Free lunchtime dance performance
Monday, 28 April 2014
Don't let your kids have all the fun!Plain Jane is an original dance performance from Buzz Dance Theatre which some of your children may be lucky enough to see at their schools.
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New GRADS production
Monday, 28 April 2014
GRADS, the theatre company based on alumni from UWA and other universities, is now performing off campus.Barry Park, director of the new production, Broken Glass by celebrated American playwright Arthur Miller, said GRADS would stage the new show at the Stirling Theatre, Innaloo.
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Promotion Briefs
Monday, 28 April 2014
Briefs provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee| Human Resources
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Research grants
Monday, 28 April 2014
Grants Awarded Between 15 March 2014 and 17 April 2014
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Public talk to discuss the story of the twentieth century’s most controversial philosophical idea
Thursday, 24 April 2014
The fascinating life and work of the Hannah Arendt, political theorist and author of one of the twentieth century's most controversial philosophical ideas: ‘the banality of evil', will be the subject of a free public talk at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday 29 April.
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What does the future look like for these fragile infants?
Thursday, 24 April 2014
About one in 12 babies in Australia is born prematurely and WA has the best record in the country for keeping these babies alive and ensuring quality of life.
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New precinct delivers services to students
Thursday, 24 April 2014
With the Co-op bookshop, the Oak Lawn and Rocket Fuel coffee gathered around the Guild Village, students now have almost everything they need in one place.
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Young blood in local government
Thursday, 24 April 2014
If you ask Michael McPhail what sort of person he is, he is likely to tell you that he enjoys cliff-jumping.
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In the water or in the hospital – these sisters are caring for others’ lives
Thursday, 24 April 2014
The Nock sisters are always focused on saving lives - whether they are in classes at UWA or spending time at their local beach.
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Magnetics deliver attractive therapies and diagnostics
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Twenty years ago, Tim St Pierre and his colleagues were known as ‘those weird scientists who study magnetism in medicine'.
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Surfing more than just waves
Thursday, 24 April 2014
James McCarthy-Price is setting up an academic support program for
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Citizen science aids shark research
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Recreational dive guides can help researchers to keep track of changes in shark populations, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
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Harry Perkins has arrived
Thursday, 24 April 2014
The launch of the Harry Perkins Institute has signalled a new era in medical research.
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Out of bed, into a campaign and back on his bike
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Craig Pennell had more than 20 bones broken when he was hit by a car while cycling last October.
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Let’s keep it clever
Thursday, 24 April 2014
It is with great pleasure that I welcome our new Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Dawn Freshwater to the University. Dawn joined us at the start of the month and will be responsible for leading organisational change and academic planning and performance.
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Time to build bridges, partnerships and funding
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Much as he loves the micro level of medical research, John Challis came to the realisation many years ago, that the macro level - the translation of that research - is even more exciting.
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Close connection with cardiac consortium
Thursday, 24 April 2014
One of our experts on heart disease is the first external faculty member of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
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Seagrass and snorkeling bring art to science
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Angela Rossen is combining her skill as an artist and her love of snorkeling to excite children about science.
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Student cricketers break drought
Thursday, 24 April 2014
For the first time in six years, the students have beaten the staff at cricket.
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Growing older? Just keep paddling…
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Many hundreds of students - and their parents - have discovered the joys of paddling a kayak in Matilda Bay.
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Get moving for a long and healthy life
Thursday, 24 April 2014
"Being sedentary is about as bad for you as smoking."
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The kindness of a stranger supports European students
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Caption: Gonzalo Smith Morrondo and Loek Janssen compare plans for using their scholarships
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The valuable gift of choice
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Imogen graduated last month with first class Honours in Arts. This is an edited version of her valedictory speech.
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UWA students investigate water quality
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Around 70 students from the University of Western Australia will travel from Perth to join UWA Albany students for a week of intensive learning about field techniques in marine science from 22 - 25 April.
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Indigenous student chooses between Oxford and Cambridge
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
An Indigenous graduate of The University of Western Australia has been accepted into both Oxford and Cambridge universities and has had to choose between them.
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Savouring the PhD Experience at UWA
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Three students recently graduated from UWA's School of Agricultural and Resource Economics (SARE) with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
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Indigenous Elders speak out on tragic self-harm and suicide epidemic
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Thirty-one Elders and community representatives from 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have contributed to a powerful report into self-harm and suicide in which they offer ways in which to address the tragedy.
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New directions for the Lung Institute of WA
Thursday, 17 April 2014
The Lung Institute of WA's Annual General Meeting had historic significance with guest speaker Winthrop Professor Geoff Laurent of The University of Western Australia meeting members for the first time in his capacity as director.
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Staff recognised in teaching and research awards
Thursday, 17 April 2014
UWA Business School staff were this week
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Uncertainty about sea levels to last 10 more years: expert
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
A new study published in the international journal Nature Communications has revealed how Western Australia's sea levels will rise into the next century, according to a team of researchers including UWA's Research Assistant Professor Ivan Haigh (now at Southampton University) and Winthrop Professor Chari Pattiaratchi.
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First of its kind culturally sensitive depression screening tool
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
The first of its kind culturally acceptable screening tool for depression among older living Indigenous Australians in remote areas has been developed.
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Offspring benefit from mum sending the right message
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Researchers have uncovered a previously unforeseen interaction between the sexes which reveals that offspring survival is affected by chemical signals emitted from the females' eggs.
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Journeying back, chasing Noongar songs
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Old Noongar-language songs in the J.S. Battye Library archives will come alive again during a lecture by a young Noongar academic, historian and musician.
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Ministers officially open the WACRH EdSIM Centre in Geraldton
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Senator the Hon.
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UWA Albany students join the PROSH spirit
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
On Saturday 12th April students from UWA Albany took to the Albany streets to raise funds for a number of worthy charities as part of the UWA Guild's annual Prosh event.
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Real-life social media marketing challenge
Monday, 14 April 2014
An entrepreneurial student group and a new social app
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Australia-China musculoskeletal research promoted
Monday, 14 April 2014
Not long before Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit to China for trade talks, a delegation of seven Professors from Australian universities travelled to China to promote joint research in the musculoskeletal disciplines.
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Skate parks get a good behaviour tick
Monday, 14 April 2014
If you think kids at skate parks are likely to be getting up to no good, think again.
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Indigenous Year 12s get leading edge at UWA
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Thirty-three Indigenous Year 12 students from around metropolitan Perth and WA - from as far north as Kununurra and as far south as Esperance - will come to The University of Western Australia next week for a leadership seminar.
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WACE winner has big plans
Thursday, 10 April 2014
A 17 year-old Victoria Park girl in her first year at The University of Western Australia has been recognised as the State's top-performing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in the WA Certificate of Education (WACE).
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Teen binge drinking influenced by adults
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Teenage binge drinking is influenced heavily by the role of adults in endorsing and facilitating unsafe behaviours, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia Business School.
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Australian geology under ice: what does it mean for the Antarctic ice sheet?
Thursday, 10 April 2014
An international research team has generated the first comprehensive map of geology beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet that will help to understand long-term changes in the largest ice sheet on the planet.
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International honour for former UWA Marketing professor
Thursday, 10 April 2014
The late
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Rowing for gold
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Rowing
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Young achiever to outline a roadmap for equality
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Despite significant increases in public debate about gender equality and the empowerment of women, progress towards equality for women is slow.
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Smoking linked to higher risk of heart disease in teen girls
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Teenage girls who smoke or take the oral contraceptive pill are at greater risk of heart disease than boys who smoke, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre Easter and Anzac Day opening hours - 18-26 April
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
The UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre and UWA Sports will be operating with limited hours over the Study Break, Easter and Anzac Day holiday period from 18-26 April.
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Screening to ensure justice for fetal alcohol disorder kids
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Some of the boys and girls aged from 10 to 17 who end up at the State's only juvenile detention centre at Banksia Hill may have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) - and researchers have been awarded a grant to find out.
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Palynology professor to help revive vital science
Monday, 7 April 2014
The University of Western Australia, Chevron and Woodside will launch an international search for an expert who can breathe new life into the discipline of palynology in WA.
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Kimberley students get taste for Uni life
Monday, 7 April 2014
More than 50 Year 11 students from six high schools in the Kimberley are visiting The University of Western Australia this week as part of the Aspire UWA program.
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New Colombo plan students recognised
Friday, 4 April 2014
Students from The University of Western Australia and Curtin University selected to participate in the New Colombo Plan were today recognised by Federal Minister for Justice Michael Keenan.
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Scientists unmask the climate uncertainty monster
Friday, 4 April 2014
Scientific uncertainty is a 'monster' that prevents understanding and delays mitigative action in response to climate change, according to The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Stephan Lewandowsky and international colleagues, who suggest that uncertainty should make us more rather than less concerned about climate change.
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Magnetics deliver attractive therapies and diagnostics
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Twenty years ago, Tim St Pierre and his colleagues were known as ‘those weird scientists who study magnetism in medicine’.
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Young doctor in war against melanoma epidemic
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Despite all the warnings and the ‘Slip, Slop, Slap" campaign, there is a world-wide melanoma epidemic. It's now the most common cancer affecting young people aged from 15 to 39, although children are being diagnosed with the usually fatal cancer at three times the usual rate.
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WA corals reveal changes to ocean currents and temperatures
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
A new study published in the international journal Nature Communications has revealed how Western Australia's coral reefs have been affected by changing ocean currents, rising sea surface temperatures and sea level variability.
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EnviroFest promotes latests sustainable ideas and products
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Visitors watched bees in their hive panel, held an
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Excellent teaching in Albany
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
The University of Western Australia takes pride in the outstanding quality of its teaching staff at the Albany Centre.
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EnviroFest promotes latest sustainable ideas and products
Monday, 31 March 2014
Visitors will be able to watch bees in their hive panel, hold an eagle or a python, pat a dingo or koala and make a terrarium among many other activities on offer at The University of Western Australia's annual environmental festival tomorrow (Tuesday 1 April) on the Oak Lawn.
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New collaboration may lead to promising treatments for fatal brain cancer
Monday, 31 March 2014
Glioblastoma is the most common and the most lethal type of brain cancer - and at the moment, there is no cure for it.
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Ancient buried treasure found in daisy seeds
Monday, 31 March 2014
By tracing the evolutionary origin of a drug-like protein ring found in sunflowers, Australian and US scientists have discovered a diverse, 18-million-year-old group of buried proteins in daisy seeds.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 31 March 2014
I was honoured recently to be the first male guest speaker at the University's annual celebration of International Women's Day. The perennial issue for women in universities such as ours is the imbalance in senior staff, particularly among the academic staff.
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Rio Tinto chief awarded honorary doctorate
Friday, 28 March 2014
Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh is one of several distinguished Western Australians whose contributions to the community has been recognised at The University of Western Australia during its autumn series of graduations for more than 3,800 students.
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Drying climate leads to push for water law reform
Friday, 28 March 2014
Despite the Water Corporation's heavy investment in desalination, groundwater replenishment and changes to groundwater management, important water law reforms are required to respond to pressure from climate change and population growth on the State's invaluable groundwater resources, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Business School announces new partnership with UBS
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The University of Western Australia Business School and global
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Taekwon-do discipline sees UWA students win gold in Geraldton
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Geraldton
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Anthropology vital to choreography
Thursday, 27 March 2014
When a new contemporary dance premiered at Sadler's Wells in London late last year, the name - and thoughts - of UWA anthropologist James Leach appeared in the program.
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Serendipitous spearhead discovery
Thursday, 27 March 2014
A field trip to Rottnest last year brought to light an unexpected Indigenous treasure.
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Exchange, research and local culture
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Brazil's scientists of the future are getting the best training here at UWA - and in top universities around the world.
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Our diamond dozen
Thursday, 27 March 2014
UWA graduates continue to feature in the annual 40 under 40 Western Australian business awards.They make up nearly a third of the list of winners of the prestigious survey conducted by Business News.
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Be happy, healthy and spend less
Thursday, 27 March 2014
If you're serious about wanting an easier, happier, healthier and more economical life, you will have been one of the hundreds of UWA employees who visited the expo in the Undercroft recently.
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IWD: Inspiring change
Thursday, 27 March 2014
For the first time, the University's celebration of International Women's Day had a man as guest speaker.The Vice-Chancellor, Paul Johnson, was introduced by Chief Operating Officer Gaye McMath at the University Club as "our champion of change".
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Scholarships support abilities
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Two young students with disabilities are able to realise their dreams with a UWA scholarship.
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New KIDS on the block
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Delivering tangible and measurable improvements to the health and wellbeing of children is at the centre of a bold new blueprint for child health research in WA.
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The Walk to end all walks
Thursday, 27 March 2014
When you have beaten cancer, walking 60 kilometres in a weekend doesn't seem such a difficult thing to do!
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Research Grants
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Grants awarded between 30 November 2013 and 14 March 2014
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Promotion Briefs
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee PROFESSOR
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Claire sees a future in music
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Claire McGlew began memorising music from about the age of six.
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Woman walk so their sisters can be well
Thursday, 27 March 2014
If the energetic fund-raising, the training, the camaraderie, the support for cancer sufferers and survivors, and simply the enthusiasm could be bottled, the inaugural Weekend to End Women's Cancers would have ensured the diseases were cured.
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Self-starters can take study out to the bush
Thursday, 27 March 2014
You can't get much more remote, in WA, than One Arm Point.
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Welcome to the first semester of our second century
Thursday, 27 March 2014
I always look forward to the start of a new academic year.
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Bob Hawke qualifies for cheap coffee on campus
Thursday, 27 March 2014
In a final nod to the Centenary, the Student Guild honoured one of its most famous presidents with Life Membership.
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Sundial garden is Happiness Central at Crawley
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The magnificent Centenary sundial has been enhanced with a sculpture garden at its feet.
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Clean water, happy ducks and a mystery as pond is rejuvenated
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The iconic Reflection Pond has had its biggest make-over since it was dug by students in 1932.
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Wellbeing should be part of economic policies
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The Gross Domestic Product of a country can be a grossly deceptive measure.
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Understanding the man audiences love to hate
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The theatrical character of Iago and the emotions he expresses and evokes were laid bare in the Callaway Auditorium last month.
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Academics celebrate 100 memorable years
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Even before UWA opened its doors to students in March 1913, the first UWA staff organisation - the Professorial Board - was established.
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How far can electric cars go?
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Some drivers feel anxious about getting to their destination on time; some are nervous about the other drivers on the roads.
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Fire at UWA’s Shenton Park research station
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Christo the alpaca was one of the heroes of the bushfire that destroyed more than half of the University's 52-hectare research station at Shenton Park in January.
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Anchors away for tongue tied babies
Thursday, 27 March 2014
If breastfeeding a newborn is not going well, the first focus is usually on the mother
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Shadows of the past illuminate the Gallery
Thursday, 27 March 2014
A group of women, incarcerated in a psychiatric institution in Sydney in the 1940s, are some of the unwitting stars of Shadow Land at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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Game Changer: The NATT Team
Thursday, 27 March 2014
How do you save $8 million dollars and still provide students with a world class teaching experience?
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Buses, bikes and sustainable choices
Thursday, 27 March 2014
The new number 950 bus from Morley means that UWA is now directly connected to all Perth train lines.
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International cricketers are honed on James Oval
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Not every Englishman is mourning his country's poor showing in the cricket season in Australia this summer.
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For all the Tea in China: The Slow Tea Movement
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Those of you of a certain vintage may remember the days when ‘afternoon tea' actually meant stopping what you were doing, and with family, friends or colleagues, enjoying a pot of freshly brewed tea.
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Medieval manuscripts go digital via prestigious European fellowship
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
A huge collection of about 60,000 medieval and early modern manuscripts - and the people and events they record - will come alive digitally to scholars around the world thanks to a 21st century scholar winning a prestigious award.
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Vaccine could offer protection against ear infections
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
A team of international researchers has moved a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect against middle ear infection, currently the most common infection in children under the age of five. The vaccine could also be used for those with poor lung function, such as cystic fibrosis sufferers.
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Head of Shell Australia appointed to UWA Business School Board
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Andrew Smith, Country Chair of Shell Australia has been
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Breastmilk research may lead to medical breakthrough
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has been awarded two major international grants to carry out further investigations into human breast milk.
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Adolescent drug and alcohol emergency department intervention to be assessed
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Ten years ago, a study began into adolescents admitted to hospital emergency departments (ED) after abusing alcohol and other substances.
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More older women facing homeless future
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have confirmed what advocates have been warning for some time - increasing numbers of older women are becoming homeless.
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Chinese Ambassador visits Centre for Energy
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Mr Ma Zhaoxu visited the UWA Centre for Energy on Friday the 14th of March 2014.
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The Fourth Round Dongke Zhang FTSE Scholarships at Chinese Academy of Sciences Awarded
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Yet again, four outstanding postgraduates at Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) in China were awarded the Dongke Zhang Scholarship by W/Prof Dongke Zhang FTSE at a ceremony held at QIBEBT in Qingdao on 7th March 2014.
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Allens-UWA Business School partnership renewed
Monday, 24 March 2014
The University of Western Australia Business School and
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On your bike for breakfast at UWA
Saturday, 22 March 2014
The City of Nedlands and The University of Western Australia
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UWA student wins 2014 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship
Friday, 21 March 2014
A 21 year-old Indigenous Law/Arts student at The University of Western Australia is one of two national winners of the Law Council of Australia's 2014 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship.
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UWA ocean expert gives 24 hour media interviews about missing jet
Friday, 21 March 2014
An internationally recognised expert in ocean currents who has been at The University of Western Australia for more than 25 years has become one of the scientists called upon by the world's media covering the global search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 which disappeared with 239 passengers and crew 13 days ago.
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Young guns shine in 40under40 Awards
Thursday, 20 March 2014
The University of Western Australia congratulates the 11 alumni named in this year's 40under40 Awards.
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Award recognition for excellence in care for asbestos victims
Thursday, 20 March 2014
A UWA researcher who is working at the forefront of a health disaster that started in the blue asbestos mining industry in the Pilbara last century has been presented with a prestigious award by the Asbestos Diseases Society of Australia.
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Newly discovered fish mirror-eyes shine light on evolution of vision
Thursday, 20 March 2014
A small tropical fish has been shown to use mirror-eyes on the side of its head to help see its prey in its dark deep-sea habitat - and is the subject of a paper published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
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Bestselling Singapore author gains UWA PhD
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
One of Singapore's favourite authors, Meira Chand, graduated with a PhD from The University of Western Australia last night.
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Corals track strongest Indian Ocean current over 334 years
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Natural variations in the warming and cooling cycles of the globally important Agulhas ocean current core region have been revealed in a new study of a Madagascar corals led by The University of Western Australia and published in Nature Scientific Reports.
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Rio Tinto chief awarded honorary doctorate
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh is one of several distinguished Western Australians whose contributions to the community will be recognised at The University of Western Australia during its autumn series of graduations for more than 3,800 students.
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Awards Ceremony 2013 – 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
On 6 March, the 99th Annual AMEB Awards Ceremony was held in the Octagon Theatre at The University of Western Australia.
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Hidden Stories - An Exhibition by Eve Arnold at UWA
Monday, 17 March 2014
Information Services at the University of Western Australia will host Hidden Stories, an exhibition of selected re-constructed books by Perth artist Eve Arnold, from 17th March until 20th June 2014.
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UWA's first blind music teacher - and her dog - to graduate
Monday, 17 March 2014
When Claire McGlew graduates as a music teacher from The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 1 April she will be the first blind person to do so. And her guide dog, Swanee, will be right beside her when she does because he has been with her throughout her studies at UWA.
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UWA Sports Annual General Meeting - 7 April 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
The UWA Sport and Recreation Association's Board warmly
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Study finds serious C. Difficile rates on rise in hospitals
Monday, 17 March 2014
The incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), which causes severe diarrhoea, acute toxic colitis and even death, is on the rise in Australian hospitals, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA alumni named Australia's most innovative global leaders
Friday, 14 March 2014
Two outstanding graduates from The University of Western Australia were last night recognised for their commitment to effecting change at the 2014 Advance Australian Global Awards in Sydney.
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Top result for Andy Wang in WACE music exam
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Andy Wang, piano student of Yoon Sen Lee and AMEB LMusA diplomate, achieved 100% in his WACE music exam at the end of 2013, receiving a Special Course Award and Special Certificate of Distinction from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.
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New York accolades for Jasmine Farghaly
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Jasmine Farghaly won the gold medal at the recent 2014 International Young Gifted Musicians Festival "Passion of Music 2014" in New York and has been invited to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall on 30 March at the winners' concert.
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Funding boost for world's largest radio telescope
Thursday, 13 March 2014
The University of Western Australia today welcomed news that the United Kingdom Government will invest more than £100million ($185million) in the construction phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Harvard Professor to visit UWA Business School
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Harvard
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New Perkins Institute leads medical research in WA
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Western Australia's premier adult medical research institute, the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, officially opened its doors with Prime Minister Tony Abbott launching the state-of-the-art research facility in Perth on Tuesday March 11, 2014.
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These aren't the voids you're looking for
Monday, 10 March 2014
Australian astronomers have shown galaxies in the vast empty regions of the Universe are actually aligned into delicate strings in research published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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Register now for our Year 12 Information Evening
Thursday, 6 March 2014
If you are feeling a bit daunted at the prospect of applying for university later in the year, you're certainly not alone.
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Experience a creative ‘Day in the Life’ of a Uni student!
Thursday, 6 March 2014
If you're already counting down the days and looking for a fun way to spend the April school holidays, or would simply love the opportunity to get a sneak-peek into your future life as a uni student at UWA, why not register for one of our ‘Day in the Life of...' events?
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Upcoming events and activities for prospective students
Thursday, 6 March 2014
We have many exciting prospective student events and activities already planned in 2014. The following are happening in the next couple of months, so be sure to add these to your diary.
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UWA team wins Quality of Research Communication Award
Thursday, 6 March 2014
A team of researchers from the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at The University of Western Australia has won the 2013 AARES Quality of Research Communications Award.
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National innovation award for ground-breaking water stress sensor
Thursday, 6 March 2014
An engineering researcher from The University of Western Australia has won an Australian Government science and innovation award for young people in agriculture to develop an intelligent sensor which will help detect water stress in grapevines in real time.
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Follow the Future Students team on Instagram!
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Here is your chance to get the inside scoop on what our Prospective Student Advisers are up to on any given day! Follow us on the road during our regional trips, see the UWA Campus in a different (lo-fi) light, or you may wish to tag yourself and your friends in any images you take while attending one of our on-campus events.
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Summer holiday science fun
Thursday, 6 March 2014
What did you get up to in the summer holidays? The ConocoPhillips Science Experience allowed 164 high school students from 75 schools across the state to enjoy "an amazing and eye-opening experience" at UWA's Crawley Campus over three fun, science-filled days in January.
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Year 12 Study Survival Guide
Thursday, 6 March 2014
These valuable study tips (courtesy of the Aspire UWA team) will not only help you learn to study smarter (not harder) and stress less during Year 12 in the lead up to your WACE exams, they will also assist once you commence university studies.
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Opportunity for students to experience a ‘Day in the Life’ of a Uni student!
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
The April school holidays aren't that far away (already). If your students are looking for a fun way to spend the day or would love the opportunity to get a sneak-peek into their future life as a uni student at UWA, encourage them to register for one of our ‘Day in the Life' events!
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Upcoming events and activities for prospective students
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
This year is bound to be a busy one; be sure to tell your students about these upcoming events:
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Year 12 Information Evening
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
In order to help alleviate Year 12 student (and parent) confusion or concerns in regards to applying for university, we are offering information sessions which provide advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and key dates students should be aware of in 2014.
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Follow the UWA PSO team on Instagram
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Now students (and teachers) can get the inside scoop on what our Prospective Student Advisers are up to on any given day! Follow us on the road during our regional trips, see the UWA Campus in a different (lo-fi) light, or you may wish to tag one of your own images you take while attending one of our on-campus events.
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Summer holiday science fun
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
What did your students get up to in the summer holidays? The ConocoPhillips Science Experience allowed 164 high school students from 75 schools across the state to enjoy "an amazing and eye-opening experience" at UWA's Crawley Campus over three fun science-filled days in January.
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COFS researcher awarded UWA ECR best publication award
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Dr Xiaowei Feng has been awarded the 2013 UWA Early Career Researcher Best Publication Award for his paper:
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Fulbright Scholarships awarded to three from UWA
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
An internationally recognised plant nutrition expert, an Arts/Law graduate and a postdoctoral fellow from The University of Western Australia have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2014, joining an elite worldwide group that includes Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners in its ranks.
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Visiting biologist to discuss the importance of conservation partnerships
Monday, 3 March 2014
Visiting plant conservation biologist, Dr Peggy Fiedler, Director of the Natural Reserve System at the University of California will visit The University of Western Australia on 13 March to give a public lecture on the important role of field stations and research centres.
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Stephen Smith to join the Perth USAsia Centre at UWA
Monday, 3 March 2014
Former Federal Government Minister Stephen Smith has joined the board of the Perth USAsia Centre based at The University of Western Australia.
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Cutting edge pipeline research wins innovation medal
Friday, 28 February 2014
A joint research project between The University of Western Australia and the oil and gas industry which has improved the design of offshore oil and gas pipelines and attracted international interest has won the 2014 AIRG Medal for Australasian Major Industry Technological Innovation.
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Beazley launches discussion on US-Australia relations
Friday, 28 February 2014
The newly established Perth USAsia Centre on Tuesday (4 March) hosted one of Australia's most outstanding political leaders and current Ambassador to the United States, The Honorable Kim Beazley, AC to share his views on the current state of US-Australia relations.
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Second new appointment in Architecture
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Joining newly-engaged Associate Professor Fernando Jerez is a second new appointment in Architecture, Assistant Professor Kirill de Lancastre Jedenov.
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New appointment in Architecture
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Following an extensive international search and selection process, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts has offered a new ongoing appointment in Architecture to Associate Professor Fernando Jerez.
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Architecture students contribute to Reunion Island workshop
Thursday, 27 February 2014
The first Indian Ocean Network of Architecture Schools (IONAS) workshop (26 January – 8 February) was hosted by the Reunion Island arm of Ecolé National Superier d’Architecture Montpellier (ENSAM).
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Farewell to Associate Professor Grant Revell
Thursday, 27 February 2014
At the start of the year, Associate Professor Grant Revell moved from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) to the UWA School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) to take up the newly-created, senior position of Director of Teaching and Learning.
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Law Summer School attracts leading legal practitioners
Thursday, 27 February 2014
The Law Summer School is a WA legal professional development
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What's critical about the earth's outer skin?
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have established the first Critical Zone Observatory in the southern hemisphere joining an international think tank to learn more about the earth's outer skin.
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Strategies for sleeping and shift work
Thursday, 27 February 2014
It has been estimated that the risk of working rotating shifts approaches that of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day. Other issues include problems with sleeping and the social toll, with higher rates of substance abuse and depression.
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Extended textbook loan period
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Due to popular demand, we have extended the loan period for essential textbooks from 2 hours to 3 hours. The Reserve Collection has also had a change of name and is now called the High Demand Collection.
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UWA ranked in world top 40 for three subjects
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
The University of Western Australia's subject areas of Psychology, Education and Earth and Marine Sciences have been ranked in the world's top 40 institutions according to this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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UWA MBA student wins inaugural Austrade Scholarship for Women in International Business
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
A Perth-based mid-career professional with a background in biomedical science and the pharmaceutical industry is the inaugural winner of the Beryl Wilson Austrade Scholarship for Women in International Business.
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ALVA China visit strengthens ties
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
A recent visit to China by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) during the semester break saw him travel to two major cities in a packed schedule that included a lecture at Zhejiang University and duties as an architectural competition juror.
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National project to tackle Aboriginal suicide
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
An Australia-wide program is tackling the extraordinarily high rates of suicide and other social and emotional wellbeing problems in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Balancing Perth's demand for water with conservation of native fauna
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
The wellbeing of aquatic fauna in the Helena River, which originates on the Darling Scarp and flows into the upper Swan at Guildford, is being monitored by fish ecologists at The University of Western Australia's Albany-based Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
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Engineers Without Borders “Tales of Success” Exhibition now on in the Science Library
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is back with an exhibition highlighting their overseas and local achievements. The exhibition is on display in the Science Library foyer from the 26th of February until the 14th of March 2014 – come and check it out!
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New direction in medicine offers new hope for kids with asthma
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
A new and emerging field in medicine - which involves the study of a group of proteins known as Interferons - could help unlock therapies for a range of diseases, according to a researcher who has recently won a grant to study the role of Interferons in childhood asthma.
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UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre marks another milestone in unprecedented refurbishment
Monday, 24 February 2014
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Jessup Moot team to compete in the international round of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Monday, 24 February 2014
For the fifth time in six years, a team of students representing the UWA Law School will compete in the international round of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition after successfully competing in the national round of the competition held in Canberra.
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Bridging the gap between law and literature - UWA celebrates Former Judge and UWA Honorary Fellow Nicholas Hasluck’s new book Legal Limits
Monday, 24 February 2014
In the District Court of Western Australia in late December 2013, the Faculty of Law launched Nicholas Hasluck’s latest book - Legal Limits - in a star-studded event featuring: the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia Robert French; Chief Judge of the District Court of Western Australia, Peter Martino; Dean of UWA Law School Professor Erika Techera; and leading academic Dr Peter Johnston as well as many other high profile members of the legal community including the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Wayne Martin.
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Top Australian scholar appointed to Chair at Harvard
Friday, 21 February 2014
A distinguished scholar of Australian literary and cultural history - who is also Chair in Australian Literature at The University of Western Australia - will spend the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the leading universities in the US.
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Imaging technology used to class grains and food
Friday, 21 February 2014
Scientists from The University of Western Australia are developing rapid and non-destructive ways to assess the quality of food that will deliver significant benefits to industry.
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Electric cars - separating fact from fiction
Friday, 21 February 2014
Cars are the second most expensive investment after the family home, a status symbol and, in some cases - just visit a major motor show - a love affair.
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Disability no barrier to university
Friday, 21 February 2014
UWA Albany student Eleanor Beidatsch was awarded the Dr Louisa Alessandri Memorial Fund Scholarship at a ceremony held in Perth this week.
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Natural killer cells used to attack spreading cancers
Thursday, 20 February 2014
An international research team has found a
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Alcohol is not a direct cause of cognitive impairment in older men: study
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Older men who consume alcohol are not more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment in later life, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA awarded $4m in federal medical research funds.
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
A trial led by Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall using Helicobacter pylori bacteria to build immunity to childhood eczema and allergies is among six research projects at The University of Western Australia to benefit from new medical grants totalling almost $4 million.
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Minami Uemoto receives scholarship for ensemble performance and soloist skills
Monday, 17 February 2014
Talented young musician Minami Uemoto has been awarded the Daniel Girling and John Down Music Scholarship for 2013.
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Subject Library Orientation Tours
Monday, 17 February 2014
Information Services will be running several programs over the coming weeks to welcome new students and staff to the University. The subject libraries are running orientation tours and information sessions and these can be a great way to learn about the facilities and services on offer!
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Rural students choose medicine at UWA
Monday, 17 February 2014
A total of 33 rural students, from as north as Broome to Albany on the south coast, will begin undergraduate studies this month as the third cohort of The University of Western Australia's program.
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Reaching new heights in astronomy
Monday, 17 February 2014
The leader of one of the world's top astronomical observatories will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Friday 28 February.
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Climate change restricts migrant species access to oceans
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Climate change has led to more than a third of the world's oceans becoming inaccessible to species that migrate seeking favourable climates.
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Pilbara marine health check - good and bad news
Thursday, 13 February 2014
A health and wellbeing check up of World Heritage-listed reef ecosystems in the Pilbara region of Western Australia will provide a critical baseline of marine conditions to government, industry and researchers.
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Changing running technique could cause more harm than good
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Changing your running technique from a rearfoot strike (landing on your heel first) to a forefoot strike (landing on the ball of your foot first) might not offer the performance and injury avoidance benefits that running blogs would have you believe.
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National Tertiary Education Union action
Thursday, 13 February 2014
The University of Western Australia's response to the possibility of industrial action next week.
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Pioneer students announced under New Colombo Plan
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Communication students from The University of Western Australia are among more than 300 undergraduates from 24 universities across
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German classicist wins inaugural fellowship
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
A German classicist professor with an interest in inscriptions, oracles, miracle texts and interpreting the classical world for children will hold the inaugural Margaret Braine Fellowship in Classics and Ancient History at The University of Western Australia.
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New media to throw a lifeline to an ancient language
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
A new project will create the world's first Aboriginal online encyclopedia as a way of preserving the ancient and endangered Noongar language - one of Australia's biggest Aboriginal language groups.
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Study finds plenty more little fish in the sea
Monday, 10 February 2014
New research by an international team of marine scientists suggests the global biomass of fish is 30 times more than the accepted estimate.
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UWA triumphs in international technology contest
Friday, 7 February 2014
Western Australian researchers fighting against breast cancer have won the final of an international technology presentation competition held in San Francisco in the US.
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Indigenous cousins take honours in law and medicine
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
First cousins Aurora Milroy and Rebecca Hutchens have not only just finished their professional degrees at the same time at The University of Western Australia - they have also become the first Indigenous students to be awarded, respectively, First Class Honours in Law and the Australian Medical Association Prize, which is the top prize in Medicine.
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Outdoor workers face increased cancer risk
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to ultraviolet radiation - a known human carcinogen.
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Bush fruit gains American celebrity endorsement
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
A US television celebrity and dermatologist who is CEO of an international cosmetic company recently travelled to Broome to film a documentary on the native fruit gubinge, also known as Kakadu plum, which will be a key ingredient in a new range of skin care products her company is developing.
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Peter Lilly to lead UWA's Engineering Zone project
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
A senior manager at BHP Billiton has been appointed Director of UWA's Engineering Zone project, which aims to revolutionise engineering education and research.
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Repelling sharks to save them... and us
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Shark biologist Dr Ryan Kempster will share his insights into shark behaviour at a public lecture this month as part of UWA Extension's summer season.
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World Cancer Day
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
By Winthrop Professor Bruce Robinson
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'BOABS' helps Indigenous people quit smoking
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Smoking kills more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and puts more in hospital than all the other preventable illnesses put together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people smoke at much higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians, and not many are quitting.
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Police-worker credits UWA
Monday, 3 February 2014
Little did graduate Nadia Okis know that the Japanese language lessons she took at The University of Western Australia would come in handy occasionally to help her with Police work.
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New UWA MBA offers 12-month career transformation
Monday, 3 February 2014
A new 12-month Master of Business Administration backed by Western Australia's top business leaders is expected to attract candidates from around the world.
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UWA mining experts with premier in South Africa
Monday, 3 February 2014
Mining for development experts from the UWA-based International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC) are accompanying Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett at the Mining Indaba (or Conference) in Cape Town, South Africa, where Mr Barnett is delivering a keynote address on WA's world-leading mining legislation and regulation.
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Researchers tackle neurotrauma caused by car crashes
Monday, 3 February 2014
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are working to limit the spread of serious nerve damage, often caused by car crashes, to minimise disability and enable better recovery.
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Spotlight on Iago: the man, the devil and emotion
Friday, 31 January 2014
One of Shakespeare's more notorious and mysterious villains will be the focus of a special free event to be held at The University of Western Australia's Callaway Auditorium.
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Team UWA Australian University Games information session
Thursday, 30 January 2014
Find out how you can be a part of Team UWA for the 2014 Australian University Games (AUG/Uni Games) at the Team UWA information session to be held on Thursday 27 February from 1-2pm in the Octagon Theatre.
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Whole spine approach to neck and back problems
Thursday, 30 January 2014
A researcher from The University of Western Australia and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has worked with collaborators in the United States to create a new tool to help health professionals improve their treatment of patients experiencing neck or back pain.
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Centre collaboration awarded $39,951.20 for the purchase of new Next Generation Sequencing equipment
Thursday, 30 January 2014
A collaboration between researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins
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$1 million grant enables new double degrees in business
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
From 2014, postgraduate business students at The University of Western Australia and The University of Adelaide will be able to complete a second year of study in Europe while earning a second master's degree.
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New 950 superbus reconnects UWA and QEII to city
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Public transport access to The University of Western Australia has been boosted with this week's launch of a new high-frequency bus service linking UWA and the QEII Medical Centre with Perth Central and Underground train stations as well as the Esplanade Busport.
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Country practice lures city doctors to the bush
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Medical students from city backgrounds who are exposed to rural practice during their training are increasingly being converted to life in the bush, a new study by the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) has found.
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Top 10 practice tips for 2014
Friday, 24 January 2014
After enjoying a relaxing holiday season it can be hard to drag your feet (or more likely your fingers!) back to your instrument and to your practice routine.
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Celebrating success: Ritchell Lim
Friday, 24 January 2014
With a passion for singing and playing the piano, Perth teenager Ritchell Lim has overcome the barriers of blindness to complete a Grade 8 Piano exam with High Distinction and receive a prestigious scholarship allowing her to continue her music education.
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12-month career transformation with new MBA
Friday, 24 January 2014
From January 2015, MBA Full Time students at the UWA
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Does it pay to be a lover or a fighter?
Friday, 24 January 2014
As mating season approaches, male animals are faced with a question that can make or break their chances at reproducing: does it pay to be a lover or a fighter? Or both?
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New global alliance to develop world-leading technology
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
A team of world leaders in the growing scientific field of biomolecular interaction has received an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant to help them develop world-leading technology, which will in turn help discover novel treatments for cancer and other disorders.
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UWA athletes and teams take home Sports Awards
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
The UWA Sport and Recreation Association's night of nights
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Elite athlete profile: Elliott Clutterbuck
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Elliot Clutterbuck, UWA Arts/Law student, Sport Scholarship
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Epigenome researcher wins prestigious science medal
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
A genome biologist from The University of Western Australia who developed advanced techniques to accurately map millions of DNA modifications throughout the genome has won the Australian Academy of Science's Ruth Stephens Gani Medal for 2014.
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Project to assess whether we're going against the grain in training
Monday, 20 January 2014
Crop disease costs Australia millions of dollars every year and threatens Western Australia's annual yield of 11 million tonnes of wheat worth $2.
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UWA to host 2016 World Uni Match Racing Championships
Monday, 20 January 2014
Perth has officially been named the host city for the World University Match Racing Championships in 2016 by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
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The UWA Ultimate Club flying high in Singapore
Monday, 20 January 2014
Twenty-six
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Australian scientists to ‘listen’ to the formation of black holes
Friday, 17 January 2014
Physicists from around the country have launched a nation-wide project that expands Australian participation in US and European gravitational wave research - and the ability to ‘listen' to the formation of black holes
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Dedication to teaching rewarded
Friday, 17 January 2014
The University of Western Australia takes pride in the outstanding quality of its teaching staff at the Albany Centre.
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High achievers awarded UWA Fogarty Foundation scholarships
Thursday, 16 January 2014
This year's Beazley Medal winner, Katerina Chua, is among ten of the State's highest-achieving students who have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Economics award for UWA honours student
Thursday, 16 January 2014
UWA Business School honours student Stephen Ingram has
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Move over elephants – plants have memories too
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Not long after publishing a paper in a prestigious journal about plants being able to ‘talk' using sound, Monica Gagliano is back with her new findings showing that they can ‘learn'.
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Science stars of the future
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Sixty lab visits in 12 days - that is the aim of the National Youth Science Forum, in Western Australia this week.
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Indigenous cousins take honours in law and medicine
Monday, 13 January 2014
First cousins Aurora Milroy and Rebecca Hutchens have not only just finished their professional degrees at the same time at The University of Western Australia - they have also become the first Indigenous students to be awarded, respectively, First Class Honours in Law and the Australian Medical Association Prize, which is the top prize in Medicine.
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Reid Library temporary closure Saturday, 8th February 2014
Monday, 13 January 2014
The Reid Library will temporarily close on Saturday, 8th of February for building works relating to the refurbishment.
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UWA Business School joins United Nations social responsibility initiative
Monday, 13 January 2014
The UWA Business
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Tackling cancer in indigenous Australians
Monday, 13 January 2014
Over the past 30 years, improvements in cancer treatments have resulted in better cancer survival in the wider community. Unfortunately, these same benefits have not been seen for Indigenous Australians who continue to experience much poorer outcomes after diagnosis with cancer.
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Midrange testosterone levels better for older men
Friday, 10 January 2014
Optimal levels of testosterone - meaning neither low nor high - in older men are associated with better survival, according to a study recently published by a team of UWA researchers in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
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UWA researchers update on shark repellent expedition
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Oceans
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Great Barrier Reef coral cores reveal 2011 flood damage
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Scientists have gained new insight into the damage done to coral in the Southern Great Barrier Reef by river run-off caused by intense weather events like the 2011 floods.
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Million-dollar research could save precious habitats
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
A new discovery is challenging a theory that is almost half a century old, could explain why the south-west of WA is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, and could help to preserve exquisitely adapted plants and animals.
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The political power of carrots
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Retro purple or white carrots might be all the rage at the moment but in 17th century Europe it was fashionable - and politically correct - to eat orange ones.
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UWA Accounting professor appointed to national board
Monday, 23 December 2013
The UWA Business School's Winthrop Professor Ann Tarca has
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New smartphone app created by UWA students
Monday, 23 December 2013
A new smartphone app rectifying a ‘mismatch in
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Brilliant UWA physicist elected to prestigious society
Monday, 23 December 2013
A physics professor and gravity-wave hunter at The University of Western Australia has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the world's second-largest organisation for physicists.
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3.6 million Australian workers exposed to carcinogens
Monday, 23 December 2013
Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40 percent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.
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New national plant energy centre at UWA to lead food security innovation
Friday, 20 December 2013
A $26 million Australian Research Council grant will fund a new national Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (CoE PEB) at The University of Western Australia until 2020.
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Reid refurbishment work
Friday, 20 December 2013
Level 1 of the Reid Arts and Business Library will be undergoing some improvements over the long vacation.
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Cancer Council WA backs new breast cancer detection tool
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Cancer in lymph nodes will be more likely to be detected with the development of an advanced imaging technique supported by the latest Cancer Council WA grant.
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UWA Albany students excel
Thursday, 19 December 2013
The UWA Albany Centre held a ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of its students at the Albany Golf Club this week. This was an opportunity to congratulate students who had completed courses and award prizes to those who had achieved excellent academic results.
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LawyerEd Newsletter (October - December 2013)
Thursday, 19 December 2013
The Faculty of Law was founded in 1928 and since then has established a reputation for outstanding legal education.
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Brainy biomechanics for safer brain surgery
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Patients undergoing brain surgery are likely to benefit from a new technique that can help neurosurgeons predict how the brain will move during operations.
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Social disadvantage the focus for WA child health researchers
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Researchers from and The University of Western Australia affiliated Telethon Institute for Child Health Research will play a significant role in a new multi-million dollar Centre for Excellence aimed at investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.
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New smoke taint tool to help wine industry reduce risk
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
A smoke taint reduction tool to help the Australian wine industry recognise the danger periods for smoke taint in wine has been developed by researchers at the Department of Agriculture and Food and The University of Western Australia.
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Tiny organisms may hold key to global food supply
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
A new two-nation laboratory has been established to study the micro-organisms that live in the soil and apply the knowledge to help farmers feed the world.
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COFS researcher awarded ARC DECRA
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Associate Professor Shazzad Hossain has been awarded a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award funding from the Australian Research Council for research into “Advanced numerical and physical modelling of dynamically penetrating anchors for deep water oil and gas developments”.
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UWA and BHP Billiton partnership grows with $17 million for new century campaign
Monday, 16 December 2013
BHP Billiton today committed $17 million to The University of Western Australia's New Century Campaign, reinforcing the company's longstanding relationship with the University.
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Little fish earns its stripes as researchers’ top choice
Monday, 16 December 2013
The zebrafish is the new lab mouse - and is being used in medical research laboratories around the world to carry out research on human inherited diseases as well as Alzheimer's, cancers and diabetes.
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UWA joins ‘The Establishment’ on journey of discovery
Monday, 16 December 2013
Much more will be discovered about Fremantle Prison - one of the State's most fascinating archaeological sites - thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding signed this week by what was known as ‘the Establishment' and The University of Western Australia.
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Closer to preventing breast cancer
Friday, 13 December 2013
Researchers are getting closer to winning the war against breast cancer, according to an international team whose work was published in Lancet.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing December 2013 Newsletter
Friday, 13 December 2013
The December 2013 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-december-2013
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100 years of business excellence marked by new awards
Thursday, 12 December 2013
The UWA Business School has marked the University's centenary with the creation of a
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UWA students earn prestigious advertising industry placements
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Four UWA students and
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Green light for Australia's first online bushfire simulation system
Thursday, 12 December 2013
International award-winning technology that can better predict the speed, direction and intensity of bushfires is now in operation, ready for Western Australia's southern bushfire season.
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International award for young UWA scientists
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Two early career researchers from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Science have won an international award for Research Excellence from the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
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Jane Lydon appointed Wesfarmers Chair in Australian History
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Award-winning author and historian Professor Jane Lydon has been appointed inaugural Wesfarmers Chair in Australian History at The University of Western Australia.
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Dean presents IAS lecture on oceans law
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Professor Erika Techera, Dean of Law at The University of Western Australia presented the development of the Law of the Sea from ancient origins to modern challenges at the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) in October.
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UWA student archaeologists dig deep for win
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
A team of students from The University of Western Australia has won the inaugural national Australian Archaeological Association's (AAA) Student Ethics Debate.
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Galactic black holes to yield evolutionary secrets
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
How do black holes wreak havoc on galaxies? Associate Professor Chris Power at The University of Western Australia's node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) - has more than $600,000 and four years in which to answer that question.
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Working together to change the future
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
The UWA Business School's Centre for Social
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Business School Best Paper Prizes honour groundbreaking research
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
The UWA Business School's Dean's Best Paper
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Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Dear colleagues,
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Lifetime achievement award for passionate campaigner
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Professor Patricia Dudgeon - a Bardi woman and psychologist who works at The University of Western Australia - has won an Indigenous Allied Health Australia Lifetime Achievement Award (IAHA).
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Laureate Prize for Shuan Hern Lee in Ukraine
Monday, 9 December 2013
Shuan Hern Lee, one of our talented AMEB candidates, has achieved further success, winning the US$5000 Laureate prize (Outstanding and Greatest Achievement Prize) at the Sberbank Debut International Music Competition and Festival in Ukraine in November.
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England Lions take on WACA XI in Ashes warm up
Monday, 9 December 2013
While the first three days of the Ashes Test match at the WACA may be sold out, cricket fans can still see some of England and Western Australia's leading players in action at The University of Western Australia.
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Weed scientists to iron out farmers' frowns with assault on crowsfoot grass
Monday, 9 December 2013
Rubber, cotton, rice, palm oil, bananas, other fruits and vegetables - these are just some of the crops under threat from a weed that has recently developed resistance to some of the most powerful chemicals.
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UWA leads international research teams on climate change
Monday, 9 December 2013
Two climate change projects led by The University of Western Australia - one a study into reporting on climate change in the media and another focusing on the challenge of ancient soils under modern land use - have been chosen for funding by the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN).
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One-in-three older diabetic adults have impaired thinking
Monday, 9 December 2013
Type 2 diabetes can dramatically affect the everyday thinking skills of up to one-in-three adults aged more than 60, a new study has found.
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UWA MBA student wins Young Entrepreneur Award
Friday, 6 December 2013
SwitchMyLoan
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Internationally recognised child health researcher joins UWA
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Internationally recognised child health researcher Professor Donna Cross will be appointed a Winthrop Professor at The University of Western Australia in 2014 and will be located at its affiliate, the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Top of the class
Thursday, 5 December 2013
An exceptionally high-achieving UWA graduate has been named Beginning Teacher of the Year at the WA Education Awards. Rebecca Halse has a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Education from UWA, and works as a Secondary Ancient and Modern History Teacher at Shenton College.
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Death and taxes a certainty for artists; UWA educates art community on rights after death
Thursday, 5 December 2013
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Law in association with UWA Cultural Precinct and Artsource hosted a unique ‘Art after Death Symposium' at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery in October 2013.
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Congratulations to the four lucky grand prize winners from our recent surveys.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The Ithaka S+R Faculty Survey for UWA staff ran for two weeks in October and Dr Duc Dau (English and Cultural Studies) and Mr Michael Bennett (Law) have each won an iPad by providing their feedback on the impact of digital technologies on research, teaching and learning and publishing.
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Vitamin C-rich native fruit ripe for cash crop study
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A wild Australian native fruit with 10 times more vitamin C than oranges and rich in healthy anti-oxidants will be studied by scientists led from The University of Western Australia to help develop as a potentially lucrative international cash crop for Aboriginal communities.
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Vietnam vets' dentist wins rare medal
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
*This article was not reviewed by the subject prior to publication. Corrections have now been made.
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It's an old theory but a good one
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Graham Chandler's work in theoretical chemistry has helped thousands of people to do successful molecular calculations.
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New leader for Indigenous health
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health at UWA has a new Director.
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Promotion briefs
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Promotion briefs are provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson, Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee, Human Resources.
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Winthrop Singers celebrate Christmas
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
UWA's Winthrop Singers will bring the spirit of Christmas to Perth on Monday 23 December via your television screen.
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Commuter cycling champions
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
UWA staff are the best pedallers in Perth. Just make sure you spell that the correct way!For the second consecutive year, the University BUG (Bicycle Users' Group) won Bicycling Western Australia's corporate cup during the Ride2Work challenge.
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Sweet festive Winthrop Hall
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
First it was just Winthrop Hall, then it was LUMINOUShall...now we have Gingerbread Hall!IT support officer Sam Thomas has created a replica of Winthrop Hall in gingerbread, complete with internal lights and Centum out the front in the snow with snowmen and candy canes.
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Young marine geoscientists gather at UWA
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Deep ocean scientific drilling is part of the exciting world of marine geoscience, introduced to Australasia's top 20 science students at UWA last week.
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Alumni support creative campus projects
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
More than $210,000 has been awarded in the first-ever round of Alumni Annual Fund Grants, thanks to the generosity of UWA alumni.
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Christmas cards from UniPrint
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Christmas cards are now available from UniPrint.There is a selection including images of LUMINOUShall (which celebrates our Centenary), traditional Christmas pictures (including a snowman on a beach) and non-specific campus images of the Crawley campus grounds.
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Research Grants
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Grants Awarded Between 5 November and 29 November 2013ARC DISCOVERY PROJECTS
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Why did the possum cross the road?
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
By Lindy Brophy
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Our local and global neighbourhood
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The Crawley campus has been a centre of political power this month with a visit by the leader of the world's third-biggest democracy and the first State Cabinet meeting at a University.
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Kidnapping and blackmail are for the birds
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
By Sally-Ann Jones
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Thank you for a wonderful centenary year
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
For my last column in our University's centenary year, I'd like to thank all of you for your hard work in 2013. Many of you put in extra hours to ensure that our celebratory events - and our bumper Open Day - were the highly successful events they were.
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Research funding confirms our reputation
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The University has had enormous success with its funding applications for next year.
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Mid-west dreaming
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A short film projected onto a silo in Geraldton will end the UWA Gives Back Centenary program, with echoes of the spectacular launch of the year with LUMINOUShall.
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Music of Africa alive at UWA
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Songs that children sang in South Africa in the 1950s and 1960s have come alive more than half a century later in a new exhibition.
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Um, er, like, how should I say this?
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
In most classrooms, mobile phones are banned.
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Researcher makes her presence felt
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
When PhD scholar Kelsey Kennedy came to UWA on exchange from the US in 2008, both she and the University became winners.
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Rhodes Scholar looks to a future in public health
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Our 99th Rhodes Scholar in 100 years hopes to combine her science background, her volunteer experience and her language proficiency to improve the health of the global community.
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Helping bright Indigenous children to shine
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A simple visual memory test - used to help Pitjantjatjara children 30 years ago - is part of a new project to identify gifted Indigenous children.
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A lift for long-term link
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A hugely successful partnership between UWA and Shenton College has been recognised with a $30,000 grant to continue the 15-year-old Learning Links program.
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Engineering a change in attitude to building
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A hundred years ago, nobody would have designed a building made of glass. Now skyscrapers all over the world boast glass walls.
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Keeping tabs on prickly customers
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
By Sally-Ann Jones
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An in tray, an out tray and an ash tray
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Terry Young, Andrew Jefferies and Rebecca Joel have notched up 130 years of service to UWA. To round off our Centenary year, when history has been in focus, they talk to UWA news about life and work at the University before computers, when most employees' desks had simply .....
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Student program embeds skills that last a lifetime
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A Young Australian of the Year and successful lawyers, doctors, teachers and social workers are living proof of the success of UniSkills.
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Searching for the phantom
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
UWA graduate Ron Davidson remembers his colleague Brian Horan, a brilliant and idiosyncratic early computer programmer whose life was cut short by a tragic car accident in the 1960s.
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UWA staff and students shine in WA Science Awards
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
UWA staff, students and programs are again finalists in the Western Australian Science Awards.Winthrop Professor Stephen Powles and Winthrop Professor Mark Randolph have been selected as finalists in the Scientist of the Year category.
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It’s never too early to research
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
A hand-picked group of students is getting a hand-up into the world of research and international collaboration while still undergraduates.
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Better data management
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
UWA's Research Data Online is a new service for managing and documenting your datasets in a safe and secure environment.
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Culture and environment come together at the lake
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Ancient science and modern technology are the perfect fit at the Herdsman Wildlife Centre.
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Beetroot and water bombs all part of the fun
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The worst-kept secret on campus was finally out in the open at the annual Staff Sports and Fun Day.
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New café is cool
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
The premium spot for coffee on campus over the coming hot summer days is the new U Café.
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Centenary canine
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Meet Arnold, the Guide Dog puppy sponsored by the staff and students of UWA.
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UWA mosquito trap wins national humanitarian challenge
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Students from The University of Western Australia
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Personal loss marks Dale Alcock mesothelioma donation
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
The building industry loses members to mesothelioma at a tragic rate. Perth building identity Dale Alcock's personal loss has been marked with a
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Reflections on a shining year
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
By Cameron Barnes
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Research holds key to safer coexistence with sharks
Monday, 2 December 2013
The recent fatal shark attacks at Gracetown in WA and Coffs Harbour in NSW are a tragedy and our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the victims and to the surrounding communities.
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UWA physicist dusts off 40-year-old moon secrets
Monday, 2 December 2013
As NASA's new lunar orbiter, LADEE, prepares to scour the Moon's atmosphere and China readies its Chang'e rover to land on the Moon by the end of the year, a physicist from The University of Western Australia has made new discoveries about lunar dust using data obtained from matchbox-sized instruments placed on the Moon during the first four Apollo landings.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing November 2013 Newsletter
Monday, 2 December 2013
The November 2013 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/Newsletter-November-2013
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Supported Team help improve travel experience for Perth commuters
Friday, 29 November 2013
Emma Stromback catches four different buses every day she commutes to work. Meanwhile, to get from her home in Maylands to work at the UWA Business School in Crawley, Judith Heath travels along two separate train lines and catches a bus.
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for VIC Premier's Literary Award
Friday, 29 November 2013
UWA Publishing book Gardens of Fire: an investigative memoir by Robert Kenny has been shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction.
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Fresh evidence on Kimberley fish stocks, river health
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Written by Laura Glitsos
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Collaboration Award for GOHaD Researcher to Facilitate Study into Cardiovascular Disease
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Dr Gemma Cadby, from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD), has been awarded $10,000 from the Healy Research Collaboration Award scheme to attend the International Genetic Epidemiology Society conference, the Genetic Analysis Workshop, and to help promote a successful collaboration between researchers from UWA and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
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Rural-urban migration constrains future agricultural productivity in China
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Rising socioeconomic expectations, low incomes in agriculture and increasing economic opportunities in urban areas are causing an ever-growing number of Chinese from rural households to turn to the city for better paid jobs to supplement their farming income.
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Biological scientist named State's Tall Poppy
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Professor Ryan Lister, a genome biologist and Future Fellow in the ARC Centre for Excellence in Plant Energy Biology has been recognised as Western Australia's brightest young scientist in the 2013 Tall Poppy Awards.
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UWA exchange an amazing experience for Italian students
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
After spending more than four months studying at the UWA Business School, Bocconi University exchange students Giorgia Abbruzzese, Vienda Giacomelli and Valentina Fioravanti all agreed on one thing: they wished they could extend their stay for a further semester.
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Australian waters polluted by harmful tiny plastics
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Each square kilometre of Australian sea surface water is contaminated by around 4000 pieces of tiny plastics that could affect humans as well as marine life according to researchers from The University of Western Australia and CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship.
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Awkward facts of life explained as UWA students win ATO video competition
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Three Marketing students from the UWA Business School have taken out first place in the Australian Tax Office's 2013 video competition (tertiary category).
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Master of Teaching Graduate Success
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
The Faculty is proud to see its graduates take on new challenges and succeed in the world of education. One of our distinguished graduates is Michael Webb, who won the Graduate School of Education Master of Teaching (Primary) Prize at our Prize Giving Ceremony in June.
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Strong start for Master of Curriculum Studies
Monday, 25 November 2013
The first students enrolled in the new Master of Curriculum Studies are in the second semester of the three-and-a-half-year program.
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UWA MBA team finalists in international case competition
Monday, 25 November 2013
UWA Master of Business Administration (MBA) students reached the Grand Final of an international case competition in Toronto after impressing judges with an outstanding presentation on sustainability in mining.
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Global assault on childhood brain tumours gains momentum
Monday, 25 November 2013
A global action plan to overcome one of the most common and aggressive forms of childhood brain tumours is gaining momentum after a report outlining key steps attracted high-level international attention this week.
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UWA research unlocks 'stranded' oil and gas reserves
Monday, 25 November 2013
Engineers at The University of Western Australia are stepping up their efforts to improve the international competitiveness of the local energy and resources industry by undertaking research which could revolutionise the foundations of deep-sea oil and gas pipeline infrastructure.
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Making Waves – But Not Explosions – In Chemistry Education
Friday, 22 November 2013
Magdeline Lum is making her mark on chemistry teaching on several fronts.
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ARC Plant Energy Biology wins 2013 WA Science Award
Friday, 22 November 2013
A passion for science and teaching the community about plant science has earned the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology the Chevron Science Engagement Initiative of the Year Award at the 2013 Western Australian (WA) Science Awards.
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UWA scientists awarded for expertise
Friday, 22 November 2013
The University of Western Australia congratulates its staff and students for their outstanding success in the State's annual Science Awards announced last night.
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UWA's undergrad global classroom wins national acclaim
Friday, 22 November 2013
A program run by The University of Western Australia that helps undergraduate students undertake world-class research and even present at international conferences has won a prestigious national award.
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Celebrating the achievements of the Sock it to Sarcoma group
Friday, 22 November 2013
The second annual ‘Sock it in
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$900k grant assists research in the South West
Friday, 22 November 2013
University of Western Australia plant biologist Winthrop Professor Stephen Hopper, Dr Sieggy Krauss and Dr Ryan Phillips were recently awarded a grant of $935,000 to continue valuable research in the area of plant species in the South West.
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Perth USAsia Centre appoints Chief Executive
Thursday, 21 November 2013
An expert in US-Asian relations has been appointed chief executive officer of the Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia.
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New Director for the Australian Urban Design Research Centre
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Following an international search, The University of Western Australia is pleased to announce that Dr Jörg Baumeister has recently been appointed as the new Director of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC).
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New Director for the Australian Urban Design Research Centre
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Following an international search, The University of Western
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Rise in UWA rural medical graduates continues
Thursday, 21 November 2013
For the second consecutive year more rural medical graduates than ever before will take their professional oath at The University of Western Australia this weekend as numbers continue to rise under UWA's successful Rural Student Recruitment Program.
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Recognition of Lifetime Contribution: Capacity building and food security
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Professor Emeritus Robert (Bob) Gilkes, former Winthrop Professor of Soil Science and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Earth and Environment at the University of Western Australia was recently presented with a Crawford Fund medal for his lifetime contribution to research supervision and mentoring of overseas students.
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Building compassion in the workplace
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Many managers lack the psychological skills to respond compassionately, according to a recent research by academics from The University of Western Australia and The Australian National University.
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Faculty teaching awards
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Every year the Faculty recognises outstanding educators for their inspirational work with the Faculty Teaching Awards. This year the Faculty is proud to recognize Associate Professor Christine Howitt and Professor Marnie O’Neill for their excellence in teaching.
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Plant more native trees to increase rainfall in South West: scientists
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Water research experts have called for urgent reforestation to mitigate climate change caused by the widespread land clearing which occurred in Western Australia up until the 1980s.
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COFS welcomes visitors from Korea
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Delegates from Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd, based in Korea, recently visited COFS to investigate collaborative opportunities.
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Long vacation opening hours
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Commencing 24 November 2013 until 24 December 2013, all subject libraries will be open weekdays only.
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CEOs, executives share insights with UWA MBA students
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) students at the UWA Business School have heard from CEOs and executives of major companies in an exclusive series of presentations.
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National honour for Professor Simon Clarke
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
A highly-regarded academic within the field of educational leadership, Professor Simon Clarke received a 2013 ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leadership) National Fellowship.
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Commitment to sustainability signed
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
UWA has joined 400 universities from around the world in
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Professor Susan Gourvenec awarded ARC funding to develop novel sliding foundation
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Mobile foundations: shifting paradigms in deepsea engineering
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You're invited: ALVA 2013 End of Year Exhibition
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
You are invited to the opening of the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' 2013 End of Year Exhibition this Friday 22 November at Cullity Gallery from 6.30pm.
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2013 ELICOS Award
Monday, 18 November 2013
Becky Steven and Jessica Cobley recently won a national award for their research. Their action research project aimed at finding ways of using Web 2.0-based tools to develop students’ speaking fluency.
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A new way to find out if back problems need surgery
Monday, 18 November 2013
Researchers from Perth and Germany have discovered that a technique commonly used in surgery on the brain is an excellent tool for determining if, and to which extent, surgery is needed for patients with lower back problems.
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Aboriginal health and wellbeing to benefit from new multi-million dollar gift
Friday, 15 November 2013
One of Australia’s leading philanthropists, Greg Poche AO and his wife Kay, have provided $10 million to The University of Western Australia to create a WA-based centre for Indigenous health.
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Woodside internship for UWA Accounting student
Friday, 15 November 2013
UWA Accounting student
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Aboriginal health and wellbeing to benefit from new multi-million dollar gift
Friday, 15 November 2013
One of Australia's leading philanthropists, Greg Poche AO and his wife Kay, have provided $10 million to The University of Western Australia to create a WA-based centre for Indigenous health.
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UWA Gives Back to Morawa District High School
Friday, 15 November 2013
Seven
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Graduates explore new ways of managing drought
Friday, 15 November 2013
A shared passion to minimise the adverse effects of drought on agricultural productivity has earned scholarships for two Agricultural Science students at The University of Western Australia.
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Australian Combustion Symposium 2013
Friday, 15 November 2013
Australian Combustion Symposium 2013, jointly hosted by the University of Western Australia and Curtin University, has taken place at the University Club of Western Australia last week.
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Top mathematician appointed to Australian Academy of Science
Thursday, 14 November 2013
An internationally acclaimed mathematician from The University of Western Australia has been elected the next Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science.
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Notable achievements and lasting friendships
Thursday, 14 November 2013
The International
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Notable achievements and lasting friendships
Thursday, 14 November 2013
The International
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Perth to host 2016 World University Championship
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Perth has officially been named the host city for the World University Match Racing Championships in 2016 by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) during a live webcast on Sunday 10 November 2013.
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COFS PhD student Anthony Blake awarded Educational Support Scholarship
Thursday, 14 November 2013
COFS PhD student Anthony Blake was recently awarded an Educational Support Scholarship from the Perth branch of the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT)
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Guild awarded for sustainability efforts
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
The
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UWA students excel in national business competition
Monday, 11 November 2013
UWA students Brent Kealy and Matthew Lim have impressed a board of CEOs and executives to be named national runners-up in the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia's Mission Exceptional competition.
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Vice-President Professor Dr Boedionio's 2013 Shann Memorial Lecture
Monday, 11 November 2013
Indonesia, like many other countries experiencing rapid growth, faces a dilemma in finding a balance between rationalism and populism in the formulation of policy; between an effective government and a representative government; and between technocracy and democracy, according to its Vice-President Professor Dr Boediono.
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Indonesian Vice-President gives memorial lecture for the UWA Centenary
Monday, 11 November 2013
The Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, Professor Dr Boediono, was special guest lecturer at a function organised by The University of Western Australia today.
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Pilbara home to 3.5 billion-year-old bacterial ecosystems
Monday, 11 November 2013
Evidence of complex microbial ecosystems dating back almost 3.5 billion years has been found in Western Australia's Pilbara region by an international team including UWA Research Assistant Professor David Wacey.
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Science fights back against rice blast
Monday, 11 November 2013
Scientists are on the attack against rice blast, the international fungal disease that stopped the rice industry in its tracks in northern Western Australia three years ago.
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New phone App SnapCard now available for farmers
Monday, 11 November 2013
A new smartphone App designed to help broadacre farmers maximise pesticide spray efficiency is now available.
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Vice-Chancellor's Welcome
Monday, 11 November 2013
Over recent days we have had the pleasure to welcome some important political leaders onto our campus.
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UWA expert named WA Australian of the Year
Saturday, 9 November 2013
The University of Western Australia congratulates Professor Bruce Robinson AM on being named WA Australian of the Year in recognition for his world leading research into asbestos related diseases.
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Perth International Arts Festival launch
Friday, 8 November 2013
From great Russian theatre to world-class Israeli dance; from Man Booker Prize winners to Tony Award winners, from multi-player video theatre to a life-size bouncy castle Stonehenge, the 2014 Perth International Arts Festival really does have something for absolutely everybody.
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Hundreds of young masterminds in calculator-free maths comp
Friday, 8 November 2013
A record number of 423 gifted young mathematicians from 38 schools battled it out at this year's Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO) at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA wins lion's share of Federal research funding
Friday, 8 November 2013
More than 75 per cent of new Federal funding for WA research will go to The University of Western Australia.
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Development for CRC Students
Thursday, 7 November 2013
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economic's PhD student Isabel Arevalo-Vigne recently attended a professional development camp organised by Plant Biosecurity CRC and Invasive Animals CRC.
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Algal bloom fight wins Southseas Oceans Hero Award
Thursday, 7 November 2013
A community taskforce which has seen researchers from The University of Western Australia work with volunteers and other organisations to tackle toxic algal blooms in Broome's Roebuck Bay has won the 2013 Southseas Oceans Hero Award.
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Animating Social Work
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Social worker Teresa Lee has no distinction between home and work - they are one and the same.
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Fun and games in the mining industry
Thursday, 7 November 2013
The serious business of mining can also be a lot of fun.Students studying mining engineering, geology and metallurgy joined together recently to represent UWA at the National Collegiate Mining Games at the University of Queensland - and came home victorious.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Grants awarded between 5 October and 4 November 2013
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History or physics? Let's have both
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
What do you know about the School of Physics? The average student would know where the lecture theatres are, where the main entrance is, and the names of most of the current lecturers.
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Western Waagyls win!
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
The UWA Western Waagyls were winners at the recent National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (NITESG).
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Pharmaceutical celebrations
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
A gala dinner was held at the UWA Club for the graduating Pharmacy class of 2013.
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Half century of anthropology news
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
UWA's centennial year marks the 50th anniversary of Anthropological Forum, founded by one of UWA's greatest alumni, Ronald Berndt.
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Teach like a pirate!
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Friendly pirates invaded the UWA Early Learning Centre recently - only to be identified as pre-service teachers enrolled in one of the Faculty of Education's Master of Teaching programs.
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Career development heads up conference
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Do what you enjoy, persevere through challenges and choose your mentors and collaborators wisely were some of the messages taken away from a recently Career Development Forum.
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A date with the prince of Denmark
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
You'll want to get out your 2014 diaries and make a date to see Grad's new summer Shakespeare production, part of the Fringe World Festival.
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Think pink for breast cancer
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
The afternoon of Saturday 12 October saw the UWA Watersports Complex transformed with the colour pink, for a spectacular high tea raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
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Promotion briefs
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Promotion briefs are provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson, Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee, Human Resources.
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Work towards largest telescope awarded
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) office awarded contracts to prepare for the world's largest radio telescope yesterday, marking the start of the return on Australia and WA's investment in the ambitious Square Kilometre Array.
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Can tea tree oil get rid of pimples?
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Royal Perth Hospital are conducting a study to see whether a face wash and gel containing tea tree oil is effective for treating mild to moderate acne (pimples).
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Mid-West future tale: UWA Centenary grand finale
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Following on from the huge success of LuminousNight, The University of Western Australia's biggest community event in a century, the city of Geraldton will play host to Luminous Dreams, the curtain closer to UWA's centenary celebrations.
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AMEB candidates finalists in VOSE Competition
Monday, 4 November 2013
UWA music students and AMEB candidates Riley Skevington, Ben Pallagi and Alessandro Pittorino were selected for the VOSE competition finals and performed the first movement of their chosen concerto with the UWA Orchestra in the ‘Artistry! Culmination' concert held on Saturday 19 October 2013 in the Winthrop Hall.
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Historic State Cabinet meeting endorses boundary reform at UWA
Monday, 4 November 2013
History was made today when Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett chaired the first meeting of State Cabinet at a West Australian university. Cabinet met in UWA's heritage-listed Senate Room adjoining Winthrop Hall.
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Food, Evolution and the Future
Monday, 4 November 2013
Should we be eating more fish for a healthy brain? Scientist Michael Crawford, Director of the London Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition will discuss the importance of marine life to the future of human development in a free public lecture at the Maritime Museum Fremantle on 10 November.
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing October 2013 Newsletter
Monday, 4 November 2013
October Newsletter featuring Safety, Health and Wellbeing Awards 2013 now available at:https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2013
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Why aren’t better educated people happier?
Monday, 4 November 2013
The puzzle of why higher education doesn't always lead to greater happiness has been solved by a new study from The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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From bird-watching to home-help: what will computer do next?
Friday, 1 November 2013
Never one to let a golden opportunity pass him by, Adjunct Professor Terry Woodings of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering organised a get-together of some of the University's - and the nation's - most respected computer experts recently.
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UWA student wins 99th Rhodes Scholarship in 100 years
Friday, 1 November 2013
A leading honours student from The University of Western Australia who plans to undertake Masters Degree studies in Global Health Science and Research in Public Health at Britain's prestigious Oxford University has won UWA's 99th Rhodes Scholarship in 100 years.
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Enrolments open for Summer Design Studio for school students
Friday, 1 November 2013
Do you know any students in Year 11 who are aspiring designers, or simply keen to develop their creative skills? There is still time to enrol in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students.
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We’re here to help over the holiday period
Friday, 1 November 2013
To help Year 12 students get a head start on their holidays, we are running a TISC information session on 9 December.
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Introducing our 2014 PSO team
Friday, 1 November 2013
It's been an extremely busy year for our Prospective Students Office (PSO), and there have been a few changes to the team in recent months. With some familiar and not-so-familar names in the mix (so to speak), we thought this would be a great opportunity for you to meet our new-look team...
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Budding Science Journalists probe leading UWA academics
Friday, 1 November 2013
If your students were under the impression that work experience only involved stamping brochures, endless filing and simply observing.
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Music Summer School back for 2013
Friday, 1 November 2013
Secondary students who are keen to develop their keyboard, string, wind, brass or composition skills under the expert guidance of University staff are encouraged to enrol for the UWA School of Music's Summer School.
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Take me to the river - past, present and future
Thursday, 31 October 2013
From almost the first moment of colonisation in 1829, the question of how to best harness and make use of Perth's riverfront setting has taxed the minds of its citizens and administrators.
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Marine plants provide defence against climate change
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Seagrass, mangroves and salt-marsh ecosystems are able to develop strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Strong showing of UWA finalists in 2013 WA Science Awards
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have again made a strong showing in the list of finalists for the annual Western Australian Science Awards.
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UWA School of Music Announces new Appointment
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Helpmann award winner Andrew Foote is to become the Head of Voice.
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Study reveals local council mergers depend on efficiency
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Local council mergers make economic sense only if bigger councils operate more efficiently than smaller ones, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Light nanofilter system worth its weight in gold and silver
Monday, 28 October 2013
In a breakthrough described by one international expert as ‘a wonderful piece of lateral thinking', a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has helped develop a novel nanoparticle light filter system which stimulates the growth of useful microalgal organisms.
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People with declining memories sought for exercise study
Monday, 28 October 2013
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are looking for people concerned about their declining memory to participate in a new study into the effects of exercise on brain function.
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GOHaD Researchers Attend Advanced Wellcome Trust Statistical Genetics Course
Monday, 28 October 2013
Nina McCarthy and Sarah Ward from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD) attended the week-long, Wellcome Trust Advanced
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GOHaD Researcher Awarded Funds To Facilitate Research in Biomarker Discovery for Melanoma Risk and Prognosis
Monday, 28 October 2013
Sarah Ward, from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease (GOHaD), has been awarded $15,000 from the UWA Research Collaboration Award scheme to help promote successful collaborations between researchers from UWA and international researchers from the University of New Mexico, New York University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre as part of the Inter-MEL consortium.
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National Breast Cancer Foundation Research Fellow joins the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease
Monday, 28 October 2013
National Breast Cancer Foundation Research Fellow Dr Jennifer Stone has recently joined the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease. Jennifer completed her PhD at the
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Tough new varieties set to revive profitable chickpea industry
Friday, 25 October 2013
Chickpea has emerged as Australia's most important cool season grain legume, according to the ABARES 2012 season crop data - and new disease-resistant varieties are expected to revive and develop a profitable chickpea industry in Western Australia.
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Arts beat sport for healthier living
Friday, 25 October 2013
The arts are a great way to promote healthy living, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Centre collaboration awarded nearly $1 million to study the genetic causes of Schizophrenia
Friday, 25 October 2013
Researchers from the Centre for Genetic Origins of Health and Disease, the Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry and the Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology Research Unit have been awarded $960,312 from the NHMRC to study the genetic causes of schizophrenia in families from Western Australia.
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UWA tops State in new federal research funds
Thursday, 24 October 2013
A generational study into obesity, the use of the anti-depressant fluoxetine to aid stroke recovery and the treatment of gastroenteritis among Aboriginal children are among 48 research projects at The University of Western Australia to benefit from new medical grants totalling almost $30 million.
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Coral makes cloud to keep climate sweet: experts
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Coral reefs have more than one trick up their sleeve to cope with warming oceans according to Australian researchers.
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ARIA Award win and School of Music Culmination
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Not only is the School celebrating the appointment of Clarinettist extraordinaire Ashley William Smith as the Head of Woodwind and Contemporary Performance and Artist in Residence (see newsroom article, ‘Young Genius appointed to the School of Music’) we are absolutely delighted to announce the recent ARIA bestowed on the talented Mr James Ledger (Lecturer in Composition) for his collaboration with Paul Kelly, Genevieve Lacey and musicians from Australian National Academy of Musicians (ANAM).
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UWA student tops nation-wide research challenge
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
A PhD student who is developing a tool to help doctors increase their chances of ensuring breast cancer doesn't return after surgery has overwhelmingly won the Trans-Tasman Three Minute Thesis competition at the University of Western Sydney.
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Sperm speed linked to paternity success
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
When it comes to paternity success in salmon it's the speed of sperm that counts, according to a collaborative study by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Otago in New Zealand.
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US approves drug developed from UWA technology
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
A technology project originally developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia has secured approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its first drug.
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Inspirational life lessons from a (famous) UWA graduate
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
A highlight from the University's recent spring graduation ceremonies was an inspiring speech given by former UWA graduate, Tim Minchin, which injected a bit of fun into the formal occasion.
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Avoid ATAR-related anxiety
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
You don't have to spend the first weeks of your well-earned summer break worrying about the impending release of WACE results - we're here to help. To get a head start on your holidays, you may wish to register for our Year 12 TISC information session.
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Enrol now for our Summer Design Studio for school students
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Are you an aspiring designer or keen to develop your creative skills? There is still time to enrol in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students, which will be run during the summer school holidays.
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Young Genius appointed to the School of Music
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Clarinettist
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Water research hub announces new partnership
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Ensuring that Australian cities are more water-sensitive is the aim of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (CRC-WSC) - a goal that is more likely as the Centre gains a new partner.
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UWA Marketing student gains Google experience
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
UWA Business School marketing student Glenn Langridge was given the opportunity to work closely with Google employees and learn intensively about sales, marketing, presentation and, of course, about Google when he attended a three-day Google AdCamp in Sydney earlier this year.
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Budding Science Journalists probe leading UWA academics
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
If you were under the impression that work experience only involved stamping brochures, endless filing and simply observing.
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Enhance your degree with broadening units offered by the Faculty of Arts
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Broadening units are free-choice units that must be taken from outside of your chosen undergraduate degree area. They may complement your degree-specific major, or simply add a fun or interesting dimension to your studies.
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Martin Ferguson joins UWA Energy and Minerals Board
Monday, 21 October 2013
Former federal minister for resources and energy Martin Ferguson has joined The University of Western Australia's Energy and Minerals Institute.
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Two-pronged approach to boost forest carbon storage
Monday, 21 October 2013
More carbon will sometimes be stored in forests if a bigger variety of tree species is planted along with key species - such as nitrogen fixing trees - that are known to contribute strongly to carbon storage, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Chemeca 2013, Brisbane
Monday, 21 October 2013
A team of academics and PhD students from UWA Centre for Energy have attended the Chemeca 2013 Conference, held in Brisbane, from the 29th of September to the 2nd of October.
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Libertarian business students set to change the world
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Fighting for free market ideals and gaining insights into
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Chief Defence Scientist talks innovation at UWA
Friday, 18 October 2013
Australia's Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky will present The Warren Centre's Innovation Lecture this Monday, October 21 at The University of Western Australia.
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Vale prolific Emeritus history Professor Frank Crowley (1924-2013)
Friday, 18 October 2013
A prolific historian and former history lecturer at The University of Western Australia whose work for many years shaped the way Western Australians viewed their State has died.
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More funding announced for healthier future
Friday, 18 October 2013
Improving follow-up care for pre-term Aboriginal babies; developing a penicillin for rheumatic heart disease; and finding a curative strategy for cystic fibrosis are just some of the projects to attract grants in the first Telethon-Perth Children's Hospital Research Fund.
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A laptop beats a hose in bushfire fight
Friday, 18 October 2013
By Lindy Brophy
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‘Professor Pat’ gets biggest pat on the back
Friday, 18 October 2013
Pat Dudgeon is definitely deadly.
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The man with “the best job in the University”
Friday, 18 October 2013
Peter Davies has always enjoyed a good road trip.
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Nine life lessons from a graduate
Friday, 18 October 2013
Last week saw the culmination of the University's centenary year spring graduations, with 1,852 students celebrating the successful completion of their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
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Sports hero supports research
Friday, 18 October 2013
More than 40 years ago, few people in Australia had heard of sport science.
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Future Farm inspires future farmers
Friday, 18 October 2013
Story and pictures by Michael Sinclair-Jones
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High school students attracted to neuroscience
Friday, 18 October 2013
Jenny Rodger has always been fascinated by the brain and knew from an early age that she wanted to study neuroscience.
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Brain research moving closer to treatments
Friday, 18 October 2013
The idea of using electricity to stimulate the brain has been around since ancient times, when electric fish were used for the treatment of headache.
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Do legal performance enhancers work?
Friday, 18 October 2013
It is not just AFL clubs that have been dabbling in performance-enhancing drugs lately.
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Three years of passion capture life and love
Friday, 18 October 2013
By Rhiannon Price
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Keep that cup
Friday, 18 October 2013
Don't listen to anybody who tells you that coffee is bad for you.
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Time off well spent
Friday, 18 October 2013
Jarrad Seng became distracted from his studies at UWA - with great results.
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Study of drugs crosses disciplines
Friday, 18 October 2013
Undergraduate students at UWA are having fun with drugs.
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Don’t just improve your health: change your life!
Friday, 18 October 2013
A project to improve the renal health of people in WA's Eastern Goldfields has resulted in new shops, vegetable gardens, music and visual arts projects - as well as better health.
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WA coast rich in submerged archaeology
Friday, 18 October 2013
By Sarah Curran-Ragan
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Green is the colour of healthy
Friday, 18 October 2013
By Jason Boudville
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Fully clothed but ‘fully sick’ Science Café
Friday, 18 October 2013
If the 280 school students attending UWA's Science Café last month expected to see a naked scientist, they were disappointed.
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This residential life…
Friday, 18 October 2013
You get more than just a modern residential suite when you move into University Hall.
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Surprise will start sports day
Friday, 18 October 2013
As the annual Staff Sports and Fun Day draws closer, you can save your energy for the event.
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Learn about the life of Riley
Friday, 18 October 2013
The first meeting of UWA's Convocation, on 4 March 2013, was deemed important enough to be reported in The West Australian.
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Cap and gown for a serious clown
Friday, 18 October 2013
The first graduates from the Masters of International Journalism were launched from the recent spring graduations.
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Our youngest reader?
Friday, 18 October 2013
Most early readers prefer the picture books of Richard Scarry, but this one loves UWAnews.
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This community saved a life
Friday, 18 October 2013
Last year, while waiting to be diagnosed with what I now know to be two rare, life-threatening diseases, I fell suddenly and critically ill. Some of you know this already, some of you don't, but it isn't really the story of my illness that is important.
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Model solar vehicle challenge zooms into UWA
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Teams from more than 30 Western Australian schools are gearing up for the 2013 Model Solar Challenge at The University of Western Australia from 9am-2pm on Friday October 25.
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Leading structural engineer to present Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 17 October 2013
One of Australia's most influential engineers and the man behind the iconic Beijing Water Cube will deliver the 27th Dr George Hondros Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Top UWA astronomer honoured by election to technology academy
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Professor Peter Quinn, ICRAR Director and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Western Australia is among 25 Australian researchers, technological scientists, engineering, innovation and business leaders elected today as new Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
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COFS PhD student Lucile Queau wins WA Marine Science Award
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Congratulations to Lucile Queau (COFS PhD student) who received the 2013 PPO/IMarEST Western Australian Marine Science Postgraduate Award last night.
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Females fight back in sperm wars
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Females exposed to a risk of sperm competition have been found to produce more defensive ova compared to the eggs of females reared under no risk of sperm competition, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia who studied house mice.
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Vice-Chancellor's Welcome
Thursday, 17 October 2013
I am delighted with the success of the launch of UWA's New Century campaign and excited by the possibilities it offers.
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Mid-West future tale: UWA Centenary grand finale
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Following on from the huge success of LuminousNight, The University of Western Australia's biggest community event in a century, the city of Geraldton will play host to Luminous Dreams, the curtain closer to UWA's centenary celebrations.
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Green light for green idea?
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
The sun's heat could be harnessed to turn saltwater into drinkable water and ‘green' electricity if an exciting new idea gets the green light.
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40 years of UWA MBA celebrated in style
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Past and present professors, students and professional staff celebrated 40 years of The University of Western Australia's Master of Business Administration (MBA) at a reunion dinner held earlier this month.
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$65M largest-ever philanthropic gift launches campaign for UWA
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Business leader Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola will make history today with what is believed to be the largest single philanthropic donation in Australian history – $65 million to attract the best minds to Western Australia.
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Enhance your IT skills
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Last week we asked you for your views on ICT skills training. Over the next 4 weeks, Information Services is trialling an Online training package available to all staff and students.
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Passionate UWA Business and Engineering students found international award
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
When two UWA Business School students noticed a lack of role models for young engineers aspiring to work in the humanitarian and development sector, they founded the Global Humanitarian Engineering Awards (GHEA).
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Timely book reveals economic growth fails to end India's food crisis
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
An economics professor from The University of Western Australia has co-authored a book examining India's chronic food security problem and the lessons it holds for the rest of the world.
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Kimberley Klub awards to UWA students
Monday, 14 October 2013
The Kimberley Klub program run by Garnduwa supports Indigenous students from the Kimberley in their academic and sporting careers while in Perth. There are many students from the Kimberley area currently studying at the University of Western Australia.
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COFS Visiting Researcher wins the 21st Annual GFWA Prize in Geomechanics
Thursday, 10 October 2013
COFS Visiting Researcher Mr Guan Tor Lim was the winner of the 21st Annual GFWA Prize in Geomechanics for Final Year Undergraduate Projects.
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Indigenous health specialists panel with medical students
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
The inaugural Indigenous Health Panel organised by 5th year medical student, Gemma Johnston and final year medical student, Rebecca Hutchens, both Indigenous representatives on the Western Australian Medical Students Society was held at Mary Lockett Lecture Theatre, FJ Clarke on October 1st.
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Troubled Myanmar could be tourist hotspot
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Why is a magnificent golden pagoda, the home of hairs from the head of Buddha, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, not a tourist attraction?
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Asian White Paper a white elephant?
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Three Law students are steeping themselves in Chinese language and culture in a bid to ensure that the Asian Century becomes a reality in Australia.
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Water shapes our lives
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
The importance of water and its impact on society is one of the key challenges for future generations struggling with droughts, floods and the availability of clean drinking water.
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UWA gives back
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
To celebrate our Centenary, the Faculty of Law celebrated the life of WA's first Premier, Sir John Forrest.
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Songs of love and loss
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
The themes of love, loss and death have been constant in music for centuries.
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Fly out fly in professor
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Economist and historian Reg Appleyard clocked up millions of air miles long before frequent flyer points came into being.
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Aspire to host an international conference
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Is there an international conference you would like to attend AND bring it to UWA in the future?
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Research Grants
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Grants Awarded Between 10 September and 4 October 2013
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Return Reserve items using the self-check machines
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Did you know you can now return your Reserve items using the Reserve area self-check machines at the Reid and Law Libraries?
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Motivate your employees well, says visiting fellow
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Employees are always motivated to do
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Genetic effects threaten the sustainability of marine fisheries
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Wild marine fisheries comprise approximately 15% of all animal protein in the human diet, however, the world now faces a global fishing crisis.
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The Law of the Sea and marine species protection
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
The Law of the Sea is one of the oldest areas of
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The classics come to college
Friday, 4 October 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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The classics come to college
Friday, 4 October 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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Inaugural Philip Brown Public Lecture to examine corporate governance
Friday, 4 October 2013
International corporate governance expert Professor Ralph Walking will deliver the inaugural Philip Brown Public Lecture in Accounting.
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Paul Johnson's VC article
Friday, 4 October 2013
As we celebrate the year of our centenary, UWA sits poised for continued success on the world stage.
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The ultimate accuracy machine
Friday, 4 October 2013
A clock being developed by a physicist at The University of Western Australia is the first of its kind in Australia - and will be the only southern hemisphere-based clock in the international Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) project if Associate Professor John McFerran can accomplish his goal of building the clock in time for the ACES launch in 2016.
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‘Moral hazard’ explains lack of drought assistance for Australian farmers
Friday, 4 October 2013
A ‘moral hazard' that means farmers may assume greater risks when insured against drought has been identified by researchers from The University of Western Australia as a major barrier to increased agricultural insurance options.
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Investing in smart minds
Friday, 4 October 2013
It’s an exciting time to be in science, says UWA graduate and astrophysicist Dr Jim Buckee who has created a UWA fellowship that will bring an additional smart mind to the team taking on the challenges posed by the world’s biggest radio astronomy project, the Square Kilometre Array.
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Research highlights
Friday, 4 October 2013
In this issue we profile UWA’s Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall, who divides his time between ongoing research and his role as WA Ambassador for Life Sciences.
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Students help Albany for ANZAC centenary
Friday, 4 October 2013
Student volunteers working on a ‘Service in the 21st Century' project helped to prepare for next year's ANZAC Centenary celebrations in Albany.
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100 UWA graduates celebrate 100 years of Convocation
Friday, 4 October 2013
Not even early morning showers could deter 100 graduates from The University of Western Australia from celebrating 100 years since the inaugural Convocation of UWA Graduates meeting, on the steps of the very building where the first meeting took place on 4 March 1913.
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Our Fulbright Scholars
Friday, 4 October 2013
Two UWA graduates have been awarded 2013 Fulbright Scholarships to study in the United States, joining an elite worldwide group that claims dozens of Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners in its ranks.
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Bringing history home
Friday, 4 October 2013
When Sir John Winthrop Hackett championed the establishment of this University, he endowed a chair considered vital for the State’s economy and “the prosperity and good of the people”.
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The classics come to college
Friday, 4 October 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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The classics come to college
Friday, 4 October 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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Is art at the heart of health?
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
We recognise the importance of nutrition and exercise to well-being, but how does art affect health? This is exactly the question PhD candidate Christina Davies at The University of Western Australia is asking.
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Renowned futurist talks about change in WA's oldest town
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
What will it be like to live in the Great Southern in 2050? And how do we prepare the region's young people for a century set to experience massive transitions in technology, society and the environment?
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$775,000 boost for joint research efforts
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Research into honeybees, a clock for the Square Kilometre Array and the next generation ‘microscope in a needle' to find cancer will be among dozens of projects to receive a slice of almost $775,000 awarded by The University of Western Australia to collaborative research efforts across the globe.
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Perth's great outdoors: just an urban myth?
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
A tool that determines just how much green space Perth people have access to and what needs to be provided to get them off the couch and back into the ‘great outdoors' has been developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Newsletter September 2013
Monday, 30 September 2013
The September 2013 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-september-2013The Contractor Safety webpage has been updated.
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Western Waagyls, UWA win the Games
Friday, 27 September 2013
UWA’s Western Waagyls have once again won the National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games. This is the 6th time UWA has won and against Indigenous students from 25 other universities.
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New Master of Translation to deliver multilingual professionals
Thursday, 26 September 2013
The University of Western Australia is introducing a new Master of Translation Studies course in 2014 to give postgraduate students a world-class, accredited program of study in contemporary translation studies between English and Chinese, French, German and Italian.
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New awards recognise engineering contribution to global humanity
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Two students from The University of Western Australia determined to highlight the humanitarian and development work done by engineers globally have created the Global Humanitarian Engineering Awards (GHEA) to honour their socially responsible colleagues.
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How will livestock react to global warming?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
The threat to food production as a result of warming temperatures associated with climate change has triggered a collaboration between two of the hottest countries in the world to determine how future livestock production is about to be affected.
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'Emerging Future Leader' aims for greener world
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
A young ecological economist at The University of Western Australia has been awarded a Fellowship in Low Emissions Coal Technology (LECT).
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Agriculture expert wins top Chinese award
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
A leading agricultural scientist and academic whose mission is to ‘feed the world' has been honoured with a prestigious award by China's Gansu Provincial Government for his outstanding contribution to research and leadership with within Gansu Province, especially Lanzhou University.
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Students help Albany Anzac Centenary
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Student volunteers working on a ‘Service in the 21st Century' project will help to prepare for next year's ANZAC Centenary celebrations in Albany.
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Eminent Indian Colleagues visited UWA Centre for Energy
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Two eminent scholars and most influential chemical engineers in India, Professor Arvind Lali of Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), India, and Dr D K Tuli of Indian Oil Company R&D Centre, accompanied by Dr Reena Pandit of ICT, visited UWA Centre for Energy on 20th September 2013, as Winthrop Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE’s honourable guests, after they jointly won a major AISRF Grand Challenge grant, worth ca.
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EndNote help and classes
Monday, 23 September 2013
Need help with EndNote? Visit the EndNote Guide: https://guides.is.uwa.edu.au/endnote. From there you can download the latest version of this referencing software, sign up to attend a class and get help with common questions – or ask Information Services all your tricky EndNote questions.
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Celebrities join Kimberley health workshops
Monday, 23 September 2013
Two of Australia's leading aged care advocates will travel to Broome this week to lend the nation's top health researchers a hand.
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Supercharge your career with postgraduate study at UWA
Monday, 23 September 2013
If you want to make an informed decision about your future and how postgraduate study can help achieve your goals, be sure to visit The University of Western Australia's Postgrad & Honours Expo this week.
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Plant science could aid Alzheimer's research
Monday, 23 September 2013
A finding by an international team of plant biologists could be important in research into Alzheimer's and other age-related diseases.
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Information Services News: September issue
Monday, 23 September 2013
In the September issue of Information Services News you can read about our award-winning Service Desk team, a new special collection of material relating to the history of UWA Theatres, and the IS contribution to University Hall.
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Maths genuis returns home to give Mahler Lecture
Friday, 20 September 2013
Distinguished mathematician Professor Akshay Venkatesh will return to his alma mater next week to deliver the Mahler Lecture on the curious subject of prime numbers.
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Breakthrough discovery could result in fragrant golden harvest
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Sandalwood oil - the ‘golden harvest' - is one of the world's most valuable essential oils, but increased demand has caused natural populations of sandalwood trees to diminish over the past century through harvesting, grazing animals and disease.
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Cambridge draws UWA students
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Two students from one of the world's most scenic universities will soon begin studying at one of the world's oldest.
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SARE makes a (Den)mark on the South-West
Thursday, 19 September 2013
On the weekend of the 13th-15th September 2013, a long-awaited event finally came to fruition: a bunch of us SARE-ians took off down to Denmark for our (to become inaugural?) school retreat.
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Pop-up living room for Perth's PARK(ing) Day
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
In cities around the globe this Friday, artists, activists and citizens will temporarily transform metered car parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called PARK(ing) Day.
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Tim Minchin stars at UWA Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
A former Perth arts student described as “sublimely talented, witty, smart and unabashedly offensive” in a musical career that has taken the world by storm has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The University of Western Australia.
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World-beating drumming to echo around campus
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
One of the leading Balinese drummers of his generation - Made Indra Sadguna - will lead a free public performance of exciting music next week with 10 staff and students from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) in Denpasar, Bali.
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Need to charge your mobile phone or tablet?
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
If you need to charge your mobile phone or tablet, please visit the Reid Library. Information Services is trialling a new power charging service over the next 2 months. Please let us know what you think of the ChargeBar by leaving your feedback at: https://suggestions.is.uwa.edu.au/
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UWA students selected for global economic and climate forums
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
A science student with a passion for helping people in developing countries struggling with energy needs will head to the United States next month as a youth delegate at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings.
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Vice-Chancellor's Welcome
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Thank you to all of you who have joined me at staff forums over the past few weeks to discuss the future of our university.
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A song for every big moment of your life
Monday, 16 September 2013
An innovative new project enabling music lovers to create and curate a soundtrack for their life was launched today by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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UWA Marketing Student Gains Google Experience
Monday, 16 September 2013
UWA Business School marketing student Glenn Langridge was given the opportunity to work closely with Google employees and learn intensively about sales, marketing, presentation and, of course, about Google when he attended a three-day Google AdCamp in Sydney earlier this year.
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MoneySmart Week award for UWA Finance professor
Monday, 16 September 2013
From improving financial literacy among students, through to examining Australia’s superannuation system, the UWA Business School’s Professor Paul Gerrans is passionate about improving our understanding of money.
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No evidence that alcohol causes depression: study
Thursday, 12 September 2013
There is no truth to the long-held belief that alcohol causes depression, clinical neuroscientists from The University of Western Australia have concluded.
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Wild Senate could work for Abbott
Thursday, 12 September 2013
A Senate peopled with micro-parties might not be a problem for Prime-Minister-elect Tony Abbott.
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Inspired to change
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Communities in the Eastern Goldfields have been inspired to change following a three-year health project.
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Restoring hope
Thursday, 12 September 2013
A woman known as the Mother Theresa of South Africa is visiting Perth to raise awareness of and funds for the Morning Star Centre for Children with HIV/AIDS.
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Where will our energy come from?
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Australia's university students are being asked to voice their views on where the next generation should find its energy.
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A new image for young farmers
Thursday, 12 September 2013
If spring makes the sap rise, it should also set the creative juices flowing.
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Courageous yellow streak
Thursday, 12 September 2013
UWA graduate and amateur athlete Danya Meakins has added another sporting achievement to her CV.
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Who is your safety hero?
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Do you feel safe at work? If so, chances are you have somebody to thank for that feeling of security.
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American music at St George's
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Music is best enjoyed in beautiful surroundings - which makes the UWA Crawley campus the perfect concert venue.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Grants awarded between 13 August and 9 September 2013
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Promotion Briefs
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Promotion briefs are provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson, Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee, Human Resources
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Geophysics researchers win innovation award
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
A team of researchers at The University of Western Australia has been recognised for its work to develop the most innovative use of a geophysical technique.
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Moving genes have scientists seeing spots
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
An international team of scientists led by the UK's John Innes Centre and including scientists from Australia, Japan, the US and France has perfected a way of watching genes move within a living plant cell.
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Calling women astronomers
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
At an astronomy workshop in Perth today, the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) announced the creation of a new and unique fellowship scheme aimed at senior women astronomers.
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WA writers scoop Queensland awards
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
West Australian writers John Kinsella and Jane Lydon have been recognised in the recent Queensland Literary Awards.
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Design and planning workshops - 'Recasting Terra Nullius...'
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts will host two events next month, part of the national Office of Learning and Teaching research project ‘Recasting Terra Nullius - Indigenising Built Environment Education and Practice’*.
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Digging deeper for soil carbon storage
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Many surface soils in Western Australia are already storing as much carbon as they can, according to research at The University of Western Australia and in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) and grower groups.
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The chemistry is right for award-winning researcher
Monday, 9 September 2013
A leading chemist from The University of Western Australia who is studying the roles that carbohydrates play in nature has added another award to his collection.
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Perth International Arts Festival-Synergy pairing earns sustainability award
Friday, 6 September 2013
A partnership between the Perth International Arts Festival and power-provider Synergy has been recognised for its success in raising sustainability awareness, reducing the Festival's impact on the environment and creating activities that are both accessible and educational.
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ARE Staff Wins ATSE Emerging Future Leaders Fellowship
Friday, 6 September 2013
Assistant Professor Chunbo Ma from the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics has recently been awarded the 2013 Australia China Emerging Future Leaders in Low Emissions Coal Technology Fellowship by the Australian Academy of Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
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Sustainable agriculture project wins Eureka award
Friday, 6 September 2013
A sustainable grazing system using native perennial shrubs to feed livestock and developed by Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre has won the Caring for our Country Landcare Eureka Prize for Sustainable Agriculture.
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Scientists develop new technique to track algae
Friday, 6 September 2013
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have developed a new technique to detect and monitor algae in aquatic systems.
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Parenting study to examine impact of violent fathers
Friday, 6 September 2013
Improving the parenting experiences of children and the safety of women is the aim of a new project involving researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Minister for International Development visits 'Seeds of Life' project in Timor-Leste
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Federal Minister for International Development, Melissa Parke, has used a recent overseas visit to inspect the Seeds of Life project in Timor-Leste.
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Exercise key to a longer, happier life
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Sustained physical activity can add years to life and substantially improve the quality of those years, according to the latest results of a long-term study into more than 12,000 elderly Western Australian men.
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Genetic breakthrough another step to understanding schizophrenia
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
A consortium of scientists from 20 countries, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, has made a major breakthrough in understanding the genetic basis of the debilitating disorder, schizophrenia.
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Ethicist to discuss food production and animal welfare
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Efficient production and security are important elements for the future of food, but will the push for agricultural efficiency lead to lower standards of animal welfare?
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Young brain-injured people to benefit from new scholarship
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Brightwater - one of the State's biggest providers of care - has joined The University of Western Australia to establish an inaugural PhD Scholarship.
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Engineering student takes on the world
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
A PhD student from The University of Western Australia will take on the world's best young speakers in the global final of the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Present around the World (PATW) 2013 competition after winning the Asia-Pacific Regional competition in Brunei last week.
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Coffee cup switch saves trees
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Reusable coffee cups are helping students at The University of Western Australia to put less rubbish in the bin - and send less waste to landfill.
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Access the new Student Calendaring Service
Monday, 2 September 2013
You can now access the new Student Calendaring through your student e-mail account. You can now add your meetings and events and invite your friends to meetings and events.
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Lambs to woo Future Farm scientists
Monday, 2 September 2013
It was perfect timing for many of 40 Year 9 students from Applecross Senior High School - some who had never been on a farm before - who visited The University of Western Australia's Future Farm 2050 recently.
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Winthrop Hall goes red for HIV/AIDS campaign
Friday, 30 August 2013
Winthrop Hall - The University of Western Australia's iconic landmark - will turn bright red for a week from this evening.
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A healthy lifestyle helps you survive bowel cancer
Friday, 30 August 2013
Women diagnosed with colorectal cancer who are physically active, don't smoke and aren't overweight or obese have dramatically improved survival rates, according to a new study by the UWA-affiliated Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR).
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Solving secrets of the wine cellar
Friday, 30 August 2013
Cutting-edge technology is being used by researchers at The University of Western Australia and Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) to identify differences in the top Cabernet Sauvignon grape clones to benefit the local wine industry and consumers.
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Newsletter August 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
The August 2013 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-august-2013
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Sea-floor microbes may be affected by ailing shrimp in acidified oceans
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Disrupting just one process in the important relationship between microbes and bigger plants and animals that live in ocean floor sediment may have knock-on effects that could reduce the productivity of coastal ecosystems, according to international research published online yesterday in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
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UWA to participate in the Australian Universities 2013 IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
As part of the ongoing IT service improvement activities, UWA will once again participate in the Australian Universities IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey.
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Top WA scientist urges education focus in Great Southern
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
The first educational conference of its kind to be held in the Great Southern has received top marks from one of the State's top scientists.
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University Hall opening heralds new era for UWA students
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Last night's official opening of University Hall with more than 500 new self-contained studio and one-bedroom apartments for students at The University of Western Australia marks a significant milestone in the UWA's goal to become a world top 50 university by 2050.
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Pingelly Field Day to showcase cutting-edge Future Farm science
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
A giant inflatable plant cell, world experts on farm production and smarter ways to grow crops and produce livestock sustainably in increasingly hotter, drier conditions will headline a big program of events at this year's UWA Future Farm 2050 Field Day at Pingelly on Friday September 6.
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Guerilla tactics to target war on weeds: world expert
Monday, 26 August 2013
There is no ‘silver bullet' from the chemical industry to control farmers' biggest enemy, weeds - just ask the man known in agricultural circles as ‘the undeniable global leader in herbicide resistance'.
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Nemo in hot water: climate change threatens coral reef icon
Monday, 26 August 2013
Rising sea temperatures and subsequent bleaching of corals and anemones are causing significant and widespread damage to coral reef ecosystems - and threatening the iconic species associated with them, according to an international study led by scientists from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
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UWA IT Service Desk wins prestigious national industry award
Monday, 26 August 2013
itSMF (Service Management Forum) Australia has announced UWA’s IT Service Desk as the winner of the 2013 Service Desk Team Project of the Year Award.
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Radioactivity sparks brain breakthrough
Monday, 26 August 2013
The mushroom cloud from an atomic explosion is the last one you would expect to have a silver lining.
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Student runs his life with his dog
Monday, 26 August 2013
Max Bergman could be just another student out for a run with his dog.But he's a pretty special student, out running for more than just exercise, with a dog who is more than simply a pet.
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Welcome to our new students – from WA and beyond
Monday, 26 August 2013
On July 22 and 23 I had the pleasure of welcoming 800 new undergraduate and 200 new postgraduate students to our University.
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Designing for the worst that nature coughs up
Monday, 26 August 2013
A leading researcher whose work has helped make offshore oil and gas platforms more stable and safer has been awarded Australia's most prestigious research fellowship.
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Globe-trotting executive takes UWA along for the ride
Monday, 26 August 2013
Like our born-again Prime Minister, UWA's new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) is fluent in the most important language of the 21st century.
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Things that made a difference
Monday, 26 August 2013
The women's movement in Australia in the 1970s has been documented with books, academic papers and video clips from television news bulletins.
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Triumvirate will promote productivity
Monday, 26 August 2013
Three Brothers working in the fields together: a charming pastoral scene. But Three Brothers is also the name for a valuable international agriculture collaboration with universities in China.
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Team turns its back on the peak
Monday, 26 August 2013
At Everest base camp, most trekkers are focused on the upward climb.
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Music, painting, film … and admin
Monday, 26 August 2013
Visual artist Glen Stewart may be experimenting with verdigris one day, then advising students about a Masters course the next.
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Baa Humbug - Farmers’ social attitudes hold the key to saving lambs
Monday, 26 August 2013
By Porcia Maley
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The mysterious aquatic Venus Flytrap
Monday, 26 August 2013
By Sophie Cross
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New directions for humanities research
Monday, 26 August 2013
The humanities, perhaps more than any other academic discipline, has its roots firmly in books.
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Myth, music and emotion in the melting pot
Monday, 26 August 2013
It is rumoured that Alexander the Great used music to psych him up before he went into battle and again after the event, to calm him down.
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Dylan leads by example
Monday, 26 August 2013
UWA students continue to provide leadership for young people in so many areas of the community.
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NAIDOC weeks celebrates Indigenous achievements
Monday, 26 August 2013
A highlight of NAICOD week at UWA was a reception for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) at the University Club.
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Get your first job before breakfast
Monday, 26 August 2013
It might have a cute name, but the UWA Careers Centre's annual Big Brekkie means business.
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Jump off, pump up, ride on
Monday, 26 August 2013
Cyclists now have their own one-stop repair shop on campus.
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Faster and more efficient – UniPrint’s new printer
Monday, 26 August 2013
UniPrint, the University's in-house print and design facility, recently installed a new high quality colour printer that is stirring interest with clients on- and off-campus.
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Good cause and good food to ease the pain of the trek
Monday, 26 August 2013
Four young women who understand the mental anguish of schizophrenia are taking on an almighty physical challenge to combat it.
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Vale Robert Street
Monday, 26 August 2013
Robert Street's career was often described as magnetic.
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Walk around the Oak Lawn with graduates
Monday, 26 August 2013
Three Rhodes Scholars, two graduates from the 1920s and - not a partridge in a pear tree - but visitors from Italy were all commemorated when the third section of the Graduates Walk was opened recently.
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Who was Salek Minc?
Monday, 26 August 2013
Had one the temerity to pose this question some 25 years ago it would have been greeted by the raising of a carefully acquired quizzical eyebrow, and a disturbingly audible exhalation through the nostrils designed to draw attention to the frozen facial expression of incredulity reserved only for the questing of a Philistine.
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Top lawmaker to discuss founding father and favourite son
Friday, 23 August 2013
Australia's 12th Chief Justice, His Honour Chief Justice Robert French of the High Court of Australia - an alumnus of The University of Western Australia - will give a free public address in Mandurah about a big man who left a big mark on his State and his nation - Sir John Forrest.
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Science and sci-fi fan to meet top young scientists in Japan
Friday, 23 August 2013
A sci-fi fan from The University of Western Australia is one of 200 top young science students in Australia, Asia and Oceania chosen to attend the 2013 Asian Science Camp in Japan next week.
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$5M health boost for preterm babies and Indigenous children
Friday, 23 August 2013
Ground-breaking collaborative research to improve longer-term health outcomes for preterm babies and better health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has underpinned the establishment of two new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centres of Research Excellence based at The University of Western Australia.
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Grey nomads get hands dirty for science
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
More than 25 seniors learned how to take soil samples as part of a recent National Science Week event hosted by The University of Western Australia's School of Earth and Environment.
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for Queensland Literary Award
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
An Unknown Sky and other stories by Susan Midalia, published by UWA Publishing in 2012, has been shortlisted in the 2013 Queensland Literary Awards.
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Enzyme 'Lyn' linked to anaemia
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
New research by a team including experts from the UWA-affiliated Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has proved a link between an enzyme known as "Lyn" and the blood disorder anaemia.
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Jam Tree Gully earns John Kinsella National Literary Award
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Celebrated Australian poet, novelist, critic, essayist and editor John Kinsella has won a prestigious 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Award.
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Call for 'citizen scientists' to help protect sea turtles
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
‘Citizen scientists' can help protect endangered green sea turtles by observing and gathering information about them, according to a PhD student from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
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UWA lecture to look at Things that Liberate
Monday, 19 August 2013
What kinds of objects can be said to have changed the world? In a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia this Tuesday 20 August, Professor Alison Bartlett will talk about ‘things that liberate', that is, some of the objects that have changed Australian women's lives through their association with the women's movement and feminism since 1970.
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Vice Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 19 August 2013
Dear colleagues,
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WA Government invests $26M in Astronomy and the Square Kilometre Array
Friday, 16 August 2013
The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), based in Perth, Western Australia has been extended for another five years thanks to a $26M investment announced by WA Premier Colin Barnett today.
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UWA welcomes proposed floating oil and gas partnership
Friday, 16 August 2013
The University of Western Australia has welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's proposal to create a new Perth-based National Floating Systems Research Centre, with industry, Government, UWA and three other Australian universities as research partners.
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WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad open for entries
Friday, 16 August 2013
Junior maths whizzes will compete for more than $3500 in prizes in an annual maths Olympiad hosted by The University of Western Australia.
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Slirp effect affects sperm's swimming ability
Friday, 16 August 2013
A gene known to affect hormone action in breast and prostate cancer cells has now been proven to have an impact on male fertility, according to research by a team including cancer specialists from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA rankings leap higher in Centenary Year
Thursday, 15 August 2013
The University of Western Australia has risen to fourth place nationally and now ranks 91st in the world following today's release of the world's foremost performance indicator, the Academic Ranking of World Universities published by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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Sonic Lab -- a second life partnership
Thursday, 15 August 2013
The Sonic Lab is the latest partnership for UWA in Second Life.The partnership between Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) and UWA is an educational themed experiment for the creation of sound and animation.
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DNA: Music from your ears (and other parts)
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Ever wondered what your DNA sounds like?
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Pathologist partnering in the Pacific
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Major Tim Inglis reckons there is not much that beats field work.
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Unrealised projects to shine in Venice
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Australian architecture will be on display in Venice next year - without a building.
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Vale Jim Lawler
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Former staff member Beverley Noakes reflects on the life of UWA's first Professor of French.Professor James R. Lawler, who was appointed to the foundation chair of French at UWA in 1963, has died in Paris at the age of 83.
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A worthwhile walk
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Although asbestos is no longer mined or used in WA, it can still be found in buildings throughout the state.
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Promotion briefs
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Promotion briefs are provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson, Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee, Human Resources
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Call for nominations to the Academic Board
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Nominations are invited for the election of academic staff and general staff to the Academic Board.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Grants awarded between 16 July and 12 August 2013
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Greener suburbs foster leaner lifestyles
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
If governments are serious about combatting obesity - which has almost doubled worldwide in 30 years - they should encourage land developers to provide neighbourhoods with high quality green spaces as well as access to a mix of service and convenience goods and public transport.
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Recycling expands at UWA
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
More than 90 tonnes of annual landfill is expected to be saved on The University of
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UWA installs more recycling bins
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
More than 90 tonnes of annual landfill is expected to be saved on The University of Western Australia's Crawley campus through the installation of public recycling bins.
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Open Day Draws the Crowds
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Sunday 11th August was UWA's annual Open Day. Following the terrible weather at the 2012 Open Day we all had our fingers crossed for a nice day, and we were blessed to have a beautiful sunny day this year for the University's 100th Open Day.
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Engineering student wins top UWA award
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
A PhD student from The University of Western Australia's School of Civil and Resource Engineering has won the 12th Dr Baden Clegg Award for a presentation on analysis of tailings dam liquefaction.
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Beauty, Love and Art: The Legacy of Ancient Greece
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
There is a deep problem with beauty. Beauty is commonly equated with sexual attractiveness. Yet there is also the beauty of art, which arouses an aesthetic response of disinterested contemplation.
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CAREERS: Science Library Career Question Drop-in
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Got a careers question you want answered? Come and visit the Careers Centre display in the Science Library from Monday 12th to Friday 16th August, 2013 where the Careers Centre will be promoting it's services and resources.
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Taking the ouch out of knee surgery
Monday, 12 August 2013
Osteoarthritis that often develops in people after knee surgery will be a thing of the past if a young researcher at The University of Western Australia is successful.
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WA students partner with Japan for super science
Monday, 12 August 2013
High-achieving Western Australian science students have buddied up with their Japanese counterparts as part of a ground-breaking program organised by The University of Western Australia.
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Bushfire rapid early warning system wins national award
Friday, 9 August 2013
A computer system which enables early warnings about bushfires to be sent to at-risk communities won a national award last night for a group from WA.
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New high-sensitivity ion probe to boost mining discoveries
Friday, 9 August 2013
The University of Western Australia has doubled its capacity to help find new mineral ore deposits through funding for a new NanoSIMS imaging and analysis facility announced yesterday by Federal Innovation, Industry Science and Research Minister Kim Carr.
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Breast cancer and landcare projects make Eureka award finals
Friday, 9 August 2013
A microscope-in-a-needle device to detect breast cancer and a collaborative sustainable grazing system project have earned researchers at The University of Western Australia a place in the finals of the Australian Museum's annual Eureka Prizes - the most prestigious prizes in Australian science.
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Visit us on Open Day!
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Coming to the UWA Open Day on Sunday 11th August? Information Services has an exciting range of activities planned for Open Day to help you explore our six subject libraries.
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Glue ear mystery solved – and researcher hears applause
Thursday, 8 August 2013
The sleepless nights families face when painful ear infections strike kids may be over if a researcher associated with The University of Western Australia has her way.
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UWA Science Library presents SCINEMA - A National Science Week event
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
This film festival is screening in the Science Library foyer throughout National Science Week.Each day will feature short films on a different scientific topic:
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Albany conference to focus on future of education
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
School teachers from regional Western Australia are urged to attend a conference focusing on education futures to be held in Albany in October.
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Colon cancer discovery could take treatment up a notch
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Scientists at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) have made an exciting discovery which may lead to more effective chemotherapy treatments of colorectal cancer patients.
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Harp virtuoso wins Helpmann Award
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
A baroque harp virtuoso and research fellow from The University of Western Australia who won a Grammy Award for his work with renowned Catalan artist Jordi Savall has added a prestigious Helpmann Award to his collection of accolades.
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Students jump into giant cell
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
The ARC Centre for Excellence in Plant Energy Biology will roll out their new high-energy bouncy plant cell for year eight students from Shenton College this Friday ahead of Perth families being invited to jump in to the giant 10 metre by 13 metre inflatable experiment this weekend.
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Where will our food come from in 2050?
Monday, 5 August 2013
The Year 2050 might seem far away, but the current generation of children will only be in their forties and will raising families.
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Kimberley students explore diversity of engineering
Monday, 5 August 2013
The University of Western Australia is visiting high school students across the Kimberley to showcase the diversity of engineering and how it impacts our everyday lives.
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Disease mongering the topic of UWA lecture
Monday, 5 August 2013
Overdiagnosis is a ‘modern epidemic' which happens when people are diagnosed with diseases or conditions that won't actually harm them.
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Marine life on the move as oceans warm
Monday, 5 August 2013
Warming oceans are impacting the distribution and breeding patterns and habitat of marine life, re-arranging the broader marine landscape as species adjust to a changing climate, according to a three-year international study published today in Nature Climate Change.
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Atomic clock precision could soon be used at home and work
Monday, 5 August 2013
A new development in fibre optic technology could soon bring atomic clock precision to any home or business with a fibre connection, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia and the University of Adelaide.
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Toward Understanding in Conversation
Monday, 5 August 2013
UWA Development and Alumni Relations, in collaboration with the UWA Berndt Museum will host a function at the Western Australian Museum in Albany on Friday 16 August.
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UWA prepares for biggest Open Day of the century
Friday, 2 August 2013
The State's only world top 100-ranked university will hold its annual Open Day on Sunday, August 11.
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Teachers step up to master the world of education
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Opportunities to develop teaching expertise have never been more important with the increased pressure on primary and secondary teachers to deliver education that is culturally significant, technologically relevant and ethically and sustainably responsible.
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Closing in on Einstein's window to the universe
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Nearly a century after the world's greatest physicist, Albert Einstein, first predicted the existence of gravitational waves, a global network of gravitational wave observatories has moved a step closer to detecting the faint radiation that could lead to important new discoveries in our universe.
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Early civilisation sleeping giant waits off north west coast
Thursday, 1 August 2013
The untold story of how ancient Australians once walked a vast submerged sand plain dissected by rivers and rugged outcrops awaits discovery off WA's north-west coast, according to a leading expert from The University of Western Australia.
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Martin Fahey Visitng Fellowships now available
Thursday, 1 August 2013
The Martin Fahey Visiting Fellowship has been established by COFS to honour the contribution made by Professor Martin Fahey in the establishment and success of the UWA Geotechnical Testing Laboratory, the Geomechanics Group and COFS.
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UWA signs online courses deal with world's leading provider
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
A new agreement to provide leading online tertiary education to the world has been signed between The University of Western Australia and global online course provider Coursera.
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Biggest extinction in history caused by climate-changing meteor
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
It's well known that the dinosaurs were wiped out 66 million years ago when a meteor hit what is now southern Mexico but evidence is accumulating that the biggest extinction of all, 252.3m years ago, at the end of the Permian period, was also triggered by an impact that changed the climate.
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Time running out to get ready for flu season
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
People are being urged to ensure they've had their vaccination with the flu season expected to hit in Western Australia within weeks.
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Newsletter July 2013
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
The July 2013 Newsletter is now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-july-2013
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A new look for the Reid Arts and Business Library
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
We’ve been busy preparing new study spaces for you in the Reid Arts and Business Library over the Semester break.
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Online Group Study Room bookings now available
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Based on your feedback we have introduced a new online group study room booking system.
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Stressed plants say it with flowers
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
With the world's population expected to reach nine billion by 2050 and hotter, drier conditions due to climate change, researchers are racing against time to develop new crop varieties and to ensure there will be enough food to feed the planet.
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Join us for the biggest UWA Open Day in a Century
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Come along to our annual UWA Open Day on Sunday 11 August, from 10am to 4pm, to find out about the State's only world top 100 ranked university* as we celebrate our 100th birthday.
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To make new friends, walk the dog
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Dog-walking is one of the top five ways to meet new people, according to research at The University of Western Australia.
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2014 UWA Scholarships applications opening soon
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
UWA offers more than 400 scholarships every year to undergraduate students from all walks of life. In 2014, there will be in excess of $4 million in scholarships available to undergraduate students to assist them to realize their potential.
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Living apart together: what's in it for men?
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
More committed Australian couples are choosing to live in two houses instead of one - and a researcher at The University of Western Australia wants to know how Living Apart Together (LAT) relationships might affect men.
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Applications now open for Design Studio for high school students
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
If you know any students currently in Year 11 and interested in design, be sure to tell them about the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students.
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Professional Learning Seminars for History teachers
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
The Centre for WA History at The University of Western Australia will once again run a series of Professional Learning Seminars on the Australian Curriculum: History for primary and secondary teachers on Saturday, 24 August.
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2013 Career Advisers Day gets the tick of approval
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
The format for the 2013 Career Advisers Day was altered slightly to previous years' events to provide a more interactive experience for attendees, and as a result, the feedback received has been extremely positive.
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Research recognition for Business School faculty
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
UWA Business School faculty have been recognised for their outstanding research with the recent awarding of a prestigious fellowship and two competitive Australian Research Council grants.
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John Kinsella to deliver second Annual Randolph Stow Memorial Lecture
Monday, 29 July 2013
St George's College and the Westerly Centre will present
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Dynamic duo receive national accounting education award
Monday, 29 July 2013
A rare national education award last presented in 2000 has been jointly awarded to the UWA Business School's Associate Dean Teaching and Learning Winthrop Professor Phil Hancock and The University of Sydney's Associate Professor Mark Freeman.
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Workplace bullying” needs redefining: Employment expert
Monday, 29 July 2013
Entire organisations-and not just individual managers and employees-might be to blame for workplace bullying, according to a recent article by the UWA Business School's Dr Jacquie Hutchinson.
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Fish oil found to help serious pregnancy complications
Monday, 29 July 2013
Taking fish oil during pregnancy could limit the effects of serious complications such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and miscarriage as well as enhancing fetal growth, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA welcomes move to City of Perth
Sunday, 28 July 2013
New laws to bring the Crawley campus of the State's oldest university entirely within the City of Perth have been welcomed by The University of Western Australia.
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Join us for our biggest Open Day in a Century!
Friday, 26 July 2013
Come along to the State's only world top 100 ranked university* and find out all about studying at UWA and the UWA difference on Sunday 11 August, from 10am to 4pm.
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Mature age information evening
Friday, 26 July 2013
If you are aged 20 years or over by 1 March of the year you intend to commence university, you qualify for one of our mature age pathways. Mature age applicants considering applying to UWA in 2014 may wish to attend our upcoming information evening on 3 September.
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Desert Writings win coveted grant for UWA Publishing
Friday, 26 July 2013
UWA Publishing, with the Northern Territory Writers' Centre and the South Australia Writers' Centre, has been announced as the recipient of the Australia Council's Special Publishing Grant for their collaborative Desert Writing project, worth nearly $50,000.
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Helpful tips for students applying to UWA through TISC
Friday, 26 July 2013
Semester 1, 2014 applications will soon be opening, and current Year 12 students at WA high schools will receive the 2014 TISC Guide within the next couple of weeks.
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New Bachelor of Arts majors
Friday, 26 July 2013
The Faculty of Arts has introduced two exciting new Bachelor of Arts majors for 2014 - Gender Studies and Korean Studies.
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2014 UWA Scholarships applications opening soon
Friday, 26 July 2013
UWA offers more than 400 scholarships every year to undergraduate students from all walks of life. In 2014, there will be in excess of $4 million in scholarships available to undergraduate students to assist them to realize their potential.
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Design Studio for high school students - enrolments open
Friday, 26 July 2013
Is your son or daughter currently in Year 11 and interested in design? If so, they are invited to take part in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students.
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Self-belief, determination the key for Pilbara students
Friday, 26 July 2013
Self-belief and determination - backed by scholarships and support services - can help rural students overcome perceived barriers to further studies, Hedland students recently discovered when The University of Western Australia visited their classrooms earlier this month.
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Year 11 and 12 students experience a 'Day in the Life' of a uni student
Friday, 26 July 2013
Nearly 200 students from high schools across Perth had the opportunity to experience a 'Day in the Life' of a UWA student at our Crawley campus in the July school holidays. Among them were prospective architects, budding engineers and tomorrow's business leaders.
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High school students experience 'A Day in the Life' of a uni student
Friday, 26 July 2013
Nearly 200 students from high schools across Perth had the opportunity to experience a 'Day in the Life' of a UWA student at our Crawley campus in the July school holidays. Among them were prospective architects, budding engineers and tomorrow's business leaders.
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Win a GoPro in our photo competition
Friday, 26 July 2013
Get Centum-creative to win! ‘Centum' is UWA's Centenary mascot for 2013.
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UWA 2014 Scholarships applications opening soon
Friday, 26 July 2013
UWA offers more than 400 scholarships every year to undergraduate students from all walks of life. In 2014, there will be in excess of $4 million in scholarships available to undergraduate students to assist them to realize their potential.
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Six things to consider before applying via TISC
Friday, 26 July 2013
Semester 1, 2014 applications will soon be opening, and current Year 12 students at WA high schools will receive the 2014 TISC Guide within the next couple of weeks. We've compiled a list of six things to keep in mind before you submit your application through TISC.
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Get a taste of life at UWA with the Design Studio for School Students
Friday, 26 July 2013
If you are currently in Year 11 and interested in design, you are invited to take part in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students.
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Important dates and events for prospective students
Friday, 26 July 2013
It's a busy time of year, so be sure to get your students to add these to their diaries (follow the links for more information).
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Scooping dung to ensure rhino's future
Friday, 26 July 2013
Annemieke van der Goot settles into position in the pre-dawn of the South African wilderness even before her study targets are awake.
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Strawberry research is the cream of the crop
Friday, 26 July 2013
For Dr Xiangling Fang, strawberries are a happy fruit.
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Staying in touch with the University 'family'
Friday, 26 July 2013
In a few days, our University will host the annual UWA Centenary Trust for Women lunch.
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First lady of maths
Friday, 26 July 2013
Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger has become the first woman to win Australia's premier award for mathematicians.
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Artic faces a frightening future
Friday, 26 July 2013
From the cosy carpeted rooms of the White House, to the bone-chilling tundras of Greenland, Carlos Duarte is working frantically to understand how the Arctic will respond to current pressures.
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Sunny lessons for early learners
Friday, 26 July 2013
A sunny school excursion to UWA by country primary school kids will probably inspire many of them to become students here in the not too-distant future.
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UWA students calling
Friday, 26 July 2013
Since May 2012, the Development and Alumni Relations office has run four phone appeals, connecting with thousands of alumni, working with over 160 students, and raising over $800,000 towards support for our students.
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Rebuilding broken schools
Friday, 26 July 2013
Providing food, shelter and health care used to be the priority in post-conflict zones.
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The eyes have it
Friday, 26 July 2013
Great photography isn't about technique, it's about seeing, according to multi award-winning landscape and travel photographer Nick Melidonis.
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
Friday, 26 July 2013
A PhD candidate at Yale University, a well engineer for Shell, and an HR analyst with Rio Tinto Iron Ore are all taking part in the 10th year of UWA's Career Mentor Link program.
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Not just surviving - thriving!
Friday, 26 July 2013
For some children and teenagers affected by cancer, a metabolic disease or any other condition which affects their physical abilities, healthy fun may seem like a luxury for other kids to enjoy.
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To present well is a gift
Friday, 26 July 2013
A young PhD candidate has turned out to be the best communications tool for a bioengineering research group.
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Shakespeare's 'dark lady' and the sparks of creativity
Friday, 26 July 2013
In Slobodan Milosevic's Serbia, Shakespeare's sonnets were a secret escape from reality for an undergraduate studying English and literature at The University of Belgrade.
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Language and culture bridge the gap
Friday, 26 July 2013
UWA students continue to build a cultural bridge between China and the West.
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New strengths in regenerative medicine
Friday, 26 July 2013
Cancer, asthma, diabetes and heart disease are killing millions in the western world.
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Medications study is the best medicine
Friday, 26 July 2013
"Why have I never been asked about side effects before?" is one of the comments made to Master of Pharmacy students involved in a big study - My Medicines and Me - looking at the side-effects of medications on mental health patients.
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Sir Bob visits Boomtown
Friday, 26 July 2013
Rock musician, philanthropist and poverty activist Sir Bob Geldof had a lightning tour of the Pilbara recently with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson.
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Winter sports include ... grazing?
Friday, 26 July 2013
When the cricket season ends, James Oval is usually the venue for soccer and ultimate frisbee games.
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Centum
Friday, 26 July 2013
On Centum's travels last year, he felt quite at home at Queen's University in Kingston Ontario.
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Engineering is really about people
Friday, 26 July 2013
My students really responded to my teaching this semester.
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UWA Publishing wins coveted publishing grant for desert writing project
Thursday, 25 July 2013
UWA Publishing, with the Northern Territory Writers' Centre and the South Australia Writers' Centre, has been announced as the recipient of the Australia Council's Special Publishing Grant for their collaborative Desert Writing project, worth nearly $50,000.
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What did you do during the school holidays?
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Nearly 200 students from high schools across Perth had the opportunity to experience a 'Day in the Life' of a UWA student at our Crawley campus in the July school holidays. Among them were prospective architects, budding engineers and tomorrow's business leaders.
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Important dates for prospective students
Thursday, 25 July 2013
With so much going on at this time of year, it might be difficult to keep track of it all. Be sure to add these to your diaries (follow the links for more information).
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Entrepreneurial students impress business leaders at Enactus National Championships
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Enactus UWA was named runner up in the Enactus National Championships, recognising the team's achievements in managing a diverse portfolio of projects, all of which use the power of business to improve the quality of life for people in need.
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Disabled artists paint a different perspective
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
The work of 11 intellectually disabled artists will be on show for the first time at The University of Western Australia's Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery from this Saturday, July 27.
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China internship opportunities for Business Practicum students
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
UWA Business School student Benjamin Faraone spent his summer holidays travelling through China and gaining international work experience-all while earning credit towards his degree.
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Pathologists join army to fight infectious diseases in PNG
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Two pathologists at The University of Western Australia - who are also Australian Army Majors - have just returned home after fighting a war on germs in Papua New Guinea.
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Westerly Magazine launch new website
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Westerly Magazine have launched a new website. After years of existing as a subsite within the website for the Westerly Centre, the research centre for Australian literature from which the magazine is published, it has finally created its own domain at westerlymag.com.au.
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Shipping up for safer sailing
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
The safety culture of Australian shipping operations will be examined in a world-leading collaborative research project between The University of Western Australia, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Queensland.
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Pawsey powerhouse supercomputer crunches pre-SKA data torrent
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
High-performance computing specialists from Perth's International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) today became the first users of one of Australia's leading supercomputing facilities - the Pawsey Centre - ahead of its official opening later this year.
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Call for better sugary foods import data as obesity rises
Monday, 22 July 2013
Better collection of data on food sugar levels will provide ammunition for the ongoing battle against rising obesity according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Marine reserves help boost reef shark numbers
Monday, 22 July 2013
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have used non-destructive stereo video technology to obtain proof that marine reserves can have positive effects on reef shark populations.
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Vice-Chancellor's welcome
Monday, 22 July 2013
See you there!
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UWA science leads to world-first anti-shark suits
Friday, 19 July 2013
A Western Australian company has used pioneering research by leading University of WA shark experts to develop wetsuits designed to confuse sharks or render surfers invisible to the predators.
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Hugh Mackay asks 'What makes a life worth living?'
Friday, 19 July 2013
Author and social researcher Hugh Mackay returned to Albany on July 8 to discuss his new book ‘The Good Life: what makes a life worth living'?
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UWA to represent Australian architecture on world stage
Thursday, 18 July 2013
A team led by Assistant Professor Rene Van Meeuwen from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts at UWA has won the coveted position of creative director of the Australian exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014, one of the discipline's most prestigious and important events.
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UWA to represent Australian architecture on world stage
Thursday, 18 July 2013
A team led by Assistant Professor Rene Van Meeuwen from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts at UWA has won the coveted position of creative director of the Australian exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014, one of the discipline's most prestigious and important events.
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Call the midwife -- in Zimbabwe
Thursday, 18 July 2013
When David Stanley's close friend died a week before he left for Africa, the trip become much more than a volunteering experience.
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Would you know a cane toad if you fell over one?
Thursday, 18 July 2013
There is little argument that the cane toad is an enemy ... but is it an enemy you would recognise?
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Ashton Agar adds to Centenary celebrations
Thursday, 18 July 2013
The Prime Minister suggested we name a day after him and some pundits even guessed that the royal baby would be called Ashton.
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2050 Food lecture series
Thursday, 18 July 2013
The Year 2050 might seem far away, but the current generation of children will only be in their forties and will be raising families.
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Winning opinions
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Staff and students almost created a traffic jam in their eagerness to take part in a recent University transport survey.
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Letter from New York
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Young West Australian of the Year Michael Sheldrick is continuing his social justice work in New York.
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WA writers celebrated
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Randolph Stow, UWA graduate, lecturer and one of the State's most celebrated writers, is honoured twice on campus this winter.
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Postgraduate travel awards
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Applications for the UWA 2013 Convocation Postgraduate Research Travel Awards are now open.
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Subiaco accommodation change
Thursday, 18 July 2013
The opportunity for academics and other University visitors to rent short-term accommodation near the Crawley campus may be threatened by a potential new planning scheme.
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Research Grants
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Grants Awarded Between 15 June and 15 July 2013
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Shuan Hern Lee wins first prize at Astana International Piano Competition
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Shuan Hern
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Born to be at UWA
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
One of the 50 Indigenous secondary school students on a science camp at The University of Western Australia this week has never seen UWA before - yet if it hadn't been for quick-thinking by a University staff-member, she might have been born on campus.
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Fertilisers play key role in reducing crop pests
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
While "preventative medicine" is well-known in human health, it's becoming a buzz word in crop production as researchers discover how the risks of damage by pests and diseases may increase if crops don't get enough nutrients to protect themselves.
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National workshop aims to increase employer confidence in graduates
Monday, 15 July 2013
All accounting graduates from all types of higher education institutions in Australia should meet or exceed nationally agreed learning outcomes, according to accounting lecturers from across the nation who met at The University of Western Australia last week.
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Latest exhibition at Artlaab
Friday, 12 July 2013
/Fractions/ is an exhibition of works by artist and UWA Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) graduate Chris Lawrence exploring the texture of electronic noise as it breaks down, shifts and distorts the transmitted image.
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Snooping on neighbours gives animals the upper paw
Friday, 12 July 2013
Animals that have developed the ability to eavesdrop on their neighbours may have the edge when it comes to finding food and expanding their habitat, a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found.
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University Cricket Club celebrates record-breaking Agar debut
Friday, 12 July 2013
The cracking Ashes debut of Australian cricket's rising star, Ashton ‘Ralphie' Agar, comes as no surprise to the University Cricket Club, for whom the gangly young left-hander scored a memorable century last year.
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New super ceramic may make super mining savings
Thursday, 11 July 2013
A new super-strong ceramic developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia may enable power plant operators to save money on delays and costly repairs, and may prolong the life of expensive mining equipment.
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Young academic wins “Best Paper Award”.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
A delegation of SARE staff recently attended the 2013 International Choice Modelling Conference in Sydney (see our Facebook page).
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COFS researcher wins UWA Young Investigator Award
Thursday, 11 July 2013
COFS Associate Professor Shazzad Hossain recently received a 2012 Young Investigator Award.
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Strong community ties help overcome disaster: expert
Thursday, 11 July 2013
In the week when 19 US firefighters lost their lives battling an inferno in Arizona, a researcher from The University of Western Australia presented findings about building disaster-resilient communities.
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New landmark TV series reveals untold story of world's oldest living culture
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
A ground-breaking new TV series about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities working closely with leading archaeologists to reveal more than 50,000 years of continuous occupation is expected to dramatically raise the profile of Indigenous heritage in Australia.
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Australia-Indonesia alliance could boost seaweed innovation
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Innovation in seaweed research for food and biofuels would be boosted by a partnership between a research-intensive country such as Australia and a production-intensive nation such as Indonesia, a new study has found.
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Prestigious fellowship for oil and gas expert
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
A leading researcher whose work has helped make offshore oil and gas platforms more stable and safer has been awarded Australia's most prestigious research fellowship.
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Poor sperm count linked to early development
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Male babies that do not have good fetal growth or are exposed to their mothers' smoking are more likely to have a lower sperm count as adults, according to a new study by Roger Hart, Professor of Reproductive Medicine at The University of Western Australia and medical director of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia in Perth.
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Finding cancer's 'Achilles heel' may save lives
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Research on mice has identified new treatment options for one of the most common cancers - and a researcher at The University of Western Australia is part of the international team responsible.
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Knowledge of stingrays' sparked-up sex may help deter sharks
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Sexual attraction of the electric sort happens when stingrays meet, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute - and the finding may help prevent shark attacks on humans.
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WA war-time story brought to life on stage
Friday, 5 July 2013
It's 1941, Australian soldiers are fighting overseas and Geraldton locals dig air-raid trenches in their backyards, just in case.
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UWA supports boundary reform to join City of Perth
Friday, 5 July 2013
The City of Perth and The University of Western Australia have issued a joint call for the Crawley campus of the state's oldest university to be brought entirely into the City of Perth under planned WA local government reforms.
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Specialists rock n' roll to support cancer research
Friday, 5 July 2013
The cream of Perth's medical specialists have fond memories of 1975, when a group of mates at The University of WA decided they'd form a rock band to help pay their bills.
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Call for stable policy to secure resource sector future
Friday, 5 July 2013
Stable, predictable and internationally competitive government policy is needed to secure continuing investment in Australia's multi-billion-dollar resources sector, an international expert will tell a Port Hedland Leaders' Luncheon for mining, business and community leaders hosted by The University of Western Australia today.
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UWA Publishing books shortlisted for WA Premier’s Book Awards
Friday, 5 July 2013
UWA Publishing books Crimson Crop by Peter Rose and Guy Grey-Smith: Life Force by Andrew Gaynor have been shortlisted in the 2012 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
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Scientists explore the mind with epigenomic maps
Friday, 5 July 2013
Comprehensive mapping of the human brain epigenome by UWA and US scientists uncovers large-scale changes that take place during the formation of brain circuitry.
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UWA wins Gas Technology Innovation Awards
Friday, 5 July 2013
UWA's offshore engineering researchers at COFS and the School of Civil and Resource Engineering swept the board in the Australian Gas Technology Innovation Awards, held this week at the AGT Conference.
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Forum to examine latest neuroscience research
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Using music to teach spelling to children with autism, new directions in stroke research and recent advances - and ongoing challenges - in diagnosing genetic causes of neuromuscular disorders are among research topics to be presented by local and national experts, and leading students at a forum to be hosted by The University of Western Australia later this month.
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ACHRC Survey Builds a Picture of Humanities-based Research in Australia
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Humanities research in Australia is about to become better understood with the results of a preliminary survey of Australian Humanities-based research centres launched by the Australasian Consortium of Humanities Research Centres (ACHRC) at their Annual Meeting, this year hosted in Perth at the Institute of Advanced Studies at The University of Western Australia on July 7-9.
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Self-belief, determination the key for Pilbara students
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Self-belief and determination - backed by scholarships and support services - can help rural students overcome perceived barriers to further studies, Hedland students will discover when The University of Western Australia visits their classrooms tomorrow morning (July 5).
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UWA breakthroughs lead undersea LNG Pipeline Innovation
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Revolutionary O-Tube and Remote Survey technology developed by scientists at The University of Western Australia claimed two prizes at the Australian Gas Technology (AGT) Awards held in Perth this week.
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New grants are the bees knees for one-third of what we eat
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
A leading international bee expert who has teamed with local beekeepers and experts has been awarded nearly $600,000 to help combat a global decline in bee health that threatens world food production.
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Water reduction achievements receive recognition
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
The University's efforts to reduce its water use were recently recognised by the Water Corporation.
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Leadership drive to help secure $100 billion Pilbara future
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Oil, gas and mining worth $100 billion - and prospects for similar future growth - have made the Pilbara a key driver in Australia's extraordinary economic wealth.
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Leading river scientist appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor
Monday, 1 July 2013
The University of Western Australia's reputation as a world leader in research has been boosted by the appointment of an internationally recognised expert in river ecology as Pro Vice- Chancellor (Research).
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Karratha leaders' lunch to explore untapped potential
Monday, 1 July 2013
Much of the leadership potential in organisations is underused or wasted, an international expert will tell a Karratha Leaders' Luncheon for mining, business and community leaders hosted by The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Karratha students to explore global visions for future
Monday, 1 July 2013
Karratha students will explore the world of global finance and leadership when The University of Western Australia visits their classrooms this week to help stimulate interest in exciting new opportunities for future Pilbara business careers.
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Changes afoot in the Reid Arts and Business Library
Friday, 28 June 2013
By the start of Semester 2 you will notice some changes in the Reid Arts and Business Library.
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Inter-semester vacation opening hours
Friday, 28 June 2013
If you’re planning to visit or contact your subject library during the inter-semester period, remember to check the opening hours. These hours will be in effect until Sunday 28th July 2013.
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NAIDOC Youth Role Model to Inspire Future Footprints Students
Friday, 28 June 2013
UWA Business School
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Centenary Celebrations
Friday, 28 June 2013
In February UWA celebrated its centenary with Alumni weekend.
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David Blenkinsop wins National Entertainment Award
Friday, 28 June 2013
A former long-serving artistic director of the UWA-founded Perth International Arts Festival has been jointly awarded the Australian entertainment industry's most prestigious award.
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UWA wins lion's share of Federal funding for new WA research
Friday, 28 June 2013
The lion's share of new Federal Government funds for WA research has been awarded to The University of Western Australia for 13 projects ranging from the psychological well-being of school-age children to saving honey bees from extinction.
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Professional Practice: Learning through doing
Friday, 28 June 2013
Students currently enrolled in professional practice units for a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary), the Graduate Diploma in Education and Bachelor of Education complete their first periods of professional practice in schools during the months of May and June.
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First Harvest
Friday, 28 June 2013
In March 2013 the first graduates of Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) received their degree; at a graduation ceremony in Winthrop Hall.
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Congratulations Dr Kim Isaacs, GP
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Dr Kim Isaacs, a Yaruwu,
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Newsletter June 2013
Thursday, 27 June 2013
June Newsletter now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-june-2013
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A stellar team from Shenton College
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Forget reading, writing and arithmetic - five bright high school students are light years away from such mundane subjects.
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From the Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
At The University of Western Australia, we are in a unique position to continue to drive the economic future of this State
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All singing all dancing students
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
On Orientation Day, our students are told that if they leave UWA with just a degree, then the University has failed them.
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Emotions on the cards
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Six precious objects, all steeped in history, are the subject of a research project into emotions, which has resulted in a range of greeting cards.
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Apples for these teachers
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Dedicated teachers were awarded and celebrated at the annual UWA Awards for Excellence in Teaching recently.
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Booklet wins bronze
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Hours before sending out their 2012 Thank You booklet, UWA's Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) discovered the publication had won a bronze award in an international competition.
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Health champion, polio campaigner honoured
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
A father of three whose life-work and passion includes helping dads realise how important they are to children is Western Australian of the Year.
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(Green) thumbs up for plant expert
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Professor Kingsley Dixon's contribution to research on native plants and the regeneration of ecosystems was recognised last month in London when he was awarded the Linnean Medal.
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Top tips for a stress-free PhD
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
The hardest part of doing or supervising a PhD used to be the paperwork.
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Hope for athletes starts in China
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Orthopaedic patients in No 9 hospital in Shanghai are helping to improve outcomes for Australians with sporting injuries.
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Students cram in pet therapy
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
The power of pets drove away all thoughts of final assignments and exams for students during the last week of semester.
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New Dean dives in head-first
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
The new Dean of the Law Faculty doesn't waste time.
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Teaching awards go to the heart of education
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Last week, I had the pleasure of recognising the excellent teaching evident in this institution.
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Thoracic Society winners
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Two UWA academics have been recognised by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ).
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Being seen to be green
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
It's not just Porsches and Prada shoes that are the objects of conspicuous consumerism.
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Technician stars in television history
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Trevor Franklin has spent his life in broadcasting in WA - but you won't have seen him on screen.
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Italian opera wins Russian gold for UWA staff
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
The world's earliest opera, performed with instruments from the 17th century, have won a UWA research fellow the Golden Mask - Russia's equivalent of the Oscars.
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Bring your research into The Conversation
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
The first time academics were encouraged to ‘socialise' their research, they may have thought about sharing a bottle of wine with colleagues and chatting about latest developments.
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Girls affected more by second-hand smoke
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Teenage girls are more likely to take up smoking than any other sector of the community, increasing their risk of all the associated diseases.
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Science fiction arrives in leaps and bounds
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
In a world first, a UWA research centre has turned understanding complicated cell biology into child's play.
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Remembering Ciara
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
"Just remember Ciara in your prayers."
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Thirsty students say no to plastic bottles
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
By Cate Leedman
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Age wins – pure and simple
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Corporate knowledge is being lost as the workforce becomes more mobile and people rarely stay in the one job for life.
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Hundreds get active (and try to avoid injury)
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Sean Ashton was perhaps not the best advertisement for an active lifestyle when he launched UWA's Global Corporate Challenge last month.
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Top chefs on campus
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
"Sake seared ocean trout fillet, wattle seed pan-fried veal sweetbreads, celeriac and porcini silken, soft cooked quail's egg, shimeji mushrooms and micro leaves" ... and that was just the entrée.
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High achieving students lead the way
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
A group of Indigenous high school students recently spent a week on campus, going to lectures, meeting students, learning about courses.
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Staff generosity
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
At the risk of echoing those irritating EOFYS jingles, the next few weeks would be a great time to make a donation to charity.
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What drives FM staff? Something clean, quiet and low-carbon
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
UWA staff are driving one of only a handful of totally electric cars in Western Australia.
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Home and away
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
In a time when most female artists were painting still life and family portraits, a group of Perth women broke the chains of domesticity and looked outside the home for their inspiration.
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The UWA Fathering Project – a powerful health promotion strategy
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Winthrop Professor Bruce Robinson, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, Director of the Fathering Project and 2013 West Australian of the Year
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Research Grants
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Grants Awarded Between 27 May 2013 and 14 June 2013
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Culture at the heart of Indigenous healing
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander conceptions of healing, empowerment and leadership differ from Western concepts and must be considered if the mental health and social and emotional well-being of the nation's first Australians are to improve, according to the co-chair of a new group.
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UWA engineers build a better world
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Seven graduates from The University of Western Australia have been named among Australia's top 100 most influential engineers for 2013.
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Entrancing 'Gossip Songs' tell big stories
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Unique Indigenous songs recorded more than half a century ago by renowned husband and wife anthropology team Ronald and Catherine Berndt feature in the latest exhibition by the museum established in the couple's honour.
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Unemployment and family separation affect grandchildren
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and its affiliate, Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, have found the impact of long-term unemployment and separation in a family extends to future generations.
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Giant inflatable plant cell tomorrow at Darling Harbour
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
The world's biggest, bounciest inflatable plant cell - developed at The University of Western Australia- will open for the public to bounce around in at Sydney's Darling Harbour tomorrow (June 26) and Thursday June 27 after bad weather delayed its launch earlier this week.
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Indigenous Law students are award winners
Monday, 24 June 2013
On May 31, five Law students were awarded the 2013 Lavan Legal Scholarships at a presentation by Mr Dan Mossenson, Emeritus Partner, Lavan Legal at Shenton House (School of Indigenous Studies).
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Thirsty students say no to plastic bottles
Friday, 21 June 2013
Students
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Taking the freeway to a low carbon future
Friday, 21 June 2013
UWA staff are driving
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An Early Career Researcher travel diary
Friday, 21 June 2013
Assistant Professor Marit E. Kragt recently spent two months overseas as a visiting academic in the UK and the Netherlands. It was a wonderful experience to learn how people work at other universities, and to establish links with many interesting colleagues.
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More Indigenous Students at UWA awarded scholarships
Friday, 21 June 2013
This year at UWA’s Undergraduate Scholarships Ceremony last month, over 25 scholarships were awarded to Indigenous students at UWA.
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Four-year-olds catch a thief
Thursday, 20 June 2013
All babies can recognise the familiar face of their mother and father, but at what age do we start to realise they look different to everyone else?
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Inspiring WINTERarts season at UWA
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Tap into your creativity this July with a program of community WINTERarts events to invigorate the mind and warm the soul at The University of Western Australia, including workshops, performances, exhibitions and talks - many of which are free.
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World-leading UWA experts to address nation's biggest gas conference
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Two world-leading researchers from The University of Western Australia will discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the gas industry today at Australia's largest event in that field - the Australian Gas Technology Conference and Exhibition (AGT) to be held at the Perth Exhibition Centre on July 1-3.
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I-pod, therefore I am - but am I OK?
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Children from primary and secondary schools around the city and in regional WA are being recruited for the first study internationally to assess the impact of screen-based technologies on their mental health over an extended period.
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Boost for mineral exploration and mine development
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
UWA's Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) has formed a partnership with a leading seismic company HiSeis to expand high-resolution seismic profiling techniques into mineral exploration and mine development.
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Busy Brain Bees prepare for challenge
Monday, 17 June 2013
More than 60 outstanding Year 10 students from WA are preparing for the competition of their young lives after winning a place in the WA State Finals of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) at The University of Western Australia next week.
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'Flawed data' driving hospital emergency department policy - study
Monday, 17 June 2013
Measures taken to ease the pressure on overcrowded hospital emergency departments have been based on flawed data which wrongly blames general practice patients for clogging the system, according to a study by emergency specialists from The University of Western Australia.
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Opportunity of a lifetime for 25 UWA students
Friday, 14 June 2013
Three scholarship winners are among 25 students from The University of Western Australia who have secured a "potentially life-changing opportunity" to study overseas at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Award Winning Start
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Professor Peter Merrotsy who recently joined the Faculty of Education has got off to a winning start. On the 29th of May Peter was presented with a Perth Convention Bureau (PCB) Aspire Professional Development Award worth $5,000 at the Aspire Awards Breakfast.
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Shaun Tan sundial links Pinjarra Primary School to UWA
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Pinjarra Primary School year seven leavers explored
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The Reasons to go Solar
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Media referencesIt's not just Porsches and Prada shoes that are the objects of
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Law graduate wins prestigious Harvard Fellowship
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
A leading law graduate and lecturer from The University of Western Australia plans to repay his good fortune in winning a prestigious scholarship to Harvard University by teaching what he learns to others.
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World accolades continue for microscope-in-a-needle scientist
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
The University of Western Australia's Director of the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, Winthrop Professor David Sampson, has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious international society for optics and photonics, SPIE.
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Queen's Birthday Honours for leading UWA academics
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Former University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Alan Robson, and leading women's and children's health expert, Winthrop Professor John Newnham, are among UWA academics and graduates to be awarded 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours.
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Stacking up a clearer picture of the Universe
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have proven a new technique that will provide a clearer picture of the Universe's history and be used with the next generation of radio telescopes such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Grains champion to chair UWA Institute of Agriculture Industry Advisory Board
Monday, 10 June 2013
Western Australian grain and livestock producer Terry Enright has been appointed Chair of the Industry Advisory Board of the Institute of Agriculture at The University of Western Australia.
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Where’s the money coming from? Business forum to examine trends in finance and investment
Monday, 10 June 2013
A leading investment banker, an experienced finance professional and a respected academic will examine the future of Australian equity markets at an upcoming business forum at The University of Western Australia.
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ATCO Australia Undergraduate Scholarship opens up opportunities
Friday, 7 June 2013
UWA Economics student Adam Morris will be able to invest more time in his studies with the help of ATCO Australia.
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Pantry pests trade immunity for sex
Friday, 7 June 2013
When presented with a bevy of beauties, male meal moths - the scourge of many a household pantry - will prefer to invest in sex over self-preservation, according to researchers.
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Teen health risk rises with more than a can of soft drink a day
Friday, 7 June 2013
Teenagers who drink more than one standard can (375g) of sugary drinks a day are putting themselves at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease such as heart disease or stroke in later life.
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Art of skins cells, infection and DNA exhibits in Sydney
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Artists who continue to introduce the world to the creative intrigue of stem cells, infection, DNA and tissue engineering will present a major exhibition of new and past artworks developed at SymbioticA at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum during the International Symposium of Electronic Arts (ISEA2013) from June 8 to August 21.
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New program to help GPs treat breastfeeding problems
Thursday, 6 June 2013
A ground-breaking new program will provide general practitioners with scientifically based diagnosis and treatment plans for women experiencing breastfeeding problems.
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Gene discovery to help parents to avoid fatal baby disease
Thursday, 6 June 2013
One of the genes which causes a muscle disease so severe that newborn babies rarely survive beyond a few days has been discovered by an international team of scientists, coordinated by The University of Western Australia affiliate, the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR).
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Human deforestation outweighs climate change for coral reefs
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Better land use is the key to preventing further damage to the world's coral reefs, according to a study published this week in the online science journal Nature Communications.
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Hint of history in Winter Arts paintings
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Drawing on his interest in historical painting techniques, a staff-member and fine arts graduate from The University of Western Australia will exhibit some of his recent works during the City of Perth's Winter Arts season.
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e-learning sharpens health students' skills
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Second and third year pathology, microbiology, pharmacology and medicine students at The University of Western Australia will have their critical thinking and analytical skills sharply honed for an ever-changing work environment thanks to new e-learning suites opened today.
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Simple scoring method to check pregnant women's diabetes and cardiovascular risk
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a simple scoring method to predict the risk of women with gestational diabetes developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life.
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UWA boasts two Western Australians of the Year
Monday, 3 June 2013
The University of Western Australia congratulates staff-member Winthrop Professor Bruce Robinson for being named Western Australian of the Year 2013 and graduate Michael Sheldrick for his Youth Award.
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Books for Bhutan
Monday, 3 June 2013
Winthrop Professor Helen Wildy, Dean of the Faculty of
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The classics come to college
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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The classics come to college
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Fazioli grand pianos turn the heads of serious musicians: only 100 are hand-crafted in Italy each year by Paolo Fazioli, so they’re pricey, coveted and can be found in places like the Juilliard School in New York.
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Piped music on campus
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Love them or hate them, bagpipes elicit a strong response in most people.
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Young physicist measures up
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Daniel Creedon has the measure of his colleagues Australia-wide.
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Oscar-winning film-maker's UWA project
Saturday, 1 June 2013
One of the University's favourite sons returned to campus to personally launch the sundial he designed as a Centenary project.
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Sharks, Camera, Action!
Saturday, 1 June 2013
We should be afraid FOR sharks, not OF them.
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The Elusiveness of Wisdom
Saturday, 1 June 2013
The Centenary Poem, written by one of UWA's resident poets, Winthrop Professor Dennis Haskell, expands on our motto, Seek Wisdom.
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Julian Assange: hero or villain?
Saturday, 1 June 2013
To some, Julian Assange is a hero of free speech; to others a traitor and a terrorist.
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Research Grants
Saturday, 1 June 2013
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Promotion briefs
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Promotions provided by Elizabeth Hutchinson Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee| Human Resources
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Centenary gift from the gods presented to UWA
Friday, 31 May 2013
A sculpture entitled ‘Gift from the Gods' - the State Government's gift to The University of Western Australia - has been presented at the University by the Premier, Colin Barnett.
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Awards Ceremony recognises best business students
Friday, 31 May 2013
The best and brightest students from the UWA Business School have been recognised at an Awards Ceremony held this week.
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Perth USAsia Centre moving forward
Friday, 31 May 2013
The newly created Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia is holding its first board meeting and events this week.
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Gridded timber 'trees' for school garden centrepiece
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Master of Architecture students participating in Semester 1’s Timber in Architecture elective have recently completed the design and build of a new outdoor structure at Carey Baptist College Primary School in Perth's southern suburbs.
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The right amount of coffee
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Western Australian researchers hoping to demonstrate improved cardiovascular function among coffee lovers have found that drinking too much of the popular brew may actually be linked to worsening of the metabolic syndrome.
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100 Years! UWA and The Rite of Spring
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
An extraordinary, uplifting and extremely professional performance by the sensational School of Music students was enjoyed by a capacity audience in Winthrop Hall at Sunday’s Collaboration Concert.
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Megacities study tour in the lower Yangtze Delta
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
A group of 18 students, led by Assistant Professor Romesh Goonewardene and PhD candidate He Shan, undertook an architectural study tour of the lower Yangtze Delta in early April 2013.
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24/7 opening at the Reid Library
Monday, 27 May 2013
Longer opening hours at the Reid Library
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Plant hero lauded
Monday, 27 May 2013
The life work, passion and achievements of a scientist with more than 20 years' experience in researching the ecology and conservation of Australian native plants and ecosystems have been recognised by one of the world's most prestigious scientific societies.
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Awards Ceremony 2012-13
Monday, 27 May 2013
AWARDS
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2013 New syllabus releases
Monday, 27 May 2013
The
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UWA-China link to boost sustainable food production in drylands
Friday, 24 May 2013
With food security and sustainable food production an increasingly pressing concern for a booming global population, agricultural experts from The University of Western Australia have teamed up with their Chinese counterparts at Lanzhou University to step up research into dryland agricultural production.
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UWA students win highest achievements at Australian University Sport awards
Thursday, 23 May 2013
UWA's sporting prowess has been honoured at this year's Australian University Sport (AUS) National Conference.
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Fast-acting mothers' milk for healthier babies
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Human breastmilk responds quickly to protect the child when there is an infection in mothers or babies, according to new international research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Anxious wait for giant panda pregnancy
Thursday, 23 May 2013
An animal biologist from The University of Western Australia is among a large team of international researchers biting their fingernails as they wait to learn whether their bid to impregnate a rare giant panda in Scotland has paid off.
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Archives reveal the best stories
Thursday, 23 May 2013
How many blocks of limestone were used to build Winthrop Hall? What is wrong with the Roman numeral for 4 on the Winthrop clock face? Where are the conifers donated by Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie?
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International expert already airborne
Thursday, 23 May 2013
No sooner had our new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) arrived in WA than he had to pack his suitcase and join me on a flight to China.
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Six faculties join to create a new city
Thursday, 23 May 2013
How many people does it take to design a new city?
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"Dumb cuts, dumber country"
Thursday, 23 May 2013
About 80 academic staff gathered, at short notice, to protest at the Federal Government's proposed funding cuts to implement the Gonski Report's recommendations.
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A new partnership built on international engagement
Thursday, 23 May 2013
A new international partnership has the potential to provide UWA students with exceptional educational and personal benefits as well as delivering further global recognition for our institution.
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Top plant professor
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Internationally recognised plant scientist Winthrop Professor Harvey Millar has become the first Australian to win a prestigious American award.
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Ochre traces ancient Indigenous life
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Huge deposits of iron ore and other valuable minerals in the remote Weld Range 50km northwest of Cue are attracting mining to the Murchison region.
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Sounds like we could sing before we could speak
Thursday, 23 May 2013
As Nicholas Bannan was writing new flute music last year, he was reflecting on the flute being one of the world's oldest musical instruments.
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Branding with a heraldic flourish
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Fish, flowers, Latin text and a burning lamp all feature in the University's full heraldic coat of arms.
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Paper - who needs it?
Thursday, 23 May 2013
The first hint that something exciting was happening in Facilities Management was when they cancelled deliveries of UWAnews.
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Their voices will be heard across the globe
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Next week, Billi McCarthy-Price will be in New York, taking part in the United Nations forum on Indigenous issues.
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Academics honoured by new award
Thursday, 23 May 2013
For 100 years, the academics at UWA have been seeking wisdom.
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Citation rate doubles as UWA enters top 100
Thursday, 23 May 2013
The rate at which academic papers are cited by other academics is one of the measures of a leading university.
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An ocean of research
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Piracy and high speed ocean pursuits are the stuff of books and movies.
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Take a Centenary stroll
Thursday, 23 May 2013
UWA graduates and Historical Society stalwarts Joan Pope and Wendy Birman are on a mission to solve some mysteries.
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History finds a voice
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Oral history is what lifts records out of the ordinary and makes them exciting.
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Students celebrate on stage
Thursday, 23 May 2013
In the tradition of one of UWA's (currently) best-loved sons, Tim Minchin, the University Dramatic Society's Centenary production is a darkly comedic musical show.
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Clean water for Nepal
Thursday, 23 May 2013
It wasn't until 2010 that the United Nations declared clean water a basic human right.
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Feeling safe on campus
Thursday, 23 May 2013
‘Look out for the vest: we'll do the rest' could be the motto of the new contract security staff who are now patrolling the Crawley campus.
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Our students are leaving in droves
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Hundreds of students are keen to comply with one of the proposals in the Vice-Chancellor's UWA Futures paper.
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Success suspended for racing car
Thursday, 23 May 2013
The UWA Motorsport team is already at full throttle this year, with enthusiasm fuelled by a daring state-of-the-art suspension system.
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Building healthy habits
Thursday, 23 May 2013
If this is being healthy, bring it on!
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Preserving the present
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Nothing could capture the early 21st century better than portable technology.
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A new generation residential hall
Thursday, 23 May 2013
University Hall - one of the largest capital projects undertaken by UWA in the past decade - has opened its doors to a new generation of students who will live and study on campus.
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Eat, dance, raise money
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Although it still remains one of the mysteries of modern life, it does seem that physical and mental well-being might help to ward off cancer.
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A poetry revival?
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Poetry, that oft-forgotten art, is sneaking back into life at UWA.
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Discovery project unravels soil mysteries
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Deirdre Gleeson has been exploring one of the frontiers of science, albeit a very tiny one: soil microorganisms.
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PROSH repairs the damage
Thursday, 23 May 2013
The students who wrote the PROSH paper are taking part in cultural sensitivity training, after a column purportedly written by an Indigenous person caused offence and distress.
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Getting your hands MOOCy
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Everybody's talking about MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) but what's it like to take one?
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Cane toad or native frog? App prevents mistaken identity
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Travelling around the top end of Australia, would you be able to tell the difference between a poisonous cane toad and a bumpy rocket frog or a giant frog? - They look similar but sound quite different.
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Proud to be UWA - Again
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
For the third year in a row, The University of Western Australia was recognised this week as one of the nation's best workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Australia's first Top 10 Employers List for LGBT employees.
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Master of Teaching award winner
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
UWA Albany Centre Master of Teaching student, Sasha Claughton, is the 2013 recipient of the Centenary Trust for Women, Dr June Jones Master's Scholarship in Education. The scholarship specifically assists women to benefit from educational opportunities at UWA.
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Don't whisper the news about this prize-winner
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
A young physicist from The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious Federal Government National Measurement Institute (NMI) Prize for his outstanding work in the science of measurement.
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Strawberry fields forever and fungus-free
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Strawberries are one of the most economically important berry crops in the world, and a high value export crop for the Australian horticultural industry.
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Shark conservation holds key to healthy marine ecosystem
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Macquarie University will investigate how international laws can be reformed to improve shark conservation and management.
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From earth to the stars: archaeologists dig more than dirt
Friday, 17 May 2013
When you picture an archaeologist, you're most likely to imagine them looking down - digging into history, unearthing and sifting through evidence of previous life on Earth.
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High-intensity videogaming good for kids' health: study
Friday, 17 May 2013
High-intensity active video games are good for children's health, according to a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Getting to the root of better crops
Thursday, 16 May 2013
The more crop scientists know about how plant roots take up water and nutrients, the better able they will be to develop crop plants with roots that can cope with challenging soil and environmental conditions.
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UWA engineers tackle precision seeding challenge for sandalwood
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Researchers
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Clough scholars continue 35-year-old tradition
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Two engineering students at The University of Western Australia are the newest recipients of the 35-year-old Clough Scholars program, which was revived last year after an eight-year sabbatical.
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UWA forms spin-out company to develop nanoparticle cancer drugs
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
The University of Western Australia and Yuuwa Capital LP have set up a new spin-out company, Eridan Technology Pty Ltd, to commercialise nanoparticle technology for drug delivery applications.
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African agriculture in the spotlight
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Across Africa, rural welfare and economic growth depend on agricultural productivity - and two new papers by a Kenyan researcher at The University of Western Australia outline ways for 33 African countries to improve their agricultural sectors.
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Catastrophe Project hosts public lecture series and symposium
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
As part of their Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project ‘Catastrophe: a historical and philosophical assessment of urban disaster, ethics and the built environment', Winthrop Professors William Taylor (Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts), and Michael Levine (Faculty of Arts), will host two public lectures in the first week of June.
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'Hands on' surgery skills for Manjimup high school students
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Manjimup Senior high school students will get a first-hand taste of what it's like to be a doctor or dentist when The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences visits the local senior high school tomorrow.
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Rio Tinto scholarships awarded to UWA students
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Thirteen scholarships for 2013 have been awarded to students at The University of Western Australia under a global education partnership program with Rio Tinto.
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Teaching Fellowship Award to enhance the student laboratory experience
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Peter Arthur and Martha Ludwig, Associate Professors at the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry have been granted a UWA 2013 Teaching Fellowship Award for their project "Enhancing and Expanding the Laboratory Modules in Contemporary Technologies Program".
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UWA and Woodside to invest in global computational geoscience
Friday, 10 May 2013
A leading early career scientist from The University of Western Australia has been appointed to a new Woodside Professorship in Computational Geoscience at UWA as part of a five-year program to establish the State as a world centre of excellence in geoscience.
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Prize-winning students recognised
Friday, 10 May 2013
Eighteen of ALVA's top students from 2012 were recognised for their exceptional work in both practical and theoretical subjects at the Annual Prize-Giving Ceremony and Exhibition opening held last night.
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International mining experts to share global knowledge
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Ministers from Australia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Germany as well as representatives from the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development will be among the keynote speakers at the 2013 Mining for Development Conference (M4DC) to be held in Sydney on 20-21 May.
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Research to rebuild schools in war-torn countries
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Rebuilding school systems destroyed by years of violent civil war is the focus of new projects by researchers including a Rwandan academic at The University of Western Australia.
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Bollywood star to shine at UWA cinema celebration
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
A leading Bollywood actor whose latest film is due out at the end of the year is one of the presenters at a symposium at The University of Western Australia to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema.
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National empowerment key to reducing suicides and community distress
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
The success of a local empowerment project designed to reduce the high rate of suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has led a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia to hope it will be useful for Indigenous communities across the rest of the nation.
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Passive smoking more risky for teen girls than boys
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Teenage girls exposed to passive smoking face a greater risk of heart disease than teenage boys, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA scientist to head Indian Ocean study in new research ship
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
A senior marine scientist from The University of Western Australia has been appointed to lead a milestone expedition to the Indian Ocean next year on board Australia's newest marine research vessel, RV Investigator.
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Plant biology advances rapidly to help feed the world
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
A series of new discoveries in plant cell biology will help to increase the supply of food and energy for our rapidly growing global population, according to 12 of the world's leading plant biologists.
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Study reveals parents not immune to junk food advertising
Friday, 3 May 2013
The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study that has found both are influenced by television and Internet advertising.
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Bagpipe battle for UWA
Thursday, 2 May 2013
The University of Western Australia's Riley Oval will be transformed into a scene akin to Braveheart next week when more than a hundred kilted pipers and drummers battle it out in the Pipe Band State Championships.
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Harvard link achieves UWA bone research success
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Harvard University and The University of Western Australia have joined forces to publish an academic research paper on bone diseases and fractures in the prestigious journal Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews.
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New study reveals ancient microbial feasting
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
The first-ever snapshot of primitive organisms eating each other has been found in ancient fossils examined by a team of scientists at The University of Western Australia.
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High-speed discovery helps measure greenhouse gases from space
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Scientists have discovered how to measure greenhouse gases 200,000 times faster as the result research by an award-winning PhD student from The University of Western Australia and a US team.
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Fair Trade Fortnight kicks off with Hay St Pop Up Shop
Monday, 29 April 2013
Enactus students at The University of Western Australia are teaming up with Oxfam, the WA Fair Trade Collective and Fair Trade suppliers to launch the Fair Trade Pop Up Shop 2013.
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Have your say about our services, facilities and resources
Monday, 29 April 2013
Tell us what you think and be in the running to win one of two iPAD minis!
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Helen Trinca lecture on her biography of Madeleine St John
Friday, 26 April 2013
The Westerly Centre are pleased to host Helen Trinca, who will discuss her experiences writing the biography of highly regarded Australian novelist Madeleine St John
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Great balls of iron - researchers uncover clue to bird navigation
Friday, 26 April 2013
Every year millions of birds make heroic migratory journeys across oceans and continents guided by the Earth's magnetic field. How they detect those magnetic fields has puzzled scientists for decades.
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New simulation centre to train regional health workers
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
A new facility in Geraldton will provide state-of-the-art simulation training for healthcare staff and students.
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Chief scientist urges more thought for the future
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
The importance of science to Australia's future and its place in the world will be the subject of a free public lecture next month by Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb.
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Young artist crowned winner of Schenberg Prize
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
A series of ‘crowns' that explores human identity has won its creator the $35,000 annual Dr Harold Schenberg Art Prize awarded through The University of Western Australia.
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Indigenous doctor to inspire fellow high school students
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
An Indigenous doctor inspired to pursue her medical career after attending University of Western Australia workshops as a high school student will join other Indigenous leaders to ignite the dreams of a new generation at a Leadership Seminar run by the University's School of Indigenous Studies (SIS).
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Puppet ponders blue whales
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
A puppet in a mask and flippers wonders why blue whales have pushed the limits of evolution to become the biggest animal ever, in a new video produced by a UWA researcher.
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Tom advises engagement with Asian neighbours
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Arts and Law student Tom Williams, dubbed the ‘golden boy' by his Chinese language teacher, has won another international competition.
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Music in a magic setting
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
St George's College looks like a big picturesque film set - and now its potential is being exploited.
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Termites are useful, not just destructive
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
When you see how tiny termites can demolish big strong structures, you know there's something in the process that's worth harnessing.
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First Robson Medal winner
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
A year after he returned to his beloved agricultural research, former Vice-Chancellor Alan Robson was presenting an award in his honour.
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Centenary guide dog campaign
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
This dog eats money.
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Many seekers of wisdom
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
What sort of a book would be written by experts in the history of food, sport, medicine, theatre and music, along with a biochemist and a psychologist?
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Three new molecules may hold key to survival
Monday, 22 April 2013
Three newly discovered molecules may be important in treating breast and prostate cancers, according to a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia who are interested in the strong link between hormones and cancer.
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Vicious cycle a pain in the back
Monday, 22 April 2013
Instead of anti-depressants, cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation and biofeedback may be helpful in treating patients who have depressive symptoms as well as back pain, according to a researcher at the University of Western Australia.
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Research Grants
Monday, 22 April 2013
Research grants awarded between 29 March and 22 April 2013
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Recognition for teaching and research excellence
Friday, 19 April 2013
The UWA Business School last night celebrated the outstanding achievements of its teaching and research staff.
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UWA to take action over PROSH article
Friday, 19 April 2013
The University of Western Australia will take action against the editors of the PROSH student newspaper over an article this week that mocked Indigenous people and caused widespread community offence.
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Albany students excel
Friday, 19 April 2013
Albany can be proud of two UWA Albany Centre students who were recently awarded UWA scholarships. Kiara Torr and Hiedi Rowe were both recpients of the Hedi Szasz Scholarship and the UWA SWANS Scholarship.
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Plight of bees to premiere in Perth for Honey Week
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
An acclaimed feature-length documentary that has wowed audiences in 21 European countries with footage of the intimate lives of honeybees has a strong connection to bee researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Giant stars cause monster cosmic explosion before dying
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Evidence of an extreme cosmic event involving the death of super-giant stars hundreds of times bigger than the Sun has been discovered by an international research team, including astronomers from The University of Western Australia.
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Puppet ponders amazing blue whales
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
A puppet in a mask and flippers wonders why blue whales have pushed the limits of evolution to become the biggest animal ever, in a new video produced by a student from The University of Western Australia.
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More people are better off, but inequality is rising – so what’s going on?
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
The following article by Winthrop Professor Peter Robertson was originally published on The Conversation and has been republished with full permission.
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New sweet potatoes turn to 'gold' for Timor-Leste
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
The golden flesh of new sweet potato varieties is proving to be very valuable in one of the world's poorest nations, Timor-Leste.
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First Australian win for US plant biology award
Monday, 15 April 2013
The University of Western Australia's internationally recognised plant scientist Winthrop Professor Harvey Millar has become the first Australian to win a prestigious American award in its 40-year history.
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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.
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$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.
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for NSW Premier's Poetry Award
Friday, 12 April 2013
Ladylike by Kate Lilley has been shortlisted for the Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry in the 2013 NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
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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.
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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.
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Information Services News: April issue
Friday, 12 April 2013
In the April issue of Information Services News you can read about how the new Faculty Liaison Coordinators can help you with teaching and research, improvements to our services based on your feedback, and how we are ensuring UWA data assets are secured for the future.
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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.
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ANZ Hong Kong internship for UWA Finance student
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Experiencing Hong Kong's university hall culture and completing an internship in ANZ's Global Markets division were among the highlights of Wei Gen Ng's exchange experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UWA chemistry postgraduate student selected to participate in the 2013 Nobel Laureate Meeting
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Vipul Agarwal, a chemistry PhD student at UWA, has been chosen as one of 8 Australian early career researchers from a highly competitive selection process to travel to Lindau in Germany to meet and learn from 37 Nobel Laureates.
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UWA Publishing book longlisted for major international award
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
UWA Publishing book An Unknown Sky and other stories by Susan Midalia has been longlisted for the 2013 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award.
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UWA Biochemistry Professor chosen as the 2013 Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society Lecturer
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Paul Attwood, Professor at the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been nominated as The Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) /British Biochemical Society Lecturer for 2013.
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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.
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They made it!
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
A unique and inspiring group of first
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Three jolly good fellows
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Three UWA academics have been elected as
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This dog eats money
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The children of staff and students at
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Social workers’ values are valued at the top
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The universally-accepted image of a
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Cake and congratulations
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The Vice-Chancellor Paul Johnson invited
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First graduations from 100-year-old top 100 University
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
More than 50 years ago, Lesleyann Watson
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Taking a courageous and harmonious stance
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The University's annual Harmony Day
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A big year: 100, 60, 50 and a PhD
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
UWA's Centenary year is also a year of
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Graduates let go
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
It was a stroke of luck that the 100th
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Helping regional cities to flourish
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Fresh from the cowboy city of Calgary,
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Time to give back
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
No institution exists alone and the
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Goodbye paperwork...hello eRecruitment
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Recruiting staff can often be a daunting
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Scaring crows
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
A cross-disciplinary collaboration
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Model pharmacist is “more than just a shop-keeper”
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Busy PhD student Kim Watkins may describe herself as a
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In step with women in the developing world
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
The all-female staff at UWAPublishing
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Sorting out the sad from the sleepy
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Feeling low? It might not be depression.
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The Big 100
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
A pilot and a crane driver were part of
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WUN gives you the WOW factor
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
You don't need to re-invent the wheel - but
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'Hands on' surgery skills for Esperance High School students
Monday, 8 April 2013
Esperance high school students will get a first-hand taste of what it's like to be a doctor or dentist when The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences visits two local high schools this week.
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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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New obesity, height genes identified
Monday, 8 April 2013
Busselton residents and researchers from The University of Western Australia have helped a worldwide scientific collaboration identify new genes associated with height and obesity.
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Thalidomide treatment included in record cancer funding
Friday, 5 April 2013
Thalidomide - the ‘morning-sickness' drug that caused serious birth defects in the 1950s - is now being used to treat cancer. And new ways are being developed to tailor cancer treatment to individual patients.
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Pacific climate swings found to affect Western Indian Ocean rainfall
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Giant ancient corals off the coast of Madagascar have revealed that climate swings thousands of kilometres away in the Pacific Ocean have a major impact on rainfall variations in the Western Indian Ocean, adding new insight to managing water resources in a warming climate.
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Farmers to benefit from key research projects
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have won a total of $4.45 million in Federal Government funding for five agricultural projects focused on helping farmers adapt to a changing climate and reduce methane emissions.
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Social media exposes fear of dentist's chair
Thursday, 4 April 2013
A study of YouTube videos including emotional scenes where children and teens are seen crying, screaming and panicked has revealed new insight into their fear and loathing of going to the dentist.
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Scholarship Winners Recognized
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Friends, family and supporters joined staff and students from UWA Albany to recognize outstanding academic achievement at the annual Scholarship Presentation evening.
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UWA graduate riding to conquer cancer
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
UWA Business School graduate Elise Marciano is challenging herself to cycle 200km this October to raise funds for cancer research.
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Call for participants: SymbioticA's Agency in Movement symposium
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Agency in Movement SymposiumDate: Friday 21st June 2013Location: The University of Western Australia G06 Moot CourtTime: 9am-5pmFree: (Please RSVP christopher.
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Experience a 'Day in the Life of a Uni Student'
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a student at UWA? Then consider registering for one of our popular ‘A Day in the Life of...' events in the April school holidays.
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How to feed nine billion hungry mouths by 2050?
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
By 2050, the world will be a different place. There will be 50 per cent more people to feed on a planet that will still be the same size.
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Giant death star continues to reveal secrets
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
A team of astronomers led by the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has succeeded in observing the death throes of a giant star in unprecedented detail.
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LUMINOUSnight launches UWA Centenary
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
The power of two million candles transformed landmark Winthrop Hall into a kaleidoscope of colour and sound on Friday evening (February 8) for UWA LUMINOUSnight, a public celebration of art and culture to launch The University of Western Australia's 2013 Centenary year.
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UWA students ready to enact positive change in 2013
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Students of Enactus UWA - formerly Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) - began 2013 with a two-day camp to develop their leadership skills while exploring and discussing ideas around development, poverty, and social justice.
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Opportunity for Year 11 and 12's to experience university for a day
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Have your students ever asked you what it's like to study at university? Encourage them to register for one (or more) of our ‘A Day in the Life of...' events, which allow high school students in Years 11 and 12 to gain first-hand experience of life at UWA for a day.
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Young Science Students Celebrate Centenary
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
UWA Centenary celebrations got off to an early start with a science theme when UWA hosted more than 300 high school students in January across two events: the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and annual Science Experience.
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UWA students ready to enact positive change in 2013
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Students of Enactus UWA - formerly Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) - began 2013 with a two-day camp to develop their leadership skills while exploring and discussing ideas around development, poverty, and social justice.
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Course Focus - Psychology at UWA
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Do you have students that are interested in how we learn, remember and think; or how and why people behave the way they do? If so, they may consider studying Psychology, which will provide them with a scientific understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.
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Upcoming events for prospective students
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
This year is bound to be a busy one, with many exciting prospective student events and activities already planned. Be sure to add the following to your school newsletter.
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Young science students celebrate Centenary
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
UWA Centenary celebrations got off to an early start with a science theme when UWA hosted more than 300 high school students in January across two events: the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and annual Science Experience.
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Engineers Without Borders “Tales of Success” Exhibition now on in the Science Library
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is back with an exhibition highlighting their overseas and local achievements. The exhibition is on display in the Science Library foyer until the 15th of April – come and check it out!
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Attention Students: EDUCAUSE Survey, win an Amazon.com certificate
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology 2013
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PhD becomes a cartoon
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Albert Einstein would have loved PhD TV.
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Continuing a relationship with light
Monday, 1 April 2013
A fascination with foraging restaurants - one which has served live ants - has won Architecture graduate Thomas Hobbs a chance to enrich his art with a year in Scandinavia.
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French student probes the deep
Sunday, 31 March 2013
A young man born and raised in the French Alps might be the last person you would expect to find studying Australian marine life 60 kilometres offshore in the deep waters west of Rottnest.
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What affects the unborn child
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Pregnant women are advised not to drink alcohol, eat soft cheese or use powerful cleaning products.But little is known about other external factors that can affect the unborn baby.
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Alcohol advice on TAP
Friday, 29 March 2013
Over-indulgence in alcohol is a chronic problem among university students but a group at UWA has been tackling it head-on for a decade.
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Starshow gives Mid West schools a sparkle
Thursday, 28 March 2013
If anyone had asked students from the Mid West what they did at school recently, they would have got an astonishing answer: weighing a galaxy.
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Go rural!
Thursday, 28 March 2013
A national campaign to attract young doctors and medical students to rural practice is a new initiative of the Federal Government.
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Molecular study cuts the mustard for climate change
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
An ancient mustard plant that stars in modern Indian and Chinese cuisine - particularly in pickles and mustard greens - and is an economically important oilseed crop has been studied internationally to improve commercial productivity.
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UWA scoops prestigious international prize - again
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
The University of Western Australia has another winner - the sixth in 40 years - in a big international essay prize that is open to young agricultural and resource economists anywhere in the world.
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Smart crops the way of the future
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Climate-smart crops could soon become a reality, says Parwinder Kaur.
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Superfast plant breeding slashes production times
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Many plant breeding projects - such as those aiming to increase food production - depend on getting ‘pure lines' of plants but this can take a lot of time as, up until now, it depended on self-pollination for several generations.
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Jekyll and Hyde corals tell different warming story
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Like the rings of a tree trunk, Strontium-to-calcium ratios (Sr/Ca) in coral skeletons have been widely used to determine past ocean temperatures from yearly banded corals.
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Online games a winner
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Turning teaching into an online game has won Marketing Professor Wade Halvorson an international award for education innovation.
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UWA Fulbright scholar to focus on human rights
Monday, 25 March 2013
A former Principal Associate to WA Chief Justice Wayne Martin AC who aims to pursue a career in human rights has been awarded a 2013 Fulbright Western Australia Scholarship to undertake research in the United States.
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Cyclists have the numbers
Monday, 25 March 2013
"It's not about carbon fibre bikes, or lycra or pelotons," said Bicycling Western Australia's CEO Jeremey Murray.
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Promotion briefs
Sunday, 24 March 2013
The latest academic promotion briefs are supplied by Elizabeth Hutchinson, Executive Officer, Academic Promotions Committee, Human Resources.
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'Strong preference for local foods' study wins top award
Friday, 22 March 2013
There is a strong preference and demand for local food in WA, according to a researcher whose work earned her the highest award at a recent Young Professionals in Agriculture Forum (YPAF).
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UWA PhD student and lecturer wins model pharmacist award
Friday, 22 March 2013
A passion for community pharmacy and helping young pharmacists realise their potential as health professionals has seen a PhD student and tutor from The University of Western Australia honoured for being a role model to others in her profession.
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Course Focus - Psychology at UWA
Friday, 22 March 2013
Are you interested in how we learn, remember and think; or how and why people behave the way they do? Studying Psychology will provide you with a scientific understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.
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Upcoming events for prospective students
Friday, 22 March 2013
This year is bound to be a busy one, with many exciting prospective student events and activities already planned. Add these to your diary so you don't miss out.
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UWA graduates elect centenary leadership team
Thursday, 21 March 2013
On the 100th anniversary of its establishment, the Convocation of UWA Graduates has elected a new leadership team to chart its future direction.
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Surfer-scientist off to study US corn as Fulbright scholar
Thursday, 21 March 2013
A young plant biologist who developed a passion for the environment when he took up surfing in primary school has been awarded a 2013 Fulbright Western Australia Scholarship to undertake research in the US.
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UWA in harmony with Asian century
Thursday, 21 March 2013
A campus where 80 different languages are spoken by staff and students - and where more than 20 per cent of staff are from culturally diverse backgrounds - is well down the track in preparing for the ‘Asian century'.
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NYU Professor to explain link between CEO holidays and stock prices
Thursday, 21 March 2013
New York University Stern School of Business Professor David Yermack will explain the financial effects of CEOs' holidays in a public lecture at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Underwater film maker to make waves in the US
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
A young marine biologist with a passion for diving and film making has been singled out as a future leader of the underwater environment as the 2013 Our World-Underwater Australasian Rolex Scholar.
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Research grants
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Grants awarded between 1 March and 28 March 2013
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UWA consumers help farmers in developing countries
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
The University of Western Australia was announced this week as the State's first Fair Trade University following its decision to switch to ethical and environmentally sustainable products in the workplace.
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Alannah MacTiernan to speak on high density planning
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Former State Planning Minister Alannah MacTiernan will deliver the UWA Stephenson-Hepburn Oration next Wednesday, March 27 on the topic of "Being Hot but Staying Cool: Complexities in Delivering the Dream of Density".
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Aspiring Young Students
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
This year, for the first time, the School of Agricultural and Resource
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National Investigator Award for a young UWA biochemist
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Dr Mihwa Lee, an NHMRC Postdoctoral Training Fellow at the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been awarded the Lorne Proteins-British Biochemical Society Young Investigator Award at the 38th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function.
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UWA recognised for trading fairly
Monday, 18 March 2013
UWA staff and students can tick off their daily good deed just by sipping their morning cuppa or grabbing their afternoon chocolate hit.
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Report co-authored by AUDRC aims to transform Perth
Friday, 15 March 2013
The Australian Urban Design Research Centre has co-authored a report with the Australian Greens and the Property Council of Australia proposing that redevelopment of seven major urban transport corridors in Perth is an intelligent way to achieve residential infill targets.
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Dark matter movie finds worldwide audience
Friday, 15 March 2013
Digital planetariums worldwide have snapped up a fulldome movie produced by The University of Western Australia which uses stunning simulations made inside supercomputers to explain the science around Dark Matter - the missing 80 per cent of the Universe's mass.
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Mum's the word at GP skills day
Friday, 15 March 2013
A number of medical students from The University of Western Australia are reconsidering their career paths after being introduced to the world of GP obstetrics at a recent workshop in Busselton.
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CapiTHETICAL competition commendation for AUDRC
Friday, 15 March 2013
Winners of the CAPITheticAL competition, a Centenary of Canberra project administered by the Australian Institute of Architects, were announced last night. The Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC)’s entry by Dr Julian Bolleter and Professor Richard Weller received a commendation.
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Brainy fun for curious kids
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Children and adults can have fun with and learn to understand brains at Scitech this weekend (March 16-17) through a range of activities and displays with neuroscientists from the University of Western Australia for Brain Awareness Week.
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Is eye size related to genetics or environment?
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the University of Queensland and the Australian Museum are trying to understand how fish see at depths.
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New Wesfarmers Chair in Australian History to guide WA's future
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Two organisations synonymous with the State's economic and social development - Wesfarmers and The University of Western Australia - are joining forces in a new multi-million-dollar project to boost the study of Australian history at both tertiary and secondary levels.
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Midwest schools and communities get starstruck
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
WA's Midwest communities are in for a celestial treat as scientists and science communicators hit the road this month, bringing with them astronomy for all ages.
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Sparkling Centenary overture
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
It was the Crawley campus like nobody had ever seen it before.
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Even the staff shone
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Hundreds of staff worked voluntarily during LUMINOUSnight and the Alumni Weekend.
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Centenary hero
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Returning from Canberra as the freshly minted Young Australian of the Year, Akram Azimi set off for the South West with the Governor, Malcolm McCusker, to advocate for a culture of giving in primary schools.
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Korean studies Elfving-Hwang style
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
A fermented cabbage dish and a crazy dance video have elevated Korean culture to dizzying heights of popularity.
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Images of Images
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
The newest visual techniques are being used to record the oldest images in Australia.
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Indigenous jobs on the rise
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
In the first week of semester, Denise Jackson was behind the front counter of the International Student Office, dealing with inquiries from dozens of confused students with calm efficiency.
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New DVC a big fan of initiative
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
"Innovate", "lead", challenge" and "beyond"...
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Bury your nose in a Centenary book
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
A flurry of historic books joined the festival of light to launch our Centenary.
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Drink more coffee at work to help developing communities
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
As we drink tea and coffee at work, UWA staff are investing in a bright future for farming communities in the developing world.
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Mad cow disease, embroidery and light: three singular themes
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Behind the extraordinarily high quality photographs in Through the Kunai Grass (Berndt Museum at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery) is a tale of a medical discovery.
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More prisoners a bigger problem than more crime
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Ask most people in the street and they would say that crime has increased over the past 30 years.
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The new A(dmissions) Team
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Postgraduate students' lives have become a whole lot easier.
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Canine Centenary challenge
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Among the 2,200 swimmers who ploughed through the Rottnest Channel Swim last month, was a team called Channel Chewers.
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Staff not scared by MOOCs
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
History teaches us there is nothing to fear from massive open online courses.
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Learning how to service this element of New Courses
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Like all good relationships, where both partners benefit, Service Learning can be complicated, difficult and challenging.
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The Last Word: Practising what one teaches
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
An important family law test case, Stanford v Stanford, was heard in the High Court in September last year. It concerned the powers of the Family Court to make orders distributing marital property following the death of one's spouse.
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Beneficial tea tree oil given all-clear
Monday, 11 March 2013
After two recent reports suggesting that exposing bacteria to tea tree oil may contribute to antibiotic resistance in humans, an international study - led by researchers at The University of Western Australia - has found no evidence that this is the case.
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Graduates find mixed results in labour market
Monday, 11 March 2013
New research on the absorption of recent graduates into the labour market has revealed wide differences in how readily graduates from various fields of study and university groups find jobs to match their level of education.
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Type 1 diabetes testing may be cheaper, faster
Friday, 8 March 2013
Work by researchers at The University of Western Australia could revolutionise testing for Type 1 diabetes around the world.
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Parkinson's partners asked to speak up
Friday, 8 March 2013
Family members of people with Parkinson's are being sought to take part in a study examining their experiences in dealing with health care professionals.
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Super nanowire composite solves 'valley of death' riddle
Thursday, 7 March 2013
In a world first, a team of researchers from Australia, China and the US has created a super strong metallic composite by harnessing the extraordinary mechanical properties of nanowires.
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Elizabeth Constable to be awarded Honorary Doctorate
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Former State Education Minister Dr Elizabeth Constable is one of several people whose contributions to society will be recognised at The University of Western Australia during its autumn graduations for 3600 students.
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Arctic ecosystem about to tip over on climate change
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Mounting evidence confirming the carbon dioxide effects of a 5º C increase in the Arctic Ocean temperature has led an international team of researchers to issue a stark warning about the perils the world faces in the near future.
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A Second Introduction to Environmental Economics
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
A new textbook has been released by Oxford University Press on Environmental Economics, co-authored by Professor Ben White, Head of the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UWA.
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A literary perspective on the experience of fire
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
In a free public talk at The University of Western Australia, Playwright David Milroy will explore some of the dimensions of fire as it has shaped his experience of the land, as a Palyku and a Western Australian.
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Rusty stirs up double trouble surprise
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
As Tropical Cyclone Rusty crossed the Pilbara coast last week, the ocean's turbidity levels exceeded the maximum range of scientists' instruments.
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MBA musician for Lakeside Symphony
Monday, 4 March 2013
Bourby Webster has always loved music. She also has a head for business. So it was no surprise she decided to combine her two passions after completing her Master of Business Administration at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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New Indigenous law pathway launched
Monday, 4 March 2013
Mature-age Indigenous people will be able to gain direct entry to The University of Western Australia's postgraduate law degree, the Juris Doctor, through a new diploma to be launched tomorrow.
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Social justice boost for Young Australian of the Year
Monday, 4 March 2013
The University of Western Australia has provided law, science and arts student Akram Azimi with a $20,000 grant to recognise his outstanding achievement as 2013 Young Australian of the Year so he can continue his award-winning community social justice work while studying at UWA.
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Iluka resources joins UWA to restore wildflower heath
Friday, 1 March 2013
The University of Western Australia and Perth-based mineral sands company, Iluka Resources, have formed a partnership to study and help rehabilitate areas of kwongan heathland in the State's mid-west.
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Huge hospital burden for kids with intellectual disability
Friday, 1 March 2013
New research has shown that children with an intellectual disability or autism are up to ten times more likely to be admitted to hospital than unaffected children.
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Colour vision link may help myopia research
Friday, 1 March 2013
A possible link between colour vision and the development of myopia - or near-sightedness - has been discovered by an international group, including a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Act local for the planet's health: experts
Friday, 1 March 2013
The idea of a planetary tipping point - where ecological systems around the world shift radically and irreversibly into decline - could lead unnecessarily to dangerous complacency or dread of catastrophe, according to an ecologist from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA students ready to enact positive change in 2013
Friday, 1 March 2013
Enactus UWA (formerly Students in Free Enterprise [SIFE]) students will begin 2013 with a two-day camp to develop their leadership skills while exploring and discussing ideas around development, poverty, and social justice.
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UWA and Swiss team win virtual teaching award
Thursday, 28 February 2013
A joint virtual reality teaching project between The University of Western Australia and the University of Applied Sciences (UAS), Western Switzerland, has been internationally recognised as the best Innovation in Case Teaching.
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Rare diseases research advances accurate treatment
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Being diagnosed with two rare life-threatening conditions at once was like being in an episode of the American TV medical drama House for Susanna Wills-Johnson, Marketing Manager at The University of Western Australia.
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Rural students succeed in Pathway to study medicine
Thursday, 28 February 2013
A total of 31 students from Karratha to Esperance commenced university studies this week as the second cohort of The University of Western Australia's "choose medicine Rural School Leaver Pathway" program.
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Advertising’s role in how young people interact with alcohol
Thursday, 28 February 2013
The most recent guidelines on appropriate alcohol consumption from the
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Mystery sharks off Rottnest shed new light on species
Thursday, 28 February 2013
The discovery of two sharks never seen before in Australian waters is set to re-write scientists' understanding of the species.
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The “tough Aussie” who reinvented the English National Opera
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
When she's travelling to work on a particularly cold London morning, Loretta Tomasi sometimes wonders what she's doing there.
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How an electronic marketing pioneer became YouTube’s Global Head of Brand Marketing
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
As Lee Hunter walks around the San Francisco offices of YouTube, he is tempted to pinch himself.
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UWA welcomes International Education report
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Federal Government recognition of the value of international education was welcomed today by The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson.
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UWA urges political parties to address higher education shortfall
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
The release of the university sector's first ever comprehensive higher education policy agenda, A Smarter Australia, has been welcomed by The University of Western Australia as a blueprint for the nation's future.
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Architecture graduate wins top Malaysian award
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Master of Architecture graduate Thur Pei Mak was recently awarded the inaugural Tan Sri Chan Sau Lai Architecture Award by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM).
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Scholarship engineers great prospects for Noongar student
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
A 20-year-old Noongar man who is a recipient of a BHP Billiton Indigenous Scholarship is about to start his fourth year of Engineering studies at The University of Western Australia.
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Impact craters may have been cradles of life
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Even comparatively small meteorite impact craters may have played a key role in the origin and evolution of early life on Earth, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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'Sleeping around' to be studied for science
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Animal biologist Christine Groom has become a ‘private investigator' as her research into Carnaby's cockatoos leads her to study their sleeping habits.
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Changes to Opening Hours in the UWA Subject Libraries
Friday, 22 February 2013
Based on student feedback we have made a number of changes to subject libraries opening hours in 2013:
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Slight climate change can reduce drought effect in wheat
Friday, 22 February 2013
Increased carbon dioxide levels caused by climate change may help wheat cope with drought, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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$3M project to map Australia's 'blue carbon' potential
Friday, 22 February 2013
Understanding the important role of Australia's coastal and marine wetlands in storing atmospheric carbon dioxide will be the focus of a new $3 million collaborative research project headed by the CSIRO and eight tertiary institutions, including The University of Western Australia.
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Royal termite romance wins study fellowship
Friday, 22 February 2013
A scientist excited by termites - and the role of termite kings in bolstering the queens' fertility - has been named a Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow and is carrying out research at The University of Western Australia.
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High achievers awarded UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Eleven of the State's highest-achieving students have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Clear-sighted research identifies genes for eye problems
Thursday, 21 February 2013
More than 45,000 people of European and Asian ancestry have taken part in a big study to gain a better understanding of the genetics behind the world's most common eye disorder.
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Geothermal energy may make Perth world-first zero-emissions city
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Perth could become the world's first geothermally cooled city with the goal of achieving zero emissions under a new $20 million Australian Government-funded CSIRO Geothermal project involving The University of Western Australia.
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Student IT Support is now available at all subject libraries and online
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Information Services (IS) has made some important changes to the way in which student IT support is delivered. It is critical to review the information below as these changes will affect you.
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UK journal features research into preterm babies' breathing issues
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
The work of internationally recognised neonatologist Jane Pillow in helping premature babies with respiratory problems has been recognised in the UK-based journal International Innovation - Healthcare Edition.
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Soil carbon study to test nitrogen gas risk
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
A study led by The University of Western Australia is investigating whether increasing soil carbon in grain production to offset greenhouse gas emissions may also increase nitrous oxide emissions, which are nearly 300 times more damaging than carbon dioxide.
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Teaching course begins at Albany
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
The new UWA Albany Master of Teaching course was launched at the UWA Albany Centre recently.
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UWA becomes a global online classroom
Monday, 18 February 2013
The first free online courses in arts and science are about to be offered at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with US Internet study pioneer, Stanford University.
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UWA scoops agricultural and resource economics awards
Monday, 18 February 2013
Staff and students at The University of Western Australia's School of Agricultural and Resource Economics have taken out five prizes at a national awards ceremony.
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Global warming affects Arctic and Antarctic regions differently
Monday, 18 February 2013
The robustness of food webs of Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems has been compared for the first time, revealing that global warming can affect the biodiversity of these ecosystems in different ways despite the similarities between them.
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New position to lead UWA international strategy
Friday, 15 February 2013
The University of Western Australia's focus on international engagement will be boosted with the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) with extensive international experience.
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Lessons learned through Indigenous partnerships
Friday, 15 February 2013
Companies working with Indigenous contractors need to invest not just in hiring such contractors, but in their ongoing training and development, according to Atlas Iron founder David Flanagan.
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Trans-Tasman action to fast track rheumatic fever vaccine
Thursday, 14 February 2013
The University of Western Australia and its affiliate, the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research have welcomed a commitment by the Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers to fast track the development of a vaccine against rheumatic fever - an important contributor to premature deaths and reduced life expectancy in Indigenous communities.
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New research fellow to boost WA mineral exploration
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
An international leader in structural geoscience has been awarded a Western Australia Research Fellowship, based at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Exploration Targeting.
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Pregnant women pedal towards diabetes solution
Monday, 11 February 2013
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are looking for another 100 or more pregnant women to join a study investigating whether exercise can help prevent gestational diabetes.
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Wembley composer wins prestigious Schenberg Music Prize
Friday, 8 February 2013
Composer Rebecca Erin Smith is off to New York to study for a Masters degree after winning The University of Western Australia's prestigious Dr Harold Schenberg Music Prize for Composition.
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Centenary poem explores 'elusive wisdom'
Thursday, 7 February 2013
While four tangible objects will be unveiled during the Alumni and Friends Weekend to launch The University of Western Australia's 2013 Centenary celebrations, a literary creation - a poem - will also make its debut.
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Racing towards a centenary chequered flag
Thursday, 7 February 2013
A team of students from The University of Western Australia is aiming to celebrate UWA's 2013 Centenary year in a bright yellow racing car.
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LUMINOUSnight spectacular to launch UWA 2013 Centenary
Thursday, 7 February 2013
The power of two million candles will transform landmark Winthrop Hall into a kaleidoscope of colour and sound tomorrow evening (Feb 8) for UWA LUMINOUSnight, a public celebration of art and culture to launch The University of Western Australia's 2013 Centenary year.
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Seek wisdom: how a 100-year-old promise became reality
Thursday, 7 February 2013
It was a university built on the back of a vision to ‘advance the wealth and prosperity of the people' and to solve pressing agricultural and other problems by means of ground-breaking research.
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Beazley Medal winner chooses UWA
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
WA's top secondary education student for 2012, Katie Dyer, has chosen to undertake The University of Western Australia's flagship course, a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
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Centenary walk tour app reveals campus treasures
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
A new walking tour App launched by The University of Western Australia invites visitors with smart phones or tablets to discover the treasures of its Crawley campus, widely regarded as the most beautiful campus in Australia.
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New Shaun Tan sundial marks 100 years of UWA
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Academy Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan, who is a graduate of The University of Western Australia, has created a strikingly colourful mosaic sundial to mark UWA's 2013 Centenary year.
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Aussie award for young French ocean scientist
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
A PhD student at The University of Western Australia who is researching marine predators of the offshore Perth Canyon has won an award from the Australian Academy of Science.
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Archaeologists cross space and time via advanced technology
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
The world's most advanced conference to discuss the use of cutting edge computer technology to model and interpret past societies is due to attract hundreds of archaeologists internationally to The University of Western Australia next month.
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Robert Drewe heads star cast for UWA Writers' Corner
Monday, 4 February 2013
Award-winning Australian novelist Robert Drewe is one of several leading writers who will help The University of Western Australia launch its 2013 Centenary celebrations this weekend with a two-day Writers' Corner at Winthrop Hall.
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Interactive Exhibit: Origami Science with Recycled Paper - 18 February to 15 March 2013
Monday, 4 February 2013
You’re invited! This February and March at the Science library we join hands, hearts and paper to build a magnificent sculpture entirely out of recycled paper. Be part of it by making part of it!
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'Change of life' coaching may blitz mood swings
Monday, 4 February 2013
Health coaching may be used to help women through the ‘change of life' - and researchers at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA) are calling for volunteers to test the benefits.
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Study seeks seniors to talk about housing problems
Monday, 4 February 2013
Is WA's ageing population being disadvantaged by laws governing housing and accommodation?
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Attackers from space to help launch LUMINOUSnight
Friday, 1 February 2013
A giant spaceship will hover over The University of Western Australia's Reid Library, a weird one-eyed flying creature will guard UWA's new Centenary sundial, and a swarm of space invaders will threaten the University Club - but only in ‘augmented reality'.
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Ecologists propose 4-point plan for global land restoration
Friday, 1 February 2013
The United Nations aims to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land world-wide by 2020 - but restoration ecologists at The University of Western Australia warn this will prove to be a significant challenge unless people understand it will take more than simply planting trees.
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UWA stars recognised in Australia Day Honours
Thursday, 31 January 2013
An internationally renowned professor and asbestos diseases specialist from The University of Western Australia has been recognised in the 2013 Australia Day honours for his outstanding commitment both to medicine and the community.
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Music CD accompanies UWA Centenary celebrations
Thursday, 31 January 2013
A musical composition inspired by The University of Western Australia's iconic Winthrop Hall is one of several new pieces of music featured on a CD created to commemorate the University's 2013 Centenary year and demonstrate UWA's leading research edge in musical composition and performance.
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UWA’s global ‘family’ – David Sinclair
Thursday, 31 January 2013
While Western Australia's wildflowers are a drawcard for visitors,
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UWA’s global ‘family’ – Marina Hughes
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Three months
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UWA’s global ‘family’ – Tim Minchin
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Tim Minchin,
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UWA’s global ‘family’ - Loretta Tomasi
Thursday, 31 January 2013
When she's travelling to work on a particularly
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UWA’s global ‘family’- Lee Hunter
Thursday, 31 January 2013
As Lee Hunter walks around the San Francisco offices of youTube, he is
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UWA's global 'family'
Thursday, 31 January 2013
More than 12,000 alumni now live overseas in more than 100 countries.
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Business leaders to discuss Australia’s productivity at UWA forum
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Economists and business leaders will examine the future of Australia's productivity and global competitiveness at an upcoming forum at The University of Western Australia.
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Miniature probes help tackle climate change
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Promising research on the use of miniature pressure probes to gauge the water status of wheat leaves could ultimately help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.
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Chickpea breakthrough aims to feed millions
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Millions of people in developing countries may benefit from a breakthrough in chickpea farming thanks to an international project involving a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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LUMINOUSnight spectacular to launch UWA 2013 Centenary
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
The power of two million candles will transform landmark Winthrop Hall into a panoramic spectacle of light and sound to launch LUMINOUSnight, a free one-night pageant of art and culture to inaugurate an event-filled 2013 Centenary Year at The University of Western Australia.
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Investigating best water practices for Perth's parks and ovals
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Scientists are trying to find out how to keep public parks and ovals green while using less water.
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UWA student named 2013 Young Australian of the Year
Friday, 25 January 2013
A refugee from war-torn Afghanistan who is studying law, science and arts at The University of Western Australia has been named 2013 Young Australian of the Year.
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UWA Albany student excels
Friday, 25 January 2013
The UWA Albany Centre held a ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of its students at the Albany Golf Club earlier this week. This was an opportunity to congratulate students who had completed courses and award prizes to those who had attained excellent academic results.
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Classics scholar explores UWA's 'lucky' heritage
Thursday, 24 January 2013
The University of Western Australia's campus is often described as one of the world's most beautiful - and an eminent UWA historian has written a book about its landmark buildings.
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Fairway ends disadvantage for program's Centenary students
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
The University of Western Australia will welcome its first group of Fairway UWA students at a special morning tea tomorrow, marking the 100th year of student enrolments at WA's first and highest-ranked university.
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Symposium to explore illuminating ideas
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Which ideas have shaped the past century and what are the new ideas that will influence the next hundred years? Leading researchers from the fields of architecture, technology and art, history, music and Australian literature will come together to discuss this question at the 2013 Manning Clark House Day of Ideas "Illuminating Thoughts – 1913, 2013, 2113" to be held at The University of Western Australia on 8 February.
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Health issues linked to nearby liquor outlets
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
People with more liquor outlets in their neighbourhood have higher levels of harmful drinking and worse mental health than those who live further away from such outlets, according to new research at The University of Western Australia.
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Unique weeping hakea to help launch UWA Centenary
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
A unique weeping hakea discovered growing five years ago near Margaret River has been chosen by UWA Friends of the Grounds to help celebrate The University of Western Australia's 2013 Centenary Year.
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Chance for some real innovation.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Last October PhD student Katrina
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UWA Business School research program to aid EnergyAustralia Swim Team
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
National sporting organisation Swimming Australia will strengthen its decision making over the next Olympic and Paralympic preparation and beyond with the assistance of researchers at the UWA Business School.
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Disadvantaged student offers double in Centenary Year
Monday, 21 January 2013
The University of Western Australia has maintained a steady rate of undergraduate first-round offers to students in its 2013 Centenary year, following last year's record and the successful introduction of UWA's flexible new courses.
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A feast of storytelling on offer at 2013 Perth Writers Festival
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Leading authors Margaret Atwood, Anna Funder, Jared Diamond, Ahdaf Soueif, Robert Dessaix, China Mieville and Lawrence Norfolk will join a host of national and international writers for readings, talks, debates, and workshops at next month's 2013 Perth Writers Festival at the University of Western Australia.
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Study shows kids influenced by sport ads for alcohol, fast food
Thursday, 17 January 2013
The impact on children of alcohol and fast-food advertising in sports sponsorship is concerning health experts at The University of Western Australia.
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Medals add up for spinning UWA mathematician
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
A leading mathematician from The University of Western Australia who uses her interest in spinning wool to teach students about matrices has added another major award to her already impressive tally.
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Ocean heatwave decimates vital WA seaweed habitat
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
The decimation of a seaweed that provides vital habitat for an interdependent web of marine species off the WA coast, as a consequence of a record ocean heatwave, has been revealed in a paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B today (16 January).
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Former student's stellar $2M gift to boost SKA science
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
A former science student of The University of Western Australia has donated $2 million to fund a new research position that will help shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in the Universe.
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International research into disease, water and oral health get funding boost
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
The global rise of chronic inflammatory non-communicable diseases; technologies to assess water resources in a changing climate; and reducing international inequality in oral health are three research projects that have attracted Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) funding.
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'Wicked' problems devastate pristine Coral Reef
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Human activity - rather than climate change - has been found to be the main cause of catastrophic devastation to a southern Indian Ocean coral reef system similar to Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef.
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Openness to new ideas key to vibrant Indigenous future
Friday, 11 January 2013
Over 200 delegates to the Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at The University of Western Australia last month attended a Conference dinner hosted by Channel 10 newsreader Narelda Jacobs and featuring filmmaker and director Warwick Thornton.
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Baby sharks play dead to avoid predators
Thursday, 10 January 2013
A recent discovery about shark behavior by marine scientists at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute may help researchers to develop an effective shark repellent.
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Holistic approach and collaboration key to Indigenous affairs: Minister
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Western Australia's Indigenous Affairs Minister has told The University of Western Australia's Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference the best educational outcomes for Indigenous students come as a result of collaboration between both government and the private sector, and between various government departments.
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Study finds genetic collagen link to serious eye disease
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
A major national and international genetic eye disease research project led by Australian researchers has identified a family of genes related to collagen that influence corneal thickness and disease risk. The cornea is the transparent outer covering of the eye.
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Genetics discovery to help fight deadly fever
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Scientists - including a geneticist at The University of Western Australia - are a step closer to developing a vaccine against a fatally infectious parasite carried in the bite of sandflies.
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Inherited retinal disease research may lead to treatment
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Inherited retinal disease is a major cause of vision impairment in early life - and a researcher at The University of Western Australia hopes a study in which he was involved will contribute towards the development of a drug-based treatment.
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Vast energy flow detected at centre of Milky Way Galaxy
Monday, 7 January 2013
A million times more energy than emitted from a dying star's supernova explosion has been detected in a huge outflow of charged particles from the centre of Earth's Milky Way galaxy, says a study co-authored by a leading astrophysicist from The University of Western Australia.
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Experts prove jellyfish numbers unchanged
Friday, 4 January 2013
Despite widespread belief that the world's jellyfish population is exploding, a new international study suggests that there is no real evidence of a global increase in jellyfish over the past two centuries.
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UWA Islam expert honoured for international human rights
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Professor Samina Yasmeen, Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for Muslim States and Societies, has been named a Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
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Hearing, cancer and kidney disease research benefit from funding
Thursday, 20 December 2012
The creation of devices to reconstruct and repair damaged ear drums is among several areas of research at The University of Western Australia to attract new Federal Government funding. The others are melanoma and breast cancer genetics, and the care of kidney transplant patients.
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Shark Bay lessons may help save Florida Bay
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Both Shark Bay, Western Australia and Florida Bay, Miami, are home to subtropical marine environments with similar geological chemical and biological characteristics but, according to The University of Western Australia's leading marine ecologist, we're not taking advantage of science that could lead to better sustainable management of these bays.
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Brain training could save distracted drivers from road accidents
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
It happens to most of us at some point - our eyes are on the road, our mind starts to wander, and several kilometres down the road we're either snapping out of it ... or involved in a road accident.
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25th Annual PhD Conference in Economics and Business
Monday, 17 December 2012
More than thirty students from Australia and New Zealand gathered at The University of Western Australia's Business School for the 25th Annual PhD Conference in Economics and Business.
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Symposium highlights UWA research links with China
Monday, 17 December 2012
Food security, water, medicine, energy, culture and commerce are some of the agenda topics for a high-level, four-day conference at The University of Western Australia today.
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Festive season social support crucial to older adults
Monday, 17 December 2012
Tapping into social support could help reduce suicidal thoughts among older adults, according to new research at The University of Western Australia.
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Plants point to planetary richness
Friday, 14 December 2012
In a world-first study of its kind, a team of 102 international researchers has painted a picture of the richness of arthropod diversity in a tropical forest - and highlighted the complex co-dependencies between plants and animals.
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Indonesian Ministry signs resources training deal
Thursday, 13 December 2012
A new program to deliver education, training and capacity-building for Indonesia's mining, oil, gas and technology sectors was signed today in a Memorandum of Understanding at The University of Western Australia.
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Christmas comes early to Acacia Prison
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Christmas cheer came a fortnight early for about 100 Acacia prison inmates who were treated to carols and other songs performed by The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Singers at the Wooroloo medium security facility today.
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UWA welcomes $7.5 million for new Minerals Research Institute
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
A State Government announcement of $7.5 million over three years to establish a new Minerals Research Institute in WA has been welcomed by The University of Western Australia.
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Diesel fumes increase risk of childhood brain tumours
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
A link between brain tumours in children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth has been found by researchers at The University of Western Australia-affiliated Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (TICHR).
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for major international literary prize
Monday, 10 December 2012
UWA Publishing book The Walls of Delhi by Uday Prakash, translated by Jason Grunebaum, has been shortlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2013.
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Higher emergency admissions for depressed older men
Monday, 10 December 2012
Depressed older men are twice as likely as those not suffering depression to be admitted to hospital, according to a study published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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UWA gets green light for major shark research
Friday, 7 December 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia today welcomed the Western Australian Government's decision to allocate $646,000 over two years to fund three major studies into shark detection and deterrents.
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Microscope in a needle expert elected to world body
Friday, 7 December 2012
The University of Western Australia's Director of the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, Winthrop Professor David Sampson, has been elected a Fellow of the international authority on optics and photonics, the prestigious Optical Society (OSA).
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UWA arts/law students win Prime Minister's Awards
Friday, 7 December 2012
Two Arts/Law students at The University of Western Australia have been recognised in the 2013 Prime Minister's Australia Asia Awards.
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Admissions Office Festive Season hours
Friday, 7 December 2012
Although the majority of the University will be closed for two weeks around the Christmas and New Year period, UWA Admissions and Prospective Students Office staff will be available to help answer any queries about entry requirements and changing TISC preferences on the following dates:
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Year 12 TISC information evening
Friday, 7 December 2012
To help alleviate any confusion and anxiety students (and parents) may be experiencing in the lead up to 31 December release of WACE results, we're inviting you and your son or daughter to attend a ‘Make the Most of your WACE' information evening.
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Summer School Studio registrations extended
Friday, 7 December 2012
Do you know any budding architects or design students heading into Year 12 in 2013? Applications have been extended for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) 2013 Summer School Studio, where students will have the opportunity to learn the design principles behind architecture, landscape architecture and urban design over the summer school holidays.
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Opportunity for students to get involved in the Perth Festival
Friday, 7 December 2012
Is your son or daughter an aspiring film director? The Perth International Arts Festival is offering an exciting opportunity for students to take part in the 2013 Perth Festival.
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Live on campus - University Hall update
Friday, 7 December 2012
Construction of new student accommodation and facilities at UWA continues to progress well with significant activity well underway at University Hall (formerly Currie Hall).
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Important dates for prospective students
Friday, 7 December 2012
If your son or daughter has applied to UWA for Semester 1, 2013, following are some important dates you should be aware of:
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Year 12 TISC information evening this Thursday
Friday, 7 December 2012
To help alleviate any confusion and anxiety students may be experiencing in the lead up to the 31 December release of WACE results, we're inviting Year 12 students and their parents to attend a ‘Make the Most of your WACE' information evening. Teachers and career advisers are also welcome to attend.
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Opportunity for students to get involved with the Perth International Arts Festival
Friday, 7 December 2012
Do you know any students who are keen to pursue a career in the film industry? The Perth International Arts Festival is offering an exciting opportunity for students to take part in the 2013 Perth Festival.
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Professional Learning Seminars: History teachers
Friday, 7 December 2012
The Centre for WA History at The University of Western Australia will once again run a series of Professional Learning Seminars on the Australian Curriculum: History in February.
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Important dates for prospective students
Friday, 7 December 2012
Following are some important dates your students should be aware of. If you have a final school newsletter going out to parents before the end of the school year, please include these where possible:
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Year 12 TISC information evening this Thursday
Friday, 7 December 2012
Congratulations to all Year 12 students on the completion of your exams and high school studies. While it's important you take a well-deserved break and celebrate this significant milestone, it's a good idea to start preparing for the release of your WACE results at the end of December.
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Summer School Studio registrations extended
Friday, 7 December 2012
Calling all budding architects and design students heading into Year 12 in 2013! Applications have been extended for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) 2013 Summer School Studio where you will have the opportunity to learn the design principles behind architecture, landscape architecture and urban design in the summer school holidays.
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Get involved in the 2013 Perth Festival
Friday, 7 December 2012
Are you an aspiring movie director or do you have a friend who is keen to pursue a career in the film industry? The Perth International Arts Festival is offering an exciting opportunity for students to take part in the 2013 program.
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Important dates for prospective students
Friday, 7 December 2012
As well as the all-important Christmas and New Year's celebrations, there are some other key dates you should be aware of:
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UWA Students Light Up the Silver Screen
Thursday, 6 December 2012
On Thursday 22 November 2012 the University of Western Australia’s Communications and Media Studies department hosted the ‘Stories from the Silver Screen’ Showcase Screening.
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Landscape Architecture student wins WA Water Award
Thursday, 6 December 2012
On Friday 30 November at a gala dinner at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, final year Landscape Architecture student, Laura Thwaites, was awarded the WA Undergraduate Water Prize (as part of the Australian Water Association (AWA) Water Awards 2012).
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Conference told self-determination vital for strong indigenous future
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Indigenous people must avoid relying on government to "fix" their social and economic problems and take a leading role in driving sustainable economic development, a national Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at The University of Western Australia was told this week.
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Feasibility study to explore UWA Pilbara potential
Thursday, 6 December 2012
The WA Government has announced funding of $675,000 for The University of Western Australia to conduct a feasibility study examining the potential of a UWA research, executive education and outreach facility in the Pilbara.
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Medical graduate is UWA's 4th Rhodes Scholar in two years
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
A 23-year-old medical graduate from The University of Western Australia with a passion for working with children and mental health issues has been named one of Australia's three Rhodes Scholars at Large.
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Arsenic in drinking water linked to lung disease
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
A new study, led by an environmental health researcher from The University of Western Australia, has uncovered likely mechanisms for the link between arsenic in drinking water and increased risk of developing chronic lung disease.
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Been cheating? It's written all over your face
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found a kernel of truth in the idea that unfaithfulness can be judged just by looking at a stranger's face.
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Call for Indigenous knowledge to secure nation's future
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Australia must invest in Indigenous knowledge systems to secure the country's social and economic future, the Dean of The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies, Winthrop Professor Jill Milroy, told a national Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at UWA this week.
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Indigenous business leader urges careers - not just a job
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
It's time Australia's "blackfellas" started talking about having careers, not just a job, leading Indigenous business leader Neil Willmett told more than 300 delegates at this week's national Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Education seen as key to Indigenous regional empowerment
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Leading West Australian Aboriginal MP Ben Wyatt has called for greater empowerment of Indigenous communities in self-determination and governance at this week's national Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at The University of Western Australia.
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New Shell EMI Chair to strengthen offshore petroleum research
Monday, 3 December 2012
Oceans engineer Professor David White from The University of Western Australia has been appointed new Shell EMI Professorial Chair in Offshore Engineering to strengthen world-class research and education in WA's offshore petroleum industry.
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Urgent call for Indigenous tax reform in mining boom
Monday, 3 December 2012
Australia must reform legal and tax laws that stop Indigenous people from benefitting fully from the nation's mining boom, leading Indigenous scholar Professor Marcia Langton AM told an Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Further genetic evidence link to birth weight, adult health
Monday, 3 December 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with international colleagues, have identified four new genetic regions that influence birth weight providing further evidence that genes as well as maternal nutrition are important for growth in the womb.
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New features in TRIM
Saturday, 1 December 2012
In last year’s edition of IMpress we told you about the upgrade of TRIM to version 7.
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What do you mean “It’s been destroyed”?
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Ever wondered how long your information needs to be retained?
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UWA Centenary - online exhibition
Saturday, 1 December 2012
ARMS have been successful in obtaining a Centenary Grant to develop an on‐line exhibition to showcase some
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University archives goes national
Saturday, 1 December 2012
The University Archives was recently approached to provide material for another Centenary event, this
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Welcome to the Chocolate Frog Club!
Saturday, 1 December 2012
ARMS would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest EDM converts Student
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TRIM Super users!
Saturday, 1 December 2012
This year, ARMS would like to acknowledge and thank the following UWA staff
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We're gonna need a bigger boat
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Way back in 1998 when TRIM was first implemented, the numbering pattern for general documents was set to
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Royalties make mining suffer: Expert
Friday, 30 November 2012
The minerals royalty system is economically inefficient and leads to sub-optimal exploitation of mineral resources in WA, according to a leading industry commentator.
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National prize for young UWA chemist
Friday, 30 November 2012
A chemist from The University of Western Australia who is studying the roles that carbohydrates play in nature has received one of the nation's most significant awards for chemistry.
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UWA scholars elected to prestigious fellowship
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Three academics from The University of Western Australia are among 22 leading scholars elected as 2012 Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities - one of the highest honours available for achievement in the humanities in Australia.
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New book aims to transform Indigenous social work
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Social workers from around Australia have contributed ground-breaking cultural learnings to a new book which could change the face of Indigenous social work in Australia.
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Study to examine how home owners prepare for bushfires
Thursday, 29 November 2012
As the bushfire season approaches, a researcher at The University of Western Australia is looking at the links between people's attachment to their homes and how well they prepare their properties for bushfires.
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Degraded environment leads to social problems
Thursday, 29 November 2012
An individual’s problems can’t be treated in isolation from that person’s family, friends and community.
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Funding feat for the centenary and beyond
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Despite anticipated cuts in research income, UWA has had great success this month with the annual round of major government funding.
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Possibilities in powerhouse Pilbara
Thursday, 29 November 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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A new (and ancient) side to the oil and gas island
Thursday, 29 November 2012
The unique archaeology of Barrow Island – much of it frozen in time 7,000 years ago – is the subject of the biggest ARC Discovery grant awarded in Australia this year.
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UWA in the Australia- Asia-US strategic triangle
Thursday, 29 November 2012
We are always delighted to welcome international visitors to our campus, but the recent visit of United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, was a particularly special occasion.
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Clinton visits UWA
Thursday, 29 November 2012
A flying visit to Perth by the world’s most powerful woman, Hilary Clinton, included an evening at UWA.
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Student friends vie for title
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Three of the four finalists for WA Young Australian of the Year are UWA Law students – and they are all friends who support each other’s campaigns.
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The best research comes from the heart
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Our medical scientists are doing their best to ensure we have healthy hearts.
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Making fun of the tax system
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Two final year undergraduates have made paying tax seem like fun.
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Old girls’ network boosts research
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Women were among the first students at UWA in 1913. Yet is was another 10 years before these graduates would be admitted into their chosen professions.
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Trial treatment for disfiguring scars
Thursday, 29 November 2012
By Anke van Eekelen
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Centenary starts with the blaze of 200 million candles
Thursday, 29 November 2012
There isn’t a ticket in town that can match it.
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Special staff celebration
Thursday, 29 November 2012
The Alumni Weekend marks the beginning of the Centenary of students at UWA.
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The long (anticipated) weekend
Thursday, 29 November 2012
The Alumni Weekend will be an inspiring showcase for all the best the University has to offer – as well as a darn good party.
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How do you fit a century between two covers?
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Jenny Gregory makes no apology for the people or events that may have been left out of the Centenary history she has edited.
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Cupcakes and conversation
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Everything you wanted to know about the Centenary … or a good excuse for cake!
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A workforce of good sports
Thursday, 29 November 2012
UWA staff did it in Gangnam Style. The fifth annual Staff Sports and Fun Day opened with the parade of competitors stopped in its tracks by the Business School’s performance of the South Korean pop star’s dance – which fellow South Korean, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, has dubbed “a force for world peace.
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Eyes wide open to role of genes in sight
Thursday, 29 November 2012
The genes associated with common eye diseases such as glaucoma and myopia are the focus of a unique collaboration between three of the world’s top ophthalmologists.
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Recruit online
Thursday, 29 November 2012
A new online recruitment system (e-Recruit) will be implemented throughout the university in February 2013.
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May takes on the CO2 challenge
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Carbon dioxide is one of the world’s big enemies – and Eric May has become a hero in the fight against it.
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Scholarship winners stay the distance
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Winning a Pritchard Francis scholarship seems to ensure employment after graduation.
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The last word: Old memories of young students are joyous ones
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Old memories of young students are joyous ones
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UWA researchers to share $1m grant for early HIV detection
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
A research team from The University of Western Australia's School of Paediatrics and Child Health (SPACH) has won a slice of a $1 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to fund an international study which could lead to earlier and more effective treatment of HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Big rise in UWA rural medical graduates
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
More rural medical graduates than ever before took their professional oath at The University of Western Australia last weekend, and numbers will rise again next year under UWA's successful Rural Student Recruitment Program.
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Riding the crowded dragon's back: How will Australia fare?
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Australia needs to focus on improving its competitive position if it is to capitalise on the benefits of the Asian Century, the closing session at The University of Western Australia's In the Zone conference heard yesterday.
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Culture in the zone: a complex undertaking
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
The approach to sharing culture within the Asian zone must be specific and focused rather than broad and all-encompassing, according to the Artistic Director of the Perth International Arts Festival, Jonathan Holloway.
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Asia strengthens research competition
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Significant growth in research and development investment and the transformation of universities over the past two decades have put Australia in a strong position, however the momentum must be continued if Australia is to become a global education hub.
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Researcher wins grant to probe spinal complications
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
A researcher from The University of Western Australia has won a $100,000 grant from WA's Raine Medical Research Foundation to investigate rates and predictors of complications in spinal surgery.
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Yr 11 students wanted for Summer Design Studio 2013
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Current Yr 11 students with an interest in architecture, urban design or landscape architecture are being invited to take part in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) Summer Schools' Studio 2013.
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NearMap now available to UWA users
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Information Services is pleased to announce that NearMap is now available to UWA staff and students as a subscribed resource.
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WA Premier criticises Asian Century White Paper
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
The Australian Government's Asian Century White Paper was yesterday criticised by the Hon. Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia, as being flawed and incomplete.
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Challenges and opportunities for Australia in supplying services to China
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Australia's trade flows with China, heavily skewed towards resources and manufactured goods, could be complemented by increased trade in services, business leaders said today.
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Market distortions a key challenge in Asian century
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Countries needed to work together to address market-distorting behaviour that had the potential to limit the competitiveness of companies in the services sector, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told today.
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Water sensitive research hub set to change urban design
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
The Perth Research Hub for an innovative new research centre that will focus on engineering, the social sciences and humanities, ecology, urban design and urban climatology, and water resources technology has been officially launched at The University of Western Australia by the State Minister for Water, Bill Marmion.
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Innovation and change the key to unlocking Asian century
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Innovation and change will be the hallmarks of the Australian companies that succeed in the Asian century, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told today.
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New UWA Scholarship to help Myanmar rebuild
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Building capacity through education to help the emerging Indian Ocean nation of Myanmar achieve its potential in the Asian Century is the key to a scholarship announced jointly today by The University of Western Australia and Woodside Energy.
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Mutual interdependence: security and trade
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Getting the balance right between the opportunities present in trade, and a realistic appraisal of the strategic threats that may lie in the future, is the perennial challenge of foreign policy, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia has heard.
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Cross-cultural leadership essential for Asian Century success
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Australia's ability to capitalise on the Asian Century will depend on strong cross-cultural leadership that is built on the foundations of trust and relationships, according to the one of the Task Force members of the Australian Government's Asian Century White Paper.
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Centre for Energy: 4 positions Opened for Application
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
UWA Centre for Energy has advertised four job positions, which are now opened for application. These four positions, two from the general and academic streams, respectively, are as below:
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The power to ride to work
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
The University is providing free parking and free fuel for up to 16 staff or students ... as long as you ride an electric bike.
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Australia has a role in prolonging Asian financial growth
Monday, 26 November 2012
Australia can play a key role in prolonging the growth of Asian economies through the provision of professional, legal, financial and wealth management services as well as capital, according to global finance experts at today's In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Perth now a diversified, globally significant city
Monday, 26 November 2012
Perth has well and truly left its "branch office town" tag behind and become a city that is globally and regionally integrated, and significant for more than just its minerals and resources sector.
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Partnerships the key to capacity building in Asia
Monday, 26 November 2012
Partnerships across sectors are critical to addressing the range of social and economic difficulties inherent in many Asia-Pacific countries, international aid and philanthropy experts said today.
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China story has a long way to run
Monday, 26 November 2012
Growth in China's economy is continuing and will offer ongoing long-term opportunities for Australia, according to the Managing Director, China, Rio Tinto, Mr Ian Bauert.
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The economies of the Asian century will continue to flourish
Monday, 26 November 2012
Opportunities for Australia in the Asian century will not be limited to the economic powerhouses of China and India, with strength in the ASEAN (Association of South East Nations) countries increasingly providing growth prospects.
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Mythbusting scientists 'undiscover' fantasy island
Friday, 23 November 2012
A team of Australian and international scientists including a geologist from The University of Western Australia has ‘undiscovered' a mysterious south Pacific island recorded on world maps for more than a decade.
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International team discover clue to devastating disease
Friday, 23 November 2012
A new form of iron may hold the clue that leads to treatment for a fatal inherited nervous system disease that can cause gait disturbance, speech problems, heart disease, diabetes and other symptoms.
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UWA's physics gems sparkle
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Two internationally acclaimed physicists from The University of Western Australia have clocked up another big award in recognition of their work on precision electromagnetic measurement.
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In the Zone: Prepare for the Asian century
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Media representatives are invited to attend the In the Zone Conference at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall on Monday 26 November and Tuesday 27 November 2012.
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Albany teaching courses give great southern professionals a new lease on life
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Demand from Great Southern professionals wanting to switch to a career in teaching has prompted The University of Western Australia's Albany Centre to offer new Master of Teaching courses from next year.
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Raine Foundation announces medical research grants
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
The Raine Medical Research Foundation has awarded seven Priming Grants for the two year period 2013-2014, with a funding allocation of $726,000 to:
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Diabetes Australia grant for promising researcher
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
A researcher whose aim is to encourage certain stem cells to become insulin-secreting cells - and cure diabetes - has won a Diabetes Australia grant.
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Engineering scholarship celebrates 10 years
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics has celebrated a 10-year partnership with leading civil and structural engineering consultancy Pritchard Francis.
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UWA hails business commitment to education and leadership
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
High-profile business leaders joined senior executives from The University of Western Australia last night in a celebration of the University and UWA Business School at a cocktail party hosted by Business School Board Chairman Dr Mark Barnaba and his wife Paige at their home.
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Monitoring effects of screen-media on children's health
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
A new study will examine the impact of cumulative use of screen-based technologies such as the Internet, online video gaming, social media and social network sites on the mental health of children.
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Hungry world to benefit from biggest wheat grower's legacy
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Helping to feed a hungry planet is the aim of two agricultural science students from The University of Western Australia - and their work has earned each of them a Sir Eric Smart Scholarship. The late Sir Eric Smart was once the world's largest individual wheat grower.
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New Indonesian scholarships prepare for Asian century
Monday, 19 November 2012
Indonesian culture and language studies in the ‘Asian Century' have been boosted at The University of Western Australia, which from 2013 will offer new scholarships in honour of the Vice-President of Indonesia, His Excellency Professor Dr Boediono.
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UWA people make finals of Australian of Year for WA
Monday, 19 November 2012
Graduates, staff members and students from The University of Western Australia have been recognised as finalists in this year's Australian of the Year Awards for WA, which will be announced on Saturday 24 November.
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How do mood or memory issues affect multi-tasking?
Monday, 19 November 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are seeking healthy volunteers over the age of 60 for a study into how mood or memory problems affect ability to do two things at once.
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UWA launches virtual dentistry
Friday, 16 November 2012
The University of Western Australia's School of Dentistry is the first in Australia to introduce cutting-edge technology into dental training with a machine that creates a realistic sense of touch in a virtual environment to simulate dental procedures.
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Greenland hot property for Australian miners
Friday, 16 November 2012
Global warming in Greenland is shaping up to be a golden goose for the international mining industry.
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UWA researchers bloom in young tall poppy awards
Friday, 16 November 2012
Three leading researchers from The University of Western Australia and its affiliates, the Lions Eye Institute and WA Institute for Medical Research, are among the winners of this year's WA Young Tall Poppy Awards.
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UWA introduces fighter pilot technology to dentistry
Thursday, 15 November 2012
The University of Western Australia's School of Dentistry will tomorrow (Friday 16 November) be among the first in Australia to launch cutting-edge technology to dental training, creating a virtual environment to simulate dental procedures.
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New polar research provides vital information for planet
Thursday, 15 November 2012
The ways in which climate change affects polar regions are being researched by a soil scientist from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA graduate wins RACGP General Practice Registrar of the Year Award 2012
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Dr Catherine Engelke, a UWA medical graduate, recently was presented the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) General Practice Registrar of the Year Award 2012.
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Who inspired you to install your solar PV panels?
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Assistant Professor Chunbo Ma from the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UWA becomes one of the five Australian young economists who have won the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award in 2012.
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Model Solar Challenge zooms into UWA
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Teams from over 30 Western Australian schools descended on The University of Western Australia (UWA) recently as the Model Solar Challenge took place on the campus for the first time, thanks to the support of the UWA Young Engineers Club (UWAYE), UWA’s Aspire program and the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Surprise finding will help treat genetic disorder
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
A completely unexpected X chromosome-linked disorder has been identified in a big international study published this week in Nature Genetics.
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World-leading archaeologist appointed Kimberley rock art Chair
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
A leading world expert in Indigenous archaeology has been appointed as the inaugural Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art at The University of Western Australia.
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Perth USAsia Centre launched
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton tonight took part in the launch of the Perth USAsia Centre, a new West Australian-based institution aimed at strengthening ties between the United States, Australia and the Asian region.
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for NSW Premier’s History Prize
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Mr Big of Bankstown: The Scandalous Fitzpatrick and Browne Affair by Andrew Moore has been shortlisted for the New South Wales Community and Regional History Prize in the 2012 NSW Premier's History Awards.
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Upcoming forum: Habits of High Performing Boards
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
An upcoming forum convened by the UWA Business School's Graduate Management Association (GMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, will feature Dr Michael Chaney AO, Margaret Sears AO and Michael Smith discussing board leadership, culture and performance.
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Barrow Island time-capsule to unlock early Australian history
Monday, 12 November 2012
An international research team led by The University of Western Australia is about to unlock an unprecedented 45,000-year history from the unique archaeological time capsule that is Barrow Island, one of the largest islands lying off Australia's north-west coast.
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Inaugural Kimberley rock art Chair to be announced
Monday, 12 November 2012
The appointment of the inaugural Kimberley Foundation Ian Potter Chair in Rock Art at The University of Western Australia will be announced at a formal ceremony at UWA on Wednesday.
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Our technology keeps the world in safe hands
Monday, 12 November 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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New-fangled faculty
Monday, 12 November 2012
The new Faculty of Science is a classic case of ‘less is more’. The two Science faculties, Life and Physical Sciences and Natural and Agricultural Sciences, have merged to form one Faculty of Science under the leadership of the Dean, Winthrop Professor Tony O’Donnell.
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Computer game is serious fun
Monday, 12 November 2012
A group of Computer Science students has spent the semester creating an iPad game, Alien Invaders.
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A University for city and country
Monday, 12 November 2012
Recent events reflect our University’s commitment to Western Australia and our mission to serve all West Australians whether they live in metropolitan or rural and remote areas.
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Win for space explosions expert
Monday, 12 November 2012
A UWA astrophysicist who delves into some of the most violent events in the universe has won a prestigious scholarship to Israel.
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Rhodes Scholar grown in Bunbury, nurtured at UWA
Monday, 12 November 2012
The path to David Sherwood’s Rhodes Scholarship began with an earlier award, the UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship.
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State support for science down south
Monday, 12 November 2012
The Great Southern has a new world-class science facility.
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People skills come before prescriptions
Monday, 12 November 2012
What makes the perfect pharmacist ? It seems it’s a combination between an astute scientist and a genial talk show host.
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A sense of the Swan
Monday, 12 November 2012
A United Nations initiative is introducing Perth teenagers to historical, cultural, scientific and artistic perspectives of the Swan River.
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Desert wetland inspires project
Monday, 12 November 2012
The work of UWA scientists, Indigenous artists and benevolent alumni will come together in exhibitions in Alice Springs and Nevada over the next few years.
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The power to ride to work
Monday, 12 November 2012
The University is providing free parking and free fuel for up to 16 staff or students … as long as you ride an electric bike.
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Nano-materials for human health
Monday, 12 November 2012
Two PhD candidates’ research is being enriched by fellowships from the Australian Nanotechnology Network.
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Beating cancer on bicycles
Monday, 12 November 2012
It was a weekend for inspiration, not just perspiration.
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Sports support overseas schools
Monday, 12 November 2012
African students and their friends and families have raised $9,500 for schools in Malawi.Last month, they hosted a day of sports and fun on Riley Oval with volleyball, soccer, petanque, novelty games, a sausage sizzle, face painting, robot activities and a stall selling African crafts and curios.
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Volunteers keep our campuses safe
Monday, 12 November 2012
Children, cadavers and chemicals may not seem related but they all have associated risks.
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Fat Man’s story of fit men and women
Monday, 12 November 2012
Like most teenagers, a long-legged teenager from Northam High School enjoyed the O-Week activities in 1943.
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The last word: What price humanities research?
Monday, 12 November 2012
By Winthrop Professor Philippa MaddernDirector, ARC Centre of Excellence for History of Emotions
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Charles Dickens: 200 Years On
Friday, 9 November 2012
Professor Kieran Dolin, Discipline Chair of English and Cultural Studies, has collaborated with Scholars' Centre staff to put together an exhibition of Library resources to mark the bicentenary of Charles Dickens' birth.
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New Australian telescope set to find 700,000 galaxies
Friday, 9 November 2012
Australia's newest radio telescope is predicted to find an unprecedented 700,000 new galaxies, say scientists - including astronomers from The University of Western Australia - planning for CSIRO's next-generation Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP).
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Kimberley rock art mysteries explained
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Rock Art archaeologist, Adjunct Associate Professor June Ross from The University of Western Australia, will reveal the findings of a three-year archaeological project in the northwest Kimberley at a public lecture on Thursday 15 November 2012.
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UWA teams top WA Innovator Awards
Thursday, 8 November 2012
The discovery of a new treatment for the incurable muscle-wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) has won the top prize for a medical research team from The University of Western Australia at the 2012 WA Innovator of the Year Awards announced today.
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Innovation, global consumption, and proactive behaviour the focus of new ARC-funded projects
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia's Business School will be embarking on five new projects with the assistance of funding received in the latest round of Australian Research (ARC) Council Discovery Project grants.
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Funding boost launches Perth's premier arts festival
Thursday, 8 November 2012
This year's spectacular Perth International Arts Festival - an annual event founded by The University of Western Australia - aims to outshine last year's triumph with a summer feast of world-class acts and events thanks to an extra $1.5 million contribution from Lotterywest.
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World-class research at new UWA Albany Science Centre
Thursday, 8 November 2012
The Great Southern has a new world-class Science building to support the research and teaching and learning programs of the UWA presence in Albany.
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UWA's first medical graduates celebrate 50th anniversary
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The first students to complete their degree in medicine at The University of Western Australia's new Medical School, rather than having to study interstate or overseas, are celebrating 50 years since they became doctors.
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WA researchers help worldwide genetic study of inflammatory bowel disease
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Western Australians suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have contributed to a large-scale international genetic research project that has moved a step closer to understanding the causes of these diseases and potential basis of some complications from treatment.
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Personal skills help win national pharmacy student award
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
A student who combines communication skills, empathy and warmth with scientific knowledge has been named National Pharmacy Student of the Year.
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UWA Motorsport team unveils clever design
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The clever design of uniquely integrated parts to achieve performance vehicle dynamics is the secret weapon The University of Western Australia's Motorsport Team is hoping will give it the edge in the Society of Automotive Engineers Formula competition next month.
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How Australia was nearly French - new book
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
A new book that explains how close Australia came to being a French colony instead of British will be launched on Friday at The University of Western Australia by the wife of the Governor of Western Australia, Mrs Tonya McCusker.
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Sale of family home to benefit UWA students
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
A riverside Peppermint Grove property will be auctioned on Saturday as part of a generous bequest to The University of Western Australia.
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Major award for global change scientist
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
The ability of a world-renowned oceans scientist to inform the media and the wider community about his work has won a prestigious international award.
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Traditional 'topping out' marks major milestone for new University Hall
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
A ‘topping out' ceremony has marked the start of the final phase of construction of University Hall, The University of Western Australia's new student accommodation development.
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UWA wins big share of national research funding
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
The University of Western Australia strengthened its reputation as the state's leading research institution with the announcement of a total of $21.7 million in Federal Government major grants awarded by the Australian Research Council.
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Scientist investigates human links to endangered Chinese monkeys
Monday, 5 November 2012
A Swiss primatologist who arrived at The University of Western Australia in April to work in the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology probably won't mind too much if his students start ‘monkeying around' occasionally in class.
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Scientists' role in swaying public opinion studied
Monday, 5 November 2012
Whatever their political persuasion, people are more likely to believe that global warming is caused by humans if they find out that most climate change scientists believe this is the case.
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Healthdirect study highlights lack of after-hours care
Monday, 5 November 2012
A study examining the appropriateness of referrals to the Royal Perth Hospital emergency department by the national telephone triage service healthdirect has spotlighted the lack of access to after-hours health care.
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Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE Establishes “The Terry Wall Student Best Paper Award”
Monday, 5 November 2012
Winthrop Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE, UWA’s Foundation Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Centre for Energy, has established "The Zhangs Foundation" with the Australia and New Zealand Section of The Combustion Institute to encourage young and able engineering and science students to take a productive and enjoyable research career in combustion science and technology.
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W/Prof. Eric May of UWA Centre for Energy Awarded 2012 “The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year”
Monday, 5 November 2012
The Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Julia Gillard and Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator The Hon Chris Evans, presented the 2012 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science on 31 October 2012 in the Great Hall of Parliament House.
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Thirst-busting geophysics
Monday, 5 November 2012
By Sally-Ann Jones
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Starry night for UWA researchers
Monday, 5 November 2012
The night when the winners were crowned in the 2012 Western Australian Scientist of the Year Awards was a starry one for our University, with a UWA program and researchers taking out five of the seven categories.
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Making a difference
Monday, 5 November 2012
I have just returned from a successful visit to the United Kingdom and the United States, where, with the support of the team from Development and Alumni Relations, I had the pleasure of meeting some of our alumni who are forging successful careers overseas.
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Contributions gratefully received
Monday, 5 November 2012
A senior diversity officer, a lawyer, a mathematician and an architect from UWA have won national Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.The award winners were:
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Green grass for GO!
Monday, 5 November 2012
The more grass kids have to play on at school, the more active they are.This is what Dr Karen Martin and her team from the School of Population Health discovered in their year-long study of more than 400 Year Six students in 27 government-funded Perth primary schools.
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Remembering Pinjarra
Monday, 5 November 2012
Exactly 178 years ago, a horrific event took place between the Noongar people and soldiers – ‘red coats’ – led by Governor James Stirling.
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Indigenous people use science to investigate their heritage
Monday, 5 November 2012
Imagine being a Noongar man and finding a quartz artefact that was most likely tossed away by one of your ancestors anywhere between 19,000 and 30,000 years ago.
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Not just a lot of hot air
Monday, 5 November 2012
You could be forgiven for thinking that the world has suddenly become very concerned about burping sheep.
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Sheep get the lavender blues
Monday, 5 November 2012
A flock of merino sheep at UWA’s research farm at Wundowie are helping scientists understand more about a condition that affects millions of people around the world every year.
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Uniview editor’s new book
Monday, 5 November 2012
Uniview editor Trea Wiltshire has written more than a dozen illustrated history and travel books and her most recent – A Stroll Through Colonial Hong Kong – takes readers through the buildings and places, monuments and relics that reflect the history of the international city that was restored to China in 1997.
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Medical students on song
Monday, 5 November 2012
“Music is the medicine of the mind,” according to American playwright John Logan.And a group of medicine students would heartily agree. They have formed the new WA Medical Students Orchestra and rehearse every week in the Music School with music students as guest conductors.
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China calling
Monday, 5 November 2012
Tudou, Weibo and Renren are the Chinese equivalents of YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.The social media forms were one of the topics addressed by an e-learning expert in our Faculty of Education when he presented a seminar in China recently.
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Look. Look again
Monday, 5 November 2012
A painting of an Aboriginal woman – the great great grandmother of the artist – who was married to a white man, taken to England and displayed as a carnival curiosity is one of 140 artworks in a new exhibition at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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All the world's a stage
Monday, 5 November 2012
Why have Shakespeare’s works proved so durable in their emotional power? What is it about them that has seen them adapted for opera, music, film and dance?These and other questions will be addressed at an international conference on Shakespeare to be held at UWA next month.
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The last word: To Umm, uh, or not to Umm?
Monday, 5 November 2012
By Dr John Melville-JonesSenior Honorary Research Fellow Classics and Ancient History
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UWA leaders honoured by election to technology academy
Friday, 2 November 2012
Two senior officers of The University of Western Australia are among 37 Australian researchers, technological scientists, engineering, innovation and business leaders elected this week as new Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
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Business students profit from renewed Ernst & Young investment
Thursday, 1 November 2012
A renewed sponsorship agreement between global accountants Ernst & Young and The University of Western Australia's Business School will give UWA students more opportunities to meet senior company executives, access exclusive graduate recruitment opportunities and learn from senior Ernst & Young practitioners through guest lectures and case studies.
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Leading LNG researcher wins PM's science prize
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
A leading researcher who is helping make the nation's vast reserves of liquefied natural gas (LNG) an even cleaner fuel is among five winners of the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science announced today in Canberra.
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Enthralling memories unveil secrets of new Arena
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Rare insights into the demolition of the iconic Perth Entertainment Centre and intriguing ideas behind the futuristic design of new Perth Arena are revealed in an impressive exhibition at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre - affiliated with The University of Western Australia - opening in Perth on Friday (November 2).
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SIFE ICEA Movie Night to celebrate Indigenous culture
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
UWA students will be promoting reconciliation with a short film night celebrating Indigenous culture.
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Safety and Health October 2012 Newsletter
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
October Newsletter featuring Safety and Health Awards 2012 now available at https://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/news/newsletters/newsletter-october-2012
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Arena secrets rise from ghost of Perth Entertainment Centre
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Rare insights into the demolition of the iconic Perth Entertainment Centre and intriguing ideas behind the design of new Perth Arena will be revealed in an exhibition at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre - affiliated with The University of Western Australia - during November.
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Case Club gives MBA students real-life consulting opportunity
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
MBA students at the UWA Business School are putting their skills into practice at Case Club.
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Campbell-Wilson Oration 9 October 2012
Monday, 29 October 2012
"You've got to pick a pocket or two"
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SymbioticA Biotech for Artists Workshop: Call For Participants
Monday, 29 October 2012
BiofiliA -Base for Biological Arts at Future Art Base, Aalto University, FinlandCall for Participants: SymbioticA Biotech for Artists Workshop 28th January-1st February, 2013 Saturday 2nd February, official inauguration of Aalto BiofiliA wet biology laboratoryDeadline for applications- Friday 26th November 2012BiofiliA, Base for Biological Arts, Aalto University, Finland, in collaboration with SymbioticA, The University of Western Australia is organising an intensive five day workshop for artists and other interested people.
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World-class research at new UWA Albany Science Centre
Monday, 29 October 2012
WA's Great Southern will host a new world-class centre for rural medicine and natural resource management with today's opening of The University of Western Australia's $6.2 million UWA Albany Science Building.
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Top historians see Perth as nation's future capital city
Monday, 29 October 2012
Perth could become Australia's biggest city and its capital, a nationally recorded debate between two leading Australian historians has heard at The University of Western Australia.
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Shark brain link with humans may help hunt for repellent
Monday, 29 October 2012
Shark's brains share several common features with those of humans, scientists at The University of Western Australia have found, prompting a suggestion it may help researchers working to design a shark repellent.
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Bunbury dux is UWA's newest Rhodes Scholar
Friday, 26 October 2012
An honours student from The University of Western Australia with a passion for volunteer work and educational reform plans to leave his research background behind as he takes on the mantle of Rhodes Scholar.
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UWA Albany sciences building opens Monday
Friday, 26 October 2012
The advance of world-class science in rural medicine and natural resource management in the Great Southern takes a big step forward on Monday with the opening of The University of Western Australia's new $6.2 million UWA Albany Science Building in Stirling Terrace, Albany.
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Female business leaders share career wisdom with UWA finance students
Friday, 26 October 2012
UWA Business SchoolFemale business leaders and executives have shared their experience and wisdom with high achieving business students at The University of Western Australia.
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WA assists new leads in fight against pancreatic cancer
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Western Australians recruited into an international study on pancreatic cancer may have helped researchers move closer to relegating the disease from its position as the fourth leading cause of cancer death.
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UWA backs call for local government reform
Thursday, 25 October 2012
The University of Western Australia welcomes the recommendations of the final independent report into metropolitan local government and encourages the WA Government to implement its findings.
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Talented high school students to compete in Maths Olympiad
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
More than 400 of the State’s best young mathematicians from over 35 schools will take part in the Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) in early November.
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UWA Marketing students win ATO video competition
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Telling the story of Sam's excellent adventure-and how Sam will benefit from taxes paid over his lifetime-has won two undergraduate Marketing students from the UWA Business School the Australian Tax Office (ATO) video competition for 2012.
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Destructive pea weevils on the way out
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Farmers around the world are a step closer to eliminating the chemical spraying of field peas for the destructive pea weevil, thanks to research by agricultural scientists from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA expertise to aid international nuclear inspections
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
The University of Western Australia has become the first university in the world to join the United Nations international nuclear verification program, using UWA's advanced ion microprobe technology to help monitor global nuclear safeguards.
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Joint statement from The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland: Sean Barrett
Monday, 22 October 2012
On behalf of The University of Western Australia (UWA) and The University of Queensland (UQ), and their staff, we wish to express our profound sadness at the sudden death of young scientist, Dr Sean Barrett, early last Friday morning.
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Alumni Weekend 2013
Saturday, 20 October 2012
On the weekend of February 8-10 2013 The University of Western Australia will be a hive of activity.
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Research and Publication Highlights
Saturday, 20 October 2012
The Faculty of Education is proud to annouce the following selection of our grants and publications for 2012*;GrantsOf the 185 ARC linkage grants awarded nationally in 2012, only 10 addressed education.
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Maintaining and Strengthening Rural Partnerships
Saturday, 20 October 2012
The Faculty of Education has a long tradition of working with rural schools and supporting developments in rural education.
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Rural Education on the Global Stage
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Mark the 13-15 February 2013 in your diary for attendance at the Third International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education to be held at the University of Western Australia and hosted by the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA) and UWA.
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Clown Doctor Therapy
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Victoria Valdebenito Mac Farlane, a Master of Education (Coursework) student and Clown Doctor, presented a seminar to the Faculty of Education in August.
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Mary Oliver: ‘Most Valuable Paper of the Year Award’ by Teaching Science
Saturday, 20 October 2012
My research paper that was judged as ‘Most Valuable Paper of the Year Award’ by Teaching Science reported on a study of Year Ten students’ understanding of evolution.
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Indigenous health, asthma, diabetes targeted by NHMRC funding
Friday, 19 October 2012
Addressing the needs of unpaid carers of older Aboriginal people, The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II and the long-term consequences of IVF treatment on offspring are among 50 research projects to benefit from new medical grants totalling more than $31 million for The University of Western Australia.
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Why the world's biggest fish needs to swim near the surface
Friday, 19 October 2012
Whale sharks, the world's biggest fish, can dive to chilly waters hundreds of metres deep but they need to return to the surface to warm up, according to a new study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
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Event Roundup - Peel Days at UWA
Friday, 19 October 2012
It's not that often you get the opportunity to scrub up for surgery, conduct a water filtering experiment for Engineers Without Borders and analyse 'scat' samples, but for 20 lucky students who attended the inaugural Peel Days at UWA in the October school holidays, it was all in a day's work!
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Assured Entry Pathways to Medicine and Dentistry
Friday, 19 October 2012
Predicted ATAR forms have now been sent out to domestic students currently studying Year 12 in WA who have applied for a School Leaver Pathway to Medicine or Dentistry, and supplied an email address in their TISC applications.
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You've submitted your TISC application - what next?
Friday, 19 October 2012
You've figured out what you'd like to study and lodged your university application online through TISC, but what happens now? When will you find out if your application is successful? What steps can you take in the meantime?
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Year of Reading 2012
Friday, 19 October 2012
The new EDFAA library and the Graduate School of Education at UWA joined forces in August to host National Year of Reading 2012 events to celebrate the joy of reading.
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Master of Teaching going Regional- Albany Centre in 2013
Friday, 19 October 2012
Have you considered becoming an early childhood teacher or a primary teacher?That is the question the Faculty of Education is putting to potential students in the State's Southwest.
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Learning Links program puts high school students on world stage
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Students and staff from The University of Western Australia will today be honoured for their involvement in a program that helps high school students experience and produce world-class research.
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Researcher to discuss the future of genetic research
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Recent research in genetics has shown huge potential to enable medicine to move beyond therapy to disease prevention and radically improve the health of our community.
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If researchers are claiming so many 'breakthroughs', why are so many of my friends getting cancer?
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Are we really making progress? The answer is a definite ‘yes' according to Professor Joseph Trapani, from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute in Melbourne, who will be the special guest at the 2012 Wesfarmer' Harry Perkins Oration, to be held at The University of Western Australia on 2 November.
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Student Report - meet two of our first-year Engineering Science students!
Thursday, 18 October 2012
First-year Engineering Science students Angela Dalstra and Brian Wong discuss how they are finding the course and enjoying life as a university student at UWA...
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New scholarships for commencing Commerce students
Thursday, 18 October 2012
In 2013, three new scholarships offered by the UWA Business School will help commencing undergraduate students to reach their full potential. All three scholarships are available to students enrolled in their first year of the Bachelor of Commerce in 2013.
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UWA School of Music Summer School
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The School of Music invites secondary-school music students wishing to engage in new and exciting musical experiences under the expert guidance of Univeristy staff, to participate in its expanded Summer School program. There are three areas available:
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Explore the Universe with two exciting Broadening Units
Thursday, 18 October 2012
You don't need to be undertaking a Bachelor of Science degree in order to take part in fascinating research and field trip opportunities.
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Get set for our 2013 Summer School Studio
Thursday, 18 October 2012
Calling all budding architects and design students in year 11! Applications are now open for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) 2013 Summer School Studio.
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Important dates for prospective students
Thursday, 18 October 2012
With the end of the year approaching rapidly, be sure to add these important dates to your diary...
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Lyric protester: Kinsella wins Victorian Premier's Literary Award for poetry
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
‘For me, a poem is an activist thing, and every poem is an act of responsibility,' says this year's winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for poetry, Professor John Kinsella from The University of Western Australia.
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Scientists awarded funding boost for prem babies and eye research
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
The Ramaciotti Foundations last night awarded two researchers from The University of Western Australia nearly $145,000 to help better understand the risk of life-threatening infections in premature babies and the genetics of glaucoma, the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness.
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Strategic need seen to learn Chinese language and culture
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
An education forum backed by The University of Western Australia will discuss how to boost Chinese language and cultural competency in WA as a way to strengthen bilateral ties with Australia's biggest trading partner.
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ECM researcher named WA "Early Career Scientist of the Year"
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematics, has been named ‘Early Career Scientist of the Year’ at the 2012 WA Science Awards.
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Volunteers sought for edible vaccine trials
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Imagine being part of a scientific breakthrough which would revolutionise the way vaccines are administered and make painful needle and syringe jabs a distant memory.
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House of spider or no brunettes? - Nyungar scholar sets record straight
Monday, 15 October 2012
An Indigenous expert from The University of Western Australia is working to unravel generations of confusion over the true meaning of Aboriginal place names throughout Perth and the South-West.
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Dr Carmen Lawrence to deliver Reid Oration on equality and education
Monday, 15 October 2012
Egalitarianism, the idea that each person has equal worth;
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Green light for UWA bright sparks
Monday, 15 October 2012
By Sally-Ann Jones
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UWA shares Indigenous knowledge
Monday, 15 October 2012
By Aleta Johnston
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A State of Excitement
Monday, 15 October 2012
Excitement is building on campus as our University prepares to celebrate our centenary.
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Artlines, iPads and chalkdust
Monday, 15 October 2012
Hundreds of brilliantly coloured drawings and postcards are swamping the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery and Berndt Museum.
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David’s choice
Monday, 15 October 2012
Recently elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, Winthrop Professor David Pannell must occasionally wonder what his life might have been like if he’d chosen another path.
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Round and round and round and round the world
Monday, 15 October 2012
About 400 UWA stompers trekked around the world eight times from May to September – and lost a total of 198kg in the process.
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Flick takes gold
Monday, 15 October 2012
Human Movement graduate Felicity Sheedy-Ryan has been crowned only the third Australian woman to win the ITU Duathlon World Championship in Nancy, France recently.
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Butterfly wings a clue to cancer detection
Monday, 15 October 2012
A combination of butterfly wings, vibrating mechanical beams and lasers to help detect lung cancer?
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Explosive love story marks diamond anniversary
Monday, 15 October 2012
GRADS (Graduate Dramatic Society) is rehearsing one of the most difficult and controversial plays of its 60-year history: M.Butterfly.
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Get growing for men’s health
Monday, 15 October 2012
Movember is coming and is a great time for men (and women!) to get involved with supporting a good cause and having some fun at the same time.
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Serious monkey business
Monday, 15 October 2012
A Swiss primatologist who arrived at UWA in April to work in the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology probably won’t mind too much if his students start ‘monkeying around’ occasionally in class.
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Connecting with China through UWA Extension
Monday, 15 October 2012
UWA Extension is always looking for new ways to connect the University with communities and recently extended that reach to China.
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Achieving international excellence
Monday, 15 October 2012
The diversity of doctoral research in the Graduate School of Education (GSE) was reinforced in the work of the five international doctoral students who graduated recently.
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If you want something done properly…
Monday, 15 October 2012
When three colleagues were asked by Oxford University Press (OUP) to write a series of text books for adults learning English, they agreed to do it, knowing that they would be able to draw on each other’s complementary experiences.
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In good Stead
Monday, 15 October 2012
The great Australian novelist Christina Stead, best known for The Man Who Loved Children is the subject of a public lecture and a research symposium at UWA soon.
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Reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic and “R” programming language
Monday, 15 October 2012
From plant molecular biology to human health, more and more data is being generated through large-scale genomic studies.
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Night of objects, day of ideas
Monday, 15 October 2012
The significance of cultural materials – from ancient rock art to artefacts from Africa and objects in Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Museum – is the topic of an evening lecture and a day’s discussion soon.
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Just one paw short
Monday, 15 October 2012
The first working Guide Dog in Australia was very familiar with UWA so it is fitting that the University community will be involved in raising funds to sponsor another.
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Women’s scholarships get boost from flower painter
Monday, 15 October 2012
Forty years of lovingly and painstakingly recreating our State’s unique flora and fauna will be celebrated at a special UWA Centenary Trust for Women event next month.
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The last word: Like it or leave it
Monday, 15 October 2012
By Dr John Henderson Discipline Chair Linguistics
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UWA to participate in the Australian Universities IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey
Friday, 12 October 2012
As part of the ongoing IT service improvement activities, UWA will once again participate in the Australian Universities IT Service Quality Benchmark Survey.
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UWA academics honoured as outstanding teachers
Friday, 12 October 2012
Four academics from The University of Western Australia have received prestigious citations for their exceptional teaching and learning practices.
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Five stars for MBA at UWA Business School
Friday, 12 October 2012
The 2013 Good Universities Guide to MBA and Management Courses has awarded The University of Western Australia's Business School five-star ratings in four categories - more than any other business school in Western Australia or the Group of Eight.
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UWA tops WA science awards
Friday, 12 October 2012
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have again scooped the State’s annual Science Awards with world-renowned astrophysicist Professor Peter Quinn leading the accolades as the 2012 Scientist of the Year.
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Come share the magic!
Friday, 12 October 2012
Excitement is building on campus as UWA prepares to welcome alumni for the University’s Alumni Weekend. The February 8 – 10 weekend promises to be an unforgettable celebratory reunion and a fitting launch for our 2013 Centenary.
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Building on our strong foundations
Friday, 12 October 2012
When John Winthrop Hackett founded the first free university of the British Empire a century ago, he could scarcely have imagined that this small University in a fledging state could become one of the world’s best.
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A man for all seasons
Friday, 12 October 2012
John Winthrop Hackett was a well educated young man with high ideals but few prospects.
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Information Services News: October issue
Thursday, 11 October 2012
In the October issue of Information Services News you can read about the artwork featured on the walls of the refurbished EDFAA Library, Unifi improvements, an exhibition celebrating 200 years of Charles Dickens, and new tools designed to aid research.
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UWA abalone expert elected to world Aquaculture Council
Thursday, 11 October 2012
An adjunct Professor with The University of Western Australia has been appointed to an international body charged with transforming the rapidly growing aquaculture industry into a sustainable and socially responsible solution to the world food problem.
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Discovery may lead to new drugs to curb obesity, type 2 diabetes
Thursday, 11 October 2012
An international study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia for the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has produced exciting results that may lead to new drugs to treat obesity and reduce the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.
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A lady of 'rare metal'
Thursday, 11 October 2012
If the decision to marry a man more than three times her age had confirmed Deborah Vernon Hackett as “an individualist from an early age”, she went on to confirm that description through a long and eventful life.
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Building heritage skills
Thursday, 11 October 2012
A new Master in Professional
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Australia's eye on the sky
Thursday, 11 October 2012
The Square Kilometre Array is global science’s biggest project
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Researching the universe
Thursday, 11 October 2012
UWA researchers are already exploring
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Cheers for ears
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Before they join the ‘wired generation’ – plugged into
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Reading the reefs
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Coral expert and isotope geochemist
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Novel launch at wireless centenary
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Having managed the
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Realising a resource bounty
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Mineral wealth plays a critical role in
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Preserving the legacy of our Antarctic heroes
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Dr Ian Godfrey had no idea that his UWA
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The heroic era of exploration
Thursday, 11 October 2012
When Douglas Mawson led an expedition
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Sport’s lessons for life
Thursday, 11 October 2012
John Inverarity, first-class cricketer,
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Guest column: Sam Brophy-Williams
Thursday, 11 October 2012
UWA Medical graduate
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From tea rooms to University for scholarship winner
Thursday, 11 October 2012
When Shannen Oversby’s mobile
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Travel awards open doors for high achieving students
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Leeches, fungi and Sir David Attenborough
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What do mind maps, marine education and program evaluation have in common?
Thursday, 11 October 2012
PhD student Zarin Salter recently returned from a
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Hands-on learning leads to nursing education award
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
The University of Western Australia’s Associate Professor Rosemary Saunders has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the education of nurses.
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Adaptation brings thrombolites into the gallery
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
SymbioticA, a ground-breaking artistic research laboratory at The University of Western Australia, is taking its long-term art and ecology research project, Adaptation, on the road.
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Bigger play areas for kids cut obesity risk
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
The global fight against obesity could be helped by providing support for child’s play, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has found.
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From the Warden: Convocation and the University: ‘A vital role’
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the last edition of Uniview I wrote that one of
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New pathway for indigenous students to become lawyers
Friday, 5 October 2012
The University of Western Australia will tomorrow launch an Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies to offer an alternative pathway for Indigenous students seeking to become lawyers through UWA’s new Juris Doctor degree.
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Acclaimed UK keyboardist goes HIP for Callaway Lecture
Friday, 5 October 2012
Acclaimed British keyboardist Richard Egarr will take to the podium at next week’s Callaway Lecture to deliver a talk on Historically Informed Performance (HIP) at The University of Western Australia.
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Warning labels may curb binge drinking in high-risk youth
Friday, 5 October 2012
Warning labels may help curb binge drinking of “alcopops” or pre-mixed alcoholic drinks by high-risk young Australians, according to new research at The University of Western Australia.
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Centenary calendar celebrates 'Then and Now'
Thursday, 4 October 2012
UWA Friends of the Grounds' 2013 centenary calendar, Then and Now: Images from the Archives and the photographic competitions, provides a wonderful memento for our University's centenary.
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UWA Clough scholars program relaunched
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Top engineering students at The University of Western Australia will again have the opportunity to apply for scholarships through the distinguished Clough Scholars program, which has been revived.
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Vitamin B crucial to children's mental health
Thursday, 4 October 2012
A new study has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
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UWA joins Stanford University to offer free online courses
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
The University of Western Australia will offer free online courses in arts and science early next year as part of a collaboration with US Internet study pioneer Stanford University.
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Environmental economist elected to Social Sciences Academy
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Distinguished environmental economist Winthrop Professor David Pannell has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.
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UWA team wins The Amazing Case
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
UWA Business SchoolA team of undergraduate students from The University of Western Australia has impressed an expert judging panel to win The Amazing Case, a management consulting competition run by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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Scar treatment trial volunteers sought
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Burn Injury Research Unit are seeking people with keloid scarring to trial a new treatment that could halt growth of the scars while avoiding the side effects of current treatment.
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Lessons from the Himalayas
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Assistant Professor Ram Pandit from the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UWA has won research collaboration funding for his project ‘Forests, ecosystem services and communities: Lessons from Nepal Himalaya’, in collaboration with the University of Leeds and the University of York in the UK.
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UWA scores Doug Ellis trophy at Australian University Games
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Students from The University of Western Australia have punched above their weight to take out the Doug Ellis Trophy at this year’s Australian University Games in Adelaide.
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UBS Investment Banking Challenge takes UWA students to Sydney
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Reaching the national finals of the UBS Investment Banking Challenge has given a team of UWA Business School students the opportunity to work on a real-life mergers and acquisitions (M&A) case, meet UBS executives, and be invited to interview for internships at UBS.
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Can alcohol warning labels deter young drinkers?
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Alcohol warning labels can play a role in influencing the purchasing behaviour of young people, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Indigenous business conference to examine growth opportunities
Monday, 1 October 2012
Former West Coast Eagles star David Wirrpanda and Aboriginal leader Warren Mundine are among the speakers at the second annual Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference, to be hosted by The University of Western Australia on December 3 and 4.
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ASPIRE UWA roadshow brings arts to the Pilbara
Friday, 28 September 2012
Six Pilbara schools will be treated to a celebration of arts through programs presented by touring staff from The University of Western Australia during October.
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The unexpected social costs (and benefits) of trade liberalisation
Friday, 28 September 2012
Increased crime rates could be an unexpected consequence of trade liberalisation for a number of developing countries, according to UWA Business School researchers.
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Call for papers now open for the 2013 WA Teaching and Learning Forum
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Call
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UWA offers new scholarship for top school leavers
Thursday, 27 September 2012
A new scholarship for students who achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.95 will be guaranteed to all school leavers who enter The University of Western Australia from 2013.
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UWA scientists welcome State funding for more shark research
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia today welcomed the State Government announcement of $6.85m over four years for shark mitigation education and research, and the opportunity to work more closely with other organisations on the issue.
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UWA to build new CO2 lab to boost oil and gas carbon storage
Thursday, 27 September 2012
The University of Western Australia will lead valuable research to reduce carbon emissions when a new world-class CO2 research facility is built on its campus in 2013.
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Breakthrough for boys who can't walk shortlisted for WA Innovation Award
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The development of a molecule that will significantly improve the quality of life for boys who suffer from muscle-wasting disease has been shortlisted for the 2012 WA Innovator of the Year Awards.
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UWA graduate crowned world duathlon champion
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Felicity Sheedy-Ryan has been crowned only the third Australian woman to win the ITU Duathlon World Championship in Nancy, France at the weekend.
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UWA Indigenous students win Kimberley Klub awards
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Recently
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Archaeologists to excavate historic Albany sites
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
An ancient meeting place dating back almost 20,000 years is being excavated by staff and students from The University of Western Australia at Albany, 390km south of Perth.
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UWA researcher to receive China's highest award
Monday, 24 September 2012
Winthrop Professor Neil Turner, from The University of Western Australia's Institute of Agriculture, will this week be presented with the People's Republic of China's highest award for "foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress".
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Mitsui provides Japanese study opportunity for UWA Business student
Monday, 24 September 2012
UWA Business School student Timothy Lefroy is one of just eight Australian university students who have been selected to participate in the Mitsui Educational Foundation's 2012 study tour.
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Child health research director elected to international role
Friday, 21 September 2012
Professor Moira Clay from The University of Western Australia affiliated Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has taken over the reins of a key international body designed to support research administrators and managers across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
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World-class cyclone simulator wins engineering award
Friday, 21 September 2012
A world-class research facility that aims to protect thousand of kilometres of underwater oil and gas pipelines worth billions of dollars from destructive cyclones has won a major award for a team of engineers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Publishing 'must-read' history book wins Premier's prize
Friday, 21 September 2012
UWA Publishing's Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia by author Fiona Skyring has won the $25,000 Premier's Prize for best overall book in the WA Premier's Book Awards.
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UWA Publishing ‘must-read’ history book wins Premier’s Prize
Friday, 21 September 2012
Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia won the $25,000 Premier's Prize for best overall book in the WA Premier's Book Awards on Monday night.
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Perth's top young minds present their research
Friday, 21 September 2012
Preserving nerve cells after traumatic injury and stroke, understanding why prolonged stretching reduces muscle force, and the relevance of time of day to memories are among the research topics to be presented by Perth's top young neuroscientists at The University of Western Australia next Thursday (27 September).
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UWA bid to host southern sky's first full-scale gravity wave detector
Friday, 21 September 2012
A proposal co-sponsored by France and Italy to plan the Southern Hemisphere's first full-scale gravity wave observatory (GWO) near Gingin (80km north of Perth) will be discussed at a three-day international workshop "Physics for the Future" hosted by The University of Western Australia on September 27-29.
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UWA maestro a 'musical genius'
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Ashley Smith, an Honours graduate from The University of Western Australia's School of Music, has laid claim to the title "musical genius" in winning the prestigious MCA Freedman Fellowship for classical music.
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Busselton residents surveyed in new world health study
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Busselton residents were among 170,000 people of European ancestry around the world in a study examining for the first time how genetic variants influence the complex trait of body mass index (BMI).
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Misinformation: why it sticks and how to fix it
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Barack Obama was born in the United States.
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It’s official, Ashley Smith is a ‘Genius’
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Following the UWA newsroom story posted on 11 September, the School of Music is very pleased and proud to announce Clarinet player and UWA graduate Ashley Smith won the coveted 2012 MCA Freedman Fellowship for Classical Music award, otherwise known as the ‘genius' award, worth $15,000.
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The Large O Tube wins the Innovation and Development category of the 2012 WA Engineering Excellence Awards
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
The School of Civil and Resource Engineering and COFS Large O Tube Flume was announced as the winner of the Innovation and Development category of the 2012 WA Engineering Excellence Awards.
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Former Prime Minister John Howard for inaugural Hasluck Lecture
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
The former Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. John Howard, will present the inaugural Sir Paul Hasluck Foundation Lecture at The University of Western Australia on Thursday 27 September.
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UWA to co-host WA's first National Indigenous Legal Conference
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Western Australia's Chief Justice Wayne Martin, former Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Fred Chaney and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda are among the speakers at this year's National Indigenous Legal Conference, to be held in WA for the first time next month.
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Researchers confirm shark solution is black and white
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
New research which could help to deter and conserve sharks has confirmed that many of the ocean predators are probably completely colour blind.
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Leading economist is new BHP Billiton Chair in Business of Resources
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Leading economist Professor Peter Hartley has been appointed as the new BHP Billiton Chair in the Business of Resources at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Have your say about our services and go in the draw to win an iPad!
Monday, 17 September 2012
We encourage all staff and students to complete our Information Services Client Survey 2012 to tell us what you think of our services, facilities, libraries and collections. We're always looking for ways to improve our services so your views are very important to us.
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More students can aspire to UWA
Monday, 17 September 2012
By Simone Hewett
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Joining a special community
Monday, 17 September 2012
The publication of this issue of UWA News coincides with the final days of our spring graduation season. These 2,000 graduating students join more than 100,000 who have left our University over almost a century.
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Final reflections
Monday, 17 September 2012
By Winthrop Professor Shelda Debowski
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Barry Marshall has an avatar
Monday, 17 September 2012
An animation about important stages of Professor Barry Marshall’s life leading to him being awarded the Nobel Prize in 2005 was a joint winner of the UWA special prize in the UWA Centenary 3D short film challenge on the theme Seek Wisdom.
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Even the best can learn from each other
Monday, 17 September 2012
China leads the world in many areas, and the meteoric rise of its world-class universities comes in part from engagement with quality universities around the world.
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It stops here
Monday, 17 September 2012
Intolerance floated away from the Crawley campus when about 100 helium-filled orange balloons were released on the Oak Lawn recently.
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A stylish stamp
Monday, 17 September 2012
Just like a good birthday photo of the 100-year-old matriarch with all her descendants, the visual celebration of our Centenary is the result of planning, input from lots of people – and a little dash of brilliance.
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Stories for the centenary
Monday, 17 September 2012
Playing as a child in the University grounds, shaking the Prime Minister’s hand at graduation and holding an academic’s legs as he leaned out of a plane are among winning memories of UWA.
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A cultural journey on the tea horse road
Monday, 17 September 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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UWA crystal scientist awarded Nobel Academy prize
Friday, 14 September 2012
The University of Western Australia's highly cited Head of School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Winthrop Professor Mark Spackman has been awarded the prestigious Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS) 2013 Gregori Aminoff Prize in Crystallography.
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Flexible, green living a double winner for UWA pair
Friday, 14 September 2012
A developer's strong environmental consciousness and the
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UWA sailors win gold in world championships
Friday, 14 September 2012
Four students from The University of Western Australia have defeated another Australian university team to win the World University Match Racing Championships, held in Nice, France.
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ALVA goes to Venice
Friday, 14 September 2012
By Sally-Ann Jones
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New chickpeas set to revive Australian pulse industry
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Two new varieties of chickpea developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia are expected to take the Indian market by storm and turn the tide for an industry that has struggled to recover from a devastating disease that first hit the Western Australian crop in 1999.
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The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust Oration, Australia
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Winthrop Professor Mark Randolph will be presenting the inaugral The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust Oration.
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Asthma kids risk mental health
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.
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Find out what postgraduate degrees can offer
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
If you're wondering how postgraduate study can help you achieve your goals, you can find out everything you need to know next week at The University of Western Australia's Postgrad & Honours Expo.
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UWA discovery helps search for extra-terrestial life on Mars
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
A discovery at The University of Western Australia that microbes helped shape rare spheres of iron-oxide on Earth may aid the newly landed Curiosity Rover in its search for the first verifiable signs of extra-terrestrial life in similar rocks on Mars.
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Spring graduation ceremonies for almost 2000 students
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
An Oxford University neuroscientist and an Australian expert in international relations and public policy are among those to be recognised during The University of Western Australia's spring graduation ceremonies which start tonight.
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School of Music "Genius"
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Ashley Smith, clarinettist and alumnus of the School of Music, UWA has been nominated for the prestigious MCA Freedman Fellowship for Classical Music also known as the "genius award.
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UWA Business School students scoop pool in Dream Team contest
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Business students from The University of Western Australia have swept the field to win first, second and third place in WA's 2012 Deloitte Dream Team competition.
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Young UWA medico champions rural health
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
A fourth-year medical student with a passion for country Australia has won a national award for her dedication and leadership in inspiring young people to consider a career in rural health.
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The (mis)use of religion in justification of political violence: a comparative analysis
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
The UWA Albany Skywest lecture with guest speaker Professor Oliver Rafferty looked at religiously motivated violence in three historically conditioned phases and the attitude of religious authorities to them:
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Researchers identify WA’s best sites for large-scale algal biofuel
Monday, 10 September 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University have for the first time identified a number of WA sites capable of producing large quantities of commercial biofuel from microalgae.
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UWA scientistsnamed finalist in national awards
Monday, 10 September 2012
Two researchers from The University of Western Australia are finalists in the 2012 Scopus Young Researcher of the Year awards, to be announced at the Australasian Research Management Society conference on the Gold Coast on Friday 21 September.
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'Trojan horse' effect may explain jellyfish blooms
Friday, 7 September 2012
Man-made structures such as harbours, tourist facilities, oil rigs and aquaculture farms provide ideal sanctuaries for jellyfish polyps to flourish and may explain an apparent increase in jellyfish blooms in many coastal waters around the world.
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Kevin Rudd visit
Friday, 7 September 2012
Former Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP visited
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Review of Orientation activities at UWA 2012
Friday, 7 September 2012
The University of Western Australia will ban alcohol-related advertising and sponsorship for orientation events and continue its suspension of off-campus Student Guild orientation camps following a two-month review.
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Economics honours student awarded Brian Gray Scholarship
Friday, 7 September 2012
Economics honours student Ganesh Viswanath Natraj has won a prestigious scholarship awarded by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Academia and government beckon for Economics PhD graduates
Thursday, 6 September 2012
UWA Business School
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Chinese visit hails UWA Future Farm research
Thursday, 6 September 2012
A Chinese official has praised the global value of carbon reduction research at The University of Western Australia's Future Farm, where scientists have found that a common Australian native plant can greatly reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emission.
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Researchers to tap ideas for water sensitive cities
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
The impact of stormwater management on local wetlands and urban design will be the main focus for review as State and local governments, business, industry and The University of Western Australia prepares to launch new research that will guide water management reform in Western Australia.
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UWA Publishing book wins Queensland Literary Award for Poetry
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Peter Rose has won the Judith Wright Calanthe Poetry Award in the 2012 Queensland Literary Awards for his poetry collection Crimson Crop.
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Coral study provides clues to reef damage in 'whale kindergarten'
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
A group of international researchers, including one from UWA Oceans Institute, has used coral sampling to assess the impact of river run-offs in a bay in north-eastern Madagascar.
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Looking to UWA’s future
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
The University of Western Australia can proudly claim a
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'Ram' memory saves real memory in older men
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 per cent, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Do you have a degree in any discipline and would like to become a Primary or Early Childhood teacher?
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
NEW TEACHING COURSE AT UWA
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UWA Business School draws industry together at knowledge management event
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Representatives from Alcoa, Schlumberger, Woodside Energy, and WorleyParsons will examine best practice in the field of knowledge management at a unique knowledge-sharing event to be held at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Train, bus, car – or perhaps stay home? Innovative research wins UWA transport expert international prize
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
When Dr Brett Smith first applied for a job as a research assistant at the UWA Business School, he didn't imagine it would lead to a teaching career, PhD, and international research prize.
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Thousands more high school students offered key to University
Monday, 3 September 2012
Thousands more WA students will be encouraged to aspire to university education with a doubling in the number of regional and metropolitan high schools taking part in The University of Western Australia's Aspire UWA program.
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SymbioticA inspires the development of new art-science laboratory in Finland
Monday, 3 September 2012
SymbioticA, The Centre of Excellence in Biological Arts situated in
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Perth gets nation's first electric car fast recharge network
Monday, 3 September 2012
Perth has gained Australia's first electric car fast recharge network with 23 new fast-charge stations installed across the metro area in a project led by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Deadly asbestos takes toll years after kids exposed
Monday, 3 September 2012
"Wittenoom kids" who spent their childhoods exposed to asbestos in the north-west of Western Australia are now developing a range of cancers or dying at a rate well above the average population, according to a new study by researchers from The University of Western Australia for the UWA-affiliated Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR).
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Thousands more high school students offered key to University
Friday, 31 August 2012
Thousands more WA students will be encouraged to aspire to university education with the addition of 25 more regional and metropolitan high schools taking part in The University of Western Australia's Aspire UWA program.
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A winning best practice aged care partnership
Friday, 31 August 2012
As part of its Masters of Nursing and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree courses, The University of Western Australia has teamed with the Brightwater Care Group to provide valuable experience for students and quality care for aged care residents - so successfully that it was a finalist in UWA's recent Teaching and Learning awards.
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Top 100 in time for 100th year
Thursday, 30 August 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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New Economics scholarship recognises UWA graduate
Thursday, 30 August 2012
From 2013, the UWA Business School will offer a new scholarship to students from rural and remote Western Australia who major in Economics as part of their undergraduate degree.
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Art from the heart for China partner
Thursday, 30 August 2012
A violin, some scrap metal and a lifetime of creativity have
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What exactly IS the Higgs boson?
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The discovery of a particle had the physics world in a spin
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Light years of development in half a century
Thursday, 30 August 2012
It was almost 50 years to the day since UWA installed its - and the State's - first digital computer.
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Young scientists get the complete package at UWA
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Six weeks at UWA provided 18 undergraduate students from
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ALVA Honours student brings music to the West Bank
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Immersing himself in the Arab culture of the West Bank was a perfect springboard into his art studies for Honours student Joshua Baker.
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Centenary gift from a graduate
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
By Trea Wiltshire
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The shark challenge: keeping staff safe and protecting the species
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Safety procedures for UWA divers have been reviewed after
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When the Modern came to Perth
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
It was a big year for
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Sharks: beware of people
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
By Ryan Kempster
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Anaesthetic linked to learning problems in children
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Children who are given anaesthetic before the age of three may have an increased risk of developing learning difficulties, according to a new study involving researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Family Law moot team wins round
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
UWA’s Family Law moot team is in the running for the grand final after winning a preliminary round of the National Family Law Moot Competition.
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New polymer research aims to boost dryland crop productivity
Monday, 27 August 2012
The fact that 30 per cent of Australia's cropping land does not retain water and produces only 10 per cent of the nation's broad-acre crops could be about to change.
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Pilbara doctors enhance surgical skills
Friday, 24 August 2012
Thirteen local doctors from Port Hedland and South Hedland have improved their essential surgical skills through a pilot project run by The University of Western Australia to deliver training to rural and remote regions.
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Resistance evolution in weeds puts 2,4-D under the microscope
Friday, 24 August 2012
Researchers are investigating why a broadleaf herbicide used successfully to control weeds in agriculture for the past 60 years is now no longer effective against the crop weed, wild radish, in the Western Australian Wheatbelt.
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UWA backs national anti-racism campaign
Friday, 24 August 2012
The University of Western Australia has backed a new Australian Human Rights Commission campaign aimed at eliminating racism.
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UWA Publishing eBooks on Amazon Kindle Store
Friday, 24 August 2012
UWA Publishing eBooks are now available for sale on Amazon's Kindle Store.
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The Milky Way now has a twin (or two)
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Research presented today at the International Astronomical Union General Assembly in Beijing has found the first group of galaxies that is just like ours, a rare sight in the local Universe.
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What motivates rejection of (climate) science?
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have examined what motivates people who are greatly involved in the climate debate to reject scientific evidence.
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Renewed ATCO scholarship helps top students in financial need
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
High-achieving undergraduate business students at The University of Western Australia who are experiencing financial hardship will benefit from a renewed three-year sponsorship agreement signed between the UWA Business School and energy and resource infrastructure company ATCO Australia.
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Improving dementia care for Indigenous Australians wins acclaim
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Pioneering research into improving dementia care for Aboriginal Australians has been featured in Ten of the Best Research Projects 2012 - a publication that showcases the work of some of the nation's top medical researchers.
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Top economist to explain seeing the world through game theory
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
One of the world's most influential economists, Professor Avinash Dixit, of Princeton University, will discuss ‘The Art of Strategy: Game Theory in Movies, Sports, and Literature' at The University of Western Australia's 2012 Shann Memorial Lecture on August 28.
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Household hints from the Hackett family
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
While Sir John Winthrop Hackett probably spent his final years watching benevolently over the University he funded, his wife was otherwise occupied.
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New name new entrance
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Next year's Centenary will mark a change in the history of Currie Hall when it will be re-named University Hall.
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Vice-Chancellor visits UWA Albany
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
The University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson visited Albany on Monday, 6th August to see first-hand the UWA's educational programs and facilities available in the Great Southern region.
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Listen to this: another gold for Australia
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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A night with the stars
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
The two lives of Clint Bracknell are on a collision course
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No queues at this ‘refuelling’station
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
More models to choose from and much quicker charging are
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Developing a ‘leadership culture’
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
A recent workshop run for the University's highly successful
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New Octagon prepares for starring role
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Expect a lot more activity soon in the Octagon Theatre - and
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Three years of work captured in three minutes
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Lauren Hollier's success in UWA's Three Minute Thesis
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A research leap for boys who can’t walk
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
A jump in the share price of a pharmaceutical company has
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The case for Seeking Wisdom
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
By Winthrop Professor
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When is a native not a native and what should we do about it?
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
New molecular techniques showing that an iconic palm only grows in central Australia because humans moved it there thousands of years ago pose the question: should we still regard this as a native species? And if it's not native, what implications does this have for species conservation and management? In a paper published in the prestigious Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, plant biologists at The University of Western Australia highlight how current conservation policy is contradictory and inadequate to deal with the management of native and non-native species as we strive to protect biodiversity in a world of rapid global change.
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SIS Science, Engineering and Health Camp 2012
Monday, 20 August 2012
In the recent July
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Molecular code cracked
Friday, 17 August 2012
Scientists have cracked a molecular code that may open the way to destroying or correcting defective gene products, such as those that cause genetic disorders in humans.
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Gypsy study unravels a novel ataxia gene
Friday, 17 August 2012
A WA study of an isolated population of Eastern European Gypsies known as "Bowlmakers" has unlocked clues about a serious developmental disease - congenital cerebellar ataxia.
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Rockets, cane toads and art for Kimberley school programs
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Water rockets, painting and cane toads will feature in three school student programs to be presented in the Kimberley this month by The University of Western Australia.
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WA to lead world's biggest study of child language development
Thursday, 16 August 2012
Western Australia will lead the world's biggest, longest and most comprehensive study of language and literacy development after being awarded a prestigious international grant involving The University of Western Australia and two US universities.
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National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships
Thursday, 16 August 2012
The National Library of Australia is offering Summer Scholarships to research students in the disciplines of Australian literature, Australian history and cultural studies, librarianship, archives administration or museum studies, and biographical research.
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Empowering Aboriginal communities the key to suicide prevention
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
A comprehensive research report into the high rates of suicide in the Kimberley has called for a major change in the way prevention programs are designed and delivered that will both empower and heal Aboriginal communities.
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UWA joins world top 100 universities
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
The University of Western Australia has joined the ranks of the world's top 100 universities - one of only five in Australia to achieve this milestone - by rising 14 places to 96.
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The legal, ethical and medical end of the road
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
By Meredith Blake
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Corporate and academic leader appointed to senior UWA role
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
An internationally-qualified academic who has held leadership positions in both the university and corporate sectors in Australia has been appointed to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at The University of Western Australia.
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COFS PhD student receives an Australian Gas Innovation Award commendation
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Congratulations to Bassem Youssef who recently received the Australian Gas Innovation Award Commendation. He was recognised for his unique pipeline on-bottom stability simulation program, developed as part of his PhD study.
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UWA finalists dominate WA Science Awards
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
The final round of judging for the state's annual WA Science Awards will again be dominated by researchers and projects from The University of Western Australia.
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60 million years in the making and in need of protection
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
More marine sanctuaries are the best way to protect Western Australia's unique marine biodiversity, according to an international collaboration led by The University of Western Australia.
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Changes to fines for overdue items
Monday, 13 August 2012
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the new fines system for high demand items. These changes are being made to ensure everyone has timely and equitable access to high use materials and to simplify the fines system.
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SW high school students visit UWA for Science Week
Friday, 10 August 2012
Six female Year 10 students from Australind and Collie Senior High Schools will travel to Perth for four days to participate in science-based activities at The University of Western Australia, starting with Open Day this Sunday, August 12.
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Foreign Minister hails global benefit in UWA resources expertise
Friday, 10 August 2012
Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr visited The University of Western Australia today to meet international students who have benefited from AusAID tertiary study programs and hold talks with staff from the UWA-affiliated International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC).
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Beauty sleep the last thing on a male sandpiper's mind
Friday, 10 August 2012
Birds that breed successfully in continuous Arctic daylight may challenge the view that decreased performance is a universal outcome of sleep loss.
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Busselton people help type 2 diabetes world research
Friday, 10 August 2012
Busselton residents and researchers from The University of Western Australia have contributed to a worldwide scientific collaboration that has identified new genetic links in the quest to map the biological pathways that cause diabetes.
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Honorary Doctorate for UWA Accounting Professor
Friday, 10 August 2012
The UWA Business School's Emeritus Professor Philip Brown has been awarded a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, from The University of Lancaster.
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UWA Science Library presents SCINEMA
Thursday, 9 August 2012
SCINEMA is a National Science Week event showcasing science film, video and multimedia.
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Controversial ex-Bishop to talk religion at UWA
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Richard Holloway resigned controversially as Bishop of Edinburgh in 2000 due to his growing disillusionment with religion. The former head of the Scottish Episcopal Church will talk about his turbulent relationship with religion at The University of Western Australia soon.
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Carol Schwartz to speak at Business Graduates' Dinner
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Melbourne business leader and philanthropist Carol Schwartz will deliver the keynote presentation at next week's Graduate Management Association Dinner at The University Club of Western Australia.
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How would you like to earn a $20 voucher?
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Want to earn an easy $20 Woolworths voucher? Information Services is currently undertaking a review of our website and we’d like to invite students to help us test out its current design and usability.
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Lecture to spotlight power and influence of Australian media
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
The power and influence of Australian media is the topic of a public lecture by a visiting political scientist at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Mining boom spurs new Archaeology Masters course
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Worldwide growth in the resources industry and greater awareness of archaeological heritage has driven the development of a new masters course in archaeology to be offered from next year at The University of Western Australia.
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Huge open-air lab for new water management studies
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
The natural setting of Western Australia's magnificent South-West will provide an extensive open-air lab for post-graduate students to undertake a new water management course at The University of Western Australia's Albany Centre.
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Skilled migrants risk depression in low-paid jobs
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Skilled migrants who can't find jobs that use their education and qualifications are more likely to suffer mental health problems after three and a half years of arriving in Australia, according to a new study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Rainwater harvesting the right solution
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Councils and developers need to consider the "suburb" as a giant piece of water collection infrastructure; a collective system for water management argues Matthew Delroy-Carr, sessional academic at the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts.
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One chromosome key to combatting global food threat
Monday, 6 August 2012
World food security is threatened by the spread of a serious wheat disease - and scientists at The University of Western Australia are leading an international team aiming to breed wheat that is resistant to the culprit - Fusarium crown rot (FCR).
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School Visit to Huazhong Agricultural University – Wuhan, China
Monday, 6 August 2012
SARE's Professor Ben White, Professor Michael Burton and Assistant Professor Chunbo Ma recently visited the College of Economics and Management, Huazhong Agricultural University, China.
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Find your direction at UWA's Open Day
Monday, 6 August 2012
Prospective students will find everything they need to know about The University of Western Australia when the University holds its annual Open Day next Sunday, August 12.
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UWA Open Day - find your direction this weekend!
Monday, 6 August 2012
Be sure to join us on Sunday, 12 August for Open Day at UWA! Come along and explore UWA's beautiful campus and high-quality facilities; interact with staff and students; and participate in a wide range of fun, hands-on activities.
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Event round-up - "A Day in the Life of..."
Monday, 6 August 2012
UWA was abuzz with activity through the July school holidays with around 250 high school students participating in one of our ‘A Day in the Life of...' events to learn more about life as a university student.
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Where will an Engineering career take your son or daughter?
Monday, 6 August 2012
An Engineering degree from UWA can lead students in any number of career directions, with many fields available to suit your son or daughter's interests and aspirations!
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UWA Business students win national title
Monday, 6 August 2012
The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at The University of Western Australia have won the 2012 SIFE National Championships.
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UWA Open Day this weekend
Monday, 6 August 2012
Be sure to encourage your students to join us on Sunday, 12 August for Open Day at UWA! Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to explore UWA's beautiful campus and high-quality facilities; interact with staff and students; and participate in a wide range of fun, hands-on activities.
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Career Focus: where will an Engineering career take your students?
Monday, 6 August 2012
An Engineering degree from UWA can lead students in any number of career directions, with many fields available to suit a variety of interests and aspirations!
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Career Advisers Day 2012 a success!
Monday, 6 August 2012
We have received extremely positive feedback from high school teachers and career advisers from across the state who attended our recent Career Advisers Day.
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Opportunity for students to immerse themselves in UWA's 3D Virtual World
Monday, 6 August 2012
Imagine your students having the opportunity to visit UWA's stunning campus - complete with the iconic Winthrop Clock Tower, Sunken Gardens, Somerville Auditorium, peacocks, ducks and other ‘Treasures of UWA' - from any location in the world!
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Major Focus: Population Health
Monday, 6 August 2012
Students seeking a career in Health or Medicine may consider the Population Health major as part of their undergraduate degree.
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Leaders zone in on power shift
Monday, 6 August 2012
The rest of Australia might feel that WA is out of step without daylight saving.
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UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo
Monday, 6 August 2012
Many of UWA's professional degrees are now offered at a postgraduate level. If you or your students wish to learn more about future study options following the completion of an undergraduate degree , come along to the UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo on 19 September 2012.
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Important dates for your students
Monday, 6 August 2012
With Semester 1, 2013 applications approaching, there are a number of important dates and upcoming events you and your students should be aware of:
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Higher Education: A vital industry for Australians
Monday, 6 August 2012
The Brazilian students are treading a well-worn path that
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Olá e bem vindos (Hello and welcome)
Monday, 6 August 2012
A big oil find off the coast of Brazil has led to 100,000
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Mining world-wide benefits from ACG
Monday, 6 August 2012
When the Beaconsfield miners were trapped underground by a rockburst in 2006, Yves Potvin and his team were already working on a safety system that would help protect workers from just that phenomenon.
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Music of the century
Monday, 6 August 2012
How music has changed over the century since UWA was opened.
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Gateway to knowledge
Monday, 6 August 2012
A new search engine is bringing university research to the
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Global on-line offerings present new challenges for campus-based learning
Monday, 6 August 2012
There have been some significant global developments in
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Historian visits ‘the scene of the crime’
Monday, 6 August 2012
The dramatic story of the Catalpa escape in the ocean off
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Just a minute
Monday, 6 August 2012
By Lindy Brophy
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Grazing into the future
Monday, 6 August 2012
While once we rode on the sheep's back, we are now trying to reduce its burps.
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World leaders fight a cancer that targets Western Australia
Monday, 6 August 2012
"In science, you don't expect to find cures, you just hope."
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UWA psychology researcher to face national uni challenge
Friday, 3 August 2012
A PhD psychology student who is investigating why boys develop language at a slower rate than girls will represent The University of Western Australia in the 2012 Trans-Tasman Three Minute Thesis challenge.
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New supercomputer bolsters world's biggest radio telescope
Friday, 3 August 2012
Federal Minister for Science and Research Chris Evans today launched a powerful new supercomputer at The University of Western Australia - 50 years after UWA acquired its first computer, an IBM 1620, which was also WA's first digital computer.
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Ancient coral reefs at risk from deforestation and land use practices
Friday, 3 August 2012
A team of international scientists, including a researcher from The University of Western Australia, has found that soil erosion, land degradation and climate change pose a mounting threat to coastal reefs and their ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean.
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State's finest writers join UWA Arts Faculty
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Two of Western Australia's finest writers, Sarah Hay and Anne-Louise Willoughby, have gained teaching positions at The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Arts.
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Supercomputer launch marks 50 years of computing at UWA
Thursday, 2 August 2012
A powerful new supercomputer that will give researchers unprecedented access to parallel processing and data-intensive computing will be launched at The University of Western Australia tomorrow - 50 years after UWA acquired the state's first digital computer.
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UWA Publishing sells English translation of Hindi book to India and U.S.
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
UWA Publishing has sold the rights to the English translation of The Walls of Delhi, by New Delhi writer Uday Prakash, to publishers in India and the United States.
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Family hopes for cure for debilitating Parkinson's disease
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
A gift of $20,000 from a sufferer of Parkinson's disease who died recently will help researchers in their quest to find a cure, the patient's family hope.
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Student Report - Jon discusses the Anthropology and Sociology major
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Currently studying a combination Law and Arts degree, Jon Baker remembers how his study pathway and view of the world changed after a chance selection of an Anthropology unit.
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Where will your Engineering career take you?
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
An Engineering degree from UWA can lead you in any number of career directions - choose the field that best suits your interests and aspirations!
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UWA Business students win national title
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at The University of Western Australia have won the 2012 SIFE National Championships.
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Immerse yourself in UWA's 3D Virtual World
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Imagine having the opportunity to visit UWA's stunning campus - complete with the iconic Winthrop Clock Tower, Sunken Gardens, Somerville Auditorium, peacocks, ducks and other ‘Treasures of UWA' - from any location in the world!
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Restoration can't make up for loss of good quality bushland
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Up to a billion hectares of land are likely to be cleared to feed the world and an area the size of China will probably be covered by cities within 50 years, according to concerned environmental scientists.
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COFS Director announced as next E.H. Davis Lecturer
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Winthrop Professor Mark Cassidy was recently announced as the next E.H. Davis Lecturer.
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Coral reef expert awarded Australia's leading Fellowship
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Premier's Fellow and research leader at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute and School of Earth and Environment, Winthrop Professor Malcolm McCulloch, has been awarded Australia's most prestigious research fellowship.
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UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo - discover where further study can take you
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Many of UWA's professional degrees are now offered at a postgraduate level and you can learn more about your future study options at the UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo on 19 September 2012.
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Living on campus - accommodation update
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Construction on the new student accommodation and facilities at UWA's Currie Hall are now well underway with the new rooms ready for students commencing in Semester One 2013. The new development ensures that the University can accommodate more students in affordable accommodation close to campus.
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UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Many of UWA's professional degrees are now offered at a postgraduate level; if you or your son or daughter would like to learn more about your future study options upon completion of an undergraduate degree, come along to the UWA Postgrad & Honours Expo on 19 September 2012.
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Important dates for prospective students
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
There are a number of important dates and upcoming events your son or daughter should be made aware of...
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Important dates for prospective students
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Be sure to add these important dates to your diary...
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Dinkum science on dunny doors
Monday, 30 July 2012
Did you know that Uranus contains fart gases? That Australia's wheat feeds 100 million people a year? Or that the inside of a cell looks strangely like an image from outer space?
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Future Fellows to ignite passion for research
Friday, 27 July 2012
Using plants to discover new drugs, digital technologies to transfer Indigenous knowledge, and molecules to build digital memory are just some of the projects at The University of Western Australia that attracted more than $4.
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Breast cancer, autism and natural gas research put scientists on Eureka shortlist
Friday, 27 July 2012
A microscope-in-a-needle to detect breast cancer and investigations into autism and the sustainable processing and use of natural gas are three projects at The University of Western Australia that have earned researchers a place on the shortlist of the Australian Museum's annual Eureka Prizes - the most prestigious prizes in Australian science.
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New Director's focus on translating research into action
Thursday, 26 July 2012
The new Director of Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research says his focus will be to ensure that high quality research is effectively translated to health practice and policy so that it makes a real difference to the lives of children and families.
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Technology partnership to tackle society's big challenges
Thursday, 26 July 2012
The University of Western Australia has teamed up with one of the world's leaders in measurement technology committing to a five-year collaboration that will enable the development of ground-breaking applications in Life Sciences.
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More testosterone increases prostate cancer risk in older men: study
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Older men - those in their 70s and 80s - with higher levels of testosterone, including those who undergo hormone replacement therapy, are at an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to new research.
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New agreement keeps us all on the record
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Some people are hoarders and some people are chuckers.
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Friends in high places
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A decade of supporting women to study at UWA was celebrated with the annual Centenary Trust for Women luncheon in Winthrop Hall.
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A year of centenary celebrations
Thursday, 26 July 2012
By Sue Boyd
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Providing an international student experience
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A recent planning day for the UWA International Centre
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An award to remember
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A young mother of two who died before completing her
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Tough policies to target modern day pirates
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has burgeoned over the past several years to the extent that it is propping up the poor east African nation's economy.
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Feeling the heat
Thursday, 26 July 2012
By Mark Foreman
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Jobs for Indigenous people
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Mia Kriznic wants to get the numbers right at UWA.
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The sobering consequences of a night drinking
Thursday, 26 July 2012
By Tobias Grey
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Long term health links with air quality
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Most people understand that air pollution is bad for your health, but there has been little long-term research to prove it.
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Tired? Stressed? You’ll feel better with sheep
Thursday, 26 July 2012
By Caitlin Dunlap
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Swimming, twirling and whacking our way to gold
Thursday, 26 July 2012
WA has a proud international hockey tradition, with UWA students and graduates taking a significant role in major achievements over the past decade.
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Medical research reaps its rewards
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Seven was a lucky number for young UWA medical researchers
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Stepping towards a cure
Thursday, 26 July 2012
By Sally-Ann Jones
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Ocean ties
Thursday, 26 July 2012
"We are tied to the ocean," said the late US President, John
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Ozone hole UV impacting marine life: study
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Ultraviolet radiation has caused a steep increase in deaths among marine animals and plants, according to an international team including scientists at the Oceans Institute of The University of Western Australia.
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Large breasts a cancer risk: study
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Women with large breasts have a higher incidence of breast cancer than those with average-sized breasts, according to a study by medical students and researchers at The University of Western Australia and BreastScreen WA.
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Culture and identity key to helping Indigenous mental health
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Indigenous communities that take steps to preserve their cultural past and control their civic lives experience better health and fewer suicides, according to a Canadian expert in Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
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Same-sex marriage not the answer: expert
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Same-sex marriage and anti-bullying policies will not prevent the high rate of suicide among young gay people, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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MoleMate cancer tester 'less accurate' than doctors' eyes
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Differentiating melanomas from other pigmented skin lesions in primary care is challenging - but a device used by Australian and British doctors to determine whether a patient has a melanoma has been found to be less accurate than GPs using their eyes and judgment, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Shell helps train new breed of oil and gas engineers at UWA
Monday, 23 July 2012
A new breed of engineering graduates from The University of Western Australia promises to lead the search, recovery and production of oil and gas into the future with 32 students having just completed the first full field-development course normally reserved for Shell Upstream technical staff.
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World food demand research earns award for Economics PhD student
Monday, 23 July 2012
UWA Business SchoolRecent Economics PhD graduate Grace Gao has achieved a rare feat in academic circles - having her article published in the prestigious American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
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Unprecedented Indian Ocean heatwave creates melting pot
Monday, 23 July 2012
An unprecedented Indian Ocean heatwave that peaked in March 2011 with large impacts on marine organisms at Jurien Bay, 250km north of Perth, may provide crucial insights into how extreme climatic events affect life in the sea, according to research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Are ewe eating for two, three, four...?
Friday, 20 July 2012
The eating habits of a ewe affect the milk production of her daughters - so how can farmers' best ensure that lambs have a healthy start to life?
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Study to examine how mining and climate affect native fish
Friday, 20 July 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate how native freshwater fish in northwest Australia are dealing with changes to their habitat caused by climate change and mining.
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Native plants join battle to save biodiversity hotspot
Thursday, 19 July 2012
South-western Australia is an important agricultural region and one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots - and researchers are trialling a new method to preserve the precious biodiversity that remains on and around farms.
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Women's retirement most at risk as poor investor sentiment continues
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Females and those aged 35-60 are at risk of not meeting their retirement objectives while weak investor sentiment continues, according to The University of Western Australia and Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) research.
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Volunteers sought for study into sleep-depression links
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are examining the importance of a good night's sleep when it comes to memory and mood in older adults.
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Family homicide expert dispels myths on ABC Radio
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Keeping the community informed and dispelling myths around family homicide after separation - so that danger signs may be recognised and crimes prevented - is the aim of a social worker and researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA business students win national title
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at The University of Western Australia has won the 2012 SIFE National Championships after impressing a judging panel of national CEOs and executives.
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Pre-Olympic call for global action on physical inactivity
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The global issue of physical inactivity should be recognised as pandemic, according to a research paper published today in the prestigious Lancet medical journal and launched in a special pre-Olympics event in London.
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Acclaimed mathematician celebrates 36 years at UWA
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
A mathematician who is in the top one per cent of highly-cited mathematicians in the world, Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger, will present the Annual Lecture of the UWA Historical Society next week.
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Empathetic GPs may reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Between five and 10 per cent of people over 60 suffer from depression - a common and disabling disorder. It is predicted that depression will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide within the next 10 years, making it a major public health problem.
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$6.7 million to boost low-carbon farm research
Monday, 16 July 2012
Research at The University of Western Australia into new farming practices that will reduce greenhouses gases, sequester carbon and enhance sustainability has attracted $6.7 million Federal funding.
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PM joins business and community leaders at UWA roundtable
Monday, 16 July 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard joined senior business leaders at The University of Western Australia today to discuss Western Australia's position at the epicenter of a resource and minerals boom delivering growth that has seen a global economic power shift to the Asian and Indian Ocean regions.
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UWA expert to speak at counter-piracy conference
Monday, 16 July 2012
Somali piracy is a land-based problem that the international community is trying to solve at sea, according to an expert from The University of Western Australia.
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UWAP books shortlisted for WA Premier’s Book Awards
Friday, 13 July 2012
UWA Publishing books, Lines for Birds, Justice, and Government House have been shortlisted for the 2011 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
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Nine German Arias
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Handel's Nine German Arias (Neun Deutsche Arien) were written in around 1725, in somewhat mysterious circumstances. We do not know the singer for whom they were composed, nor the exact instrumentation originally used; they are scored for soprano, another treble instrument, and basso continuo.
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Work Health and Safety Policy
Thursday, 12 July 2012
The University has revised its Work Health and Safety Policy which is now available.
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When things get brassy
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
A father and son who are world-renowned euphonium and brass band specialists will play at The University of Western Australia this week.
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Advanced Timber Concepts Research Centre closed
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
The Advanced Timber Concepts Research Centre (ATC) in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts was established to administer the research work associated with a joint venture between The University of Western Australia and the Forest Products Commission.
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BBC features UWA marine researcher
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
A BBC documentary about the Indian Ocean, screening in Australia this week, features the work of UWA Oceans Institute researcher Professor Jessica Meeuwig.
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Funding for crucial ocean and climate research
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Ocean gliders from a national research facility based at The University of Western Australia will be able to provide more data for crucial climate and marine research following a $6million injection of funding from the State Government.
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Salt-tolerant chickpea project to boost crop production
Monday, 9 July 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with research partners overseas, have identified which lines of chickpea grow better in moderately salty soil.
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Corporate and Government Affairs role filled at UWA
Friday, 6 July 2012
The head of the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry's policy, government and external relations division will join The University of Western Australia next month as Chief Adviser, Corporate and Government Affairs.
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Shipwreck becomes time capsule
Thursday, 5 July 2012
The wreck of a 16 metre colonial ship - the Clarence - in Victoria's Port Phillip Bay has been transformed into a buried ‘time capsule' under the sea.
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Pregnant women wanted for birth outcomes survey
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Women in the first trimester (three months) of pregnancy are being invited to join a health survey to assess environmental impacts on birth outcomes.
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Indigenous students to explore careers at Future Footprints expo
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Over 200 Indigenous students will explore career and study opportunities at an expo to be held at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Biomedical and plant science the winners with new appointment
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Professor Ryan Lister, an expert in the use of advanced DNA sequencing technologies and computational biology to understand how complex biological systems work, has been appointed to The University of Western Australia.
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Mid-Year Exhibition on now
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
The Mid-Year Exhibition of student work is on at UWA's Cullity Gallery until Wednesday 11 July, 2012.
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Ignore oceans at our peril: Expert
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
If we ignore our close emotional attachment to the ocean, then the future is dire for our species and for our planet.
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UWA students and staff seek international sporting success
Monday, 2 July 2012
The University of Western Australia will have three students and five graduates representing Australia and one student representing Malaysia at this month's Olympic Games in London.
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Stranger than Fiction
Monday, 2 July 2012
Albany booklovers were reminded of the oft-repeated saying that the truth is stranger than fiction during a lecture at the Albany Town hall by Susan Swingler, step-daughter of one of Australia's best loved authors Elizabeth Jolley.
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Sir Frank Ledger’s legacy to benefit business students
Monday, 2 July 2012
A legacy from the late Sir Frank Ledger will give undergraduate students at The University of Western Australia's Business School increased access to scholarships, prizes and other support programs.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours for David Plowman AM
Monday, 2 July 2012
Winthrop Professor David Plowman, from the UWA Business School, has been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List, becoming a member (AM) Order of Australia in the General Division.
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Taking on a mountain in crusade for a cure
Monday, 2 July 2012
It's goodbye high heels and handbag, hello hiking boots and backpack as the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research's Acting Director gets set to conquer a mountain in a personal crusade against childhood cancer.
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UWA wins $4.5 million in research funding boost
Monday, 2 July 2012
Projects by researchers at The University of Western Australia to develop music-based teaching and learning strategies in remote Aboriginal communities; install new sensors to monitor blockages in liquefied natural gas production and to identify genes responsible for resistance to a serious disease affecting wheat crops were among those to attract funding in the latest round of Federal Government grants.
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Planning's role in brothel regulation questioned
Friday, 29 June 2012
It is unlikely that brothels and sex workers will be completely moved from the suburbs and confined to designated spaces such as industrial estates, according to a planning researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Broome student wins State Brain Bee Finals
Friday, 29 June 2012
Broome student, Abbey Ford, is the individual winner of the State finals of the annual Brain Bee competition held at The University of Western Australia this week.
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Finding the excitement in accounting
Friday, 29 June 2012
Phil Hancock is Winthrop Professor of Accounting and Associate Dean Teaching and Learning in the Business School.
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“Teaching is a privilege”
Friday, 29 June 2012
Paul McGurgan is an academic obstetrician/ gynaecologist with research interests in teaching, medical professionalism, evidence-based medicine and simulation training.
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Len flies the flag for Australia
Friday, 29 June 2012
Len Zuks, carpenter and welder in UWA's building workshop, was busy on campus, sporting his grey overalls as one of the University's Mr Fixits.
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Celebrating the achievements of Indigenous Australians
Friday, 29 June 2012
With NAIDOC Week to be celebrated throughout Australia from the first Sunday in July, it is fitting to reflect on our University's commitment to Indigenous Australians and to building a dynamic partnership between the University, the Aboriginal community and the broader society.
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Saline insurgence
Friday, 29 June 2012
The cradle of civilisation is under threat - not just from violence and conflict, but from salty water and soil.
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Finding new directions in food and resources
Friday, 29 June 2012
Climate change, biochar, bread quality, nutrition for alpacas and the role of farmer groups could hardly be more diverse subjects.
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Partners take on the big issues
Friday, 29 June 2012
Research leaders from seven international universities - the Matariki Network - have mapped a path for the future. They plan to harness their collective expertise to tackle global issues such as peace, cyber-security, energy and resources.
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He could never be described as retiring
Friday, 29 June 2012
Fifty-five years to the day from when he took up a position at UWA, Winthrop Professor John Melville-Jones went off the University payroll.
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A big boost for biology
Friday, 29 June 2012
New equipment at UWA will help our scientists to tackle some of society's big challenges in health, food production and the environment.
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Home sweet home for seniors
Friday, 29 June 2012
A secure home is a top priority for most elderly people.
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Singing boomerangs and Kimberley dancers for Jimmy Pike show
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Dances never before seen outside the Kimberley will mark tomorrow's opening of an exhibition of works by legendary Aboriginal artist Jimmy Pike.
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Epic journey to spark the hard yarn on suicide
Thursday, 28 June 2012
UWA research assistant at the Westerly Centre, James Quinton, has set off on the challenge of a lifetime by cycling more than 4000km solo from Darwin to Perth to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental wellbeing.
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Stigma of mental illness still strong
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Despite the progress in many areas that characterises the 21st century, perceptions of mental illness are going backwards.
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Emotions run high in academic research
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Psychologist Colin MacLeod's early research was considered ‘subversive' and his work part of a ‘revolution'.
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Crossing boundaries to find justice
Thursday, 28 June 2012
A group of about 30 staff and students were excited as they sat down to a meal of four bean dahl last month.
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Healthy response to wellbeing survey
Thursday, 28 June 2012
People who work at UWA want to increase their physical activity and they would like to see more healthy food options available at University food outlets.
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Religion can be a force for good in a secular world.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
By Tracy Herrick
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Art, music and film to liven up winter
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Andy Warhol, Robert Wilson and Jimmy Pike have provided just a taste of what's on offer at this year's WINTERarts season from 4 July at The University of Western Australia.
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Scholarship eases stress
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Moving away from home to study at a Perth university that is
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The power of giving back
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Our University is privileged to be able to celebrate
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The coach and the midfielder
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Ric Charlesworth is a legend in the hockey world, both as
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A year of momentous change
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
This year, 2012, could well be dubbed a year of change - for
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From bored schoolboy to Vice-Chancellor
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
With scholarships and a doctorate from Oxford, UWA's
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Re-naming the human race
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Author and UWA graduate Julian Cribb provides specialist
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Rhodes to Oxford
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Two graduates determined to work for better health outcomes
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Attacking asthma
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
The prestigious journal Nature Medicine has published a UWA study proposing a radical new blueprint for the control of asthma in children - and Raine Study participants played a role in the international research.
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New project to boost Australia's elite swimmers' performance
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
With less than five weeks to go until the London Olympic Games, researchers at The University of Western Australia have been analysing Australian swimmers' movement patterns in a bid to give them an edge over their international opponents.
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More control, fewer sickies
Monday, 25 June 2012
Employees take fewer sickies if they have more control over their jobs, according to a new study.
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Business Leaders Honour Top UWA Students at Awards Ceremony
Friday, 22 June 2012
Senior executives and business leaders from the resources, energy, banking, finance, property, consulting and infrastructure sectors attended a prestigious awards ceremony held on 29 May for some of the state's high-achieving students from The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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UWA Centre attracts researchers world-wide
Friday, 22 June 2012
A cutting-edge facility at The University of Western Australia is attracting researchers from all over the world.
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Leading geotechnical expert joins mine science centre
Thursday, 21 June 2012
The Australian Centre for Geomechanics at The University of Western Australia has appointed Dr Ken Mercer to a professorial position in environmental and mining geomechanics.
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Brain Bee contenders score brainiest coach
Thursday, 21 June 2012
As far as coaches go, WA State finalists in the annual Brain Bee competition - to be held at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 26 June - couldn't have scored a better one.
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The problem with mining
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Two recent papers address the issue of environmental policy for mining.
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The law of the sea
Thursday, 21 June 2012
When the great sailing ships of the 16th century ranged
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Artline artistry
Thursday, 21 June 2012
An exhibition of Jimmy Pike felt-tip pen drawings coming to
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Dirty politics in ancient Rome
Thursday, 21 June 2012
The murderous intrigues of politics in ancient Rome have
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High-flying graduates
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Aviation law is an area with relatively few dedicated
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From the Warden: What Convocation does
Thursday, 21 June 2012
One of Convocation's major roles is to support and assist
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Passionate plea for passion in psychiatry
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
The study of human passions has vanished from Western psychiatry and should be restored, according to a visiting professor who will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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Leading universities unite to reduce their carbon emissions
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Over one million tonnes per year of carbon emissions can be saved by Australia's ‘Group of Eight' leading universities, according to a collaborative study.
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Gail Kelly to deliver Vincent Fairfax Oration on Leadership
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Westpac CEO and Managing Director Gail Kelly will deliver the Vincent Fairfax Oration on Leadership at The University of Western Australia next Monday.
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Setting standards of excellence
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
UWA's first Professor of Mathematics and Physics, A. D. Ross, became a legendary figure on campus. On the eve of UWA's Centenary, a collection of the decorations and medals awarded to the physicist was presented to the campus he had served with such distinction.
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Learning about literacy
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
In this the National Year of Reading, business, industry
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Technology in teaching
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
In February, the State Government put 900 iPads in the hands
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Enhancing the student experience
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
UWA has long aspired to offer more on-campus collegiate
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A force for good – just like his parents
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Winthrop Professor Paul Flatau, Director of UWA's Centre for
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UWA for first-time show of Jimmy Pike's drawings
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Never-before exhibited drawings by the late Aboriginal artist Jimmy Pike will be shown at The University of Western Australia's Berndt Museum from 29 June.
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Scholarship winner uses maths brain for good grain
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
A researcher who turned down a career-based position in the Commonwealth Defence Department in Canberra to pursue a PhD in agriculture at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious fellowship.
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Don't be late for lecture on the quest for the theory of everything
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Few people know as much about the importance of time as The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Michael Tobar.
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2012 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Monday, 18 June 2012
A fifth-year Law/Arts student with a passion for helping people less fortunate than others has been awarded this year's Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Federal Climate Change Minister explains carbon price
Monday, 18 June 2012
The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon. Greg Combet AM, MP, delivered a public joint lecture on ‘Understanding Climate Change and the Carbon Price' to 250 guests at The University of Western Australia last week.
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First map of floating plastics to help save baby turtles
Monday, 18 June 2012
A PhD student at The University of Western Australia is creating the first map to show the distribution of floating marine plastics in Australian waters, and models that chart the likely pathways of these plastics and sea turtle hatchlings.
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SNAP Service Retirement
Friday, 15 June 2012
UWA’s SNAP service will finally be put to rest during June.
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UWA hosts Accounting and Finance Research Forum
Friday, 15 June 2012
Over 70 Accounting and Finance researchers from across Australia and Asia gathered at The University of Western Australia's Business School last week for the Accounting and Finance Research Forum 2012.
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UWA Publishing book wins 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award
Thursday, 14 June 2012
For the third year in a row, a book published by UWA Publishing has won a prestigious Margaret Medcalf Award.
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Taking the party out of ecstasy - a strategy for new Parkinson's disease drugs?
Thursday, 14 June 2012
The illicit drug ‘ecstasy' is strongly associated with rave culture, but can a drug that makes people want to dance be used to develop medicines that curb involuntary movements in Parkinson's disease? A team led by a medicinal chemist at The University of Western Australia thinks it may be possible.
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WA economist addresses agricultural policy workshop in Europe
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia chief economist Ross Kingwell has addressed an international workshop tasked with assessing the European Union’s new agricultural policy.
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Grants for inspiration: the science of tasting and Indigenous/European heritage
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Exploring the archaeological evidence and impact of contact between Western Australia's first isolated British settlement and the Noongar people of the State's South-West, and workshops to explain the science of tasting food have received Inspire Australia government funding to bring science to the community.
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UWA Publishing book wins 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia by Fiona Skyring, published by UWA Publishing in 2011, has been awarded the 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award.
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UWA teams up with Government to build second synthetic turf hockey pitch
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
The University of Western Australia will join forces with the State and Federal Governments to build a second synthetic turf hockey pitch at UWA Sports Park in Mount Claremont.
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Achieving universal success
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
After years of research, months of planning and weeks of waiting, the decision finally went our way.
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Is your illness all in your mind?
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Witches, vampires and werewolves were all part of the rich imagination of European society in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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A study of the essential Australia
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
How do you visualise Australia?
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Scientists hit the road
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Young enthusiastic PhD students are spreading the word about science careers throughout the State.
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The biggest competition is for funds
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Seven young UWA rowers are representing Australia over the next few weeks.
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Teachers and supporters touted for the top
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
All the winners of the 2012 UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards are nominated for national recognition.
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Father and son share podium
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Father and son Roger and Kelly Smith both started work at UWA in 1995.
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The last word: …or should that be the first word?
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Ever stopped to consider the most significant event or time in your education?
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Queen's Birthday Honours for UWA graduates and staff
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Fourteen graduates and staff of The University of Western Australia have been honoured by their inclusion on the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours List. They are:
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BGA Medal awarded to COFS Professorial Fellow
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Professor David White has been awarded the British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Medal for his paper, co-authored with Dr Johnny Cheuk (a former visitor to COFS, now with AECOM, Hong Kong).
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App to boost mental health awareness
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
A new mobile phone app aims to encourage West Australians to stay mentally healthy by providing information and guidance on how to ward off mental illness and get more out of life by staying physically, mentally and socially active.
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Large O-Tube Research Group receives Subsea Energy Australia award
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
The School of Civil & Resource Engineering and COFS Large O-Tube Research Group was awarded the Industry Innovation and Technology award, by Subsea Energy Australia.
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Libya thanks UWA for student funding
Monday, 11 June 2012
The Government of Libya has formally thanked The University of Western Australia for financially supporting nine students from Libya when last year's civil war halted living allowances worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for them to study at UWA.
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Starry celebration for Square Kilometre Array
Monday, 11 June 2012
His Excellency, Malcolm McCusker, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Tonya McCusker, Federal and State Ministers, astronomers and other scientists were among the guests celebrating Australia's share in the $2 billion international radio telescope project, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Starry celebration for the Square Kilometre Array
Monday, 11 June 2012
His Excellency, Malcolm McCusker, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Tonya McCusker, Federal and State Ministers, astronomers and other scientists were among the guests celebrating Australia's share in the $2 billion international radio telescope project, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Acute lack of skilled marine researchers: expert
Monday, 11 June 2012
Australian marine science suffers from acute skills shortages, according to one of Australia's leading marine scientists.
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Setting our sights high
Monday, 11 June 2012
In the past few millennia we have made the most astonishing and unexpected discoveries about the cosmos and our place within it, explorations that are exhilarating to consider.
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UWA Publishing book shortlisted for Margaret Medcalf Award
Friday, 8 June 2012
UWA Publishing book Justice: A History of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, by Fiona Skyring, has been shortlisted for the 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award.
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Review of Orientation due to commence
Thursday, 7 June 2012
A review panel appointed by The University of Western Australia will examine Orientation and related events conducted by and/or in the name of the University; the Student Guild and its affiliated Guild clubs and societies; UWA-affiliated colleges and Currie Hall, including residential college student clubs; The Sports and Recreation Association and affiliated clubs.
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Tapping geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate the use of geothermal energy to desalinate groundwater in WA.
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Rare transit of Venus celebrated at Gingin Gravity precinct
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Overcast skies and rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of 250 guests, scientists, amateur astronomers, school students and visitors at the Gingin Observatory and Gravity Discovery Centre this morning to celebrate the 2012 transit of Venus.
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Star quality portraits
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Celebrities who die young tend to have a special place in our collective mythology.
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Do WA's housing laws support our ageing population?
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate whether WA's ageing population is being disadvantaged by laws governing housing and accommodation.
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Plant biologist wins national award
Monday, 4 June 2012
A leading researcher from The University of Western Australia who is one of the world's most highly cited plant biologists has been recognised with a prestigious national award.
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Rare transit of Venus to be seen through solar telescopes
Monday, 4 June 2012
The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr Malcolm McCusker, will open a special event on Wednesday at the Gravity Discovery Centre - the viewing of the transit of Venus across the Sun.
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‘Becoming an Engineer with UWA’ info evening: Wednesday 28 November
Friday, 1 June 2012
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics invites you to attend the final ‘Becoming an Engineer with UWA’ information evening for 2012, taking place on Wednesday 28 November at 6pm.
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Geoff Gallop releases new book on post-political thinking
Friday, 1 June 2012
Geoff Gallop's new book Politics, Society, Self: Occasional Writings, published by UWA Publishing, is being released Australia-wide today.
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It’s an honour to study economics at UWA
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Bob Hawke, Colin Barnett and ‘Nugget' Coombs, the first Governor of Australia's Reserve Bank, are a few of the many UWA Economics graduates who have gone on to make their mark on our society.
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DNA discovery key to drought resistant crops
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Scientists have pinpointed the ‘stay green' DNA in barley in new research that may help farmers to grow better crops in areas of drought, heat and salinity.
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Zircon crystals reveal onset of plate tectonics
Thursday, 31 May 2012
We're familiar with the theory that the Earth's crust is composed of tectonic plates that move, sometimes dramatically to create earthquakes and tsunamis - but until recently, nobody knew how long this movement has been going on.
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100 steps closer to UWA Centenary
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Graduates are slowly making their way around the Oak Lawn.
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Larry Sjaastad, 1934-2012
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Professor Larry Sjaastad, a distinguished economics scholar and valued supporter of The University of Western Australia's Business School, has died aged 77.
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You need quiet to really listen
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Silence is a rare commodity now.
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Scientists volunteer in the classroom
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Creating a tsunami in a tray is actually easier than baking a tray of biscuits - and it has a sweet result for primary school children.
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Backyard blitz: students volunteer
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Students planted the dunes, made deliveries for FoodBank and cleaned up the grounds at a dogs' refuge during a two-hour community blitz for National Volunteers Week.
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Top Italian students choose UWA
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Three of the top students from a Milan university are wishing their semester at UWA could be extended.
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Engineering studies to start at the age of 12
Thursday, 31 May 2012
If you're at the age where police and doctors seem to be getting younger, wait until you see the engineers.
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New Courses breeding a new generation of first year students
Thursday, 31 May 2012
The nature of UWA's new professional programs will almost certainly be shaped by the students who graduate from the new undergraduate courses.
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Studying in English is just the beginning for AusAID students
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Unfamiliar academic practices and the English language are not the only challenges facing students from other countries.
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Library and common room merge for 21st century students
Thursday, 31 May 2012
The new ‘home' for engineering students should help to produce well-balanced graduates.
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Return of the Hackett family
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Science student Matthew Goss loves living at St Georges College.
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Art preserves living ancient history
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Thrombolites, sometimes called the stepping stones of life,
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National award for pioneering psychologist
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
A researcher from The University of Western Australia who also is one of the world's leading experts on emotion will today receive a prestigious national award in Canberra.
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Distance may make the heart grow fonder: Expert
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
More committed Australian couples are choosing to live in two houses instead of one - and a researcher at The University of Western Australia wants to know why Living Apart Together (LAT) relationships are particularly attractive to heterosexual women.
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Mentors share experiences with postgraduate business students
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
UWA Business School
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DMD trial finds treatment duration more important than dose
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Extended phase 2 clinical trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, using a compound designed in The University of Western Australia and Australian Neuromuscular Research Institute laboratories of Professors Steve Wilton and Sue Fletcher, have found that the duration of treatment appears more important than the dose.
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Zuytdorp Zest Festival taps Zeitgeist
Monday, 28 May 2012
On a June day 300 years ago, the Dutch trading ship, Zuytdorp, sank off the Western Australian coast near Kalbarri - and the event is being marked with a new and exciting festival aptly named Zest.
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Enhanced data access to benefit cancer researchers and patients
Monday, 28 May 2012
A novel approach to the use of multiple databases containing information about individual patients and how they respond to different therapies is helping medical scientists to improve cancer treatments.
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Award for study of cancer link to home renovators
Monday, 28 May 2012
A landmark study that found a ‘third wave' of asbestos-related cancer had emerged among home renovators has won the Medical Journal of Australia/Medical Defence Australia National Research Award for the best research article published in the journal in 2011.
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History, novelty and virtue in ecological restoration
Monday, 28 May 2012
The role and value of historical reference in the face of intensifying environmental and ecological change will be the subject of a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia this Wednesday night.
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Quality teaching the cornerstone for a successful society
Monday, 28 May 2012
Throughout May we celebrated excellence in teaching and
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Good food and talk underpin UWA-China friendship
Friday, 25 May 2012
More than great food was on the menu when a leading Minister from the People's Republic of China (PRC) met staff from The University of Australia and Madame Wang Yiner, the Republic's Consul General in Perth.
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UWA leads world in new approach to treating emotional disorders
Friday, 25 May 2012
A new approach to preventing and treating anxiety and depression may be used to improve the emotional health of fly-in fly-out workers and people living in bushfire-prone areas.
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Toxin profile revealed in first study of 2003 WA outbreak of head blight in wheat
Friday, 25 May 2012
Plant pathologists and chemists from The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with the CSIRO Plant Industry in Brisbane and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia, have identified the mycotoxin profile associated with an isolated outbreak of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in south-western Australia in 2003.
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Cancer treatment discovery opens tumours to immune cells
Friday, 25 May 2012
Scientists at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) have made exciting progress in their quest to help patients fight cancer using the body's own immune system.
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Guy Ben-Ary awarded Creative Australia Fellowship
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Congratulations to Guy Ben-Ary Manager of CellCentral who in his other life as an artist received a Creative Australia Fellowship from the Australia Council for the Arts last week.
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Madam Chen Xiaoya, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, the People’s Republic of China, met with Director of UWA Centre for Energy
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Madam Chen Xiaoya, Vice Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China visited Western Australia as part of her official visit to Australia.
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Agriculture students recognised at prize giving ceremony
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Six students from the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics were recognised at a Faculty Prize Giving Ceremony earlier this month.
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Geotechnical Research Medal awarded to COFS researchers
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Professor Christophe Gaudin, Associate Professor Britta Bienen and Winthrop Professor Mark Cassidy have been awarded the Geotechnical Research Medal, by the Institution of Civil Engineers, for their paper:
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Top students recognised
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Seventeen of ALVA’s top students from 2011 were recognised for their exceptional work in both practical and theoretical subjects at the Annual Prize-Giving Ceremony and exhibition opening held on Thursday 10 May.
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The US presidential nomination process explained
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Professor Kenneth Mayer from the University of Wisconsin-Maddison visited the UWA Albany Centre to present a public talk ‘The Presidential nomination process: Is it a rational system?'.
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Young artist's ambition soars with Schenberg
Monday, 21 May 2012
A concave sculpture into which is projected a video of two men posing for a portrait has won its creator the $35,000 annual Dr Harold Schenberg Art Prize awarded through The University of Western Australia.
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Warming may lead to functional extinction of Mediterranean seagrass meadows mid-century
Monday, 21 May 2012
A study involving the collaboration between researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Spanish National Research Council has shown that warming of Mediterranean seawater over this century, under a moderately optimistic scenario of greenhouse gas emissions, is likely to cause the functional extinction of these seagrass meadows.
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New global study: seagrasses can store as much carbon as forests
Monday, 21 May 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have contributed to the first global analysis of carbon stored in seagrasses which shows they can hold as much carbon as the world's temperate and tropical forests.
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Ocean of opportunities to understand eye function
Monday, 21 May 2012
The oceans are filled with exquisite examples of how different animals' eyes use light for survival - and knowing how these eyes work is useful for understanding and even improving human vision.
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UWA Information Services Twitter giveaway
Monday, 21 May 2012
We’re looking for images of us and we want your help.
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Indigenous women win Law awards
Monday, 21 May 2012
Kelsi Forrest has been awarded the inaugural Aboriginal Women’s Legal Education Trust Scholarship offered by the Women Lawyers of WA at its annual Honours Dinner at the UWA Club in March 2012.
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News learning system is off and running smoothly
Friday, 18 May 2012
Who would have thought a Learning Management System
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Does technology mean just skipping lectures?
Friday, 18 May 2012
I'm coming back from what I believe was a successful
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Make a difference while you make a dollar
Friday, 18 May 2012
A new wave of investors is looking for social impact as well
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Mining for blue gold with a tiny probe
Friday, 18 May 2012
An invention that tells European farmers when their olive
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Short sight or sun damage: looking for a happy medium
Friday, 18 May 2012
As little girls, my sister was always pleading with me to
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What makes these fish lose their sight?
Friday, 18 May 2012
Sight and how it changes is a focus for PhD candidate
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New life for plants, people and PhDs after storm disaster
Friday, 18 May 2012
The cliché about silver linings is more than just a metaphor
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"Breathing Architecture" lecture by leading international architect Richard Hassell
Thursday, 17 May 2012
The Inaugural Dean's Lecture was held on 30 April at the University Club. The Lecture ‘Breathing Architecture for the 21st Century' was presented by Richard Hassell, Founding Director of WOHA in Singapore and Adjunct Professor of Architecture at UWA.
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ASCE Civil Engineering best paper award, OTC 2012
Thursday, 17 May 2012
ARC Postdoctoral Fellow Assistant Professor Shazzad Hossain, ARC Future Fellow Professor Mark Cassidy and their co-authors were awared the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Best Civil Engineering Paper Award at Houston's annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) for 2012.
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Taking a bite out of fiction
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Marine Neuroecologist and UWA PhD student Ryan Kempster joined forces with SPICE to tour the Great Southern as part of the Travelling Scientist program to put to rest some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding sharks.
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Lecture series to shine spotlight on our oceans
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Australia is a maritime nation with more territory in the ocean than on land and an economy that relies heavily on its oceans through fisheries, oil and gas and tourism.
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Shining a light on the new EDFAA Library
Thursday, 17 May 2012
“It is quite extraordinary to think that we are all gathered here this afternoon because of a hail storm.
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UWA's 'feed the world' Professor lauded
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
A leading agricultural scientist and academic whose mission is to ‘feed the world' has been named The University of Western Australia's prestigious Hackett Professor of Agriculture Chair.
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Clough family joins UWA Graduates' Walk
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Harold Clough, one of Western Australia's foremost engineers, will today join the ranks of graduates of The University of Western Australia in celebrating UWA's first 100 years, while also helping future students.
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Learning about waterways
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
A group of students from the University of Western Australia in Perth spent a week in Albany as part of their course in Field Techniques in Marine Science.
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Top British soil scientist joins UWA
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
A leading UK scientist who helped map the bacterial ecosystems of British soil in a world-first study will join The University of Western Australia to lead an expert team in soil rehabilitation research.
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New service simplifies Internet access for UWA’s visitors
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Information Services has launched a new service which quickly and simply provides temporary Internet access to UWA’s short-term guests and conference attendees.
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Noongar rights denied by colonial laws: expert
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
The ways in which early Swan River colonists used British law to deny the rights of Noongar people will be examined in a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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Move over, Time Team
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Fans of the ABC TV series Time Team, in which presenter Tony Robinson urges British archaeologists to find out all they can about an historic site in three days, will be interested to know that Archaeology Week is being celebrated in Australia from today.
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Dongke Zhang named Academic Master of China’s “111” Project
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Winthrop Prof Dongke Zhang FTSE has been appointed the Academic Master of China’s “111” Project on “Coal Conversion and Utilization Research and Education” at North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), funded by China’s Ministry of Education.
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Expert to discuss causes of dementia
Monday, 14 May 2012
International Health and dementia expert Professor Passmore will discuss the causes of brain degeneration in dementia in a free public lecture at UWA this Tuesday 15 May.
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National Career Development Week in Reid Library
Monday, 14 May 2012
Would you like to find out more about your Career?
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Aligning resources and priorities for the future
Monday, 14 May 2012
It is that time in the annual political and financial cycle
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Messages of support strengthen UWA response to student orientation camps
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Support from graduates, staff and students of The University of Western Australia for steps to introduce strict new rules for future undergraduate orientation camps has strengthened the University's resolve to eliminate inappropriate student behaviour.
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UWA graduates receive Gates Cambridge scholarships
Friday, 11 May 2012
Two graduates from The University of Western Australia were among just six Australians to receive 2012 Gates Cambridge scholarships.
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UWAP books shortlisted for national historical association awards
Friday, 11 May 2012
Two UWA Publishing books, Between the Leaves: Stories of Australian Women, Writing and Gardens, by Katie Holmes, and The Paper War: Morality, Print Culture and Power in Colonial New South Wales, have been shortlisted in the 2012 Australian Historical Association (AHA) Awards.
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Professional development day for English teachers
Friday, 11 May 2012
On Friday the 22nd of June English and
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"Music Royalty" composes for her
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Most musicians would cut off their right hand to have celebrated composers write for them.
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Agricultural scientist honoured for 'inspiring influence'
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Senior Honorary Animal Biology Research Fellow Emeritus Professor David Lindsay has been honoured for his inspiring influence on WA's agricultural industry with induction this week into Western Australia's Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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New step forward in cancer care
Thursday, 10 May 2012
The University of Western Australia has unveiled a major step forward in cancer care for Western Australians with the opening of the State's first laboratory to translate new scientific discoveries based on the latest research in cancer biology into new advanced pathology tests.
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Exhibitions Closing Saturday
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Time is running out
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"The Mikado - in absentia" - The Vocal Program at UWA's School of Music
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The Vocal Program at The School of Music, UWA, presents "The Mikado - in absentia" - Andrew Foote (Artistic Director) - Caroline Badnall (Accompanist and Coach).
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The UWA 2013 Course Guide - hot off the press!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The 2013 Course Guide has just been released. If your son or daughter is in Year 12 at a WA high school they will soon receive a copy.
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Year 10 and 11 Information Sessions
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
UWA is offering a free information session for Year 10 and 11 students and their parents on Wednesday, 16 May (with a repeat session to follow on Thursday, 17 May).
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UMAT applications - now open
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Is your son or daughter currently in Year 12 and considering applying for one of the school-leaver pathways into Medicine or Dentistry at UWA? If so, they will need to register for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) which will take place on Wednesday, 25 July 2012.
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Living on Campus - new rooms at Currie Hall in 2013
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The University of Western Australia is completing construction on the new student accommodation at Currie Hall.
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Important dates for prospective students
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
It's a busy time of year at UWA for prospective students - be sure to pass these important dates on to your son or daughter.
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More "A Day in the Life of..." events coming soon!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Following the success of the various "A Day in the Life of..." events run in April, registrations are now open for Year 11 and 12 students who would like the opportunity to experience "A Day in the Life of..." a Business, Engineering Science or Chemistry student.
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Undergraduate opportunities for Medicine, Dentistry and Podiatric Medicine
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Is your son or daughter considering undertaking postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Podiatric Medicine at UWA, but not sure what to choose for their undergraduate degree?
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The 2013 UWA Course Guide - hot off the press!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The 2013 Course Guide has just been released and will soon be sent to you and your Year 12 students.
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Year 10 and 11 Information Sessions
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
UWA is offering a free information session for Year 10 and 11 students and their parents on Wednesday, 16 May (with a repeat session to follow on Thursday, 17 May).
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Career Advisers Day 2012
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
If you are a Career Adviser or the main provider of tertiary education advice at your secondary school, you may wish to register for UWA's Career Advisers Day, being held on 28 June.
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Australian Curriculum: History Seminars 2012
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
The Centre for WA History at The University of Western Australia will be holding the second of a series of seminars to assist primary and secondary school teachers with their implementation of the Australian Curriculum: History, in June 2012.
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Applications are now open for UMAT
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Do you have Year 12 students who are considering applying for one of the school-leaver pathways into Medicine or Dentistry at UWA? If so, they will need to register for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) which will take place on Wednesday, 25 July 2012.
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Important dates for your students
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
It's a busy time of year at UWA for prospective students - be sure to pass these important dates on to your students and include them in your school newsletter to parents.
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More 'A Day in the Life of...' events coming soon
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Following the success of the various "A Day in the Life of..." events run in April, registrations are now open for Year 11 and 12 students who would like the opportunity to experience "A Day in the Life" of a Business, Engineering Science or Chemistry student.
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Undergraduate opportunities for Medicine, Dentistry or Podiatric Medicine
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Do you have students considering undertaking postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Podiatric Medicine at UWA who aren't sure what to choose for their undergraduate degree?
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Career focus: Health Economists are in demand!
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
As a population we have greater access to health technology and expertise than ever before, yet there has never been so much constraint on the health dollar.
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Three Rs - and Engineering - at school
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
State high school students will learn engineering in Years 8-12 and be encouraged to consider engineering as a future career under a new teaching program being developed by The University of Western Australia and Governor Stirling Senior High School.
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Challenges in social entrepreneurship
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
UWA Business SchoolTrue social entrepreneurship requires co-operation between the public, private and community sectors, social entrepreneurship expert Dr Alex Nicholls told an audience at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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"Smart" ear fix trial to begin at Fremantle Hospital
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
In an Australian first, surgeons at Fremantle Hospital and The University of Western Australia believe a new method of repairing perforated ear drums could be a major advance in ear health.
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Crop root study to boost Australian grain production
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia say that "next frontier" of agricultural science is understanding the root system and function of crop plants to significantly increase Australian grain production, keep farms viable and help continue to feed the world despite the onset of increasing drought and climate change.
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CMCA - Tuesday 15 May @ 1.00pm: Hawker Richardson Products for Productivity - Open Day
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Come along to CMCA, First Floor Physics Building and have at look at the range of Hawker Richardson Products for Productivity. Obligation free hands on demonstrations - bring your own samples and try the instruments.
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Federal Minister inspects construction progress on new UWA student accommodation
Monday, 7 May 2012
The Federal Minister for Small Business, Housing and Homelessness, Mr Brendan O'Connor, visited The University of Western Australia last week to inspect construction progress for new student accommodation being built at Currie Hall.
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New vaccine shows promise to protect against common cause of meningitis
Monday, 7 May 2012
Researchers are an important step closer to finding a vaccine that protects against a wide range of strains of meningococcal B - the most common cause of meningococcal disease in Western Australia.
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CMCA Seminar Series - 17 May @ 4PM: 'Measuring nanoparticle dispersion and in vitro cellular uptake by electron microscopy' by Nicole Hondow
Monday, 7 May 2012
Presenter: Nicole Hondow, Institute for Materials Research, University of Leeds
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Building Strong Beginnings
Monday, 7 May 2012
The Faculty of Education’s Building Strong Beginnings Forum at the UWA Club on Thursday 22 March 2012 brought together 90 participants from the Government, Independent and Catholic sectors in Western Australia.
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Deluge to delight: the new EDFAA library opens
Monday, 7 May 2012
The newly refurbished EDFAA Library opened on 23 February 2012 – almost two years after the March, 2010 storm which flooded the library and destroyed 15 per cent of the EDFAA collection.
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Hands-on in Harvey
Monday, 7 May 2012
Laura Wilson is a second year student in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and will be teaching at Harvey Primary School as an intern.
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Rasch Royalty at UWA
Monday, 7 May 2012
The Faculty of Education continues to be home to one of the world’s leading research centres in the field of social measurement, with research funded by ARC Linkage and Discovery Grants, funding for the Pearson Psychometric Laboratory, high quality research students, and the stream of international visitors including doctoral students from other countries.
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Generation Why? Students question the point of science and maths
Monday, 7 May 2012
An unpopular image with perceptions of irrelevancy for everyday life combined with some less than inspiring teaching are causing students to question the purpose of Mathematics and Science in the classroom.
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UWA investing in School Leaders for the Future
Monday, 7 May 2012
In January 2012 some of Western Australia’s best school teachers enrolled in the new Master of School Leadership degree, offered by UWA’s Faculty of Education.
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UWA students partner with Oxfam, create first Fair Trade Pop Up Shop
Saturday, 5 May 2012
UWA Business SchoolThe Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at The University of Western Australia has partnered with Oxfam Australia and the WA Fair Trade Collective to establish the first Fair Trade Pop Up Shop in Australia.
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UWA implements strict rules for student camps
Saturday, 5 May 2012
The University of Western Australia is implementing a set of strict rules for the conduct of student camps following claims of inappropriate behaviour at a camp organised by the Student Guild.
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Honouring Four Foundation Professors
Friday, 4 May 2012
Almost 100 years ago, eight
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Award recognises engineers' pioneering surgery
Friday, 4 May 2012
Two of The University of Western Australia's top mechanical engineers have been recognised by Engineers Australia with the Sir George Julius medal for their ground-breaking research into the use of engineering computations in image-guided surgery.
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Lindsay Tanner on 'Taming the Feral Media'
Friday, 4 May 2012
Former Federal Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner will discuss politics and the media in a public lecture, "Taming the Feral Media", at The University of Western Australia next week.
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theSkyNet set to conquer more of our universe
Friday, 4 May 2012
In its ever-expanding quest to process astronomy data and discover much more of our Universe, theSkyNet has joined forces with the Pan-STARRS1 Science Consortium (PS1SC) to probe other galaxies beyond our own Milky Way.
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CFE Student Won Best Paper Award at Australian Combustion Symposium
Friday, 4 May 2012
Mingming Zhu, a PhD candidate of Centre for Energy, has won the Student Prize for Best Paper presented at the 2011 Australian Combustion Symposium with the paper titled “Effect of a homogeneous combustion catalyst on the combustion characteristics of single droplets of diesel and biodiesel”, co-authored with a fellow PhD candidate, Yu Ma, and their supervisor, Winthrop Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE.
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Congratulations to Tian on his promotion to Research Assistant Professor
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Yinghui Tian was recently promoted to Research Assistant Professor.
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OneSearch on your mobile
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Using a simplified mobile web interface, the new mobile version of OneSearch allows you to search all of the resources that you would be able to search using your computer— books, eBooks, articles, databases, and other types of resources—directly from your mobile device.
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COFS Winthrop Professor awarded ARC DORA
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Winthrop Professor Mark Randolph received the ARC Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award (DORA) as part of his successful application for a Discovery Project Grant.
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More "A Day in the Life of..." events coming soon
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Following the success of the various "A Day in the Life of..." events run in April, registrations are now open for Year 11 and 12 students who would like the opportunity to experience "A Day in the Life of..." a Business, Engineering Science or Chemistry student.
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Student Report - Nina discusses Landscape Architecture
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
UWA student Nina Zheleva talks about her time so far studying Landscape Architecture:
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The UWA 2013 Course Guide - hot off the press!
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
The 2013 Course Guide has just been released and will soon be sent to all WA Year 12 students studying at High School.
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Student Diary - Postcard from Italy
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Amy Steinepreis is completing her Bachelor of Arts majoring in English, French and Italian - she loves all her majors but is especially passionate about Italian.
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Applications now open for UMAT
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Are you currently in Year 12 and considering applying for one of the school-leaver pathways into Medicine or Dentistry at UWA? If so, you will need to register for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) which will take place on Wednesday, 25 July 2012.
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Live on Campus - new rooms at Currie Hall in 2013
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
The University of Western Australia is completing construction on the new student accommodation at Currie Hall. From 2013, more students will be able to experience the unique collegiate community of UWA's own Hall of Residence and the many benefits of living on-campus. This could be you!
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Undergraduate opportunities for Medicine, Dentistry or Podiatric Medicine
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Are you considering undertaking postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Podiatric Medicine at UWA and not sure what to choose for your undergraduate degree?
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Important dates for prospective students
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
So you don't miss out on our upcoming events and activities, be sure to add these important dates to your diary...
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Bubble power at zero gravity
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Serious work can also be serious fun for physicist Danail Obreschkow.
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Endeavours to balance livelihoods and fragile ecosystems
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
You may not know it, but you are using and eating products with seaweed in them every day.
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Small company has big impact
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
The University's publishing company has been short-listed for an award from the Australian Book Industry.
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Campus keeps siblings in contact
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
While some families enjoy a UWA tradition, with generations following each other here, there are not many who can claim the Mackenzie brothers' feat.
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Why do so many migrants decide to pack up and go home?
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
In 1996 Petra Buergelt was an unsettled immigrant from Germany, living in New Zealand and wanting to go home.
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Reflecting on our ‘duty of care’
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
In recent weeks, administrators from Western Australian universities have met to begin discussions on how to help address an issue facing our students - along with many other young people in the community: the problem of alcohol abuse and binge drinking.
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Rio Tinto signs $3 Million education partnership with UWA
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Global miner Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia have signed a multi-million dollar partnership that will focus on creating a sustainable supply of graduates and expertise for the mining industry.
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Business Practicum adds value for students and local businesses
Monday, 30 April 2012
UWA Business SchoolBusiness students at The University of Western Australia are gaining practical experience while assisting local organisations to solve problems and explore new opportunities.
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Business School staff recognised in teaching and research awards
Monday, 30 April 2012
The UWA Business School's teaching and research staff were recognised for their outstanding achievements in an awards ceremony held earlier this month.
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Pilbara high school students to get a taste of Uni
Friday, 27 April 2012
Fifty-nine Year 11 students from five Pilbara high schools will get a taste of what university can offer at a three-day Aspire UWA camp at The University of Western Australian from April 30 to May 2
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Students unwind for Health Day
Friday, 27 April 2012
Findings that university students are three times more stressed than other people generally have prompted Health Promotion students at the University of Western Australia to develop a relaxation zone and encourage staff and students to attend.
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'Blue gold' used to measure climate change in trees
Friday, 27 April 2012
A new invention that tells European farmers when their olive groves and wheat crops need water is being used for the first time to find out how Australian trees cope with drought and climate change.
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Researcher to discuss War and Sexual Violence
Friday, 27 April 2012
Rape and sexual torture of women in times of war and crisis is not a new phenomenon.
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Shale Gas and 'Fracking': Environmental Saviour or Devil Incarnate?
Friday, 27 April 2012
The controversial subject of shale gas and the use of "fracking" (hydraulic fracturing) will be the subject of a free public lecture at UWA this Monday 30 April by visiting UWA Institute of Advanced Studies Professor-at-Large Derek Elsworth.
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New service for UWA staff: delivery of books and articles from all Library collections
Thursday, 26 April 2012
On Thursday April 26 Information Services is launching a new service which allows UWA staff to place requests via Get It for books and articles held in print in any of the UWA Library collections.
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Solution to ancient rock puzzle posited
Thursday, 26 April 2012
A superplume, or massive episode of volcanic eruptions that related to extensive melting of the Earth's mantle, could explain the puzzling reappearance of major iron formations long after the rise in atmospheric oxygen about 2.
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WA expert helps lead world diagnosis of rare disorder in new babies
Thursday, 26 April 2012
A Western Australian-based expert in neuromuscular diseases has helped revolutionise the way doctors around the world diagnose muscle dysfunction in newborn babies.
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English and Urdu recitals to honour Pakistani poet
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
A former associate of the late Palestinian leader and Nobel Laureate Yasser Arafat and four-time contender for the Nobel Poetry Prize will be honoured posthumously at The University of Western Australia with a competition at which speakers will recite his poems in Urdu and English.
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Margaret Seares to lead Perth International Arts Festival Board
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
A nationally respected leader in the Australian arts sector - Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares - has been appointed Chair of The University of Western Australia's Perth International Arts Festival.
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Magical music inspired by mentors
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Without his mentor, computer pioneer Ed Roberts, Bill Gates may not have been inspired to found Microsoft.
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The Experience of Combat
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
The recounting of atrocities of war will be the subject of a free public talk at UWA this week by Professor Joanna Bourke, Professor of History in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at Birkbeck College.
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UWA scientists lead in shark research
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Shark repellents may work best if they target specific species rather than try to deter all types of sharks, say scientists from the Oceans Institute at The University of Western Australia.
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Study to determine if 'less is more' in drugs for elderly
Monday, 23 April 2012
Over-prescribing drugs to frail elderly people is a serious problem but little is known about what happens if unnecessary drugs are reduced or withdrawn under strict medical supervision.
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TV ads entice kids to drink alcohol - study
Monday, 23 April 2012
Efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm in Australia are being frustrated by high levels of alcohol advertising on television, particularly at times when children are likely to be watching, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Information Services News: May issue
Friday, 20 April 2012
The May issue of Information Services News features the long-awaited opening of the refurbished EDFAA Library.
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Vale Professor Bruce Bennett, AO (1941-2012)
Friday, 20 April 2012
Bruce Bennett, one of the most respected and admired scholars and teachers in Australian literary studies, has passed away after a long illness.
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Unhappy work a pain in the back
Friday, 20 April 2012
An international researcher based in Perth has found that workers who resign themselves to work in unsatisfactory jobs are more likely to suffer from serious, persistent lower back pain than others with a positive attitude.
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Local knowledge gives science a boost
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Science alone may not be able to describe every aspect of complex environmental systems, but a little local knowledge gives it a better chance, according to a young researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Investing in a higher education for a better society
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Philanthropy is making an increasingly important contribution to our goal of being recognised internationally as a research intensive university of excellence producing benefits for society as a whole.
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Fiction as important as fact in medical study
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Medical text books make way for novels, poetry, diaries and letters in the classes of Professor Femi Oyebode.
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Healing starts with play
Thursday, 19 April 2012
When their communities were devastated by tsunami and cyclone, local people in Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea asked for help to establish kindergartens.
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Speedy weed scientist on the run
Thursday, 19 April 2012
One of the biggest excuses for giving up exercise is not having enough time.
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Warrior Women a SIFE success story
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Cafes and shopping bags - trappings of the western world - are the latest projects for SIFE students to make a difference in the developing world.
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Our scientists help clever teenagers onto the world stage
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Local high school students have impressed the world with their knowledge and skills, thanks to mentoring by UWA scientists.
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Combined assault on killer of our time
Thursday, 19 April 2012
UWA and the Cancer Council of WA have combined to present a united front in the fight against cancer.
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Law students book a future with Perth firm
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Five Indigenous law students have been welcomed into the ‘family' of major Perth law firm, Lavan Legal.
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Tracing cancer through the eye of a needle
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
There is no cure for breast cancer.
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Prestigious award for young Down syndrome researcher
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
A young researcher with a passion for helping people with Down syndrome has been recognised as the recipient of a prestigious West Australian research scholarship.
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Genes discovery linked to osteoporosis and fracture risk
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
A large number of genetic variants have for the first time been linked to the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according to a major new international study.
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UWA Publishing book longlisted for National Biography Award
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
UWA Publishing book From Moree to Mabo: The Mary Gaudron Story, by Pamela Burton, has been longlisted for the 2012 National Biography Award.
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Geophysicists crack open conference
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
The Geophysics group at UWA recently blasted away the opposition at an international conference in Brisbane.
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Presuming Dr Livingstone would be proud
Monday, 16 April 2012
The memory of medical missionary and anti-slavery campaigner Dr David Livingstone will be evoked when a field microscope to detect malaria, tuberculosis, infections caused by HIV/AIDS and other diseases is donated this month to a Malawi mining community.
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Update on IT service delivery at start of semester
Friday, 13 April 2012
To all UWA Students and Staff
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Japanese research to help WA lupin growers
Friday, 13 April 2012
A disease that affects WA lupin crops will be researched by a student from The University of Western Australia - in Japan.
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UWA Publishing shortlisted for 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards
Friday, 13 April 2012
UWA Publishing has been shortlisted for Small Publisher of the Year as part of the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs).
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UWA Publishing shortlisted for 2012 Small Publisher of the Year Award
Friday, 13 April 2012
UWA Publishing has been shortlisted for the esteemed title of Small Publisher of the Year as part of the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs).
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Student Support Services display in Science Library
Friday, 13 April 2012
Have you ever been through this door before?
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Giving voice to western migrants
Thursday, 12 April 2012
A former East German junior fencing champion who now researches bushfire psychology at The University of Western Australia was invited to be a keynote speaker at a recent 17-nation conference on migration in Geneva.
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Magnetic navigation - putting the cat among the pigeons
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Homing pigeons are well known for their extraordinary sense of direction, which is thought to result from a specialised sense that allows them to navigate using the Earth's magnetic field.
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Searching for better ways to treat prostate disorders
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Innovative new technology has been used to identify and profile a novel combination of proteins that may improve treatment for prostate disorders. The study will be published in the April 13th 2012 edition of the prestigious Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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OBEL postgraduate student leads Iona Presentation College student to BioGENEius Challenge win
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
UWA Optical + Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (OBEL) postgraduate student Kelsey Kennedy's mentoring has helped Iona Presentation College Year 11 student Tess Douglass to qualify as one of only two finalists in the BioGENEius Challenge of WA.
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Genes identified for common childhood obesity
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
An international collaborative study including researchers from The University of Western Australia has identified at least two new gene variants that increase the risk of common childhood obesity.
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Kenyan Minister for Regional Development visited UWA Centre for Energy
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
The Honourable Fredrick Gumo, Minister for Regional Development of Kenya, and his wife Mrs Emma Gumo, visited UWA Centre for Energy on the 5th of April 2012 during his unofficial trip to Australia.
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Sensear adds to its awards tally
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
An innovative project developed at The University of Western Australia has won spin-out company, Sensear Pty Ltd, the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2012 Product Differentiation Excellence Award for its "high-noise communication" devices.
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Extraordinary equipment to help ordinary families
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Research that has helped one family who lost three babies during pregnancy because of a genetic disorder to potentially pursue future successful pregnancies, is now available to all Western Australians.
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Mitsubishi strengthens UWA Business School partnership
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Mitsubishi Development has become a Major Corporate Partner of The University of Western Australia's Business School with today's signing of a renewed sponsorship agreement valued at $350,000 for a further five years.
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Engineering student scoops art essay prize
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
An engineering student at The University of Western Australia has challenged the popular notion that engineers are poor communicators by winning the Lawrence Wilson Gallery Art Writing Prize for 2011.
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'Moonlight' the best musical medicine
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
An internationally acclaimed Australian pianist and Medicine graduate interested in applying science to piano-playing will launch the new Keyed Up! recital series at The University of Western Australia next week.
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COFS researchers recognised with federal ASCRF grant
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Assistant Professor Shazzad Hossain, Professor Yuxia Hu and W/Professor Mark Randolph from UWA’s Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) and School of Civil and Resource Engineering have just been awarded a significant grant as part of the Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ASCRF).
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UWA, Telethon Institute join international early nutrition study
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and its affiliate, - Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research - will join more than 50 scientists from 36 research institutions around the world to improve early nutrition to boost long-term health.
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Crucible of humanity older than thought
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
The stage was set for the emergence of hominids - the ancestors of humans and great apes - 14 million years earlier than previously thought, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Talking plants
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
When South African botanist Lyall Watson claimed in his 1973 best-seller "Supernature" that plants had emotions that could register on a lie detector, scientists scoffed and branded it hippie nonsense.
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Expert Advice on Collecting Indigenous Art
Monday, 2 April 2012
"Collect out of love" was
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Be alert, not alarmed – engineering students dispose of ‘hazardous' materials
Monday, 2 April 2012
If you were on campus last Friday 30 March, you may have been surprised to see large groups of students with wheel barrows, conspicuously dressed in white protective clothing, working eagerly along the route between the back of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering building and Riley Oval.
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Corals 'could survive a more acidic ocean'
Monday, 2 April 2012
Corals may be better placed to cope with the gradual acidification of the world's oceans than previously thought - giving rise to hopes that coral reefs might escape climatic devastation.
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UWA and Rio Tinto to establish Chair in Pilbara Rock Art
Monday, 2 April 2012
Tens of thousands of Indigenous rock art treasures in Western Australia's remote Pilbara region will be researched, catalogued and promoted under a six-year, $1.
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Business ethics: What have we learnt from the global financial crisis?
Friday, 30 March 2012
Speaking at a panel discussion on business ethics and the global financial crisis at The University of Western Australia’s Business School, Dr Michael Chaney AO, UWA Chancellor and Chairman of NAB and Woodside, said that openness and transparency in companies were key pre-requisites for preventing further shocks like the global financial crisis.
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UWA leads Port Phillip Bay colonial shipwreck excavation
Friday, 30 March 2012
A leading archaeologist from The University of Western Australia will head a team of 60 people excavating a significant colonial shipwreck in Victoria's Port Phillip Bay next month.
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Memories are made of this
Thursday, 29 March 2012
The belief that people with Alzheimer's can't learn is being challenged by music therapists and community musicians who successfully teach sufferers the words and music to new songs.
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Public lecture to ask: ‘Do ethics make us happy?’
Thursday, 29 March 2012
We often view our ethical decisions as constraints on action - a set of "thou shalt nots". What if we instead looked at these choices as the opportunities to be more of who we already are, at our best?
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Tea tree oil and prostate research tops Cancer Council list
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
An early career researcher and an Honours student from The University of Western Australia are among the winners in this year's annual Cancer Council Western Australia research grants.
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Student doctors need model patients
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
The University of Western Australia is seeking volunteers to act as patients to enable medical students to practise their skills.
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Volunteers needed for Parkinson's sleep study
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are seeking volunteers for a study looking at the relationship between sleep and cognition in people with Parkinson's disease.
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World leadership in executive education
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Professional development seminar: The Truth about LeadershipInternationally renowned leadership experts Professor James Kouzes and Professor Barry Posner from Santa Clara University will present The Truth about Leadership, a one-day seminar offered by the Australian Institute of Management.
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Eight UWA students win 2012 Pallottine Scholarships
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Eight Indigenous students were awarded Pallottine Scholarships at the Pallottine Centre on Sunday March 25.
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Indigenous youth from UWA involved in constitutional forum
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Eight Indigenous students from UWA were selected from 12 WA representatives to participate in Constitutional Recognition Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australians held at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in Sydney from 14 – 17 March.
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Kevin Taylor combines football, community and medicine
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Kevin Taylor, 2nd
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Dean’s message: March 2012
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
UWA Business SchoolThe top business schools in the world are global.
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Wolfing down lupins to fight 'diabesity'
Monday, 26 March 2012
Ancient Romans thought lupin seed was fit only for wolves to eat, which may be why the Latin word for wolf - lupus - sounds so similar.
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UWA trio shine in Academy of Science
Monday, 26 March 2012
Three out of 21 national new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Science today are from The University of Western Australia.
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Norwegian economist calls for greater customer focus from business
Monday, 26 March 2012
UWA Business SchoolInternational expert on global strategic management, strategic planning and entrepreneurship for growth, Peter Lorange, told Western Australian university executives and industry representatives at a recent Leaders Luncheon that there is still a pessimistic attitude throughout the world as a result of the global financial crisis.
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Kerry Harmanis: Miner, meditator and mandolin player
Monday, 26 March 2012
UWA Business SchoolKerry Harmanis, founding director of Jubilee Mines, has told business leaders and students at The University of Western Australia how values such as humility, respect and compassion were critical to his business success.
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Who stole my trousers?
Monday, 26 March 2012
A piano leg, a finger puppet and a complete outfit - pants, shirt, shoes and socks - were among rubbish picked up by UWA volunteers during Clean Up Australia.
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Improve your performance
Friday, 23 March 2012
If you think you don't need a high performance computing facility to assist your research ... have a chat with Jenni Harrison, and prepare to be surprised.
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Buried treasure under lights at last
Friday, 23 March 2012
It was like opening a treasure chest - a very prolonged opening that took four years.
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A fair way to discover new ways to live
Friday, 23 March 2012
Reducing your power bills - and helping to save the planet - is easier than you think, according to one of the organisers of the Perth Sun Fair to be held at The University of Western Australia on Sunday 1 April.
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Dedication to the University rewarded
Friday, 23 March 2012
Whether it was through agriculture, medicine or innovative outreach programs, the winners of Chancellor's Medals dedicated most of their working lives to the University.
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Doctors happy to learn new skills
Friday, 23 March 2012
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is best known for its policy of Gross National Happiness, and UWA is lending a hand to ensure it is achieved.
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UWA library reopens after severe hailstorm damage
Friday, 23 March 2012
Education Minister Elizabeth Constable today reopened The University of Western Australia's Education, Fine Arts and Architecture Library, after it was severely damaged during Perth's freak 2010 hailstorm.
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New technologies can unlock humanities secrets
Friday, 23 March 2012
In the literary world, it was an accepted assumption that the 1970s was a time of unprecedented growth in homegrown Australian fiction. And everybody was reading and talking about books by young Australian women.
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What makes a tick… tick?
Friday, 23 March 2012
What makes a ground-dwelling and disease-carrying tick decide to crawl up a grass stalk and launch itself onto a human or animal host?
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Is exercise the answer?
Friday, 23 March 2012
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases of the 21st century in the western world, but preventing or treating it is far from simple.
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It’s not like any other language
Friday, 23 March 2012
"I dated this loser in high school and he was obsessed with lollies...and he'd just eat them. I'm just like: That's disgusting."
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Gen Y offers us our best chance at excellence
Friday, 23 March 2012
Just as women used to sit in groups weaving together, more than 100 women (and men) at UWA sat together in the Tropical Grove, listening to Carolyn Oldham weave together the threads of her vision for a resilient and excellent university.
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Students give athletes a sporting chance
Friday, 23 March 2012
Students from St George's College are helping athletes with intellectual disabilities - and learning some lessons themselves
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Monash University Vice Chancellor’s commendation
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Dr Sarah Murray, Associate Professor in the Law Faculty UWA, has been awarded the 2011 Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal for her PhD thesis "Less-Adversarial Practice & The Constitutional Role of the Judiciary in Australia".
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UWA Business School Professor Wins Australia Day Honour
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The contributions of UWA Business School academics have again been recognised on the national and international stages.
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UWA academics assist growth of Asian business schools
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Developing business schools in the Asian region are becoming closer to world-class with the help of academics from the UWA Business School.
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From NYSE to honours classes at UWA Business School
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
UWA Business SchoolVisiting Professor Terry Hendershott, from Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley (UCB) will share his expertise with students and staff at The University of Western Australia's Business School over the next four months.
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Ted’s Invitation to You
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Join me on Friday (March 23) at 1pm for what will
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UWA scientists join CSIRO Mineral Systems Cluster
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Three world-leading scientists from The University of Western Australia have joined a global first scientific Cluster to assist industry in accelerating the search for new minerals to keep up with rising demand for Australian metals.
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Graduates’ Walk leaves legacy for future students
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
UWA Business SchoolGraduates from The University of Western Australia are raising significant funds to assist current and future UWA students who are at risk of withdrawing from study due to financial or personal issues.
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Volunteers sought for salt diet study
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
A new study will examine how a person's genes and dietary salt intake affect substances that regulate blood pressure, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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New Architecture Exhibition at the Club
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The University Club is
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Sea weed - see vital resource: expert
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
To many people, seaweed is something that washes up on beaches and gathers in ugly, smelly piles.
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Heart-stopping shark movie selected for international film festival
Monday, 19 March 2012
An eye-catching film made by ocean researcher Ryan Kempster from The University of Western Australia on the unique survival skills of bamboo sharks has been selected to be shown at a prestigious US film festival.
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Attention Students: EDUCAUSE Survey, win an Amazon.com certificate
Monday, 19 March 2012
EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology 2012
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Mark Barnaba awarded Honorary Doctorate from UWA
Monday, 19 March 2012
UWA Business School graduate and respected business leader Mark Barnaba was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Commerce by The University of Western Australia at a graduation ceremony on 15 March.
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The importance of academic research
Monday, 19 March 2012
When the Royal Society was founded in 1660, it was possible for a knowledgeable person to be able to understand the full gamut of scientific discovery of that time.
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Architectural innovator recognised
Thursday, 15 March 2012
A retrospective body of work of renowned architect Brian Klopper is being presented in an upcoming exhibition at UWA.
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Free Lunchtime Concert
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
The School of Music's
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UWA scores 10 out of 10 for equality in workplace
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
The University of Western Australia has been recognised nationally as an Employer of Choice for Women for the 10th consecutive year.
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Bank ratings examined in new study
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
A new study by Australian researchers has shed light on the methods used by ratings agencies to assign ratings to banks in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Synchrotron shines light on cancer proteins
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) have revealed a ground-breaking new molecular structure formed by two human proteins involved in turning genes on and off in cancer.
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Honorary degree for former Premier
Monday, 12 March 2012
Former Western Australian Premier Dr Geoff Gallop is one of several people whose contributions to society will be recognised at The University of Western Australia during its autumn series of graduations for 3,471 students.
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Corporate, investment, non-profits 'crucial' to social policy
Monday, 12 March 2012
The effective interaction of the corporate sector, philanthropists, investors, not-for-profit service delivery agencies (and governments) is increasingly crucial to delivering improved social and community benefits to people across social service areas and those in need, according to Winthrop Professor Paul Flatau, Director of the Centre for Social Impact at The University of Western Australia.
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Putting heads together to cure killer brain tumours
Monday, 12 March 2012
In a world first, Indian and Australian medical scientists are attacking lethal brain tumour stem cells with a naturally occurring protein in a bid to cure an aggressive form of cancer that kills within weeks or months.
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Plant scientists unlock fire and witchcraft secrets
Friday, 9 March 2012
Witchweeds suck the juices from their host plant while other plants sprout after bushfires and reproduce. Now a coven of researchers at The University of Western Australia has unlocked the secret of the dark arts that could help to bring the dormant back to life.
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New engineering student centre creates network hub
Friday, 9 March 2012
A new centre for engineering students at The University of Western Australia will provide a modern 24/7 facility for team-based learning and private study in a professional and contemporary environment.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Last
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Champion for tolerance inducted into Hall of Fame
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Professor Samina Yasmeen, The University of Western Australia director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, has been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame on the centenary of International Women's Day.
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International composer re-scores music for Western Australia
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
One of Australia's most original and internationally recognised composers, Mary Finsterer, will present the Australian premiere of her composition Red, Green, Blue at The University of Western Australia School of Music's Callaway Auditorium.
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Have you heard about the latest ID research?
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Stealing identities and falsifying security records are social problems of the 21st century that can result in crime, immigration fraud and more.
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Mining and Language links with a northern neighbour
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Asian languages at UWA have been boosted by the addition of Korean Studies this year.
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The value of teaching ‘pracs’
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Even mature experienced graduate students can find their first foray into a classroom as a teacher a bit of a shock.
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A year of music fosters potential doctors, lawyers, engineers
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
In a year when the nurturing power of music is its theme, the School of Music is welcoming the most diverse range of students in its history.
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Our Top 50 target will involve a great deal of work
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
In my early weeks at the University, I have been struck by the commitment of staff to achieve the University's bold ambition of being counted among the top 50 universities by 2050.
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Unquenchable thirst is sucking Australia dry: expert
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Torrents of underground water from the heart of the Mojave Desert flow into Las Vegas casino waterfalls, fountains, lagoons and wave machines - an example of water use that is sucking America dry, according to one of the world's leading water authorities.
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UWA Albany Foundation winds up
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Following a recommendation outlined in the UWA Strategic Plan, the UWA Albany Foundation terminated at the end of 2011.
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Seminar to examine responses to climate change
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Local, national and international experts will gather in Perth next week to discuss the latest approaches to climate change.
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Sawfish: there's biological wi-fi in their weapon
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Research carried out by The University of Western Australia in an international collaboration for an aquarium fish collector based in Cairns has uncovered that, contrary to previous assumptions, a sawfish's saw can actually sense electric fields to locate and attack prey.
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Architectural dreams in augmented reality
Monday, 5 March 2012
Imagine walking inside a beautiful cathedral that exists only in virtual space or inspecting a 3D display home from every angle on a smart phone or digital tablet in the comfort of your home or office.
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US Water Crisis expert to discuss water management lessons for Australia
Friday, 2 March 2012
Robert Glennon, Professor of Law at the University of Arizona and author of Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on 6 March.
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Leading crop scientist warns against herbicide overuse
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Overuse of the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) has caused US crops to become infested with glyphosate-resistant weeds - and a world-leading researcher at The University of Western Australia is fighting to prevent similar outcomes here.
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Bhutan doctors boost cancer knowledge
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Two doctors from the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan are visiting Perth to further their knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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IT Student Mobility
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Information Services and Faculty IT teams are very proud to have delivered improved student access to IT facilities across campus in time for the start of Semester 1 2012.
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Tertiary student body lauds UWA leadership
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Australia's peak tertiary student body has ranked The University of Western Australia as a national sector leader in using best practice to consult, support and deliver positive outcomes for students and student organisations.
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Cultural help for mental health workers
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Mental health workers will improve their understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity through a new resource to be funded by the State Government and delivered by The University of Western Australia.
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Sexualisation of girls and the digital age
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Spray tans, make-up and padded bras for pre-adolescent girls are some of the heavily marketed products that promote a sexualised appearance for girls in modern society.
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Kimberley study to research life at the extreme
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
A region with some of the world's highest tides and extreme ocean conditions will help researchers at The University of Western Australia better understand the impacts of large physical disturbances and climate change on coastal ecosystems.
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UWA celebrates Bikeweek
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Up to 300 cyclists are expected to attend a free breakfast at The University of Western Australia as part of Bikeweek next month.
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Images on display in the Science Library
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
From Monday 5 March 2012 until Friday 15 April 2012 images from the ARC Centre for Excellence in Plant Energy Biology will be on display in the Science Library Foyer, in an exhibition titled 'Secrets of a Tiny Powerplant'.
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Major philanthropic gift for Indigenous Rock Art research
Monday, 27 February 2012
A gift of $1.5 million to support significant research into Kimberley Rock Art at The University of Western Australia will advance the understanding of the Indigenous cultural heritage of Western Australia's far north.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Monday, 27 February 2012
On Thursday evening (February 23) over 450 people attended the opening of the Purnu, Tjanpi, Canvas Art of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands exhibition and over the weekend hundreds of people attending the Perth Writer's Festival also visited the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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International ecologist is visiting CENRM UWA in Albany
Monday, 27 February 2012
An international ecologist,
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International ecologist visits Albany
Monday, 27 February 2012
Internationally distinguished ecologist, author and academic Robert Naiman visited UWA Albany's Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management (CENRM) throughout February and March.
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The EDFAA Library is Open
Monday, 27 February 2012
The EDFAA Library is Open
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SIFE projects empower international communities
Monday, 27 February 2012
UWA Business SchoolInternational communities in India and Kenya will benefit from two projects being run by the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) UWA team, based at the UWA Business School.
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Special Weekend Event at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Friday, 24 February 2012
The
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Perth "4WD" homes buck green trend
Friday, 24 February 2012
Many Perth houses are not energy efficient and building regulations don't encourage home builders to change, says a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Playing, Imagining, Discovering and Learning – Kindergarten children exploring their places and relationships
Friday, 24 February 2012
Rebekah Garwood, (Master of Teaching, Second Year Student, Early Childhood Education) has won the runner-up prize ($500) in the 2011-12 Oxford Education Innovation Award.
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Editorial: A new year, new courses and two new schools
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Welcome to the first edition of Science Matters for 2012 and the first joint edition from the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences and the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
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Agricultural students shine at the Royal Show
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Three students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have made a clean sweep of the regional scholarships awarded by the Australian Council of Agricultural Societies (ACAS) and Coca-Cola.
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Richard Hobbs named 2011 WA Scientist of the Year
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Internationally renowned ecologist Professor Richard Hobbs has been named WA Scientist of the Year for his outstanding contributions in helping preserve key elements of unique West Australian ecosystems.
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New clues to muscle wasting in elderly people
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Permanent disconnection between nerves and muscles may be the reason behind progressive loss of muscle mass and function in elderly people, Perth-based researchers have found.
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Cycle study might stop diabetes cycle
Thursday, 23 February 2012
A study to see if exercise can help prevent pregnant women from developing gestational diabetes has become very personal for research co-ordinator and PhD candidate MJ Ong.
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Where are they now? - Patrick Hollingworth
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Patrick Hollingworth, Manager, RPS Group (Environmental Consulting)BSc (majoring in Geography) Hons (Ocean and Coastal Management), UWAI am currently working for RPS Environmental Consulting, a London-based multinational company which specialises in the fields of energy, planning and the environment.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Tomorrow evening is the official
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The Berndt Museum Is Open
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
The Berndt
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Muza's movie-making skills bring science to life
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Basketball, fireworks, kung fu, Batman, coffee and Aboriginal culture have all helped to give Year 7 students at Maylands Peninsula Primary School a new insight to science.
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Year 7 students tackle the time warp that's trapped science education
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Eminent physicists ranging from Euclid to Einstein and from Alexander Ross to Stephen Hawking made appearances at the School of Physics recently, thanks to the acting abilities of Year 7 students from Rosalie Primary School.
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Food and fibre shortages provide food for thought
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Twenty seven teachers from around Western Australia and a scholarship teacher from South Australia attended the annual Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) Teacher Professional Development event last November with the theme being “The Science of Food and Fibre Security”.
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Global soil project for schools takes root
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
A global school science project is helping students not only become better scientists but also making them more aware of how the ground beneath their feet can be affected by climate change.
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Scoping the cost of the world's biggest new supercomputer
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
The world's most powerful telescope - the new Square Kilometre Array (SKA) - is likely to need the world's biggest computer to handle the incredible amount of data it will produce - and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is working out how to do it without breaking the bank.
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The Sky's the limit for users of theSkyNet
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Thanks to a new initiative called theSkyNet, you don’t need a supercomputer to help collect data for the next generation of radio telescopes.
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Ryan takes shark science to remote WA high schools
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Lots of teenagers dream of a career in science – doctor, vet and marine biologist are often high on the list – but many consider it out of their reach.
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Stem cells in breastmilk: new discoveries hold great promise
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
The UWA Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group (HHLR Group) revealed in 2007 that some of these cells display stem cell properties.
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UWA's DNA sequencer set to make its mark in fighting crop diseases
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Imagine capturing the entire human genome in a single day, for a few thousand dollars.
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Timor-Leste to benefit from Marcal's crop research
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
A researcher working on a legume crop that is drought-tolerant and can cope with waterlogging is hoping his work will lead to better outcomes in his home country of Timor-Leste.
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Sport science students excel at national conference
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Postgraduate students Angela Spence and Marcus Lee from the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health received awards at the 2011 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (ACSMS) held in Fremantle in October.
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Researchers brush up on moon dust data
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Researchers in the School of Physics have been gaining new insights into lunar exploration, thanks to data collected during the Apollo Moon voyages more than 40 years ago.
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Astronomers eye SKA opportunities
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Top astronomers and engineers from nine countries met in Perth in early September to plan for pre-construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) at The Path to SKA-low workshop.
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Slime proves to be a lifesaver for hagfish
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
A new study has found the primitive hagfish, also known as a “snot eel”, can defend itself by releasing a noxious slime that chokes would-be predators.
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Sleeping ostriches provide eye-opening insights for researchers
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Academia is a small world and just how small was brought home to Professor Shane Maloney from the School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology two years ago.
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Bear markets better for predicting stock volatility
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
UWA Business SchoolInvestors who use the volume of shares traded to predict the volatility of stock prices may have greater luck in a bear market than a bull market, new Australian research has found.
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GMA elects new president, vice-president
Monday, 20 February 2012
The Graduate Management Association (GMA) is readying itself for an exciting year ahead with the election of a new president and vice-president.
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New business scholarships offered in 2012
Monday, 20 February 2012
Two new prestigious scholarships will be available to students at The University of Western Australia's Business School in 2012.
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Exercise plays key role in managing obesity
Monday, 20 February 2012
In spite of recent media reports suggesting that exercise may not be useful in obesity management, overweight and obese people should not be discouraged from taking it up, according to a paper published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.
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Machine to human: I know you
Friday, 17 February 2012
A dot-sized part of a face may soon be all that is needed to identify a person, according to a face recognition expert at The University of Western Australia.
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The empire bites back
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Asian domestic servants helped change the way we eat, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia who looks at history through food.
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New courses, new Vice-Chancellor, new students
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Some of the State's brightest students are having an early glimpse of life and study at The University of Western Australia this week.
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Harvard computer-aided surgery expert to gown up at UWA
Thursday, 16 February 2012
A distinguished Harvard Medical School professor who is spearheading the use of computer graphics in the operating theatre will work at The University of Western Australia later this year.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Last night's 7.30 Report on ABC1 included a
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Gearing up for data deluge from world's biggest radio telescope
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
The amount of computer data generated by the entire world in a whole year will need to be stored in a single day for the world's most powerful telescope - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) - and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is gearing up to meet that unprecedented need.
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Neurons change shape after gene therapy
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Gene therapy not only helps injured brain cells to live longer and regenerate, but also changes the shape of the cells, according to researchers The University of Western Australia.
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From Broome to Buntine - rural school leavers offered chance to become doctors
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
A Broome Senior High School student will be the first from her school given the chance to study medicine at The University of Western Australia through the Rural Pathway program, which started 12 years ago.
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Study aims to minimise impact on Fortescue Marsh
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
The potential impact of climate change and altered hydrology due to mining activities on a major Pilbara wetland is being studied by a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Korean oil and gas specialists meet UWA experts
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Sophisticated equipment and high-level expertise at The University of Western Australia are helping to build strong ties with our Korean neighbours who recently visited UWA to build on their knowledge of developments in the oil and gas industry.
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Revolution in the Classroom - ABC's Four Corners Program
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
The ABC Four Corners Program on February 6, 2012 visited three Australian schools to discuss the issues around quality teaching and its impact on student outcomes.
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What does an "Arts" degree involve?
Monday, 13 February 2012
A Bachelor of Arts degree should not be confused with a degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts.
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$7million to help conserve Ningaloo, Pilbara reefs
Monday, 13 February 2012
Scientists at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute and CSIRO will receive $7.19 million in industry and WA Government funds to help conserve the globally-significant Ningaloo and Pilbara reef ecosystems.
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Upcoming events and activities for prospective students
Monday, 13 February 2012
We have a number of information evenings and exciting events and activities coming up for prospective students, so be sure to add these to your diary:
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Year 12 Student Information Sessions
Monday, 13 February 2012
If you are a parent of a Year 12 student and wish to get advice on UWA's courses, admission requirements and how to structure TISC preferences accordingly, we are running a free evening information session on 28 March 2012, with a repeat session on the 29th.
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Mature-age student information evening
Monday, 13 February 2012
If your son or daughter is aged 20 years or over and is considering commencing study at UWA in Semester Two 2012 or Semester One 2013, we are holding an evening information session in April.
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UWA's exciting 'Summer of Science'
Monday, 13 February 2012
Nearly 300 budding young scientists and engineers from across the country descended on the UWA campus for two explosive events designed to engage students in a broad range of sciences.
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Year 12 Student Information Evenings
Monday, 13 February 2012
If you are a Year 12 year coordinator, teacher or careers adviser, encourage your students to register for our free evening information session on 28 March 2012. A repeat session will also be held on the 29th.
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“A Day in the Life of…” events are back!
Monday, 13 February 2012
If you have students in Years 11 or 12 who would love to find out what it's like to be a student at UWA, then they should consider registering for one of our popular ‘A Day in the Life of...' events.
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What does an "Arts" degree involve?
Monday, 13 February 2012
A Bachelor of Arts degree should not be confused with a degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts.
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"A Day in the Life of..." events are back!
Monday, 13 February 2012
Does your son and daughter want to know what it's like to be a student at UWA? Then consider registering them for one of our popular ‘A Day in the Life of...' events.
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What is the Fairway UWA Program?
Monday, 13 February 2012
Fairway UWA is a comprehensive support program which aims to provide disadvantaged students from any school in the state with an opportunity to build upon their attributes and abilities, improve their motivation and develop their true potential in their final year of secondary schooling.
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New look e-newsletter coming soon
Monday, 13 February 2012
In conjunction with the upcoming release of the UWA 2013 Undergraduate Prospectus, the Prospects e-newsletter will be undergoing a slight makeover and name change.
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Michael Kirby to lecture on statutory interpretation
Friday, 10 February 2012
Former High Court Judge, the Honourable Michael Kirby, will present a guest lecture at The University of Western Australia later this month on "Statutory Interpretation: What on Earth Does it Mean?"
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Outstanding UWA medical research makes top 10
Friday, 10 February 2012
Outstanding medical research at The University of Western Australia has again been recognised nationally with the naming of one of its staff among Australia's top 10 health researchers for 2011.
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What does an "Arts" degree involve?
Thursday, 9 February 2012
A Bachelor of Arts should not be confused with a degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts.
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UWA's exciting 'Summer of Science'
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Nearly 300 budding young scientists and engineers from across the country descended on the UWA campus last month for two explosive events designed to engage students in a broad range of sciences.
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Year 12 Student Info Evenings
Thursday, 9 February 2012
If you are a student in Year 12 and wish to get advice on UWA's courses, admission requirements and how to structure your TISC preferences accordingly, we are running a free evening information session on 28 March 2012, followed by a repeat session on the 29th.
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New Courses Implementation Update - February 2012
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Record offers for New Courses 2012Total numbersFor the first year of our New Courses the University has made a record number of undergraduate offers to commencing students.
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Student Report - Jesse talks Marketing
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Having recently completed the Bachelor of Commerce, student Jesse Fatnowna discusses the Marketing major...
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New-look e-newsletter coming soon
Thursday, 9 February 2012
In conjunction with the upcoming release of the UWA 2013 Undergraduate Prospectus, the Prospects e-newsletter will be undergoing a slight makeover and name change.
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Musical prelude to enrich bright young minds
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Some of the state's top achievers will now be able to study music as a prelude to professional studies such as law, medicine and architecture under a revamped course structure at The University of Western Australia.
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Experience "A Day in the Life of a Uni Student"
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a student at UWA? Then consider registering for one of our popular ‘A Day in the Life of…’ events.
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Mature-age Student Info Evening
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
If you are aged 20 years or over and are considering commencing study at UWA in Semester Two 2012 or Semester One 2013, we are holding a Mature-age Student evening information session in April.
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Smash and destroy weapon to wage war against weeds
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
A weapon invented by a Darkan farmer to smash and destroy weed seeds is nearing commercial production after further development by the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) at The University of Western Australia.
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New supercomputer to help scientists reach for the stars
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
A powerful new supercomputer 10,000 times faster than an average office computer and big enough to store 2000 years of iTunes music has been successfully installed at The University of Western Australia.
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International researcher returns home to lead stem cell initiative
Monday, 6 February 2012
An internationally renowned respiratory specialist will lead a new Centre for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine to be established at The University of Western Australia.
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Ailing heart link to grey matter loss
Monday, 6 February 2012
Heart disease may kill brain cells, say researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Volunteers sought for dementia sleep study
Monday, 6 February 2012
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia aims to improve the quality of life for people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease as well as for their carers.
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South Hedland project
Friday, 3 February 2012
Construction is now complete on the white curvilinear Performance Shell which is located in the newly-developed urban centre of South Hedland.
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A World of Opportunities
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Development of the National
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Sea monster is world's oldest living thing
Thursday, 2 February 2012
It's big, it's old and it lives under the sea and now an international research collaboration with The University of Western Australia's Ocean's Institute has confirmed an ancient seagrass to hold the secrets of the oldest living organism on earth.
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Magnetic research for better brain health
Thursday, 2 February 2012
A pioneering therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease, depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy and stroke is now better understood thanks to researchers from The University of Western Australia and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in France.
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JEDI scientists repel jellyfish invasion
Thursday, 2 February 2012
They can stop the world's biggest warships, cripple power stations and kill humans with a single sting but jellyfish are not about to take over the world and turn our oceans to slime, as some reports have claimed.
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UWA Student Rebecca Sullivan starts Cadetship at Department of Child Protection
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Rebecca Sullivan was recruited as a cadet through the Aboriginal Cadetship Program at the Department of Child Protection in November 2011.
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UWA graduate honoured for ‘distinguished service to architecture’
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Internationally recognised UWA Architecture graduate and Adjunct Professor, Kerry Hill, has been made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for ‘distinguished service to architecture, particularly as an ambassador for Australian design in South East Asia, and as an educator and mentor.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
We are now
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New architects and designers in the making?
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The four day annual Summer School Studio was held this month for Year 12 students from WA schools. Aimed at students interested in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and urban design, the studio provides a taste of life as a Bachelor of Design student.
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Arctic scientist warns of dangerous climate change
Monday, 30 January 2012
The future of human kind faces dire consequences due to arguably the first signs of dangerous climate change in the Arctic, says a leading international scientist from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA shines in Australia Day honours
Friday, 27 January 2012
The contribution of three outstanding academics from The University of Western Australia who have revolutionised the global understanding of accounting, microelectronics and human lactation has been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.
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Back to school for WA's top teachers
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The first group of WA school teachers has signed up for the challenge of becoming leading State school principals through The University of Western Australia's new Master's Degree of School Leadership.
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Composer with a bang wins Schenberg Prize
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
A young composer will be able to travel to the United States for tuition with a leading experimental musician after winning the annual Dr Harold Schenberg Prize in Music Composition.
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More black tea for less pressure
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may significantly reduce your blood pressure.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Monday, 23 January 2012
Our forthcoming exhibition 'Purnu,
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Medieval studies help teach emergency medicine
Monday, 23 January 2012
An emergency management officer and mother of three, Brid Phillips is discovering that reading Chaucer and Shakespeare can help her communicate better at home and professionally at work.
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Indian study trip challenging Architecture students
Monday, 23 January 2012
A group of 3rd, 4th and 5th year architecture students is currently in India, working in a collaborative studio with students from the School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai. Their common goal is to address design problems relevant to the contemporary Indian context.
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Leaf Gui unlocks secret geometry
Monday, 23 January 2012
An international team of researchers has developed new computer software to unlock the geometric secrets of leaves.
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Study shows racist views link to car flags
Monday, 23 January 2012
People who fly Australia Day flags on their cars tend to express more racist attitudes than others without flags, according to research findings at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA offers $15,000 scholarship for future mining leaders
Monday, 23 January 2012
Future mining leaders at The University of Western Australia's Business School will get a helping hand thanks to a $15,000 scholarship being offered with the financial support of mining focused private equity company Resource Capital Funds and mining companies St Barbara, Ausenco and Trafigura Beheer BV.
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Director’s Message from Professor Ted Snell
Friday, 20 January 2012
It is with
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Re-opening of the EDFAA Library Thursday 16 February 2012
Friday, 20 January 2012
The EDFAA Library will re-open at the
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In Darwin's footsteps
Thursday, 19 January 2012
A marine researcher at The University of Western Australia has been appointed a Conservation Fellow of the Zoological Society of London - a society that appointed Charles Darwin* a Fellow in 1837.
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Moves for sharper focus on Indigenous health
Thursday, 19 January 2012
A new major in Aboriginal health to be offered from next year is aimed at enabling university students to take a deeper understanding of Indigenous health issues with them into their chosen career.
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More awards
Thursday, 19 January 2012
The Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH) and its staff have added to their growing list of awards.
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Untouched ocean reefs to yield secrets
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Our understanding of pristine marine environments before human exploitation will grow when researchers from The University of Western Australia join an international expedition to the Indian Ocean's Chagos Archipelago, the world's largest fully protected marine sanctuary.
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Beyond a 'White Australia'
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Following on the success of his publication Racism, Immigration and the Law The University of Western Australia's Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya AM has expanded his study of Australia's multiculturalism in his latest offering Transforming a ‘White Australia'.
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Brightest and best awarded UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Ten of the State's highest achieving students have accepted UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Record offers as UWA begins New Courses 2012
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
The University of Western Australia has made a record number of undergraduate offers to students starting in 2012, the first year of UWA's New Courses.
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Worms win top prize for UWA student engineers' Indian village project
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Using worms to process organic waste and help village farmers in southern Indian grow better crops has won an Engineers Without Borders Australasian prize for a team of first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia.
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Relaxed road to better memories
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Many people know that taking a break after learning something can help you to remember it - and researchers now want to find out if having a quiet time before might also help.
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Too many sugary drinks for Aussie kids
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
New research from The University of Western Australia's affiliate the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows that consumption of sugary drinks is high amongst Australian children and adolescents with the majority consumed in the home.
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UWA alumni gather in Malaysia for Gala Dinner
Monday, 16 January 2012
UWA Business SchoolOver 300 Australian alumni, including graduates from The University of Western Australia, gathered in Kuala Lumpur in mid-October for the Malaysian Australian Alumni Council Gala Dinner.
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Moon-walk mineral discovered in Western Australia
Monday, 16 January 2012
The last mineral thought to have been unique to the Moon has been discovered in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. It was identified by researchers at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA).
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Chinese giants join UWA in mining and energy research
Monday, 16 January 2012
Three major Chinese companies have joined The University of Western Australia and 15 other Chinese and Australian science and industry partners to develop new international collaborative approaches to energy and mining research.
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Secret sex life to help save world's endangered seagrasses
Monday, 16 January 2012
Sex plays a much more important role in the reproduction of vitally important seagrasses than previously thought, according to important new findings by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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Trade barriers the focus as UWA student meets APEC leaders
Monday, 16 January 2012
The University of Western Australia's Business School student Andrew Fragomeli met with global leaders, including United States Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, at November's APEC Summit in Hawaii.
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AMMRF Public Lecture: No more needles – Nanopatch technology for a healthier world. Prof. Mark Kendall, University of Queensland
Monday, 16 January 2012
AMMRF Public Lecture is entitled: No more needles – Nanopatch technology for a healthier worldProf. Mark Kendall, University of Queensland.
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Business seed blooms into international award
Thursday, 12 January 2012
A leading WA scholar who co-authored a paper that revolutionised global understanding of the impact of corporate disclosure on share prices has been appointed joint Presidential Scholar for 2012 by the American Accounting Association (AAA).
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Pregnant women sought for autism study
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Pregnant women who already have an autistic child are being sought for a study by the Autism Research Team at WA's Telethon Institute of Child Health Research.
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Reducing plagiarism among university students
Thursday, 12 January 2012
University students are more likely to plagiarise when they face unanticipated time pressures, a study conducted by Western Australian researchers has found.
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UWA engineering students win Engineers Without Borders Challenge
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Using worms to process organic waste and help village farmers in
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Breast cancer diagnosis photo wins international competition
Thursday, 22 December 2011
A black and white photograph - of a woman having a hookwire inserted into her breast to localise a small cancer prior to surgery - is one of 10 winning entries in an international photography competition organised by the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet.
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Mother's talk helps children see other viewpoints
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Young children whose mothers talk with them more frequently and in more detail about people's thoughts and feelings tend to be better at taking another person's perspective than other children of the same age.
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Cancer patients to gain from Lotterywest funding
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Cancer patients will benefit from a $1.2 million Lotterywest cheque handed to The University of Western Australia today by Deputy Premier and Health Minister Dr Kim Hames.
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2012 Christmas hams to be affected by honey slump?
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Honey production in Western Australia is down more than half this year as honeybees are affected by recent drought conditions that have resulted in failure of blossom in a number of plants important for honey production.
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UWA butts out for smoke free air from 2012
Monday, 19 December 2011
The University of Western Australia will join most other WA public universities to go smoke-free from 1 January 2012.
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New funds target breast cancer and eye disease
Friday, 16 December 2011
The detection of small areas of cancer, and the development of a new laser to treat common sight-threatening diseases are two research projects at The University of Western Australia to benefit from new Federal funding.
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UWA scientist wins Academy Award
Friday, 16 December 2011
One of the world's most cited plant scientists has been awarded a prestigious Australian science award.
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Climate change threat to WA's oldest frogs
Friday, 16 December 2011
One of Western Australia's oldest and rarest species of frog has been found to be extremely susceptible to changes in climate, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Smoking fathers link to most common child cancer
Friday, 16 December 2011
New research from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (ICHR) has found that children whose fathers smoked around the time of conception may have a 35 per cent higher risk of developing childhood leukaemia.
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Vice-Chancellor to head WA Museum Board
Thursday, 15 December 2011
The Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, has been appointed a new member and Chair of the WA Museum Board.
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Ryan takes shark science to remote WA high schools
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Lots of teenagers dream of a career in science – doctor, vet and marine biologist are often high on the list – but many consider it out of their reach.
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$5.9m federal grant doubles UWA high school program
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Twenty-five high schools from WA's Mid-West, Gascoyne and Kimberley will join a program run by The University of Western Australia to give students the opportunity and incentive to attend university.
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Indigenous scholarship to transform lives
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
A prestigious new scholarship established at The University of Western Australia is the most generous grant to an Indigenous undergraduate student at UWA and will highlight the life-changing effects education can have not only on an individual but on a community.
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CMCA launches Bioimaging Facility
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
CMCA will today launch the latest addition to its suite of facilities, unveiling the Bioimaging Facility at [email protected], which features the founding facilities of the National Imaging Facility (NIF) in Western Australia.
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Young sowing the seed for twin
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Fiona Young’s fourth year honours project, as part of her Agricultural Science degree at The University of Western Australia (UWA), assessed the economics of simultaneously sowing a hard-seeded annual legume pasture under a cereal or oilseed crop.
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UWA scores second 2012 Rhodes scholarship
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
A 25-year-old medical graduate from The University of Western Australia has been awarded an Australia-At-Large Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
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Teacher of Indigenous doctors and dentists wins international award
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
A West Australian health expert who has made a substantial contribution to training Indigenous doctors over many years is the winner of an award from the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network, a project run by the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand.
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Awards recognise excellence in business research
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
The 2011 UWA Business School research awards have recognised the outstanding work being conducted by the School's faculty.
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Report finds deregulation of shop trading hours is in the consumer interest
Monday, 12 December 2011
An independent report by a researcher at The University of Western Australia has found that shop trading hours in Western Australia should be fully deregulated. The report is the first is of its kind to be undertaken in Western Australia.
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Deregulated shop trading hours will benefit consumers
Monday, 12 December 2011
An independent report by a researcher at The University of Western Australia has found that shop trading hours in Western Australia should be fully deregulated. The report is the first of its kind to be undertaken in Western Australia.
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A new way to count and measure fish
Monday, 12 December 2011
Associate Professor Euan Harvey and his colleagues have spent literally thousands of hours looking at underwater video of fish recorded in remote locations around Australia and New Zealand.
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UWA oceans engineer named Early Career Scientist of the Year
Friday, 9 December 2011
Professor David White of The UWA Oceans Institute has been named Early Career Scientist of the Year for Western Australia.
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UWA triumphs in WA Science Awards
Friday, 9 December 2011
The University of Western Australia confirmed its reputation as the state's leader in science teaching and research with last night's announcement of the winners of the Western Australian Science Awards.
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UWA engineer is WA's tallest poppy
Friday, 9 December 2011
A geotechnical engineer whose work is used to assess the stability of all major pipelines being designed to tap Australia's offshore gas resources is the overall winner of the WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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Chevron and UWA extend partnership in gas processing research
Friday, 9 December 2011
One of the world's leading integrated energy companies Chevron has invested more than $5.7 million to establish an endowment capable of supporting a Professorial Chair in Gas Process Engineering in perpetuity at The University of Western Australia.
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Official Launch of [email protected]
Friday, 9 December 2011
Winthrop Professor Robyn Owens officially launched [email protected] this week, highlighting the improved access to mass spectrometry, nuclear magentic resonance spectrometry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction facilities for all UWA staff and students.
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New UWA report to put spotlight on shop trading hours
Thursday, 8 December 2011
A new report into shop trading hours in Western Australia will be launched at The University of Western Australia next Monday.
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Aspiring students from the Pilbara get a taste of university life
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Fifty-five Year Nine students from the Pilbara are exploring university life at The University of Western Australia this week.
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Vice-Chancellor welcomes appointment of new Director, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, today welcomed the appointment of leading paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Professor Jonathan Carapetis as Director of Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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New cultural challenges for Aboriginal art enterprises
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Aboriginal art enterprises must overcome the challenge of changing demographics, according to speakers at an Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia yesterday.
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Global future seen for Indigenous business
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Australia has good reason to be optimistic about the future of Indigenous business and its role in the national and international economy, a conference at The University of Western Australia was told yesterday.
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Balanced funding models needed for Indigenous expenditure
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Governments must achieve a balance in funding areas for Indigenous progress, with more weighting required in economic participation, according to public sector leaders at an Indigenous Business, Corporations and Entrepreneurship Conference 2011 at The University of Western Australia yesterday.
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Demand high, supply low for young Indigenous workers
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Indigenous educators have stressed the critical nature of investing in young people to enable them to take advantage of an abundant employment opportunities available in Western Australia.
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Capacity building a big challenge for Indigenous businesses
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
There are great opportunities for Indigenous owned and operated businesses in Western Australia but a major barrier is the challenge in growing capacity, according to industry representatives at yesterday's Indigenous Business, Corporations and Entrepreneurship Conference 2011 at The University of Western Australia.
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Indigenous communities take control through microenterprise
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Indigenous communities are choosing to create microenterprises (small businesses) rather than rely on government intervention, academics and community leaders told yesterday's Indigenous Business, Corporations and Entrepreneurship Conference 2011 at The University of Western Australia.
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More potential seen for Indigenous joint ventures
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Indigenous joint ventures are yet to realise their full potential, representatives from Wesfarmers, WorleyParsons and Rio Tinto told the Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia yesterday.
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Social enterprise in remote Australia
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Social enterprise models have great potential to generate innovative benefits for remote Indigenous communities, an Indigenous business conference was told today.
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Commercial-NFP partnerships the key to successful microfinance
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
The key to successful microfinance, or small commercial loans, is combining banking practices with social enterprise, an Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia heard today.
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Leadership and governance essential in native title progress
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Strong leadership, robust governance and a commitment to working in partnership are the hallmarks of new Native Title Agreements that are changing the face of Indigenous economic development, a conference at The University of Western Australia was told today.
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A balanced economic agenda for Aboriginal people is a vital pathway for the future
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Balanced development that marries economic opportunities with the pursuit of cultural values is fundamental to the ability of Aboriginal people to carve out a place in modern society, according to leaders at an Indigenous business conference at The University of Western Australia today.
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Conference discusses Indigenous business opportunities
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Indigenous, business, government, community and academic leaders from around Australia are meeting at The University of Western Australia today to discuss sustainable economic opportunities in Indigenous communities.
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Nitin’s research is making waves
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
While undertaking his PhD at The UWA Oceans Institute, Nitin Repalle studied wave phenomena in partially-filled LNG tanks – what’s called the ‘sloshing’ effect – with the aim of making LNG transport in ships a safer option.
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Tracy Parker to provide strategic direction for the OI
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Tracy Parker has been appointed as the new General Manager of The UWA Oceans Institute.
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Community interest sought in New Fortune Theatre
Monday, 5 December 2011
To restore or not restore, that is the question The University of Western Australia wants to ask the wider community as it undertakes a Lotterywest funded community interest feasibility study into the future of UWA's New Fortune Theatre.
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UWA Sustainable Development research presented at national transport forum
Monday, 5 December 2011
Findings from the UWA Sustainable Development Student Research Program were presented to delegates from around the nation at the 2011 Australasian Transport Research Forum.
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Regional cities to benefit from research partnership
Monday, 5 December 2011
The needs of regional cities will be better served under a new agreement to be signed this week between The University of Western Australia and the WA Regional Cities Alliance.
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Bid to introduce a Commonwealth fisheries policy
Monday, 5 December 2011
The UWA Oceans Institute has been invited to add its support a proposal to introduce a fisheries policy for Commonwealth countries.
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Researchers find clue to cancer cell survival
Monday, 5 December 2011
Protein and cell biology research at The University of Western Australia has contributed to a ground-breaking international study that demonstrates a way to alter the survival of cancer cells.
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Bushfire prediction technology put to the test
Monday, 5 December 2011
New bushfire prediction technology developed at The University of Western Australia is being tested this summer with live trials using a fire authority helicopter.
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New multi-million-dollar gas research deal
Monday, 5 December 2011
A new multi-million-dollar investment by Chevron Australia to significantly boost gas processing research at The University of Western Australia will be announced on Friday December 9.
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OI secures $4.5 million in research funding
Monday, 5 December 2011
The UWA Oceans Institute has been successful in securing more than $4.5 million in research funding.
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Academic success for Law lecturers
Friday, 2 December 2011
2011 has been an outstanding year of academic success for a number of Law Faculty teaching staff.
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Last chance to attend an Engineering Information Evening in 2011
Friday, 2 December 2011
Haven't managed to make it to one of our Engineering Information Evenings yet? If not, your last chance for the year is at 6:30pm on Thursday 8 December.
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Growing wheat that looks ahead
Friday, 2 December 2011
With one fifth of the world's
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Finding the ideal job
Thursday, 1 December 2011
A Love Affair
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Farewell Vice-Chancellor
Thursday, 1 December 2011
"I'd walk across hot coals for Alan," a senior researcher said at a public function earlier this year.
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Engineering award to shape green energy research
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Australia's increasing focus on green energy technology has led to a graduate from The University of Western Australia being awarded a prestigious 2012 Menzies Engineering Scholarship.
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Call for engineering to focus on social justice
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
A call for engineering research to be driven by social need rather than military or market forces is the topic of a discussion at The University of Western Australia by visiting Professor Juan Lucena of the Colorado School of Mines in the US.
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What are the limits of human endurance?
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Former marathon champion Rob de Castella calls it "one of the hardest things you can do".
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Their goal is a healthier happier world
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
The health and wellbeing of the world is in good hands.
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‘Seeing further’ towards a better society
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
As this is my last UWA News column as Vice-Chancellor, I want to confirm what a privilege it has been to lead this University - an institution with such a strong history of support for the social and economic well-being of our State, and which has played such an important part in the personal growth and development of generations of young Western Australians.
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Expanded college creates landmark corner
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Developers hope the expanded Currie Hall will be awarded a five star green rating.
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Raine Foundation announces medical research grants
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
The Raine Medical Research Foundation has awarded seven Priming Grants for the two year period 2012-2013, with a funding allocation of $920,340 to:
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Year 12 TISC Information Sessions
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Congratulations to all Year 12 students upon the completion of your WACE exams and high school studies.
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UWA Admissions Office Christmas Hours
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
While the majority of the University is closed over the Christmas and New Year Holiday period, the UWA Admissions and Prospective Students Office will be open to help answer any queries about entry requirements and changing TISC preferences. The office is open on the following days:
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New global communications unit in 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011
The Linguistics Discipline at The University of Western Australia is excited to be offering Communication Across Cultures and Languages, an Arts Broadening unit (Category A and B) which can also be taken as an elective in second semester 2012.
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Broaden your global communication skills at UWA
Monday, 28 November 2011
Do you have the skills to navigate today’s world?
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Conference tackles rise of liver diseases
Monday, 28 November 2011
The incidence of liver diseases, which has doubled in Australia in the last 10 years, is the focus of an international conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Machines to revolutionise WA research
Monday, 28 November 2011
The University of Western Australia has launched a new state-of-the-art geochemical facility that includes two powerful new machines, the first of their kind in WA, which together provide unrivalled capabilities and innovative research opportunities across a wide spectrum of fields for WA scientists.
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Year 10 and 11 UWA Science Experience 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011
Do you know any science-savvy students entering year 10 or 11 next year? Applications are now open for UWA Science Experience 2012 - three days of hands-on science fun!
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2012 Architecture Summer Studio
Monday, 28 November 2011
Are you going into Year 12 in 2012? Are you a keen or aspiring designer? Applications for the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts’ Annual ALVA Summer Studio are closing on 16 December 2011.
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Year 10 and 11 UWA Science Experience 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011
Are you heading into year 10 or 11 next year? Do you love Science? Applications are now open for the 2012 UWA Science Experience - three days of hands-on science fun!
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Returning in 2012 - "A Day in the Life of..."
Monday, 28 November 2011
Following the huge success of our various ‘A Day in the Life of…’ events this year, we look forward to giving high school students an insight into the day-to-day lives of UWA students in 2012.
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Year 12 TISC Information Sessions
Monday, 28 November 2011
As parents of Year 12 Students who have just completed their WACE exams – and high school studies – we understand that you may wish to help them prepare for the release of their results at the end of December, regardless of the outcome.
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2012 Architecture Summer Studio
Monday, 28 November 2011
Is your son or daughter going into Year 12 in 2012? Are they a keen or aspiring designer? The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts’ is calling for applications for their Annual ALVA Summer Studio. Places are limited with applications closing on 16 December 2011.
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Important Dates for 2012 university applicants
Monday, 28 November 2011
If your son or daughter has applied to UWA in 2012, be sure to keep them aware of the following important dates:
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Returning in 2012 - "A Day in the Life of..."
Monday, 28 November 2011
Following the huge success of our various ‘A Day in the Life of…’ events this year, we look forward to giving high school students an insight into the day-to-day lives of UWA students in 2012.
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Year 10 and 11 UWA Science Experience 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011
Is your son or daughter entering year 10 or 11 next year? Do they love Science? Applications are now open for UWA Science Experience 2012 - three days of hands-on science fun!
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UWA Economics student attends APEC Summit
Monday, 28 November 2011
The University of Western Australia's Business School student Andrew Fragomeli attended this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Hawaii.
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Year 12 TISC information sessions
Monday, 28 November 2011
UWA will be holding a number of information sessions focusing on TISC applications and preferences next month.
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2012 Architecture Summer Studio
Monday, 28 November 2011
Do you know any keen or aspiring design students going into Year 12 in 2012? The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts is calling for applications for their Annual ALVA Summer Studio. Places are limited with applications closing on 16 December 2011.
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Important dates for 2012 university applicants
Monday, 28 November 2011
For students who have applied to UWA in 2012, it is important to keep the following dates in mind:
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Important dates for 2012 university applicants
Monday, 28 November 2011
As you take a well-earned break over the festive season, be sure to set yourself reminders for the following important dates:
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UWA Economics student attends APEC Summit in Hawaii
Monday, 28 November 2011
The University of Western Australia's Business School student Andrew Fragomeli attended this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Hawaii earlier this month.
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UWA Economics student attends APEC Summit
Monday, 28 November 2011
The University of Western Australia's Business School student Andrew Fragomeli attended this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Hawaii.
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A Tale of Two Theses
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Coincidentally, the two Graduate School of Education post graduate studies featured in the November edition of Education Review complement each other in intriguing ways.
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Kids sought for video games study in school holidays
Friday, 25 November 2011
Movement-based video games may be perceived as an alternative to physical activity - and a study at The University of Western Australia aims to rate them for their contribution to energy expenditure, movement skills and social interaction.
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Baroque Festival Australia a finalist in Limelight Awards
Friday, 25 November 2011
Australia's first and only baroque music festival has been selected as a finalist in this year's ABC Limelight Awards, which will be announced in December.
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Subsea pipeline stability simulator wins innovation award
Thursday, 24 November 2011
A giant flume capable of simulating cyclones to improve the stability of subsea oil and gas pipelines has won a major innovation award.
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A new national geotechnical centrifuge facility to be built at UWA
Thursday, 24 November 2011
The ARC has recently awarded a LIEF grant to the value of $700,000 to develop a new national geotechnical centrifuge facility at UWA. UWA are contributing $700,000 and partner organisations are contributing $180,000.
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Achievers
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Four outstanding young UWA graduates with social consciences, bright minds and a commitment to global health have won prestigious scholarships to take them on their journey towards making the world a better place.
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Robson and Chaney appointments
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Respected Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, will chair a panel overseeing quality standards in the university sector.
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Boardroom luncheon forges student connections with BHP Billiton
Thursday, 24 November 2011
BHP Billiton executives have hosted a boardroom luncheon in their city offices with ten students from The University of Western Australia's Business School, providing them with a valuable insight into the resources industry.
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Currie Hall celebrates 50 years
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
The University of Western Australia's residential college Currie Hall has celebrated 50 years since it was named after the University's second Vice-Chancellor, Sir George Currie.
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UWA to host power of music conference
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
The University of Western Australia will next week (30 November to 3 December) host the biggest international music conference to be held in Australia for many years.
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Crawley campus shines for CHOGM
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Prime Ministers, Presidents, the Governor-General and the Duke of Edinburgh headed the list of hundreds of CHOGM visitors to the Crawley campus. It started with the Commonwealth Business Council dinner in Winthrop Hall on Monday night for 250 business, government and community leaders.
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Students assist with sustainability auditing
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Sustainability profiles of ten campus buildings will be formed thanks to auditing undertaken by UWA students last month.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor to deliver prestigious lecture
Monday, 21 November 2011
The prestigious Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2011 will be delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson.
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UWA oceans researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships
Monday, 21 November 2011
Four scientists at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute have been awarded Australian Research Council Future Fellowships totalling more than $2.8 million to carry out work of national importance.
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Ground-breaking 3D visions of Australia's urban future
Monday, 21 November 2011
Imagine a future world of floating cities, submerged metropolises and new desert tracts in which much of Australia has become uninhabitable due to climate change.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Todays Forecast: Be prepared for “An Influx™ of clones!”. Dr Andrew Lucas (Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Murdoch University). Thursday 24 November at 4.00 pm
Monday, 21 November 2011
T cells are the shock troops of the human immune system – they can be ordered to kill what they recognise. Remarkably nearly every T cell is uniquely different to each other due to mutations that occur during the synthesis of their T cell receptor (TCR).
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A golden ‘Nugget’ from UWA’s history
Friday, 18 November 2011
UWA Business SchoolHerbert Cole ‘Nugget' Coombs is a golden example of an Economics graduate.
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Science and beauty meet in inner space
Friday, 18 November 2011
Stunning photographs by researchers at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis feature in a new exhibition launched today in Canberra.
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New ARC funded research to create more productive workplaces
Friday, 18 November 2011
Insider trading, workplace safety, Indigenous employment, and mergers and acquisitions are the focus of new research to receive funding in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.
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Year 8 Indigenous students come to Uni
Thursday, 17 November 2011
More than 100 Indigenous students from 30 schools around the State will get a glimpse of future study possibilities at The University of Western Australia next week.
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How to meet world's need for more energy and water
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Eminent geologist and geophysicist Lord Ron Oxburgh will give a free public lecture, Energy and Water for a Warm Crowded World, at The University of Western Australia next Monday.
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Catastrophe arrives at ALVA
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Recently, the Australian Research Council (ARC) announced that the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Art's Winthrop Professor Bill Taylor and Winthrop Professor Michael Levine (UWA Philosophy), in collaboration with three-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James O'Byrne (New Orleans), have won a major Discovery Project award for research on ‘Catastrophe: a historical and philosophical assessment of urban disaster, ethics and the built environment'.
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Sustainability goals set for UWA
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Works have commenced immediately to achieve the ambitious targets set in the University's newly released Sustainable Development Plan 2011 - 2014.
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UWAP translated book longlisted for international literary award
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
UWA Publishing book Counterpoint, by Anna Enquist and translated from Dutch by Jeannette K.
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Kimberley climate and people - The Last 100,000 Years
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
A leading climate scientist at The University of Western Australia will give a free public lecture tomorrow, Kimberley Climate and People - The Last 100,000 Years.
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UWA's first PhD from Timor-Leste to address hunger
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
A researcher working on a legume crop that is drought - and waterlogging - tolerant is The University of Western Australia's first PhD graduate from Timor-Leste.
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UWA student wins prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
A PhD neuroscience student at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious international scholarship to Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
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Director's Message from Professor Ted Snell
Monday, 14 November 2011
UWA Museums are now consolidated on campus with the move of the Berndt Museum into a purpose built facility that has created the Dr Harold Schenberg Art Centre.
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Two UWA medical graduates in national top 10
Monday, 14 November 2011
Two medical graduates from The University of Western Australia are among 10 students Australia-wide to be awarded this year's prestigious John Monash Scholarships.
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UWA researchers awarded $17m in Federal funding
Monday, 14 November 2011
The University of Western Australia's research strength has again been recognised with today's announcement of $17 million in Australian Research Council funding.
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CMCA Office Closure: 30th November 2011
Monday, 14 November 2011
All CMCA staff will be attending a Strategic Planning Day on Wednesday 30th November 2011. The CMCA office will be closed for all of that day; as a result only after hours access users will be able to use the Centre's facilities.
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An international University in outlook and action
Monday, 14 November 2011
As we near the end of another academic year, we are pleased to acknowledge the success of three UWA researchers who have been named as 2011 Scientist of the Year finalists in the Western Australian Science of the Year Awards.
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PhD performance art a world beater
Monday, 14 November 2011
"Dance my PhD? Are you kidding? This is science - not the stage!"
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Martumili Architectural Competition winners announced
Friday, 11 November 2011
On 3 November the winners of the Martumili Architectural Competition were announced by Associate Professor Patric de Villiers at a showcase event at the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA).
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UWA Rhodes Scholar hopes to save lives
Friday, 11 November 2011
A medical researcher from The University of Western Australia who aims to eradicate killer diseases such as HIV has been named WA's 2012 Rhodes Scholar.
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Uni leading way in three Rs - reusing, reducing, recycling
Friday, 11 November 2011
The University of Western Australia is adopting a sustainable development approach which it hopes will provide an example of good practice in the community - and its new policy has the potential to affect as many people as the population of a WA regional centre.
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Young masterminds excel at maths olympics
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Nearly 400 of the State’s best young mathematicians from over 43 schools took part in the Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) on Saturday, 5 November.
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Shark Bay stromatolites at risk from climate change
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Climate change resulting in more frequent flooding of the Wooramel River that leads into Shark Bay is threatening the unique ‘living rock fossils' that make Shark Bay a World Heritage site, according to researchers from the Oceans Institute, at The University of Western Australia, Curtin University and the CSIRO.
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Engineering student, Samantha completes New York Marathon
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Samantha Shepherd, 3rd year Environmental Engineering student was one of the 11 Indigenous men and women selected as part of Rob de Castella’s 2011 Indigenous Marathon Project to complete the New York Marathon with 47,000 other competitors.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor named Leading National CEO for Advancement of Women
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
The University of Western Australia continues to build on its reputation as a gender equity employer with today's naming of Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson as "Leading CEO For The Advancement Of Women" at an awards ceremony in Sydney.
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New Korean studies program to aid trade links
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
The University of Western Australia will be one of only six Australian universities to offer Korean language studies with tomorrow's launch of a new program supported by the Korea Foundation.
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Fiona Wood to talk on future burn care
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Burns expert Fiona Wood will give a free public lecture - Burn Care of the Future. Can We Think Ourselves Whole? - next Monday, at The University of Western Australia.
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New Courses Implementation Update - November 2011
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
The hub and spokes model for student advising
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More UWA finalists in running for science awards
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Two scientists from The University of Western Australia are finalists in Early Career Scientist category of the 2011 WA Science Awards.
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Book celebrates aquatic diversity in Northern Australia
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Water scorpions, brightly coloured spotted scats and freshwater sawfish are just some of the unique species featured in the most comprehensive book yet about northern Australia's inland aquatic habitats.
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Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility: Launch of National training resource MyScope - 23 November 2011
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
The Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF) will launch its National On-line Training Resource: MyScope on Wednesday 23 November 2011.
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AMMRF - Incredible Inner Space exhibition. Friday 18 November 2011 at Questacon, Canberra
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
The Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF) invites you to discover a world of structure, function and activity beyond the naked eye, captured using some of the world's most advanced imaging technology.
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School of Indigenous Studies’ graduation and WASAC’s 21st birthday celebration
Monday, 7 November 2011
On Friday 4th November the School of Indigenous Studies recognised the graduates of the 2011 Aboriginal Orientation Course and also students completing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2011.
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Subsea pipeline stability simulator wins innovation award
Monday, 7 November 2011
A giant flume capable of simulating cyclones to improve the stability of subsea oil and gas pipelines has won a major innovation award.
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Dongke Zhang Scholarships - Chinese Academy of Sciences
Monday, 7 November 2011
Four outstanding postgraduates at Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology in China were awarded a Dongke Zhang Scholarship by W/Prof Dongke Zhang FTSE on 18 October 2011.
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Marine life off Australia most at risk from temperature changes due to climate change
Friday, 4 November 2011
Marine life in the areas to the north of Australia and elsewhere along the Equator, as well as the waters off Australia's east coast, have emerged as being at particular risk from temperature changes due to climate change, according to a study published today in the international journal Science.
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WAGCoE student trials geothermal desalination
Friday, 4 November 2011
UWA PhD student, Alexander Christ, is working with The West Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (WAGCoE) and the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination (NCED) to design a new desalination system.
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Dean of Law wins 2012 ARC research grant
Friday, 4 November 2011
Winthrop Professor and Dean of Law Stuart Kaye was one of the winners in the 2012 Australian Research Council grants announced recently by Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
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Festival sparkles for diamond anniversary
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Four world and 23 Australian premieres are some of the highlights of the 2012 Perth International Arts Festival - the first program for Artistic Director Jonathan Holloway.
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UWA law student finalist for Young Australian of the year
Thursday, 3 November 2011
The University of Western Australia today congratulated final-year law student and reconciliation campaigner Krista McMeeken, who has been named as a State finalist in the Young Australian of the Year Award 2012.
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UWA scientists scoop finals
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Scientists from The University of Western Australia are the three finalists in the 2011 WA Scientist of the Year Awards.
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More women join UWA Business School Board
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
More than a third of The University of Western Australia's Business School Board is now made up of female members, following the appointment of Anne Nolan, Director General of the WA Department of Finance.
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New Masters in Journalism at UWA
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
A new Masters Degree in International Journalism to be offered next year at The University of Western Australia will aim to produce the best student journalists across all media formats - print, broadcast and digital.
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Mysteries of the Bible solved by science
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Three little leaves found in a 450-year-old Bible have brought together UWA alumni from around the world to solve a puzzle.
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Cycle Study might stop diabetes cycle
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
A study to see if exercise can help prevent pregnant women from developing gestational diabetes has become very personal for research co-ordinator and PhD candidate MJ Ong.
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Palmyra Primary School Partnership
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
The Faculty of Education through the Master of Teaching courses is developing a number of sustainable, authentic and quality partnerships with schools across Western Australia.
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CTW Dr June Jones Masters Scholarship in Education
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
A new scholarship to support women who wish to undertake a Master of Teaching degree but who are experiencing financial hardship has been established by the Beshar Family in honour of Dr June Jones, one of Western Australia’s most respected educators.
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Prestigious ARC Linkage Grant won by Dr Christine Howitt
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
This ARC Linkage Grant, with partners Scitech and Rio Tinto, focuses on understanding and improving parents' and young children's interest and engagement in science through the implementation of Scitech's newly developed Early Childhood Outreach program delivered to playgroups.
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Think global, study local
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Early in 2010, during my time as Guild President, I was lucky enough to travel to India with nine other Australians as part of a Government/Australia India Business Council sponsored Youth Delegation.
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Royal visits mark our progress
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
The Royal visit to Perth last week for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was an opportunity to reflect on the involvement of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in the history of our University.
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Power in porcelain - objects of desire
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Emotions form an integral part of everyday lives. They drive cultural, social, political and economic change. Sometimes without us realising it, modern day emotions are intertwined with objects - such as porcelain - that have shaped history.
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Barry Jones to speak at asylum seeker debate
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Neither Here nor There: Why Malaysia is the Wrong Solution is the title of a forum to be held at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Study finds hagfish use slime to choke predators
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
A new study has found the primitive hagfish, also known as a "snot eel" can defend itself by releasing a noxious slime that chokes would-be predators.
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UWA leads in research funding
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
The University of Western Australia cemented its place as the state's leading research institution with the announcement of a total of $16.6 million in Federal Government grants awarded by the Australian Research Council.
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UWA appointment to boost entomology and research
Monday, 31 October 2011
Christian Nansen has been appointed Associate Professor in Applied Entomology to join researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) Institute of Agriculture (IOA) in a fight to ‘beat the bugs’.
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Google hires UWA software engineering students
Monday, 31 October 2011
Landing a dream job with Google is just sinking in for software engineering students Ragil Prasetya and Travis Kirke, from The University of Western Australia, who will work as Software Engineer Interns at the technology giant's Sydney headquarters.
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Google hires UWA Software Engineering students
Monday, 31 October 2011
Landing a dream job with Google is just sinking in for software engineering students Ragil Prasetya and Travis Kirke, from The University of Western Australia, who will work as Software Engineer Interns at the technology giant’s Sydney headquarters.
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New Information Services website
Monday, 31 October 2011
A new Information Services website, bringing together the existing Library and Information Technology Services websites, is now live.
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Teaching Teachers for the Future
Saturday, 29 October 2011
The Teaching Teachers for the Future (TTF) project, coordinated by Associate Professor Mark Pegrum and Associate Professor Grace Oakley, is now in its fifth month at UWA’s Faculty of Education where accelerated progress in Information Technology integration and skill acquisition has been acknowledged.
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Master of Teaching degrees build professional confidence
Saturday, 29 October 2011
The Faculty of Education introduced its two-year Master of Teaching degrees knowing that professional confi dence is a direct result of investment in pre-service teacher education.
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CHOGM comes to The University of Western Australia
Saturday, 29 October 2011
An historic gathering took place at The University of Western Australia tonight with Commonwealth Heads of State attending a dinner hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at the University’s Winthrop Hall.
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Bold Park School Partnership – August 2011
Saturday, 29 October 2011
For three weeks in August, 14 students from the Graduate School of Education were part of the Bold Park community.
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iPad iNnovation
Saturday, 29 October 2011
The new Australian curriculum places increased emphasis on IT integration across all learning areas.
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June 23 2011 - Graduate School of Education Alumni Cocktail Party
Saturday, 29 October 2011
On June 23, the Graduate School of Education hosted its first ever alumni cocktail party at ‘The Boat Shed’ on Matilda Bay.
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Ocean flora retreating to the brink
Friday, 28 October 2011
A new study has found that the warming ocean climate is causing seaweed communities, on which fauna survive, to retreat to the brink of the continent and possibly extinction.
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CHOGM publication: making a difference
Thursday, 27 October 2011
The University of Western Australia, through UWA Publishing, has been the partner in producing a book with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Mr Kamalesh Sharma, to highlight 50 excellent examples of current ground level development initiatives.
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Royal visit for new mining exploration technology
Thursday, 27 October 2011
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited The University of Western Australia today to inspect the progress on the development of advanced aerial mining exploration technology with the potential to discover minerals in new locations.
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OI experts oppose shark cull plan
Thursday, 27 October 2011
In response to calls for a shark cull following the recent
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School of Music celebrates its finest
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Last Saturday evening saw the hallowed Winthrop Hall home to a concert of great breadth and extraordinary talent.
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On song for good health
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Choristers from around Perth will get together soon for the third annual Sing It! concert, promoting the benefits of singing.
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Governor general receives international dignitaries at UWA
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
In Perth for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Governor-General Quentin Bryce visited The University of Western Australia where she was welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson and Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney before receiving international dignitaries.
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PM praises high standard of UWA geology research
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
The high standard of research by geology students at The University of Western Australia has won praise from Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a visit to the Crawley campus to launch a new $31 million international mining centre.
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Win/win for 'polygamouse' females
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Multiple mating - or polyandry - is beneficial for females, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia in a world-first experimental evolutionary study.
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EECE dominates hike4hunger fundraising effort
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics would like to congratulate the team of eight staff members from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (Team EECE), who participated in the UWA Sports hike4hunger on Friday, 21 October.
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Resources state universities, UQ and UWA, to lead international mining centre
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland have welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of an international mining centre to facilitate greater prosperity for developing nations.
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UQ-UWA collaboration moves into second year
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Research projects at The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland have received a total of more than $425,000 in the second round of UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Awards funding.
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'An artist's journey' on display at UWA
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
A new exhibition of acrylic paintings will be on display at The University Club from Tuesday 8 November 2011.
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Fay Gale lecture to focus on income inequality
Monday, 24 October 2011
Australia has suffered a sharp widening of income distribution in recent years and a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia this week will examine the reasons behind it.
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WA may be “new California” says UWA Chancellor Michael Chaney
Monday, 24 October 2011
Western Australia may become the “new California” of Australia as the nation’s centre of economic gravity shifts west, business leader and Chancellor of The University of Western Australia Michael Chaney told an international gathering in Perth tonight.
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UWA hosts Commonwealth policy briefing
Monday, 24 October 2011
Retired Australian High Court Judge Michael Kirby will talk about decriminalising homosexuality at a Commonwealth Advisory Bureau policy briefing at The University of Western Australia on Thursday.
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Research to preserve precious resource
Monday, 24 October 2011
The challenge of managing and recycling urban water supplies to create water-sensitive cities will be researched in a new node based at The University of Western Australia.
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SuperSearch not available after 26 November
Saturday, 22 October 2011
SuperSearch is being decommissioned and won’t be available after Saturday 26 November 2011.
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Immigration Secretary to discuss Islam
Friday, 21 October 2011
‘Australian Government Approaches to Islam' is the title of a lecture to be given by Mr Andrew Metcalfe, Secretary of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, at The University of Western Australia.
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Commonwealth reform package: A human rights preview
Friday, 21 October 2011
The Hon. Michael Kirby will present a special pre-CHOGM lecture on the Human Rights challenges facing the Commonwealth, hosted by the Faculty of Law at The University of Western Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative.
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Attention Researchers: Open Access Week Survey, win a $75 voucher
Friday, 21 October 2011
Attention Researchers
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Postgraduate education a worthwhile investment: Postgraduate Program Director
Friday, 21 October 2011
UWA Business SchoolInvesting in postgraduate education brings long-term benefits for graduates, according to Associate Professor Paul Crompton.
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New diploma offers pathway to UWA degree
Thursday, 20 October 2011
A new program offering international students a pathway into the second year of a commerce degree at The University of Western Australia was launched today.
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UWA finance researcher wins TCFA Best Paper award
Thursday, 20 October 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School Assistant Professor Jing Yu, along with researchers from Australia, China and the United States, has received the 2011 TCFA Award for the Best Paper on Chinese Financial Markets from The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA).
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UWA biomedical engineer dances his way to Belgium
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Joel Miller, a biomedical engineer at The University of Western Australia has won top prize in the Science’s 4th annual “Dance Your PhD” contest with his footloose video rendition of his thesis topic: Microstructure-Property relationships in Ti2448 components produced by Selective Laser Melting: A Love Story.
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New evidence for first production of oxygen on earth
Thursday, 20 October 2011
A new study is believed to have resolved a major debate about when oxygen began to be produced on Earth and how long it took before oxygen levels were enough to support the growth of life.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Hari Bhaskar & Professor Jingyi Chen, PANalytical Australia / China. The New Empyrean XRD - Application capabilities for UWA. Tuesday 25 October 2011 at 4.00pm
Thursday, 20 October 2011
[email protected] has recently installed the latest PANalytical Empyrean X-Ray Diffraction system, which is available to all researchers.
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UWA Law School Team wins National Family Law Moot Competition
Thursday, 20 October 2011
The UWA Family Law Moot Team has won the Final of the National Family Law Moot Competition after competing against the University of Technology Sydney on 20 October 2011 for the Colin Davis Cup.
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Online Renewal of Reserve Loans Now Available
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Reserve loans can now once again be renewed online via My Library Loans.
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COFS researcher receives UWA Research Collaboration Award
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
The Faculty congratulates Associate Professor Britta Bienen from the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems for winning a UWA Research Collaboration Award (RCA).
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Study refutes testosterone as 'fountain of youth'
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
A new study of older Western Australian men has revealed that testosterone might not be the fountain of youth.
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PM’s awards help Pacific communities
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Not very far from the northern coast of Australia, children as young as six are involved in dangerous child labour, clearing bushland, fishing in rough seas, and carving dug-out canoes.
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The value of alumni
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
We often talk about our University as being a ‘community' or a ‘family' and it certainly feels that way, especially when staff and students work together to ensure the success of events such as Open Day and the Parents' Welcome, or in response to emergencies such as the hail storm in March 2010.
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Local groups getting closer to better asthma treatments
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
A high standard of living is no protection against the insidious disease of asthma, which is more prevalent in Australia, New Zealand and the UK than anywhere else in the world.
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Early steps to improve later life
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Is this the elixir of eternal youth?
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UWA Business School Dean's Message
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
The UWA Business School has built a foundation of excellence over the past few years.
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Chanelle's fund to support young women in science
Monday, 17 October 2011
Chanelle Carter was a young researcher whose life was tragically cut short in 2010. Yet her talents and inspiration are set to help other young people in science, thanks to the memorial fund set up in her name.
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Where are they now? - Natasha Dean
Monday, 17 October 2011
Natasha DeanSenior Clinical Psychologist, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne Victoria MPsych (Clinical) UWA; BA (Honours in Psychology) University of Tasmania; BA (Double Major in Psychology & Criminology) University of Melbourne
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Integrated science office paves the way for New Courses 2012
Monday, 17 October 2011
During 2011, staff in the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences have worked closely with their counterparts in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to develop an integrated science presence at UWA.
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Helen's bumper research effort is a win for young fast bowlers
Monday, 17 October 2011
Teenage cricketers who are prone to back injuries may one day thank Helen Crewe for their preventive training techniques.
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UWA researcher's award to strengthen Australia's SKA bid
Monday, 17 October 2011
Astrophysicist Dr Bi-Qing For has been appointed a John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellow which will allow her to further her research in support of Australia’s bid for the proposed Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope project.
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UWA receives $25 million in medical research funding
Monday, 17 October 2011
The University of Western Australia has confirmed its reputation as a national leader in research after being awarded more than $25 million in funding for 53 grants through the National Health and Medical Research Council.
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Breastmilk a natural stem cell therapy
Monday, 17 October 2011
Human breastmilk has the potential to help people suffering from diseases including Parkinson's disease and diabetes, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Peter's research takes him to the US
Monday, 17 October 2011
Congratulations to Peter Metaxas, who has been awarded a prestigious American Australian Association Fellowship.
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Race to save last 400 of world's most endangered wolf
Monday, 17 October 2011
With only 400 still alive, Ethiopian wolves are one of the world's most endangered species and an international group of animal biologists - including from The University of Western Australia - is working to save them from the brink of extinction.
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Science education in the spotlight in Singapore
Monday, 17 October 2011
UWA hosted the Science for our Future Festival in Singapore in late July, with more than 1,000 students, teachers, and alumni attending the three-day event.
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Science Cafe serves up a cuppa - and a career
Monday, 17 October 2011
More than 300 school students from around Western Australia were joined recently for a morning tea by nearly 80 scientists from a range of organisations including UWA, Scitech, CSIRO and the WA Museum.
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What gibbons can teach us about family life
Monday, 17 October 2011
While the great apes such as chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans are familiar to many people, it just might be that humans can learn much from the smaller, less well-known apes of the gibbon family.
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From party pill to anti-cancer drug
Monday, 17 October 2011
A team of researchers from UWA and the University of Birmingham in England is exploring the possibility of redesigning the illicit recreational drug ‘ecstasy’ to help treat blood cancers.
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The power of three: the amino acids that help wheat cope with floods
Monday, 17 October 2011
What do liver cells have in common with wheat seedlings? PhD student Rachel Shingaki-Wells has found that both cope with oxygen starvation better when fed three amino acids: glycine, serine and alanine.
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David's influence on plant researchers takes root
Monday, 17 October 2011
When Professor David Day flew in from Adelaide earlier this year for a retreat involving scientists from The University of Western Australia, it was almost like a family reunion, with him as the ‘great-grandfather’.
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Florian finds a new way to measure how our universe is expanding
Monday, 17 October 2011
A PhD student from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has produced one of the most accurate measurements ever made of how fast the universe is expanding.
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Map Exhibition in Science Library
Monday, 17 October 2011
From now until 10 November, a selection of maps from the UWA Map Collection are on display in the Science Library Foyer.
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Bob and Colin are front page news
Monday, 17 October 2011
Two eminent UWA researchers – Professor Bob Bucat and Winthrop Professor Colin Raston – have featured in front page articles of the national magazine Chemistry in Australia published by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
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Australia's first Indigenous psychiatrist wins top international awards
Friday, 14 October 2011
Winthrop Professor and Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health at The University of Western Australia, Helen Milroy, has won two international awards in as many months.
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Life on earth to benefit from super-fast DNA sequencer
Friday, 14 October 2011
Imagine capturing the entire human genome in a single day, for a few thousand dollars.
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Cervical cancer vaccine inventor to talk at UWA
Friday, 14 October 2011
The inventor of the cervical cancer vaccine, Professor Ian Frazer, will give the 2011 Ian Constable Lecture at The University of Western Australia, on how to live a long and healthy life.
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EDFAA Library renovation work causes change of venue for classes for Education students for 17-20 October 2011
Friday, 14 October 2011
EDFAA program of work for week beginning 17 October
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UWA music man voted best in Australia
Thursday, 13 October 2011
A work by a composition lecturer from The University of Western Australia has been voted the Classical Masterpiece in The Monthly magazine's ‘20 Australian Masterpieces since 2000'.
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Call for a Regional Science Council
Thursday, 13 October 2011
In a first for regional WA, local scientists have called for expressions of interest in membership of a regional science council.
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How to live a long and healthy life
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Australians born in 2011 can expect to live to see the 22nd century, but how can we ensure that they will enjoy their 90+ years of life?
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School of Music composition lecturer James Ledger goes from strength to strength
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
James Ledger's orchestral piece 'Chronicles', 2009 continues its success.
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2012 Australian Youth Orchestra season highlights School of Music talent
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
A number of School of Music students have been accepted into Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) activities for their 2012 season.
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Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp welcomes School of Music stars
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Talented School of Music instrumental and composition students win places on the Australian Youth Orchestra's National Music Camp.
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Yr 11 students wanted for Summer Design Studio 2013
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Current Yr 11 students with an interest in architecture, urban design or landscape architecture are being invited to take part in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) Summer Schools' Studio 2013.
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Business student wins ‘think’ award at CPA Big Break Project
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School student Jennifer Payne was named the national ‘think' Merit Award winner after representing Western Australia and South Australia in the national finals of the CPA Big Break Project.
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UWA students win US diplomatic internships
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Students from The University of Western Australia have gained valuable diplomatic experience through joint internships in the US and at the US Consulate in Perth.
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Pink light for cancer research
Monday, 10 October 2011
The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall is pink for a week to mark the official launch of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's annual Pink Ribbon Month.
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UWA graduates win top engineering awards
Friday, 7 October 2011
Two graduates from The University of Western Australia - including a former State Governor - have achieved top honours in WA engineering.
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No turning back on UWA relationship with China
Friday, 7 October 2011
Winthrop Professor Neil Turner, from The University of Western Australia Institute of Agriculture, has received the prestigious Dunhuang Award from the Gansu People’s Provincial Government as part of the 62nd anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic of China.
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Information Services Business Investment Programme News - October
Friday, 7 October 2011
October Update - Introducing
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Campus Card Autoloaders to take EFTPOS
Friday, 7 October 2011
From Monday 17 October, students and staff will be able to add value to their Campus Cards via EFTPOS as well as with cash.
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New UWA residential college expansion gets underway
Thursday, 6 October 2011
The next step in plans to build new high-quality student residential accommodation at The University of Western Australia is about to get underway.
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Samantha is off to New York
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Congratulations to Samantha Shepherd, 3rd year Environmental Engineering student as she has been selected as one of four Indigenous women for the 2011 New York Marathon in November.
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Espwa fé viv : Hope gives life
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Rob Marshall, final year medical student and president of the Australian Medical Students' Association, won this year's Alan Charters Prize for his presentation following his elective in Haiti earlier this year.
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UWA Publishing book wins WA Premier’s Award for WA History
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
UWA Publishing book Vite Italiane: Italian Lives in Western Australia, by Susanna Iuliano, has won the 2010 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for the State Library of Western Australia's WA History category.
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UWA Publishing book wins WA Premier's Award for WA History
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
UWA Publishing book Vite Italiane: Italian Lives in Western Australia, by Susanna Iuliano, has won the 2010 Western Australian Premier's Book Award for the State Library of Western Australia's WA History category.
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UWA joins global supercomputing ranks
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Australia moves a step closer to the top ranks of global supercomputing with The University of Western Australia's purchase of the "Fornax" supercomputer, allowing scientists to explore new vistas of high-powered data-intensive research.
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Eat apples for a healthy heart
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
An apple a day keeps the doctor away - and researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Department of Agriculture and Food are closer to understanding exactly why.
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Traffic emission linked to low birth weight
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Traffic emissions have been linked to reduced fetal growth in a study led by Researchers at The University of Western Australia and its affiliate The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Astronomy research from the comfort of home
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
While you're away at work all day, your home computer could be put to work. theSkyNet is a new project, run by the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), which aims to use the spare computing power of personal desktop computers.
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Footballers and academics are unlikely but successful MATES
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
The AFL grand final last weekend had most of the country thinking and talking about football.
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Mature-age students find MAPS to success
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Jen Inglis was a surfer on the Coca Cola world circuit. And when she took off her wetsuit, she used to write poetry.
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Letting people know who we are and what we do
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Communication across the spectrum - from academic discourse and international relationships, to student recruitment, marketing and development - has been the focus of much activity on campus in the past two weeks.
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New project to ensure excellence in accounting standards
Monday, 3 October 2011
A project led by UWA Business School Professor Phil Hancock has received a $183,000 Innovation and Development Grant from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).
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Western Waagyls come second in NITESG 2011
Monday, 3 October 2011
The University of Western
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Where have all the Baby Boomers Gone?
Monday, 3 October 2011
Baby Boomers and population trends will be the subject of this year's Manning Clark House Day of Ideas, hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies at The University of Western Australia this Friday 7 October.
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Leading Music Therapist to discuss therapeutic songwriting
Monday, 3 October 2011
How can songwriting contribute to a person's well-being during times of adversity? In this third lecture in the 2011 series, the Power of Music, Dr Felicity Baker, Associate Professor at the School of Music, University of Queensland, will explore how the creation of songs in a therapeutic relationship can begin to address the psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and communication needs of people with a range of clinical conditions.
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Looking for Meaning in All the Wrong Places
Monday, 3 October 2011
The human condition and the search for meaning will be the subject of a public talk by UWA Winthrop Professor of Philosophy Michael Levine this Tuesday 4 October. Professor Levine's talk will precede a screening of Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru.
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OI shark researcher talks his way into international final
Friday, 30 September 2011
Congratulations to Ryan Kempster, who made it into the
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UWA Economics student to attend APEC
Friday, 30 September 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School student Andrew Fragomeli will attend this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Hawaii.
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UWA post graduate degrees 'open doors'
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Aspiring engineers, teachers, doctors and lawyers can find out how a post graduate degree at The University of Western Australia can ‘open doors' at next week's Post Graduate & Honours EXPO.
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UQ student wins thesis in 3 minutes
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Explaining the complexities of reliable forensic evidence in three minutes has won a student from The University of Queensland the 2011 Australia-New Zealand Three Minute Thesis challenge held at The University of Western Australia.
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Last days to complete our survey and go into the draw for an iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G!
Thursday, 29 September 2011
It's not too late...
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UWA to help best teachers become leading State school principals
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
WA's best school teachers will gain an opportunity to become leading State School principals through a new Masters Degree of School Leadership being offered by The University of Western Australia.
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Discover your postgrad study options in engineering, computing or mathematics
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Are you considering working towards a postgraduate qualification in engineering, computing or mathematics? UWA’s Postgraduate & Honours Expo takes place on Wednesday October 5 and representatives from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (ECM) will be on hand to showcase postgraduate qualification offerings, answer queries and offer course advice.
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Your suggestions...our responses...
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Late last year we asked for your views on the scope and quality of our services, facilities, libraries and collections. 1879 people completed a LibQUAL+TM survey online and a further 1047 completed a Building and Space survey whilst visiting one of our subject libraries.
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Eating vegetables reduces some colorectal cancers
Monday, 26 September 2011
The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) appear to differ by site of origin, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
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Business Investment Programme News - September Update
Monday, 26 September 2011
September 2011 Update
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Executive education program to measure social outcomes
Friday, 23 September 2011
The Centre for Social Impact (UWA) will continue to promote best practice in understanding and measuring social value when it offers its latest executive education program this October.
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100-year-old lock of hair rewrites early Aboriginal history
Friday, 23 September 2011
A 100-year-old lock of hair from a West Australian Aboriginal man has led to a discovery that Aboriginal Australians are directly descended from the first people to leave Africa more than 70,000 years ago.
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PhD students vie for 3 minutes of thesis fame
Thursday, 22 September 2011
What are PhD students studying and why does it matter?
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Fire report published, feedback session September 29
Thursday, 22 September 2011
The Final Report on the February 2011 Fires in Roleystone, Kelmscott and Red Hill Research Project, conducted by Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre researchers at The University of Western Australia for the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) was published today.
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Tiny tundra plants have big impact on carbon balance
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Hurricane-force wind was more of a problem than the cold when biogeochemist Greg Skrzypek spent six weeks in the Arctic Circle recently on climate change research.
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Student gets polio onto CHOGM agenda
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Michael Sheldrick was born 30 years after the last serious polio endemics swept across Australia and 16 years since the last reported case.
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Graduations: marking individual and institutional success
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Reflecting on almost two decades of graduation ceremonies, I'm struck by the substance behind the often used statement that ‘the strength of our University is built on its graduates'.
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2011 Vose Memorial Prize finalists
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
The 2011 Vose Memorial Prize finalists are School of Music students, Alexander McCracken, Jeremy Huynh and Jasmin Parkinson-Stewart.
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A touch of the tar bush
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
A Chinese PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia, Xixi Li, is taking a tar bush to reducing controversial agricultural green house gas emissions.
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Saltbush leaves sheep less browned off
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Feeding saltbush, a native shrub used to revegetate areas of dryland salinity, to sheep can provide a good dietary source of Vitamin E, which can then help reduce the unsightly browning of meat that can occur if animals are deficient in Vitamin E.
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Analysing the allergy epidemic
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
A recent epidemic of potentially life-threatening food allergies is affecting one in 10 Australian infants, according to a new book by Winthrop Professor Susan Prescott from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Arts Student Wins ‘Premia Italia’ prize and a return flight to Italy
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
UWA Arts student, Amy Steinepreis has won a prestigious national ‘Premio Italia’ Italian prize offered by the Embassy of Italy in the Literary Category section.
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Linguistics Honours Students win scholarships to work on Indigenous languages
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Two UWA Linguistics Honours students – James Bednall and Stephanie Jenkins - have won Summer Research Scholarships offered by ANU and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) to work on Indigenous languages.
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Early-career researchers recognised in UWA Research Development Awards 2012
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
With topics ranging from “Context and Drivers of Movement of Indian Ocean Whale Sharks” to “High Pressure Dynamic Adsorption Measurement System to Study Metal Organic Frameworks for Gas Separation”, 10 of the Faculty’s top early-career researchers have been awarded UWA Research Development Awards to go towards projects they will be leading in 2012.
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UWA oceans expert wins top international award
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
A leading world marine research body has awarded its highest honour to the head of the Oceans Institute at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA PhD student 'sheepish' about saltbush
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Feeding saltbush, a native shrub used to revegetate areas of dryland salinity, to sheep can provide a good dietary source of Vitamin E, which can then help reduce the unsightly browning of meat that can occur if animals are deficient in Vitamin E.
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Information Services News: September Issue
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
In the September issue of Information Services News you can read about three mysterious leaves found in a medieval Bible, the new eResearch Digital Development Unit, an update on 24 hour access to the Reid Library, and more.
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Former UWA student awarded emerging leader in healthcare
Monday, 19 September 2011
A health professional education post graduate student from The University of Western Australia has been acknowledged at the 2011 Nursing a Midwifery Excellence Awards for her dedication to improving transfusion services.
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450 WA participants help global study find new links to schizophrenia risk
Monday, 19 September 2011
A global collaboration that included 450 West Australian participants and researchers from The University of Western Australia in the world's biggest schizophrenia study has found new DNA links to bipolar disorder.
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World experts to talk plant war and peace in Perth
Monday, 19 September 2011
Plants under attack, retaliating with chemicals and recruiting personal bodyguards will be among research topics discussed next week (25-30 September) at an international conference of world leaders in plant and soil biology hosted by The University of Western Australia at the Burswood Convention Centre.
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Guest Speaker to Discuss Emotional Communication in Song and Speech
Monday, 19 September 2011
Just how do humans express emotion using vocal communication? In this second public lecture in the 2011 series, the Power of Music, Professor Bill Thompson, one of the world's foremost scholars in the area of music psychology, will present his recent research on the processes involved in vocal emotional communication.
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Students depart for National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games 2011
Monday, 19 September 2011
The Western Waagyls left Perth early Sunday morning (September 18) for Melbourne and the National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games.
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Inaugural Bali Art Studio
Friday, 16 September 2011
During the mid-semester break, 19 students from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) travelled to Bali as part of the inaugural Bali Art Studio. The studio was offered as an elective unit and was taken by students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Fine Arts.
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UWA students win The Amazing Case
Friday, 16 September 2011
A team of undergraduate students from The University of Western Australia Business School has won The Amazing Case, a management consulting competition run by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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UWA’s Samantha Shepherd – trialling for New York Marathon
Friday, 16 September 2011
This year for the first time, there
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Epidemiology in the spotlight
Friday, 16 September 2011
Scientific breakthroughs in the study of obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease will be the focus of a major conference to be held in Perth next week.
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Addition of Korean strengthens UWA’s wide range of languages
Friday, 16 September 2011
Students studying any of the five undergraduate degrees at UWA will be able to take units in the new Korean language program.
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Addition of Korean strengthens UWA’s wide range of languages
Friday, 16 September 2011
Students studying any of the five undergraduate degrees at UWA will be able to take units in the new Korean language program.
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Addition of Korean strengthens UWA’s wide range of languages
Friday, 16 September 2011
Students studying any of the five undergraduate degrees at UWA will be able to take units in the new Korean language program.
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Kew Gardens' chief scientist returns to UWA
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Internationally renowned plant conservation biologist Professor Stephen Hopper FLS will be stepping down as director of the world heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK, to take up a new Chair in Biodiversity at The University of Western Australia.
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Centre for Social Impact update: September 2011
Thursday, 15 September 2011
UWA Business SchoolThe Centre for Social Impact (UWA) continues to be a hive of activity, with preparations well underway for an upcoming conference on Indigenous business.
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Take Control of Home and Work
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Interested in taking control of your life in a positive way? Wondering how to motivate those around you to step up and make things happen? These and other topics will be addressed in two short courses delivered by UWA Business School Faculty in the coming weeks.
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Mining companies – competitive, cooperative or just constructive?
Thursday, 15 September 2011
UWA Business SchoolA new case study featuring negotiations between two mining companies in Western Australia has shown that in the realities of business, negotiators should aim to be constructive rather than cooperative.
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CMCA Seminar Series: A Perspective on Mass Spectrometry - Dr Anthony Reeder: Thursday September 22 @ 4pm
Thursday, 15 September 2011
As part of the new CMCA Bayliss Mass Spectrometry facility, Tony will talk about the technique of mass spectrometry and developments and applications in areas of chemistry, physics, proteomics and metabolomics.
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Students stay engaged after Camps
Thursday, 15 September 2011
The recent July school holidays saw 70
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Global study offers new hope for regulating blood pressure
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with more than 200 centres from 24 countries have identified DNA links to blood pressure which could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular disease.
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Study finds Australians pay more for medicine
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Australians are paying more out of their own pockets for medicines than people in many other countries, according to a new study.
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A touch of the tar bush
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Chinese PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Xixi Li, is taking a tar bush to the touchy subject of reducing controversial agricultural green house gas emissions.
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New Courses Implementation Update - September 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
International recruitment
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TISC information sessions
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
We understand that the application, offer and enrolment process for university can be a little daunting. To help you and your son or daughter make sense of everything, we'll be running a series of information sessions from October to December. These information sessions will cover:
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Campus tours
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Prospective students and their families are invited to the last campus tour of the year to find out fascinating facts about UWA, as well as the opportunity to ask questions about courses and admission requirements.
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Important dates for year 12s: Assured pathway to Medicine and Dentistry
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
The year has past extremely fast for us at the Prospective Students Office and as we near the end of 2011, there are some dates to keep in mind.
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Engineering Information Evenings
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
A UWA engineering qualification combines practical and theoretical learning in an exciting and engaging environment that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised qualification.
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Architecture Summer Studio
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts are calling for applications to their annual ALVA Summer Studio early next year.
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Broaden your horizons with Music at UWA
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Has your child studied music at school and want to continue through their tertiary years without having to study it as a major? The School of Music offers students an exciting array of broadening units and electives designed to enrich their degree.
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For future history makers
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Especially in this global society we live in today, studying history is extremely relevant for understanding today's world.
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Postgrad & Honours Expo
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Interested in taking your career to the next level? Achieve a faster rise to the top anywhere in the world with further study at UWA.
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UWA - the State's top university
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Australia's foremost non-Government university rating body - The Good Universities Guide - rates The University of Western Australia as the State's leading university and one of the nation's best.
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Scholarships are open!
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Each year UWA offers more than $20 million in scholarships for approximately 290 different scholarships to support both local and international students in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
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TISC information sessions
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
We understand that the application, offer and enrolment process for university can be a little daunting. To help you make sense of everything, we'll be running a series of information sessions from October to December. These information sessions will cover:
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Engineering Information Evenings
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
A UWA engineering qualification combines practical and theoretical learning in an exciting and engaging environment that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised qualification.
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Important dates for year 12s: Assured pathway to Medicine and Dentistry
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
The end is in sight for those studying year 12 this year! We hope you have all taken time to enjoy your final year of high school (while working hard of course)!
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Postgrad & Honours Expo
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Students in years 10 - 12 may be interested in UWA's Postgrad and Honours Expo, happening on the 5th of October. As many of our degrees are now at a postgraduate level, it may be valuable to learn more about your chosen area of study.
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Architecture Summer Studio
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts are calling for applications to their annual ALVA Summer Studio early next year.
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Broaden your horizons with Music at UWA
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Have you studied music at school and want to continue through your tertiary years without having to study it as a major? The School of Music offers students an exciting array of broadening units and electives designed to enrich your degree.
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For future history makers
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Especially in this global society we live in today, studying history is extremely relevant for understanding today's world.
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Scholarships are open!
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Each year UWA offers more than $20 million in scholarships for approximately 290 different scholarships to support both local and international students in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
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A day in the life of a uni student
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
In the July school holidays UWA ran two ‘A day in the life of' events, with A Day in the Life of an Engineering Student and A Day in the Life of a Business School Student.
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Annual lecture honours Randolph Stow
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
One of Western Australia's most celebrated authors will be honoured with an annual lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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WA’s sea breezes come under scrutiny
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Dr Hrvoje Mihanovic is using novel techniques to study the
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WA plays major role in new asthma gene discovery
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
An international study has identified two new genetic variants that increase the risk of asthma, which could lead to potential new drug treatments.
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Researchers in new gravity measurement breakthrough
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Physicists from The University of Western Australia are part of an international collaboration that has made a breakthrough in the development of a new type of gravity wave detector.
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Broaden you horizons with Music at UWA
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Have your students studied music at school and want to continue through their tertiary years without having to study it as a major? The School of Music offers students an exciting array of broadening units and electives designed to enrich their degree.
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Future history makers
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Especially in this global society we live in today, studying history is extremely relevant for understanding today's world.
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UWA Future Farm in the Science Library
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Located near Pingelly, 2 hours south-east of Perth, the UWA Future Farm 2050 is a research farm developed as self-supporting, sustainable, clean, green and ethical - a best practice farm for 2050.
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Trove calls for UWA arts journal submissions
Monday, 12 September 2011
Editors of Trove, The University of Western Australia's online creative arts journal, are seeking submissions for the third issue to be launched in November.
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CET Researcher awarded UWA Research Development Award
Monday, 12 September 2011
CET researcher Daniel Wedge is the recipient of a highly acclaimed UWA Research Development Award. This fantastic achievement will see Daniel provided with a grant of over $14,000 towards his project titled, "Full Tensor Gradient (FTG) Data Visualisation for Mineral
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Official commercial release for CET developed software extensions
Monday, 12 September 2011
The CET has officially released the grid analysis update and porphyry analysis extension through Geosoft in July 2011An update to the CET Grid Analysis Extension, including new tools for generating
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TISC information sessions
Monday, 12 September 2011
We understand that the application, offer and enrolment process for university can be a little daunting. To help your students make sense of everything, we'll be running a series of information sessions from October to December. These information sessions will cover:
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Important dates for year 12s: Assured pathway to Medicine and Dentistry
Monday, 12 September 2011
The year has past extremely fast for us at the Prospective Students Office and as we near the end of 2011, there are some dates to keep in mind.
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Engineering Information Evenings
Monday, 12 September 2011
A UWA engineering qualification combines practical and theoretical learning in an exciting and engaging environment that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised qualification.
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Architecture Summer Studio
Monday, 12 September 2011
The Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts are calling for applications to their annual ALVA Summer Studio early next year.
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Postgrad & Honours Expo
Monday, 12 September 2011
Interested in taking your career to the next level? Achieve a faster rise to the top anywhere in the world with further study at UWA.
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UWA - the State's top university
Monday, 12 September 2011
Australia's foremost non-Government university rating body - The Good Universities Guide - rates The University of Western Australia as the State's leading university and one of the nation's best.
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Scholarships are open
Monday, 12 September 2011
Each year UWA offers more than $20 million in scholarships for approximately 290 different scholarships to support both local and international students in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
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The new Population Health major
Monday, 12 September 2011
From ‘No Smoking' signs to immunisation clinics, from healthy food choices to bike paths, population health is all around us - protecting our health by safeguarding the places where we live, work, and play.
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A day in the life of a uni student
Monday, 12 September 2011
In the July school holidays UWA ran two ‘A day in the life of' events, with A Day in the Life of an Engineering Student and A Day in the Life of a Business School Student.
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Access to Landgate SLIP
Monday, 12 September 2011
Landgate SLIP, the Shared Land Information Platform, is the core tool used to obtain access to WA's significant land and geographic information resources over the web, sourced from a range of government agencies and including historical aerial imagery.
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1800 students to graduate in spring ceremonies
Friday, 9 September 2011
More than 1800 graduates of The University of Western Australia will receive their degrees, certificates and diplomas at five ceremonies in Winthrop Hall from 13 to 20 September.
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We must make a sustainable future: Secretary to the Treasury
Friday, 9 September 2011
UWA Business SchoolAustralia's two-speed economy will have to adapt to meet shifting demands from China and India in the 21st century, the Secretary to the Treasury has told a packed audience at The University of Western Australia.
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World renowned musician to play fine gift
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Robert Hill, world renowned harpsichordist and Professor at the Musikhochschule in Freiburg, Germany, will share the magic of WA surgeon David Cooke's generous gift to The University of Western Australia at a recital on his brother's beautiful creation, a Keith Hill Harpsichord.
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Fast bowling research fast tracks a career
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Teenage cricketers who are prone to back injuries may one day thank Helen Crewe for their preventive training techniques.
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Meeting of minds a simple mathematical progression
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Akshay Venkatesh and Angel Yu might have felt they were looking into a mirror when they met at UWA recently.
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Podiatrists put their best feet forward
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Podiatry is a lot more than bunions and in-grown toenails.
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Teachers turn around the ‘nature deficit’
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Two professors of education were talking about having fun with kids, playing in mud and climbing trees.
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First the structure now the portrait
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Music, dance, a fruit puree sculpture and now a DNA portrait are all products of a program in which high school students create art from science.
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A greater contribution
Thursday, 8 September 2011
New rankings released recently indicate that our University continues to move positively towards its ambitious goal of being counted among the world's best 100 universities in 2013 - the year we celebrate our centenary.
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Eureka moment for young researcher
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Associate Professor Kevin Pfleger, of the WA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), has been honoured with an Australian Museum Eureka Prize for his work on improving the way pharmaceuticals act on the human body.
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Pumice as a Remarkable Substrate for the Origin of Life: CMCA's David Wacey and colleagues Martin Brasier, Richard Matthewman and Sean McMahon
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
The context for the emergence of life on Earth sometime prior to 3.
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Rebuilding Harmony: Ten years after 9/11
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
A one-day conference at The University of Western Australia this Sunday will explore the ways in which the tragic events of 9/11 provided the impetus for greater understanding, cooperation and interaction among Muslim people and others.
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Individuals measure up to institutions, foreign investors in Thai Stock Market
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
UWA Business SchoolWhen it comes to predicting the performance of stock markets, institutions and proprietary traders are acknowledged as having significant informational advantages.
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Increase in asbestos related cancer among DIY home renovators
Monday, 5 September 2011
A ‘third wave' of asbestos-related cancer has emerged among home renovators, according to latest research at The University of Western Australia's School of Population Health.
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MBA students visit Malaysia’s EMKAY Group
Monday, 5 September 2011
Five MBA students from The University of Western Australia Business School have travelled to Kuala Lumpur to conduct a strategic analysis of EMKAY Group, a leading Malaysian property developer.
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2011 GMA Dinner: Sam Walsh on Mines, Arts and Automobiles
Monday, 5 September 2011
UWA Business SchoolMore than 200 people attended a black tie Graduate Management Association (GMA) dinner, ‘An Evening with Sam Walsh AO,' at the University Club of Western Australia on 27 August.
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Awards for highly talented world citizens
Friday, 2 September 2011
Five alumni of The University of Western Australia who are prominent citizens in their home nation, Malaysia, will be recognised by the University's Vice-Chancellor tomorrow (September 3) at a function in Kuala Lumpur.
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Projects to further teaching and learning
Friday, 2 September 2011
Projects involving six researchers form The University of Western Australia have been successful in receiving support from the Australian and Learning Teaching Council's final round of funding.
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Study finds safer alternative for sulphur preservative
Friday, 2 September 2011
Groundbreaking new research has found that sulphur dioxide can boost a plant's defence system, which could change the way table grapes, wine and dried fruits are preserved.
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The ALVA House nears completion
Thursday, 1 September 2011
The ALVA House is a modular timber framed structure that was recently constructed as part of the UWA Future Farm Project in Pingelly.
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Leading UWA graduate describes role in Keating economic reforms
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Stephen Miller, a Managing Director at BlackRock - the world's largest investment manager - described his career in government and economics in a lecture to students at The University of Western Australia organised by the Business School on August 30.
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Researchers link bowel cancer to diabetes 2 in men
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia today released the results of a long-running study which has established a significant link between type 2 diabetes and the risk of potentially fatal bowel cancer in men.
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Homing in on the rock lobster’s habitat
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
The western rock lobster is the source of Australia’s most lucrative single-species fishery, yet surprisingly little is known about where it likes to live.
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How to prepare for bushfire season
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
With summer fast approaching, UWA Extension is running a new course in preparing for bushfires.
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CMCA Seminar: “Bone, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Applications of In Vivo Micro-CT” - Dr Phil Salmon, Application Scientist, Skyscan Thursday September 1st @ 10am
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) has recently installed the Skyscan 1176 In Vivo Xraymicro-computed tomography system which is located in CMCA’s new Bioimaging facility in M block. The system is suitable for imaging small live animals.
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UWA law students learn from WA Governor at ALA conference
Monday, 29 August 2011
A select number of University of WA law students listened first-hand to advice from the WA Governor, Malcolm McCusker AO QC at The Esplanade in Fremantle on ensuring laws are adequately scrutinised to improve access to justice in Australia.
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UWA a global hotspot for minerals and energy research
Monday, 29 August 2011
The University of Western Australia today hosted a delegation of Ambassadors to the United Nations and the visit of more than 30 senior Government officials from across Africa to showcase its energy and minerals research, including in geothermal energy.
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From party pills to cancer drug?
Monday, 29 August 2011
The possibility of redesigning the illicit recreational drug ‘ecstasy' to treat blood cancers is being explored by a team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Birmingham in England.
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New Courses Implementation Update - August 2011
Friday, 26 August 2011
Timelines and Milestones
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Information Services Business Investment Programme News - August Update
Friday, 26 August 2011
August 2011 Update
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New Dean, Phillip Dolan, welcomed to UWA Business School
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Winthrop Professor Phillip Dolan has officially taken up the position of Dean at The University of Western Australia Business School.
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Agreement of collaboration with Indonesian Institute of the Arts
Thursday, 25 August 2011
In a significant ceremony the Rector of Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Profesor Dr I Wayan Rai, along with Ibu Made Rinu the Dekan of the Faculty of Art and Design (FSRD), signed an agreement of collaboration with the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA).
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UWA Executive Education Program Honoured in EFMD Awards
Thursday, 25 August 2011
UWA Business SchoolA professional development program developed by AIM UWA Business School Executive Education and Rio Tinto is one of just 13 programs worldwide to be honoured in an international competition for best practice educational partnerships.
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UWA researcher awarded SKA science boost
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Astrophysicist Dr Bi-Qing For of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at The University of Western Australia has been appointed as a John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellow to further her research in support of Australia's bid for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Breakthrough insights into mitochondrial diseases
Thursday, 25 August 2011
A fundamental new understanding of programs that control energy production in the human body provides new clues to help the development of therapeutics for a broad range of mitochondrial diseases.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Unraveling the impact history of the moon - Dr Nick Timms, Curtin University. Thursday September 8 @ 12pm
Thursday, 25 August 2011
It is thought that the early Moon was subjected to a large number of impact events during a period of time (~3.
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Geoff Gallop and Bob Hawke celebrate UWA
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke and former Western Australian Premier Geoff Gallop joined The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson at a function in Sydney to celebrate their alma mater.
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UWAP book of poetry shortlisted for QLD Premier's Literary Awards
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Lines for Birds: Poems and Paintings, by Barry Hill and John Wolseley, has been shortlisted for the 2011 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards.
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Student Support Services display in Science Library
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Have you ever been through this door?
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Community responses
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
The high regard in which the community holds our University - in no small measure because of our contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of the State - was evident again in the large numbers who attended our recent UWA Open Day.
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Photos help Indigenous people to reconnect
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
You would expect a museum to be more interested in acquiring objects and photographs than distributing them.
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UWA helps to sow the seeds of a new life
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Poor farming families in Timor-Leste have been able to sell some of their surplus crops in the local market for the first time.
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Clinical trials light a beacon for miners’ cancer
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Two young women are working at the forefront of a health disaster that started in the blue asbestos mining industry in the Pilbara last century.
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Sulfur-loving fossils could point the way to life on Mars
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Remarkably preserved microfossils from a remote region of Western Australia that are at least 3.4 billion years old are providing insights into what type of life first existed on Earth and when it existed. They also highlight a potential target in the search for life on Mars.
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Improving the lives of people with disabilities
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, will on September 1 deliver the Disability Collective Lecture 2011 at The University of Western Australia.
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The inaugural annual Randolph Stow Lecture
Monday, 22 August 2011
St George's College and The Westerly Centre will present the inaugural annual Randolph Stow Lecture by Gabrielle Carey on Tuesday 20 September. The lecture title is 'Getting to know Randolph Stow: towards a portrait of the artist as a young man'.
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UWA Engineering student honoured today for bravery and quick-thinking
Monday, 22 August 2011
Enes Kaya, 19, found himself confronted with a terrifying scene at Oats Street train station in May last year.
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Secretary to the Treasury to give 2011 Shann Memorial Lecture
Monday, 22 August 2011
Dr Martin Parkinson, Secretary to the Treasury, will address the economic future of Australia in the 2011 Shann Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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Shark Bay seagrass 'potentially an $8 billion carbon sink'
Monday, 22 August 2011
Shark Bay's extensive seagrass meadows act as a massive carbon sink which stores more than eight billion dollars' worth of carbon dioxide if valued according to the Federal Government's proposed carbon price.
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Hazardous weather expert at UWA
Monday, 22 August 2011
A world expert on high-impact weather, John McBride, will deliver the 2011 Joseph Gentilli Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia outlining the ways in which the frequency of events such as the Queensland floods relate to the changing climate.
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Real science among the red dirt
Monday, 22 August 2011
Recently I went to see the movie Red Dog, which is set in the Pilbara, a place very close to my heart.
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Esperance carbon stocktake reveals small change
Monday, 22 August 2011
A stocktake of soil organic carbon on the Esperance sand plain has shown that soils under annual and perennial pasture contained on average 45 tonnes of carbon per hectare to a depth of 30 cm.
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9/11 Ten Years On: UWA conference
Friday, 19 August 2011
An Afghani woman parliamentarian who has survived assassination attempts and is on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people list will speak at a conference marking the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States.
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Great Science, Great Success
Friday, 19 August 2011
Visiting and local scientists conducting research for, or
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Ten UWAP authors appearing in Melbourne Writers Festival
Friday, 19 August 2011
UWA Publishing will have ten writers in the Melbourne Writers Festival from 25 August to 4 September 2011.
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CET attends AIG sponsored Careers in Geoscience for UWA
Thursday, 18 August 2011
The 2011 Careers in Geoscience event which was held at NIB
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CET staff keep warm in Greenland
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Dr. Leon Bagas (CET) recently found himself alongside Polar Bears and ice bergs working
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New instrument the key to ancient music
Thursday, 18 August 2011
The School of Music's new harpsichord looks more like a work of art than a musical instrument.
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Reid Library gets ready for 24 hour access
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Building work will commence in the week of August 22 on the ground floor of the Reid Library building to create a new collaborative study area.
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Rankings confirm UWA's five-star reputation
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Two new independent rankings have confirmed The University of Western Australia's growing national and international reputation.
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Plant proteins to help solve global challenges
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
A protein database that will serve as a vital research tool for investigating how plants respond to environmental change is to be developed under a partnership between The University of Western Australia and Agilent Technologies.
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Climate Commission launches WA Climate Report
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
The Climate Commission has released its report The Critical Decade, Western Australian Climate Change Impacts at The University of Western Australia.
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Western ways point to more preterm babies
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
As China continues on its path of economic and social reform, it may pay the price in premature babies.
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Call for WA women to join international breast cancer prevention study
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Western Australian women are needed to join an international, pioneering study investigating whether breast cancer could be prevented by a drug known as anastrozole.
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CET Corporate Member a 2011 finalist for Explorer of the Year.
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Ausgold, a CET corporate member, has recently been nominated
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CET gold team identifies new tenements in the Yilgarn for Ausgold
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
The CET has provided the expert researchers who recently
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Desley Hegney appointed as Professor of Nursing
Monday, 15 August 2011
Nursing research and training at The University of Western Australia and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has been boosted with the appointment of Desley Hegney as Winthrop Professor of Nursing at UWA and Professor of Nursing Research at SCGH.
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Chance of 'Eureka' moment for young leader
Monday, 15 August 2011
A research leader at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), who is working to improve the way pharmaceuticals act on the human body, has been shortlisted for an Australian Museum Eureka Prize, for "Emerging Leader in Science."
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Drinking-water for the world attracts Eureka judges
Monday, 15 August 2011
Water is a critical resource, and in many parts of Australia we struggle to find reliable sources for human consumption.
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Nobel laureate to discuss world's multi-speed economy
Monday, 15 August 2011
As the current debt crisis continues to deepen in the United States and Europe, Nobel Laureate Professor Michael Spence will this week provide a timely analysis of the current economic climate and future growth in a multi-speed world.
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Life Technologies invites you to: Flow Cytometry Seminar - The Next Level - Molecular Probes Violet Laser Reagents for your Flow Cytometry
Monday, 15 August 2011
Dr Michael Olszowy, Director of Strategic Collaborations, Flow Cytometry Systems, Life Technnologies will present a Flow Cytometry Seminar on Thursday 18 August 2011 at 10.00am in the Pharmacology Seminar Room (1.18) at QEII Medical Centre.
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From Chemical Physics to Antarctic Fish Survival – Exploiting Pulsed Lasers. Tuesday August 23 @ 4pm CMCA Seminar Room
Monday, 15 August 2011
Presented by Cather Simpson, Ph.D, Director, The Photon Factory, University of Auckland, NZ2010 marked the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser.
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Eureka moment for environmental research
Friday, 12 August 2011
A researcher who focuses on understanding how plants grow under stressful environmental conditions - work that is vital for world food production and protection of biodiversity - is one of three finalists in the 2011 Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Environmental Research.
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World Bank President at UWA
Friday, 12 August 2011
The President of the World Bank, Mr Robert Zoellick visited The University of Western Australia today as part of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue being held in Perth.
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BBC whale documentary to feature work of UWA researcher
Friday, 12 August 2011
A BBC wildlife documentary to air this weekend is to feature the work of UWA whale researcher Asha de Vos.
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Report highlights latest climate change research in WA
Friday, 12 August 2011
The Climate Commission will release its report The Critical Decade, Western Australian Climate Change Impacts at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday.
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National school assessment centre launched at UWA
Friday, 12 August 2011
A new centre based at The University of Western Australia will ensure that Western Australia continues to develop its reputation as a national leader in school student assessment.
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UWA Science Library presents SCINEMA
Friday, 12 August 2011
SCINEMA is a National Science Week event showcasing science film, video and multimedia.
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Historic moment for UWA Masters of Nursing
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Sixteen mature-age students from The University of Western Australia are celebrating their success having made the decision to change their career choice and become the first to complete a two-year full-time degree course to become Registered Nurses.
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Nothing small about nano drug delivery ambitions
Thursday, 11 August 2011
An invention by a team of researchers at UWA is in the process of revolutionising the delivery of everyday drugs around the world.
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Breakthrough research holds clues about MS cause
Thursday, 11 August 2011
In one of the largest human genetic studies ever undertaken, scientists have identified the major common genetic variants that contribute to the cause of the devastating neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Brain power to transform the world’s operating theatres
Thursday, 11 August 2011
There is a fine line for surgeons between taking enough of a brain tumour out and leaving too much behind.
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Turning the heat up on a luxury industry
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Sweaty armpits and rotting seaweed are hardly the aromas that would entice you to eat something.
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Plaudits for New Courses
Thursday, 11 August 2011
It is pleasing to see how well our new course structure is being received in the broader community.
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Perth Festival welcomes Rio Tinto's four-year increased commitment to family and education program
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to announce Rio Tinto's ongoing and increased financial support for 2012-2015, doubling its commitment to support two key areas of the Festival: the Family and Education Program.
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Online Renewal of Reserve Loans Unavailable
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Renewal of reserve items via My Library Loans is temporarily unavailable. To renew reserve loans, please ring 6488 1777 or visit the loans desk in your Library. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Stones leave no emotions unturned
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Humans' relationship with stone was the focus of a recent gathering of minds for the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions.
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NC2012 hub and spokes student advice forum
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Staff who provide advice to students are invited to forums in August to be introduced to some of the strategies Student Services is putting in place to support advisers.
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Student Services projects gaining momentum
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Student Services is working on a range of projects to assist staff to provide advice to students and make it easier for students to plan their studies.
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Rock Einstein Challenge Winners
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Congratulations to the three lucky library users who won prizes in the Rock Einstein competition organised by Elsevier in March.
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UWA Podiatric Surgery Clinic opens
Monday, 8 August 2011
A new Podiatric Surgery Clinic at The University of Western Australia will encourage clinical research in podiatric surgery, offer reduced fees for elective foot surgery patients and provide much-needed training for postgraduate students.
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Seeing gold in tumours
Monday, 8 August 2011
Using gold as a potential treatment for cancer could become a reality thanks to a combination of imaging techniques.
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Gatan Holds First EELS School and Symposium in Australia in collaboration with Thomson Scientific Instruments.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Gatan Holds First EELS School and Symposium in Australia
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UWA Business School achieves AACSB accreditation
Friday, 5 August 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School has received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Perth Festival welcomes Rio Tinto's four-year increased commitment to family and education program
Friday, 5 August 2011
Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to announce Rio Tinto's ongoing and increased financial support for 2012-2015, doubling its commitment to support two key areas of the Festival: the Family and Education Program.
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Translife: International Triennial of New Media Art
Friday, 5 August 2011
Translife: International Triennial of New Media Art 21 July through to the 19 August 2011.
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It’s our environment – give it an hour or so
Thursday, 4 August 2011
With spring less than a month away, it's a great time to celebrate our wonderful environment.
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Bumper week of science celebration at UWA
Thursday, 4 August 2011
To celebrate National Science Week from August 13 to 21, The University of Western Australia is hosting several public and schools events. They include:
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Traffic stoppers in the supermarket aisle
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Alarming increases in obesity and the accompanying concerns of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer have triggered warning bells among the nation's policy makers. The need to do something is obvious - exactly how to approach this complex and contentious issue is less clear.
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Emotion Labour: Playing Nice in the Workplace
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
The knowledge economy may be the way of Australia's future but, says UWA Business School Assistant Professor Catherine Leighton, it is also an economy that places emotional demands on the nation's workers.
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UWA Publishing book wins Margaret Medcalf Award
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
UWA Publishing title Murdering Stepmothers: The Execution of Martha Rendell, by Anna Haebich, has won the 2011 Margaret Medcalf Award.
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Get alerts of New Books in your subject area
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
You can now choose to receive information about new books that we have acquired in your subject area via an RSS feed. Just go to the New Books page and select your subject or choose to receive a feed of all New Books.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture backs deregulation debate
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
While deregulation of Australia's wheat industry is a done deal, how it affects wheat growers now and into the future remains a hot topic and was the subject of spirited debate at the recent 2011 University of Western Australia (UWA) Institute of Agriculture (IOA) Industry Forum.
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Leading genetic scientist to head UWA Centre
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Internationally recognised authority in genetic epidemiology Dr Eric Moses has been appointed Winthrop Professor and Director of the Centre for Genetic Epidemiology and Biostatistics at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Open Day showcases new courses
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
What we hope to find in the universe with the new generation of telescopes about to be built and one man's quest to tackle Mount Everest are the guest speaker topics at The University of Western Australia's annual Open Day on Sunday, August 14.
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Seminar explores voter response to Julia Gillard
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Julia Gillard created history by becoming Australia's first female Prime Minister last year and a seminar to be held at The University of Western Australia this Friday will explore voter attitudes towards Ms Gillard.
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Law students selected for internships at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
Monday, 1 August 2011
Law students, Chloe Gall and Rachel Paljetak, were recently offered internships at the ICTY and will be leaving for the Hague early December 2011, Rachel for three months and Chloe (pictured left) for four.
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Brain biomechanics book outlines new lifesaving techniques
Monday, 1 August 2011
The first comprehensive reference book about the biomechanics of the brain has been edited by The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Karol Miller, head of the University's Intelligent Systems for Medicine Laboratory - the world's most cited laboratory working in the field.
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair visits UWA
Monday, 1 August 2011
The Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair, visited The University of Western Australia today to discuss issues of faith and globalisation.
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Microscopy & Microanalysis, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Monday, 1 August 2011
Microscopy & Microanalysis, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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Lasting leadership
Monday, 1 August 2011
Professor Simon Clarke is coordinating the Graduate Diploma of Educational Leadership designed to be attuned to the changing world of school leaders.
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The Muriel Horsfall Bequest
Monday, 1 August 2011
Muriel Horsfall, a passionate mathematics educator, has left a bequest of $650,000 to The University of Western Australia.
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Literacy learning in early childhood classrooms
Monday, 1 August 2011
Associate Professor Grace Oakley was the key speaker at a professional development evening with Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) colleagues to present the major themes from her recent publication, Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education (2010).
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The iPad Generation
Monday, 1 August 2011
Master of Teaching students and staff are researching the use of Apple iPads for teaching a range of skills and understandings across the curriculum.
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UWA's Graduate School of Education top of its class
Monday, 1 August 2011
The Faculty of Education has been recognised as The University of Western Australia’s highest achiever in teaching and learning for 2010 by winning the Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award for Schools.
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Bridging the Gap
Monday, 1 August 2011
Quality and authentic school placements for student teachers present an ongoing challenge. However they are key ingredients in the preparation of teachers across all courses in Australia.
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Engineers Without Borders - Stories from the Field on display in the Science Library
Monday, 1 August 2011
Engineers Without Borders Australia will be holding an exhibition in the Science Library Foyer from the 1st of August to the 11th of August. In this 'Photo Journal'-style exhibition, EWB volunteers share photos and anecdotes from their experiences in India, Cambodia and other locations.
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Library Orientation Semester 2
Monday, 1 August 2011
Information Services will be running several programs over the coming weeks to welcome new students and staff to the University.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Dr Lucia Gutierrez - Understanding iron biochemistry in living organisms. Thursday August 11 @ 4pm CMCA Seminar Room
Friday, 29 July 2011
Understanding iron biochemistry in living organismsDr Lucia GutierrezSchool of Physics, The University of Western Australia
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Western women more likely to have preterm babies
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Women in Western Australia are almost three times more likely to give birth to preterm babies compared to women in China, according to a new joint study by researchers in WA and China.
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A new way to measure the expansion of the universe
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
A PhD student from The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Perth has produced one of the most accurate measurements ever made of how fast the Universe is expanding.
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Plant research is all talk
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Talking to your plants or playing music to them might not be just a hippy pastime.
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Cooking up a healthy option
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Most PhD students don't have much time to spend in the kitchen, instead focusing on their research, and eating as a necessity.
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Winning burns treatments benefit Nepal
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Last year 40 per cent of the burn patients admitted to the Bir Hospital Burns Unit in Kathmandu did not survive their injuries.
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Central in a world of scholars
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
If anyone wanted confirmation of Vice-Chancellor our University's central place in global scholarship, they need only look at a list of events for the first few days of this month organised or hosted by staff of the University.
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Indigenous kids take first step to top careers
Monday, 25 July 2011
More than 40 Indigenous secondary students in Years 9, 10 and 11 from all around the State visited The University of Western Australia for an Indigenous Science, Engineering and Health Camp.
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Ryans's three minute shark spiel is a $3,500 winner
Monday, 25 July 2011
Captivating the audience and judges with his talk on shark embryos, PhD student Ryan Kempster claimed both first prize and the people’s choice award in UWA’s Three Minute Thesis competition.
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UWA and AMCOM sign $9 million partnership
Monday, 25 July 2011
The University of Western Australia's computing power and storage capacity will be boosted through a new partnership with telecommunications and datacentres provider Amcom.
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Trials move closer to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Monday, 25 July 2011
Findings from clinical trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, using a compound designed in The University of Western Australia and Australian Neuro-muscular Research Institute laboratories of Professors Steve Wilton and Sue Fletcher have been published today in the prestigious medical research journal The Lancet.
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SAI Global International Standards Trial
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Australian and international standards are a fundamental resource in many discipline areas, particularly science, technology and medicine.
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UWA's teachers among nation's best
Friday, 22 July 2011
The high standard of teaching at The University of Western Australia has again been recognised in the national Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) teaching awards for 2011.
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Great Southern Great Science Great Conference
Friday, 22 July 2011
The upcoming Science symposium in the Albany Entertainment Centre on Friday 12 August will highlight research of environmental and health issues that affect the Great Southern.
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Optometrists and GPs need to improve diabetic care
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Two studies from The University of Western Australia have found that optometrists and general practitioners - who play an important role in primary eye care - can improve their management of diabetic patients at risk of eye damage.
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Earth’s last frontier: and why we know more about Mars than our oceans
Thursday, 21 July 2011
With the world's
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UWA Law Graduate (1979) appointed Judge of the District Court of Western Australia
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Attorney General Christian Porter today announced the appointment of barrister Jeremy Curthoys as a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia.
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Three Minute Thesis, Two Business Winners
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
UWA Business SchoolPostgraduate business students Zelda Okatch and Jue Wang displayed impressive academic talent and personal flair to win the 2011 UWA Business School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
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Prestigious Teaching Awards for Business School Professors
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Winthrop Professor Izan and Associate Professor Abu Siddique, both from the UWA Business School, have won two of six Excellence in Teaching Awards presented by the University in 2011.
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New iPad app supports diagnosis
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
The University of Western Australia's Centre for Software Practice (CSP) has released a new iPad application which helps clinicians to choose the most appropriate diagnostic imaging examinations in a wide range of clinical scenarios.
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New Courses Implementation Update - July 2011
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Service learning
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Study finds antioxidants boost male fertility
Monday, 18 July 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Monash University have discovered dietary antioxidants can help maintain male fertility.
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UWA graduates make their mark in stone
Friday, 15 July 2011
More than 100 graduates returned to The University of Western Australia's historic Oak Lawn today for the launch of a new project to celebrate the University's first 100 years and benefit female students.
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Michael Spence to deliver 2011 Marshall Warren Lecture
Friday, 15 July 2011
The future of economic growth in a multi-speed world will be the focus of Nobel Laureate Professor Michael Spence's 2011 Marshall-Warren Lecture next month.
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Maths boy wonder shows how to stack oranges
Friday, 15 July 2011
One of the world's most gifted mathematicians and a graduate of The University of Western Australia will return to UWA to give a free public lecture and a masterclass.
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High acclaim for UWA historian-educator
Thursday, 14 July 2011
A Gaelic language enthusiast and education expert at The University of Western Australia's Graduate School of Education was this week elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS).
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Clearer view for Zadko Telescope to find new planets
Thursday, 14 July 2011
The University of Western Australia's (UWA) Gingin-based Zadko Telescope will get a clearer view thanks to an agreement signed between UWA and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) that enhances the partnership between these two organisations.
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Exploring ‘Our Country' though Art
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Palmyra
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Leading oceanographer in bid to save last frontier
Monday, 11 July 2011
Ocean: Opportunities in Exploring the Planet's Last Frontier is the title of the Inaugural Professorial Oration by Director of The University of Western Australia Oceans Institute, Professor Carlos Duarte.
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Hunger-beating 'Seeds of Life' for Timor-Leste
Monday, 11 July 2011
A program to alleviate hunger in Timor-Leste has been deemed a success leading to an agreement to continue the program into a third phase.
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Prize Giving 2011
Monday, 11 July 2011
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UWA congratulates top Aussie author
Friday, 8 July 2011
Debut novelist Stephen Daisley, who is completing his Doctorate in Creative Writing at The University of Western Australia, has won the prize for fiction at the 2011 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
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Perth International Arts Festival Helpmann Award nominees
Friday, 8 July 2011
The University of Western Australia is delighted that the Perth International Arts Festival has received six prestigious Helpmann Award nominations for artists and performers at the 2011 Festival.
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Tissue Culture & Art Project join London group show
Thursday, 7 July 2011
The artistic collaboration between SymbioticA founding members Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr known as Tissue Culture and Art Project, will exhibit in the forthcoming Art & Science group show, at the GV Art Gallery in London.
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Nobel Laureate wants more science graduates
Thursday, 7 July 2011
The University of Western Australia, one of the leading science research universities in the world, is bringing its Science for our Future Festival to Singapore.
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Researchers hit the ground running
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Five early career researchers have been recognised at The University of Western Australia for having written the best published articles or books of the year in work that breaks new ground in five fields.
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What about me? UWA researcher to examine declining concern for climate change
Thursday, 7 July 2011
As the scientific evidence for climate change becomes more convincing, the public appears to show a paradoxical decline in interest and recognition of the problem, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Researchers identify key prey of rock lobster larvae
Thursday, 7 July 2011
A team of national and international marine researchers has identified the key prey of western rock lobster larvae, a finding that has important implications for the future of the country's most valuable fishery.
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[email protected]
Thursday, 7 July 2011
As of 1 July 2011, the mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (NMR) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) facilities have been transferred to CMCA operation and management, under the name [email protected]
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Graduates Walk: Pavers commemorate first century of UWA graduates
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Western Australia's new Governor Malcolm McCusker and his wife Tonya are among the first graduates to celebrate The University of Western Australia's first 100 years, while also helping future students, through a new project around the University's historic Oak Lawn.
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Why we believe lies even after they are proved wrong
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Humans are taught from an early age to tell the truth so if we realise the facts have been misrepresented, we do our best to set the record straight. But a study from The University of Western Australia found even clear warnings to ignore misinformation can't erase the damage done.
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Study finds sexual selection drives genital evolution
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered that male genitalia evolve in the same way that birds use brightly coloured feathers and insects use song - to promote male reproductive success.
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Fiona Stanley on ABC Board
Monday, 4 July 2011
The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Fiona Stanley, child health expert and Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, has been appointed to the board of the ABC.
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UWA Oceans Institute researcher elected to international aquatic science body
Monday, 4 July 2011
Professor Anya Waite of the UWA Oceans Institute has been elected to the board of one of the world's foremost international organisations for multidisciplinary freshwater and ocean researchers.
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Diane Smith-Gander Joins UWA Business School Board
Friday, 1 July 2011
The UWA Business School Board is delighted to announce Diane Smith-Gander as its newest member.
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Spirited stargazing unlimited
Friday, 1 July 2011
More Western Australian school students will be able to take part in an innovative astronomy program through The University of Western Australia, thanks to an agreement signed yesterday between Hawaiian Pty Ltd and UWA.
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A new look at China
Friday, 1 July 2011
The behaviour of companies and industrial dynamics and energy and sustainability are some of the topics to be addressed at a major international conference to be hosted by The University of Western Australia's Business School and the Association for Chinese Economic Studies (Australia).
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Agriculture's future as bright as its bright graduates
Friday, 1 July 2011
Nine University of Western Australia (UWA) postgraduate students recently presented diverse PhD research projects at The UWA Institute of Agriculture (IOA) ‘Frontiers in Agriculture Postgraduate Showcase 2011’, proving to an audience of farmers, academics, scientists, industry and government representatives that agriculture’s future is as bright as its young graduates.
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WASO appoints Kennea
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Perth International Arts Festival Program Manager Evan Kennea has been appointed head of artistic planning at the WA Symphony Orchestra.
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Night and day both covered
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Two new centres opened on our campus on the same day recently - and they address our sleeping and waking needs.
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Spirited stargazing unlimited
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Forget Facebook and uploading snaps of friends and family - all around WA, school students are getting involved in an out-of-this world project that could see more young people enrolling in science at UWA.
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Staff honoured in adopted country
Thursday, 30 June 2011
To be recognised by the Australian community has made Queen's Birthday honours even sweeter for two UWA staff members.
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High marks for our citizens
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Two members of our University community were recently recognised as outstanding citizens of our State.
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Clear-sighted, highly cited researcher
Thursday, 30 June 2011
David Hunt looks at the world through a variety of eyes - including birds' eyes and human eyes preserved for 150 years.
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UWA engineers top national 100
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Winthrop Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE, Foundation Professor of UWA Chemical Engineering and Director of the Centre for Energy, has been named in the 2011 Top 100 Australia's Most Influential Engineers.
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W/Prof. Dongke Zhang named in top 100 of Australia’s engineers
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Winthrop Professor Dongke Zhang FTSE,
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UWA hosts biggest anthropology conference in southern hemisphere
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
The biggest anthropology conference to be held in the southern hemisphere has attracted more than 500 delegates from 30 countries.
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UWA's Zadko telescope tracks rare near-earth space rock
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Astronomers breathed a sigh of relief when an asteroid passed within 12,000km of Australia, closer than communication satellites.
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Opening doors of opportunity
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Our International Centre's recent annual planning forum was an occasion to again consider the University's strategic direction.
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'Slum shack' to highlight poverty at international conference
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
A ‘slum shack' will be built by urban planning students from The University of Western Australia to highlight the plight of millions of people living in informal settlements in rapidly urbanising areas of the developing world.
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BDO Offers New Accounting & Finance Scholarships at UWA Business School
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School is delighted to announce that from 2012, BDO will begin offering scholarships to undergraduate accounting and finance students at UWA.
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UWA student builds bridge to China
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
A rich general knowledge of China and high quality public speaking skills have earned a student from The University of Western Australia second place in the national finals of a Mandarin-speaking and performance competition.
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Welcome to the new Research Newsroom for staff in the Faculties of Science
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Here you will find the latest information on funding opportunities, major ARC and NHMRC schemes, awards and grant applications.
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Ilana Atlas, 1977 UWA graduate, appointed Pro-Chancellor at ANU
Monday, 27 June 2011
The Australian National University has appointed Ilana Atlas as its new Pro-Chancellor, replacing Justice Annabelle Bennett who has stepped down after 13 years in the job.
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UWA graduate recognised as one of WA's top 40 Under 40 business people
Monday, 27 June 2011
Chris Bates, a UWA Law/Business School graduate, established Interpeople with two partners in 2008 after seeing a gap in the market for high-level technical recruitment.
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UWA teachers achieve national recognition
Monday, 27 June 2011
Four staff members from The University of Western Australia have won acclaim for their teaching in the 2011 Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
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Dongke Zhang honoured in the Top 100 Australia's Most Influential Engineers list
Monday, 27 June 2011
Dongke Zhang has been awarded the Top 100 Most Influential Engineers of Australia title by Engineers Australia.
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Message from the Dean
Monday, 27 June 2011
UWA Business SchoolGlobalisation has brought the world to our doorstep.
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Six of the best delve into Europe's dark past
Monday, 27 June 2011
Detention of asylum-seekers, the Holocaust, German Army war crimes, Nazism and Stalinist genocide are some of the topics to be presented by six top historians and social scientists at a major international conference at The University of Western Australia from 11 - 14 July.
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Night owls' habits linked to depression in older men
Monday, 27 June 2011
Men who have difficulty falling asleep are at greater risk of depression than those who nod off easily, researchers have found.
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Upcoming events and latest news
Monday, 27 June 2011
Here is a list of upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Scott wins second Miles Franklin award
Thursday, 23 June 2011
A PhD graduate from The University of Western Australia, Kim Scott, has won Australia's most illustrious literary prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award, for the second time.
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Congratulations to Kim Scott - winner of the 2011 Miles Franklin prize
Thursday, 23 June 2011
The Westerly Centre, and Westerly magazine, would like to congratulate Kim Scott on winning the 2011 Miles Franklin prize for his third novel (and second to win the Miles Franklin) That Deadman Dance.
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UWAP titles shortlisted for WA Premier’s Book Awards
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
UWA Publishing titles, Selected Poems of Dorothy Hewett, edited by Kate Lilley, and Vite Italiane: Italian Lives in Western Australia, by Susanna Iuliano, have been shortlisted for the 2010 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards.
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Queen's honours
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Kadambot Siddique, Clinical Professor Jack Goldblatt and Honorary Doctor Alex Campbell have been named Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
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Broad-acre farm response to climate change
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
A small team of researchers from the WA Department of Agriculture and Food, private consultants, The University of Western Australia and Curtin University are examining how broad-acre farms are adapting to a variable and seemingly changing climate.
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Kangaroo paw's poisonous past
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
In work that could aid regeneration of bushfire-affected landscapes, it has been found that the germination of seeds of the red and green kangaroo paw - Western Australia's floral emblem - are greatly stimulated by the poison cyanide.
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Introducing UWA
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Welcome to the first issue of the Parents' E-newsletter! The e-newsletter is designed for parents to receive regular updates on UWA courses, news and events for prospective students.
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Future students website
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Future Students website. The new look website caters for all prospective students, from those who have specific study area or occupation in mind, to those students who want to explore different career options.
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UWA graduates take out top honours in WA Agricultural Awards
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Alana Shedley, a Soil Science honours graduate from The University of Western Australia, has won the Young Professionals in Agriculture Forum's top award.
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Campus tours
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Prospective students and their families are invited on a guided tour of The University of Western Australia's Crawley campus. The tour also provides an opportunity to ask questions about courses and admission requirements.
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Rural trips
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Since the start of this year we have visited schools as far north as Karratha, as far south as Albany, and as far east as Kalgoorlie. This was part of the combined universities rural trips that happened from February to April.
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UWA Students Empowering Kenyan Women
Monday, 20 June 2011
UWA Business SchoolTwo entrepreneurial students from The University of Western Australia have delivered a short course in business skills to disadvantaged women in Kenya.
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Collaboration to 'slow the meter'
Monday, 20 June 2011
A research study at The University of Western Australia is analysing how online communication and social media can influence consumer behaviour with the aim of increasing sustainable energy-saving within Australian households.
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UWA graduates appointed to Governor and Supreme Court Justice
Monday, 20 June 2011
The University of Western Australia is proud that another of its graduates, Dr Malcolm McCusker AO QC, is to be the next Governor of Western Australia.
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UWA storytellers top literary lists
Monday, 20 June 2011
A PhD graduate from The University of Western Australia, Kim Scott, has won Australia's most illustrious literary prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award, for the second time.
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Christian devoted to the Ord
Friday, 17 June 2011
Eighteen months after graduating with double degrees of Bachelors of Science in Agriculture and Economics from The University of Western Australia (UWA), 26 year old Kununurra born Christian Bloecker now manages his family’s 950 hectare farm in the Ord River Irrigation Area.
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Public lecture to look at Cyprus - a Fifty Year Old Republic at Risk?
Friday, 17 June 2011
The achievements and challenges facing the Republic of Cyprus after fifty years of independence will be the focus of a public lecture by Dr Van Coufoudakis at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Gary Kendrick applauded for his role in nurturing OI
Friday, 17 June 2011
Winthrop Professor Gary Kendrick has been praised for his major role in establishing The UWA Oceans Institute.
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Keryn Christiansen: a household name in microbiology
Friday, 17 June 2011
There are good and bad points to living in the world's most isolated city.
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UWA Law Graduates win Rhodes and Fulbright
Thursday, 16 June 2011
UWA law graduates continue the extraordinary record the Law School has established for producing young graduates of exceptional ability.
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PhD student Stephen Daisley from The University of Western Australia has won the Glenda Adams Award for New Writing
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Stephen Daisley who is completing his Doctorate in Creative Writing has won the $5000 Glenda Adams Award for New Writing in the NSW Premiers Awards, for his debut novel Traitor.
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Year tens don thinking caps
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Electroconvulsive therapy is used to treat what brain disorder? Alcohol interacts with what receptor to calm anxiety, impair muscle control and delay reaction time?
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Unexpected discoveries about 40 year-old Apollo lunar dust experiments
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Unexpected facts have been discovered that change long-accepted interpretations of two of three lunar dust experiments carried out during the Apollo moon missions.
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Night-driving towards acclaim
Thursday, 16 June 2011
"Don't worry darling, you'll grow out of it," said Stephen Daisley's mother when, as a young man, he told her he wanted to be a writer.
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Nominate an outstanding mathematics educator?
Thursday, 16 June 2011
The Western Australian Science Awards were established in 2002 to honour and reward outstanding achievements in Western Australia's science and innovation community.
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Dharma recruits an army to combat disease
Thursday, 16 June 2011
A highly respected academic in our School of Anatomy and Human Biology is not only leading the fight against cancer, he is also recruiting an army of some of India's top young students to join UWA medical researchers battling disease on several fronts.
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UWA keen to add SPICE to new medical facility
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Construction of the $112 million medical research facility at QE II has begun, along with a proposal by UWA's SPICE program to support its schools outreach program there.
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Encouraging debate, leading by example
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Throughout the year, the role of our University in the world beyond the campus is emphasised by a huge range of events and activities. There are many aspects to this, but a number of recent events stand out.
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Language preserved for posterity
Thursday, 16 June 2011
The Aussie accent is being captured and recorded all over the country this winter.
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Boost to UWA minerals and energy research
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) has highlighted the importance of three PhD research projects at The University of Western Australia.
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Michael Chaney to deliver Vincent Fairfax Oration on corporate ethics
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
The University of Western Australia's Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney will deliver the Vincent Fairfax Oration on "Corporate Ethics: Are They Just in the Eye of the Beholder?"
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Amino acids give wheat better chance of surviving floods
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
What do liver cells have in common with wheat seedlings? The University of Western Australia's PhD student Rachel Shingaki-Wells has found that both cope with oxygen starvation better when fed three amino acids: glycine, serine and alanine.
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Cellular trash turns out to be treasure
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with scientists at CSIRO Plant Industry have made a discovery that will change the way scientists look at the role of respiration in regulating plant responses to disease.
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UWA Team National Champions in UBS Challenge
Monday, 13 June 2011
UWA Business SchoolA team of undergraduate students from The University of Western Australia has won the UBS Investment Banking Challenge for the first time in history.
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A little lupin improves the bread of life
Monday, 13 June 2011
We can lower our risk of heart disease significantly, just by using flour containing 40 per cent lupin beans in the place of conventional wholemeal flour, according to research by Victoria University dietitian Dr Regina Belski and colleagues from The University of Western Australia.
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What sawfish really do with their saw
Monday, 13 June 2011
Scientists thought that sawfish used their saw to probe the seabed for food. But a Cairns researcher has found that these large (5 metres or more) and endangered fish actually use the saw to locate and dismember free-swimming fish.
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Workshop to create links to save desert ecology
Friday, 10 June 2011
A workshop to increase awareness of the significance of native plants and wildlife in Western Australia's arid zone will be held at The University of Western Australia.
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Catalyst marine special
Friday, 10 June 2011
In a special ocean science series on the ABC Catalyst program Dr Graham Phillips features Professor Carlos Duarte, Director of The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute, who is leading a modern day voyage to recreate the path sailed by Spanish navigator Alejandro Malaspina more then 200 years ago.
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Chief scientist to deliver 2011 George Seddon Lecture
Friday, 10 June 2011
Western Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley, will deliver the annual George Seddon lecture.
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Coming to grips with modern Australia from historical perspective
Thursday, 9 June 2011
The $24.25 million Centre of Excellence in the History of the Emotions, a major collaboration of Australian and international researchers - hosted by The University of Western Australia - has been officially opened.
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Outstanding researcher takes up a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship with Crime Research Centre
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Dr Hilde Tubex will take up her recently awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship in the Faculty of Law’s Crime Research Centre on 1st August.
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Help needed to sniff out most desirable truffle
Thursday, 9 June 2011
On the eve of truffle season in Australia food scientists at The University of Western Australia are calling for volunteers, who think they have a nose for truffles, to help identify what makes one gourmet fungi more desirable than another.
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End native versus alien wars: Expert
Thursday, 9 June 2011
It is time to drop the alien versus native species dichotomy in conservation, according to a group of eminent scientists concerned with the restoration of ecosystems around the world.
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New Courses Implementation Update - June 2011
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Regulatory framework and supporting documentation
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Sleep research to save Australia billions
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
With sleep disorders costing the Australian community $10 billion a year, the newly refurbished Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia will address the causes of poor sleep.
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Double Award Winner
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
The past two weeks has seen outstanding UWA Albany student Linda Warren showered with awards.
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UWA Motorsport – You design it. You build it. You race it.
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
The UWA Motorsport Team will showcase their cars, and share the experience of internationally representing the university through the exciting venture of motor racing in an exhibition in the Science Library foyer from Wednesday 8th June until Friday 29th July.
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Hot arts season for winter warmth
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Desert paintings, a literary lunch, a musical Bastille Day celebration, and a NAIDOC Week world premiere of a new work for violin, cello and didgeridoo are just some of the offerings at The University of Western Australia's contribution to the City of Perth's Winter Arts season 6-13 July.
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Mindful planet-manager urges intervention
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
The effectiveness of offsets and mitigation in restorating degraded ecosystems is questioned in an article published in BioScience.
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New publications
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
The Prospective Students Office has been very busy with writing and updating our publications for prospective students.
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Green Building program launched on Crawley campus
Monday, 6 June 2011
Staff are taking action to improve the sustainability of their workplace as part of the University's Green Building Program, launched in May.
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Dr Muhammad Shazzad Hossain has been awarded a FASE Associate Membership
Monday, 6 June 2011
Congratulations to Dr Muhammad Shazzad Hossain for his Associate Membership with the Faculty Academy for the Scholarship of Education (FASE).
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Australian Feminism goes to the Museum
Monday, 6 June 2011
How to best construct an authentic and comprehensive representation of the history of second wave feminism will be the subject of a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 7 June.
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Future Students website
Monday, 6 June 2011
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Future Students website. The new look website caters for all prospective students, from those who have a specific study area or occupation in mind, to those students who want to explore different career options.
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Future Students website
Monday, 6 June 2011
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Future Students website. The new look website caters for all prospective students, from those who have specific study area or occupation in mind, to those students who want to explore different career options.
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Upcoming events and latest news
Monday, 6 June 2011
Here is a list of upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Is Mathematics a foreign language?
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Professor Jacqui Ramagge from Wollongong University gave a stimulating talk on 26 May 2011 addressing the questions "Are Maths and English really so different? and "Is Mathematics a foreign language."
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Applications for Academic Position in Soil Characterisation now open
Friday, 3 June 2011
An academic position in Soil Characterisation has recently been advertised.
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Muhammad Shazzad Hossain wins Trollope Award
Friday, 3 June 2011
The Australian Geomechanics Society has awarded Dr Muhammad Shazzad Hossain with a Trollope Medal for 2010 for his papers: 'Deep-penetrating spudcan foundations on layered clays: centrifuge tests' and 'Deep-penetrating spudcan foundations on layered clays: numerical analysis' published in Geotechnique December 2009.
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Construction of the UWA Albany Sciences Centre begins
Friday, 3 June 2011
A ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for The University of Western Australia’s new $6.2 million Sciences Centre was held on Friday 25 March.
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Ocean gliders uncover underwater 'rivers' off Perth
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Oceanographers at The University of Western Australia have discovered the first underwater ‘rivers' to be identified in a sub-tropical region flowing along the ocean bed off Perth's coastline.
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New UWA Centre to analyse sleep
Thursday, 2 June 2011
With sleep disorders costing the Australian community $10 billion a year, a new Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia will address the causes of poor sleep.
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This geological life rocked with characters
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Who would have thought a life-long career in geology would include a bushranger and a wrongly-identified spy?
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Art from desert country
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Stunning paintings from the desert people of Australia fill the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery for the next two months.
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Best architects emerge from UWA
Thursday, 2 June 2011
When architect Jennie Officer talks about sustainable buildings, her ideas go beyond ecologically-sound building materials and processes.
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Encouraging the experimental and the avant garde
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
It may be a case of being in the right place at the right time, but every so often, a pioneering individual in society sees a need and endeavours to address it. Our University honours several of our own innovators in many of our significant facilities.
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Power from a university education
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
As a child growing up in rural China in the 1960s Cao Guangjing often didn't have enough to eat although his mother was a wheat, corn and cotton farmer and his father a village schoolteacher.
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Water chronicles the past, constructs the future
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Water, as much as war or wealth, shapes our history.
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New Courses explore Aboriginal knowledge
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Indigenous knowledge, history and heritage will take a starring role in arts, law, science and business studies from next year.
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Memorial fund embodies life focus
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
High school students from Peel and the South-West will have the chance to experience life as a UWA student and consider a career in science, thanks to a memorial fund established by Alcoa of Australia.
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Staff awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Offshore Award
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Assistant Professor Shazzad Hossain and Professor Mark Randolph were awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Offshore Award for 2010 for their paper: "Deep-penetrating spudcan foundations on layered clays: numerical analysis. Géotechnique, 60(3), 171-184, 2010".
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Laptops from St John of God Hospital for first-year CAMDH medical students
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Continuing
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UWA wins $3.2 million in research funding boost
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Projects by researchers at The University of Western Australia to design earthquake-resistant bridges and control crop insect pests were among those to attract funding in the latest round of Federal Government grants.
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WA/SA seagrass makes 'top 10' list of those facing extinction
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
A species of seagrass found only in western and southern Australian waters is at risk of extinction, according to a four-year international study.
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Indigenous Studies men and women UWA football champions
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Football
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Emotional opening of Centre
Monday, 30 May 2011
A $24.25 million Centre of Excellence in the History of the Emotions at The University of Western Australia will be opened next week.
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Announcement of new Alcoa of Australia award
Monday, 30 May 2011
The Chanelle Carter Memorial Fund has been established by Alcoa of Australia to honour the memory of UWA graduate Chanelle Carter, who died tragically in a cycling accident in 2010.
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Congratulations to student and staff prize recipients
Monday, 30 May 2011
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences held its annual Prizegiving Ceremony on Wednesday May 25 in the Bayliss Building at The University of Western Australia.
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Garnaut at UWA to discuss final climate change report
Monday, 30 May 2011
The Federal Government's chief climate change adviser, Ross Garnaut, will present a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia this Thursday to discuss the findings of his final report (which is to be delivered to the Prime Minister tomorrow).
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Gene discovery linked to bone disease
Monday, 30 May 2011
An international study involving researchers at The University of Western Australia School of Medicine and Pharmacology and the Centre for Medical Research has provided new insights into the genetics of bone disease that may allow future genetic profiling to identify people at risk of metabolic bone disease.
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New publication brings treasures together
Monday, 30 May 2011
Pods of creative writing, fine arts, music and digital media are spread out across the campus.
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Breakthrough for people with unknown muscle disease
Friday, 27 May 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered a gene mutation in a rare new form of muscle wasting disease which will lead other sufferers to be more accurately diagnosed.
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Reindeer vision keeps wolf from the door
Friday, 27 May 2011
The unexpected finding that Arctic reindeer avoid the damaging effects of ultra violet light that causes snow blindness in humans by allowing UV light to pass into the eye, contrasts with most other mammals including humans where UV light is prevented from entering the eye by the cornea and lens.
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UWA appoints Chair in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Thursday, 26 May 2011
The University of Western Australia's leading role in pathology has been strengthened with the appointment of Dr Wendy Erber as Winthrop Professor, Chair and Head of the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
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Exceptional start to the year for Anatomy and Human Biology staff and students
Thursday, 26 May 2011
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences and the School of Anatomy and Human Biology would like to congratulate the school’s many staff and students who have achieved recent successes.
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Conversations on Service Learning
Thursday, 26 May 2011
12pm-1pm Wednesday, 1st June, 2011 Law Moot Court, Room G06
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Service Learning - Information for teaching staff
Thursday, 26 May 2011
What is the value of service learning?
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Teddy bears to the rescue
Thursday, 26 May 2011
While visiting the doctor can sometimes be a frightening prospect for young children, it can be just as scary for young, inexperienced doctors who treat them.
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Refurbished geology lab opens in East Timor
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
A newly refurbished geological laboratory in East Timor is expected to boost the fledgling country's research capacity and help geologists better understand its complex geological setting.
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Innovations in homelessness in WA
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
UWA Business SchoolHomelessness is on the policy agenda in Western Australia and this issue is being tackled in a collaborative, innovative and integrated way, according to the Innovations in Homelessness Policy and Services in Western Australia forum presented by the UWA Business School's Centre for Social Impact and Social Innovation in Western Australia (SiiWA) in May at The University Club of Western Australia.
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UWA engineer elected to Royal Society
Monday, 23 May 2011
Civil engineer, former Federation Fellow and research leader at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, Winthrop Professor Mark Randolph, has been elected to the prestigious Royal Society.
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Sky’s the Limit for UWA MBA Graduate
Monday, 23 May 2011
For UWA Business School graduate Chris Bradshaw, the decision to enrol in an MBA seven years ago has more than paid off.
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Making an impact in social innovation
Monday, 23 May 2011
UWA Business SchoolGraduates are no longer interested in making an impression, but instead in making an impact, according to UWA Business School Visiting Professor Tina Dacin who presented a number of public and academic lectures during her week at UWA as a guest of the Stan and Jean Perron Visiting Professor program.
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Information Services Business Investment Programme News
Monday, 23 May 2011
The Business Investment Programme, addressing the recommendations of the 2010 ITS Review, the Student IT Needs Survey 2010, and Auditor findings concerning risk, business continuity and disaster recovery, is now well underway.
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Centre for Social Impact Update: May 2011
Monday, 23 May 2011
UWA Business SchoolHomelessness, Indigenous employment, equal remuneration and social innovation have all been under the spotlight as part of the UWA Business School's Centre for Social Impact's (CSI) latest activities.
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UWA Indigenous Careers Expo
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Following last year’s very successful inaugural Indigenous Careers EXPO, The School of Indigenous Studies will be holding the 2011 Indigenous Careers EXPO on Wednesday June 1 from 10am - 3pm in the Undercroft.
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Shell, UWA announce chair in offshore foundations
Friday, 20 May 2011
A new professorial chair in metocean engineering and offshore foundations will strengthen education and research in Western Australia, according to The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson.
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Proud to be UWA
Friday, 20 May 2011
The University of Western Australia was recognised this week as one of the nation's best workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual people in Australia's first Top 10 Employers List for LGBT employees.
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Driving social innovation – the Canadian experience
Friday, 20 May 2011
The UWA Business School's Centre for Social Impact and the Western Australian Department for Communities, welcomed Canadian social innovators Al Etmanski and Vickie Cammack to Perth in May to share their experiences during a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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UWAP Authors Finalists in UNAA World Environment Day Awards
Friday, 20 May 2011
UWA Publishing authors Donna Green and Liz Minchin (Screw Light Bulbs) have been announced as finalists in the United Nations Association of Australia's 2011 World Environment Day Awards.
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Renowned soprano to perform “The Jane Austen Songbook” at UWA
Thursday, 19 May 2011
The musical tastes of Jane Austen will be the subject of a lecture and performance by internationally renowned soprano Julianne Baird at The University of Western Australia's Callaway Auditorium on Tuesday 24 May 2011.
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Renowned soprano to perform "The Jane Austen Songbook" at UWA
Thursday, 19 May 2011
The musical tastes of Jane Austen will be the subject of a lecture and performance by internationally renowned soprano Julianne Baird at The University of Western Australia's Callaway Auditorium on Tuesday 24 May 2011.
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PhD student wins NSW Premier’s Award for new writing
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Stephen Daisley, a PhD student at The University of Western Australia, has won the UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing at the 2011 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards.
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A fresh look at developing Dampier by a new generation
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Six final year, architecture, landscape architecture and urban design students from The University of Western Australia (UWA) are taking a fresh look at ways to develop built form, infrastructure and landscape design at Dampier in the State's north west.
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Emotions harping on success
Thursday, 19 May 2011
ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions' Senior Visiting Research Fellow, Prof Andrew Lawrence-King, and viola da gamba soloist Jordi Savall have won another prestigious award.
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Award puts the shine on telescope
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
When it's time to polish the mirror on the Zadko telescope, it's not simply a matter of getting out the Windex and a soft cloth.
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Work begins on major new WA medical research hub
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Construction of a major new $112 million medical research facility at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre has officially begun.
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UWA takes top honours in University Sport Awards
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
The University of Western Australia won three out of eight categories in the Australian University Sport Awards, presented in Adelaide last week.
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Mathematics to the rescue of preterm babies
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Jane Pillow's father always wanted her to study mathematics. Now the Professor of Neonatology might be wishing that she had.
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Plant doctor with a ‘can do’ attitude
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
A ‘Backyard Blitz' on a global scale to restore degraded landscapes and give humankind hope for the future of our planet may seem like a massive, unrealistic ambition.
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New Courses Implementation Update - May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Arrangements for students transitioning to new courses
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UWA graduates take out top honours in WA Agricultural Awards
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Alana Shedley, a Soil Science honours graduate from The University of Western Australia, has won the Young Professionals in Agriculture Forum's top award.
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Let’s break the cycle of benign neglect
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
The American poet Robert Frost famously wrote about finding and taking the road less travelled. Increasingly the literal interpretation of these lines is becoming more challenging to find in our city.
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New walker takes on New Yorker
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Kate Offer is transforming herself from a person who couldn't even run for a bus to somebody who is running for a bus that is 42 kilometres away.
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Cancer survivors become thrivers
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
When young cancer patients are given the all-clear, it is not always a smooth transition back to their ‘normal' lives.
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Seeking wisdom in an international era
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Recent references in the national media to our University's introduction of curriculum changes from next year has helped to focus public attention on these reforms - the biggest changes to our curriculum since our University's inception.
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New medical research hub under way
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Construction of a major new $112 million medical research hub at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre will be officially under way tomorrow.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Topics in computer vision - Thursday 19 May
Monday, 16 May 2011
Winthrop Professor Mohammed Bennamoun from Computer Science & Software Engineering, University of Western Australia will provide a brief introduction to the area of computer vision (with an emphasis on 3D).
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Need more information about your career?
Monday, 16 May 2011
For the next two weeks, the UWA Careers Centre will be showcasing their offerings in the Reid Arts and Business Library (first floor). Visit the display and find out about support in relation to:
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Scientists pitch star careers to Pilbara students
Friday, 13 May 2011
Armed with a passion for science and several large telescopes the Aspire to Astronomy team will be travelling the Pilbara over the coming fortnight introducing high school students to exciting careers in Astronomy and holding community observing nights.
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ANFF celebrates the power of tiny technology
Friday, 13 May 2011
The University of Western Australia kicked off ANFF national week, a celebration of advances in fabrication technology for micro and nano-technology, that is, the art of creating structures 1000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair.
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Career Advisers' Day
Friday, 13 May 2011
We are very pleased to invite all Career Advisers to our 2011 ‘Career Advisers' Day' which will take place on Friday, June 24 from 9am to 3pm.
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Upcoming events and latest news
Friday, 13 May 2011
Here is a list of upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Rural trips
Friday, 13 May 2011
Since the start of this year we have visited schools as far north as Karratha, as far south as Albany, and as far east as Kalgoorlie. This was part of the combined universities rural trips that happened from February to April.
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A day in the life of a uni student
Friday, 13 May 2011
The April School Holidays have been busy here at UWA with the university hosting ‘A day in the life of a music student', ‘A day in the life of an astronomy student', and ‘A day in the life of an environmental science student'.
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Vote for your chance to win an iPod Nano!
Friday, 13 May 2011
We are currently undergoing a name change for this e-newsletter and want your input. Here are some ideas for a new name:
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Campus tours
Friday, 13 May 2011
Prospective students and their families are invited on a guided tour of The University of Western Australia's Crawley campus. The tour also provides an opportunity to ask questions about courses and admission requirements.
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Humans vs Zombies
Friday, 13 May 2011
If you were around UWA's Crawley campus from the 21 - 25 March you may have seen a horde of uni students yelling ‘brains!', shooting nerf guns, or throwing socks.
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A day in the life of a uni student
Friday, 13 May 2011
The April School Holidays have been busy here at UWA with the university hosting ‘A day in the life of a music student', ‘A day in the life of an astronomy student', and ‘A day in the life of an environmental science student'.
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Professor Phil Dolan appointed to head UWA's Business School
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
The University of Western Australia has appointed an academic and finance professional who has served at senior levels of the banking industry as the new Dean of the UWA Business School.
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UWA welcomes Federal budget indexation changes
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
The University of Western Australia has welcomed new indexation arrangements for higher education which will deliver an additional $550m to Australian universities over the next five years.
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'Smoke detector' gene discovered in plants
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered a gene that allows dormant seeds buried in the soil to detect germination stimulants in bushfire smoke called karrikins.
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Learning to be healthy: UWA Health Day today
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
The dangers of drink-driving, the benefits of cycling instead of using a car, mental health and a smoke-free campus are some of the topics to be promoted at The University of Western Australia's annual Health Day (TODAY).
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Eminent engineer to talk on Three Gorges Dam project
Monday, 9 May 2011
The engineer in charge of helping build the largest hydropower project in the world, the Three Gorges Dam in China, will deliver a lecture at The University of Western Australia on 12 May.
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Congratulations to 2011 Scholarship and Prize Winners
Friday, 6 May 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School congratulates the 25 scholarship recipients and 57 prize winners for 2011.
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UWA’s Year of Mathematics - Matt Switzer Presentation
Friday, 6 May 2011
Visiting scholar Matt Switzer (University of Missouri) captivated the packed house of mathematics educators at UWA’s Graduate School of Education when he presented his research into early learning difficulties experienced by school students.
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Researchers are on top of the world
Thursday, 5 May 2011
The University gave a ‘high five' to its ‘Hi Ci' staff and students last month with a reception in the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
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Congratulations to Indigenous Arts Prize winners!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Indigenous students were awarded a number of prizes at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Prize giving on Wednesday May 4.
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Anthropologists put people into research
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Extraordinary as it may seem, the big green push button to operate copiers and printers was designed by an anthropologist studying human-machine interactions.
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Glyphosate resistant barnyard grass in WA’s top end
Thursday, 5 May 2011
With the recent discovery of WA's first glyphosate-resistant awnless barnyard grass from the Ord River region growers are being urged to consider using a range of weed control options.
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Giants of journalism for new course
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Author, academic and political commentator Peter van Onselen is the University's foundation Chair in Journalism.
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The zone is a magnet for political expertise
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Around the time Diane Stone and Richard Higgott left The University of Warwick to come to UWA, cuts in government funding for the humanities and social sciences in the UK were announced.
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Return to splendour
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Three quarters of a tonne of glass and lead were installed in the window frames of Winthrop Hall over the past few weeks.
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Campus calls it quits
Thursday, 5 May 2011
The University will go smoke-free from January 1 next year.
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Future aspirations and acknowledgment of our proud history
Thursday, 5 May 2011
After years of planning and consultations we are nearing implementation of the biggest reform of our curriculum since UWA first opened its doors to students in 2013.
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School of Music lecturer wins prestigious Art Music Award
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
The School of Music is proud to announce that James Ledger, a lecturer in composition studies, won a 2011 Art Music Award for his orchestral piece "Chronicles" in the category of "Work of the Year: Orchestral".
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Momentum Partners UWA Business School Management Consulting Challenge
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
The 2011 Momentum Partners UWA Business School Management Consulting Challenge has again showcased the talents of UWA Business School students.
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In China’s Wake: Has Asia Gained from China’s Growth?
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
UWA Business SchoolAfter experiencing three decades of rapid growth, China has overtaken Japan to become the second largest economy in the world.
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New link in tinnitus research
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have shown changes in a part of the brain previously not known to be involved in tinnitus generation.
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2010 BHP Billiton PhD Prize Winner
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
UWA Business SchoolAssistant Professor Michele Roberts has won the 2010 BHP Billiton PhD Prize with her thesis examining the indirect effects of junk food advertising on children's food choices.
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UWAP Authors in Arts Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
UWA Publishing is delighted to have three writers in the Arts Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival in May, 2011.
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China-Australia biomedical research for mutual good
Friday, 29 April 2011
Sequencing of the DNA of species as diverse as the giant panda and the cucumber will be one of the topics discussed at the first Perth satellite meeting of the Australia-China Biomedical Research Conference on Monday.
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Original UWA technology goes global
Thursday, 28 April 2011
An early stage nanotechnology project from The University of Western Australia has achieved global recognition, with acquisition of spin-out company iCeutica Inc, by its US partner Iroko Pharmaceuticals.
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The sky is falling and it's raining Petabytes!
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Describing the stereotypical astronomer of yesteryear might stir thoughts of a patient soul endlessly gazing skywards searching for a faint glimmer that might lead to a discovery. But for the astronomers of tomorrow this couldn't be further from the truth.
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Big business of biodiversity dependent on seed
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Seed banks must become more than ‘stamp-collections' of species if global conservation efforts are to be successful, according to two eminent plant biologists.
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Cancelled - CMCA Seminar Series: Atmospheric anoxia: an Archean absolute (or even absolutely Archean)? - Thursday 5 May - Cancelled
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Dr Boswell Wing from Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University will introduce the S MIF proxy for pO2 and describe the gross constraints that it provides on atmospheric anoxia through Earth history.
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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) a Winner
Monday, 25 April 2011
The University of Western Australia’s new Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) program aims to weave theory and practice to develop effective and innovative teachers.
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UWA helps set the scene for "Cloudstreet"
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
When the TV miniseries Cloudstreet premieres in May, many viewers with connections to UWA will have a sense of déjà vu.
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Congratulations to 2011 BHP Scholarship recipients
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
BHP Billiton Iron Ore Indigenous scholarship recipients were recognised at the BHP Billiton Scholarship Awards Sundowner at the UWA Business School recently. Seven students were awarded scholarships for 2011.
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Australians do not want Government to police a national dress code
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration, Senator Kate Lundy, says she is not in favour of attempts to ban the wearing of the burqa in Australia.
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Repeated stress in pregnancy linked to children's behaviour
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Research from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found a link between the number of stressful events experienced during pregnancy and increased risk of behavioural problems in children.
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New Courses Implementation Update - April 2011
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
General progress
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Future stars to meet ancient stars
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
The West Australian night sky will ignite the imagination of school students in the Pilbara region in a series of upcoming community events.
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Climate 'detectives' use clues from the past to predict future weather changes
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Drilling holes in trees across Australia and taking core samples from reefs at Ningaloo are two techniques being used to determine the extent of climate change in coming decades.
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CMCA Easter Closure - Friday 22 April to Tuesday 26 April
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
The CMCA will be closed over the Easter holidays from Friday 22 April to Tuesday 26 April inclusive, and will reopen with normal hours on Wednesday 27 April.
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Autumn trifecta for UWA Law Alumni
Monday, 18 April 2011
Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Laws were awarded in the recent Autumn graduation ceremony.
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2011 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Monday, 18 April 2011
A fourth-year Law/Commerce student with a strong commitment to helping the less fortunate has been awarded this year's Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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UWA Student to Begin Merrill Lynch Internship
Monday, 18 April 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School student Eu Dee Wee will complete an internship in the United States with Merrill Lynch, the world's largest brokerage firm, over the coming American summer.
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Gift of next-generation sequencer adds another dimension to WA research
Monday, 18 April 2011
Equipment at the cutting-edge of DNA sequencing has been generously donated to The University of Western Australia.
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Networking on a global scale for global benefits
Monday, 18 April 2011
Our University's increasing prominence globally was demonstrated again recently by the visit of the influential Chinese leader, His Excellency Mr Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative.
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Chair in Musculoskeletal Medicine to be established at UWA
Monday, 18 April 2011
A Chair of Musculoskeletal Medicine is to be established at The University of Western Australia under an agreement involving UWA, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA and the North Metropolitan Area Health Service.
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Making the Links Report released - Integrating Spelling, Vocabulary, Knowledge and Comprehension across the Curriculum
Monday, 18 April 2011
In 2010 the Catholic Education Office of WA (CEOWA)
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Managing water in the tropics
Monday, 18 April 2011
The health of the rivers and estuaries in Australia's tropical north has been the focus of a $30 million study over five years.
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The secret life of leaves
Monday, 18 April 2011
Leaves found pressed between the pages of a 450-year-old Bible ... and the potential to increase plants' productivity: both present a challenge to Dr Chuck Price.
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Dining scraps become a temperature gauge
Monday, 18 April 2011
New techniques applied by UWA scientists suggest that it was not the freezing temperatures of the last glaciation in Central Europe that killed off the species we know as Neanderthals.
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Science Library exhibition shows how UWA Engineering students turn dreams into reality
Monday, 18 April 2011
Visit the Dreamfit exhibition in the Science Library Foyer from the 18th April to the 2nd June to see how the Dreamcatcher Program is preparing UWA Engineering students for the future.
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Development and sustainability can go hand in hand
Monday, 18 April 2011
Kindergarten kids talking about sustainability, big banks sponsoring school excursions, park rangers sharing their ideas through the United Nations: they are all exciting possibilities coming out of a new UWA collaboration.
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Ambassador highlights US-WA relationship
Friday, 15 April 2011
The United States Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey L. Bleich, has paid tribute to the strength of the relationship between Western Australia and the United States at a special function at UWA's Crawley campus yesterday.
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Whale of a TV tale .....
Friday, 15 April 2011
The work of a UWA researcher featuring rare pictures of endangered blue whales has featured on national television.
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UWA and Spain sign up to collaborate on major research projects
Friday, 15 April 2011
The University of Western Australia and the Spanish National Research Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will result in collaboration and PhD positions being offered in four broad areas of research.
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Information Services News: April issue
Friday, 15 April 2011
The publication Library News has been renamed Information Services News to reflect the expanded outlook of Information Services.
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Faculty staff contribute to the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011
Thursday, 14 April 2011
The Professional staff at the Graduate School of Education, organised by Anita Creasey, prepared a sumptuous morning tea on Thursday April 14 to raise funds for the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011.
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UWA ag-science students bury their heads in the sand
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Thanks to the Sir Eric Smart Scholarship for Agricultural Research, two fourth year agricultural science honours students have ‘buried their heads in the sand' while attempting to unlock some of the keys to improving or ameliorating poor WA soils.
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US Ambassador to talk on Australia-US relationship
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
The United States Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey L. Bleich, will give a commentary and overview of the Australian-US strategic relationship at a function at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Past helps piece together future climate change
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
A key group of 35 leading palaeoclimate scientists from across
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Easter opening hours and Reserve items
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
All libraries will close at their Friday night closing time on Thursday 21 April, and reopen Tuesday 26 April from 10.00am - 6.00pm. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday 27 April. For more information about the Easter opening hours for all subject libraries, visit our opening hours webpage.
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Peter van Onselen appointed Foundation Professor in Journalism
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Author, academic and political commentator, Peter van Onselen has been appointed Foundation Professor in Journalism at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA academic a key adviser to Indian Ocean Group
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
The University of Western Australia's inaugural Professor of Indian Ocean Studies, Dr Dennis Rumley, has been appointed as Australia's representative on the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG) by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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UWA graduate appointed Supreme Court Justice
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Internationally recognised lawyer and academic Professor James Edelman has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
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Chinese national leader visits Centre for Energy
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
One of China’s most senior and influential officials has visited The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Energy as part of an Australian visit to promote bilateral relations.
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2011 Faculty Teaching and Research Awards
Monday, 11 April 2011
The UWA Business School congratulates all the winners of the Faculty Teaching and Research Awards.
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Smaller footprint the aim
Monday, 11 April 2011
Western Australia has recently joined a global network of 85 Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) promoting sustainability, thanks to an initiative by staff at The University of Western Australia.
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Canada commits US$25 million to exploration and mining.
Monday, 11 April 2011
As delegates and companies flock to Canadian show, speakers
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Need more information about your career?
Monday, 11 April 2011
This week the UWA Careers Centre will be showcasing their offerings in the atrium of the Science Library. Visit the display and find out about support in relation to:
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Beyond Boundaries: International Week 2011
Friday, 8 April 2011
The UWA Business School's International Week 2011 concluded in style last Friday when Sweden/Norway defeated Singapore in a penalty shootout, earning first place in the School's five-a-side soccer tournament.
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Senior Chinese official visits UWA's Centre for Energy
Thursday, 7 April 2011
One of China's most senior and influential officials has visited The University of Western Australia's Centre for Energy as part of an Australian visit to promote bilateral relations.
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Neuroscientists focus on ageing
Thursday, 7 April 2011
The diseases of ageing including Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke and Parkinson's disease will be the focus of the 2011 Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience to be held on 29 April at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Researchers Ready to GROW
Thursday, 7 April 2011
UWA Business SchoolThis May, The University of Western Australia will host the second meeting of the Greening Organisations and Work (GROW) Network.
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Consumers Demand Clarity on Food Labelling
Thursday, 7 April 2011
UWA Business SchoolNearly all packaged food contains a raft of nutrition information, from ingredients lists and allergy advice, through to levels of energy, fat, salt, carbohydrates, and sugar.
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The West and the Australian soul - Dennis Haskell writes in The Australian Literary Review
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Dennis Haskell has been published in the Australian Literary Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, April 2011.
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Our alumni feature in Fremantle fight
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
"It is dusk, after a hot summer afternoon in 1973. Les Lauder, the feisty Fremantle community activist, is returning to his home in Ellen Street ... He is in for a shock."
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UWA and Spain to join forces in major research projects
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The University of Western Australia and the Spanish National Research Council will next week announce collaboration in major joint research programs.
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Breathing in smoke can lead to flu
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Most of the people admitted to hospital after the Kelmscott fires were suffering not from burns, but from smoke inhalation.
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Student enterprise goes international
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
‘Mama Shujaa' is on the way to make life better for families living in the slums of Kenya.
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Graduates play a vital role in civil society
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
We are very proud that another of our graduates, Dr Malcolm McCusker AO QC, is to be the next Governor of Western Australia.
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Sustainable Living Expo at UWA
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
The annual Perth Sun Fair will transform UWA's Oak Lawn into a one-stop-venue for sustainable living this Sunday 10 April.
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UWA bike breakfast given green thumbs up
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Almost 200 university staff participated in the UWA Bike Breakfast in March, by swapping four wheels for two and riding to work.
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UWA graduates take out top honours in WA Agricultural Awards
Monday, 4 April 2011
Alana Shedley, a Soil Science honours graduate from The University of Western Australia, has won the Young Professionals in Agriculture Forum's top award.
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UWA announces new Vice-Chancellor
Friday, 1 April 2011
An internationally-recognised academic and university leader has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia from 2012.
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Lanzhou and UWA forge ahead on dryland research
Friday, 1 April 2011
The President of Lanzhou University (LZU), Professor Zhou Xuhong, has lead a delegation to The University of Western Australia as the two institutions forge ahead on a world-class land, agriculture and environment project funded by the Chinese Government.
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Six UWAP authors appearing in Sydney Writers’ Festival
Friday, 1 April 2011
UWA Publishing is delighted to have six writers in the Sydney Writers' Festival in May, 2011.
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Are you a new graduate? Join Convocation to receive 12 Months Free Library Membership
Friday, 1 April 2011
New UWA graduates who join Convocation (UWA Graduates Association) for $27.
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Doogue recognised during big autumn season
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Geraldine Doogue, journalist and broadcaster, will be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters in an autumn graduation at The University of Western Australia this evening.
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Cancer Council grants support research into prevention and treatment
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Two young PhD students from The University of Western Australia are among the winners in this year's annual Cancer Council Western Australia research grants.
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More accolades for Shaun Tan
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Illustrator and author Shaun Tan, a graduate of The University of Western Australia, has followed his Oscars success with the world's biggest children's literature award, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
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Paul Wright and Sara Macliver headline Artistry! concert
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
A new work that combines music, painting and poetry to pay homage to the Blackwood River in the south-west of the State will feature in this year's Artistry! program hosted by The University of Western Australia's School of Music.
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Law students honour memory of Indigenous rights campaigner through scholarship
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Indigenous law students Aurora Milroy (in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts/Law at the UWA) and Ashley Walker have been announced as the 2011 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship recipients.
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SPE UWA on display in the Science Library
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
This semester SPE UWA will be holding an exhibition in the Science Library Foyer from the 29th of March to the 8th of April; where you can find out about key events, such as the Graduate Networking Event and Quiz Night.
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Book focuses on democracy in world of new media
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Democracy has suffered in a modern society obsessed with display, according to a new book to be launched by Winthrop Professor Carmen Lawrence at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Newcourses 2012
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
As more and more details of the New Courses 2012 course structures become available all changes have been made available on the newcourses2012 website.
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Earth Hour at UWA
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Staff and students celebrated Earth Hour last weekend in an effort to reduce their power consumption on campus and college grounds.
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A. A. Phillips Award granted to Dennis Haskell and Delys Bird
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
A. A. Phillips Award granted to Dennis Haskell and Delys Bird
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UWA law graduates soar to victory in international air law moot court
Monday, 28 March 2011
University of Western Australia 2008 law graduates and solicitors, Joseph C Wheeler and Auguste J Hocking, were selected as part of the mooting team for the McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law in Montreal Canada.
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UWA wins funding for affordable student housing
Monday, 28 March 2011
The University of Western Australia will build new accommodation for up to 1000 students over the next two years under an Australian Government scheme for affordable housing.
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Fat protects older men from dementia: study
Monday, 28 March 2011
New results from a decade-long epidemiological study have shown that overweight older men are less likely to develop dementia.
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Mixed messages for farmers
Monday, 28 March 2011
Reflecting on almost 40 years as a cereal agronomist, Dr John Angus of CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra, suggests that the ability of farmers to innovate for themselves will help ensure a positive and sustainable future for southern Australian broadacre farms.
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CMCA Seminar Series: X-Ray micro-tomography - instrumentation and applications - Thursday 7 April
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Imagine dissecting a small fragile flower that is only 5mm in diameter and peeling it away in layers to reveal its internal structure for detailed study.
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Artistic Director of WA Opera to Speak at UWA
Friday, 25 March 2011
Dr Richard Mills, Artistic Director of West Australian Opera, will give an insight into the realities of life as a working composer in Australia when he presents the first public lecture in the 2011 series, the Power of Music.
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Ownership of the oceans' secrets
Friday, 25 March 2011
The newly appointed Director of the Oceans Institute at The University of Western Australia has co-authored a paper in the journal Science which raises concerns about the number of gene patents held by a few countries and proposes a new international system to ensure the fair use of marine genetic resources.
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Tough guys don't always finish first
Friday, 25 March 2011
When it comes to wooing the ladies in a crowded room evolutionary biologists at The University of Western Australia have found that tough guys trade their combat capability for speed.
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Spectacular and unsettling
Thursday, 24 March 2011
"Gorgeous ... beautiful ... sensitive" are some of the words you might expect to hear at an exhibition of art.
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A young nation defining community
Thursday, 24 March 2011
What is it that makes a community?
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Diary
Thursday, 24 March 2011
During the year there are a number of important events on the University calendar and we will aim to keep you informed of as many of these events and dates as we can.
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An International Women’s Day adventure
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Where were you on International Women's Day last year?
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Why did you choose to study science?
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Australian high school students are choosing not to study science and the Graduate School of Education's Colin Hanbury is trying to find out why.
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Centenary celebration……..A dinner date with history
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
There shall be from henceforth for ever in the State of Western Australia a University to be called The University of Western Australia."
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UWA wins award for best international admissions office …. AGAIN
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
For the second time in three years, the international admissions team at The University of Western Australia have been recognised as the best admissions office in an award ceremony conducted by IDP Singapore.
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An evolution in health care systems: MMEx and Communicare join forces
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Communicare Systems Pty Ltd and the University of Western Australia's Centre for Software Practice are exploring the combination of their two leading health products, Communicare and MMEx to create a next generation health care platform.
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Pioneering ecological architect celebrated
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The work of an architect who, over a career spanning seven decades, changed the landscape of Perth with his innovative houses, flats, schools and churches will be celebrated at a retrospective exhibition at The University of Western Australia.
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Construction of the UWA Albany Sciences Centre begins
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
A ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for The University of Western Australia's new $6.2 million Sciences Centre will be held on Friday 25 March at 2pm at the UWA Albany Centre, 35 Stirling Tce.
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Smelly crickets bowl maidens over
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Australian field crickets can produce a special odour to lord it over their rivals in order to attract a mate, according to new research at The University of Western Australia.
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Unifi officially launched
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Unifi, the new University wireless network, was officially launched by the Vice-Chancellor, Alan Robson, on March 9th at the Science Library.
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UWA graduate to become WA Governor
Monday, 21 March 2011
The University of Western Australia is proud that another of its graduates, Dr Malcolm McCusker AO QC, is to be the next Governor of Western Australia.
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Grammy makes it a double whammy
Monday, 21 March 2011
A research fellow from The University of Western Australia has won a Grammy - music's answer to the Oscars.
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Switch off for Earth Hour and Win
Monday, 21 March 2011
Earth Hour, the environmental campaign created in Australia and taken up by the world, will take place this Saturday 26 March, when participants from over 128
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Earth Hour photo competition
Monday, 21 March 2011
This Saturday, participants of the global environmental campaign, Earth Hour will take the collective action
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Suggestions or Comments?
Monday, 21 March 2011
Is there something you’d like to tell us? Share your views at our Information Services Suggestions page.
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CTEC helps second annual emergency crisis conference for WA country doctors
Thursday, 17 March 2011
More than 130 doctors, surgical trainees, surgical interns, theatre nurses and GPs from across Western Australia will converge on Bunbury this weekend to update their expertise on effectively handling surgical emergencies in isolated locations.
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Behavioural and evolutionary ecologists challenged
Thursday, 17 March 2011
The ways in which humans interpret colour is different from the ways in which animals do, according to an internationally recognised vision expert who will give a seminar at The University of Western Australia to mark global Brain Awareness Week.
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Any attempt at resuscitation is better than none
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Revised national resuscitation guidelines highlight the need to get help as soon as possible, perform compressions before ventilations and give quality cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
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New Courses Implementation Update - March 2011
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Student transition planning
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Friends of UWA Music Travelling Scholarship Award Winner
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
The School of Music is pleased to announce the 2010 recipient of the Friends of Music Travelling Scholarship is violinist and violist Dora Maria.
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UWA Fogarty Awards recognise state's top students
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Some of the State's top students have been presented with scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia during a ceremony at Winthrop Hall.
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Law student wins International Humanitarian Writing Competition and goes to Washington
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Robert Clarke is off to Washington after winning inaugural International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition.
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Study puts Aussie accent on record
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are involved in a landmark joint university study to showcase the diversity of Australian accents across the country.
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Gene research project boosts links to Mongolia
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
A new joint project between Western Australia and Mongolia aims to strengthen ties between the two countries through collaborative genetic research.
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OI to help provide solutions for humanity's grand challenges
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
The UWA Oceans Institute is poised to play a role in helping provide solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, including how to feed the nine billion people estimated to be on the planet by 2050.
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AHRI commits to weed research initiatives with RIRDC funds
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Significant new funding for the Australian
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Malaspina 2010's Carlos Duarte to lead UWA Oceans Institute
Monday, 14 March 2011
The University of Western Australia has appointed renowned oceans researcher Professor Carlos Duarte as Director of the Oceans Institute at UWA.
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UWA Awards
Monday, 14 March 2011
Five Indigenous students were awarded UWA Excellence Awards or UWA Diversity and Merit Awards at the 2011 UWA Fogarty Foundation Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships Ceremony on 13 March 2011.
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Risks in Arab world's most important moment: Lecture
Monday, 14 March 2011
While this is the most important moment in the history of the modern Arab world, there are significant risks arising from the uncertain political directions that Egypt and possibly other Arab countries may take, according to a former Australian Ambassador to Egypt and Jordan.
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Nitrogen absorption underpins the Indian Ocean's key climate role, say Circumnavigation scientists
Monday, 14 March 2011
The Indian Ocean has the ability to absorb three times as much atmospheric nitrogen as the Atlantic Ocean does and, as a result, can play a crucial climate role as a huge, offshore carbon sink.
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Information Services Link Week Competition
Monday, 14 March 2011
Visit the Information Services stall at the Link Week Expo or any of the subject libraries during Link Week (14th – 18th March 2011) and ask a question or leave a comment to go in the running to win a $100 iTunes voucher.
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Noongar storyteller wins regional literary prize
Friday, 11 March 2011
A PhD graduate from The University of Western Australia has become the first Indigenous author to win the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for best book in South-East Asia and the Pacific.
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Communing with the campus
Friday, 11 March 2011
In a happy coincidence, the first commemoration of our centenary has coincided with the Perth International Arts Festival.
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Lawyer, cancer researcher and global warming expert USA-bound
Friday, 11 March 2011
Three graduates of The University of Western Australia are among 26 Australians recognised as Fulbright Scholars in 2011.
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Indonesia's Vice-President returns to UWA for prestigious award
Friday, 11 March 2011
The contribution made by the Vice-President of Indonesia, Professor Dr Boediono, to global affairs has been recognised with the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Western Australia from where he graduated more than 40 years ago.
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Media Conference: Malaspina Expedition arrives in Perth
Friday, 11 March 2011
The Malaspina Expedition is one of the world's largest collaborative scientific undertakings. The $23 million (17 million Euros) project involves some 400 scientists/researchers and two ships circumnavigating the world as part of a research program to investigate the health of the world's oceans.
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Indonesian Vice-President calls for single Asian market
Friday, 11 March 2011
Asia has to move towards a single market, underpinned by cross-regional infrastructure, Indonesia’s Vice-President Professor Dr Boediono told a forum in Perth.
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Australia Day Honour for family-minded achiever
Friday, 11 March 2011
It's been a momentous few months for Winthrop Professor Jill Milroy, Dean of the School of Indigenous Studies.
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“One great day after another” – Denis Haskell’s Perth adventure
Friday, 11 March 2011
How does a working class kid from Sydney's western suburbs become one of our nation's most respected poets and one of our University's most highly regarded staff-members?
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‘Seven sisters’ shine spotlight on students
Friday, 11 March 2011
Thousands of tertiary students and university staff across the world will benefit from a meeting of minds at UWA last month.
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Creating wealth and wellbeing
Friday, 11 March 2011
Two significant events stand out as we mark the beginning of a new academic year at our University.
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Korea and Australia: Building on Strong Foundations
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Australia and Korea should continue to build on the model of "middle power cooperation" in order to facilitate mutual benefits, according to the Korean Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Ambassador Kim.
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Australia's role in the Indian Ocean region
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Perth, as Australia's only Indian Ocean facing capital, has a major role to play in this dynamic region, delegates at today's In the Zone Business Forum at The University of Western Australia were told.
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Contours of Advantage: Capitalising on our Advantages
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Focusing on core business and doing it as innovatively as possible is a key to remaining competitive in an increasingly tough global environment, according to Mr Sam Walsh, Executive Director Rio Tinto and Chief Executive Iron Ore.
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In the Zone: Western Australia at the heart of international issues
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Western Australia and the nations that share its time zone are no longer at the edge of international affairs but rather at its heart, according to the Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Dr Michael Chaney AO.
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Proposed merger a polarising topic In the Zone
Thursday, 10 March 2011
The proposed merger between the Australian Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange was a hot topic of debate at today's In the Zone Business Forum at The University of Western Australia.
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Laptops for Loan
Thursday, 10 March 2011
The Medical and Dental Library now has laptops available for loan to UWA students and staff members, for use within the library building.
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Planning experts discuss future vision for "big" Perth
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
With Perth's population projected to reach 3.5 million by 2050, it's time to think big about the planning challenges facing us and the policy responses needed to deal with these challenges, according to Associate Professor Paul Maginn, organiser of UWA's annual Stephenson Hepburn Oration to be held on 16 March.
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'Brainy' vegetables teach kids a thing or two
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
A Brain Awareness Week activity that encourages children to make a ‘brain' out of vegetables is just one of the many on offer thanks to staff and students at The University of Western Australia.
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Anthony Seeger to talk about ethnomusicology and intellectual property
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Anthony Seeger, Distinguished Professor of Ethnomusicology will present a public lecture at the University of Western Australia on March 14.
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John Mateer (Honorary Research Associate) latest presentation and publishing ventures
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
John Mateer also reports...
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Referencing solutions
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
All UWA staff and students have access to the EndNote reference management software.
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Indonesian Vice-President speaking at UWA
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Vice-President of Indonesia, His Excellency Professor Dr Boediono will be awarded an honorary doctorate from The University of Western Australia at a special ceremony to be held in Winthrop Hall on Thursday evening.
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AICD Prize Winner Announced
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
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Wadzi Katsidzira: A Kenyan Experience
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Late last year, UWA Business School graduate Wadzi Katsidzira gave up her job at the WA Department of Treasury and Finance to move to Kenya.
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Who do you call? UWA litter busters!
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
An army of litter-busters descended on the Crawley campus and neighbouring Matilda Bay Reserve last Friday morning armed with gloves and bags as part of the University's Clean Up Australia Day team.
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UWA Publishing title shortlisted for Barbara Jefferis Award
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
UWA Publishing author Simone Lazaroo has been shortlisted for the 2011 Barbara Jefferis Award.
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Centre for Social Impact Update
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Following last year's appointment of Professor Paul Flatau as its inaugural Chair of Social Investment and Impact, the Centre for Social Impact at the UWA Business School is now set to become even more active.
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UWA attracts and retains top female talent
Monday, 7 March 2011
In the lead-up to tomorrow's 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, The University of Western Australia has been recognised nationally as an Employer of Choice for Women for the ninth consecutive year.
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Kids to exercise grey matter in knock-out contest
Monday, 7 March 2011
Year 10 students from around Western Australia will converge on The University of Western Australia later this year to compete in a contest that could identify some of the top neuroscientists of the future.
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Coldest place to produce hottest science
Monday, 7 March 2011
The interior of a powerful machine newly installed at The University of Western Australia is not only the coldest place in the State, it is colder by far than anywhere in Antarctica or even in outer space.
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CMCA Seminar Series: X-ray micro-CT capabilities proposed for CMCA - Thursday 10 March
Monday, 7 March 2011
This year the CMCA will be leading a WA-based consortium applying for funding through ARC LIEF to provide advanced X-ray micro-CT capabilities for local researchers mainly in the physical and geo-sciences.
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Study finds pharmacists slow to refer patients to GPs
Friday, 4 March 2011
A study to assess the ability of community pharmacists to recognise and medically refer patients with a chronic cough has found that only a third of pharmacists provided appropriate medical referral.
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Students share stage with acclaimed artists
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Singing alongside internationally acclaimed soloists, UWA students participated in the 2011 Perth International Arts Festival event, The Creation.
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Lecturer of the Year embraces Indian cinema
Thursday, 3 March 2011
An academic at The University of Western Australia whose research interests include Indian cinema has been recognised ahead of more than 4000 nominees as the 2010 UniJobs Lecturer of the Year.
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Focus on crime and justice at UWA
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Society's responses to crime will be the focus of a talk to be given at The University of Western Australia on Friday 18 March.
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$1 million prize for UWA graduate
Thursday, 3 March 2011
A graduate of The University of Western Australia, Professor Marcus Feldman, has won a prestigious international prize for his work in the evolutionary sciences.
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Micro technology for macro good
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
A new facility at The University of Western Australia will enable the development of unique technologies that will revolutionise daily life in fields as varied as health, agriculture, mining, automotive industries, communications, data storage and defence.
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Message from the Dean
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
I would like to welcome new and returning students and staff to the Business School for 2011.
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From Symbolic Mother to Public Protector: women working in corrective services
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
The role of women working in corrective services will be the subject of the 2011 Grace Vaughan Memorial lecture held at The University of Western Australia on Monday 14 March 2011.
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Win an iPod Nano!
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
We are in the process of changing the name of this e-newsletter to better reflect the topics covered and to make it more relevant to you!
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Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
The University of Western Australia's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team is taking on its first international project with a venture that aims to empower women and families living in the slums of Kenya through education and economic support.
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Australian Brain Bee Challenge
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
The Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) has been created to inspire students to learn about the brain and pursue careers in neuroscience.
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Campus tours
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Did you know that The University of Western Australia has the second largest pipe organ in WA? Or that there are 184 steps to go up the University Clock Tower? These are some of the fascinating facts you may learn through a campus tour.
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Enhancing the university experience
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Students at The University of Western Australia are provided many opportunities to further develop their skills and enhance their university experience.
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Students experience wonders of science
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Last month a record number of students entering Years 10 and 11 from the metropolitan area and regional towns including Broome, Esperance, Albany and Karratha, registered to attend the 21st annual Science Experience for a three-day science fest from January 18 to 20.
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Thinking of studying Chemistry or Environmental Science?
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
A great way to find out more about the area you're interested in studying is to speak to people who are already studying it, and to check out the facilities these students use in their course.
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UWA honours student receives Agricultural and Resource Economics Award
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
UWA Business School graduate David Halperin has won the 2010 Undergraduate Prize for the Western Australian Branch of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).
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Architecture Summer Studio
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Early this year 43 budding architects from 25 secondary schools attended the recent Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts School's Summer Studio.
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UWA honours student receives Agricultural and Resource Economics Award
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
UWA Business School graduate David Halperin has won the 2010 Undergraduate Prize for the Western Australian Branch of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).
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Restoration and Conservation studies in Albany
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
The UWA Centre of
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Career Advisers' Day
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
With so much happening at UWA, this is an event for Careers Advisers that can't be missed.
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A new team for 2011
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
The Prospective Students Office has welcomed three new advisers for 2011. The new team brings a range of skills and experiences to advise and support prospective students in studying at UWA.
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Architecture Summer Studio
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Early this year 43 budding architects from 25 secondary schools attended the recent Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts School's Summer Studio.
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What does the Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office do?
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
A lot of people probably don't know who or what the Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office are, or what exactly it is that we do within the university.
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Campus tours
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Did you know that The University of Western Australia has the second largest pipe organ in WA? Or that there are 184 steps going up to the University Clock Tower? These are some of the fascinating facts you may learn through a campus tour.
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Enhancing the university experience
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Students at The University of Western Australia are provided many opportunities to further develop their skills and enhance their university experience.
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Students experience wonders of science
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Last month a record number of students entering Years 10 and 11 from the metropolitan area and regional towns including Broome, Esperance, Albany and Karratha, registered to attend the 21st annual Science Experience for a three-day science fest from January 18 to 20.
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UWA honours student receives Agricultural and Resource Economics Award
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
UWA Business School graduate David Halperin has won the 2010 Undergraduate Prize for the Western Australian Branch of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).
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Shaun Tan's short film wins Oscar
Monday, 28 February 2011
Artist, author and film-maker Shaun Tan has become the first graduate of The University of Western Australia to win an Oscar, Hollywood's highest accolade.
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UWA celebrates arts and culture with Indonesia
Monday, 28 February 2011
The University of Western Australia and the Indonesian Seni Institute Denpasar (ISI) have marked more than three years of research collaboration and cultural exchanges.
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Literature and Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region - Registrations Open
Monday, 28 February 2011
The theme for The Fourteenth Biennial Symposium on Literature and Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region is the Era of the Digital Revolution.
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Winner in bike giveaway announced
Monday, 28 February 2011
Congratulations to Guy Armstrong, the winner of a $500 voucher to spend on a bike or bicycle equipment at Glen Parker Cycles Nedlands.
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Art on campus
Monday, 28 February 2011
In a happy coincidence, the first commemoration of our centenary has coincided with the Perth International Arts Festival.
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A New Professional Development Partnership in Hong Kong
Monday, 28 February 2011
The University of Western Australia, through the Graduate School of Education (GSE), and Hong Kong Baptist University, through its Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote academic and cultural interchange between the two universities.
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New insights into NRM
Friday, 25 February 2011
While most university students are returning to their studies after the long summer break, two third-year students from the UWA Albany Centre are finishing an arts practicum at South Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM).
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$1m upgrade for leading surgical simulation centre
Friday, 25 February 2011
A $1m upgrade of equipment at Australia's premier surgical simulation training centre will help to maintain The University of Western Australia's CTEC at the forefront of surgical training in the region.
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Changes to Library fines and penalties
Friday, 25 February 2011
We’ve made some changes to Library fines and penalties to encourage equitable access to resources for all borrowers.
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Judging UWA Publishing by its covers
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Judging the design of books is the work of the Australian Publishing Association's Book Design Awards - and an in-house designer at UWA Publishing is gaining national acclaim as a one of the best in the business.
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Win a $500 bike at O-Day
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Sustainable Development is offering O-Day visitors the chance to win a fantastic prize of $500 to spend on a bike or bicycle equipment at Glen Parker Cycles Nedlands.
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Philanthropist offers prize for genome research paper
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Western Australian researchers have been offered an incentive to use state-of-the-art gene sequencing equipment - a $20,000 prize for publication of the first research paper, using the equipment, in an influential scientific journal.
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UWA Publishing shortlisted for national book design awards
Thursday, 24 February 2011
In-house designer at UWA Publishing, Anna Maley-Fadgyas, has made the shortlist for this year's Australian Publishing Association's Book Design Awards.
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Carbon Futures Challenge 2011
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
UWA Business SchoolThe University of Western Australia's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team is inviting all students, teachers, parents, and the wider school community to participate in the Carbon Futures Challenge 2011.
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More maths adds up to better doctors, scientists and engineers
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Just two little numbers have changed the way our world operates.
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Charles Morgan: Driving genome research
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Prominent Perth businessman and philanthropist Charles Morgan's drive for new markets and new technology has infected the world of genome research in Western Australia to the point where, thanks to his almost one million-dollar donation, it can now boast one of only two open access facilities in Australia.
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Workshop delves into minds of mathematical elite
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Some of the world's top mathematicians will attend a two-day mathematics workshop at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 1 March and Wednesday 2 March.
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Welcome to 2011
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Two significant events stand out as we mark the beginning of 2011 at The University of Western Australia.
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Scholarships to boost rebuilding of Pakistan
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
The University of Western Australia hopes two new PhD scholarships in agriculture will help in the long-term rebuilding of Pakistan following last year’s devastating floods.
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Scholarships to boost rebuilding of Pakistan
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
The University of Western Australia hopes two new PhD scholarships in agriculture will help in the long-term rebuilding of Pakistan following last year's devastating floods.
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UWA researcher aids marine conservation in Seychelles
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Marine conservation efforts in the Seychelles have been boosted by a marine biodiversity study involving The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute.
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Assured entry pathways
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
One of the biggest developments of the New Courses structure to be introduced at UWA in 2012 is that some professional qualifications, which were previously available to study as undergraduate degrees, will now be delivered at postgraduate level.
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Library Orientation in 2011
Monday, 21 February 2011
The UWA Library will be running several programs over the coming weeks to welcome new students and staff to the University.
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New look at Caesar's mistress wins international acclaim
Friday, 18 February 2011
A unique interpretation of the role played by Julius Caesar's mistress, Servilia, in his assassination has won international acclaim for a PhD student at The University of Western Australia.
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Experts question aspects of prescribed burning
Friday, 18 February 2011
Prescribed burning to reduce the hazards of bushfires may do more harm than good in some circumstances, according to a group of leading environmental scientists.
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Operation Clean Up
Friday, 18 February 2011
More than 90 UWA staff have elected to join forces this Clean Up Australia Day to banish rubbish from the Matilda Bay Foreshore and Crawley campus.
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“One great day after another” – Dennis Haskell’s Perth adventure
Friday, 18 February 2011
How does a working class kid from Sydney's western suburbs become one of our nation's most respected poets and one of our University's most highly regarded staff-members?
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UWA graduate wins Department of Education 2010 WA Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
Friday, 18 February 2011
Luke Chapman has been awarded one of the six inaugural WA Beginning Teacher of the Year Awards by the Department of Education for 2010.
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Uhuru: Finance for Freedom
Thursday, 17 February 2011
UWA Business SchoolThe University of Western Australia's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team is taking on its first international project with a venture that aims to empower women and families living in the slums of Kenya.
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Centre for Forensic Science officially opened
Thursday, 17 February 2011
The University of Western Australia is at the forefront of forensic research in the Asia/Pacific region, particularly in the disciplines of entomology, anthropology, human and animal DNA profiling, chemical gold and diamond fingerprinting, and food forensics.
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Where are they now? - Ian Godfrey
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Ian GodfreySenior Curator and Head of Department of Materials Conservation, Western Australian MuseumBSc (Honours), PhD, UWA; DipEd, Secondary Teachers’ CollegeMy first job after graduating from UWA was as a high school teacher.
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It's time - testing Einstein's theories in outer space
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Winthrop Professor Michael Tobar knows the importance of time.
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Louise’s paper on exercise and cardiovascular health is a winner
Thursday, 17 February 2011
University of Western Australia researcher Louise Naylor (School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health) has won a Sports Medicine Australia award for her research on the direct effect of exercise on vascular health.
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New Courses 2012: New opportunities for the Sciences at UWA
Thursday, 17 February 2011
This year is shaping up to be a watershed year for the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences.
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From frogs to physics, students get their messages across
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Creating engaging exhibits to explain complex science concepts was the challenge facing students enrolled in Science Communication – Displays and Exhibits last semester.And they did it with style.
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UWA researchers among world's most influential plant scientists
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Three UWA plant researchers – Professor Harvey Millar, Professor Steve Smith and Professor Jim Whelan – have been included in a list of highly cited plant scientists.
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Fundraiser benefits Unigym kids
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Winthrop Professor Tony O’Donnell, Dean of the Faculties of Science, would like to thank everyone who supported the Science Futures Foundation during the 2010 Annual Fund.
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Did you hear? Tinnitus may be curable
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Beethoven suffered from it. Soldiers are more likely to get it than any other group. And rock concerts and iPods could cause it.
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Gingin telescope first to zoom in on cosmic explosion
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Just 215 seconds after receiving an alert from a NASA satellite and with no direct human involvement, the Zadko telescope near Gingin was the first in the world to turn its gaze to the light coming from a powerful explosion billions of light years away.
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Kenji's research provides a new insight into star clusters
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Globular clusters are densely populated masses of stars, usually found orbiting the centres of galaxies. These objects can contain hundreds of thousands of stars and until now those found in our galaxy were thought to contain stars that formed in a single “burst” event around 10 billion years ago.
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Tea tree oil may help skin cancer patients
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Tea tree oil may be used in future as a fast, cheap, safe and effective treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions, according to UWA researchers.
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Surfer scientist investigates key to plant vitamin C levels
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Promising young UWA researcher and avid surfer Tiago Tomaz has recently published the discovery that removing a protein called mitochondrial malate dehydrogenase (mMDH) from plant leaves can increase levels of vitamin C and have large effects on plant growth.
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The Enduring Value of The University of Western Australia: Professor Geoff Gallop
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Writing for the Institute of Advanced Studies in 2006 Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya described The University of Western Australia (UWA) as a "civic university".
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New Staff Join Accounting and Finance Discipline
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The UWA Business School's Accounting and Finance discipline has added another four staff to its ranks with the appointments of Winthrop Professor Richard Heaney, Professor Paul Gerrans, Professor Sirimon Treepangkaruna and Associate Professor Inderpal Singh.
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Perth to Host Liveable Cities Conference
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
UWA Business SchoolThis September, the city of Perth will host the New Urbanism and Smart Transport 2011 International Conference - Towards Liveable Cities & Better Communities, which aims to find new ways to improve transport systems and planning in urban areas.
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Tough plants provide hidden resource for revegetation
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Plants that have evolved biological mechanisms to resist, tolerate or even thrive in toxic metallic environments have enormous potential for use in Australian revegetation science, according to a leading soil scientist at The University of Western Australia.
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Pilbara snail points out hotspots
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
A genus of land snail so exquisitely adapted that it can survive in one of the world's harshest environments could help the mining industry identify and manage key conservation areas in the Pilbara.
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UWA - 100 years since the hand signed the paper
Monday, 14 February 2011
The University of Western Australia this week celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Act of Parliament which established the first free university in the British Empire.
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Are you the Greenest Teacher in Australia? Clean Up Australia wants your nominations for the 2011 Green Teacher Award
Monday, 14 February 2011
9 February 2011: Clean Up Australia is on the hunt for the greenest teachers across Australia, with nominations opening on 8 February for the 2011 Clean Up Australia Green Teacher Award.
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Matariki Network of Universities meets at UWA
Monday, 14 February 2011
Seven leading research universities from around the world have met at The University of Western Australia to collaborate on research and teaching that will benefit the community.
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Study suggests review of stroke, heart attack risks
Monday, 14 February 2011
A new diagnostic tool may help better predict the risk of stroke and heart attack in men over 70 years of age.
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Google Earth opens window to ancient landscape
Friday, 11 February 2011
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has used Google Earth imagery to identify almost 2,000 archaeological remains in Saudi Arabia that may lead to better understanding of the pre-Islamic human landscape.
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Pre-Law Graduation
Friday, 11 February 2011
Ten students graduated from the Aboriginal Pre-Law program on 11 February 2011. Eight of the graduates have enrolled in either a Bachelor of Laws or Arts/Law at UWA; the other two graduates have enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts.
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry graduation
Friday, 11 February 2011
Nine students recently completed the Aboriginal Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry program. Seven of these students have begun studies in Medicine and two students have enrolled in the Bachelor of Science.
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The nation's best medical research
Thursday, 10 February 2011
The work of two of The University of Western Australia's medical researchers has been showcased among Australia's best research projects in a new publication launched by the Federal Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler.
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OneSearch : a new way to search to the Library catalogue and more
Thursday, 10 February 2011
OneSearch, the Library’s new search tool, will go live on Monday February 14. OneSearch will provide users with a new way of searching the Library’s collections and will retrieve search results quicker than ever before.
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Power of Music 2011 Concert Series Launch
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
A balmy summer evening was the perfect backdrop for the launch of the UWA School of Music Power of Music 2011 Concert Series.
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Grants foster global collaboration on kelp research
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Research grants from the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) and The UWA Research Collaboration Awards will help to form an ‘Algal Research Coalition' with partners from around the world.
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Smoking causes brain cell loss and cognitive decline
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Older smokers damage their grey matter and lose cognitive function at a greater rate than non smokers according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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‘Wooden gold’ to oil wheels of commerce again
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Before the discovery of gold in Western Australia, the harvest and export of sandalwood kept the young colony solvent, and even helped pay for the colonists' thirst for China tea.
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Animal pollinators essential for mining site restoration
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Ecological restoration of mining sites will not be successful long-term unless more attention is paid to returning the pollinators on which plants depend for reproduction and genetic viability.
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Fussy females go for dominant types
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
In a world first, a recent study at The University of Western Australia has explored the evolutionary effects of female mate-choice and male/male competition in one environment.
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Voicing Values: A Practical Approach to Business Ethics
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
While it might appear an over-used cliché to highlight that we live in
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Law school team makes Jessup Moot finals again
Monday, 7 February 2011
For the third year in a row, UWA's Law School student team will compete in the international rounds of the Jessup International Moot Competition after successfully competing in the national finals held yesterday at the High Court of Australia in Canberra.
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WA's incredible underground orchid
Monday, 7 February 2011
Rhizanthella gardneri is a cute, quirky and critically endangered orchid that lives all its life underground. It even blooms underground, making it virtually unique amongst plants.
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UWA state's top public health research university
Friday, 4 February 2011
The School of Population Health played a major part in UWA being recognised as the top West Australian university in public health and health services research.
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‘Hot plate’ technology to assist research into ocean warming
Thursday, 3 February 2011
A team involving scientists from the Oceans Institute at The University of Western Australia has devised a unique way of studying the effects of ocean warming on marine life.
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Cryo-SEM: A cool technique for imaging hydrated & beam sensitive specimens in their natural state - Tuesday 15 Feb
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Following a successful 2011 ARC LEIF bid, CMCA will acquire cryo-SEM capabilities this coming year, to provide improved imaging capabililties for hydrated and beam sensitive samples.
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Art meets emergency shelter at UWA
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
An emergency shelter designed for disaster areas and remote communities will remain in front of Winthrop Hall at The University of Western Australia until Monday 11 April.
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Perth Writers' Festival draws top authors
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Leading international and Australian authors will take part in this year's Perth Writers' Festival, to be held at The University of Western Australia from 4-7 March.
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WA Needs ‘Pilbara Shift’: Bernard Salt
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Ahead of his speech at The University of Western Australia Business School's Breakfast by the Bay series in mid-February, demographer Bernard Salt has called for significant population growth in Western Australia's northwest.
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The Personal Values Project
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
The UWA Business SchoolWe may not be consciously aware of it, but every one of us has a set of core values that guide our thoughts and actions.
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Symposium to mark Dennis Haskell's brilliant career
Monday, 31 January 2011
A symposium marking the retirement of a champion of Australian literature in schools and universities throughout the world will be held at The University of Western Australia on February 17 and 18.
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New state genome research equipment ready for use
Monday, 31 January 2011
Faster, cheaper and more effective clinical research and diagnosis of a wide range of genetic diseases including neuromuscular disorders and cancers will be available to Western Australians after the commissioning of new state-of-the-art gene sequencing equipment.
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UWA Publishing authors appearing in Perth Writers' Festival sessions
Monday, 31 January 2011
UWA Publishing is delighted to have ten writers featuring in the Perth Writers' Festival in March.
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New course designed for academics who want to upgrade their teaching tools
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Responding to national and international trends in quality teaching, the Graduate School of Education has introduced the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching to assist tertiary educators working in higher education
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Shaun Tan hope for Oscar success
Thursday, 27 January 2011
A graduate of The University of Western Australia, Shaun Tan's animated feature The Lost Thing has been nominated for an Oscar.
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Faster, cheaper, better research and diagnostic equipment
Thursday, 27 January 2011
State-of-the-art technology that will provide rapid, relatively low-cost and accurate genome information previously unavailable in WA will be launched at Royal Perth Hospital on Monday 31 January.
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Students experience wonders of science
Monday, 24 January 2011
More than 170 budding scientists and engineers spent three days immersed in science at The University of Western Australia as part of the annual Science Experience.
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Autistic children lack visual skills for independence
Monday, 24 January 2011
The ability to find shoes in the bedroom, apples in a supermarket, or a favourite animal at the zoo is impaired among children with autism, according to new research led by Dr Liz Pellicano, from The University of Western Australia's School of Psychology and London's Institute of Education.
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South-West China fossil trove reveals lost underwater world
Monday, 24 January 2011
A recently discovered fossil trove in south-west China has thrown new light on an ecosystem recovery after the severest mass extinction of life on Earth that wiped out 96 per cent of marine species and 70 per cent of land life.
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Exploring tension between science and art
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Science and art are set to collide this month when The University of Western Australia's SymbioticA and Dublin's Science Gallery launch: Visceral: The Living Art Experiment.
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Leeuwin current hots up in 'La Nina' year
Thursday, 20 January 2011
The La Nina phenomenon responsible for the devastating Queensland floods is also affecting Western Australia and will continue to do so until at least middle of 2011, according to a leading researcher at the Oceans Institute at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Business School Welcomes demèter wealth management to Corporate Circle
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
The University of Western Australia Business School is delighted to announce demèter wealth management (dwm) as the newest member of its Silver Corporate Circle.
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Resourcing Australia’s Future
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
As Western Australia gears up for the next mining boom, one scholarship offered by the UWA Business School is aiming to draw new talent into the industry.
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Three minute thesis on the seventh sense of sharks
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Marine neurobiology PhD student Ryan Kempster claimed the runner-up prize in UWA's inaugural Three Minute Thesis Competition on July 15.
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Mark Cassidy visits Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology Centre
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
COFS Director Professor Mark Cassidy is currently visiting the Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology Centre in Singapore.
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ISFOG geotechnics conference attracts international experts
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Key industry figures from as far afield as Houston, London and Norway were among the speakers featured at the International Symposium, Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics held at UWA recently.
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UWA research features at Sri Lanka conference
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Six PhD students and four postdoctorate researchers from The UWA Oceans Institute presented their recent work at the Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas (PECS) conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Uncovering buried seagrass secrets in Malaysia
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Can seagrasses survive when they're buried by sediment?
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Hot SPICE workshop
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
How do you spice up a development workshop for secondary science teachers?
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Study reveals sharks may be colour blind
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
New research on how sharks see may help to prevent attacks on humans and assist in the design of fishing gear that may reduce shark bycatch in long-line fisheries.
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Partner violence linked to mental health, drug issues
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Women subjected to both physical and sexual violence by their partner are much more likely to experience mental health and/or substance use issues, according to a study at The University of Western Australia.
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Ethical Business Expert to Visit UWA
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Internationally renowned values expert Dr Mary Gentile, director of the Giving Voice to Values curriculum at Babson College, will visit The University of Western Australia Business School in mid-February.
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Missing giants at Ningaloo
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Is the world's largest fish getting smaller?
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How do 'water cascades' affect marine ecosystems?
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Biological and physical oceanographers from the Oceans Institute, led by Winthrop Professor Chari Pattiaratchi, have teamed up with the CSIRO to study wintertime continental slope and shelf processes along south-west WA.
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Exploring tension between science and art
Monday, 17 January 2011
Science and art are set to collide this month when The University of Western Australia's SymbioticA and Dublin's Science Gallery launch: Visceral: The Living Art Experiment.
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Staff top teaching award nominations for 2010
Monday, 17 January 2011
Fifteen Mechanical and Chemical Engineering School staff were nominated for teaching awards in 2010. They include:
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For healthy estuary, take one website
Monday, 17 January 2011
Western Suburbs Councils will be able to keep better track of the health of the Swan-Canning River Basin and its coastal receiving waters thanks to a collaboration with The University of Western Australia.
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Colour printing now available in the Reid Arts and Business Library
Monday, 17 January 2011
A4 colour printing is now available in the Reid Arts and Business Library at a cost of 50 cents per page.
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Ocean scientists to investigate humpback whales' Kimberley nursery
Friday, 14 January 2011
Researchers from the Oceans Institute within The University of Western Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) are to embark on a three-week field trip to one of WA's most remote regions to investigate ocean circulation and its influence on the ecology of Camden Sound in the Kimberley.
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Potential for solar to power wheatbelt
Thursday, 13 January 2011
A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has confirmed the potential for Concentrated Solar Power to generate electricity for communities and mining interests across the Wheatbelt.
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Testing rammed earth for safe and affordable indigenous housing
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Rammed earth may be a future building material in north-west Indigenous communities if a study at The University of Western Australia proves successful.
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The battle of the sexes
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Scientists have uncovered a rare insight into a war between genes to control the sex of a plant.
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The battle of the sexes
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Scientists have uncovered a rare insight into a war between genes to control the sex of a plant.
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Unifi now available for staff
Friday, 24 December 2010
A next generation wireless network called Unifi is being rolled out across campus to replace the existing SNAP wireless. Unifi is available in all areas with SNAP coverage. Work is in progress to extend wireless coverage to other areas over the coming months.
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Winthrop Hall to get new windows for new year
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Coloured glass sourced and manufactured in the United States will be installed in The University of Western Australia's historic Winthrop Hall soon - almost a year after the original glass was damaged by the destructive hail storm of March, 2010.
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Perth - most globally connected city in Australasia
Thursday, 23 December 2010
While Perth may be perceived among Australia's elite as immature, unsophisticated and boring in comparison to Melbourne and Sydney, it is arguably becoming the most globally connected city in Australasia according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Professor Stuart Kaye appointed as Dean of UWA Law School
Thursday, 23 December 2010
The University of Western Australia has appointed Professor Stuart Kaye as the new Dean of the UWA Law School, replacing retiring Dean Professor William Ford.
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Are You Looking After Your Mental Health?
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Maybe you need some inspiration? Then come along and see the “Being Mentally Healthy at UWA” photos that were submitted for the Human Resources photo competition.
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Christmas/New Year closure
Thursday, 23 December 2010
The Library will close at 12.00 noon on Friday 24 December 2010 and reopen on Monday 10 January 2011. For more information about the summer opening hours for all subject libraries, visit our opening hours webpage.
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Leading landscape architect Richard Weller to head Urban Design Centre
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
An internationally regarded, leading-Australian landscape architect has been appointed as the new Director of the Urban Design Centre of Western Australia (UDC).
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Laurentia McKessar tops law in 2010
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Laurentia McKessar is ranked as the top law graduate in 2010. She was the recipient of a number of prizes including the Hackett Foundation Alumni Honours scholarship and the Mallesons Stephen Jaques Prize for the best honours dissertation in 2009.
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Top accolade for young medical researcher
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
The Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has awarded the Marshall Medal, which is the Institute's top accolade for young researchers, to WAIMR group leader, Aleksandra Filipovska.
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Australia-wide standards for medical students' behaviour urged
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
There is a lack of national consistency in how Australian medical schools deal with the problematic behaviour of their students, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Get It shutdown
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
The Library will be closed from 12pm on Friday 24th December, re-opening on Monday 10th January 2011.
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Infrared light offers new hope for spinal cord injuries
Monday, 20 December 2010
A handheld device that emits infrared light may hold the key to a quicker and safer treatment for people who suffer neurotrauma, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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'Manthropologist' to debunk male myths
Friday, 17 December 2010
Author and archaeologist Peter McAllister will examine the pressing modern problem of "Why are males today such losers?" in a public lecture in January at The University of Western Australia.
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Shaun Tan's "The lost thing" shortlisted for an Oscar
Friday, 17 December 2010
UWA graduate Shaun Tan's animated feature "The Lost Thing" has been shortlisted for an Oscar.
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Economics Professor named UWA's first Chair in Social Impact
Friday, 17 December 2010
A former Director of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute WA Research Centre, Professor Paul Flatau, has been appointed Chair of Social Investment and Impact at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA has two of nation's top ten medical researchers
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Two of Australia's top 10 health and medical researchers, recognised yesterday at the National Health and Medical Research Council's Excellence Awards, are from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA to reveal 3-D images of nano world
Thursday, 16 December 2010
The University of Western Australia will soon be home to one of the most powerful microscopes in Australia that can capture 3-D images of objects and surfaces at the molecular or nanoparticle level in real time.
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UWA Dean of Business to step down
Thursday, 16 December 2010
The Dean of the Business School at The University of Western Australia, Professor Tracey Horton, will leave the position in August next year, UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson said today.
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New research into WA's $15m Sandalwood export industry
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Research into ways of protecting and sustaining Western Australia's $15m a year sandalwood export industry were discussed at a workshop at The University of Western Australia (UWA) recently.
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UWA academics join new technology council
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
A Nobel Laureate and an internationally recognised neurobiologist have been appointed to the new Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council.
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Economics Professor Named UWA’s First Chair in Social Impact
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
The Centre for Social Impact at the UWA Business School is delighted to announce Paul Flatau as Chair of Social Investment and Impact and the launch of the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact.
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Course Updates
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Courses and admission requirements are constantly being updated and improved. In each edition of the eNewsletter we will update and highlight changes that will effect international students
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International Centre Update
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Since the last edition of the International Centre newsletter there have been a number of staff changes.
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Scholarships
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Scholarships
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Does exercise delay Alzheimer's?
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
If exercise can improve memory then it might delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Art historian to lead cross-disciplinary Institute
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Art historian Professor Clarissa Ball has been appointed Director of The University of Western Australia's Institute of Advanced Studies from January 2011.
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UWA awarded largest ever research grant to Humanities
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
The French Revolution, the end of World War II, the death of Princess Diana - all events in history characterised by towering emotion.
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University of Western Australia ties up with RV College of Engineering
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
To facilitate collaboration in teaching and research as well as exchange of ideas and knowledge, the University of Western Australia has tied up with Bangalore-based RV College of Engineering.
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Noongar History book wins 2010 Human Rights Literature Award
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Staff member John Host and PH.D student Chris Owen have been awarded the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's 2010 Human Rights, Literature Non-Fiction Award for their new book “It's Still In My Heart, This Is My Country:” The Single Noongar Claim History.
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PhD student wins SUT Scholarship
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
COFS congratulates Bassem Youssef who was recently awarded a SUT scholarship.
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'Electrical' heart project to save lives
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
While there is a good chance of a patient surviving a heart attack, sufferers may die days, weeks or months later because of damage to the heart muscle.
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UWA Business School Welcomes ANZ as Corporate Partner
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Business students will have the opportunity to participate in a combined student exchange and work experience program with an Asia-Pacific focus.
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Tourism in the Muslim World
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
The University of Western Australia Marketing Professor Jamie Murphy and UWA Business School postgraduate students have authored two chapters in the recently released textbook Tourism in the Muslim World.
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New Study to Reduce Household Energy Consumption
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
According to Associate Professor Dave Webb from the UWA Business School, most people don't respond well to being told what to do.
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Nation's wellbeing dependent on proactive workforce
Monday, 13 December 2010
Australia will miss out on the benefits of global growth if it does not maximise the capability of its workforce, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Applications closed for OS-HELP
Monday, 13 December 2010
Applications for OS-HELP loans for travel before May 2011 have closed.
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Agricultural and Resource Economics Award for Honours Student
Friday, 10 December 2010
UWA Business School graduate David Halperin has won the 2010 Undergraduate Prize for the Western Australian Branch of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES).
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UWAP book wins Human Rights Award
Friday, 10 December 2010
UWA Publishing title, "It's Still In My Heart, This Is My Country:" The Single Noongar Claim History, has won the Human Rights Award for Literature (non-fiction).
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UWA Business School Campaign Wins Fundraising Institute Award
Thursday, 9 December 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School's Tomorrow Starts Here fundraising campaign has been named a state winner in the Fundraising Institute Australia's 2011 National Awards for Excellence in Fundraising.
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Research aims to speed up lupin, lentil breeding
Thursday, 9 December 2010
New research funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aims to give plant breeders the tools to significantly speed up the delivery of improved lupin and lentil varieties to growers.
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UWA Business School campaign wins Fundraising Institute Award
Thursday, 9 December 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School's Tomorrow Starts Here fundraising campaign has been named a state winner in the Fundraising Institute Australia's 2011 National Awards for Excellence in Fundraising.
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Expedition sheds light on rare deep-sea species
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Researchers from The University of Western Australia aboard a scientific vessel off South America have taken part in a series of deepwater ocean trawls which is believed to have discovered three new fish species.
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Decent work for all workers, not just those with powerful unions: IR Expert
Thursday, 9 December 2010
UWA Business SchoolWith the worst of the financial crisis over, Western Australia's economy is starting to return to its previous high levels of growth.
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Collaboration and Competition: How Students Act Online
Thursday, 9 December 2010
While Generation Y may have embraced online social networking sites with gusto, a new study by UWA Business School researchers has found that university students are often reluctant to participate in university online learning forums.
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Dream solutions for people with disabilities
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Nine teams of engineering students from The University of Western Australia have unveiled their "dream" solutions for people living with a disability.
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Generous donation extends state genome research
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
A philanthropic gift of almost $1million to The University of Western Australia to purchase state-of-the-art genome sequencing and genetic analysis equipment will provide benefits for the whole community, according to Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson.
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Healthy sex life not only for the young
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
A new study published in the prestigious medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found a link between levels of testosterone and sexual activity in older men.
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2010 Early Career Scientist of the Year Award - W/Prof Eric May
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
One of the Centre for Energy’s lead researchers and Deputy Director, W/Professor Eric May, was awarded the 2010 Early Career Scientist of the Year Award at the West Australian Science Awards luncheon last week.
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Meet Philip Mead - 'Interpretations' interview by Jo Jones
Monday, 6 December 2010
Philip Mead talks to Interpretations - the Journal by the English Teachers Association of Western Australia (ETAWA)The latest issue, Vol 43, of Interpretations features a detailed interview with Philip Mead by Jo Jones, Interpretations editor, about his new role as Chair of Australian Literature.
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Janelle Braithewaite an Oceans Institute PhD student receives a $5000 grant for research student training
Monday, 6 December 2010
Janelle Braithewaite an Oceans Institute PhD student has received a $5000 Grant for Research Student Training to visit the Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews.
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Black hole observatory one step closer
Monday, 6 December 2010
Five leading Australian universities have joined together to seek funding for a major international gravitational wave observatory in Australia (LIGO-Australia).
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Raine Foundation announces medical research grants
Friday, 3 December 2010
The Raine Medical Research Foundation has awarded seven Priming Grants-in-aid for the two-year period 2011-2012, with a funding allocation of $935,000 to:
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Winthrop Professor welcomed into the esteemed Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Friday, 3 December 2010
Winthrop Professor Tom O’Donoghue from the Graduate School of Education was welcomed as a fellow into the esteemed Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) in November 2010.
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A Conversation with Hugh Mackay: Part Two
Thursday, 2 December 2010
UWA Business SchoolIn part one of our conversation, Hugh Mackay spoke about the rapid pace of modern society and the need to make allowances for others less fortunate than ourselves.
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A Conversation with Hugh Mackay: Part One
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and author of 12 books, including his 2007 social commentary, Advance Australia.
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Picture this: Engineering for social justice
Thursday, 2 December 2010
‘Engineering is for people' is the message of an inaugural photographic competition organised by The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Retiring Winthrop Professor John Taplin: Part Two
Thursday, 2 December 2010
After nearly 20 years teaching at The University of Western Australia Business School, Winthrop Professor John Taplin will retire at the end of the year.
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Retiring Winthrop Professor John Taplin: Part One
Thursday, 2 December 2010
After nearly 20 years teaching at The University of Western Australia Business School, Winthrop Professor John Taplin will retire at the end of the year.
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Restructuring and Resistance: The Case of Workplace Bullying in the Australian Public Sector
Thursday, 2 December 2010
UWA Business School‘When you mention bullying in any context most people will have a story,' says Associate Professor Jacquie Hutchinson.
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Breakthrough physical activity program for young people affected by cancer
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Organisers of what may be Australia's first physical activity and health program for children and young people affected by cancer are calling for participants.
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UWA Business School Welcomes ANZ as Corporate Partner
Thursday, 2 December 2010
UWA Business SchoolBusiness students will have the opportunity to participate in a combined student exchange and work experience program with an Asia-Pacific focus.
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UWA's time and resources scientists top awards
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
The strength of science at The University of Western Australia was recognised again today with the announcements of the winners of the Western Australian Science Awards.
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COFS awarded $740,000 from two new grants
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
COFS, in collaboration with Keppel Offshore and Marine Pty Ltd, Singapore, was recently awarded an ARC Linkage Grant in the latest ARC funding round. COFS was also awarded an ARC Discovery Grant.
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Shazzad Hossain Promoted
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
COFS congratulates Shazzad Hossain on his recent promotion to Assistant Professor!
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UWA research receives lion's share of national funding
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
The world's most precise clock - developed at The University of Western Australia - will be subject to testing in space as a result of Federal funding announced today.
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Fossils in South West cave reveal megafauna extinction
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
The arrival of humans was probably decisive in the extinction of the megafauna living in WA's South West 40,000 years ago, though climate change and fire may have contributed, according to new research.
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Busselton residents help target lung disease
Monday, 29 November 2010
As part of an international study that looked at the genotyping of more than 32,000 people - 4,350 of them from the Busselton area - researchers at The University of Western Australia hope they may have identified new clues to how abnormal lung function may contribute to respiratory diseases.
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Living close to shopping areas may depress older Australian men
Monday, 29 November 2010
Easy access to local shops and stores may provide relaxing retail therapy for many people but it can also contribute to making older Australian men depressed, according to new research funded by the Bupa Health Foundation.
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Team-work makes it another great year
Monday, 29 November 2010
It is heartening that at the end of another highly successful year for our University, the quality of our researchers was again recognised in recent national funding rounds.
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Winners deliver the goods: A healthy life for lake people
Monday, 29 November 2010
A group of Engineering students has a Christmas present for Cambodia: the gift of clean water, healthy living and sustainable fishing for the people of Lake Ton Le Sap.
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Bringing Chinese culture to the people
Monday, 29 November 2010
A polished and hilarious performance by a new graduate and a surprise speech by the Nobel Laureate were the highlights of the opening of a new Chinese cultural centre at UWA.
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From refugee to research academic
Monday, 29 November 2010
Nuru Said walked for 14 days after escaping from detention in Ethiopia as a political prisoner.
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A ‘pearler’ of an idea for health challenges
Monday, 29 November 2010
Pearls have become the personal signature of burns specialist Fiona Wood.
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From soil to stars - UWA staffers go further afield
Friday, 26 November 2010
The European Southern Observatory, Queen's University in Ontario and Peking University are the destinations for three outgoing Federal Endeavour Award-winners from The University of Western Australia.
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Postgraduate Students Network at UWA Albany
Friday, 26 November 2010
Writing a 100,000 word doctoral dissertation can be a lonely experience at the best of times. When you add in ‘the tyranny of distance' the challenges facing PhD and Masters students in the Great Southern, many of whom also have full time jobs and family commitments, become considerable indeed.
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UWA research delivers hope on World AIDS Day
Friday, 26 November 2010
Researchers have identified pathways that make HIV patients susceptible to opportunistic infections, paving the way for better treatment options.
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Molecular labeling technologies for fluorescence microscopy - 6 December
Friday, 26 November 2010
Dr Iain Johnson, Principal Scientist, Cell Systems - Immunology Services at Life Technologies will visit the CMCA to provide a comparative overview of the major fluorescent labeling technologies - organic dyes, fluorescent proteins and quantum dot nanocrystals.
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The Smart Way to Start
Friday, 26 November 2010
The only way to get into university is by getting a good score in your Year 12 TER results, right? Not anymore.
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New Future Fellow for Organisational Behaviour at UWA
Thursday, 25 November 2010
UWA Business School Professor Sharon Parker has been awarded a Future Fellowship in the Australian Research Council's (ARC) latest round of funding.
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Tidal wave of benefits from four year ocean study
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Research examining the impact of tides, internal waves and coastal surges and the potential consequences of climate change across hundreds of square kilometres of ocean environment in WA will be summarised at a symposium tomorrow.
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President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering visits Centre for Energy
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Professor Ji Zhou, President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) attended an informal dinner at W/Prof Dongke Zhang’s home on 14th November 2010 before visiting the UWA Centre for Energy the following day.
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Agreement to protect Kimberley rock-art heritage
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
The University of Western Australia and the philanthropic body Kimberley Foundation Australia have joined forces to protect the unique and spectacular rock-art of the Kimberley region.
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Outstanding Manuscript Award
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
A paper comparing offshore platform foundations was honoured with the Outstanding Manuscript Award at the MTS Awards Luncheon at OCEANS'10 MTS/IEEE Seattle.
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World's leading experts in offshore geotechnics in Perth
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
The world-class research and industry collaboration being used to help pave the way for Australia's largest resource projects was in the spotlight in Perth in early November.
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Climate change soil surprise
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Already the world’s driest continent, Australia and its agriculture can ill afford to suffer the negative effects of decreasing rainfall as a fallout of climate change and variability.
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UWA Law graduate wins Victoria's Young Lawyer of the Year Award
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
UWA graduate and Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) lawyer Daniel Webb has won the 2010 Law Institute of Victoria’s (LIV) Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
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Whizz kids compete in Maths Olympiad
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
More than 320 of the State's best young mathematicians from 45 schools tackled some difficult problems in the WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad held at The University of Western Australia.
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Brain-trading with Europe
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Associate Professor Florian Fusseis has returned to UWA after a trip to northern Europe to discuss developments in geothermal power.
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Partnership to protect Kimberley rock-art heritage
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
The University of Western Australia and the philanthropic body Kimberley Foundation Australia have joined forces in an effort to protect the unique and spectacular rock-art of the Kimberley region.
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FNAS congratulates its two recipients of the NHMRC Fellowship
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
The outcomes of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Fellowship applications were recently announced by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler.
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Art explores biodiversity
Monday, 22 November 2010
Artists, scientists, humanities scholars and conservationists will discuss issues surrounding biodiversity at the three-day symposium organised by The University of Western Australia's SymbioticA.
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UWA Business School wins four ARC grants
Monday, 22 November 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School has won three Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants and one ARC Linkage grant in the 2011 round of funding.
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CMCA Seminar Series: The search for magnetosensitive cells in the pigeon Columbia livia - NEW DATE 15 December
Monday, 22 November 2010
Many species on the planet, whether they be birds, fish or insects rely on the Earth's magnetic field to guide migration or assist navigation.
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UWAP book wins Kinokuniya Cookbook of the Year
Friday, 19 November 2010
The UWA Publishing cookbook Degustation: A Master Chef's Life through Menus has been crowned Kinokuniya Cookbook of the Year from over 40 Australian food titles.
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Electric Lotus in drive for sustainable transport future
Friday, 19 November 2010
A high-performance sports car, converted to run on renewable energy with a maximum speed of around 200km/hour and a range of 110km, was launched at The University of Western Australia today.
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New Courses Implementation Update - November 2010
Friday, 19 November 2010
Much accomplished, much still to do
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School of Music launches Facebook site
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The School is delighted to announce the launch of its Facebook site.
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Funding ensures UWA continues to serve the community
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The quality of research at The University of Western Australia has again been recognised in national funding this week.
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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Launch
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The Minister for Education and Tourism, the Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable launched the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at the University Club of WA on Tuesday October 26.
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WA helps world's biggest genetic study of asthma
Thursday, 18 November 2010
A large international genetic study of asthma is being hailed as huge leap forward in understanding and treating asthma, according to researchers.
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UWA Publishing shortlisted for Human Rights Award
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
UWA Publishing title, "It's Still In My Heart, This Is My Country:" The Single Noongar Claim History, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Human Rights Award in literature.
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Lotus unveiled - high powered, low impact
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
The University of Western Australia will launch its new Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) - a Lotus Elise S2 - this Friday.
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UWA climate science group takes on doubters
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
The climate change debate has been orchestrated to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge, according to a US researcher visiting The University of Western Australia.
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Ten UWAP authors to present at Perth Writers’ Festival
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
UWA Publishing is delighted to have ten writers in the Perth Writers' Festival in March, 2011.
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Taking action against asthma
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
A patient card being distributed to metropolitan pharmacies across Western Australia this month will give people with asthma more control over their asthma and may save lives.
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Perth surfer-scientist discovers key to plant vitamin C levels
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Young Perth researcher and avid surfer, Tiago Tomaz, recently published the discovery that removing two proteins from plants can increase levels of Vitamin C and have large effects on plant growth.
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Bioregional designs 'hot up' ALVA Faculty
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Things have 'hotted up' this year at The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) with a bioregional design studio in landscape architecture.
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Library survey - respondents collect $200 vouchers
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Thanks to all those who took part in the Library’s 2010 survey of students and staff, called LibQUAL.
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UWA music makers off to Melbourne
Monday, 15 November 2010
Three graduates from The University of Western Australia's School of Music have won prestigious scholarships to the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne.
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This is my UWA
Monday, 15 November 2010
“This is my bookstore … this is my lecture theatre … these are my pets…”
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Rock-art: the world's longest-running artistic tradition
Monday, 15 November 2010
The public campaign to protect precious Indigenous rock-art in the Pilbara and Kimberley could be somewhat of a double-edged sword.
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Role reversal turns to success for senior student
Monday, 15 November 2010
At the age of 87, Marcia Foley may be the oldest student to have completed a PhD at UWA. Her years set her apart from other graduate students but so does the curious phenomenon of role reversal.
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Students urged to watch out for rental scams
Monday, 15 November 2010
Scammers are using online classified adverts to trick people looking for residential and holiday rental properties.
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Medical research in WA receives a $20M boost
Friday, 12 November 2010
The University of Western Australia has been awarded $19.7 million in grants for medical research, through the National Health and Medical Research Council.
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Kevin Rudd speaks on foreign policy at UWA
Friday, 12 November 2010
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, has delivered a speech at UWA on Australia's foreign policy interests in the region.
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National academy opportunities
Thursday, 11 November 2010
The Australian National Academy of Music has awarded scholarships to three graduates from the School of Music: Tom Higham who plays viola, Julie Igglesden, oboe, and Kiran Phatak, flute.
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Kristen Nowak wins Young Tall Poppy of the year
Thursday, 11 November 2010
One of Western Australia's top young scientists who has been instrumental in leading research towards a cure for Floppy Baby Syndrome, a paralysing disorder that affects thousands of infants worldwide, has won the inaugural Western Australia Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
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GSE graduates discover the rural and remote
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Kate Calvert is a student in the Graduate Diploma of
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Australasian Association for European History conference in Perth
Thursday, 11 November 2010
The School of Humanities at the University of Western Australia, in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Studies and the Faculty of Arts at Murdoch University, will hold the 22nd Biennial Conference of the Australasian Association for European History in early July 2011.
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UWA graduate wins Social Worker of the Year Award
Thursday, 11 November 2010
The University of Western Australia was a founding partner in the WA Social Worker of the Year Awards 2010. The event was an inspiring and moving
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Floating towards giving
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
A report documenting ways in which to encourage more philanthropy in WA will be launched at The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Talented UWA School of Music graduates win Australian National Academy of Music Scholarship
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
School of Music graduates Tom Higham (Viola), Julie Igglesden (Oboe) and Kiran Phatak (Flute) have recently won scholarships to the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne.
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UWA Business School welcomes ANZ as corporate partner
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Business students will have the opportunity to participate in a combined student exchange and work experience program with an Asia-Pacific focus.
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New ARC Linkage funding for CLIMA project
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
A method to measure methanogenic potential of plants in rumen fluid and improving the quality of pasture legume Trifolium subterraneum (subterranean clover) in Australia is among techniques that will be employed in a project supported in round two of the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme.
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UWA graduate named Social Worker of the Year
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
A Bachelor of Social Work graduate from The University of Western Australia has won the 2010 Social Worker of the Year Award for her efforts in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children find a safe home when they are unable to live with their families.
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Study reveals how plants solve problems
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has provided a unique insight into how the same protein plays different roles in plant and animal cells.
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Shark eye research gives insight into ocean health
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
New research on how sharks see may help explain the relationship between other aquatic life and their environments and provide a benchmark for the health of our oceans.
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Scholarship caps golden year for UWA 'golden boy'
Friday, 5 November 2010
An Arts/Law Fogarty scholar from The University of Western Australia who is undertaking a major in Chinese has won one of 20 national undergraduate prizes in the Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Awards.
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UWA leads WA science award finalists
Friday, 5 November 2010
The list of finalists in the Western Australian Science Awards has again been dominated by researchers and projects from The University of Western Australia.
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Currie Hall to expand
Thursday, 4 November 2010
The University of Western Australia is extending its student residence Currie Hall, in a four-stage building process that will increase the number of rooms by 100.
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Ocean researchers to assess cyclone impacts
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Tropical cyclones are a major hazard for the State's offshore gas and oil industry, much of which is based in the waters off WA's north-west coast.
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One Uni, one staff, lots of fun
Thursday, 4 November 2010
More than 1,000 staff-members of The University of Western Australia will take part in the third annual UWA fun staff sports day to raise money for children with learning disabilities.
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UWA Planning students win Excellence Award
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Two groups of 4th year UWA planning students were recognised with an award and special commendation by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA WA) in the annual Awards for Planning Excellence in the Student Category for their Outline Concept Master Plan projects on Northbridge Central undertaken as part of the Planning theory and Practice unit.
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Robotic telescope swings into action for cosmic explosion
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Just 215 seconds after receiving an alert from a NASA satellite and with no direct human involvement, the Zadko telescope was the first in the world to turn its gaze on the light coming from a powerful explosion billions of light years away.
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New apps for speedy patient care in remote WA
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Patient care - particularly in remote areas - will be faster and more efficient thanks to the launch of iPhone and iPad versions of world-renowned clinical software developed at The University of Western Australia.
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Tunnel vision works for climate ready cereals
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Despite climate change and variability across Australia’s grainbelt, with increased ambient carbon dioxide (CO2) and temperature and reduced rainfall, very little attention has been paid to the interactive effects of high temperature, CO2 and soil moisture on crop growth and yield.
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UWA Graduates Leaders in Oxford Community
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
UWA Business SchoolFour graduates from The University of Western Australia are among the Oxford Saïd Business School (SBS) MBA class of 2010.
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Faculty of Education staff secure $422399 of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grants.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grants scheme “recognises the importance of fundamental research to the national innovation system.
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Australian Research Grant of $445000 awarded to A/Prof Stephen M Humphry and W/Prof David Andrich
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
A/Prof Stephen M Humphry and W/Prof David Andrich have been successful in receiving a Linkage Grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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WA's underwater oil and gas technology in the spotlight
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Cutting-edge technology being used to help pave the way for Australia's largest resource projects will be in the spotlight at a symposium at The University of Western Australia starting on Monday.
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Boosting Mathematics for Australia's wellbeing
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
2011 will be the Year of Mathematics at The University of Western Australia.
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Cultures combine to create shelter
Monday, 1 November 2010
Origami and earthquakes are the unlikely bedfellows that combined to produce a shelter for communities affected by natural disasters.
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Law/Arts student named 2011 Rhodes Scholar
Monday, 1 November 2010
One of The University of Western Australia's top Law graduates who aims to use her education to improve the community as a barrister and academic has been awarded the 2011 Rhodes Scholarship for Western Australia.
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Global partners get their teeth into stem cell research
Monday, 1 November 2010
Stem cell research will be a focus of Australia's first international translational dental science research program, based at UWA.
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Traffic fumes can trigger asthma in very young children
Monday, 1 November 2010
Children aged four and under are most at risk of asthma attacks from traffic-related air pollution, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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The conversation starts in Albany
Monday, 1 November 2010
How does ‘race' have an impact on our lives? What is a ‘racial autobiography'? And what are the hidden obstacles that Indigenous students have to overcome as they undertake their studies?
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Can consumers be protected if goods don't exist?
Monday, 1 November 2010
Like them or loathe them, virtual worlds such as Second Life have become part of our real lives in the 21st century and with them come the problems of real life, including legal complications.
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Celebrating the ‘mightiest force’
Monday, 1 November 2010
One of the great strengths of this University is its vibrant community spirit, a spirit that is particularly visible whenever volunteers are needed.
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UWA Business School Wins Four ARC Grants
Friday, 29 October 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School has won three Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants and one ARC Linkage grant in the 2011 round of funding.
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Productive Pressure: Prioritising Safety in the Workplace
Friday, 29 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolIt would be a rare worker who has not felt pressure to be more productive.
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Study indentifies genes that control thyroid levels
Friday, 29 October 2010
Sequence variations in DNA have been identified that affect personal levels of thyroid hormones, according to an international research team.
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UWA honours pioneering staff and state-builders
Friday, 29 October 2010
A pioneering primary industry researcher and an internationally renowned chemist who made enormous contributions to the State are to be honoured with the naming of significant facilities at The University of Western Australia.
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Perth Must Stop Relying on Cars: Transport Expert
Friday, 29 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolProfessor Juan de Dios Ortuzar calls Perth a beautiful city.
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Graduating Visual Arts students' work on display for a limited time
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Contemporary social and cultural
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UWA honours pioneering staff and state-builders
Thursday, 28 October 2010
A pioneering primary industry researcher and an internationally renowned chemist who made enormous contributions to the State are to be honoured with the naming of significant facilities at The University of Western Australia.
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Good oil at energy cities' meeting
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Representatives from 12 cities supporting the world's major energy industries will meet for the World Energy Cities Partnership Conference co-sponsored by The University of Western Australia.
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B-vitamins reduce post-stroke depression
Thursday, 28 October 2010
People who have suffered a stroke and who regularly take vitamins are less likely to develop depression, according to a study led by The University of Western Australia.
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Virtually Effective: The Case of Cross-Cultural Teams
Thursday, 28 October 2010
The days of old-fashioned face-to-face communication are all but gone.
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Westerly iMovie feature
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Please look at the new Westerly iMovie displaying the latest edition and other features.
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Swinging sixties grads twist again
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Malcolm McCusker, QC, will be guest speaker at the 50th reunion of The University of Western Australia's graduates of 1960 and earlier on Sunday, October 31.
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School of Music students succeed with recent collaborative performances
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
A number of students from the School of Music have excelled with prize winning collaborative work and highly regarded participation in an international inter-cultural collaborative music performance.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor to retire
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson today announced his retirement from the position at the end of 2011.
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Not just pretty feathers: ostriches step up for science
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Knowing how an ostrich can run without wasting too much energy could help engineers build better prosthetic limbs and more efficient robots, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA plant energy professors among world's most recognised
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Two Professors from The University of Western Australia are among the world's most cited plant scientists, according to the publisher of the two leading international journals for the advancement of plant science.
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Dongke Zhang Scholarships - Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Four outstanding postgraduates at Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology in China were awarded a Dongke Zhang Scholarship by W/Prof Dongke Zhang FTSE on 15 October 2010.
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Action needed to create brighter future for children
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Western Australia needs to make children and young people's mental health a priority to alleviate suffering and build a brighter future for the whole community.
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Mind and body care for mental health consumers
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Guidelines to help people with mental health problems receive better medical treatment for their physical health were launched today at The University of Western Australia.
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CPA Big Break Project State Winners
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Two students from The University of Western Australia Business School have been named state winners of the CPA Big Break Project.
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$29M to UWA to pursue national research priorities
Monday, 25 October 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have secured almost $19 million in grants from the Australian Research Council. Another $10.4 million has been pledged by national and international organisations to support a number of specific research projects.
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Mental health consumers to receive better physical care
Monday, 25 October 2010
Guidelines to help people with mental health problems receive better medical treatment for their physical health will be launched at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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SEMINAR: The secret life of Chitons (or their teeth anyway) - 27 October
Monday, 25 October 2010
Chitons are marine molluscs commonly seen on coastlines throughout the world. Intriguingly, their teeth are reinforced with the hardest and most magnetic form of iron oxide, magnetite. Jeremy Shaw of the CMCA will present research findings of interest to biologists and materials scientists alike.
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CMCA Seminar Series: Egg-ceptional ancient DNA preservation - 11 November
Monday, 25 October 2010
Fossil eggshell has widely been regarded as being 'devoid' of DNA, however Charlotte Oskam from the Ancient DNA Laboratory at Murdoch University, with the help of microscopy techniques at CMCA, has isolated fossil avian DNA from eggshells.
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Ancient crop may be a lifeline for farmers
Friday, 22 October 2010
A hardy ancient Russian oilseed crop could prove a lifeline for farmers in marginal regions of the State, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Student Wins RBA Economics Prize
Friday, 22 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolFourth-year business and engineering student Ganesh Viswanath Natraj, from The University of Western Australia, has been named as the winner of the 2010 RBA Economics Competition.
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Introduction to Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production Workshops
Thursday, 21 October 2010
The Centre for Energy is holding two workshops for related courses - Introduction to Natural Gas Processing and LNG Production. Lectures will be followed by hands-on simulation examples and problem solving
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Lab tests point to better outcome for human blood cancers
Thursday, 21 October 2010
The treatment of a range of human blood cancers such as chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia may be improved as a result of international research involving The University of Western Australia.
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SEMINAR: Algal Hydrocarbon Production: Method Development for Product Extraction and Quantitation
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Dr Ela Eroglu will present her latest research from the University of California at Berkeley about "Algal Hydrocarbon Production: Method Development for Product Extraction and Quantitation" at the Bioenergy Forum on Tuesday 2nd November 2010.
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Ancient crop may be a lifeline for farmers
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
A hardy ancient Russian oilseed crop could prove a lifeline for farmers in marginal regions of the State, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA's top athletes finish Games on high note
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Five current and former students at The University of Western Australia have lived up to the University's aim of achieving international excellence at this year's Delhi Commonwealth Games, bringing home four gold medals and one silver.
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Post-graduate research and coursework expo at UWA
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Unravelling forensic science, discovering the opportunities in food science and finding out how a business degree can ‘open doors' are some of the featured discussions at The University of Western Australia's Postgraduate and Honours Expo.
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The Library catalogue goes mobile
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
A new mobile-friendly version of the Library catalogue is now available.
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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
The UWA Library now has profiles on Facebook and Twitter. We'll be posting updates of what's going on in the Library and around campus, and we'd love to hear from you too!
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Learning about Culture
Monday, 18 October 2010
How does ‘race' have an impact on our lives? What is a ‘racial autobiography'? What are the hidden obstacles that Indigenous students have to overcome as they undertake their studies? These are just some of the questions that challenged the staff members from UWA Albany who took
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Where are they now? - Jim Codde
Monday, 18 October 2010
Adjunct Associate Professor Jim CoddeDirector, Health Service Planning, South Metropolitan Area Health Service, Western Australian Department of HealthBSc, Dip Ed.
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UWA spin-off company wins funding for kidney treatment
Monday, 18 October 2010
An innovative project that aims to deliver a new treatment for a common kidney disease was one of only two WA recipients of Federal funding announced on Friday by Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Minister, Senator Kim Carr.
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Australia China Young Scientist Exchange Program (YSEP)
Monday, 18 October 2010
Associate Professor Xiaolin Wang recently attended the Australia China Young Scientist Exchange Program (YSEP) Showcasing Event at the Australia Pavilion, Shanghai World Expo where he met with other past representatives and this year’s Australia Young Scientists from program.
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New medical physics course is a life-saver
Monday, 18 October 2010
Medical technology is a vital part of our health system. Nearly everyone knows someone who has had an X-ray, a CT, MRI, or ultrasound examination. Likewise, many people have had life-saving radiotherapy treatment.
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UQ and UWA joint research projects announced
Monday, 18 October 2010
The first awards have been announced under a new bilateral research collaboration agreement between The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland.
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Australia's astronaut inspires students to follow their dreams
Monday, 18 October 2010
More than 700 school students and their teachers had the opportunity to meet Australia’s only astronaut, Dr Andy Thomas, at two special UWA events in September.
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Taking the science message to Malaysia
Monday, 18 October 2010
UWA hosted the
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Science Week at UWA - 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
Astronomers take to the road for National Science WeekThroughout National Science Week 2010, astronomers and science communicators from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) hit the road to help Western Australians find out and 'Tune In' to radio astronomy.
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Kamel's protein research earns kudos
Monday, 18 October 2010
One of Plant Energy Biology’s recently graduated PhD students, Dr Kamel Hammani, has been honoured with a special commendation by UWA for his research into plant proteins.
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Kenji sheds light on how distant galaxies grow
Monday, 18 October 2010
ICRAR astronomer Dr Kenji Bekki has discovered a previously unknown process that causes new stars to form in large clusters of galaxies.He explained the process in a letter recently published in the Astrophysical Journal.
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New astronomy centre will boost ICRAR staff
Monday, 18 October 2010
The Australian Research Council has announced funding of $20.
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How brothers and sisters affect each other
Monday, 18 October 2010
The feisty relationship between brothers and sisters and their family group has been a staple theme of television comedies for decades.
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Making the most of our nano future
Monday, 18 October 2010
Nanoparticles are the incredibly tiny building blocks at the forefront of a whole new field of cutting edge research, technology and science.So it’s a bit of a surprise for some people to find that nano-particles aren’t that new.
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Ultrasound images help unlock the mysteries of breastfeeding
Monday, 18 October 2010
PhD student Holly McClellan has been utilising ultrasound imaging to help discover why breastfeeding can be such a painful and distressing time for some mothers.
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A time of change – and further accolades for our research
Monday, 18 October 2010
Welcome to the latest edition of Science Matters which comes at a time of considerable change within the Faculty.
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UWA researchers contribute to climate science debate
Monday, 18 October 2010
Scientists from around UWA’s campus have formed an interest group dedicated to contributing to the debate over climate science.
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World's Rivers In Crisis
Monday, 18 October 2010
The world's rivers - the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity - are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis co-authored by a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Solving the Puzzles of the Universe in the Science Library
Monday, 18 October 2010
From Monday 1st November until Friday 12th November, the Science Library foyer will host Solving the Puzzles of the Universe, a display from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR).
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Participate in our LibGuides survey for the chance to win an iTunes voucher
Monday, 18 October 2010
To help us gather feedback on the UWA LibGuides service we are asking students to take a few minutes to participate in a short survey. All completed survey entries will go in the running to win an iTunes voucher.
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Reid Library opening at 7.30am during exam period
Monday, 18 October 2010
The Reid Library will open at 7.30am (Monday-Friday) over the study break and examination period, from Monday 1 November until Friday 19 November. To find out the complete examination opening hours for all subject libraries, visit our opening hours webpage.
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Exhibition: UWA Science Students' Posters
Monday, 18 October 2010
From Monday 18th October until Wednesday 27th October, the Science Library foyer will host an exhibition of posters discussing the Occupational Safety and Health risks of hazardous substances and nano-particles.
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Reaching out to the world
Monday, 18 October 2010
The Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr visited our University recently to celebrate the awarding of one of the largest grants ever made to an ARC Centre of Excellence in the area of humanities.
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Clean energy and smart cancer therapy
Monday, 18 October 2010
A zero-carbon fuel with a bonus high value by-product and a potential biological therapy for cancer are two of the best developments to come out of recent UWA research.
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Honouring a magnetic career
Monday, 18 October 2010
Former Vice-Chancellor, one of Australia's leading physicists and much-loved research mentor Emeritus Professor Robert Street has been permanently honoured at UWA.
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Ancient treasures in Jordan’s back yards ... coming soon to your computer screen
Monday, 18 October 2010
The brilliant technology of the ancient Romans will soon come to life through equally clever 21st century technology.
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Mind the gap – between policy and research
Monday, 18 October 2010
As a former politician and as a student of psychology, I continue to be surprised by the dearth of interplay between leading edge developments in the social sciences and decision-making in government, despite the vast potential payoffs in forging links between theory and practice.
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International success for UWA art, architecture and video challenge
Friday, 15 October 2010
Artists, builders and video makers from across six continents competed in this year's ‘IMAGINE' 3D Art and 'FLAGSHIP' building design challenge run by The University of Western Australia.
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WA's spectacular rock-art takes centre stage
Friday, 15 October 2010
With WA recognised internationally as home to some of the most spectacular rock-art in the world, a new Centre for Rock-Art Studies was opened at The University of Western Australia today.
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Alumni reach into their pockets to fund science research
Friday, 15 October 2010
Earlier this year, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations devoted part of its annual alumni appeal to raise funds for several Science Futures Foundation projects.
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Recognition for Research Excellence
Friday, 15 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolEarly career and established researchers alike have been recognised with the announcement of the winners of two sets of awards: the Business School Established Researcher ‘Best Paper' Prizes, and the Ahern Family Early Career Research Portfolio Prizes.
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UWA's top research projects seek commercial partners
Friday, 15 October 2010
The University of Western Australia will showcase six top commercial opportunities arising from research at a university forum to be held next month.
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New Centre for Forensic Science opens
Friday, 15 October 2010
A new Centre for Forensic Science, bringing together The University of Western Australia's expertise in all areas of forensics, was officially opened today.
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Marine researchers to deliver their findings
Friday, 15 October 2010
Sixteen students from The University of Western Australia will be among 31 postgraduates to summarise four years of marine research at an event to be held in Perth in November.
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Call for proposals: IMS 1280 Ion Probe Facility
Friday, 15 October 2010
The AMMRF Flagship Ion Probe Facility at the University of Western Australia is now accepting proposals for use of the IMS 1280 ion probe during the first half of 2011.
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Workshop to address contentious rock-art
Thursday, 14 October 2010
The distinctive and controversial Gwion-Gwion rock-art of the Kimberley, previously known as ‘Bradshaw' rock-art, will be the topic of an international workshop at The University of Western Australia today.
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Thought for food
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Maintaining adequate global food supplies at a time of rapidly rising population, significant economic growth, increasing food and stockfeed demand, changing climate, declining natural resources, trade liberalisation and regional disturbances is a critical issue for mankind.
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Cut Hill 2010 Design Competition winner announced
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Shrouded under a cloak of secrecy to ensure each entry was based on its merit, the winner of the Cut Hill House 2010 Design Competition was announced as Team 371, lead by UWA Assistant Architecture Professor Rene Van Meeuwen, at the exhibition's official opening on Monday night.
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The School of Music excels with a recent range of achievements
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Congratulations are in order for a number of students and staff from the School of Music, with award winners, praised performances, scholarship auditions and an acceptance into a national music program.
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UWA Professor Honoured in Accounting Hall of Fame
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School's Emeritus Professor Philip Brown has become one of five inaugural inductees into Australia's first Accounting Hall of Fame.
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The 3rd Australia-China Symposium on Science, Technology and Education
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Last week, W/Professor Dongke Zhang was invited by the Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia (FOCSA) to give a plenary speech at The 3rd Australia –China Symposium on Science, Technology and Education.
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School students to compete in Maths Olympics
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
More than 300 of the State's best young mathematicians from 25 schools will take part in the Western Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad at The University of Western Australia later this month.
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Dementia can be prevented in remote Aboriginal communities
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
A new study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry has identified dementia risk factors for Aboriginal Australians living in remote communities.
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Indian Ocean tsunami modelling experts gather in Fremantle
Monday, 11 October 2010
More than 40 tsunami modellers will gather at Fremantle this week to discuss the latest developments in tsunami modelling and forecasting.
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Study exposes flaws in climate change policy
Monday, 11 October 2010
New research reveals serious flaws in the way that governments have been responding to climate change issues such as the protection of wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Two law students win 2nd prize in Oxford University Press film-making competition
Sunday, 10 October 2010
UWA law students, Raymond Chester-Wallis and Thomas Williams, won 2nd Prize of $500 with a film called: “Law is all around you”.
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'Refuge' the Focus of 2010 Day of Ideas
Friday, 8 October 2010
The challenges for Australia in discharging its responsibilities towards refugees will be the subject of the 2010 Manning Clark Day of Ideas, presented by UWA's Institute of Advanced Studies, on Saturday, October 16, 2010.
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Ancient art delivers modern health advice
Thursday, 7 October 2010
A mix of ancient sand-drawing techniques using fencing wire and modern projection technology will be used to educate Aboriginal people about preventing kidney disease.
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Beilin wins International Society of Hypertension Stevo Julius Award
Thursday, 7 October 2010
The prestigious Stevo Julius Award was given to Professor Lawrie Beilin, Winthrop Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia in the School of Medicine & Pharmacology, Royal Perth Hospital, by the International Society for Hypertension at its recent 2010 biennial
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Tony Buti, UWA Lecturer in Law, records a comfortable win in the Armadale by-election.
Thursday, 7 October 2010
The Labor Party has retained the state seat of Armadale with its candidate Tony Buti claiming victory in the recent by-election.
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ALVA staff and students competing to create world’s best practice sustainable house
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Teams of staff and students from The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) are competing against each other to design a world's best practice sustainable and sculptural house at Cut Hill, York, Western Australia, and for the $10,000 prize on offer.
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UWA second year Law/Arts student wins first prize in the international Hayek Essay Contest for 2010
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
UWA second year Law/Arts student Toby Evans has received first prize in the 2010 Hayek Essay contest, an international contest run by the Mont Pelerin Society.
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UWA elections website rockets during recent federal election
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
The recent federal election prompted a huge increase in visits to the Australian Politics and Elections Database website.
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'Hobbit' ancestors and art evolution under spotlight
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
A member of the Australian-Indonesian research team who announced the discovery of Homo floresiensis - known as the ‘hobbit' - will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia about the current research on their remarkable find.
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Chemeca Conference 2010, Adelaide
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
A team of academics and PhD students from the Centre for Energy and School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering attended the annual Chemeca 2010 Conference, held at the Hilton Adelaide last week.
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Hunger Hope: Improving Child Nutrition
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) latest report shows that hunger levels have fallen in the last year.
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Parental fear leads to inactive 'cottonwool' kids: study
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Children's development and wellbeing are under threat because their parents are fearful of strangers, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Halving Hunger: New Study to Examine India
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has this month warned that ‘the number of undernourished people in the world remains unacceptably high.
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UWA Students Winners in Chartered Accountants Student Challenge
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
UWA Business SchoolBudgeting doesn't normally hold a lot of appeal for high school students.
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Focus on fish vision in year of biodiversity
Monday, 4 October 2010
A seminar to be held next week at The University of Western Australia will take the audience on a 'swim-through' with some of Australia's most interesting fish including sharks, which were around before dinosaurs.
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UWA outclasses eastern rivals
Monday, 4 October 2010
The University of Western Australia has taken out the overall university champion at the 2010 Australian University Games, toppling previous champion Monash University with the University of Sydney in third place!
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Subsurface Geo-Engineering - Band-aid or Enduring Solutions
Monday, 4 October 2010
A major global challenge is to satisfy the growing energy demand – in the face of peak oil - while simultaneously balancing the needs of environment and economy.
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Celebrating 21 years of our School of Indigenous Studies
Monday, 4 October 2010
Our School of Indigenous Studies celebrated 21 highly successful years last week - a milestone that could not have been reached without the dedication and intellectual zeal of the School's former and present staff and students.
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Searching for a solution to hot spot threat
Monday, 4 October 2010
Visitors to the South West will be familiar with big expanses of dead and dying trees and shrubs.
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Astronaut inspires students
Monday, 4 October 2010
Space will become militarised; humans may never colonise other planets; and Australia should have its own space program.
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"Emotional" celebrations for humanities coup
Friday, 1 October 2010
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr today visited The University of Western Australia to celebrate the awarding of one of the largest grants ever made to a centre in the area of humanities.
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Creating art of sleep
Friday, 1 October 2010
Have you ever wonder what you look like when you sleep? How about what your brain and body are doing while you're unconscious? Ever imagine that you could produce artwork while you are sleeping?
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Fencing wire saves kidneys.... Launch of the Western Desert Kidney Health Project
Friday, 1 October 2010
A mix of ancient sand-drawing techniques using fencing wire and modern projection technology will be used to educate Aboriginal people about preventing kidney disease in a project that aims to save lives in Australia's vast Western Desert.
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The 'right book' scoops Victorian Premier's Award
Thursday, 30 September 2010
A book that celebrates the power of literature has won its author - The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Brenda Walker - a Victorian Premier's Literary Award.
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UWA teaching recognised as among best in country
Thursday, 30 September 2010
The high standard of teaching at The University of Western Australia has been recognised in the 2010 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Chevron - UWA Gas Process Engineering Student Evening
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Top gas process engineering students from UWA and guests from Chevron attended a Gas Process Engineering Student Event at the University Club of Western Australia.
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World's rivers in crisis
Thursday, 30 September 2010
The world's rivers - the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity - are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis co-authored by a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Son of sailing-great takes out AUG gold while cyclists keep on wheeling
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Skipper David Gilmour, son of Peter Gilmour led The University of Western Australia's sailing team to victory at this year's Australian University Games in Perth.
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UWA honours Robert Street
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The University of Western Australia today honoured an eminent physicist who dedicated his life to the science behind astronomical telescopes, science communication and bio-magnetism by naming a building and lecture theatre after him.
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The world is your oyster as a UWA Arts graduate
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The UWA Arts Union are inviting Arts students of 2010 to a mind opening experience - a careers evening featuring a panel of informative and inspirational graduates and guest speakers.
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Applications for OS-HELP overseas study loans close 31 October
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Students planning an overseas exchange between now and the end of May 2011 have until 31 October 2010 to apply for a loan through OS-HELP.
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Top Five-Star Rating for UWA's MBA Graduate Outcomes
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School has received the maximum five-star rating for both of the graduate outcomes categories of the 2011 Good Universities Guide.
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'Kid brother' pianist to wow Perth
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
As part of The University of Western Australia's Keyed Up! series, internationally celebrated Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen will present a recital celebrating the works of Beethoven and Mozart, as well as premiering a commissioned new work by Finnish composer Jouni Kaipainen.
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Maths implies 'hobbit' an iodine-deficient human
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
A paper published today is set to re-ignite debate over the origins of so-called Homo floresiensis - the ‘hobbit' that some scientists have claimed as a new species of human.
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WA Must Retain Its Independence: Colin Barnett
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
UWA Business School
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Renewable bio-based energy processes - international researcher joins UWA Centre for Energy
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
The Centre for Energy is proud to announce the arrival of Dr Ela Eroglu, a specialist in the field of energy technologies with an emphasis in renewable bio-based energy processes.
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New telescope helps high schools aim for the stars
Monday, 27 September 2010
A new internet telescope based at The University of Western Australia will give high school students the opportunity to discover new planets and exploding stars in distant galaxies.
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Scientist-detectives find clue to toughening vital plants
Friday, 24 September 2010
Drought, salinity, flooding and extreme temperatures threaten many plants essential to humankind - and scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered how they respond to these challenges.
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In The Zone places Perth - and UWA - in global spotlight
Friday, 24 September 2010
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett, Australian Defence Minister Steven Smith, Australia's Ambassador to the United States of America Kim Beazley and Chancellor of The University of Western Australia Michael Chaney will be among the high profile West Australians who will lead the next In the Zone conference.
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Ioning out soils to lift wheat yields
Friday, 24 September 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) Institute of Agriculture have confirmed that wheat varieties tolerant to iron, manganese and aluminium perform better in acidic, waterlogged soils, while varieties intolerant to such ion toxicities grow poorly and yield considerably less.
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Linking two different worlds
Friday, 24 September 2010
The recent launch of our Energy and Minerals Institute was a reminder of our University's central position in the life of the community and beyond.
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Boss, about that minor miscalculation...
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Mistakes can be good. It's not a philosophy that employees will hear very often, but it is one that organisations should embrace if they want to remain competitive, says Professor Sharon Parker, from The University of Western Australia Business School.
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UWA's School of Indigenous Studies celebrates milestone
Thursday, 23 September 2010
The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies will celebrate 21 highly successful years next week.
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Scientist-detectives find clue to toughening vital plants
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Drought, salinity, flooding and extreme temperatures threaten many plants essential to humankind – and scientists at The University of Western Australia have discovered how they respond to these challenges.
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UWA student wins with his thesis in three minutes
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Explaining the medical complexities of lung transplants within three minutes has won a student from The University of Western Australia a national award.
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International delegation vist Graduate School of Education
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
On Tuesday September 14 Senior counsellors from Singapore, Malaysia, China, Saudi Arabia, India and South Africa visited the Graduate School of Education as part of the International Centre 2010 annual Agent Familiarisation Workshop.
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18 delegates from Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok visit the Graduate School of Education
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
On Friday September 10, Associate Professor Aurapan Pornsima, Dean of Education, Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok visited the Graduate School of Education with 18 Faculty colleagues.
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Excellence and Humanitarian Excellence Award nominations closing soon
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Nominations from schools for The University of Western Australia's Excellence Awards and Humanitarian Excellence Awards will close on Friday 29 October this year.
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UWA students in relay for life
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
A 24-hour relay organised by students at The University of Western Australia will highlight the fact that cancer never sleeps and raise money for cancer research, education, prevention and services for people living with the disease.
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Volunteers needed to trial new vaccine against Dengue Fever
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Perth researchers are about to trial a new vaccine that aims to protect against all four strains of the potentially devastating Dengue Fever.
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UWay applications help disadvantaged students
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
If there are students at your school who are interested in studying at UWA but have had their academic achievements adversely affected by certain disadvantages, encourage them to apply through our UWay scheme. Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 30 September 2010.
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New Courses 2012 information for current Year 12 students
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Information for current Year 12 students about UWA's New Courses 2012, including their options for commencing uni in 2011 or deferring is available as a PDF.
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UWA Postgraduate and Honours Expo
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
The first ever UWA Postgraduate and Honours Expo to be open to the public is being held on Wednesday 20 October at the University Club from 4 - 8pm.
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Important dates and upcoming events
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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New telescope puts focus on high school discoveries
Monday, 20 September 2010
A new internet telescope to be launched by State Education Minister Dr Elizabeth Constable at The University of Western Australia this Friday will give high school students the opportunity to discover new planets and exploding stars in distant galaxies.
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Student power gets results for big corporations
Monday, 20 September 2010
Student projects are producing practical results for big corporations such as Woodside Energy and Water Corporation.
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Eagles get a kick start for next season
Monday, 20 September 2010
If the West Coast Eagles improve their game next year, it could well be at least partly due to a study of their kicking at UWA.
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Running around in circles for a good cause: Relay for Life
Monday, 20 September 2010
The Oak Lawn will become a camping ground surrounded by a running track for one weekend next month.
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - September 2010
Monday, 20 September 2010
Marketing and communications in progress
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From living cells to space junk: Brothers keep track of it
Monday, 20 September 2010
Two brilliant brothers have won a Eureka Prize for their work on a monitoring and tracking system that could save lives and many millions of dollars.
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UWA Albany Student Stars
Friday, 17 September 2010
A spur of the moment decision to audition for ‘No
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Numbers add Spice
Friday, 17 September 2010
Mathematics and sex? That's right, the two are very
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Murdering Stepmothers. The Execution of Martha Rendell
Friday, 17 September 2010
Multi-award winning author Anna Haebich will visit UWA next week to deliver the Institute of Advanced Studies' annual New Critic Lecture. Her lecture will explore the controversial case of Perth stepmother Martha Rendell, 100 years after her execution for the murder of her three small step children.
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Genetic discovery offers new hope for eye diseases
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
The discovery of new genes for two of the world's most common eye diseases could lead to new treatments, according to leading ophthalmologist, Winthrop Professor David Mackey, from The University of Western Australia.
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Former World Bank president praises UWA book
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
A former president of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn, has praised a new book about Sri Lanka written by an academic from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA graduates hold key posts in Federal Cabinet
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Two graduates of The University of Western Australia have taken up key Cabinet posts in the new Federal Government.
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Korea strengthens ties with UWA in minerals and energy
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
The top ten resource universities in Korea have strengthened ties with The University of Western Australia to develop a global talent in mineral and energy resources development.
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UWA Graduate Set to Join Reserve Bank
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
UWA Business SchoolDavid Halperin only graduated in September, but already he has secured a graduate job with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in Sydney.
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Young guitarists strike gold for UWA
Monday, 13 September 2010
Ten young guitarists from The University of Western Australia's School of Music Guitar Ensemble won the highest praise at a competition adjudicated by one of the world's most acclaimed classical guitarists.
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Seeking ex-Karratha families for study
Monday, 13 September 2010
Educational opportunities and other issues faced by families who live in mining towns are the focus of a study by The University of Western Australia.
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An audience with Australian director Safina Uberoi
Monday, 13 September 2010
Award-winning Australian film maker Safina Uberoi will visit UWA later this month for a fundraiser screening of her documentary, A Good Man.
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Graduate School of Education staff member wins UWA Research Development Award
Monday, 13 September 2010
Mary Oliver from the Graduate School of Education is a successful recipient of the UWA Research Development Award for 2011. Mary will explore the neurological basis of the cognitive acceleration program, Thinking Science Australia, with colleagues at the Telethon Institute for Child Health.
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Australian astronaut gives schools a taste of space at UWA
Friday, 10 September 2010
Around 750 school students from 51 West Australian schools will visit The University of Western Australia on Tuesday to hear Australian-born astronaut Andy Thomas.
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UWA appoints Chair in Paediatric Anaesthesiology
Friday, 10 September 2010
An internationally recognised anaesthetist has been appointed the inaugural Woolworths Chair in Paediatric Anaesthesiology at The University of Western Australia.
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Public Health: How Much Are We Prepared to Pay?
Friday, 10 September 2010
UWA Business SchoolAccording to Professor Peter Zweifel, consumers in both Australia and Switzerland now have less choice in their healthcare than in the past.
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Chancellor's medal for leading plant biologist
Thursday, 9 September 2010
The University of Western Australia's Professor Kingsley Dixon will be awarded a Chancellor's Medal during the University's Spring Graduation Ceremonies, which begin next Tuesday night.
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Gypsies help glaucoma research
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Gypsies are helping medical researchers to pinpoint the cause of a disease that can blind babies and young children.
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Behind biomedical research: the two-legged and four-legged support
Thursday, 9 September 2010
A cancer researcher has paid $25,000 for a custom-bred mouse for his work.
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Young guns grab global Google award
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Sales of a children's book are likely to soar after a hugely successful online marketing campaign that won a UWA team a global competition.
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Indigenous treasures in safe keeping
Thursday, 9 September 2010
The Berndt Museum of Anthropology is on the move.
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Emotions have shaped our lives...now we find out how.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
The French Revolution, the end of World War II, the death of Princess Diana - all events in history characterised by towering emotion.
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Swiss Nobel Prizewinner to focus on vaccines and immunology
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Internationally recognised physician and scientist, Professor Rolf Zinkernagel, will present this year's Ian Constable Lecture, On Regulation of Immunity and Immunopathology by Antigen, at The University of Western Australia.
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Serving a growing community
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Our University has always taken our mission of serving the community very seriously. Almost a century ago, that community was largely local - the people of Western Australia.
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Oceans Institute and AIMS mark the International Year of Biodiversity with three public talks
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
The UWA Oceans Institute and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have commemorated the International Year of Biodiversity with a series of three public talks on the state of our oceans.
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Students attend ANNIMS conference in Townsville
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
The Australian National Network in Marine Science (ANNIMS) held its second annual student conference at James Cook University (JCU), Townsville, on July 21-22.
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Renewal of Reserve items online temporarily unavailable
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Renewal of reserve items in My Library Loans is temporarily unavailable. To renew reserve items, please call 6488 1777 for renewals or visit the loans desk in your Library.
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UWA Albany Open Day Success
Monday, 6 September 2010
The UWA Albany Centre held its annual Open Day on Friday August 27 for students, parents and anyone interested in finding out all that UWA Albany has to offer. Over 300 people took the opportunity to explore the Centre and discover the courses on offer.
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Trove editors seek writing treasure
Monday, 6 September 2010
Editors of Trove, The University of Western Australia's first online creative writing journal, are calling for submissions for the first issue, to be launched in November.
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Northern Exposure
Friday, 3 September 2010
Many students studying at The University of Western
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UWA Energy and Minerals Institute launched
Friday, 3 September 2010
An Energy and Minerals Institute launched at The University of Western Australia will help position Western Australia as a national and international hub for resources expertise.
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AISAM 2010: Into the Asian Melting Pot
Friday, 3 September 2010
Seven MBA students from The University of Western Australia Business School have returned from completing a two-week Asian Intensive School for Advanced Management (AISAM) programme in Penang, Malaysia.
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Two wins for UWAP titles at the WA Premier's Book Awards
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Following a review and suspension of the WA Premier's Book Awards, UWA Publishing has won two awards at a ceremony on September 1.
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Two wins for UWAP titles at the WA Premier's Awards
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Following a review and suspension of the WA Premier's Book Awards, UWA Publishing has won two awards at a ceremony on September 1.
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US body backs UWA researcher's muscular dystrophy research
Thursday, 2 September 2010
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of the United States has awarded a researcher from The University of Western Australia more than $400,000 over three years to improve his revolutionary treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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UWA graduates attract High Court judges
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Four of The University of Western Australia's top law students have been selected to serve as Associates to the High Court of Australia.
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Passion for native plants nets award for UWA Albany researcher
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
A passion for native plants has won a researcher from The University of Western Australia the Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
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Plant roots: biological plow or plug?
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
With Western Australia a water limited environment, at least for much of every year, a better understanding of water balance and how plants affect it should improve land use productivity.
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Oceans Institute has four recipients of UWA Research Development Awards for 2011
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Four members of the UWA Oceans Institute staff are recipients of UWA Research Development Awards for 2011.
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Passion for native plants nets award for UWA Albany researcher
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
A passion for native plants has won a researcher from The University of Western Australia the Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
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Unifi, the new campus-wide wireless network
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
A next generation wireless network called Unifi is being rolled out across campus to replace the existing SNAP wireless. Unifi is available in all areas with SNAP coverage.
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UWA student is Australia's peace pioneer
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
A 20-year-old Arts/Law student from The University of Western Australia, Thomas Williams of Morley, has been selected as Australia's sole representative at the 2010 Nkabom Commonwealth Youth Leadership Program to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in September.
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UWA Energy and Minerals Institute links great minds and industry
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
The University of Western Australia's Energy and Minerals Institute will be launched this Friday.
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Premier Colin Barnett to Deliver Public Lecture at UWA
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
This Thursday, the Premier of Western Australia will deliver a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia Business School.
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Colin Barnett to deliver public lecture at UWA
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
This Thursday, the Premier of Western Australia will deliver a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia Business School. The lecture will offer guests an opportunity to hear the Premier's views on a range of topics.
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Expert urges Perth to follow Europe's lead and get moving
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Perth would become a healthier city where people would rely less on cars, even ‘green' ones, and more on ‘active transportation' - a combination of public transport, walking and cycling - if researchers at The University of Western Australia had their way.
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UWAP author receives prestigious national teaching award
Monday, 30 August 2010
UWAP author and Assistant Professor at UWA,Mark Pegrum is the recent recipient of an Australian Learning and Teaching Council teaching award for 2010.
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Classic play with candid characters set to sizzle
Monday, 30 August 2010
SEXUAL friction, savage humour and verbal pyrotechnics are the catalysts fuelling Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof this November at UWA's Dolphin Theatre.
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Free Public Lecture: Are Welfare Programs Socially Sustainable?
Monday, 30 August 2010
UWA Business SchoolHow willing would you be to sacrifice your income for those more needy than you? Would you be more willing to assist the working poor, the unemployed, old-age pensioners, families with children, or those with chronic ill health? Are your values reflective of wider society, and how do they translate into health policy?Professor Peter Zweifel from the University of Zurich will present a free public lecture on the social sustainability of welfare programs.
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - August 2010
Monday, 30 August 2010
New undergraduate majors and units approved
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UWA golden boys wow world in Mandarin
Friday, 27 August 2010
For the first time in the nine years of the annual international Chinese Bridge Competition, students from one class took out most of the prizes. And The University of Western Australia classmates did so live, in front of a reality TV audience of 100 million viewers throughout China.
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UWA graduate conquers Everest
Friday, 27 August 2010
Patrick Hollingworth has become only the third West Australian to make it to the top of Mount Everest.
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Soil scientist digs up dirt on crime
Friday, 27 August 2010
A soil scientist at The University of Western Australia could help solve some of the nation’s most notorious murders.
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UWA Professor Appointed to Internet Review Panel
Friday, 27 August 2010
Professor Jamie Murphy, from The University of Western Australia Business School, has recently been appointed to a federal panel which will examine policy surrounding the allocation and regulation of Australian domain names.
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UWA Albany throws open its doors - and dungeon
Thursday, 26 August 2010
The University of Western Australia's Albany Centre will hold its Open Day tomorrow, providing an opportunity to prospective students and the community to learn more about what life as a UWA student in Albany has to offer.
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Scholarships
Thursday, 26 August 2010
International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS);
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New Courses 2012
Thursday, 26 August 2010
The New Courses 2012 website will contain regular updates on the offerings for 2012.
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UWA Science for our Future Festival - Malaysia
Thursday, 26 August 2010
On 2-4 August 2010, UWA hosted a science festival in Malaysia, The Science for our Future Festival. The aim of the festival was to communicate the idea that society needs scientifically literate graduates, and we need them in all areas of the community.
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UWA provides scholarships to promote student exchange
Thursday, 26 August 2010
The world is changing rapidly and so are leading universities like UWA. New Courses 2012 is expected to increase opportunities for UWA students to study overseas, building upon UWA's tradition of acting globally and preparing its students to be citizens of the world.
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International Centre update
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Since the last edition of the eNewsletter several staff changes have taken place in the International Centre.
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Conditional Offers for Undergraduate Students
Thursday, 26 August 2010
As part of its strategy to streamline admissions processing, the International Centre will soon commence making conditional offers to school leavers to all undergraduate degree programs except those which are quota restricted (ie, Medicine, Dentistry and Podiatric Medicine).
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What's in a gnome? UWA researchers explore neighbourhood safety and health
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
The association between neighbourhood and house design and walking as a measure of sense of community has been explored in two papers published recently in international journals by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Thinking Science Australia launches internet site
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Thinking Science Australia, the two year program of professional development for teachers implementing the cognitive acceleration (CASE) program in Western Australian (WA) schools, has launched a new internet site to keep in contact with WA teachers involved in the program.
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Game on for UWA
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
The University of Western Australia will host more than 5,000 competitors from 41 universities across Australia at the 2010 Australian University Games starting on 26 September.
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From welfare to warfare
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Sri Lanka's shift from a country with a unique social welfare structure to one marked by warfare is the subject of a new book by The University of Western Australia's Emeritus Professor Laksiri Jayasuriya.
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Soil scientist digs up dirt on crime
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
A soil scientist at The University of Western Australia could help solve some of the nation's most notorious murders.
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ARC funding success: multiscale dynamics of orebody formation
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
CET researchers and their partners from State Government organizations (GSWA and PIRSA) and Industry have been successful in the second round of 2010 ARC Linkage Funding.
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World-beating scientists talk biology
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
How variations in human DNA sequence can impact disease evolution and the health risks of climate change are just some of the topics to be discussed at this week's 20th annual Combined Biological Sciences Meeting (CBSM) to be held at The University of Western Australia.
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Picture This: Tourism in the Social Media Age
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But in the case of the travel industry, says The University of Western Australia Business School PhD student Sharifah Fatimah Syed-Ahmad, pictures could be worth considerably more.
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Governor of RBA Warns Against Over-regulation of Finance Sector
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
UWA Business SchoolGlenn Stevens, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, delivered the 2010 Shann Memorial Lecture at the Business School on 17 August.
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UWA Students To Forge Links With India
Monday, 23 August 2010
Eight MBA students from The University of Western Australia Business School have returned from a study tour of the country that many say inspires both love and fear.
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Accounting for the Future: Report Calls for Education Reform
Monday, 23 August 2010
Popular thought dictates that accountants spend their days hiding in small offices and crunching endless numbers.
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Preventing Workplace Stress Through Self-Leadership
Monday, 23 August 2010
Australian workers' compensation claims for work-related stress have now reached over $200 million per year.
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Kings Park dives deeper into seagrass genetics
Monday, 23 August 2010
Between 1967 and 1999, more than 3,000 hectares of seagrass were lost from Cockburn Sound.
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Some of the best ideas come out of left field
Monday, 23 August 2010
Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall is glad there were no cabbages at the meetings where he and fellow Laureate Robin Warren presented some of their early data.
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Nobody is safe from cancer
Monday, 23 August 2010
Peter Klinken's 30 years of research into cancer - recently into melanoma - could not prevent him from falling victim to the deadly disease he studies.
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Miniature military magic
Monday, 23 August 2010
Magic is how our great-grandparents might have described the idea of robots.
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Expensive technology could save the planet
Monday, 23 August 2010
They are the paparazzi of geophysics.
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Planning for a bright, sustainable future
Monday, 23 August 2010
As we move towards our centenary we are again considering the principles that have driven the growth and development of our physical campus.
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Agriculture at UWA on world stage
Friday, 20 August 2010
The disciplines of Life and Agricultural Sciences at The University of Western Australia have been ranked the highest in Australia and 34th in the world according to the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings in 2010.
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States unite to feed the world despite climate change
Friday, 20 August 2010
Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, has been invited to Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) in south-western India to launch KAU's new Master of Science course in Climate Change Adaptation.
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States unite to feed the world despite climate change
Friday, 20 August 2010
Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, has been invited to Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) in south-western India to launch KAU’s new Master of Science course in Climate Change Adaptation.
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Study to determine how best to help anorexia sufferers
Friday, 20 August 2010
Three promising state of the art treatments for anorexia nervosa are being trialled in an international study led by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Students Excel in Deloitte Competition
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Teams from The University of Western Australia Business School have won second and third prizes in the 2010 Deloitte Dream Team competition.
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Australia’s Real Deficit is in Higher Education: Finance Expert
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Forget the budget deficit. Forget the current account deficit. Australia's real problem, says The University of Western Australia Business School Accounting and Finance Professor Ray da Silva Rosa, is a brains deficit.
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UWA concern over proposed equity funding cuts
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Cuts in equity funding, by capping the low SES participation equity programs, would be a false economy, according to Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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Geriatric medicine education hits the digital age
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Medical students at The University of Western Australia played a key role in the development of a new interactive tool called e-ageing, which will help them learn the foundations of geriatric medicine.
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Geriatric medicine education hits the digital age
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Medical students at The University of Western Australia played a key role in the development of a new interactive tool called e-ageing, which will help them learn the foundations of geriatric medicine.
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Big brothers affect sisters' sexual development: study
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Girls with an older brother are more likely to begin menstruating at a later age, and younger brothers can delay the onset of their older sisters' sexual activity, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA defence researchers win Eureka finals
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
A research project from The University of Western Australia that has revolutionised the surveillance and monitoring of potential threats in the nation's vast air, sea and land space is one of the winners of the 21st Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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UWA scores among world's best on Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The disciplines of Life and Agricultural Sciences at The University of Western Australia have been ranked the highest in Australia and 34th in the world according to the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings in 2010.
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Italian architect wins UWA emergency shelter competition
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
An Italian architect has won The University of Western Australia's inaugural Pavilion Project with her emergency shelter for remote areas and communities at times of disaster or distress.
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UWA researchers dominate health awards
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
More than half the outstanding new researchers awarded funding to carry out important medical and health research in WA are from The University of Western Australia.
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Discussion summary from the Coastal and Ocean Industry Forum
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
A summary of the speakers talks and the subsequent discussion fromThe UWA Oceans Institute Coastal and Oceans Institute Forum follows. A link to the lectopia recording of the evenings proceedings can be found at:
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Seminar to focus on Parkinson's disease
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
The two sides of Parkinson's disease will be the focus of 2010 Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience to be held at The University of Western Australia when one of the State's most respected experts in Parkinson's disease and a patient will give presentations.
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UWA Open Day offers a glimpse into marine science
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Marine scientists from the Oceans Institute were out in full force at the UWA Open Day on Sunday, August 15.
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August issue of Library News
Monday, 16 August 2010
The latest issue of Library News features a special focus on the ongoing recovery of the EDFAA Library since the flood damage. Also included are staffing changes, news from the Science Library, and another Library Treasure from the Scholars' Centre Rare Book collection.
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Student Support Services on display in the Science Library
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Over the next two weeks Student Support Services will be showcasing their offerings in the main foyer of the Science Library. Visit the display and find out about free support in relation to:
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Australian growers to benefit from nation-wide weed assault
Friday, 13 August 2010
Grain growers around the nation will benefit from the new Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) based at The University of Western Australia.
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Agriculture for the future at UWA
Friday, 13 August 2010
Tertiary agricultural education in the 21st century needs to equip graduates with the appropriate skills to embrace productivity, profitability and environmental sustainability.
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UWA strengthens sister city ties
Friday, 13 August 2010
A delegation from Perth's sister city Nanjing visited The University of Western Australia yesterday, meeting UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson, Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall and other senior University staff.
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Liquid gold under the microscope at UWA
Friday, 13 August 2010
In a world first, researchers at The University of Western Australia have isolated the genes for sandalwood oil and lodged a patent for the process.
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Centuries-old Balinese tradition at UWA
Thursday, 12 August 2010
A 400 year-old Balinese painting tradition will be workshopped at The University of Western Australia during an art exhibition that will officially open on Indonesian Independence Day.
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UWA to celebrate life and work of Randolph Stow
Thursday, 12 August 2010
The life and work of West Australian poet and novelist Randolph Stow will be celebrated at a memorial service to be held at The University of Western Australia later this month.
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UWA welcomes research grants from state and industry
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
West Australian industry and the State Government have contributed more than $22 million to a series of research projects that won Federal Government funding in the latest round of linkage grants for The University of Western Australia.
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2010 Shann Memorial Lecture: Glenn Stevens, Governor, RBA
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School is pleased to announce that the 2010 Shann Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Bumper week of science celebration at UWA
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
To celebrate National Science Week from 14–22 August, The University of Western Australia is hosting a number of public and schools events. Some include:
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2010 Shann Memorial Lecture: Glenn Stevens, Governor, RBA
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
The University of Western Australia Business School is pleased to announce that the 2010 Shann Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Music's scholarship winners
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
UWA Music graduate Andrew Cichy has
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Postgraduate student achievements
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
This year, our postgraduate students have received a number of awards.
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Undergraduate student achievements
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
The School of Music at UWA has produced 11 of the 55 talented young
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Auditions for 2011 entry
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Auditions for 2011 entry into the School of Music will be held from Monday 11 October to Sunday 31 October 2010.
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Australian growers to benefit from nation-wide weed assault
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Grain growers around the nation will benefit from the new Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) based at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Law students take home gold and silver
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Law students at The University of Western Australia have taken the honours in the nation's most prestigious essay contest for tertiary students - the Governor-General's Undergraduate Essay Competition.
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UWA student wins national Law student of the year
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
A final-year Law student at The University of Western Australia has been named Law Student of the Year at the inaugural 2010 Lawyers Weekly Icon Awards.
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Susan Gourvenec and Noel Boylan promoted
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
COFS is pleased to offer our congratulations to Professor Susan Gourvenec and Assistant Professor Noel Boylan on their recently announced promotions.
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Changes to student payments
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Important changes to Youth Allowance and other student payments came into effect in April and July 2010.
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Two sides of the same coin
Monday, 9 August 2010
In the minds of many academics pure science and applied research are worlds apart.
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Did you hear? Tinnitus may be curable
Monday, 9 August 2010
Beethoven suffered from it. Soldiers are more likely to get it than any other group. And rock concerts and iPods could cause it.
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New units tackle world futures
Monday, 9 August 2010
Integrated Human Studies units developed at UWA will examine the complex problems facing the world this century, and tap into the energy of incoming students.
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Happy campers
Monday, 9 August 2010
‘LOVED IT SO MUCH!!', ‘It was amazing and one of the best experiences in my life. So sad to leave. Thank you.', ‘It was AWESOME!!!'
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A Day in the Life of a Business School Student
Monday, 9 August 2010
Last month, the UWA Business School was abuzz with creative thinking from 100 WA secondary students.
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Punching above our weight
Monday, 9 August 2010
Outstanding UWA staff have attracted almost $100 million for research in the past few weeks - an excellent result.
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Sing and dance your way to knowledge
Monday, 9 August 2010
When the University's new Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) starts next year, it will be front up, hands on and sing out.
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The University of Western Australia - a leading University
Friday, 6 August 2010
New ratings of Australian universities have confirmed The University of Western Australia's position as the premier University in the State and one of the best Universities in Australia.
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Engineering funding from ALTC
Friday, 6 August 2010
UWA's latest grant winners for funding from the Australian
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New survey to update health of neighbourhoods
Friday, 6 August 2010
Six years after a ground-breaking project to study the health and wellbeing of 1,800 people moving into new housing estates in the Perth metropolitan area, researchers from The University of Western Australia will be back out in the field again early next year to re-interview residents on how they feel about their neighbourhoods in 2011.
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Guest speakers highlight WA’s marine issues at the Coastal and Ocean Industry Forum
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Over seventy representatives of government and industry, and scientists attended the Coastal and Ocean Industry Forum, organised by The UWA Oceans Institute at The University Club on July 27.
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Liquid gold under the microscope at UWA
Thursday, 5 August 2010
In a world first, researchers at The University of Western Australia have isolated the genes for sandalwood oil and lodged a patent for the process.
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Expert to discuss future of coral reefs
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Premier's Fellow and research leader at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute, Professor Malcolm McCulloch, will examine the future of coral reefs at a free public lecture.
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Get the drum on UWA at Open Day
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Find out everything you need to know about The University of Western Australia at the 2010 Open Day on Sunday, August 15.
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UWA students experience the lands and lives of people in the Pilbara
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Being a student at UWA provides you with the foundations and support to be able to take on absolutely anything. When an interesting idea or possibly rewarding concept comes to mind, you should take hold of it and run, run, run!
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China's best young English-speakers visit UWA
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Twenty-four high school students from middle and foreign language schools in China are visiting The University of Western Australia next week.
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Jonathan Holloway appointed as Perth Festival Artistic Director 2012-2015
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
The director of one of the UK's largest and most vibrant arts festivals has been appointed as artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival, founded by The University of Western Australia.
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Campus Plan 2010
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
The University of Western Australia is seeking public comment to assist in the development of Campus Plan 2010 - its key planning document for the next decade and beyond.
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Moriarty nominated as Indonesian Ambassador
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
The effort to tackle terrorism and people smuggling will be at the forefront of issues facing UWA graduate Greg Moriarty who has been nominated as Australia's next ambassador to Indonesia.
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Find your direction at UWA Open Day
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Our quest to understand the universe; the risk to the sustainability of the great Australian dream; and working as a journalist in a rapidly changing environment are just some of the compelling talks to be presented at The University of Western Australia's annual Open Day on Sunday, August 15.
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Lessons from parrots' vision to help human eyesight
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
The apparent ability of long-lived parrots to see ultraviolet light without sustaining eye damage could provide new insights into UV protection in humans.
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Deep-water project to provide safe, clean energy
Monday, 2 August 2010
The world's multi-billion dollar oil and gas industries will benefit from a new research project aimed at securing long-term, safer and cleaner forms of energy.
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Do you have students who are eligible to apply through the UWay scheme?
Monday, 2 August 2010
UWay is a scheme which allows TEE students, whose academic achievements have been adversely affected by certain disadvantages including regional isolation, to apply for special entry to an undergraduate degree course at UWA.
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New teacher’s resources
Monday, 2 August 2010
UWA has some updated information for your students.
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Residential college living at UWA
Monday, 2 August 2010
Choosing where to live is an important decision for every student and UWA has five residential colleges which help eliminate the pressure of living away from home.
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2010 Career Adviser’s Day
Monday, 2 August 2010
Last month UWA held its biennial event for Career Advisers. The aim of this day is to give Career Advisers throughout the State an opportunity to find out more information about UWA courses, our on-site residential accommodation, student services and the career prospects of our graduates.
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Scholarships & Awards
Monday, 2 August 2010
UWA offers a range of scholarships and awards for students.
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Free high tech teaching resources for science teachers
Monday, 2 August 2010
Responding to a demand from science teachers, the Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) has developed a new 3D online and CD resource for biology and chemistry students.
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Professional development courses for teachers
Monday, 2 August 2010
The Graduate School of Education offers a number of professional development courses which can be taken independently from an accredited degree for teachers wanting to further their knowledge.
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Innovative challenge to reduce carbon emissions
Friday, 30 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolPeople often say that the solution to climate change has to start with governments and corporations taking decisive action.
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Do Australian native legumes have potential as grain crops?
Friday, 30 July 2010
A one-day workshop was held at UWA on 28 June 2010 to examine whether Australian native herbaceous legumes have potential to be developed as grain legumes crops. Australian native legumes are likely to include species well adapted to low and variable rainfall and poorly fertile soils.
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Law School students take out 1st and 2nd prizes in the Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition
Thursday, 29 July 2010
First Prize was awarded to Peter Congdon (University of Western Australia), who wrote an essay discussing the role of the Crown in today’s working Australian Constitution.
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UWA Students Global Winners in Google Online Marketing Challenge
Thursday, 29 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolA team of students from The University of Western Australia Business School has been named the 2010 global winners of the Google Online Marketing Challenge.
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UWA pesticide leaching learning workshop
Thursday, 29 July 2010
A better understanding of pesticides and the risks associated with their routine application to vegetation in Western Australian urban, natural and agricultural environments will improve the management of potential public health and environmental risks.
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West Perth: Mining's Silicon Valley
Thursday, 29 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolPrior to the global financial crisis, or GFC, as it came to be known, Western Australia was riding high on the back of the resources boom.
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Malaysian connection for future focused courses
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Professor Neville Bruce, director of the Centre for Integrated Human Studies, will address Malaysian educators next week about future focused courses.
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Shaun Collin's article "Decoding the great white mind" as appeared in The Age on 26 July 2010
Thursday, 29 July 2010
An article written by Geoff Maslen titled "Decoding the great white mind" appeared in The Age Newspaper on Monday July 26th 2010.
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UWA team in world robot challenge
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
A team led by The University of Western Australia is one of six international finalists in a challenge to develop the next generation of fully autonomous robots that could undertake dangerous missions in hostile environments.
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New Integrated Human Studies first-year units available in 2011
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
First-year units in Integrated Human Studies will be available at The University of Western Australia in 2011.
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Help us test our web page design and receive a Coles/Myer voucher
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
To help us gather information on how ‘usable' our design is we will be asking you to complete a number of tasks and while completing them, provide verbal feedback. We're testing our design, not your ability to complete the tasks!
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UWA to host science festival in Malaysia
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
As part of National Science Week, The University of Western Australia will present a science festival in Malaysia: Science for Our Future.
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Education holds key to boosting agriculture
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
(Edited extract from speech by Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor, delivered at:The UWA Institute of Agriculture 2010 Industry Forum, 16 July 2010)
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High-quality staff ensure high-quality University
Monday, 26 July 2010
Good and effective teachers inspire a passion for learning, light the fire of intellectual endeavour and motivate their students to pursue knowledge.
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Chemistry in the Courtroom
Monday, 26 July 2010
At the conclusion of a report on a patent litigation involving the drug Viagra, The Economist quoted one of the attorneys involved as saying, “Forget horse racing, patent litigation is the true sport of kings.”
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Find your direction at UWA Open Day
Monday, 26 July 2010
Wondering what to do when you finish school?
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Waste becomes a way of life
Monday, 26 July 2010
Tens of thousands of poverty-stricken people in poor countries scrounge from rubbish dumps to stay alive.
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Door-to-door deception hurts refugees
Monday, 26 July 2010
Refugees and migrants are being taken for a ride by unscrupulous phone plan sales people.
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The inspired becomes inspiring
Monday, 26 July 2010
As a teenager, Richard Hobbs was inspired by American biologist Paul Ehrlich but, 40 years on, he wonders if any lessons on sustainability have been learned.
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Bob White to launch 'John Keats: A Literary Life
Friday, 23 July 2010
Winthrop Professor Bob White from English and Cultural Studies and also Westerly Centre Board Member will launch his book John Keats: A Literary Life on Thursday 5th August at Hampstead, UK.
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Christian Spirituality in a Post-Modern World
Friday, 23 July 2010
Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University, Fr. Borys Gudziak, will visit UWA next week to speak about the work of the Ukrainian Catholic University in post-Soviet Ukraine and on the broader theme of the place of Christian Spirituality in a post-Modern world.
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Five UWAP authors to present at Melbourne Writers' Festival
Thursday, 22 July 2010
UWA Publishing is delighted to have five writers in the Melbourne Writers' Festival in August.
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UWA Law student works as intern for the UN Advisor on Human Trafficking
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Earlier this year Amy Barber, UWA Law graduate, moved to Geneva in Switzerland to work as the intern for the Advisor on Human Trafficking, Mariana Katzarova, at the United Nations in the Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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UWA defence researchers in Eureka finals
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Research projects from The University of Western Australia that are developing strategies for Australia's defence and national security were today named as national finalists in the 21st Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Words and pictures inspire winning music
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
A string quartet commemorating controversial Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954) has won its composer a place at the Australian String Quartet's National Composer's Forum in Adelaide.
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Cosmetic boss to speak at Women's Trust lunch
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Graduate of The University of Western Australia and founder of cosmetics company Mecca Cosmetica, Ms Jo Horgan, will be guest speaker at the eighth UWA Centenary Trust for Women's annual lunch.
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Bugs in the system save environment and money
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Previously unknown species of bacteria are helping reduce the environmental impacts of alumina and aluminium production and saving the industries millions of dollars, a researcher at The University of Western Australia has found.
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Professor David Yermack on Finance, Fashion and the First Lady at UWA Business School
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
UWA Business School
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Great Southern, great science, great conference
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Visiting and local scientists revealed some of the research priorities that affect the Great Southern and South Coast at The Great Southern Great Science symposium.
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Researchers win $9 million for national centres of excellence
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have received more than $9 million in Federal funding to focus on Aboriginal health, asbestos-related diseases and early childhood respiratory disease.
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Mining fiscal reform: an update
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Times of rapid fiscal policy changes
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UWA researchers unravel North West Shelf seabed
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Pioneering researchers from the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) are developing new benchmarks for deep water engineering and exploration to unravel the complexities and unique characteristics of the North West Shelf ocean floor.
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Visiting Chinese students strengthen ties with UWA
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Five students from one of China's top universities will spend six weeks at The University of Western Australia as part of an inter-university inaugural research training program.
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Pure science and applied research are ‘two sides of the same coin’
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
In the minds of many academics pure science and applied research are worlds apart, yet an applied research centre at The University of Western Australia last year produced a third of the University's publications in the top international journals Nature and Science, all from industry co-founded projects, demonstrating that astute research project design can satisfy both academic and industry priorities.
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EndNote X4 available for Office 2010 users
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
UWA staff and students can now download EndNote X4 (for Windows) from the Software Download site. This new version has been made available for Office 2010 users as EndNote X3 is not compatible with Word 2010.
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Another winner from the Albany Centre
Monday, 19 July 2010
A passion for natural resource management and environmental sustainability led UWA Albany Centre
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Child health PhD student wins three-minute test
Monday, 19 July 2010
Paediatrics and child health PhD student Balarka Banerjee will be travelling to the University of Queensland in September to represent The University of Western Australia in the Trans-Tasman Three Minute Thesis challenge after being awarded the University title.
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Researchers win funding for national centres of excellence
Monday, 19 July 2010
The University of Western Australia's child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley and respiratory disease specialists Professor Bruce Robinson and Professor Stephen Stick will lead three new Centres for Research Excellence.
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UWA Albany to expand
Monday, 19 July 2010
Planning is well underway for the new UWA Albany Sciences Building. The University of Western Australia facility will provide much needed teaching and laboratory space for research staff and students.
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Library Orientation Semester 2
Monday, 19 July 2010
The UWA Library will be running several programs over the coming weeks to welcome new students and staff to the University.
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UWA to lead world-class research
Friday, 16 July 2010
The University of Western Australia is leading or collaborating in more than half of Australia's new Centres of Excellence announced by the Federal Government.
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The UWA Oceans Institute congratulates the two finalist in the Three Minute Thesis competition
Friday, 16 July 2010
Ryan Kempster and Janelle Braithwaite were two of nine Postgraduate Students shortlisted to present at the University wide Three Minute Thesis Competition finals held on July 15th.
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Students win $7500 scholarship
Friday, 16 July 2010
COFS congratulates Rong Chen, Chengcai Luo, Amin Rismanchian and Youhu Zhang for being awarded top-up scholarships of $7500 from The Australia-China Natural Gas Technology Partnership Fund.
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Writing it Down: How Reflection Helped Stressed Vets
Friday, 16 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolAlmost everyone has a story of workplace stress.
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COFS awarded ARC Centre of Excellence
Friday, 16 July 2010
COFS are part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Geotechnical Science and Engineering for Geotechnical Science and Engineering in collaboration with The University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong.
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Pilbara Year 10s check out UWA
Friday, 16 July 2010
Sixty Year 10 students from six Pilbara secondary schools will find out next week if tertiary study is an option for them when they attend a camp at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - July 2010
Friday, 16 July 2010
Processing of Phase 2 course development proposals
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Project to help refugees and migrants avoid phone trap
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Refugees and recent migrants in Perth trapped in unwanted telecommunications deals is the subject of a joint research project between the Edmund Rice Centre, Mirrabooka and the Centre for Consumer Research at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA to provide high-quality early childhood teachers
Thursday, 15 July 2010
In a move to enhance the quality of education for four to six year-old children, The University of Western Australia will offer a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) from 2011.
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UWA Business School Professor wins Pearson Prize for Virtual World Study
Thursday, 15 July 2010
UWA Business School
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Message from the Dean
Thursday, 15 July 2010
The Business School is currently readying itself for the biggest academic changes in UWA's 100-year history.
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John Mateer - Interview
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
John Mateer, Westerly Honorary Research Associate, was recently interviewed as part of The South Project.
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Green light for future farms’ climate change research
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
The Future Farm Industries CRC has secured an extra $700,000 for researchers at the University of Western Australia, CSIRO and the Department of Agriculture to further investigate drought hardy and carbon conscious grazing systems.
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Indigenous school students follow the dream
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
An activity encouraging debate about clean water and social justice, designing a racing car, and plastering a limb are some of the varied projects on offer at The University of Western Australia during this week's Indigenous secondary school students' camps.
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Boost to UWA research collaborations with India
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
The latest boost to University of Western Australia researchers working with their Indian counterparts on cutting-edge research will further strengthen bilateral relations between Australia and India.
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UWA technology to measure threats to Italian lake
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
A system developed at The University of Western Australia will be deployed at picturesque Lake Iseo in the alpine Lombardy region of northern Italy to enable an international team to determine the effects of climate and land-use change.
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Who will fill the geoscience workforce supply gap?
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
In an article for the American Chemical Society, two researchers from the American Geological Institute have examined how the US geoscience industry will meet increased demand for geoscientists.
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SIFE UWA: 2010 Qantas SIFE Australia Champions
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
UWA Business School
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Mental health 'thermometer' to save lives
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
A collaborative project between researchers at The University of Western Australia and Perth Clinic could lower rates of self-harm and suicide in mental health in-patients, potentially saving more than 600 lives every year.
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More than investigating science
Monday, 12 July 2010
More than 450 high school students from nine Perth metro schools participating in science investigation means much more than just science - it is building knowledge for the future.
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Visit the Library on Open Day
Monday, 12 July 2010
Coming to the UWA Open Day on Sunday 15th August? Visit any one of the seven UWA subject libraries to see what it's like to be a university student (you'll spend a lot of time in the library as a student!).
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SIFE Students Help Family Businesses
Friday, 9 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolFive family businesses that were assisted by The University of Western Australia SIFE students won or finished as finalists in their categories at the WA Family Business Australia (FBA) Awards in May.
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UWA Business School Team Face Real-Life Investment Banking Challenge
Friday, 9 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolFour UWA Business School students recently got a taste of life in investment banking when they were flown to UBS' Sydney offices to compete in the national finals of the UBS Investment Banking Challenge.
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Brain study may help conserve sharks
Friday, 9 July 2010
A greater understanding of shark senses may prevent sharks being accidentally killed in commercial fishing operations, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Business School Offers New Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
Friday, 9 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolFrom 2011, the Centre for Social Impact and the UWA Business School will be offering a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact.
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Events Round-Up
Friday, 9 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolBreakfast by the Bay: Winthrop Professor Richard WellerWinthrop Professor Richard Weller, Discipline Chair of Landscape Architecture at UWA, delivered a lecture on urbanism and Western Australia's future in the region.
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To Quota or not to Quota: Women in Leadership
Friday, 9 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolThere are very few women in top leadership roles.
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Education Professor one of six great teachers keeping UWA on track
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Six staff from The University of Western Australia have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning in today’s Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) awards.
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Centre staff and students are winners
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Three of the Centre's staff and students have won recognition for their excellent work.
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Women on Boards: Where Are They?
Thursday, 8 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolOnly an Accounting and Finance Professor could make an argument for rational discrimination, and that's exactly what Winthrop Professor Ray da Silva Rosa does in a new study examining the lack of women directors on Australian company boards.
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Brainy WA kids expand their hemispheres
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Sixty of the brightest Year 10 students from city and country WA will test their knowledge of the brain when they take part in the WA final of the fourth national Australian Brain Bee Challenge held at The University of Western Australia soon.
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More than investigating science
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
For more than 450 high school students from nine Perth metro schools participating in science investigation means much more than just science - it is building knowledge for the future.
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New link found between testosterone and frailty
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
A new study indicates a link between low levels of testosterone and frailty in older men.
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More than investigating science
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
More than 450 high school students from nine Perth metro schools participating in science investigation means much more than just science - it is building knowledge for the future.
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Great teachers keep UWA on track
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Six staff from The University of Western Australia have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to student learning in the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) awards.
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"Strategic Writing for Quality Journals"- Oceans Insititute writing seminars continue
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Tim Pitman (Research Development Officer) continued the series of seminars for the staff and students of The UWA Oceans Institute held on Friday 2nd July. He provided an overview of what ‘quality' is, who it is defining quality, and how to identify quality journals for publication of your research.
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Plant nutrition expert wins international recognition
Monday, 5 July 2010
A researcher from The University of Western Australia whose work has had a positive impact on agriculture and land rehabilitation in Australia and around the world, Winthrop Professor Zdenko (Zed) Rengel, has been awarded a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.
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Plant nutrition expert wins international recognition
Monday, 5 July 2010
A researcher from The University of Western Australia whose work has had a positive impact on agriculture and land rehabilitation in Australia and around the world, Winthrop Professor Zdenko (Zed) Rengel, has been awarded a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.
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Re-Thinking Market Efficiency in Accounting and Finance
Monday, 5 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolTwo distinguished University of Western Australia alumni will be among the guest speakers at the upcoming Accounting and Finance Forum.
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UWA researchers to identify best practice for co-ops
Monday, 5 July 2010
A group of The University of Western Australia Business School researchers will spend the next three years investigating the co-operative enterprise business model with the aim of learning more about the factors that influence its sustainability and competitiveness.
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Indigenous school students at uni for the holidays
Monday, 5 July 2010
More than 80 Indigenous students in Years 9 to 12 will spend some of their school holidays at University instead of relaxing at home.
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Co-operative Enterprise Researchers Awarded ARC Grant
Monday, 5 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolA group of The University of Western Australia Business School researchers has just been awarded an Australian Research Council grant under the Innovation Australia Linkage Projects scheme.
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Breaking the Habit of Problem Gambling
Monday, 5 July 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe recent Productivity Commission report into gambling has found that between 80,000 and 160,000 Australian adults have severe gambling problems, while another 350,000 are at moderate risk.
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Accommodation scams target students
Friday, 2 July 2010
Accommodation scammers may be targeting students looking for accommodation in and around Perth.
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Resources Super Profit Tax - The case for a small gold mine in WA
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Associate Professor Pietro Guj from the Centre for Exploration Targeting (a joint UWA/Curtin initiative) has released a quantitative analysis outlining the impact of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's version of the Resources Super Profit Tax (RSPT) for a small gold mine in W.A.
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Limina Conference - Interview with Philip Mead
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Winthrop Professor, Philip Mead, the Chair of Australian literature was recently interviewed for the Limina Conference and also was invited to launch the Limina journal 2/6/10 at UWA.
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Black holes and Gingin bush lab a big chance for Indian interns
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Four young interns from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, are spending 10 weeks at The University of Western Australia's Gravitational Wave Research Laboratories and the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin working on what is described as physics' most exciting frontier.
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The Roots of Diplomacy
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Career diplomat and University of Western Australia alumni Sue Boyd will return to UWA next week to deliver the second annual UWA Historical Society lecture.
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Tea tree oil offers hope to skin cancer patients
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Tea tree oil may be used in future as a fast, cheap, safe and effective treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers and precancerous lesions, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Climate change sceptics under fire
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Some of The University of Western Australia's top scientists challenged the myths and misconceptions about climate change at a forum at the University last night.
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Blogs and Binge Drinking: New Research Reveals Teenagers' Attitudes
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
UWA Business SchoolHow do you stop teenagers from binge drinking? It's a question that has long caused government and public health bodies great concern.
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Heating Up: The Three Minute Thesis Competition
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
UWA Business SchoolLast week, 13 postgraduate Business School students battled it out in the Three Minute Thesis Inaugural Competition.
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WIFLI Soars in Queen's Entrepreneurs' Competition
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well among students at UWA.
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Go online for new rules from ancient laws
Monday, 28 June 2010
The internet is changing the way the ancient religion of Islam is being practised.
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UWA Albany award winner
Monday, 28 June 2010
When Albany student Janet Scanlan started her degree eight years ago she never imagined that she would find herself her combing through FBI files in pursuit of a murderer.
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Rural health doctor honoured
Monday, 28 June 2010
In last Monday's Queen's Birthday Honours List Professor Geoff Riley from UWA Albany was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
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Patent for potent perfume
Monday, 28 June 2010
Move over Spice Girls.
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Study finds antidepressants not working in older men
Monday, 28 June 2010
A recently published study in the journal PLoS-One has found that more than half of older men who use antidepressant medication or psychotherapy are not responding to treatment.
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Prehistoric sexual preferences
Monday, 28 June 2010
The phenomenon of males comparing their attributes to those of other males is millions of years old, according to a new study. Flying reptiles and fin-backed ancestors of modern mammals developed body traits for the purpose of sexual selection.
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Jury research an open (then shut) case
Monday, 28 June 2010
At the end of a court case, everybody wants to hear what the jury has to say.
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Increasing the impact of the Force
Monday, 28 June 2010
While the rest of the world is engrossed in soccer, a UWA Masters student is already focusing on next season's rugby.
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Cold and flu pill closer to the counter
Monday, 28 June 2010
A phase two clinical trial of a potential cold and flu treatment has proved interferon alphas to have a significant effect on preventing and moderating winter flu.
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The worthwhile study of humanities
Monday, 28 June 2010
At a time when science, politics finance and sport dominate the headlines it was pleasing to see one of our graduates publicy extolling the value of an arts degree across the professions.
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It's a Deal: UWA Business School Students Winners in J.P. Morgan Portfolio
Friday, 25 June 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe University of Western Australia Commerce student Nathan Howe has won first place in the 2010 J.
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - June 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010
Marketing and communication activities
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UWA biographer sheds new light on a bright poetic star
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Reading the textbooks studied by Romantic poet John Keats during his years as a medical student at Guy's Hospital, London, gave an academic from The University of Western Australia a fresh perspective on the poet's work.
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UWA wins $8.04M in research funding
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Significant new research funding to The University of Western Australia will underpin the University's commitment to tackle the big issues facing the community.
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Two honorary research fellows appointed - John Mateer and Marc Wohling
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The Westerly Centre is pleased to announce the re-appointment of an Honorary Research Associate with the Westerly Centre in the School of Social and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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2010 NSW Premier's Prize for literary scholarship - awarded to Philip Mead
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Professor Philip Mead, Chair of Australian Literature and ALTC project leader, has won the prestigious 2010 New South Wales Premier's Prize for Literary Scholarship.
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UWA ecologist to receive gold medal
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The University of Western Australia's Professor Richard Hobbs is to be awarded the 2010 Ecological Society of Australia Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the study of ecology in Australia.
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Half would pay for recycled water
Monday, 21 June 2010
In an online survey seeking information on Perth people's preference for expanding the drinking water supply through a second desalination scheme or a recycled water scheme, a natural resource economist postgraduate student at The University of Western Australia found that Perth's population was split into two camps.
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Half would pay for recycled water
Monday, 21 June 2010
In an online survey seeking information on Perth people’s preference for expanding the drinking water supply through a second desalination scheme or a recycled water scheme, a natural resource economist postgraduate student at The University of Western Australia found that Perth’s population was split into two camps.
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Students raise 8000 Cans for the Hungry
Monday, 21 June 2010
UWA Business School
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Campus art project celebrates UWA centenary
Friday, 18 June 2010
The University of Western Australia's Cultural Precinct is inviting artists to submit proposals for a project to mark UWA's centenary celebrations as part of the Perth International Arts Festival 2011.
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UWA campus recognised in Heritage Awards
Friday, 18 June 2010
The University of Western Australia was highly commended for its outstanding contribution to heritage at the recent Western Australian Heritage Awards.
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Banksia exhibition highlights Australia's extraordinary floral diversity
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A new photographic exhibition of native flora will open at The University Club Gallery on July 2.
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Biography of award-winning Australian author shortlisted for national award
Thursday, 17 June 2010
UWA Publishing author Brian Dibble has been shortlisted for the 2010 National Biography Award for his biography of prominent WA writer, Elizabeth Jolley.
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UWA Publishing book recognised for use of state archival sources
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A book telling the history of the Noongar people and their survival has won the 2010 Margaret Medcalf Award.
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Award-winning book of poetry shortlisted for national award
Thursday, 17 June 2010
The Darwin Poems, written by acclaimed poet Emily Ballou, has been shortlisted for the Australian Literature Society Gold Medal (ALS Gold Medal).
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Stem cell breakthrough offers new hope for lung disease patients
Thursday, 17 June 2010
For the first time researchers have found a type of stem cell that could prove crucial in reducing injury and scarring in the lung and even generate new lung cells.
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Janelle Braithwaite and Ryan Kempster selected as semi-finalists in the UWA Three Minute Thesis Competition
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Two PhD students from the Oceans Institute competed in the first round of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences heat of the UWA's inaugural Three Minute Thesis Competition held on Tuesday 15th June. Twelve students competed in this first round.
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Jorg Imberger to advise BP on Gulf oil spill
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Professor Jörg Imberger, Director of the Centre for Water Research and Professor of Environmental Engineering at The University of Western Australia, is one of six internationally recognised scientific experts who will serve on an independent Advisory Council set up by BP in response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Showtime for UWA agriculture postgrads
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Eight University of Western Australia (UWA) postgraduate students presented diverse PhD research projects at The UWA Institute of Agriculture ‘Frontiers in Agriculture Postgraduate Showcase 2010’, proving to an audience of farmers, academics, scientists, industry and government representatives that agriculture’s future is in very capable hands.
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WA researchers find new genetic link for schizophrenia
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Western Australian patients have helped local researchers discover a new genetic link for schizophrenia.
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Parasite ID to save WA's honeybee industry
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Beekeepers and leading bee experts have come together at The University of Western Australia to tackle the global decline of honeybees and the parasites that have the potential to destroy the industry.
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Climate change scepticism under the spotlight
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Some of The University of Western Australia's top scientists will discuss the current debate about whether climate change is real and answer questions at a public forum on Monday, 28 June.
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Indigenous students make plans for future
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
More than 300 Indigenous secondary school students will meet at The University of Western Australia's Business School on Monday to begin planning their future with the help of representatives from 30 businesses, government departments, TAFEs and universities.
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Parasite ID to save WA’S honeybee industry
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Beekeepers and leading bee experts have come together at The University of Western Australia to tackle the global decline of honeybees and the parasites that have the potential to destroy the industry.
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Building resilience in times of change was the topic of two of the Lunchbox sessions held at the Oceans Institute.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Helen Close performance and lifestyle coach presented two workshops on building resilience in times of change: Strategies to reduce stress and enhance performance and lifestyle.
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Debbie Thackray presents the first of a series of writing workshops for the Oceans Institute
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Debbie Thackray FECM Research Development Officer held the first of a series of writing workshops for the Oceans Institute staff and students on preparing for ARC Linkage Grants.
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UWA campus alive with the arts this winter
Monday, 14 June 2010
The University of Western Australia will be packed with public events for WINTERArts during the July mid-semester break.
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Graduates and staff live up to high expectations
Monday, 14 June 2010
It is said that high achievement takes place in the framework of high expectation. If we measure the success of our University by the success of our graduates and staff then we can all be proud following the accolades of the past few weeks.
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“Want a job in my lab? Can you cook?”
Monday, 14 June 2010
How many chefs can tell you that sticky rice is deficient in the gene for granule bound starch synthase? Or that germinating bean sprouts are busy converting fat to sugar through the glyoxylate cycle?
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A huge challenge to help the smallest babies.
Monday, 14 June 2010
After winning a Rhodes Scholarship and enduring the successful struggle for life by his premature baby daughter, Scott Draper is about to take another huge challenge.
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UWA postgraduate student and teacher selected to represent Western Australia on the "It IS Rocket Science! Teacher Trip to Japan"
Monday, 14 June 2010
Marina Pitts, of the Graduate School of Education, has been selected as one of two, Western Australian science teacher representatives to visit Japan thanks to the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Australia Japan Foundation.
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Having fun with the language wins top spots
Monday, 14 June 2010
Two UWA students are the ‘golden boys' of a national Mandarin-speaking competition.
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Simple but expensive solution to Busselton’s smelly seaweed
Monday, 14 June 2010
Stinking mountains of rotting seagrass have made life miserable for hundreds of Busselton residents for many years.
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Metcalfe bids 'friendly' farewell
Friday, 11 June 2010
One of the driving forces behind Australian theatre for nearly half a century is about to retire to England - but not before treating local audiences one last time.
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UWA launches new networking site - alumniConnect
Friday, 11 June 2010
The University of Western Australia has launched a new networking website to enable its graduates to develop greater professional and social links with the University and its alumni.
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Water and a sense of place: public lecture at UWA
Friday, 11 June 2010
Sue Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, will return to her alma mater this week to deliver the annual George Seddon lecture.
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Graduate School of Education Prize Giving Ceremony
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The 2010 Graduate School of Education, Prize Giving Ceremony was held on Tuesday May 18 at the University Club of Western Australia.
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Centre to study our unique marine estate
Thursday, 10 June 2010
A new $63 million Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre based at The University of Western Australia will boost marine science capacity in Australia, according to UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson.
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New rapid, effective system for monitoring mosquito-borne disease
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Mosquitoes' appetite for sugar has been exploited to provide vital information about the spread of the diseases they carry in a simple, effective test developed by a researcher at The University of Western Australia and colleagues in Harvey, WA, and Queensland.
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Fremantle Port dredging in the spotlight
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The spill resulting from the dredging of Fremantle Port is the subject of a free public forum tomorrow.
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Super telescope funding targets UWA’s geothermal research
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Researchers from The University of Western Australia will benefit from $47.3 million in Federal Government funding for the development of solar and geothermal technologies to support Australia's bid to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor to head worldwide network
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson has been appointed Chair of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) board.
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Campus building to honour Vice-Regal couple
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The outstanding contribution of Dr Ken Michael, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Julie Michael to The University of Western Australia was recognised today with the naming of a building in their honour.
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UWA establishes religion and globalisation initiative
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
The University of Western Australia will contribute to global discussion on the role of religion in the world through a new initiative.
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Scientists reveal deep sea mysteries of the Perth Canyon
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Never before seen images of marine life deep inside the Perth Canyon, 22km west of Rottnest Island, were revealed today by scientists at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Marine Futures and School of Plant Biology, and CSIRO.
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Ocean glider completes first voyage
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
An ocean seaglider that is helping revolutionise ocean observations and climate science has completed its first successful deployment in the Southern Ocean.
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New hope for breast cancer patients
Monday, 7 June 2010
A new technique for administering breast cancer radiotherapy is more effective, more accessible, less expensive and less time-consuming for the patients, according to an international study run jointly by The University of Western Australia and international research clinicians and that included breast cancer sufferers in WA.
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Extended Library opening hours during exam period
Monday, 7 June 2010
The UWA Library has extended opening hours over the examination period, from Monday 31 May until Friday 19 June. To find out when your Subject Library is open please visit our opening hours webpage.
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Perth's grand canyon revealed, deep beneath the waves
Friday, 4 June 2010
The mysteries of the Perth Canyon, carved millions of years ago by the Swan River but now submerged deep beneath the waves 22 kilometres west of Rottnest Island, have been caught on camera for the first time by scientists at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Marine Futures and CSIRO.
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Winthrop Professor Dennis Haskell on UWA graduate Randolph Stow
Thursday, 3 June 2010
One of Randolph Stow's poems is titled "The Land's Meaning", and all his work might be interpreted as searching for this, suggests Winthrop Professor Dennis Haskell, of UWA's School of English and Cultural Studies. Professor Haskell is also Chair of the Australia Council Literature Board.
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Six UWA Marine Science students have been selected to undertake the ANNiMS Scientific Diving Course
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Six UWA Marine Science students have been selected to undertake the ANNiMS Scientific Diving Course to be run in January or February 2011.
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Healthy Mother Infant Relationship: Assessment of risk in women with serious mental illness
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Research into attachment between infants and their mothers indicates that it is protective against poor developmental outcomes.
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Research identifies health trends among heroin users
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
The Australasian College of Emergency Medicine has released latest research lead by University of Western Australia Emergency Medicine specialists that identifies young heroin users and women, more than men, as high users of acute hospital care services.
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UWA architecture competition designed to aid international crisis areas
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Graduate architects and designers are invited to create an innovative, easily constructed shelter for remote communities affected by natural disaster as part of The University of Western Australia's 2010 Pavilion Project Design Competition.
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UWA graduates to tackle English Channel
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Six young Australian men, including four graduates from The University of Western Australia, are planning to swim 34km across the English Channel in July to raise funds for a charity that is close to their hearts.
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UWA staff and graduates win WA Citizen of the Year Awards
Monday, 31 May 2010
Staff and graduates of The University of Western Australia have been honoured at the 2010 Western Australian Citizen of the Year Awards.
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Yes We Can: The Let's Can Hunger Challenge at UWA
Monday, 31 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolEvery day, one million Australian children do not get enough food.
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Software makes searching simpler
Monday, 31 May 2010
Mineral exploration companies around the world are trying out new software developed at UWA which makes exploration over large areas more effective and more efficient.
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Thinking hard makes learning easier
Monday, 31 May 2010
A partnership with UWA’s Graduate School of Education has turned a modest rural high school into a high achieving institution.
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‘Seven Sisters’ join to shine more brightly
Monday, 31 May 2010
As we move forward with our ambitious international agenda, we are mindful of the need to continue to measure our performance against the best in the world.
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UWA students win Step Up for MS
Monday, 31 May 2010
Students from The University of Western Australia have again proved they are the fastest stair climbers, winning yesterday's Step Up for MS Stair Climb.
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Autism: is the problem too much maleness?
Monday, 31 May 2010
People make jokes about ‘too much testosterone’ in boys’ schools or football clubs.
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How we feel can change our lives
Monday, 31 May 2010
“Our emotions shape nearly everything we do …”
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Have your say about student IT needs
Monday, 31 May 2010
The Information Services Division - of which the Library is part - is gathering information about the learning-related information technology (IT) needs of students at UWA.
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The Indirect Effects of Junk Food Advertising
Monday, 31 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolProfessor Simone Pettigrew, from the UWA Business School, is passionate about improving public health.
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Edward Altman: The Man Who Loves Bankruptcy
Friday, 28 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolEvery time the world encounters another bankruptcy, 2010 NWQ Visiting at the UWA Business School Professor Edward Altman sits back with his wife and pops open another champagne bottle.
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Awards haul for UWA marine images
Friday, 28 May 2010
Extraordinary marine images captured by researchers from The University of Western Australia off the State's southern coastline have featured in winning entries in a leading international communications competition.
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What women (who wear wool) want
Friday, 28 May 2010
Aiming to provide the Australian wool industry with information about what potential buyers of wool clothing want, a team at The University of Western Australia is researching the intentions of ethical consumers around the world.
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UWA expert tells the world to get a move on
Friday, 28 May 2010
A researcher from The University of Western Australia who is Chair of the Global Advocacy Council for Physical Activity launched the world's first charter for physical activity at a recent international conference held in Toronto, Canada and attended by representatives from more than 80 nations.
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Weed seed destructor set to strike in wheatbelt
Thursday, 27 May 2010
A weed seed destructor invented by a Darkan farmer and further developed by the WA Herbicide Resistance Initiative (WAHRI) at The University of Western Australia is set to be trialled this harvest.
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Infecting staff with the student engagement virus
Thursday, 27 May 2010
More than $212,000 has been allocated to The University of Western Australia and partner institutions for a project that will explore ways of harnessing emerging technologies to help create more cohesive university communities.
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Perth International Arts Festival appoints new film program manager
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
The Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Madeline Bates to the highly sought-after role of Program Manager: Film.
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Black hole discoverer to inspire students to aim for stars
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Western Australian school students and teachers will meet black hole discoverer Emeritus Professor Roy Kerr when he visits The University of Western Australia and the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin next week.
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Careers advisers briefed on new courses
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Careers advisers have been briefed on The University of Western Australia's New Courses 2012 ahead of the biennial Careers Advisers Day to be held on Friday 25 June.
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Changes to professional pathways from 2012
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
With the introduction of New Courses 2012, most professional qualifications from UWA will be obtained by completing a postgraduate degree course following an undergraduate degree. The timetable for the introduction of new professional postgraduate courses has been set.
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Majors and prerequisites for new courses
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Information about prerequisites and majors for The University of Western Australia's New Courses 2012 undergraduate degrees has now been released with details available on the New Courses website.
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UWA scientist and Premier's Fellow elected to the Royal Society
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Coral reef expert, Premier's Fellow and research leader at The University of Western Australia's Oceans Institute, Professor Malcolm McCulloch, has been elected to the prestigious Royal Society.
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Weed seed destructor set to strike in wheatbelt
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
A weed seed destructor invented by a Darkan farmer and further developed by the WA Herbicide Resistance Initiative (WAHRI) at The University of Western Australia is set to be trialled this harvest.
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Mapping the forming Leeuwin Current on the RV Southern Surveyor
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
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East-west sowing packs a punch on weeds
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
New research funded by GRDC has revealed that manipulating crop row orientation can lead to increased crop yields and weed suppression in the winter cropping region of Western Australia.
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UWA's virtual project shortlisted for US$10,000 prize
Monday, 24 May 2010
The University of Western Australia's presence in the virtual world of Second Life is one of 10 entrants from more than 130 nominations worldwide to be shortlisted for an international competition.
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Opportunities abound for BHP Billiton and UWA Business School scholarship winners
Monday, 24 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolTimothy Ballard has always wanted to know why people behave in irrational ways.
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Campus Challenge 2010
Monday, 24 May 2010
Deciding what you would like to do after you finish school can be a very hard decision. There are so many courses (and professions) to choose from and of course it's hard to know what university is like if you have never been there.
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A day in the life of a UWA Business School student
Monday, 24 May 2010
This is a great opportunity to discover what a typical day at uni is like.
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Majors and prerequisites for New Courses 2012
Monday, 24 May 2010
Information about prerequisites and majors for The University of Western Australia's New Courses 2012 undergraduate degrees has now been released with details available on our website.
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Campus Tours
Monday, 24 May 2010
UWA holds a series of campus tours throughout the year so that prospective students can see the stunning grounds of the University and learn more about UWA's courses and entry requirements.
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Winter Arts
Monday, 24 May 2010
The UWA Cultural Precinct welcomes prospective students and the community at large onto campus between Saturday, 3 July and Sunday, 11 July (school holidays) to participate in a smorgasbord of visual and performing arts activities, including concerts, exhibitions, theatre, lectures and workshops.
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Upcoming events and important dates
Monday, 24 May 2010
Here are a list of upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Where can I find past exam papers?
Monday, 24 May 2010
Past exam papers can be accessed electronically through Course Materials Online; only the previous five years are available. Please note that some units do not publish their past exam papers. See Examination Papers for more details.
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Pain and risk-free liver test wins acclaim for developer
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Professor Tim St Pierre, a physicist at The University of Western Australia who has researched the magnetic properties of iron in biology and medicine for 25 years, last night won a Clunies Ross award for his ‘significant and positive influence on the lives of many Australians'.
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The UWA Oceans Institute hosts Indonesian Delegation for morning tea
Thursday, 20 May 2010
The UWA Oceans Institute hosted a group of Indonesian Delegatesand for Morning Tea on Tuesday 18th May in the Oceans Institute Boardroom to meet some of the staff and students and to learn about the purpose and vision of The UWA Oceans Institute.
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UWA seeks new artistic director for Perth International Arts Festival 2012
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
The University of Western Australia has begun an international search for a new Artistic Director for the Perth International Arts Festival, the oldest international arts festival in Australia and Western Australia's premier cultural event.
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First commercial release of the CET Grid Analysis extension
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
The Centre for Exploration Targeting this week conducted the first commercial release of the CET Grid Analysis extension for Geosoft Oasis montaj.
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Changes to professional pathways from 2012
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
With the introduction of New Courses 2012, most professional qualifications from UWA will be obtained by completing a postgraduate degree course following an undergraduate degree. The timetable for the introduction of new professional postgraduate courses has been set.
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Native rodents go high tech
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Radio tracking and motion-detecting night vision cameras are being used to learn more about the habitat and home range of rakali, a native rodent, at Two Peoples' Bay.
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UWA expert wins NSW literary prize
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Professor Philip Mead has won the New South Wales Premier's Literary Prize for Literary Scholarship for his book, Networked Language: Culture and History in Australian Poetry.
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Stay one step ahead of the weeds
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
WA growers are likely to face another late break this year. Whilst parts of the state received significant early rainfall, the majority of wheat belt farmers are anxious for a decent rainfall to enable crop seeding.
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Graffiti among the gold
Monday, 17 May 2010
The stunning art and magnificent artefacts found preserved in ash at Pompeii in the first century AD give the impression of a sophisticated and cultured society.
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Honour-killing researcher wins prestigious award
Monday, 17 May 2010
A PhD candidate at The University of Western Australia who is researching ‘honour killings' in her native Jordan and in Pakistan has won the annual UWA Grace Vaughan Award.
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A long journey continues through a small land
Monday, 17 May 2010
Academics and students from UWA, mainly from the School of Earth and Environment, have been working in East Timor for eight years, to understand the geology, with the aim of helping locals to take advantage of their natural resources.
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Gossip girls set to upend views of influential dynasty
Monday, 17 May 2010
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Helping shape public policy
Monday, 17 May 2010
The role of the University in informing public debate and helping to shape public policy is both dynamic and vital.
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Sensor technology targets straight-shooting fish
Monday, 17 May 2010
A simple animal with extraordinarily complex visual abilities could be the key to developing remote underwater cameras and robotic machines.
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UWA experts to reveal life in Pompeii
Friday, 14 May 2010
The University of Western Australia is supporting the WA Museum's A Day In Pompeii exhibition (May 21 - Sept 5) and will have four experts presenting insights into the ancient civilisation of Pompeii famously preserved in time by hot ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
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Neighbours' responses to affect town-planning
Friday, 14 May 2010
Six years after a ground-breaking study analysing the well-being of 1,800 people about to move into 74 new Perth metropolitan housing estates, researchers from The University of Western Australia are set to re-interview those surveyed in 2004 to find out how they feel about their neighbourhoods in 2010.
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UWA a founding member of international university network
Friday, 14 May 2010
The University of Western Australia has become a foundation member of a new international network of high-quality universities across seven nations.
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UWA Business School Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards
Friday, 14 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolIt was a night of celebration on 29 April when the prestigious UWA Business School Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards ceremony was held.
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Beetle DNA holds key to evolutionary puzzle
Friday, 14 May 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have moved a step closer to understanding the fundamental evolutionary question of variation within a species by studying the genetics of a small brown beetle.
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Stay one step ahead of the weeds
Thursday, 13 May 2010
WA growers are likely to face another late break this year. Whilst parts of the state received significant early rainfall, the majority of wheat belt farmers are anxious for a decent rainfall to enable crop seeding.
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The human side of carbon reduction
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Winthrop Professor Carmen Lawrence will explore what we know - and need to know - about the human psyche to make any progress in crafting workable solutions to the problem of climate change when she presents The University of Western Australia's 2010 Joseph Gentilli Memorial Lecture.
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Beyond Bollywood - Indian Film maker visits UWA
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Renowned Indian producer, writer and director, Chitra Palekar will visit UWA next week for a special free screening of her award winning film Maati Maay (A Grave-keeper's Tale).
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Marmalade and letters preserve dynastic power
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Males from the house of Nassau-Orange, the dynastic family influential throughout Europe and the colonies from the 1580s to the late 18th century - and the ancestors of the present Dutch royal family - are well-known to historians.
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The problem with modern day lives
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
The challenges faced by individuals and families around Australia who are struggling to integrate the demands of work with the needs of home and community life will be explored at the annual Grace Vaughan Memorial lecture held at The University of Western Australia.
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Theory Turns to Practice in Google Challenge
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
UWA Business SchoolWhen Professor Jamie Murphy offered his students the chance to participate in the Google Online Marketing Challenge, Rike Fitrianidian jumped at the chance to test her skills.
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Top mathematician warns of trouble ahead
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
One of the world's most highly cited mathematicians, Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger AM FAA, will confront the crisis that faces us as the supply of maths graduates and teachers fails to meet the demand in a public lecture where she will address the question - What must Australia do to properly equip itself for the future? Winthrop Professor Praeger is Director of the Centre for Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation at The University of Western Australia, an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow, and the 2009 WA Scientist of the Year.
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Eyes on positive schools conference
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Jane Elliott, the Iowa third-grade teacher who in 1968 gave her class a lesson in discrimination that changed education around the world, will visit Perth in May for the international Positive Schools 2010 Mental Health and Wellbeing conference supported by The University of Western Australia.
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Elusive chuditch spotted in southern suburbs
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Staff and students from The University of Western Australia's School of Animal Biology have made a rare sighting of the threatened chuditch, or western quoll, in Perth's southern suburbs, confirming their presence on the Swan Coastal Plain.
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New centre to focus on emotional health
Monday, 10 May 2010
A new centre will boost The University of Western Australia's internationally recognised research into human emotional experiences and behaviours.
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University symposium gains benefit on Minister's insight into resources sector
Monday, 10 May 2010
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has outlined some of the State Government’s priorities to help Western Australia stay a world leader in resources exploration and production.
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Elections, money and free speech in the US
Monday, 10 May 2010
Professor Diana Dwyre, 2009-2010 Fulbright ANU Distinguished Chair in American Political Science and Professor of Political Science at California State University-Chico will present a seminar on Elections, Money and Free Speech in the US at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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In search of genetic secrets for water tolerant wheat
Monday, 10 May 2010
International researchers hope to create a new wheat hybrid suited to waterlogged and saline conditions by identifying genes similar to those responsible for the ability of rice to survive in watery conditions.
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Jet machine gives new hope to tiny babies
Monday, 10 May 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have established evidence that supports the use of high frequency jet ventilators to help premature babies with respiratory disease.
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The Oceans Institute holds the first lunch box session designed to develop the culture of the Oceans Institute
Friday, 7 May 2010
The first of a series of Lunch box sessions specifically designed for developing the Culture of The UWA Oceans Institute "Working Across Disciplines" was held in the Oceans Institute Seminar Room on Thursday 29 April.
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UWA awards excellence in teaching
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The University of Western Australia has awarded its highest accolade for excellence in teaching to six exceptional teachers selected from the UWA nominations to the national Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards.
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UWA Oceans Institute honours students win 2010 AMSA(WA) Honours Prizes
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Two UWA Oceans Institute Students won first and second prizes at the recent AMSA(WA) Honours Prizes.
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UWA Oceans Institute students take part in the ANNiMS semester swap and intensive short courses
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The Australian National Network in Marine Science (the Network) is a collaboration between James Cook University (JCU), the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and the University of Western Australia (UWA). The partners are leaders in Australian marine science.
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The UWA Oceans Institute holds its inaugural postgraduate showcase
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Are whale aggregates tied to upwelling deepwater in Sri Lanka? How do sharks sense their prey? Did you know sloshing around of Liquid Natural Gas can damage tankers? What is a perched beach? The answers to these and other questions were shared at the Inaugural UWA Oceans Institute's Postgraduate Showcase.
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Port Geographe seagrass study
Thursday, 6 May 2010
A two-year study by a collaboration of scientists including researchers from The University of Western Australia has recommended structural changes to the groynes at Port Geographe in the State's South West to remedy long-term seagrass accumulation problems.
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Nationwide sea-floor study starts in WA
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The University of Western Australia is taking part in a collaborative study of the ecology of Australia's sea-floor that will increase understanding of how ocean currents affect coastal ecosystems.
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2009 Faculty Awards
Thursday, 6 May 2010
On Thursday, 6th May 2010 the Faculty held our annual prize-giving breakfast to acknowledge the achievements and congratulate those students who have excelled academically or have shown outstanding ability in their course of study.
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The Learning Space: Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre (MILC) will be a home room, design studio and workshop for students in all disciplines.
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DVCRs Lunchtime Research Seminar Series: 'Building and managing international research collaborations'
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The ‘DVCRs Lunchtime Research Seminar Series', initiated and hosted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Professor Robyn Owens, serves as a forum for UWA's research leaders to share their experience with UWA's research community on a range of crucial research issues.
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The Learning Space: Integrated Learning - why you may already be an expert
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Newspapers are full of doom and gloom because editors know that fear and worry sell more issues than reassurance and good tidings.
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Congratulations to Nitin Repalle, PhD student in Mechanical Engineering
Thursday, 6 May 2010
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to PhD student, Nitin Repalle, who has been awarded the ‘Outreach to Engineers' scholarship from the International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE).
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Anna Rakoczy - making a difference
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Apart from providing the academic skills required for their careers, UWA hopes to instil in students a desire to serve the community.
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The pull factor of the Rural Clinical School
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The new Rural Clinical School alumni association, which contains a mix of country-born students and city “converters”, was formed to help with networks and maintain a sense of collegiality.
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True grit
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Students who include an engineer, music teacher, psychology graduate, physiotherapist, politics graduate and lawyer have become the first to emerge as doctors from the Faculty’s Graduate Entry Medical Program.
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Striving for Human Rights
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Rather than taking a break from an arduous year of study and research, medical student Vinay Menon chose to spend his university summer vacation volunteering in outback Australia.
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Stepping into new shoes
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The first cohort of podiatric medicine students, who began the course in 2006 and graduated on 25 March, have dispersed to a variety of areas to practise.
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Art gives way to science
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
I started my tertiary education not knowing exactly what I wanted to do. I had gone through high school assuming that I would become an artist, however I soon realised my passion for the sciences.
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Singing in big changes
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
When orthodontist Dr John Owen and his wife Jan visited Halls Creek last May with the Madjitil Moorna choir, teachers at the school were thrilled because no dentist or dental therapy van had visited the school for the past 18 months.
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Climate changes health
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
A third year medical student who attended last year’s Copenhagen summit on climate change is helping to form an international network of students and health professionals interested in the impact of climate change on health.
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Climate changes health
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
A third year medical student who attended last year’s Copenhagen summit on climate change is helping to form an international network of students and health professionals interested in the impact of climate change on health.
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A sensible guide to diagnosis
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The art of diagnosis in medicine has become increasingly complex over the last 20 years with a proliferation of laboratory and radiological tests.
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Charting new waters
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
A unique national study into high impact psychosis that includes schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is being spearheaded by three WA researchers, all from the Faculty.
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Hallucinations stem from brain, not bogey-men
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The distressing auditory hallucinations experienced by most people with schizophrenia arise from a dysfunction in the brain rather than, as most patients believe, an external malevolent force, according to research by Associate Professor Waters.
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Catapulted into cognitive neuropsychiatry
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
A researcher into psychosis has had a meteoric rise in the Faculty.
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Hearing aids inspire study
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The fact that some Indigenous children in rural regions of Australia have to wear hearing aids when they start school because of chronic severe ear infections was one of the reasons that drove Vinay Menon to choose his research topic for his Bachelor of Medical Science degree.
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Call for applications: NHMRC Development Grants 2011
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The National Health and Medical Research Council is calling for applications under the Development Grants program.
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Professional Development Review (PDR)
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The Faculty strongly supports the PDR process and as such, your supervisor or assigned reviewer will be contacting you in the near future (if they have not done so already), to setup a PDR appointment.
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Bioenergy Forum: The catalytic cracking of methane forming hydrogen gas and carbon nanomaterials
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Bring your questions and comments on bioenergy and participate in the forum: The catalytic cracking of methane forming hydrogen gas and carbon nanomaterials.
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The Learning Space: Teaching and Learning Research Colloquium
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
All academic staff are invited to participate in this sponsored by FASE Teaching and Learning Research Colloquium.
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Call for nominations: Teaching and Learning Awards 2011
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
First round of nominations for the 2011 Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards is now open and will close on 31 May 2010.
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UWA scholarship winners to help put Perth on the map
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Three staff members at The University of Western Australia are among 11 academics to be awarded Professional Development Scholarships aimed at attracting international experts to Perth.
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Focus on teaching and learning
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
The University of Western Australia has launched its fifth annual Teaching and Learning Month when staff and students come together to celebrate their teaching and learning success and discuss future improvements.
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York, terrace and festival music man turns 80
Monday, 3 May 2010
Friends, colleagues and former students of well-known and highly respected musician Emeritus Professor David Tunley will gather at The University of Western Australia tomorrow to celebrate his 80th birthday.
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Collaborations promote excellence
Monday, 3 May 2010
The scope of our University’s engagement and collaboration with other universities – both at home and abroad – has been highlighted again in recent weeks.
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UWA study questions quality of care for mental health patients
Monday, 3 May 2010
The fact that people who are using mental health services have a life expectancy in their 50s is not due to inadequate access to general practitioners (GPs) but is more likely to represent a need for improved quality of primary health care.
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Terminal disease does not stop research
Monday, 3 May 2010
One morning last winter, a young man lay sprawled on the pavement near the Oral Health Centre at QEII.
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Out of the blue - another Stonehenge
Monday, 3 May 2010
The discovery of another ancient stone circle near Stonehenge may help archaeologists to understand the mystery of this prehistoric site.
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UWA graduates get continued access to online journals
Monday, 3 May 2010
Wiley Interscience has now been added to the list of databases available to UWA graduates thanks to an agreement negotiated by the Library.
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Students discover deep-sea canyon
Friday, 30 April 2010
A deep-sea canyon new to science has been discovered on the continental shelf near the Montebello Islands by students from The University of Western Australia, James Cook University and the University of Tasmania.
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UWA graduate wins award for upending views of Medieval Europe
Thursday, 29 April 2010
An honours graduate from The University of Western Australia has won prestigious recognition - the 2010 Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (RNAAS) Heineken Prize for History, awarded in Amsterdam to five internationally acclaimed scientists and scholars.
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UWA honours support from business and community leaders
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Business and community leaders, most of whom are graduates of The University of Western Australia, from Australia, the US and the UK, have joined the University as Hackett Foundation Patrons to support fundraising for the education of future generations of students.
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Archerfish eyes open a world of possibilities
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
A fish whose specially adapted eyes function so well below and above the surface of the water that it can catch flying insects could yield clues to vision throughout the animal kingdom.
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Eunuchs Still? Commemorating Forty Years of 'The Female Eunuch'.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Germaine Greer seems to have been a trigger for outbursts of acrimony ever since the publication of The Female Eunuch forty years ago, but what was the book actually about, and why has it entrenched such violent reactions in Australia since 1970?
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2010 Ciara Glennon Scholarship awarded
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
A fourth-year Law/Commerce student with a strong commitment to voluntary community work has been awarded this year's Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship at The University of Western Australia.
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Cecile Rousseaux wins WAMSI award for best science based work
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
On the 1st April 2010, climate change, whale sharks and the social impacts of climate change at Ningaloo were discussed at the Ningaloo Student Research Day.
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UWA and Saudi Arabia strengthen ties
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The University of Western Australia have been strengthened by a recent collaboration between UWA’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University’s College of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
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New drive to solve economic challenges
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Finding innovative solutions to global economic challenges including energy security has been given new impetus by a partnership between The University of Western Australia and the US-based international think tank, the Milken Institute.
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Memorial celebration of Konrad Jamrozik's contributions to public health
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
The School of Population Health held a memorial celebration of Konrad Jamrozik's contributions to public health.
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Students tackle health issues on campus
Monday, 26 April 2010
Drink spiking and unwanted sexual contact, alcohol consumption, men's sexual health and mental health are some of the issues to be highlighted at tomorrow's Health Day at UWA.
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The Learning Space: FASE seminar ‘Indigenous knowledge and engineering education’
Monday, 26 April 2010
All academic staff are invited to a lunchtime seminar ‘Indigenous knowledge and engineering education' presented by The Faculty Academy for the Scholarship of Education.
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Science Library exhibition showcases the world's largest and smallest seeds
Monday, 26 April 2010
In the International Year of Biodiversity, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and the University of Western Australia's School of Plant Biology have teamed up to showcase some of the leading research being done here to save Western Australia's threatened plants.
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UWA's world-first research featured on ABC's Catalyst
Friday, 23 April 2010
The ABC's science program has highlighted the work of researchers at The University of Western Australia who have developed a new treatment offering hope for people with serious illnesses.
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How reading saved the life of a noted Australian writer
Thursday, 22 April 2010
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, a Professor of English and Cultural Studies at The University of Western Australia sought solace in books - and ended up writing an inspirational account of how reading helped her survive.
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UWA and Saudi Arabia strengthen ties
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The University of Western Australia have been strengthened by a recent collaboration between UWA's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Saudi Arabia's King Saud University's College of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
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Educator on song for new Early Education course
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
A bass baritone who trained at London's Royal Academy of Music and who has spent 20 years in kindergarten and tertiary education wants to put song back into early childhood education.
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Three sister states seek innovations for ageing
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
A three-nation forum hosted by The University of Western Australia aims to develop new health sciences and bioengineering initiatives, in particular for the ageing population.
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UWA Extension Lecture Series: The state of the oceans in the year of biodiversity 2010
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
The University of Western Australia Oceans Institute teams and the Australian Institute of Marine Science(AIMS) will mark the UN International Year of Biodiversity with a a series of three talks:
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Universities to reverse foreign language decline
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
More West Australian students will be able to study European and Asian languages as a result of an exciting new collaboration between The University of Western Australia and Curtin University of Technology.
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Probiotics hold key to premature babies' survival
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Thousands of premature babies worldwide could be saved if probiotics were added to their feeds, according to research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Volunteers needed to help track Carnaby's cockatoo
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are seeking volunteers to help them track the movements of Carnaby's cockatoo in the Perth metropolitan area by recording sightings of the bird onto a website.
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The real value of philanthropy
Monday, 19 April 2010
We often refer to the fact that our University was built on the extraordinary philanthropy and vision of our founders almost a century ago ... and our whole community continues to enjoy the benefits of the generosity of new generations of friends and supporters.
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A rising tide of migrants in their own land
Monday, 19 April 2010
By 2050, climate change may well have robbed about 200 million people of their homes and livelihoods. In just 40 years, one person in every 45 people in the world may be displaced. but there is no mechanism yet in international law to deal with these people.
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One step at a time to wellbeing
Monday, 19 April 2010
One of the most promising strategies for drug-free treatment of depression is physical activity, according to research at the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA).
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UWA to boost number of clinical training placements
Friday, 16 April 2010
The Western Australian community will benefit from hundreds of extra clinical training placements for students in the health professions.
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Revitalising languages in higher education
Thursday, 15 April 2010
The decline of language learning in schools and universities is the focus of a lecture at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA appoints new Librarian and Director of Information Management
Thursday, 15 April 2010
An information management expert who transformed the e-learning and research information management systems of King's College London has been appointed as The University of Western Australia's new Librarian and Director (Information Management).
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - April 2010
Thursday, 15 April 2010
New Courses 2012: information leaflets and website
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The Faculty Awards Breakfast
Thursday, 15 April 2010
We are pleased to announce that the Faculty will be acknowledging our 2009 award winning students by hosting a celebration breakfast in the Banquet Hall at The University Club on Thursday, 6th May 2010 from 7.45am - 9.30am.
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Call for applications: L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Applications are now open for the 2010 L'Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships.
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Call for applications: Australian Museum Eureka Prizes 2010
Thursday, 15 April 2010
The Australian Museum invites individuals and groups to enter the Eureka Prizes 2010.
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UWA IP Commercialisation seminar
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Do you want to know more about commercialising your research? Come to this seminar run by the Office of Industry and Innovation.
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From Socrates to the Digital Education Revolution
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
One school of thought says internet-enhanced learning is the best thing since Socrates.
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Call for balance in digital technologies debate
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
For Assistant Professor Mark Pegrum, an education expert at The University of Western Australia, the ability to ‘attend' a digital technologies conference in the UK last week from his office in UWA's Graduate School of Education epitomises all that is good about e-learning.
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66 majors accepted by Interim Boards of Studies
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Winthrop Professor Bill Louden, says the proposed major EOI submissions have now been considered by the respective Interim Boards of Studies.
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Two new working parties established
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The Future Framework Implementation Committee has established two new working parties to provide advice on some key matters. These working parties will each meet in April for the first time.
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Early Career Researchers: e-bulletin from the Australian Academy of Science
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The Australian Academy of Science provides a quarterly e-bulletin 'Early Days' for early career researchers, to try to address issues of importance to ECRs and to make them aware of the Academy and its activities. If you would like to receive the bulletin, go to the website and click on 'subscribe'.
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Call for applications: UWA Research Development Awards 2011
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Applications are now invited for UWA Research Development Awards commencing in 2011.
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Information session: UWA Research Development Awards 2011
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Winthrop Professor Lorenzo Faraone will facilitate the information session on UWA Research Development Awards.
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The Learning Space: Enhancing students' creativity through creative thinking techniques
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Enhancing students' creativity through creative thinking techniques by Winthrop Professor Caroline Baillie
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The Learning Space: CATL workshop ‘Introduction to tutoring in technical subjects’
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
This training session is designed for postgraduate tutors in technical subjects.
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The Learning Space: seminar ‘Enhancing creative thinking in engineering students’
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The Faculty Academy for the Scholarship of Education (FASE) is delighted to present a series of lunchtime seminars with the aim of disseminating good practice in education across the Faculty.
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Protecting space-based assets from orbiting debris
Monday, 12 April 2010
Space junk is becoming such a major problem that if it continues to accumulate at present rates, it will be impossible to launch anything into space in 100 years' time, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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April issue of Library News
Monday, 12 April 2010
The latest issue of Library News features the official opening of the new Science Library on February 24, significant staffing changes in Library management, and introduces a new series presenting treasures from the Scholars' Centre Special Collections - this month we highlight the manuscript of A.
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Keeping students and staff safe earns acclaim
Friday, 9 April 2010
A senior administrative officer who has worked at The University of Western Australia for 33 years is one of eight finalists in the National Safety Awards for his contribution to safety at work.
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Award-winning poetry shortlisted for NSW award
Friday, 9 April 2010
Acclaimed poet Emily Ballou has been shortlisted for the 2010 NSW Premier's Literary Award for her book, The Darwin Poems.
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Ten new super science fellowships for UWA
Friday, 9 April 2010
The University of Western Australia has been allocated 10 new Fellowships under the Australian Government's $27.2 million Super Science Fellowships scheme, aimed at attracting the world's best researchers.
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UWA Oceans Institute launch – Welcoming the future of marine science research and collaboration at UWA
Friday, 9 April 2010
On Wednesday 24 March, many distinguished guests and prominent figures in marine science research witnessed the launch of the UWA Oceans in the University Club of WA Auditorium.
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The Australian Research Council Super Science Fellowship award success
Thursday, 8 April 2010
The Australian Research Council Super Science Fellowships have awarded four years funding to Prof Malcolm T McCulloch, Prof Gregory N Ivey, Asst Prof Ryan J Lowe, Asst Prof James Falter, Dr Ross J Jones for their project
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India and Australia encouraged to work together for global benefit
Thursday, 8 April 2010
The Indian Government Minister credited as the driving force behind India's ground-breaking Right to Education Act has addressed government, industry and education leaders at The University of Western Australia.
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TAROT team visits Zadko
Thursday, 8 April 2010
A French research team will pay a special visit the Zadko Telescope in mid-April.
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Associate Professor Susan Gourvenec wins 2010 Teaching and Learning award
Thursday, 8 April 2010
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was delighted to announce the recipients of its 2010 Teaching and Learning Awards at the ceremony held at The University Club on Tuesday, 16 March 2010. One of the awardees was Associate Professor Susan Gourvenec.
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International experts tackle political apathy
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Widespread political apathy in many societies is the focus of an international workshop to be held at The University of Western Australia on Thursday and Friday (April 8 and 9).
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UWA researcher reveals face from the past
Thursday, 1 April 2010
A University of Western Australia researcher's work with a skull discovered during a 1939 archaeological dig has revealed the face of a New Zealand woman who lived in the South Island's Marlborough region more than 600 years ago.
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Rural WA to benefit from UWA health grants
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Rural Western Australia will be the beneficiary of more than $2 million of Federal grants awarded to The University of Western Australia for regional medicine and dentistry programs.
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New study shows impact of pregnancy on breast cancer
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Women diagnosed with breast cancer in the 12 months after pregnancy are 48 per cent more likely to die than other young women with breast cancer, according to research led by The University of Western Australia.
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Staff and students get into clean up
Thursday, 1 April 2010
University staff and students have been helping to clean up the University campus after last week’s violent storms storm.
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Celebration - Symposium to honour Professor Dennis Haskell - 17 - 18 February 2011
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The Association for the Study of Australian Literature (ASAL) and the Westerly Centre are to honour the work of Winthrop Professor Dennis Haskell with a symposium entitled Creative writing and its contexts.
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UWA agriculture students pick of the crop
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Agricultural Science students from The University of Western Australia have won first and third prizes in the State Government's recent Young Professionals in Agriculture Forum awards. And a UWA graduate won the award for best presentation.
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Green ambassador lauded
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
A researcher from The University of Western Australia has won the inaugural Sustainable Energy Industry Excellence and Innovation Ambassador Award for 2010.
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Move over, Easter Bunny
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Microscopy technology at The University of Western Australia that enabled an international team of researchers to locate ancient DNA in fossilised egg-shells for the first time has paleontologists around the world crowing.
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ANNiMS student scientific training voyage on the RV Southern Surveyor
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Professors Anya Waite (UWA) and Tom Trull (UTas) are running a 2-week student training voyage in biological and geochemical oceanography on the Australian Marine National Facility, the RV Southern Surveyor.
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Camera captures Galaxy M83
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
A newly repaired Andor camera was put back to work in late March when student Auriol Heary took the first light images with the camera at the back of the Zadko Telescope.
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Call for applications: Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The applications are now open for the 2010 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.
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Workshop for FECM staff: Building an academic portfolio
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Does your mind go blank when you think about putting your portfolios together? Come to this workshop designed for ECM academic staff and you will leave with a well fleshed out plan of points to write up.
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Public lecture by Cheryl Praeger: The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
All staff are welcome to attend this public lecture by Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger, Director of The Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation.
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DVCRs Lunchtime Research Seminar: 'Postdocs - the lifeblood of a research-intensive university'
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The inaugural 'DVCRs Lunchtime Research Seminar Series', initiated and hosted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Professor Robyn Owens, serves as a forum for UWA's research leaders to share their experience with UWA's research community on a range of crucial research issues.
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Scholarship recipients recognise Clough's vision
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
The recipients of a pioneering engineering scholarship program established by one of WA's foremost engineers, Dr Harold Clough, will have the opportunity to salute their benefactor at The University of Western Australia tonight.
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Safer mining follows agreement on UWA research
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Technology invented at The University of Western Australia to make work conditions safer for underground miners is likely to be used around the world soon, following an agreement signed today.
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Plants 'see' through the smoke
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
A chemical ‘smoke signal' enables seeds and seedlings to better ‘see' the light and to adapt their growth to the new conditions, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Ensuring a good cup of tea
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Fraudulently labelling tea as expensive Darjeeling is a worldwide problem being tackled by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Workshop: Preparing to apply for academic promotion
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
This session will provide participants with information on the process for applying for promotion and how to put together a successful application.
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Call for applications: GO8 - DAAD
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
The Group of Eight is calling for applications under the Go8 and DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Joint Research Cooperation Scheme.
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Call for applications: Grand Challenges Exploration - Round 5
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 5 of the Grand Challenges Explorations, a US $100 million initiative to encourage unconventional global health solutions. Anyone can apply, regardless of education or experience level.
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Ensuring a good cup of tea
Monday, 29 March 2010
Fraudulently labelling tea as expensive Darjeeling is a worldwide problem being tackled by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Jane Heyworth wins teaching award
Monday, 29 March 2010
Associate Professor Jane Heyworth was awarded an
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Lass-Bourez joins Zadko
Monday, 29 March 2010
Dr Myrtille Laas-Bourez recently took up her position with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research and the School of Physics as the chief scientist in charge of the Zadko robotic control system, CCD camera and technical operations of the Zadko Telescope.
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What's new about the New Public Health? Niyi's second book released
Monday, 29 March 2010
Professor Niyi Awofeso's second book, titled "What's new about the New Public Health?" was published by Lambert Academic Publishers in January 2010.
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Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences relocations
Monday, 29 March 2010
The Faculty office and School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care (including RCS) will be closed until further notice due to substantial damage from the recent storms.
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First use of the storm-damaged Winthrop Hall
Friday, 26 March 2010
Up to 1,000 parents of new students will be welcomed at The University of Western Australia's heritage-listed Winthrop Hall tomorrow (Saturday 27 March) - the first use of the hall since the damage caused by Monday's hail storms.
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Huge internal waves cause benthic storms
Friday, 26 March 2010
In an Australian first, researchers have observed the generation of internal waves flowing hundreds of metres beneath the ocean surface on the North West Shelf.
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The Learning Space: FASE workshop 'Introduction to Course Design'
Friday, 26 March 2010
The Introduction to Course Design workshop will be particularly useful for all new lecturers in the Faculty who have started within the last three years.
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Why WAHRI when you're on a good thing?
Thursday, 25 March 2010
In the past 10 years 38 agricultural science graduates have successfully completed fourth year honours research projects with The University of Western Australia (UWA) based Western Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (WAHRI).
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Offers of support as UWA recovers from violent storms
Thursday, 25 March 2010
The University of Western Australia has been encouraged by messages of support and assistance in the aftermath of the destructive hail storms on the afternoon of Monday, March 22 that caused millions of dollars of damage to buildings and facilities.
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International Women's Day addresss by Carmen Lawrence at UWA
Thursday, 25 March 2010
It is true that with the resources we now have, we could feed, clothe and educate every one of the nearly seven billion people living on this planet.
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Continuing education course: Thermal treatment of biomass and wastes
Thursday, 25 March 2010
This three day course ‘Thermal treatment of biomass and wastes: principles and applications' run by the Centre for Energy at UWA, is designed for those undertaking or considering the disposal of wastes containing organic materials and postgraduate students in the field of energy utilisation.
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Education building open for business
Thursday, 25 March 2010
The Education building has been closed for the last couple of days as a result of the severe storm on Monday 22 March 2010.
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Education building will be open Thursday 25 March 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Due to storm and flood damage the Education building has been closed.
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Sexual economy in cities: lecture
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Cities have become hubs in an international sexual economy that is increasingly important as a driver of global economic change, according to a Professor of Urban Social Geography who will give a lecture on the topic at The University of Western Australia today.
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A revolution in teaching and learning enables WA's engineers to meet global challenges
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
The University of Western Australia is responding to the global demands on engineering education with a range of new initiatives to improve teaching and learning.
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Oceans Institute to guide future development
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
The University of Western Australia is responding to the urgent need to protect the future of our Indian and Southern Oceans regions with today's launch of the UWA Oceans Institute.
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Winners Again in the Skilled Corporate Teams Triathlon!
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The Centre for Marine Futures entered the “Skilled Corporate Teams Triathlon” held at the Esplanade in Fremantle on Sunday 21st March.
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Education Building closed due to storm damage
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Education building is closed until further notice.
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Lessons for the present from prehistoric past
Monday, 22 March 2010
Fossil clues from the world's biggest extinction event, the ‘Great Dying' of 251 million years ago, will throw light on our present climate dilemma, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
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Sun Fair shows how to achieve sustainable lifestyle
Monday, 22 March 2010
Perth Sun Fair 2010, to be held this Sunday at The University of Western Australia, will demonstrate that a sustainable lifestyle is environmentally sound, cost-effective and achievable.
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Doctor of human rights
Monday, 22 March 2010
A final year medical student has won the Young People's Human Rights Medal.
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Seas of expertise for oceans research
Monday, 22 March 2010
Western Australia has 40 per cent of the nation's coastline, two of its biggest ports (Dampier and Port Hedland) and, consequently, suffers the lion's share of Australia's marine and ocean problems and threats.
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Record-breaking researchers reach into the future
Monday, 22 March 2010
If gravity waves are eventually to be detected, then this surely is giving it the best chance ever: five physicists, all graduating this year with their PhDs, after devoting about 20 years in total to the goal.
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Family medicine begins in the bush
Monday, 22 March 2010
Two fathers and their children are studying medicine together at UWA this year.
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Reminder: FASE launch/ champagne luncheon
Monday, 22 March 2010
An exciting new initiative for staff is here... Based on the successful model developed at the Lund Institute of Technology, FASE (the Faculty Academy for the Scholarship of Education) is a membership organisation for staff in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, with developmental and capacity building facilities and the scope to act as a clearing house for educational concerns.
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Stirring, soothing images at UWA
Friday, 19 March 2010
Award-winning Western Australian photographer Jennifer Schulz's latest exhibition, Finding Places, opens at The University Club of Western Australia Gallery on Monday.
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UWA artist milks opportunity to show bovine professor
Friday, 19 March 2010
Acclaimed West Australian artist Len Zuks, who works as a fitter in The University of Western Australia's Facilities Management maintenance workshop, has created a new sculpture - a cow named Professor Bovinicus for the ‘CowParade' in the State's south-west.
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Oceans Institute launches school of experts
Friday, 19 March 2010
The University of Western Australia will on Wednesday (March 24) officially launch its Oceans Institute - the State's most significant step toward finding answers to the complex issues that define our coastal and oceanic habitats.
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Sex in bees and ants: male warfare and female power
Friday, 19 March 2010
Seminal fluid from one male can damage the sperm of other males in insect species where females mate with several males, according to international research carried out at The University of Western Australia and published today in Science.
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Australasian Oil and Gas Expo
Friday, 19 March 2010
UWA is taking part this week in The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition (AOG) at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 March, inclusive.
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Call for papers: 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference
Friday, 19 March 2010
CRC Mining is now calling for papers for the 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference "Technology changing the mining business footprint", to be held at UWA from 13 to 15 September 2010.
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Electric vehicles hit the road in Australia - First Trial
Friday, 19 March 2010
An Australia-first trial that will monitor the performance, environmental benefits, policy, infrastructure and practical implications for electric vehicle fleets was launched at UWA on Thursday, 11 May.
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Call for volunteers: Parents Welcome – Saturday 27th March
Friday, 19 March 2010
The University's annual Parents Welcome will be held this Saturday 27 March from 2.00pm to 5.30pm. The Faculty is seeking staff and students who would like to volunteer to lead tours of our Faculty and/or to open their workshops or laboratories for the afternoon.
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Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Lunchtime Research Seminar Series
Friday, 19 March 2010
The inaugural DVCR's Lunchtime Research Seminar Series, initiated and hosted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Professor Robyn Owens, serves as a forum for UWA's research leaders to share their experience with UWA's research community on a range of crucial research issues.
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Call for applications: Improving Student Learning Grants
Friday, 19 March 2010
Expressions of Interest are sought for the Semester 1, 2010 round of Improving Student Learning (ISL) Grants.
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UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA
Friday, 19 March 2010
All academic and research staff commencing at the University are invited to participate in the UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA.
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Call for applications: AINSE Postgraduate Awards
Friday, 19 March 2010
Applications are now open for AINSE Postgraduate Awards and will close on 15 April 2010.
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2010 ANZAAS - Australian Synchrotron Winter School
Friday, 19 March 2010
The Australian Synchrotron, in conjunction with ANZAAS (The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science), will be hosting the annual Winter School on Synchrotron Radiation Science from 12-15 July, 2010.
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Obama science adviser awarded honorary degree
Thursday, 18 March 2010
An adviser to the US administration, and world expert on supergravity, Professor Sylvester (Jim) Gates has had the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science conferred on him by UWA Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney at the University's Autumn Graduations.
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Balancing energy and environment
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Winthrop Professor David Lumley will give a free public lecture: Geophysical monitoring of WA natural gas and CO2 projects: balancing energy and environment at The University of Western Australia next Wednesday.
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Brainy fun for curious kids
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Neuroscientists from The University of Western Australia will spend Sunday at Scitech Discovery Centre, facilitating adults' and children's neuroscience activities and providing a range of neuroscience displays for Brain Awareness Week.
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Obama science adviser awarded honorary degree
Thursday, 18 March 2010
An adviser to the US administration, and world expert on supergravity, Professor Sylvester (Jim) Gates has had the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science conferred on him by UWA Chancellor Dr Michael Chaney at the University's Autumn Graduations.
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Visiting author to discuss the lives of Females on the Fatal Shore
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The lives of some of Australia’s brave women pioneers will be under the spotlight at UWA next week when visiting author Susanna de Vries presents a free public lecture based on her recent book Females on the Fatal Shore.
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Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Teaching and Learning Awards
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was pleased to announce the recipients of its 2010 Teaching and Learning Awards at a ceremony held at The University Club on Tuesday, 16th March 2010.
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Bioenergy Forum: Can biogas be the answer for future energy needs?
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Bring your questions and comments on bioenergy and participate in the discussion: Can biogas be the answer for future energy needs?
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The Learning Space
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Problem solving requires thinking and engineering problem solving requires engineering thinking: a few thoughts from Dr. Carl Reidsema and Associate Professor Roger Hadgraft.
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Environmental Engineering Student wins AWA National Award
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Samuel Cleary, final year Environmental Systems Engineering student, who has won the AWA National Undergraduate of the Year Award at Ozwater 2010, with his paper 'Targeting strategic tree and perennial plantings to reduce stream salinity in the Warren River Catchment'.
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Seminar: WA's transport infrastructure future
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Western Australia's future transport infrastructure needs will be discussed through the lenses of government, industry and academia at a free public event at 5.
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Australia-China Council grants for projects to strengthen Australia’s relationship with China
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Australia-China Council (ACC) invites expressions of interest for grant applications from organisations and individuals for projects in support of ACC goals in priority areas which include: energy development, water, disaster management, mine and workplace safety. Deadline for EOI is 26 March.
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UWA’s Sustainable Development Planning Workshops
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Vice-Chancellor Advisory Committee for Sustainable Development is moving forward with the establishment of the University's Sustainable Development strategic directions for 2010 - 2013. The next workshop is on Recycling, to be held 24 March.
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Call for applications: Australian Research Council Future Fellowships 2010
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2010 application form is now available through the ARC website. Please notify Tim Pitman in the UWA Research Development Office if you intend to apply or are the contact point for an external applicant.
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Call for applications: ARC Linkage Projects 2011: forms, guidelines and help
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The Australian Research Council Linkage Projects 2011 Round 1 is now open, with application forms available on the ARC's Research Management System (RMS). Please notify Debbie Thackray if you intend to apply. See also event information on writing workshops to support your application.
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ARC Linkage Projects writing workshops: Expressions of Interest
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Write a winning application!
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Healing hands come together from across the globe
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Leading international and national researchers from the forefront of tissue repair, tissue regeneration and the arts will come together for Crossing the Boundaries, the second Australasian Wound and Tissue Repair Society meeting.
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New research finds promising cancer treatment
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
A protein that performs as well as a leading cancer drug in animal trials has been developed by an international team including several researchers from The University of Western Australia.
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International centre update
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
In each edition of this e-newsletter, we'll provide an update on what's happening around the University. We'll be telling you about new courses, staff changes, workshops, commissions ... so make sure you read this section!
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New courses 2012
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
You would have heard by now that UWA is introducing a new course structure in 2012 - we call it "New Courses 2012".
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Study urges women aged 50 - 70 to get in the swim
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Swimming is better than walking for fitness and weight control in older women, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA awards honorary degree to Obama adviser
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
An adviser to US President Barack Obama and world expert on supergravity will tonight deliver a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia, a day before being honoured at the University's Autumn Graduations.
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Controversial UWAP title shortlisted for prestigious award
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
UWA Publishing author Susan Varga has been shortlisted for the 2010 Barbara Jefferis Award.
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Six more sets of ears to 'hear' the sounds of the universe
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Six PhD students from The University of Western Australia involved in one of the most challenging international scientific endeavours ever undertaken - to directly detect vibrations of space called gravitational waves - will be awarded their doctorates this year.
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Marshall scholarships boost science studies at UWA
Monday, 15 March 2010
A science scholarship program set up to honour Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall and his partner Adrienne is helping forge a strong relationship between the Republic of Korea and The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Law graduate wins 1st prize in NSW animal law essay competition
Monday, 15 March 2010
Maike Dorn, 2009 Honours student, has won first prize in an annual essay competition sponsored by Voiceless.
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Tuart tree planted to commemorate four decades of friendship
Friday, 12 March 2010
Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, paid tribute yesterday to a support group that, over four decades, helped hundreds of University families find their feet.
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Theo wins Las Vegas world pizza making competition
Friday, 12 March 2010
Theo Kalogeracos, author of the stunning pizza cookbook - Theo and Co: The Search for the Perfect Pizza - has been awarded the title of world's best pizza maker at the 2010 World Champion Pizza Making Competition in Las Vegas.
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Arts and education champion lauded
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares AO was presented with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at The University of Western Australia last night during the autumn series of graduation ceremonies in Winthrop Hall.
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UWA Fogarty Awards recognise state's top students
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Many of the State's top students were presented with scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia during a ceremony at Winthrop Hall last weekend.
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Electric vehicles hit the road in Australia-first trial
Thursday, 11 March 2010
An Australia-first trial that will monitor the performance, environmental benefits, policy, infrastructure and practical implications for electric vehicle fleets was launched at The University of Western Australia today.
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YouTube previews library launch
Thursday, 11 March 2010
The fame of the new Science Library spread well before its official opening last month.
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Australian-first trial of electrical vehicle fleets
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
An Australian-first trial that will monitor the performance, environmental benefits, policy and practical implications for electric vehicle fleets will be launched at The University of Western Australia by State Minister for Transport Simon O'Brien tomorrow, Thursday, March 11.
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CMO enhancements
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
The Library has recently completed an upgrade to the CMO system.
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Another UWA law graduate joins the Supreme Court Bench
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
University of WA graduate, Robert Mazza, will become the newest Supreme Court judge in March after six years as a District Court judge and a long career as a criminal lawyer.
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New voice for indigenous people
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Marianne Mackay, who is studying law at UWA, is a member of a group starting a new political party to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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UWA offers women equity in workplace
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
The University of Western Australia has been named an Employer of Choice for Women for the eighth consecutive time.
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UWA’s New Courses 2012
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
From 2012, UWA will offer undergraduate students a choice of five new degrees.
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Are you interested in Environmental Science or Engineering?
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
A great way to find out more about the area you're interested in studying is to speak to people who are already studying it, and to check out the facilities these students use in their course.
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Information evening for parents of Year 12 students
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Year 12 can be a stressful time for students and parents!
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Motorsport Exhibition
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Do you have a passion for fast cars, engineering, building things or being number one? Or do you simply want to learn more about one of the fantastic projects you can get involved in as a UWA student? If you answered yes (and even if you didn't!) then head on down to the UWA Science Library, located at the UWA Crawley campus, before 14 April to visit the UWA Motorsport Exhibition.
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Upcoming Camps for Indigenous Students in Years 10-12
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
The School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) at UWA has two upcoming residential camps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students; the Health & Science Workshop, and the annual Year 12 Seminar.
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UWA students win Rhodes Scholarships
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Two UWA students have been awarded Rhodes Scholarships to study at the University of Oxford in England.
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In Focus- studying medicine at UWA
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Studying medicine can be challenging, rewarding, demanding and time consuming, but it also provides you with the unique opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Read on to find out about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Lens captures rise and fall
Monday, 8 March 2010
In just 20 years, whole towns in the Goldfields rose and fell.
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UWA Publishing Poetry 'Highly Commended'
Monday, 8 March 2010
The Fellowship of Australian Writers has Highly Commended UWA Publishing title, The Darwin Poems, as part of their National Literary Awards.
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Graduates put their best feet forward
Monday, 8 March 2010
The first podiatrists in Australia to be trained in a Faculty of Medicine will graduate from UWA this month.
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Work towards the Future Framework continues in the Faculty
Friday, 5 March 2010
The Faculty is making good progress toward delivery of Phase 2 of the Future Framework in accordance with the schedule determined by the University.
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Opening of the New ECM Student Centre
Thursday, 4 March 2010
With the start of the new semester, students will now be able to get all of their enquiries answered in a dedicated new ECM Student Centre
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One Future, One Faculty Update – 4th March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The One Faculty, One Future working parties are finalising their recommendations to the Dean, following several months of work and consultation across the Faculty. Read on for a full update on the One Faculty, One Future.....
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ARC Discovery Projects 2011: Thanks for the tremendous input from the Faculty!
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The closing date for this year's Australian Research Council Discovery Projects round for funding in 2011 has passed and many of you will be catching up on lost sleep! Congratulations and many thanks to all the Faculty members who contributed to achieving a record number of submissions this year.
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Call for nominations: The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The Australian Government awards five prizes annually for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science and science teaching.
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The Learning Space
Thursday, 4 March 2010
An exciting new initiative for staff.... FASE to launch soon
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Stellar line-up at UWA Autumn Graduations
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
More than 2,000 graduands will receive bachelor degrees, diplomas, Masters and higher degrees in nine ceremonies over three weeks at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall from Tuesday March 9 to Thursday March 25.
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Herbicide hero wins seed of light award
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
An internationally recognised plant scientist who helped rescue farms from the brink of disaster has been awarded the 2010 Grains Research and Development Corporation Western Region Seed of Light award for his contribution to herbicide resistance research.
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UWA Executive appointed to national solar energy body
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Gaye McMath, The University of Western Australia's Executive Director (Finance and Resources), has been appointed to the Australian Government's $1.5 billion Solar Flagship Council which will assess proposals for the construction of large-scale solar power stations in Australia.
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Study finds female dung beetles use horns as weapons
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that not only do some female dung beetles have bigger horns than males but also use their horns as weapons in competition with other females for access to dung, which they then use in breeding.
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Mandela's legal counsel to lecture at UWA
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Renowned human rights lawyer, George Bizos SC, will deliver a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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Free public event: Transport Infrastructure
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Future trends and current best practice in Western Australia's transport infrastructure will be discussed by a distinguished panel of experts at the UWA Business School on Tuesday 20 April from 5.
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Christophe Gaudin promoted to Professor
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
The Faculty is pleased to offer our congratulations to Christophe Gaudin, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS), who has been promoted to Professorial Fellow.
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Call for applications: new funding scheme for collaborative research with Germany
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
The Australian Academy of Science invites applications for two new bilateral funding initiatives to support researcher mobility and collaborative research projects between Australia and Germany in key priority fields of research in 2010 - 2011.
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Lecture: linking science to policy
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Winthrop Professor David Pannell, Professor in Agricultural and Resource Economics and Director, Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy at UWA will speak on the various aspects of the research-policy nexus.
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Call for applications - International Fullbright Science and Technology PhD Scholarships
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
The US Government's most prestigious and valuable education scholarships, International Fulbright Science and Technology Awards, for promising graduate students to undertake PhD study at top US universities in fields of science, technology or engineering are now open.
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Herbicide hero wins Seed of Light Award
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
An internationally recognised plant scientist who helped rescue farms from the brink of disaster has been awarded the 2010 Grains Research and Development Corporation Western Region Seed of Light award for his contribution to herbicide resistance research.
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Respiratory disease expert wins international award
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
A world-renowned clinician scientist from the Lung Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) has been awarded the Art and Science of Medicine Gold Medal by the South African Medical Association.
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PhD student cuts the mustard in travel award
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Parwinder Kaur, a PhD student in the School of Plant Biology at The University of Western Australia, was last week awarded the prestigious 2009 Mike Carroll Travelling Fellowship.
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UWA Future Framework Implementation update - March 2010
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
The general picture
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World class plant scientist joins UWA
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
The University of Western Australia has appointed internationally respected plant researcher, Winthrop Professor Karambir Singh, to head a joint UWA/CSIRO program on plant biotic stress and crop genomics.
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World class plant scientist joins UWA
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
The University of Western Australia has appointed internationally respected plant researcher, Winthrop Professor Karambir Singh, to head a joint UWA/CSIRO program on plant biotic stress and crop genomics.
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PhD student cuts the mustard in travel award
Monday, 1 March 2010
Parwinder Kaur, a PhD student in the School of Plant Biology at The University of Western Australia, was last week awarded the prestigious 2009 Mike Carroll Travelling Fellowship.
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UWA publishing shortlisted for national book design awards
Friday, 26 February 2010
In-house designer at UWA Publishing, Anna Maley-Fadgyas, has made the shortlist for this year's Australian Publishing Association's Book Design Awards.
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Muslim women's challenges: A discussion led by a Muslim woman
Friday, 26 February 2010
A woman who wrote the classic gender-inclusive reading of the Qur'an will lead a lunchtime seminar at The University of Western Australia on the challenges faced by today's Muslim women.
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Rocky memories suggest Pilbara older than we thought
Friday, 26 February 2010
A new geological study in the Pilbara suggests that the evolution of the Pilbara began much earlier than previously thought.
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Exploring a paradigm shift
Thursday, 25 February 2010
The anticipated need for more high-quality metal sources will drive a fundamental paradigm shift in the behaviour of the exploration industry over the next 10 years, according to Professor T. Campbell McCuaig, Director and Professorial Fellow at UWA's Centre for Exploration Targeting.
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Summer School attracts Australia's leading legal minds
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland and State Attorney-General Christian Porter head a distinguished line-up of speakers at this year's Law Summer School, to be held at The University of Western Australia this Friday, February 26.
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UWA leads new project to address science crisis
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
A project led by The University of Western Australia will examine ways to motivate students to study science in the face of an anticipated worldwide shortfall in scientists.
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New Library will shape the future
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
A $30 million purpose-built science library will be opened by the Governor of Western Australia, Dr Ken Michael, at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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UWA researchers receive Rank Prize for nutrition
Monday, 22 February 2010
Two researchers from The University of Western Australia, including a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, were this month recognised on the international stage for their ground-breaking work on human lactation.
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Two UWA publishing authors shortlisted for 2010 Adelaide Literature Awards
Monday, 22 February 2010
Ross Gibson's The Summer Exercises and Martin Harrison's collection of poetry, Wild Bees, have been shortlisted for this year's Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature.
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UWA suburban turf talk: a dry argument
Monday, 22 February 2010
As the major managers of turfgrass in suburban Perth, local government authorities are under increasing pressure to reduce water use and improve water use efficiency, while still providing and maintaining quality community recreational and sports facilities.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 18 February 2010
Monday, 22 February 2010
Following the close of feedback from the Faculty, three of the One Faculty, One Future working parties are in the process of finalising their recommendations to the Dean. These recommendations are aimed at moving the Faculty forward. Read on for a full update on One Faculty, One Future....
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New Science Library
Monday, 22 February 2010
After many years of planning the new UWA Science
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Learning from the luminaries of WA planning
Friday, 19 February 2010
The University of Western Australia is host to a public lecture that will revisit and celebrate the ideas and works of WA planning luminaries Professor Gordon Stephenson, Professor George Seddon and Margaret Feilman.
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Exploring the dark side of the universe - public launch and lectures
Friday, 19 February 2010
International scientific delegations will meet at The University of Western Australia on Monday for the public launch of the key multi-million dollar southern hemisphere gravitational wave observatory project, proposed to be built at Gingin.
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Making a difference
Thursday, 18 February 2010
In an Australia-first, tertiary students have partnered with a major volunteering organisation to set up a volunteering hub at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Professor delivers review of Western Australian Curriculum
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Teachers' salaries linked to their qualifications; student reports written in language that parents and students can understand and a limit on the teaching load for first-year teachers are among the recommendations in a report to the W.
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Faculty New Students Welcome 2010
Thursday, 18 February 2010
A huge thank you to all Faculty staff who so very enthusiastically volunteered their time to assist at our Faculty Welcome on Wednesday 17th February.
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CATL and OSDS workshops for teachers and researchers
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Organisational and Staff Development Services (OSDS) and the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning are offering the following workshops for teachers and researchers:
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Call for proposals: French-Australian Science and Technology Program
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research together with the French Government has opened 2010 round of the French-Australian Science and Technology Program (FAST) program.
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Call for applications: NHMRC Partnerships and NHMRC Australia Fellowships
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The National Health and Medical Research Council is calling for applications under the Partnerships and Australia Fellowship schemes.
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Australian Synchrotron - call for proposals
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The Australian Synchrotron is now accepting proposals for the second round of 2010 (June - September).
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The Learning Space
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Founding an engineering degree
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UWA suburban turf talk: a dry argument
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
As the major managers of turfgrass in suburban Perth, local government authorities are under increasing pressure to reduce water use and improve water use efficiency, while still providing and maintaining quality community recreational and sports facilities.
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Western Australia's life aquatic goes online
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Underwater footage recorded as part of The University of Western Australia's Marine Futures project, has been used to give a fish-eye view of the State's unique marine environment.
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Is Perth getting its waterfront development right?
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
The University of Western Australia is hosting a lecture offering food for thought from an international scholar as Perth and its planners move towards the next stage of the Directions 2031: A Draft Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel and proposals to develop the Perth foreshore.
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UWA briefs members of State Cabinet
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
New courses to help Western Australian students compete in the international marketplace and a proposed institute to consolidate research and teaching expertise for the resources sector were among key topics in a briefing for State Cabinet at The University of Western Australia today.
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First TAFE students gain entry to UWA design course
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
A 20-year-old Iranian-born woman and a 21-year-old man from Réunion are the first students to enter The University of Western Australia under a new agreement between UWA and Central Institute of Technology, formerly Central TAFE.
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Call for nominations: Fresh Science 2010
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Nominations are now open for Fresh Science 2010.This national event brings together scientists, the media and the public to:
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UWA's ocean glider fit for a prince
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG took a keen interest in a high-tech marine ocean glider owned by The UWA when he visited CSIRO aboard the Marine National Facility Research Vessel Southern Surveyor in Sydney last month.
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Texting the human voice in hostile conditions
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
An advanced system that will allow speech recognition in spaces filled with other voices, noise and echoes is being developed by an international team led by Associate Professor Roberto Togneri.
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Art and science combine to win international competition
Monday, 15 February 2010
An art and science project that emulates the uncontrolled activity of nerve tissue in epilepsy has won a prestigious international art competition.
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Texting the human voice in hostile conditions
Monday, 15 February 2010
An advanced system that will allow speech recognition in spaces filled with other voices, noise and echoes is being developed by an international team led by The University of Western Australia.
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Sex hormone regulator associated with poor memory
Monday, 15 February 2010
In a world first, researchers at the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing have discovered that a hormone controlling the release of testosterone is linked to poor memory in older men.
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Grads turn up the heat on Macbeth
Friday, 12 February 2010
Shakespeare's Macbeth has often been described as a ‘winter' play, but in The University of Western Australia's Grads' new production, director Garreth Bradshaw will make Perth's autumn heat work in his favour.
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Research funding implications from UWA intellectual property case
Friday, 12 February 2010
Universities may have less money to fund research and may be less able to provide the expensive infrastructure that researchers require to undertake their research as a result of the outcome of a court case over intellectual property rights, according to Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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Australia's brainiest student to compete in California
Friday, 12 February 2010
A 14-year-old Shenton College student's knowledge of neuroscience has earned her the title of Australia's ‘brainiest' student and a trip to California in August for the International Brain Bee Challenge.
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UWA's ocean glider fit for a prince
Friday, 12 February 2010
His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG took a keen interest in a high-tech marine ocean glider owned by The University of Western Australia when he visited CSIRO aboard the Marine National Facility Research Vessel Southern Surveyor in Sydney last month.
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Silent Barrage wins first prize in prestigious international art competition VIDA 12.0
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Can the movement of an audience through a robotic art installation help to calm‐down a ‘brain’ of cultured nerve cells in a lab thousands of kilometres away?
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UWA virtual world challenge winner announced
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
An entry from Germany has won an international video competition run by The University of Western Australia, just pipping local Perth entrant Bradley Curnow, who came second.
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Identifying human remains and bringing criminals to justice
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Identifying victims of terrorism, mass disaster and criminal activity is crucial to prosecute offenders and bring closure to families - and the next generation of tools with the capability to improve forensic identification of remains is being developed.
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Loving them to early graves - tackling childhood obesity
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
As childhood obesity escalates to epidemic proportions, researchers at The University of Western Australia aim to tackle a contributing factor: the promotion of unhealthy foods.
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Chapple Professor of Education delivers review of Western Australian Curriculum to the Minister of Education
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
David Andrich, Chapple Professor of Education, was asked by the Minister of Education, Hon. Dr Elizabeth Constable MLA, to review the Curriculum Framework.
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Teaming up to protect the south coast
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
South Coast Natural Resource Management and The University of Western Australia's Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management (CENRM) have formed a partnership to boost research, planning and delivery of natural resource management in the State's south coast region.
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UWA law students scoop Jessup Moot Competition
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
A team of law students from The University of Western Australia has won the Australian National Rounds of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
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Energy challenges
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Alternative energy has been on the government, corporate, academic and public agenda for quite some time but it took Apache Energy's Varanas Island gas explosion to make it an obvious priority, argues Tim Shanahan, Director, UWA Energy and Minerals Initiative.
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Food versus fuel
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
In the last five years, bioenergy has attracted global attention as a sustainable energy source that may help with rising energy costs, and address environmental concerns related to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Faculty New Student Welcome 2010
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
The Faculty will be welcoming all of our new students (up to 1000 of them!) on Wednesday, 17th February 2010.
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UWA Jessup - Australian Champions
Monday, 8 February 2010
UWA has won the Australian National Rounds of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition this year.
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Helping business deal with future challenges
Monday, 8 February 2010
UWA Business School lecturer Dr Mark Edwards has written a book that aims to help organisations adapt to global changes this century.
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Albany Senior High School graduate earn Rob Riley Memorial Prize
Friday, 5 February 2010
The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson, today congratulated Neil Graham who has received the Rob Riley Memorial Prize for the top indigenous public school leaver for 2009.
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Future Framework Update
Friday, 5 February 2010
As Faculty members will know from previous circulars, the Faculty's Phase I proposals for majors were endorsed by the Interim Boards of Studies at their recent January meetings, and we are now entering Phase II of the Future Framework process.
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Focus on 'oxidative stress' may prevent falls
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are investigating how to prevent some of the injuries from falls that will place increased demands on Australia's health services as the population ages.
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Reminder: UWA guidelines, assistance and feedback on ARC Discovery Projects
Thursday, 4 February 2010
UWA Internal Guidelines with information, handy hints on completing applications, a budget costing template, guidelines on using the ARC's RMS application system and links to relevant ARC documentation are available on the UWA website.
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Future Framework - Phase I
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Phase I of the Future Framework implementation is now complete. The Expressions of Interest and a summary of the deliberations of the Steering Committee are available on the ECM Future Framework website. To access the Future Framework website you will require your staff number and Pheme password.
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National Youth Science Forum
Thursday, 4 February 2010
On January 15 and 21, SESE played host to 30 of Australia's brightest young Scientists as part of the 2010 National Youth Science Forum.
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Future Framework - Phase II
Thursday, 4 February 2010
The Interim Board of Studies of Science strongly endorsed the Faculty's EOI for Majors.
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One Faculty, One Future – Formal Governance, Discipline and Research Themes Working Parties
Thursday, 4 February 2010
The Formal Governance, Disciplines and Research Themes Working Parties proposals are available at https://www.
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One Faculty, One Future – Professional Staff Structure update
Thursday, 4 February 2010
The new Professional Staff Structure is in place thanks to the efforts of all involved. We would particularly like to welcome all professional staff who have recently joined the Faculty.
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UWA Safety and Health Office (SHO) monthly newsletter
Thursday, 4 February 2010
UWA Safety and Health Office (SHO) distributes a monthly safety newsletter to all safety personnel and managers, but is mindful that wider distribution may be regarded as unsolicited or unwanted mail by some individuals.
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London and NY events showcase UWA research
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The UK committee of UWA’s Science Futures Foundation (SFF) hosted an outstanding dinner in London to showcase the ongoing achievements of the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences.
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Jacinta takes science to the Pilbara
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
One of our most promising young researchers, Jacinta Delhaize, won the 2008 Science Student of the Year for her work promoting science to the community.
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Rhodes Scholar aims to help improve young people’s lives
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
UWA’s latest Rhodes Scholar will be studying laser physics at Oxford University in 2010. However, outside the laboratory, he’ll be aiming to help change young people’s lives.
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Boost for future country doctors
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Students from rural and remote Western Australia will comprise a quarter of the intake into The University of Western Australia's undergraduate medicine program this year.
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Editorial: Faculty Schools chalk up further funding success
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Welcome to the first edition of Science Matters for 2010.
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Beijing’s best do it again!
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Three excited students and two teachers from Beijing were in Perth for a short-term study program at UWA recently – an experience they said they’d remember forever.
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Garry puts food science on UWA’s menu
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Food and cooking have become two of the nation's favourite pastimes. Now Professor Garry Lee is helping science students master the technology that underpins it all by helping draw up a new Master of Food Science course at UWA.
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Infectious Diseases students in the spotlight
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The first cohort of students from the Masters and Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases program graduated in September.
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Belinda’s efforts are among the best
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Each November, the School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences holds its annual Research Forum, and the 2009 presentations were some of the best to date.
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UWA to host international hockey matches
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The University of Western Australia's Superturf will host two hockey internationals during the next month featuring the women's national team the Hockeyroos and an Australian Institute of Sport team.
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Paediatric researchers better equipped
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health’s Paediatric Research Group received an early Christmas present last October – new equipment funded by the Unigym program.
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Unlocking the secrets of ‘living rocks’
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
While climate change can be catastrophic for many forms of life, the ability of others to adapt is the key to survival.
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Seeking breakthroughs involving breast milk cells
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
UWA first year PhD student Libby Thomas had a busy year in 2009, winning numerous awards and accolades.
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Fresh fruit and veg – and a men’s shed – are all part of outback health
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Providing fresh fruit and vegetable supplies, scholarships, and a men’s shed are all part of an ambitious program to improve the health of people living in communities in WA’s Western Desert.
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Call for applications: Science Academies Scientific Visits Fellowships
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from professional scientists to visit Europe, North America (Canada, USA and Mexico) and North East Asia (China, Korea and Taiwan) between 1 July 2010 and 31 March 2011 to collaborate with researchers in those countries.
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Reminder: Preparation of ARC Future Fellowship applications for funding in 2010
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships Funding Rules for 2010 are now available on the ARC website.
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Call for Applications: Fay Gale Fellowships for overseas travel for early career staff
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The purpose of the University's Fay Gale Fellowships is to assist academic or professional staff at an early stage in their career to spend a period of time overseas, normally of not less than three months, working in another educational institution.
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Reminder: UWA guidelines, assistance and feedback on NHMRC Projects
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The NHMRC Project Grant scheme aims to fund research leading to improved health of all Australians.
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ECM Building / Premises Update
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
The brand new Student Experience Centre is currently being developed in the Engineering Civil and Mechanical Building overlooking the lush green grass of James Oval and will accommodate the Student Affairs team for all student enquiries.
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The Learning Space
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Amidst the shock of post-beach blues and approaching grant deadlines, somehow we need to face our students with glee, full of new and exciting ideas for our teaching.
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The Learning Space
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
It is an exciting time for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics as initiatives and plans developed over the last few years are now being implemented.
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Singapore science students take centre stage
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
More than 120 students – including 57 Bachelor of Science students – and 300 guests attended the presentation ceremony at the NTUC Business Centre in Singapore in September.
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Restoration of WA landscape contributes to global success
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Conservation of the remnant Banksia woodland of the Swan Coastal Plain is the subject of a major research collaboration between The University of Western Australia and Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
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UWA Motorsport exhibition in the new Science Library
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Come along
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UWA Publishing welcomes industry professional as new publisher
Friday, 29 January 2010
Former senior editor at Text Publishing, Melanie Ostell will be joining the staff of UWA Publishing (UWAP) in March in the position of Publisher.
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UWA Ag Science reunion reveals diverse career options
Friday, 29 January 2010
A recent reunion of 1972 agricultural science graduates from The University of Western Australia (UWA) revealed the diversity of career paths taken.
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Merino study examines meat vs maternal efficiency
Friday, 29 January 2010
Merino sheep producers will benefit from the work of a PhD student at The University of Western Australia.
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Big bang technology adapted for cancers and burns
Friday, 29 January 2010
Technology used to detect the echo of the Big Bang is being adapted for use in assessing burns and superficial cancers such as skin cancer.
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Global agenda for global students
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Students from around the world will be able to study online for a degree that examines the nature and future of humankind under a new partnership between The University of Western Australia and Open Universities Australia.
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Adding weight to calls for BMI revision
Thursday, 28 January 2010
It may be timely to review the body mass index (BMI) classification for older adults as new research suggests that older overweight people are less likely to die over a 10 year period than their normal weight peers.
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Infrared technology to become part of everyday life
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Winthrop Professors Lorenzo Faraone and John Dell, and Professor Jarek Antoszewski, of UWA's Microelectronics Research Group aim for infrared technology to one day be as affordable and widespread as mobile phones with cameras.
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UWAM Motorsport Exhibition in the Science Library
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Come along to see UWA Motorsport exhibition in the new Science Library!
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Biography enriches understanding of multicultural Australia
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
In focussing on the life of the prolific and courageous writer Ismail Kadare, a Professor of European Studies at The University of Western Australia has written the first full-length study in English of the battle for survival of literature in the hard-line Stalinist state of Albania.
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Travel scholarship allows musician to study in Germany
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
UWA Music graduate Lorenzo di Paola has moved from the blue skies of Perth to the Black Forest in Germany to do a Masters in Music at the prestigious Freiburg Musikhochschule in Germany after winning the Friends of UWA Music Travelling Scholarship.
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York gum woodland study of benefit to ecosystem management worldwide
Monday, 25 January 2010
The West Australian wheatbelt's York gum woodlands will be used as a model for ecosystems facing the challenges of climate and land-use change world-wide, thanks to research led by The University of Western Australia.
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International Summer School in Oceanography
Monday, 25 January 2010
A two-week international summer school in oceanography to improve forecasts of ocean behaviour took place from 11 - 22 January in the UWA. The event attracted 20 lecturers and 70 students from more than 30 countries.
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International Mining Collaboration to Further Industry and Environment
Monday, 25 January 2010
The University of Western Australia has signed a collaborative agreement with the China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) and the University of Queensland to strengthen cooperation in mining research.
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Congratulations to Emily S. Tan, PhD student in Mechanical Engineering
Monday, 25 January 2010
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to PhD student, Emily S.
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Australia to benefit from new green China
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Concern for the environment within China will lead to a different development model from that of the unstoppable economic expansion that has characterised the past three decades, and Australia will be one of the major beneficiaries, according to Economics Professor Yanrui Wu.
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Herbicide resistant weeds threaten global crops
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Weeds have evolved a new form of resistance to the world's most important herbicide, glyphosate, according to research led by Colorado State University.
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Herbicide resistant weeds threaten global crops
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Weeds have evolved a new form of resistance to the world’s most important herbicide, glyphosate, according to research led by Colorado State University.
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UWA offers a record number of undergraduate places
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
The University of Western Australia has made more than 4400 offers for undergraduate courses this year - the most the University has ever made.
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Bouncing boy wallabies for bouncy mums
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
In research significant for endangered marsupial breeding programs, researchers have found that the healthier a female wallaby, the more likely she is to have a son.
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Artistic vision deepens cancer awareness
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Accompanying the launch of an important new book on a cancer that affects one in nine Australian women before the age of 75 are a series of pencil and wash drawings by Jon Tarry that symbolise the relationship between mother and child.
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Landscape Architects Design and Develop
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree is a design based course that addresses both the problems and opportunities facing the natural and built environment.
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Black bream wired for salinity research
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
A research project that involved tracking black bream on the South Coast has found some fish will swim up to 10 kilometres up and down the estuary and river.
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Seeking the 'holy grail' for ecological restoration
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
A compound in plant smoke may hold the key to improving agriculture, restoring ecosystems and conserving endangered plants.
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Architects in the making
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
On Monday (18th January 2010) 22 WA high school students will discover what it's really like to be an Architect or Landscape Architect as they complete a Summer Design Studio at The University of Western Australia.
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Students star in Spanish dance performance
Monday, 18 January 2010
Two postgraduate students at The University of Western Australia have traded their books for flamenco dresses and castanets during the summer vacation while rehearsing for an upcoming Spanish dance production.
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Infrared technology to become part of everyday life
Monday, 18 January 2010
Electronics engineers at The University of Western Australia are leading the development of infrared technology that will revolutionise everyday life.
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New guide to Breast Cancer
Monday, 18 January 2010
Breast Cancer: The Facts, an informative addition to the popular series published by Oxford University Press was officially launched at the Cullity Gallery at The University of Western Australia today.
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Infrared technology to become part of everyday life
Monday, 18 January 2010
Electronics engineers at The University of Western Australia are leading the development of infrared technology that will revolutionise everyday life.
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Making the world a better place
Friday, 15 January 2010
Preparing people to participate fully in leadership roles will strengthen the social and economic fabric of Australia - and research undertaken at The University of Western Australia will help create leaders who are better prepared to tackle the challenges facing the nation.
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Unlocking the climate secrets of fossils
Friday, 15 January 2010
Microfossils of extinct eel-like animals, known as conodonts, and the spores of the earliest plants, similar to mosses and liverworts, will be examined by researchers assessing the effects of sea surface temperature and atmospheric carbon dioxide on the origin, expansion and extinction of species over hundreds of millions of years.
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'Awesome' fun for scientists of the future
Friday, 15 January 2010
Some of the scientists and engineers of tomorrow will converge on The University of Western Australia on Tuesday for a three-day science fest that will see them take part in a variety of activities such as solving a crime and finding out how we can save our rivers and lakes.
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Professor Robyn Owens appointed to the ARC Advisory Council
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
A senior executive from The University of Western Australia has been appointed to the nation's pre-eminent research advisory body, the Australian Research Council Advisory Council.
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Breast Cancer: The Facts - book launch and art exhibition
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
To mark the publication of Breast Cancer: The facts written by Professor Christobel Saunders and colleague Dr Sunil Jassal, the School of Surgery at The University of Western Australia is holding a book launch and art exhibition at UWA's Cullity Gallery.
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Learning lessons from pre-modern children
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Historians from The University of Western Australia and Frei Universitat in Berlin are undertaking research into childhood centuries ago to better understand the foundations of today's child-rearing.
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Sexy house mice could help save native cousins
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Since European settlement, 60 per cent of Australia's native rodent species have become extinct or threatened with extinction.
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Society to benefit from international summer school on ocean forecasting
Friday, 8 January 2010
A two-week international summer school in oceanography to improve forecasts of ocean behaviour, which has attracted 20 lecturers and 70 students from more than 30 countries, begins at The University of Western Australia on Monday.
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Business School Highlights - A year of significant progress
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe year
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Business Schools: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? Giving Voice to Values.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe
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Centre for Social Impact: A Dynamic New Initiative at the UWA Business School
Monday, 4 January 2010
UWA Business SchoolThe Centre for Social Impact WA - thought
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Business School Alumnus Links Social Consequences with Economic Problems
Sunday, 3 January 2010
UWA
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BHP Billiton and UWA Business School Partnership Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
Saturday, 2 January 2010
The UWA Business
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UWA Business School Students - Excel in Google’s Online Marketing Challenge
Friday, 1 January 2010
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Medefacts December 2009: Mastering the science of nursing
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
The first group of Master of Nursing Science students, who have switched from a range of careers to become nurses, started the innovative post-graduate degree in July.
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Medefacts December 2009: A tale of two students
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
These are the stories of two of the first intake of students for the Master of Nursing Science degree at UWA.
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Medefacts December 2009: The Bulge spreads out to help community
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
This year’s medical graduates, affectionately known as “The Bulge” because they are the biggest cohort to date, are the 50th group to emerge from the Medical School as qualified physicians.
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Medefacts December 2009: A touch of class
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
The first medical students to graduate with a West Australian degree celebrated their 50th anniversary this year with a reunion of doctors who have gone down very different paths.
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Medefacts December 2009: The word is out - Faculty in the news: Quoted As Saying
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
ABC South Coast WA (Albany)
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Medefacts December 2009: Pre-term birth study first cab off rank in Chinese obstetric collaboration
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
A School head has received a rare accolade by being made an Honorary Director in a Chinese university department. It is the first move of its kind for the department.
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Medefacts December 2009: A virtual world of dentistry
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
The challenges facing the Dental School with the proposed shorter dentistry degree could be partially addressed by the use of virtual reality based technology (VRBT), according to a Faculty academic.
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Mathematics and Australia
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
By Professor Cheryl Praeger, WA Scientist of the Year 2009
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Medefacts December 2009: "Foot doctors” make foray into desert
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Isolated indigenous communities which had never seen a “foot doctor” have been visited by a podiatric medicine team that made a ground-breaking trip into the Western desert.
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Medefacts December 2009: SWIH’T sweat, swat rivals at sports shindig – but suffer splint setback
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
How SWIH’T it is – the School of Women’s and Infants’ Health (SWIH) sported a netball team at the UWA Sports Day held recently and managed to rumble their opponents.
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New centre for energy at UWA
Monday, 21 December 2009
Inspired by the challenges associated with providing energy now and for future generations, the UWA Centre for Energy has been established within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Climate change no laughing matter at UWA
Monday, 21 December 2009
From monitoring burping sheep to decreasing the amount of laughing gas in the soil, The University of Western Australia (UWA) strongly contributes to the international investigation of climate change.
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International mining collaboration to further industry and environment
Friday, 18 December 2009
The University of Western Australia has signed a collaborative agreement with the China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) and the University of Queensland to strengthen cooperation in mining research.
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Five new lung function genes discovered
Friday, 18 December 2009
In a project that will help understand the causes of lung disease, researchers at The University of Western Australia working with 96 scientists from 63 centres in Europe and Australia have identified five common genetic variations which affect lung function.
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UWA's first Indigenous dentist graduates
Friday, 18 December 2009
The first Indigenous dental graduate from The University of Western Australia - David Plichta - will be honoured at a completion ceremony at the University.
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New centre for the mathematics of symmetry and computation
Friday, 18 December 2009
A centre for cutting-edge research in mathematics, statistics and computer science has been established at The University of Western Australia.
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Festive Wishes and a Reflection on 2009 - Winthrop Professor David Smith, Dean
Friday, 18 December 2009
Dear Colleagues
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 17 December 2009
Friday, 18 December 2009
With the release of proposals from the Formal Governance, Discipline and Research Themes working parties, the One Faculty, One Future project moves into a phase of open consultation across the Faculty on their proposals.
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Call for Feedback - Draft Formal Governance, Research Themes and Disciplines Proposals
Friday, 18 December 2009
As part of the One Faculty, One Future project, the Formal Governance, Research Themes and Disciplines working parties have today released proposals for comment from the Faculty. All staff are strongly encouraged to provide feedback on the proposals.
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Climate change no laughing matter at UWA
Thursday, 17 December 2009
From monitoring burping sheep to decreasing the amount of laughing gas in the soil, The University of Western Australia (UWA) strongly contributes to the international investigation of climate change.
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New Centre for Energy at UWA
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Inspired by the challenges associated with providing energy both now and for future generations, the UWA Centre for Energy (UWACE) has been established within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes teacher in Perth for schools conference
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Jane Elliott, the Iowa third-grade teacher who in 1968 gave her class a lesson in discrimination that changed education around the world, will visit Perth next year for the international Positive Schools 2010 Mental Health and Wellbeing conference supported by The University of Western Australia.
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New Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
The new Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation (CMSC) has been established at UWA. The Centre will be the hub of cutting-edge research across the disciplines of Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science.
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New Library website
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
The UWA Library is proud to unveil its new website. Completed in conjunction with the University Website Office, the new-look site aims to make library services and information easier to find and use. As part of this effort, the library has developed or introduced a number of new tools, including:
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Library Orientation in 2010
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
The UWA Library will be hosting a number of events to welcome new staff and students to the 2010 academic year.
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Eduroam now available in the Library
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Eduroam allows non-UWA staff and students to access the internet wirelessly in the Library and at cafes on campus.
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UWA Motorsport takes second place at Australasia Championship
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
The University of Western Australia's Motorsport team continued its successful run by claiming second place overall in the Formula SAE Australasia event in Melbourne at the weekend.
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Events Roundup
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
UWA Business SchoolPublic Lectures and EventsInterest in the ongoing debate on the
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Congratulations to Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Funding Winners
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
The ARC's Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Funding (LIEF) scheme provides funding for large-scale cooperative initiatives, so that expensive infrastructure, equipment and facilities can be shared by researchers in partnered organisations.
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Computer fire prediction model likely to save lives
Monday, 14 December 2009
Bushfire prediction technology developed at The University of Western Australia will receive an almost $3 million boost as part of a Federal Government Digital Regions Initiative that will benefit regional communities across Australia.
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UWA students win Prime Minister's prize
Monday, 14 December 2009
Two students from The University of Western Australia have been recognised among the best and brightest university students from Australia and Asia, after being awarded national scholarships.
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UWA medical student wins Human Rights medal
Monday, 14 December 2009
A medical student from The University of Western Australia has been awarded The Young People's Human Rights Medal for 2009.
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Congratulations to Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger
Monday, 14 December 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Winthrop Professor Cheryl Praeger who has been named Western Australia's 2009 Scientist of the year.
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Mine Waste Seminar 2010 – Call for Abstracts
Monday, 14 December 2009
This first international seminar on the Reduction of Risk in the Management of Tailing and Mine Waste will be held on 29 September - 1 October in Perth.
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Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering Students
Monday, 14 December 2009
For the second year in a row, first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia have triumphed in the Engineers Without Borders Australia Challenge.
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Congratulations to Professor David White
Monday, 14 December 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Professor David White, who won the Anton Hales Medal for 2010, recognising his contribution to Earth sciences.
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The Learning Space
Monday, 14 December 2009
Why Don't Students Bother to Collect Their Marked Assignments?
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ACG 2010 Events
Monday, 14 December 2009
ACG (Australian Centre for Geomechanics) will host the following education and training activities in 2010:
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UWA Students In Free enterprise (SIFE) are Best in the Business
Friday, 11 December 2009
UWA Business SchoolThe Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team, based at UWA's Business School,
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UWA indigenous medical education in the limelight
Friday, 11 December 2009
Indigenous medical education and one educator in particular from The University of Western Australia have won LIMElight awards for preparing medical graduates to better work with Aboriginal people in health care.
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Fast-growing Perth under the microscopes of 1,000 urban planners
Friday, 11 December 2009
In a significant coup for The University of Western Australia, the third World Planning-Schools Congress (WPSC) in a decade will be hosted by UWA in July 2011.
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New staff help keep UWA on top of agricultural economics
Friday, 11 December 2009
With increasing numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolling in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA), its School of Agricultural and Resource Economics has appointed two new lecturers.
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Book ROUND UP
Friday, 11 December 2009
Business School
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Research into motivation
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Children's motivation to study music will be the focus of a major project involving researchers from the School of Music.
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National and international scholarships for UWA Music students.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
The Australian National Academy of Music has offered 11 scholarships to current and former UWA students for 2010.
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Down to earth approach to climate change
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Research at The University of Western Australia and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia is helping farmers adapt to climate change and improve soil fertility.
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Bankers warned against becoming curators
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Seeds stored in seed banks of wild species will become museum pieces unless the ‘bankers' employ shrewd collection strategies, argues Professor Kingsley Dixon of The University of Western Australia and Perth's Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
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Phase 2 course development
Thursday, 10 December 2009
The Future Framework course development process involves two distinct phases. Phase 1 was a draft (concept building) process, involving Expressions of Interest for offering majors. The closing date for those submissions was 30 November 2009.
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New "Busselton Health Study": healthy ageing
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Five thousand Busselton "baby boomers" will take part in a new four-year study on healthy ageing that will feed into one of the world's longest running epidemiological studies: the Busselton Health Study.
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Congratulations to Hemlata Wadhwa, PhD student in Mechanical Engineering
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
The Faculty offers our congratulations to Hemlata Wadhwa who has been awarded Best Student Paper Presentation at the 9th Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference (EMAC 2009) held at the University of Adelaide from 6th - 9th December for presenting the work on ‘Hydrodynamic forces on an oscillating disk under a free surface'.
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Canberra Critics' Award bestowed on UWA Publishing author
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
UWA Publishing congratulates author John Dargavel for winning the Canberra Critics' Circle Writing Award for his biography - The Zealous Conservator: A Life of Charles Lane Poole.
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UWA's world-class engineer wins national earth sciences award
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
An internationally recognised geotechnical engineer at The University of Western Australia who has revolutionised the oil and gas industry's approach to pipeline design has won the Anton Hales Medal for 2010, recognising his contribution to Earth sciences.
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UWA engineering students take national honours
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
For the second year in a row, first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia have triumphed in the Engineers Without Borders Australia Challenge.
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Shaping the future of climate change: Dogma or consensus - scepticism or denial?
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Are you concerned about climate change, but not totally sure what to conclude? Worried about attacks on scientists? What is a valid scientific idea and how is a scientific consensus formed?
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Emeritus Professor Don Bradshaw's Festschrift launched
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Emeritus Professor Don Bradshaw, Chair of Zoology at UWA, was honoured with a festschrift on December 2 for a lifetime of work in his field.
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Celebrating the power of singing
Monday, 7 December 2009
More than 250 choristers came together at Winthrop Hall on Saturday 5 December for Sing It 2009!
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Fraction too much fiction in 'climategate'
Monday, 7 December 2009
This article by Professor Stephan Lewandowsky, Australian professorial fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Western Australia, appeared In the The Age on Saturday, December 5, 2009.
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UWA Publishing title featured in NATURE science journal
Monday, 7 December 2009
New release, World Ocean Census: A Global Survey of Marine Life, has been reviewed in one of the world's most prestigious science journals - Nature.
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Study finds heart disease link in kidney patients
Monday, 7 December 2009
New findings published in the prestigious Journal of Lipid Research this month could help reduce heart disease in high-risk patients with kidney disease.
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New chapter for the "Busselton Health Study"
Monday, 7 December 2009
A new chapter in one of the longest running epidemiological research programs in the world will be announced on December 9.
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Children's book targets health in the Kimberley
Monday, 7 December 2009
An endemic health condition, scabies, affects up to 70 per cent of pre-school aged children in remote Indigenous communities and is the subject of a new children's picture book to be launched at Cable Beach Primary School on December 14.
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More than 40 Indigenous people have qualified as lawyers
Saturday, 5 December 2009
The law program for Indigenous peoples has been a most effective
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High school students keyed up for summer
Friday, 4 December 2009
For most high school students, being keyed up for summer means dusting down the surfboard and investing in a new pair of bathers or boardies.
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Professor Ian Constable's lifetime contribution lauded
Friday, 4 December 2009
World-leading ophthalmic surgeon Professor Ian Constable's outstanding contribution to ophthalmology and to science has been recognised in Western Australia's premier science awards.
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UWA student named Rhodes Scholar at Large
Friday, 4 December 2009
An Arts-Law honours student from The University of Western Australia with a strong sense of social responsibility has been named one of Australia's three Rhodes Scholars at Large.
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New centre makes geothermal cities a hot prospect
Thursday, 3 December 2009
A new research centre dedicated to developing technologies designed to help establish sustainable, low-emission, geothermal cities, was launched in Perth today by the Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Hon Norman Moore.
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Indian Rim Asian University Games demonstrate sport, culture and friendship - 7 to 11 December
Thursday, 3 December 2009
The University of Western Australia will host the Indian Rim Asian University Games (IRAUG) from 7 to 11 December, in which more than 700 national and international athletes will take part.
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Leading mathematician and UWA scholar named scientist of the year
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Australia's most highly cited pure mathematician, Professor Cheryl Praeger, was today named the WA Scientist of the Year.
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UWA Publishing Wins Prestigious Poetry Award
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
UWA Publishing author, Emily Ballou has been awarded the 2009 Wesley Michel Wright Prize for Poetry for her collection of poems entitled The Darwin Poems.
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UWA geologist wins international medal
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
The University of Western Australia's Emeritus Professor David Groves has been awarded the prestigious Penrose Gold Medal for his outstanding contribution to earth sciences.
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Vital importance of habitat
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
In the November December 2009 issue of Australasian Science, Emeritus Professor Don Bradshaw, the Chair of Zoology and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Animal Biology wrote that protecting habitat is the key to halting Australia’s declining biodiversity.
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iPods handy for rehabilitation
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Generation Y’s latest telecommunication accessories are being used to help their grandparents overcome disabilities caused by stroke and Parkinson’s disease.
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Universities to examine Indigenous studies
Monday, 30 November 2009
Some of Australia's leading Indigenous educators and researchers and two US experts will debate key issues and developments in Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous Studies during a two-day conference to be held at The University of Notre Dame and co-hosted by The University of Western Australia.
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Stronger ties with India
Monday, 30 November 2009
A recent visit to India by a senior UWA delegation will hopefully counter fears about Indian students’ safety in Australia.
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Saving freshwater fish - and human health
Monday, 30 November 2009
Native freshwater fish in habitats over 700,000 square kilometres from Busselton to Geraldton to Northam will be surveyed for the first time by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Department of Fisheries.
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Ending 2009 on a positive note
Monday, 30 November 2009
We are moving towards the end of another year of achievement marked by continuing success at an institutional and individual level. This success is the result of outstanding effort from all staff. No matter what your role on campus, your contribution is valued and appreciated.
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Catching fish with computers
Monday, 30 November 2009
Fishermen and their communities in East Africa are benefitting from the computer modelling skills of UWA’s Centre for Water Research – thanks to a jar of Vegemite.
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The Lord of climate change
Monday, 30 November 2009
Lord Ron Oxburgh’s peers would probably describe him as having an interesting pedigree.
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Lawyer and economist tackle groundwater issues
Monday, 30 November 2009
A lawyer and a resource economist from UWA are helping lead a national research program that aims to improve the management of Australia’s vital groundwater resources – a resource that Perth depends on.
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Saving freshwater fish – and human health
Monday, 30 November 2009
Native freshwater fish in habitats over 700,000 square kilometres from Busselton to Geraldton to Northam will be surveyed for the first time by researchers at The University of Western Australia and the Department of Fisheries.
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Call for book chapters
Monday, 30 November 2009
All academic staff and postgraduate students are encouraged to contribute to this proposed book "Ontology Learning and Knowledge Discovery Using the Web: Challenges and Recent Advances" edited by Mr Wilson Wong, Assistant Professor Wei Liu and Winthrop Professor Mohammed Bennamoun.
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Working Party Progress Report - Second Faculty Representative Panel
Monday, 30 November 2009
Following consideration by the Faculty Representative Panel of a second round of draft proposals from the Formal Governance, Disciplines and Research Themes working parties, the working parties are now in the process of considering the feedback and making necessary revisions to their proposals.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 30 November 2009
Monday, 30 November 2009
The working parties of the One Faculty, One Future project are well into operation, with the second draft proposals recently presented to the Faculty Representative Panel.
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Nobel Laureate reveals new methods to teach science
Friday, 27 November 2009
Visiting Nobel Laureate Professor Carl Wieman will next month give a free public lecture on "Teaching Science in the 21st Century".
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Lawyer and economist tackle groundwater issues
Friday, 27 November 2009
A lawyer and a resource economist from The University of Western Australia are helping lead a national research program that aims to improve the management of Australia's vital groundwater resources - a resource that Perth depends on.
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Bachelor of Health Science Student Makes International Impact
Friday, 27 November 2009
Wellness Program wins Cooperative Spirit Shoestring Award!
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Student's Book Launch in Broome
Friday, 27 November 2009
Courtney Hodder's book "Billy and the Magical Boab Tree: A Fight with a Nasty Mite" is being launched in Broome on 14 December 2009.
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WA physicist's 'Moon Dust' tapes may hold keys to future lunar landings
Thursday, 26 November 2009
A set of original NASA data tapes from moon landings in the 1960s now held in Western Australia may hold the keys to overcoming problems associated with the effects of lunar dust on future moon missions.
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No more cheap energy, says expert
Thursday, 26 November 2009
The century of cheap energy is behind us, according to an international energy expert visiting The University of Western Australia.
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No More Cheap Energy, Says Expert
Thursday, 26 November 2009
The century of cheap energy is behind us, according to an international energy expert visiting The University of Western Australia.
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SERPENT Project: Drilling Down Into Deep Sea Exploration
Thursday, 26 November 2009
As the price of oil goes up, it becomes worth the cost for resource companies to spend billions of dollars exploring and drilling in deeper and deeper water.
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Reminder: Professional Staff Structure Implementation Information Sessions
Thursday, 26 November 2009
All staff are reminded that as part of the Faculty's commitment open dialogue and dissemination of information a series of weekly information sessions are being held on the implementation of the new professional staff structure.
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2009 Christmas Party!
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Ho ho ho... don those Santa hats and come and celebrate the festive season and the end of another successful year, at the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics 2009 Christmas Party.
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Leaders Debate Hot Topics "In The Zone"
Thursday, 26 November 2009
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.
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Science and Engineering Challenge
Thursday, 26 November 2009
We would like to thank all volunteers who assisted at this year's Science and Engineering Challenge. It was a great experience to see the young students solving the challenging problems and everyone had a great fun!
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From Blogs to Bombs analyses classroom technologies
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
A new book from UWA Publishing examines digital technologies in education - including digital literacy, online socialisation, cyberbullying, cyberpredation, surveillance and censorship.
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Implant boosts heroin abstinence
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
A heroin treatment trial using sustained release naltrexone may offer new hope for addicts by giving them more time to get their lives in order.
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IHS Graduate Certificate, Diploma now available
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Graduate Certificate and Diploma courses in Integrated Human Studies are now open for applications. Graduates of any faculty can choose on campus or online options.
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Congratulations to Dr Adam Wittek
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
The Faculty is pleased to offer our congratulations to Dr Adam Wittek who has been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor.
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Congratulations to Dr Ajmal Mian
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Dr Ajmal Mian, who is one of the four winners of the UWA Award for Early Career Researchers for best work accepted for publication ($ 1000).
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Media Skills Workshop
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Scientists, who want to improve their effectiveness when interviewed by the media, are invited to participate in this Media Skills workshop.
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School of Population Health - Summer School 2009 courses: Health Informatics and Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
The School of Health Population offers the following courses for staff and students interested in analysis of health data: 1) Health Informatics (14 - 18 December 2009);2) Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data (7 - 11 December 2009).
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Panel Discussion on Bioenergy Issues
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Bring your questions and comments on bioenergy and participate in the discussions.
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Congratulations to UWA Research Collaboration Awards Winners (round 2 – November 2009)
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to the UWA Research Collaboration Awards (URCA) winners.
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Call for Applications: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Round 4 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open and with newly awarded increased funding provides great opportunities for projects in science and technology.
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Call for applications: Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The Australian Academy of Science (AAS), in association with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), offers Postdoctoral (up to 6 years post PhD award) and Invitational Fellowships (short or long-term) in Japan.
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The Learning Space
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Welcome to this week's edition of the Learning Space.
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National Asbestos Week: leading researchers discuss latest research
Monday, 23 November 2009
Leading asbestos disease researchers will gather at a conference in Sydney from November 24 to 26 to discuss the latest developments in research in the field.
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Study finds vital clues to earth's evolution
Friday, 20 November 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered how ancient ore deposits hold the key to the Earth's evolution as well as helping pinpoint concentrations of metals important for the State's economic development.
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UWA Publishing shortlisted for human rights awards
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
UWA Publishing title The Native Title Market is on the shortlist for the 2009 Human Rights Award in Literature Non-fiction.
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Links between terrorism and torture examined
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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.
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Leaders debate hot topics 'In the Zone'
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
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.
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UWA researcher publishes tips to stave off Alzheimer's
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
A PhD thesis which found a dietary supplement of a combination of antioxidants was effective in improving memory has been taken on by an international publishing house.
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Playing by the rules
Monday, 16 November 2009
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 …
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SERPENT project: Drilling down into deep sea exploration
Monday, 16 November 2009
As the price of oil goes up, it becomes worth the cost for resource companies to spend billions of dollars exploring and drilling in deeper and deeper water.
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Pretty cheats and liars lure researchers
Monday, 16 November 2009
Poets have written about unrequited love for centuries – and now chemists and biologists are getting in on the act.
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Better than a Bex and a good lie down?
Monday, 16 November 2009
A good old Aussie oil will help soothe a worsening modern headache if Dr Kate Hammer has her way.
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UWA hosts three Nobel Laureates in three weeks
Monday, 16 November 2009
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.
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UWA architecture and urban design students win recognition
Friday, 13 November 2009
Students from The University of Western Australia have won recognition for design concepts for the redevelopment of Royal Perth Hospital and its health precinct.
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Bright future for genetics
Friday, 13 November 2009
At the opening of the Centre for Genetic Epidemiology on 1 October 2009, Winthrop Professor Lyler Palmer spoke of an extraordinary – even transcendent – time in the history of bioscience. This is an edited version of the speech.
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High school students keyed up for summer
Friday, 13 November 2009
For most high school students being keyed up for summer means dusting down the surfboard and investing in a new pair of bathers or boardies.
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PICSE Science Investigation Awards
Friday, 13 November 2009
The Science Investigation Awards are a new initiative in the PICSE-UWA project, and will be held in the Undercroft of Winthrop Hall on Monday, 16th November 2009.
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Clean green farm will make every raindrop count
Friday, 13 November 2009
The University of Western Australia’s Ridgefield Future Farm will be officially opened next week with the aim of integrating cropping, livestock and native ecology and being carbon neutral by 2020.
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Professional Staff Structure for the Future of the Faculty
Friday, 13 November 2009
The Faculty has decided to move forward with changes to its professional staff structure as part of the One Faculty, One Future project. This will see the development of an outstanding level of service to the Faculty, University and external community that is consistent across the Faculty.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 12 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
The One Faculty, One Future Project continues to move forward, with implementation of the new professional staff structure and continuing work by each of the working parties and advisory panels on recommendations.
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UWA Publishing Shortlisted for Human Rights Award
Thursday, 12 November 2009
UWA Publishing title, The Native Title Market was shortlisted for the 2009 Human Rights Award in literature on November 11.
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Clean green farm will make every raindrop count
Thursday, 12 November 2009
The University of Western Australia's Ridgefield Future Farm will be officially opened next week with the aim of integrating cropping, livestock and native ecology and being carbon neutral by 2020.
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Stars light up at UWA
Thursday, 12 November 2009
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.
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SURF Commendation for Marion Kickett
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Assistant Professor Marion Kickett has been commended by the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences for her exceptional SURF scores.
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Perth water levels up to a metre higher by end of century
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Changes in marine and atmospheric conditions will have significant effects on Western Australia's coastline, inlets, estuaries and rivers in the next 100 years.
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New Dean of Architecture at UWA
Thursday, 12 November 2009
A Western Australian architect who has taught at The University of Western Australia for the past 20 years has been appointed to lead the University's Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts as its Dean.
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UWA Sports Day
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Wow! What sports super-stars we all are! On the eve of Halloween, with a marquee decked out to instil fear into the very hearts of our opponents, our Faculty's staff and postgraduate students took part in UWA's second annual Sports Day and walked away from many events victorious!
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Congratulations to NHMRC Grants Recipients
Thursday, 12 November 2009
The Faculty is pleased to offer our congratulations to NHMRC grants recipients: Winthrop Professor David Smith, Research Associate Professor Bruce Gardiner and Professor Karol Miller.
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Research and Innovation Showcase
Thursday, 12 November 2009
On Wednesday 11th November the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics showcased the many cutting-edge research projects currently being undertaken by our talented staff and students.
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Perth water levels up to a metre higher by end of century
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Changes in marine and atmospheric conditions will have significant effects on Western Australia's coastline, inlets, estuaries and rivers in the next 100 years.
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The ACS Foundation recognises the excellence of UWA Scholars
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Four UWA students were recognised as recipients of Australian Computer Society (ACS) Foundation scholarships for 2009.
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A variety of findings for young and old
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Two new research topics completed by fourth year agricultural science students at The University of Western Australia (UWA) could play a key role in the development and adoption of grain varieties by WA growers.
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Human genome experts to help plant breeders feed the world
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The University of Western Australia is hosting 80 scientists from 13 countries whose skills will help revolutionise plant breeding – and vital food production.
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High school students prove maths = fun
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
More than 300 of the State's best young mathematicians from 32 schools tackled some complex problems in the WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad held at The University of Western Australia last Sunday.
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Human genome experts to help plant breeders feed the world
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The University of Western Australia is hosting 80 scientists from 13 countries whose skills will help revolutionise plant breeding - and vital food production.
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IHS News Vol 2 No 13 11 November 2009
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Australia Africa Fellowship
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The second round of the Australia Africa Fellowship Program is now open.
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High school students prove maths = fun
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
More than 300 of the State's best young mathematicians from 32 schools tackled some complex problems in the WA Junior Mathematics Olympiad held at the UWA last Sunday.
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Life Cycle Costing Seminar
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
All staff members and students interested in Life Cycle Costing are invited to participate in this seminar presented by the Asset Management Council and Maintenance Engineering Society of Australia.
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Call for Applications - Australia-India Council Grants
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
The Australia-India Council (AIC) is now inviting applications for the 2009-2010 financial year. The closing date for applications is COB Monday 16 November 2009.
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In the Zone: Innovation Required in Meeting Future Energy Demand
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Meeting future demand for energy, particularly in non-OECD countries, would require innovative approaches across a range of energy sources, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told.
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'Don't sweat the small stuff': Premier
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Small-scale resources projects in Western Australia should be able to attract majority or even 100 per cent foreign shareholding without facing bureaucratic challenges, the Premier of Western Australia Colin Barnett said today.
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Strategic planning crucial for Perth's future
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Getting the planning right is crucial in enabling Perth to grow and flourish as a leading city in the Asian region, according to commentators at the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Strong growth in Asian media markets
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Asia has the greatest potential for growth of media markets in the world, according to a panel of international media experts at the In The Zone conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Nuclear power Australia's greenhouse solution
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Australia is following a complex, risky and speculative path on future energy needs when international experience shows a simpler path forward, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Chair Ziggy Switkowski told a conference in Perth today.
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Zone needs to work together on security threats
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
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.
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Education, energy and the Indian-US relationship the key to India's future
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
The major challenges to India's future as an economic powerhouse were education and energy needs, the Senior Editor of The Hindustan Times told a major public policy conference in Perth today.
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Culture of innovation key to knowledge economies
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Universities must foster a culture of innovation in order to build the knowledge economies that are vital to growth in the Asia Pacific region, leading international academics said today.
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Warning by steel producer against oligopolies
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
The Chairman of one of the world's largest steel producers has warned of the serious implications of oligopolies in the resources industry.
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Innovation required in meeting future energy demand
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Meeting future demand for energy, particularly in non-OECD countries, would require innovative approaches across a range of energy sources, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told today.
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MAGICians Succeed
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
The MAGICian robotics team, formed as a collaboration between The University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Flinders University with support from leading defence contractor Thales, has been shortlisted as one of only ten teams from an international field to take part in the MAGIC 2010 International Challenge.
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Westcare International Day of Disability Breakfast: Josiah's Bike Designed by Dreamfit Foundation
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Come to the Westcare International Day of Disability Breakfast on 3 December 2009 featuring a number of inspirational guest speakers and Dreamfit Foundations highlight project for 2009 - Josiah's Bicycle Engineering Challenge.
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Quickstart Guide to Developing LMS unit (WebCT) – CATL Workshop
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
All staff new to using UWA's Learning Management System (WebCT) or those who would like a refresher are welcome to participate in this workshop.
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UWA man wins work safety award
Monday, 9 November 2009
A staff member at The University of Western Australia has won one of only two individual awards in this year's Work Safety Awards Western Australia.
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Foreign investment concerns unfounded
Monday, 9 November 2009
Concerns about levels of direct foreign investment in Australia, particularly by China, needed to be put in perspective, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, Federal Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, said today.
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Australia and China should build greater understanding
Monday, 9 November 2009
The relationship between Australia and China requires a focus on mutual understanding if it is to continue to yield benefits for both countries, according to experts at the In The Zone conference at The University of Western Australia.
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Asian financial strength augurs well for Australia
Monday, 9 November 2009
The Asian region had been largely insulated from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and would aggressively outperform other global economies in the medium term, financial experts at the inaugural In The Zone conference at The University of Western Australia said today.
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Opportunity for Australia to play a leading role in disaster management
Monday, 9 November 2009
A leading international medical researcher has issued a challenge for Perth to develop a southern hemisphere version of the US-based Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).
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UWA showcases engineering research and innovation
Monday, 9 November 2009
Cutting-edge projects in areas such as bushfire prediction technology, a regenerative braking system for an electric car and waste-to-energy technology are just some of the displays at The University of Western Australia's Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase this Wednesday, November 11.
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Australia working hard to build a strong regional community
Monday, 9 November 2009
Shifts in geostrategic influence would continue and provide Western Australia with increasing opportunities to partner with countries in the Asian zone, according to Senator Chris Evans, Federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
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New world order requires global collaboration
Monday, 9 November 2009
Global collaboration and cooperation on a vast range of challenges throughout the Asian region is essential to the future prosperity of Australia and its northern neighbours, according to the Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Dr Michael Chaney.
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Foreign investment necessary for Australia's growth
Monday, 9 November 2009
The deputy managing director of Citic Pacific Limited has told a conference in Perth that Australia's foreign investment regulations are stringent and appear to cause confusion among investors.
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Opportunity for Australia to play a leading role in disaster management
Monday, 9 November 2009
A leading international medical researcher has issued a challenge for Perth to develop a southern hemisphere version of the US-based Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC).
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The Learning Space
Monday, 9 November 2009
I'm delighted to launch the first of a regular section of the newsletter dealing with engineering education.
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Congratulations to Rob Greenhalgh
Monday, 9 November 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Rob Greenhalgh who has won one of only two individual awards in this year's Work Safety Awards Western Australia.
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Perth to get electric vehicle charging stations in 2010
Monday, 9 November 2009
A consortium led by The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University will install Perth's first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in early 2010 as part of a research project which has been awarded $229,000 funding under the Australian Research Council's Linkage grant scheme.
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No quick fix to a knowledge economy
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Western Australia, writes about the opportunities and challenges - and suggests some likely solutions - for higher education in globalised economies.
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No place like zone
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Dr Michael Chaney AO, discusses the significance of Australia's western seaboard in the new world order.
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Governments don’t have all the answers
Saturday, 7 November 2009
The role of citizen diplomacy in the time zone Western Australia shares with 60 per cent of the world's population is the concern of Sue Boyd, President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (WA Branch).
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Viruses sans frontières
Saturday, 7 November 2009
International collaboration and technology in response to pandemics is essential, argues Professor Barry Marshall AC. Nobel Prize Laureate Professor Marshall is Co-Director of the Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training.
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Can Obama change the climate?
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Co-author of Global Climate Change - Australian Law and Policy and a Visiting Fellow in UWA's Law School, David Hodgkinson, believes governments have several options for mitigating climate change.
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Shift in thinking needed
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Security in the time zone shared by Western Australia and 60 per cent of the world's population is the concern here of Former Defence Minister, now Australia's Ambassador Designate to the United States of America, Professor Kim Beazley.
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German conference draws international interest
Friday, 6 November 2009
An international conference focused on the place and role of German language teaching and German studies in the global environment will be held at The University of Western Australia this month.
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New sources of Future Framework information
Friday, 6 November 2009
We have developed two initiatives to assist with communication and clarification of issues arising from the course restructure.
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Reaffirmation of structural principles for majors
Friday, 6 November 2009
This short summary provides further guidance to faculties as they prepare their Phase Two proposals for majors within the Future Framework.
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Bee research vital for cheap, fresh food
Thursday, 5 November 2009
A team from The University of Western Australia, in partnership with industry group Better Bees of Western Australia, has secured $800,000 to study male fertility in honey and feral bees.
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In the Zone conference 8-10 November
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Foreign Minister Steven Smith, US ambassador-designate Kim Beazley, West Australian Premier Colin Barnett and other leading political, business, academic and media figures will meet at The University of Western Australia next week to debate the geopolitical, economic and social issues confronting our region.
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Bravely crunching the twin crises
Thursday, 5 November 2009
The public is hungry for knowledge of the true dimensions of Australia's climate crisis and what can be done about it without wrecking our economy - a subject to be examined at The University of Western Australia next week.
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UWA closes on major international milestone
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
The University of Western Australia has moved a significant step closer to its goal of becoming one of the top 100 universities in the world with the official release today of the foremost international ranking of Universities.
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Swan-Canning River Basin online schools project
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
An ambitious research program will be launched tomorrow focused on engaging community action by delivering up-to-date information on the health of the Swan-Canning River Basin to every West Australian with the click of a button.
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Art pushes cultural boundaries
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Two Indonesian art students are about to embark on an intensive art program of cultural orientation and investigation at The University of Western Australia (UWA) to see how art education differs from their home school in Java.
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UWA student named 2009 Rhodes Scholar
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
A student from The University of Western Australia who wants to inspire school students to develop a passion for science has won the 2009 Rhodes Scholarship for Western Australia.
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Next stop … the art gallery
Monday, 2 November 2009
It must be the only art gallery in the world which has a bus regularly drive through it.
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Perth to get electric vehicle charging stations in 2010
Monday, 2 November 2009
A consortium led by The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University will install Perth's first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in early 2010 as part of a research project which has been awarded $229,000 funding under the Australian Research Council's Linkage grant scheme.
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‘Fairest and Best’ for trailblazing program
Monday, 2 November 2009
In the sports arena, awards are handed out to players judged ‘fairest and best' or ‘best and fairest'.
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Broad curriculum music to my ears
Monday, 2 November 2009
Winthrop Professor Jane Davidson, Callaway/Tunley Chair of Music, on an opportunity for vigorous debate over educational philosophy and its implementation:
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No honour in this crime
Monday, 2 November 2009
Jordanian Carol Kaplanian moves between two very different worlds: Western Australia and the UWA campus - where she is in her second year of PhD studies - and Jordan where members of her immediate and extended family live.
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A noble series of lectures
Monday, 2 November 2009
A public lecture series to allow the community to engage with Nobel Laureates from around the world has been named in honour of our Nobel Prize winners.
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Allergy research could lead to lunchbox freedom
Monday, 2 November 2009
Children’s allergies to peanuts have become so common that many primary schools ban peanut butter sandwiches from their students’ lunchboxes.
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UWA expert warns urgent action needed to reduce ear infections among Indigenous children
Monday, 2 November 2009
The high number of Indigenous children suffering middle ear infections will continue to rise unless urgent action is taken to tackle overcrowding, provide appropriate housing and water supply, adequate access to medical care and education on the issue for parents, according to eminent West Australian paediatric ear, nose and throat specialist Professor Harvey Coates.
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Better blood vessels - better cancer treatment
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Research into the structure of blood vessels in tumours, published in Nature, has opened the way to improve targeted cancer therapy.
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Decade of top regional teaching celebrated in Albany
Friday, 30 October 2009
The University of Western Australia will celebrate a successful decade at its Albany Centre on Monday.
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Medical research at UWA gets $20.6 million boost
Friday, 30 October 2009
Research at The University of Western Australia into the role of family history in preventing certain cancers, heart disease and diabetes is among dozens of UWA projects awarded National Health and Medical Research Council funding.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 29 October 2009
Friday, 30 October 2009
The One Faculty, One Future project continues, with the Culture, Teamwork and Collegiality Working Party about to begin work and the upcoming report of the working parties to the Faculty Representative Panel.
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Oil and Gas focus to new Graduate Diploma in Energy Law
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Responding to the current resources boom, the UWA Law Faculty is offering a new Graduate Diploma in Energy Law in 2010.
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Starry night at the Octagon
Thursday, 29 October 2009
The 40th anniversary of The University of Western Australia's Octagon Theatre will be celebrated this Saturday.
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UWA's Geothermal Proof of Concept Project
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Premier’s Fellow, Klaus Regenauer –Lieb recently commented:
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Call for Applications: National Computational Infrastructure Merit Allocation Scheme
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) provides Australian researchers with access to world-class high-end computing services.
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Endeavour Awards for Australian and International applicants - for study or research abroad
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Applications for the second round of the 2010 Endeavour Awards for Postgraduate students and Postdoctoral researchers will open on 1 December 2009 and close on 30 January 2010 for funding in 2010. The 2011 round will open in April 2010. The success rates for many of these awards are very high!
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Grads to perform She Stoops to Conquer
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Busselton/Crawley resident Elena Vettorel is glad she's only acting in the latest production by The University of Western Australia's Graduate Dramatic Society.
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Congratulations to the ARC Discovery and Linkage Project winners
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The Faculty congratulates all those with recent successes in ARC Discovery and Linkage Project funding and recognises the huge amount of effort put in by all applicants, whether successful or not.
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Intensive Grant Writing Workshop for ARC Discovery Projects - Workshop
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The Research Executive and the Research Development Office will be running an intensive workshop over three weeks in January 2010 focusing on the forthcoming ARC Discovery Project (DP) applications due in February 2010.
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Astronomy and the SKA - Exhibition
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The exhibition includes: * Astronomical images from optical telescopes (The World at Night exhibition) and images generated through the use of radio telescopes.
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Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase - Reminder
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Once again, staff in the Faculty are preparing for our exciting and vibrant Research Showcase event.
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ARC Discovery & NHMRC 2011 - Repeat call for Expressions of Interest
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
This is a repeat call for expressions of interest in applying for ARC Discovery Project/Fellowship or NHMRC Project/Fellowship funding in the next funding rounds - March 2010.
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From Mars to Earth: a journey fostered by Science, Technology and Fascination
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
A public lecture by Dr Paulo de Souza, CSIRO ICT Centre, Tasmania.
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Assessment and Feedback - Workshop
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Teaching staff interested in assessment and feedback are encouraged to participate.
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UWA student wins geoscience scholarship
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
A postgraduate student and lecturer in mechanical engineering at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious national scholarship.
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Congratulations to the University Engineers’ Club (UEC)
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The Faculty is pleased to announce that the UEC has been awarded the title of Best Faculty society for an unprecedented second year running. Congratulations to all of the students involved, particularly the UEC committee and those who supported them in 2009.
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UWA staff helping to raise the profile of Australian universities in China
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
As part of the Australian Government’s Study in Australia 2010 (SIA 2010) initiative to raise Australia’s international education reputation in an increasingly competitive marketplace which was announced by Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP earlier this year, staff from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at UWA have participated in a series of film interviews.
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UWA researchers win national funding
Monday, 26 October 2009
World-class research at The University of Western Australia was significantly boosted today with the Federal Government announcing more than $19.5 million for research projects at the University.
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Human Genetics Society of Australasia Vacation Research Scholarship
Monday, 26 October 2009
The Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) WA Branch invites applications for vacation scholarships for research projects in the area of human genetics for a period of between six and eight weeks during the 2009/10 summer vacation.
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False promise of sex may save south-west orchid
Monday, 26 October 2009
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia, Kings Park and Botanic Garden (KPBG) and the Australian National University is racing the clock to save an orchid unique to Western Australia's south-west.
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Making the Most of Your TER Information Session
Monday, 26 October 2009
Wednesday 9 December, 6.30pm - 8pm
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Starting Life at UWA
Monday, 26 October 2009
Here are some tips about admission and enrolment, orientation and starting uni to help make the transition to university life a success.
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New Courses in Science
Monday, 26 October 2009
New courses in Sport and Recreation Management, Food Science and Adult Sleep Science provide students with the opportunity to specialise in one of these areas after the third year of a science degree.
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Registrations Open for The Science Experience
Monday, 26 October 2009
The Science Experience is a three day program of events for students about to enter Year 10.
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Christmas Opening Hours: Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office
Monday, 26 October 2009
Staff at the UWA Admissions Centre and Prospective Students Office are available to answer questions and provide advice about admission into UWA courses. Please note the alteration of our opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period.
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Important Dates and Upcoming Events
Monday, 26 October 2009
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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UWA researchers dominate WA Science Awards
Friday, 23 October 2009
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have dominated the list of finalists for this year's Western Australian Science Awards.
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UWA student wins geoscience scholarship
Friday, 23 October 2009
A postgraduate student and lecturer in mechanical engineering at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious national scholarship.
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UWA researchers dominate WA Science Awards
Friday, 23 October 2009
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have dominated the list of finalists for this year's Western Australian Science Awards.
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Google Settlement: Information for Authors
Thursday, 22 October 2009
You may have heard about the Google settlement in the news or from publishing organisations.
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International experts appointed to Winthrop Professorial positions in Law in 2010
Thursday, 22 October 2009
The appointment of two new Winthrop Professors of Law have been confirmed. The successful candidates are Professor Mark Israel of Flinders University Law School and Ms Holly Cullen, who currently holds a Readership in Law at Durham University in the United Kingdom.
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Breaking the cycle of poverty
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Kate Leeming (BPhysEd 1987; DipEd 1988) has set her sights on breaking the cycle of poverty in Africa by cycling 24,000km across the country.
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Better physics measurements bear fruit
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Associate Professor Eugene Ivanov, a physicist from The University of Western Australia, has won a major American Physical Society award for his work on measurement.
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UWA Masters at aiding Iraq
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
The University of Western Australia (UWA) and its Institute of Agriculture continue to play an important role expanding the capacity of Iraqi agriculture and reducing the country's dependence on imported food by training Iraq's brightest and best graduate agriculture students.
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Researchers make breakthrough in muscular dystrophy treatment
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
An international research team that includes The University of Western Australia has released details of a breakthrough which holds promise of a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an incurable muscle-wasting disease.
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UWA masters at aiding Iraq
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
The University of Western Australia (UWA) and its Institute of Agriculture continue to play an important role expanding the capacity of Iraqi agriculture and reducing the country’s dependence on imported food by training Iraq’s brightest and best graduate agriculture students.
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Oil tested for potential to avert medical disaster
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are investigating whether tea tree oil can prevent the development of potentially disastrous antibiotic resistance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Environment and Conservation 2009 Environment Awards.
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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.
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UWA scoops [email protected] Awards
Friday, 16 October 2009
The University of Western Australia scooped two major Employment and Inclusion Awards at the [email protected] Awards announced in Melbourne last night.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Change of Position Defence - new book by visiting law lecturer, Elise Bant
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Just released, another book by Dr Elise Bant, UWA Honorary Fellow (law) and visiting lecturer for the unit, Unjust Enrichment.
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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.
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UWA researchers part of US consortium that has mapped the human epigenome - The genome's 'new clothes'
Thursday, 15 October 2009
A major breakthrough study, published today in Nature, has provided a complete roadmap of the human epigenome and has major implications for the treatment of human diseases and development of stem-cell based regenerative medicine.
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IHS News Vol 2 No 12
Thursday, 15 October 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Proposed New Professional Staff Structure
Thursday, 15 October 2009
The Faculty has outlined a proposed new professional staff structure for the Faculty and is now seeking feedback from across the Faculty on the proposal before any decision is made to go forward.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 15 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
The first elements of the One Faculty, One Future project are now underway, with three of the working parties established and a proposed new professional staff structure circulated to the Faculty for feedback.
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Professional Development Scholarships
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Two $5,000 Professional Development Scholarships are again being offered to UWA staff by the Perth Convention Bureau to assist two staff members in their personal and professional development.
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UWA to host the 8th International Conference in Physical Modelling in Geotechnics
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Congratulations to the staff from the Centre for Offshore Foundations Systems whose staff and expertise have helped UWA to be selected as the host for the 8th International Conference in Physical Modelling in Geotechnics in 2014 current web site: https://www.icpmg2010.ch/.
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Innovative leadership project wins ALTC funding
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) have recently announced that they will fund an innovative project entitled ‘Professional staff as leaders in enhancing student engagement: building capacity in emerging technologies through cascade and viral leadership’.
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Nobel Laureate series named in honour of Barry Marshall and Robin Warren
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
A public lecture series to allow the community to engage with Nobel Laureates from around the world has been named in honour of Professors Barry Marshall and Robin Warren, joint winners of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 2005.
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ARC Linkage Projects - applications, guidelines and help
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
The Australian Research Council Linkage Projects Round 2 is now open, with application forms available on ARCs Research Management System (RMS). Round 2 Instructions to Applicants are also available on the website.
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Marine Futures project wins State Coastal Conference Award for Excellence in Marine Research
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
The Marine Futures project, funded by the Natural Heritage Trust was delivered by a team including members from UWA, South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc.
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National teaching awards for UWA
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
University staff have received national awards for Excellence in Teaching in the social sciences and indigenous education.
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CATL Workshop - an Introduction to Problem Based Learning
Monday, 12 October 2009
This workshop is designed for lecturing staff who want to explore ways to foster deeper understanding in their students.
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Vale - Professor Alan Billings
Monday, 12 October 2009
It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of Alan Billings, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
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Final Year Dinner
Monday, 12 October 2009
The University Engineers' Club (UEC) is holding a final year dinner for all graduating students on the 26th October. All staff members are also invited to attend the evening and congratulate final year students on their achievement.
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Workshop: Research Leaders Program - Research Project Closeout
Monday, 12 October 2009
This workshop is designed for experienced and beginning researchers, postgraduate students and UWA research affiliates.
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National Undergraduate Water Prize – Call for Nominations
Monday, 12 October 2009
The Undergraduate Water Prize is open to all final year students whose final year project is on a water related topic.
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Winthrop Hall turns pink
Friday, 9 October 2009
The University of Western Australia will join universities across Australia in glowing pink for a week to mark the official launch of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's (NBCF) annual Pink Ribbon Campaign.
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Congratulations to Jana Sperschneider, 2009 ANZ Anita Borg finalist
Friday, 9 October 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Computer Science and Software Engineering PhD student, Jana Sperschneider, who has been selected as a 2009 ANZ Anita Borg finalist.
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Effective Management of High Performers – Workshop
Friday, 9 October 2009
All UWA staff responsible for the supervision or management of other staff are invited to participate in this workshop.
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Questioning Hanrahan: Environmental optimism and realism in the 21st century by Professor Richard Hobbs, Australian Laureate
Friday, 9 October 2009
In this very timely talk, Professor Richard Hobbs will outline the many positive steps being taken to repair the environment in Australia and around the world - efforts amounting to a large counter-current working against negative influences.
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Applications are now invited for medical equipment grants
Friday, 9 October 2009
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has awarded $448,022 to the University of Western Australia for equipment grants for 2009. The amount has been calculated by allocating funds pro rata to the NHMRC health and medical research grants held by UWA in 2009.
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National Science Week: Grants Round 2010 Open
Friday, 9 October 2009
The Federal Government funding for National Science Week 2010 was announced by Senator the Hon Kim Carr on 2nd October 2009. National Science Week Grants are one of several avenues through which the Australian Government funds National Science Week.
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Science Education in the 21st Century – Lecture by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman
Friday, 9 October 2009
Professor Carl Wieman, Nobel Laureate, will speak during this public lecture on using the methods of science to teach science.
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Congratulations to Professor Robyn Owens
Friday, 9 October 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Professor Robyn Owens who has been appointed to be new UWA Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
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A 'gem' from UWA pulmonary specialist
Thursday, 8 October 2009
A Winthrop Professor of Respiratory Medicine at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious first prize in the British Medical Association book awards' respiratory medicine category.
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Food superhero to serve it up at UWA
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Slow Food hero Carlo Petrini, famous for instigating the eco-gastronomy movement that is sweeping the world, will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia during his one-day visit to Perth.
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More hope to lung cancer patients with new technology
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Deaths from lung cancer are higher than for any other form of cancer, with more than 8,000 Australians diagnosed each year - but the latest technology being demonstrated at The University of Western Australia offers new hope to sufferers.
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Currie Hall October events
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Currie Hall is hosting three major events during October.
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Working Party reports now available
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
The Academic Council has approved reports from three of the working parties that the Future Framework Implementation Committee had commissioned.
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Congratulations to Chemical Engineering students
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to the two Chem-e-car teams from UWA who succeeded at the Chemeca conference.
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Engineering a water supply
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
UWA engineers have taken on a long-term project to help provide the people of Timor Leste with clean water and sanitation.
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Poet influences Australian writing
Monday, 5 October 2009
Dennis Haskell, English and Cultural Studies Professor, is the new Chair of the Australia Council Literature Board.
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Graduation gowns help women to learn
Monday, 5 October 2009
Behind the shining young graduates who grace the Winthrop Hall stage on graduation night, there is a dedicated team of women who have made sure they look just right.
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The science behind a sausage
Monday, 5 October 2009
Food and cooking has become one of the nation's favourite pastimes.
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Best of British books
Monday, 5 October 2009
A book co-authored by UWA's Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Dr Gary Lee, has been described as "the definitive textbook on pleural diseases across the world."
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America's Cup legacy ensures smooth sailing
Monday, 5 October 2009
UWA has joined the international sailing scene with the launch of its first Foundation 36 yacht. UWA Centennial was unveiled last month along with plans for UWA to become involved in international sailing programs.
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Students aiming high
Monday, 5 October 2009
Teenagers in suburbs like Lockridge, Girrawheen and Hamilton Hill don't often pay much attention to the idea of going to university.
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New Indian Ocean views
Monday, 5 October 2009
A new international journal on Indian Ocean issues is headed up by a UWA academic.
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Anaesthetists pen winning books
Friday, 2 October 2009
Two Professors of Anaesthesia at The University of Western Australia have won prestigious first prizes in the ‘Anaesthesia' and ‘Basis of Medicine' categories of the British Medical Association Book Awards.
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Centre to investigate common disease causes
Friday, 2 October 2009
A new premises for investigating genetic and environmental causes of common human diseases such as cancer, heart disease and depression was launched at The University of Western Australia yesterday.
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UWA appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Friday, 2 October 2009
The University of Western Australia has appointed mathematician and computer scientist Professor Robyn Owens to be its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).
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Geothermal - the energy future beneath our feet
Thursday, 1 October 2009
By Klaus Regenauer-Lieb
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The Scots are coming - to UWA
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Former journalist and television executive turned Conservative politician Ted Brocklebank will lead a delegation of Scottish MPs delivering a public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Monday October 12, 2009 to mark the first 10 years since devolution.
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UWA seeks leave to appeal to the High Court over Gray decision
Thursday, 1 October 2009
The University of Western Australia has today sought leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia in a case involving the University's right to protect its investment in intellectual property developed by its staff.
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IHS News Vol 2 No 11 1 October 09
Thursday, 1 October 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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IHS News Vol 2 No 10 14 September 09
Thursday, 1 October 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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UWA Motorsport Launch their Ninth Race Car
Thursday, 1 October 2009
The 2009 UWA Motorsport team proudly launched their new car on Wednesday evening, 30th September, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 130 guests, including the Vice Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson and Director of Student Services, Jon Stubbs.
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UWA Sports Day 2009!
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Exams are looming, Christmas is coming and there's a million-and-one things you should be doing, right?! You are far too busy to even manage lunch most days and just wish time would stop! Well guess what - It's time for some TIME OUT!
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Worldwide Universities Network Research Development Fund - Request for Applications
Thursday, 1 October 2009
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund offers grants of up GB£15,000 (approx. AU$27,500) to support research collaborations in the following WUN Global Challenges:
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Richard Riley wins a British Medical Association Book Award for 2009
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Dr Richard Riley has been awarded the prestigious First Prize in the 'Basis of Medicine' category
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Helena Iredell Wins Pre-clinical Teacher of the Year Award
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Helena Iredell Wins Pre-clinical Teacher of the Year Award
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Defying Hanrahan - Yes we can!
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Runaway climate change, species loss, ecosystem collapse - these predictions for the future are so dire that many people believe nothing can be done to prevent ruination.
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Uranium and nuclear energy in WA: technical, security, economic, social points of view by Dr Ian Duncan
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
This lecture is presented by The Energy and Minerals Initiative and the Institute of Advanced Studies at The University of Western Australia.The Nuclear Renaissance is Real. World attitude to the use of civil nuclear powered electricity generation is changing toward a majority being in favour.
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UWA team wins Warman Student Design and Build Competition 2009
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Steven Davey, Brendan-John Vernall and Christopher Pratt, second year Mechanical Engineering students, who won the national 2009 Warman Competition.
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2009 Marshall-Warren Lecture: How Advancements in Science are Made
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
In this lecture Professor Douglas Osheroff, 1996 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics , will speak on how advances in science are made, and how they may come to benefit mankind.
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UWA Intellectual Property Commercialisation Seminar
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The Office of Industry and Innovation is pleased to offer UWA staff and postgraduate students this FREE opportunity to learn about UWA Intellectual Property commercialisation.
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Research and Innovation Showcase - facilities and equipment flyers
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Do you have current brochures or could you develop a new flyer illustrating facilities and equipment in your area to promote at the Faculty's upcoming Research and Innovation Showcase on 11th November? Please let us know ASAP of your plans to:
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Information Session for prospective ARC Professorial, QEII and Australian Research Fellows
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The Australian Research Council funds Australian Professorial, Queen Elizabeth II and Australian Research Fellows through the Discovery Projects scheme.
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Biofuels from Algae - Status and Prospects - Seminar by Professor Michael Borowitzka
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
This seminar is a part of the bioenergy forum developed by UWA Federation Fellow Steven Smith. The forum is aimed at a multi disciplinary audience interested in future energy needs.
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Challenges in Materials Science for Sustainable Energy – lecture by Professor Klaus Ploog, Paul Drude Institute, Germany
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Energy and materials have a long-standing and mutually enriching relationship. In this talk Professor Ploog will show that materials science offers unique possibilities to improve key properties of energy supplies.
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Natural Gas Hydrate in Flow Assurance Workshop
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
This workshop is aimed at providing state-of-the-art practice in flow assurance for hydrates, one of the largest problems in offshore production and it will be valuable to individuals involved in the field of flow assurance.
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Sparks to fly as students set cars in motion
Monday, 28 September 2009
Two teams of chemical engineering students from The University of Western Australia will tomorrow compete against four other finalist teams from around Australia in a competition to design and construct a car powered by a chemical reaction.
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World Health Organisation expert to talk about flu
Monday, 28 September 2009
A World Health Organisation influenza expert, Professor Anne Kelso, will present this year's Ian Constable Lecture, The 21st Century Pandemic, at The University of Western Australia.
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Oil and gas expert appointed as Chevron Chair in gas process engineering
Monday, 28 September 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulation to Associate Professor Eric May, who has been appointed as the Chevron Chair in Gas Process Engineering.
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LMS Look and See - Tracking Student Progress in an LMS Unit – CATL Workshop
Monday, 28 September 2009
This workshop is designed for UWA staff who are advanced users of UWA's LMS and interested in tracking student progress in an LMS unit.
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Distinguished UWA engineer rides crest of a green wave
Monday, 28 September 2009
A world-leader in green, large-scale conversion of wave energy to electricity, Dr George W.
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10th Anniversary of Multicultural Week in UWA
Monday, 28 September 2009
A spectrum of multicultural events will be held from 5 - 9 October 2009 to celebrate the diversity of the UWA community.
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Alumni catch up with our award winners
Friday, 25 September 2009
UWA alumni also had the opportunity to hear from some of the faculty’s Rising Stars at a University Club lunch in February. The researchers featured included West Australian Young Scientist of the Year for 2008, Ben Corry; and Science Student of the Year, Jacinta Delhaize.
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Where are they now? - Tim Perkins
Friday, 25 September 2009
Tim PerkinsGenetic Research Scientist, rows for CambridgeBSc (majoring in Biophysics and Chemistry) 2001
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Latest grants for UWA research
Friday, 25 September 2009
UWA is continuing to attract major grants for its research work.
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Accolade for ‘robot poles’ art installation
Friday, 25 September 2009
They might look like random poles in a gallery, but an art and science collaboration between UWA’s SymbioticA and a US neuro-engineering laboratory has drawn praise from one of the world’s foremost forums for digital media.
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Sleep scientists awake to new opportunities for research centre
Friday, 25 September 2009
The university’s dream of a new research facility for sleep science was outlined at an industry seminar titled Night Vision: The Future of Sleep Science Research at UWA.
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Editorial: exciting times for science teaching and research
Friday, 25 September 2009
These are exciting days for those of us in science teaching and research – even if the economic news is less than rosy.
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Making Virtual Reality - The Journey Begins
Friday, 25 September 2009
In early October, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson, officially launched the presence of UWA in the acclaimed interactive 3D virtual world of Second Life.
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$100m radio astronomy centre boosts SKA bid
Friday, 25 September 2009
A new $100 million International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) was launched last month to spearhead national efforts to attract the world’s largest science project to Western Australia.
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High school teachers head back to uni for inspiration
Friday, 25 September 2009
Almost a hundred high school science teachers went back to university in June, attending professional development workshops at UWA with the SPICE program – an experience they described as “inspiring, enlightening, stimulating and engaging”.
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New telescope a sight to see
Friday, 25 September 2009
The official launch of the Zadko Telescope earlier this year was a stellar event.
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Jeremiah’s bright idea is a key to solar research
Friday, 25 September 2009
Ancient microscopic organisms could become the tools of the future when it comes to advancing material science in areas such as solar cell technology.
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Stephan’s work on Malaria creates a buzz
Friday, 25 September 2009
People who say that mosquitoes are inexplicably attracted to them might be interested in physicist Stephan Karl’s work.
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Problem-solving puzzles help train ‘fast brains’
Friday, 25 September 2009
Dr Mark Wood’s hands-on puzzles have been the biggest sellers in a couple of Australia’s leading department store toy sections for the past five years and have won numerous awards here, in the US and the UK.
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LMS Look and See - Mastering the LMS Grade Book - CATL Seminar
Friday, 25 September 2009
This seminar is designed for UWA staff who are advanced users of UWA's LMS and interested in learning the tips and tricks to mastering the LMS Grade Book.
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Call for Nominations: Women in Resources Awards
Friday, 25 September 2009
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia is proud to announce the inaugural Women In Resources Awards, to be presented on 8 March 2010 on International Women's Day.
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One Faculty, One Future Update - 1 October 2009
Friday, 25 September 2009
Initial preparations have commenced for the One Faculty, One Future project in the Faculty, which involves a number of working parties and proposed changes to the professional staff structure of the Faculty.
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‘Rising stars’ give an insight to their research
Friday, 25 September 2009
The Science Futures Foundation is continuing to host public and industry-based events to showcase the groundbreaking research and world-class scientists housed within UWA’s schools and centres.
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Oil and gas expert appointed as Chevron Chair in gas process engineering
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Eric May, an Associate Professor from The University of Western Australia, has been appointed as the Chevron Chair in Gas Process Engineering.
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Timely Timor cassava credits to CLIMA
Thursday, 24 September 2009
East Timor's chronic food shortages are easing, thanks to the development of higher yielding varieties of cassava through the ‘Seeds of Life' project, managed by the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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New program is a real PAL for science students
Thursday, 24 September 2009
A new program offered by the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences is helping first year students adapt to the demands of life as a science student.
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Staff Appointments
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Winthrop Professor of Law
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Mental Health Week promotes trans-cultural wellbeing
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Developing positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is the focus of a key Mental Health Week event, to be opened next week by WA Minister for Mental Health, Dr Graham Jacobs.
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Zadko goes robotic
Thursday, 24 September 2009
In September 2009 our French collaborators successfully installed the robotic observatory control system on the Zadko Telescope.
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UWAP’s Jolley biography short listed for the biggest literary prize
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
UWA Publishing author Brian Dibble has just been short listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for his biography of prominent WA writer - Elizabeth Jolley.
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Virtually going to Uni
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
The University of Western Australia will be launched in Second Life soon and residents of the popular 3D internet virtual world will be able to walk around campus, attend lectures and enter a competition to design the University's Second Life cultural precinct.
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Using chemistry to restore soil damaged by mining
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Sustainable rehabilitation of land disturbed by mining and industry will be the subject of a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Law scholarship takes student on an eye-opening trip to Broome
Monday, 21 September 2009
Fifth year UWA Law student, Renee Kaczmarczyk, was awarded the Linda Cotton Memorial Law Scholarship to further her knowledge about the inter-relationship between Indigenous Australians and the law.
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Quitting smoking in pregnancy good sign for child behaviour
Monday, 21 September 2009
A PhD student at The University of Western Australia, working with the Telethon Institute of Child Health, has revealed there are long-term benefits for a child if their mother quits smoking even after the pregnancy is established.
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Distinguished UWA engineer rides crest of a green wave
Friday, 18 September 2009
A world-leader in green, large-scale conversion of wave energy to electricity, Dr George W. Taylor, was last night awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at The University of Western Australia.
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A degree of aspiration
Friday, 18 September 2009
Students from 24 schools with a low transfer to tertiary education will be given the opportunity to get a university degree under a new program run by The University of Western Australia.
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UWA joins national network on social impact
Thursday, 17 September 2009
The University of Western Australia has joined the Centre for Social Impact, a significant national network of university business schools that aims to achieve academic excellence for a social purpose.
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UWA launches international sailing program
Thursday, 17 September 2009
An international sailing program to be launched today will give more West Australians the opportunity to become involved in one of Australia's more popular sports.
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Final ECM Strategic Review paper
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Following feedback from the Faculty over the month of August, the final ECM Strategic Review paper has been produced.
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Consolidated Strategic Review Papers
Thursday, 17 September 2009
During the course of the Strategic Review 2009, the Co-chairs produced 13 papers detailing the issues and challenges we face as a Faculty, and providing options and recommendations as to how we should move forward.
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Strategic Review Update - 17 September 2009
Thursday, 17 September 2009
The Strategic Review 2009 has now come to an end, following a presentation at the annual Full Faculty meeting on the 8 September 2009.
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Research showcase flyers
Thursday, 17 September 2009
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics will be holding the Engineering Foundation's Research and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday 11th November 2009.
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Congratulations to Jerome Bowen, UWA engineering graduate
Thursday, 17 September 2009
The Faculty is delighted to congratulate Jerome Bowen, an Environmental Engineering and Anthropology graduate who has been named the 2009 WA Young Professional Engineer of the Year.
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Green new deal called for
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Top State experts in economics and the environment will convene at The University of Western Australia on Friday for the symposium A Green ‘New Deal'? Confronting Climate Change and the Financial Crisis.
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Congratulations to CSSE students on their marvellous victory
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Peter Alexander, Alexander Mathews and Evgeni Sergeev, three Computer Science and Software Engineering students, recently who won the South Pacific ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) International Collegiate Programming Competition, beating out over 75 teams from all over Australia and New Zealand.
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Congratulations to Ms Jovanna Taylor
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
The Faculty would like to offer our congratulations to Ms Jovanna Taylor, a Computer Science and Engineering student who has been selected as a 2009 ANZ Anita Borg finalist.
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Winthrop Professor Mark Cassidy and Professor David White win Future Fellowships
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
The University of Western Australia's reputation for research excellence has been recognised with the award of ten prestigious national Future Fellowships. Two of the recipients are ECM Faculty members: Winthrop Professor Mark Cassidy and Professor David White.
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Workshop: Occupational Safety and Health Training for Managers and Supervisors
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
This workshop is designed for all managers and supervisors. It provides participants with a knowledge of occupational safety and health legislation, principles, responsibilities and practices and their application at UWA.
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Workshop - Research Leaders Program: Managing People in a Research Context
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
This workshop is designed for UWA research-active staff, postgraduate students, school managers or research associates who are affiliated with UWA research projects or groups.
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Call for Volunteers - Science and Engineering Challenge
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
All staff and postgraduate students are invited to volunteer in the Science and Engineering Challenge event, which will take place on November 9-13 and 17.
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Diplomatic language
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Professor Krishna Sen, UWA's Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, on last week's move by the Prime Minister in vetoing the nomination of Mr Borrowman, a successful career diplomat, as Australia’s next Ambassador to Germany, on the grounds that he was not fluent in the German language ...
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Dementia carers sought for research into Alzheimer's
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Perth researchers are using National Dementia Awareness Week* to encourage people who care for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's to take part in groundbreaking research.
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Chris Steytler QC to take up professorial role at The University of Western Australia
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Christopher Steytler QC, Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia, has been appointed as a Winthrop Professor of Law at The University of Western Australia.
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Call for Nominations: Teaching and Learning Awards
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
The second round of nominations for the Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards is now open and will close on 31 October. The application process is entirely online and is available on the website.
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ARC Future Fellowships - support for future applicants
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
To help us plan for the next round of ARC Future Fellowships, it would be most helpful to know of any ECM researchers and non-UWA researchers who would be interested in applying in the next ARC Future Fellowships round, when it is announced.
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Call for applications: UWA Research Collaboration Awards - Round 2
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
The UWA Research Collaboration Awards (RCA) provide funding to support new and developing initiatives that will expand the University's external research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
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ARC Discovery and NHMRC Projects 2011 - expressions of interest
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
To assist in planning support and providing information over the next 6 months we strongly urge you to let us know if you are considering applying for ARC Discovery Project/Fellowship or NHMRC Project/Fellowship funding in the next funding rounds.
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CATL Workshop: Assessment - Learning's Destination or Journey?
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
This CATL (Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning) session is designed for all teaching staff who have an interest in designing better assessment items.
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Workshop: Research Leaders Program - Grant and Contract Administration
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
This workshop is designed for experienced and beginning researchers, postgraduate students and UWA research affiliates.
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Historian with a passion for ice and fire
Monday, 14 September 2009
A sensitive barometer and an inspiring political model of international cooperation, Antarctica is the subject of a free public lecture to be delivered by Antarctic traveler Professor Tom Griffiths at The University of Western Australia.
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Honours student champions human rights
Monday, 14 September 2009
Law honours student Janaki Tampi is passionate about human rights. Janaki is writing her law honours thesis on strengthening Australian laws to protect the human right to adequate housing.
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Triumph for disabled student-sailor
Friday, 11 September 2009
A disabled student who left her wheatbelt hometown of Kununoppin to study at The University of Western Australia is among more than 1,300 graduands to be awarded degrees during the Spring Graduation series starting on Monday.
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UWA Professor to present the 2009 Daphne Mayo lecture
Friday, 11 September 2009
UWA Art History Professor Ian McLean will present the 2009 Daphne Mayo Lecture at The University of Queensland on September 23.
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UWA poet to chair literature board
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Dennis Haskell, English and Cultural Studies Professor at The University of Western Australia, is the new Chair of the Australia Council Literature Board.
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School’s Research Day
Thursday, 10 September 2009
The School of Medicine and Pharmacology is holding a Research Day to focus on the breadth of work on Friday, 11 September.
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Ten future fellows at UWA
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
The University of Western Australia's reputation for research excellence in radio astronomy, fundamental physics, molecular genetics and offshore engineering technologies has been recognised with the awarding of ten prestigious national Future Fellowships.
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UWA at forefront of recycling on campus
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
The University of Western Australia is leading the State in recycling as the first West Australian University to sign up for a national program, Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin.
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New courses given a start date
Monday, 7 September 2009
UWA’s new course structure – hailed as the biggest academic change in the hundred year history of the University – will come into effect from 2012.
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Clue to treating childhood diseases
Monday, 7 September 2009
A team of West Australian researchers have made a breakthrough which has the potential to lead to development of drugs to reverse effects of a devastating childhood disease.
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No ordinary Bloecker
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Kununurra born Christian Bloecker expects to return to his family’s 1100 hectare farm in the Ord River Irrigation Area at the end of the year, equipped with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Economics from The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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East Timorese engineers seek water help from UWA
Friday, 4 September 2009
Four senior engineering academics from universities of one of Australia's closest and poorest neighbours, East Timor, are visiting fellow engineers this week at The University of Western Australia, part of an initiative aimed at addressing East Timor's water and sanitation needs.
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Burpless grazing livestock the aim
Friday, 4 September 2009
Research led by Dr Phil Vercoe, Deputy Director of Animal Production Systems at The University of Western Australia, aims to find ways of reducing the methane output from grazing livestock.
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Art commentator to outline direction of UWA's cultural precinct
Friday, 4 September 2009
The newly appointed Director of The University of Western Australia's Cultural Precinct, Professor Ted Snell, will outline the future of the precinct when he is guest speaker at UWA Convocation's next meeting.
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Perth International Arts Festival wins two prestigious industry awards
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Perth International Arts Festival is thrilled to announce it has won an Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Award and a Western Australian Cultural Achievement Award.
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UWA considers intellectual property judgement
Thursday, 3 September 2009
The University of Western Australia is considering its options following a judgement today from the Full Bench of the Federal Court relating to the University's right to protect its investment in intellectual property developed by its staff.
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Uni students go bedless for the homeless
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Students from The University of Western Australia will experience ‘bedlessness' tonight - and in the process help real homeless youth in Perth and in Cambodia.
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PATREC Research Seminar
Thursday, 3 September 2009
All UWA researchers are invited to the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) research seminar, which will explore opportunities for UWA in the development of research programs undertaken by PATREC, and give an overview of UWA involvement.
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Reminder - Full Faculty Meeting - Tuesday 8 September 2009
Thursday, 3 September 2009
This is a reminder to staff that the annual Full Faculty meeting of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2009. All staff in the Faculty are invited to the meeting, and an agenda will be available on the website prior to the meeting.
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IHS News Vol 2 No 9
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOROne of the aims of Integrated Human Studies is to understand what it means to be human, and here at the School of Anatomy and Human Biology at UWA a great deal of research is carried out into what humans are and what they do.
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12 ECM researchers successfull in 2010 funding
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Twelve early career researchers in ECM were successful in the 2009 round for UWA Research Development Awards funding for 2010.
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Congratulations to PhD Student Zhihui Ye
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to PhD student Zhihui Ye from the School of Civil and Resource Engineering who won the Australia-China Natural Gas Technology Partnership Fund Top-up Scholarship.
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Workshop: NHMRC Project Grants
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
What makes a successful NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) Project Grant Application? How does a GRP (Grant Review Panel) arrive at your score?
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Invest in your 'Zone' networks and knowledge
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Perth businesspeople have a premium opportunity to update their knowledge and networks through a two day conference focussed on doing business with the State's major trading partners in an ever-changing and more complex world order.
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Premier launches $100 million centre to boost megaproject chances
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
In a bid to host the largest scientific project of the early 21st century, Premier Colin Barnett today launched the $100 million International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Perth.
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Communicating within the university
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Now that 2012 has been confirmed as the Future Framework commencement date, a major task over the months ahead is to ensure that staff members are kept well enough informed to be able to engage constructively with course development and other transition planning.
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Top mathematician to talk about cosmic distances
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
One of the world's leading young mathematicians, Professor Terence Tao, will deliver the Clay-Mahler Lecture "Cosmic Distance Ladder" at UWA this Thursday.
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Congratulations to Winthrop Professor Liang Cheng
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The Faculty would like to offer our congratulations to Winthrop Professor Liang Cheng who has been appointed to the position of Head of School of Civil and Resource Engineering.
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2010 scholarships information now available
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
UWA has a diverse range of awards and scholarships on offer for students commencing study in 2010.
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Do you have students who are eligible to apply through the UWay scheme?
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
UWay is a scheme which allows TEE students whose academic achievements have been adversely affected by certain disadvantages, including regional isolation, to apply for special entry to an undergraduate degree course at UWA.
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Changes to the prerequisites for Engineering
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
In 2011, the prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering (including combined degrees) will change. These changes will be relevant to this year's Year 11 students. The prerequisite and recommended subjects for 2011 entry are as follows:
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The Earth Science Discovery Centre is now open
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The Earth Science Discovery Centre is an exciting new concept for science communication at all levels. It is a space designed for small groups (up to 25) to explore more advanced Earth Science, particularly in 3-D.
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Engineering, Computing & Maths; School and Campus Visits
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
UWA's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics offers exciting activities, both on and off campus, for groups of secondary school students.
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New courses are all about caring
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
UWA has introduced two new courses; a science major, Climate and Environment, and a Master of Nursing Science.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Workshop - Research Leaders Program - Governance and Compliance: Protecting Yourself, Your Research and Your University
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
All UWA research-active staff, postgraduates, school managers or research associates who are affiliated with UWA research projects or groups are invited to participate in this Research Leaders Program Workshop.
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Research Leaders Program: Financial, Resource and Risk Management Workshop
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
All UWA research-active staff, postgraduates, school managers or research associates who are affiliated with UWA research projects or groups are invited to participate in the Research Leaders Program Workshop.
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Call for applications: United States to Australia Fellowship Program
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The American Australian Association is currently accepting applications for its US to Australia Fellowship Program. The program offers fellowships of up to AU$25,000 to American researchers or students wishing to undertake advanced research or study in Australia.
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Call for Applications: Australian Government Research Support for National Security Program
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Applications for the Australian Government Research Support for National Security program are now invited.
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Dani Barrington wins a UWA Publication Prize
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Ms Dani Barrington, a PhD candidate, from the School of Environmental Systems Engineering for being awarded a publication prize by Professor Doug McEachern, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) for her paper "Application of Hydrogen Peroxide for the Removal of Toxic Cyanobacteria and Other Phytoplankton from Wastewater" published in Environmental Science and Technology.
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UWA Launches Powerful Ion Probe Facility
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
A world-first imaging and analysis facility with the ability to search for evidence of the earliest life on Earth, help find new ore deposits, and detect weapons-grade uranium in minute dust particles has been opened at The University of Western Australia.
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Engineering Education Futures Seminar and Workshop
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
All ECM Faculty staff and students are invited to participate in the following events relevant to engineering education and practice issues which will be presented by Roger Hadgraft (Melbourne University), Ian Cameron (University of Queensland), Carl Reidsema (University NSW) and Wendy Faulkner (Edinburgh University): 1) 3+2 Curriculum Design Workshop Roger Hadgraft will present a workshop on 3+2 curriculum planning and design.
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Call for Applications: Improving Student Learning Grants
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Expressions of Interest are sought for the Semester 2, 2009 round of Improving Student Learning (ISL) Grants.
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Strategic Review Update - 3rd September 2009
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
The Strategic Review is now drawing to a close, and the deadline for staff feedback has now been reached.
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UWA researchers succeed with muscular dystrophy trials
Monday, 31 August 2009
An international team of researchers including West Australian molecular geneticist Steve Wilton has been recognised for its success in treating boys suffering the devastating muscle-wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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Another accolade for W. Professor Judith Finn
Monday, 31 August 2009
Congratulations to W. Professor Judith Finn who received the Researcher of the Year Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award at the Nurses and Midwives Board of
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UWA launches powerful ion probe facility
Friday, 28 August 2009
A world-first imaging and analysis facility with the ability to search for evidence of the earliest life on Earth, help find new ore deposits, and detect weapons-grade uranium in minute dust particles has been opened at The University of Western Australia.
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Expressions of interest sought for new courses
Friday, 28 August 2009
The University of Western Australia is calling for expressions of interest from any group of staff members for offering majors in any of the new three-year undergraduate courses.
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Valuable business insights at IN THE ZONE
Thursday, 27 August 2009
How can Western Australia take advantage of its resource richness and geographic positioning to lead the rest of Australia in this Asian Century? This is just one of the ‘big' questions on the agenda for November at the IN THE ZONE conference.
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Premier to launch Centre to boost megaproject chances
Thursday, 27 August 2009
In a bid to host the largest scientific project of the early 21st century, Premier Colin Barnett will next week launch the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Perth.
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Road Safety Council — Appointment of Professor D’Arcy Holman
Thursday, 27 August 2009
A Ministerial Statement was made in Parliament this August about the role of the Road Safety Council Chair and Professor D'Arcy Holman's honorary appointment.
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Clarifying the main structural features
Thursday, 27 August 2009
The University of Western Australia has issued a paper to clarify the main structural features of undergraduate courses within the Future Framework.
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Two UWA researchers make nation's top 10
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Two researchers from The University of Western Australia have had their work recognised as being among the top 10 medical research projects in Australia.
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Lifestyle changes prevent Alzheimer's disease
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Scientific research supports lifestyle changes to help prevent the risk of developing dementia.
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Perth International Arts Festival wins independent film award
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
The Perth International Arts Festival is thrilled to announce our film programmer Sherry Hopkins as the winner of a major industry award last night.
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UWA and Chinese Universities hatch plans for collaboration
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Thirteen Deans from six agricultural universities around China will be at The University of Western Australia for a three-day workshop on agricultural research and education from tomorrow.
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UWA and Chinese universities hatch plans for collaboration
Monday, 24 August 2009
Thirteen Deans from six agricultural universities around China will be at The University of Western Australia for a three-day workshop on agricultural research and education from tomorrow.
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UWA to launch powerful ion probe facility
Monday, 24 August 2009
The University of Western Australia now boasts a world-first imaging and analysis facility with the addition of a powerful and sensitive instrument that can search for evidence of the earliest life on Earth, help find new ore deposits, and detect weapons-grade uranium in minute dust particles.
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Gold medal for green money advice
Friday, 21 August 2009
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of a $10,000 Eureka Prize-winning team for a project that helps governments and environmental groups work out how to best spend their ‘green' money.
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2009 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Developed by team members from three different organisations, INFFER is the winner of this year's Australian Research Council Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research by an Interdisciplinary Team.
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IN THE ZONE Conference - How WA is transforming the 'Asian Century'
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Western Australia shares a time zone with 60 per cent of the world's population in the nations that promise the greatest economic growth of the 21st century.
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Searching for the perfect wave
Thursday, 20 August 2009
A team of physicists from The University of Western Australia is participating in one of the most challenging scientific endeavours ever undertaken: the attempt to directly detect vibrations of space called gravitational waves.
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Update from the Dean: Strategic Review 2009
Thursday, 20 August 2009
The Dean of the Faculty, Winthrop Professor David Smith, provided the following update to members of the Faculty on the 20 August 2009 via email.
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Reminder: Open Sessions - Strategic Review paper feedback
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Staff are reminded that are three open sessions remaining to provide feedback, seek clarity, ask questions or express ideas or concerns on the Strategic Review paper.
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Strategic Review Update - 20 August 2009
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Feedback is currently being sought from the Faculty on the Strategic Review paper, and all staff are encouraged to take this opportunity to provide questions, concerns or suggestions.
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Vaughn Grey, Mechanical Engineering graduate, helps develop less advanced communities
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Vaughn Grey, UWA mechanical engineering and chemistry graduate (2007), will travel this month for the fifth time to East Timor to install a satellite broadband connection to improve the communication between the UWA' AusAid and local lecturers.
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Fiona Wood’s collaboration with OBEL
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood, Director of the Burn Service of WA, is currently collaborating with Yih Miin Liew, PhD student at the Optical + Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (OBEL).
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A message from the Vice Chancellor
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
"I would like to confirm to all staff that the implementation of the new course structure at The University of Western Australia will commence in 2012."
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Workshop: Teaching Smarter @ UWA
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Teachers are being stretched in their efforts to maintain high quality teaching, often in a time or resource-poor environment, and with an increasingly diverse student cohort.
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UWA Motorsport takes third place at World Championship
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
The University of Western Australia's Motorsport team achieved another success by claiming 3rd position in the 2009 World Championship for Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), which took place in Hockenheim, Germany, earlier this month.
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Workshop: Managing Assessments in UWA's LMS (WebCT)
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
UWA staff members interested in learning the tips and tricks of managing LMS Assessments as part of their teaching are invited to participate in this workshop. This workshop will enable you to manage and analyse your students completed assessments.
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Workshop: Creating Assessments in UWA's LMS (WebCT)
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
UWA staff members interested in using LMS Assessments as part of their teaching are invited to participate in this workshop. This workshop will enable you to create assessments to achieve your educational goals.
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Presentation by Winthrop Professor Caroline Baillie, Chair of Engineering Education - Engineering for the Future
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
All staff and students are invited to attend a presentation by Winthrop Professor Caroline Baillie, Chair of Engineering Education 'Engineering for the Future'.
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Yo Ho Ho…Open Day 2009! A Jolly Time was had by all!
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
A BIG thank you to all of our Faculty's team of staff and students for their fantastic and enthusiastic contributions to the 2009 UWA Open Day...ensuring it was a great success all round!
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UWA Motorsport takes third place at World Championship
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The University of Western Australia's Motorsport team achieved another success by claiming 3rd position in the 2009 World Championship for Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), which took place in Hockenheim, Germany, earlier this month.
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Photo exhibition showcases beauty of pathology
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The surprising physical beauty of world-class pathology testing is this week being showcased in an exhibition of still photographs at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as part of National Science Week.
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Congratulations: Recent Funding Success and Opportunities
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce the following successes in industry and research grants in the last few months.
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Call for applications: Go8 European Fellowships
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The Group of Eight (of which UWA is a member) offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in one of the Go8 universities for up to six months.
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Workshop: ARC Linkage Projects – let’s start from the beginning!
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
This interactive forum for staff and postgraduate students focuses on developing ARC (Australian Research Council) Linkage projects, with an overview of the scheme followed by hints and tips from researchers with a wealth of experience as Linkage Project assessors or successful applicants.
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Workshop: Creating LMS Group Activities and Selectively Releasing Learning Materials
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
All staff members interested in exploring ways to support group work activities and customise the student learning experience are invited to participate in this workshop.
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Workshop: Small Group Teaching: Seminars and Tutorials
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
In this workshop, the participants will examine a range of strategies for facilitating discussion and running engaging, interactive classes. The workshop is aimed at those who are new to tutoring or looking to develop their teaching skills.
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The School of Mechanical Engineering to host an Australian Government Endeavour Award Holder
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that the School of Mechanical Engineering is hosting an Australian Government Endeavour Award Holder, Alireza Ghasemi, who joined us this week.
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Funding Opportunities: “Webinar” introduction to COS Database
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The Community of Science (COS) Database is a comprehensive database of international and Australian funding opportunities, and includes opportunities in all academic discipline areas.
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WAMSI Marine Science for Offshore and Coastal Engineering Symposium
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
The effect of climate change on large ocean-based North West Shelf industries, such as coastal engineering and fisheries, will be the focus of a symposium to be held at The University of Western Australia.
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ULTRIS - New Undergraduate Research Initiative
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Ten Research Internships (worth $ AU 3000 each) will be offered to undergraduate students in 2010.
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Seeking 'Black Words' writers and storytellers
Monday, 17 August 2009
A young researcher from The University of Western Australia is building up a collection of Indigenous artists for inclusion in Black Words: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writers and Storytellers and is keen to hear from poets, authors, playwrights and yarners from around the State so he can help promote their work.
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IHS News 17 August 2009
Monday, 17 August 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Australian, South Korean and African workers' insecurities examined
Thursday, 13 August 2009
An academic from The University of Western Australia has co-authored a book that analyses workers' responses to work restructuring in three fridge factories based in three places - Orange in Australia, Changwon in South Korea, and Ezakheni in South Africa - and has won an international prize.
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A third of seagrass gone
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Seagrass meadows have joined the endangered list of ecosystems, along with tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangroves.
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Climate change's effect on ocean-based industries examined
Thursday, 13 August 2009
The effect of climate change on large ocean-based North West Shelf industries, such as coastal engineering and fisheries, will be the focus of a symposium to be held at The University of Western Australia.
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Epigenetics' role in common health problems discussed
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Although epigenetic disturbances involving single genes are now thought to cause many health problems including cancer, asthma and autism, the general public understands little of this field of medicine. A free public lecture at The University of Western Australia will help redress the balance.
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Enjoy Dinner With Kate Lamont, Frances Andrijich and Paul Murray
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Join us for a sumptuous wine and food conversation with Kate Lamont, photographer Frances Andrijich and host Paul Murray on Thursday 17th September from 7pm at the Perth Town Hall.
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Research improves our food sources
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Some of Australia’s best farming research was on display at the recent Institute of Agriculture’s Frontiers in Agriculture Postgraduate Showcase 2009.
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Frequently Asked Questions Now Available - Strategic Review Paper
Thursday, 13 August 2009
A series of Frequently Asked Questions is available to provide staff in the Faculty further information about the Strategic Review paper.
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Scholarship will help pay for life
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The inaugural recipient of the WIRF BMedSc scholarship in honour of Professor Gordon King is undertaking research into pre-term birth at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women.
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A King-size contribution to medicine
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Professor Gordon King made significant medical and personal contributions in five major world arenas, namely the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Australia and Africa.
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Magnetic malaria molecules attract mosquitoes
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
People who say that mosquitoes are inexplicably attracted to them might be interested in physicist Stephan Karl’s work.
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Eye-opening trip leads to 13 years of humanitarian work
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The wife of Faculty dental graduate Dr Gary Hewett, who was honoured with an OAM this year for his work with the charity Awareness Cambodia, occasionally reminds him of a couple of things.
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Life in the ex-Soviet health system
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Painting a verbal picture of post-Soviet health care in Tajikistan has earned medical student John van Bockxmeer the Alan Charters Elective Prize for 2009.
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Celebrating the century-old WA-Japan friendship
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
A book that documents the relationship between Western Australia and Japan, published by The University of Western Australia's Westerly Centre, will be launched at Parliament House next week.
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Art installation replicates epilepsy
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Can the movement of an audience through a mechanical forest help to calm down cultured nerve cells in a remote laboratory?
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The word is out - Faculty in the news
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Quoted As Saying
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Future Framework Reference Forum
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
The Vice-Chancellor will soon announce his decision on a starting date for the new undergraduate degrees.
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Problem-solving puzzles have research potential
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
They are up there with Scrabble and Monopoly.
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Are we alone in the universe?
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
One of the world's leading astronomers will do his best to answer this question when he addresses Western Australian school students at The University of Western Australia on Thursday, August 20.
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Schizophrenia and criminal offending
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
UWA researchers have been investigating the link between schizophrenia and criminal offending in a bid to provide data to counter or temper popular misconceptions.
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Aiming for healthy hearts – tracking risk factors
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
A routine clinical system for monitoring cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in mental health patients is being developed with a view to reducing their high risk.
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Earths tectonic time scale
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
A WA-led international team of researchers has made an important discovery about geological processes that were active in the early Earth, more than 2.
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Real stars and virtual peacocks a stellar mix
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
In what could be a world first, the launch of a real-life art exhibition at The University of Western Australia will be held simultaneously with a launch of the same exhibition in the 3D virtual world of Second Life.
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Science Week bonanza at UWA
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
A NASA astronaut, a world-leading astronomer, and WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley AO hosting a "science café for girls", are some of the headline events at The University of Western Australia as it celebrates National Science Week from August 15-23.
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Three UWA Publishing authors to partake in Brisbane Writers' Festival
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
UWA Publishing is delighted to have three writers with 'first' books in the Brisbane Writers' Festival in September.
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Global focus at UWA
Monday, 10 August 2009
Organised crime, AIDS, piracy, food security, access to medicines and the digital divide are some of the compelling topics to be discussed at a forum at The University of Western Australia this week.
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Strenghthening international ties in pursuit of excellence
Monday, 10 August 2009
The University of Western Australia today signed two memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, furthering the University's links with international collaborators as it aims to be counted among the world's top 50 universities by 2050.
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More to law students than just law!
Monday, 10 August 2009
Third-year Law/Commerce student Georgia Baker has been selected in the Under 23 Australian Women's Rowing Team to compete in the women's quad scull at the World Championships in the Czech Republic in July.
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UWA in Albany hosts integrated water management students
Monday, 10 August 2009
The Great Southern Development Commission welcomed twenty-five postgraduate students to the Great Southern last Friday.
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Depression study seeks volunteers
Monday, 10 August 2009
Like you and I, John*, a research volunteer for the B-VITAge study, has personal goals.
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New road safety Chair for WA
Sunday, 9 August 2009
Renowned public health expert Professor D'Arcy Holman will be the new independent chair of the WA Road Safety Council.
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Kew Director comes home to talk about place
Friday, 7 August 2009
Stephen Hopper, director of the world heritage-listed Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK, will return to his alma mater to deliver the annual George Seddon lecture.
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Is bioenergy a viable option?
Friday, 7 August 2009
The question of whether bioenergy is a viable option will be discussed at The University of Western Australia next week.
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The perfect synergy of industry, Government and academia in mineral exploration
Friday, 7 August 2009
The University of Western Australia-based Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) will showcase university research and its impact on mineral exploration during a symposium next week.
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Race against time to understand time in Aboriginal languages
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Linguists at The University of Western Australia are in a race against time to understand how Australian Aboriginal languages conceptualise time, before their last speakers die.
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Vive la France - almost everywhere!
Thursday, 6 August 2009
A language professor from The University of Western Australia is researching remnants of French culture in ex-colonies throughout the world - and in the process, sampling croissants and coffee in unlikely places.
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Merino ewes reading the novel ram effect
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Recent research conducted at The University of Western Australia (UWA) School of Animal Biology and Institute of Agriculture (IOA) has shown that when it comes to getting sheep in the mood and those reproductive juices flowing, nothing beats a little novelty.
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Call for Teaching Award nominations
Thursday, 6 August 2009
The Faculty is calling for nominations for the Excellence in Teaching Awards.
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Using Case-Based methods in teaching the Health Sciences
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Case-based learning (CBL) is an instructional design model that uses factually-based, complex problems written in a narrative style. Using methods of inquiry, the class (small or large groups) explores a scenario presented to them.
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Hayne pioneers web-based teaching in Urology
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Four Urology modules (Haematuria and Bladder Cancer, Renal Stones, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer) have recently been launched on WebCT, for fourth-year medical students, and are currently being evaluated, with feedback from students, faculty and urology staff.
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Merino ewes reading the novel ram effect
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Recent research conducted at The University of Western Australia (UWA) School of Animal Biology and Institute of Agriculture (IOA) has shown that when it comes to getting sheep in the mood and those reproductive juices flowing, nothing beats a little novelty.
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A word from the Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning
Thursday, 6 August 2009
As you are all aware the University is about to undergo the most significant change of degree structure in its almost 100-year history. This will mean enormous changes for the Faculty and how it delivers its teaching.
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Cutting edge assessment practices in Dentistry: Ully Fritsch interviews A/Prof. Millicent Taylor
Thursday, 6 August 2009
A desire to improve assessment practices in her dentistry units led Associate Professor Millicent Taylor, to contact the Education Centre.
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Bioenergy forum: Is bioenergy a viable option?
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Dr Steven Schilizzi, senior lecturer in UWA's School of Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Dr David Bennett, of Natural Resource Management Consultants, will talk about the economics of bioenergy.
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Study puts time scale on earth's convection processes
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
A WA-led international team of researchers has made an important discovery about geological processes that were active in the early Earth, more than 2.7 billion years ago.
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Ahoy Buccaneers! Open Day is this Sunday!
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
With just a few days until UWA Open Day 2009, we would like to take this chance to update everyone on the fantastic displays and competitions our Faculty will have on offer this year!
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Australian Synchrotron Development Plan (ASDP) Workshops
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Australian Synchrotron Development Plan (ASDP) Workshops.
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Strategic Review Update - 6th August
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The ECM Strategic Review is moving ahead at a rapid pace, having now reached the stage where the Strategic Review Paper has been released and presented to the Faculty.
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Full Faculty Meeting - Tuesday 8 September 2009
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The annual Full Faculty meeting of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2009. All staff in the Faculty are invited to the meeting, and an agenda will be available on the website prior to the meeting.
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Ten Rules of Thumb for the Presentation and Interpretation of Data in Scientific Publications – Seminar by Professor David Vaux
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
'Science is knowledge gained through repeated observation or experiment.
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SERI 2009 - 19th Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration International
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
SER (Society for Ecological Restoration) International meetings provide an essential international forum for scientists and practitioners who look to restoration as a means to conserve the planet's dwindling biodiversity and failing ecosystems.
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Open Sessions - Strategic Review Paper Feedback
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The presentation on the ECM Strategic Review Paper took place last Thursday 30th July 2009. During the presentation the Dean stated that there would be a number of ways that staff could provide feedback on the paper and the review.
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McGraw – Hill Education – text book and other educational materials display
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
McGraw-Hill Education invites everyone to browse through their latest educational text books, catalogue and online resources.
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From the Dean
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change"Charles Darwin 1809-1882A number of people have spoken to me about the ECM Review paper and expressed their ideas and their concerns about how the Faculty will move forward in the future.
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Seminar: “Operational Oceanography: examples from Sri Lanka and South-western Australia”
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
All staff are invited to this School of Environmental Systems Engineering (SESE) seminar by Winthrop Professor Charitha Pattiaratchi.
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Workshop: Marking and Providing Effective Student Feedback
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Are you new to teaching in higher education? Feeling as if you have been thrown in the deep end? Are you finding that, as sessional staff, you can't get to the longer teaching professional development sessions?
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Mechanical Engineering Website goes live this week!
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
In February 2009 the University Website Office began migrating our School and Centre sites into the Matrix Content Management System.
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Call for applications: Awards for Early Career Postdoctoral Researchers for best work accepted for publications
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Research Training), Professor Robyn Owens, and the Postdoctoral Coordinator, Dr Amelia Scaffidi, are pleased to announce a new Early Career Research Award, designed to acknowledge outstanding research accomplishments by Early Career Postdoctoral Researchers.
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Office Friday – Networking Event for First Year Engineers
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Office Fridays are lunch time events for those studying first year engineering to network with each other, Faculty staff and representatives from industry.
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Vice-Chancellor outlines strategic objectives at annual Faculty Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
At the annual Faculty Agenda Meeting, which took place on the 27th of July, the Vice-Chancellor Alan Robson addressed the most significant areas for the University in 2009:
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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Projects welcomes new project ideas
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is part of Australia's international development cooperation program. The Centre works toward advancing Australia's national interest by assisting developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development.
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Two Faculty of Education staff win coveted teaching awards
Monday, 3 August 2009
Eight members of The University of Western Australia have been lauded for their outstanding work by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC). Winthrop Professors Stephen Houghton and Tom O'Donoghue, both from the Faculty of Education were amongst the winners.
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Perth children needed for swine flu vaccine study
Monday, 3 August 2009
Perth researchers are about to begin testing of a new vaccine to protect against swine flu in children.
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IHS News 31 July 2009
Monday, 3 August 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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IEEE Signal Processing Society Western Australia Chapter Seminar
Monday, 3 August 2009
All staff are invited to the IEEE Signal Processing Society Chapter Seminar ‘Voice-Activated data entry for the Geneoz Vivarium Management Solution' by Dr Frank Koentgen, Co-founder, Director and CEO of Ozgene Pty Ltd.
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University of Western Australia AIPN Student Club
Monday, 3 August 2009
The University of Western Australia is looking to form an AIPN (Association of International Petroleum Negotiators) student club. The AIPN is a leading multi-disciplinary organisation for people active in the petroleum industry, including lawyers, engineers and those with a business qualification.
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Call for applications: ATSE Early Career Symposium Travel Fellowships
Monday, 3 August 2009
On 16-17 November 2009, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is holding its Annual Symposium ‘Future-Proofing Australia - Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change'.
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UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA
Monday, 3 August 2009
All new research staff are invited to UWA Research Orientation: Settling in at UWA.
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Call for applications: AusAID Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships
Monday, 3 August 2009
AusAID is the Australian Government agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program.
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Presentation of the ECM Strategic Review Paper
Monday, 3 August 2009
A presentation on the strategic principles and governance and management framework was made to the Faculty on 30th July 2009.
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Fulbright Scholarship – Applications close 21 August
Monday, 3 August 2009
The applications for 2010 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering to undertake study or a research program in the United States valued up to $AU 50,000 will close 21 August 2009.
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Call for Applications - CASS Foundation Travel Grants
Monday, 3 August 2009
Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are invited to submit an application to the CASS (Contributing to Australian Scholarship and Science) Foundation travel grants to make presentations of their research findings at international conferences/meetings/related activities.
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Perth International Arts Festival congratulates Helpmann award winners
Friday, 31 July 2009
Perth International Arts Festival is thrilled to announce a record haul of eight Helpmann Awards for artists and performers at the 2009 Festival.
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Ignore vital pollinators at our peril, urges Kings Park professor
Friday, 31 July 2009
Photo courtesy of Barbara Knott
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Organised crime, AIDS and piracy in focus at conference
Friday, 31 July 2009
Organised crime, AIDS, piracy, food security, access to medicines and the digital divide are some of the compelling topics to be discussed at the Impacts of Globalisation conference to be held at The University of Western Australia from Thursday, 13 August.
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Flu treatment trial
Friday, 31 July 2009
"The first winter cold and flu treatment that may actually work" is how UWA researchers describe the medication they are testing over winter.
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Ancient history to underpin ecology restorations
Friday, 31 July 2009
A restoration ecology professor from The University of Western Australia is using historians' techniques to help assess degraded or damaged landscapes.
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UWA backs its volunteers
Thursday, 30 July 2009
The University of Western Australia has been awarded a bronze award from the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) for supporting employees who volunteer for emergencies services work.
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UWA students best in the business
Thursday, 30 July 2009
A partnership with the Indigenous Martu community in remote WA, and an online game targeting young people's financial skills were some of the projects that won a team of students from The University of Western Australia a trip to Berlin in October to compete on the international stage.
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UWA Motorsport and Renewable Energy Vehicle
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Media referencesThe UWA Motorsport Team are now preparing for the Formula SAE World Championship in Hockenheim Ring, Germany. The team, who will travel to Europe in late July, have completed their car, which has now begun its long journey by sea to Hamburg.
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Guest speakers at Open Day
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Among the other fantastic things taking place on Open Day, UWA will be playing host to some special guest speakers who will be talking about a variety of issues including Obama, astronomy and the global financial crisis.
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In focus
Thursday, 30 July 2009
For this issue Prospects asked Conor Bush, a recent Engineering and Arts graduate, to tell us about her combined course, why she chose to study it and the opportunities she got involved in as a student at UWA.
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How many of UWA’s awards and scholarships are you eligible for?
Thursday, 30 July 2009
If you're a student currently in Year 12 you probably have many things to consider at the moment—exams, study, holidays, graduation, post-school options, to name a few! If you are thinking about university study next year, there is something else we recommend you think about—applying for scholarships.
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Important dates and upcoming events
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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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.
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Human rights and social justice for the disabled to be discussed
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
The Federal secretary responsible for helping rebuild the Victorian communities devastated by last summer's bushfires, Bill Shorten, will present the 2009 Western Australia Disability Collective (WADC) Lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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UWA Claremont campus is a winner
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
An evocative image of The University of Western Australia's Claremont Campus, under floodlight, has won Ray Scott first place in the Inaugural Photographic Competition organised by the UWA Friends of the Grounds.
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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.
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E-Research to revolutionise the humanities
Thursday, 23 July 2009
An online tool to be designed by a researcher at The University of Western Australia will enable a scholar in a remote part of the globe, or even an astronaut with some free time, to access the world's rare medieval vellum manuscripts and carry out in-depth contextual investigations with just a few clicks.
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Study gives green light to heart surgery blood transfusion
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Patients who receive blood transfusions during heart surgery don't need to worry about serious long-term effects on their health, according to a study carried out by clinicians at The University of Western Australia.
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Congratulations to Jane Gagaleski
Thursday, 23 July 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Jane Gagaleski who won award from Steel Reinforced Institute of Australia.
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Bioinformatics Seminar: Bioinformatics - Services, Tools and Know How - An EBI Perspective
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Next Wednesday, 29 July, Professors Doug McEachern and Peter Leedman will be hosting a visit to UWA by two EMBL-EBI (European Molecular Biology Laboratory - European Bioinformatics Institute) specialists - Maria Martin and Rodrigo Lopez.
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Faculty Agenda Meeting
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Date: 27th July 2009
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CATL Project: Supporting Sessional Staff - Survey
Thursday, 23 July 2009
The Faculty CATLysts are again running a survey seeking ways to support sessional staff.
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Development Workshops for ECM Faculty Sessional Staff – CATLyst Project 2009
Thursday, 23 July 2009
The CATLyst Network is pleased to announce three new Semester 2 2009 workshops, open for any sessional staff in the ECM Faculty.
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Walk the walk and talk the talk at Open Day
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
What Difference Does Obama Make?, The Global Financial Crisis, and Astronomy in the 21st Century with the Square Kilometre Array - these are just some of the compelling topics of free lectures to be enjoyed by visitors to The University of Western Australia's annual Open Day.
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UWA Institute of Agriculture postgraduates explore new agricultural frontiers
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Australia's brightest and best agricultural research was recently on display at the ‘Frontiers in Agriculture Postgraduate Showcase 2009' at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Institute of Agriculture (IOA).
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UWA Institute of Agriculture postgraduates explore new agricultural frontiers
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Australia’s brightest and best agricultural research was recently on display at the ‘Frontiers in Agriculture Postgraduate Showcase 2009’ at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Institute of Agriculture (IOA).
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Seminar: Engineering Solutions for Australia's Offshore Oil and Gas Developments
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Winthrop Professor Mark Cassidy, the Director of Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, will present a seminar on ‘Engineering Solutions for Australia's Offshore Oil and Gas Developments'.
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Ahoy Buccaneers! Open Day is Coming…
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
With just a little over two weeks until UWA Open Day 2009, we would like to take this chance to update everyone on the fantastic displays and competitions our Faculty will have on offer this year!
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Call for academics to deliver courses for industries
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Are you an academic in FECM with experience in developing and delivering short courses for professionals in the infrastructure (e.g. electrical, water, roads, housing), oil and gas, mining and engineering asset-owning communities? If yes, than please contact us!
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Call for Applications: 2009 Rod McGee Medal for undergraduate students
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Final year Civil Engineering students are invited to make a submission for the 2009 Rod McGee Medal.
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Applications for AINSE Research Awards are now open
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Applications for The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Research Awards are now open.
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Sir John Holland Award for Civil Engineer of the Year 2009 – Nominations are now open
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Nominations for the prestigious Sir John Holland Award are now open. We invite you to nominate any Civil Engineers you feel deserve recognition.
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Call for Entries: Warren Medal 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Members of Engineers Australia are invited to make a submission for the 2009 Warren Medal.
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Call for Entries: Student Paper Prize 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
All 4th year students are invited to submit a paper on the following topic: "What would a sustainable transport future look like?"
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‘Playing the Postdoctoral Game in this day and age’ – Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
All postdoctoral researchers and PhD students are welcome to participate in the discussion ‘Playing the Postdoctoral Game in this day and age: Perspectives from Early Career Research Intensive (ECRIs) Postdocs and Successful Senior Researchers'.
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Call for Applications: UWA Innovation Challenge 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Organised by the Office of Industry and Innovation (OII), the Innovation Challenge is open to all UWA staff and postgraduate students with projects that may have a commercial application.
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Call for applications: Australia Harvard Fellowships for travel to Australia
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Have you a colleague at Harvard University you would like to invite to UWA in 2010?
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“Electricity Options for the Future”- forum presented by Engineers Australia and Australian Institute of Energy
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
This public forum is one of the major events the WA Division of Engineers Australia is holding during Australian Engineering Week (1-9 August 2009) to provide public promotion of the value of engineering and to encourage young people to consider a career in engineering.
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Workshop: What counts as evidence of good teaching?
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
The strength of a teaching portfolio or award submission often rests on the quality of evidence provided to support it. This session will examine what constitutes robust evidence. It is a good follow-up to 'Developing your Teaching Portfolio'.
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Call for Applications: NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is calling for applications under the Centres of Research Excellence scheme. This scheme replaces the Centres for Clinical Research Excellence scheme and the Capacity Building Grants in Population Health and Health Services Research scheme.
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Extension of the Access to Major Research Facilities Programme
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Australian Nuclear and Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is pleased to inform that the Innovation Minister, Senator the Hon Kim Carr has announced the extension of the Access to Major Research Facilities Programme (AMRFP).
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21st Century Military Tracking from 9th Century Maths
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
By combining his undergraduate studies in electrical and electronic engineering with applied mathematics, a young assistant professor at The University of Western Australia and his team have devised complex algorithms for a new military target-tracking system.
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Professor of Mathematics, Terrence Tao to visit UWA
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Terrence Tao will visit UWA and will present a special Colloquium on Compressed Sensing and the 2009 Clay-Mahler Public Lecture: The Cosmic Distance Ladder.
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Developing Your Teaching Portfolio - Workshop
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Effective teaching is a central aspect of an academic career at UWA.
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National Characterisation Roadshow
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
National Characterisation Roadshow is a great opportunity for Australian researchers to discover the range of characterisation techniques available to them.
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National audit body commends "bold vision" of UWA
Monday, 20 July 2009
(Released on Tuesday July 7)
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UWA's Open Day to showcase the best
Monday, 20 July 2009
People wanting to find out more about one of Australia's best universities - The University of Western Australia - will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered at its annual Open Day from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, 9 August.
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Strategic Review Update - 23rd July 2009
Monday, 20 July 2009
The ECM Strategic Review 2009 has now reached the stage where the review Co-Chairs are finalising a report for the consideration of the Faculty. The report will be presented to the Faculty on Thursday 30th July 2009 at 3.00pm in the Murdoch Lecture Theatre.
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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.
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Kate gets cooking on MasterChef
Friday, 17 July 2009
UWA Law/Arts student Kate Rodrigues had the time of her life participating in MasterChef Australia, one of the TV hits of 2009.
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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.
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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.
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Treasures from the UWA Collection
Friday, 17 July 2009
Conversations: 100 artists in the UWA Art Collection
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LINCS – bringing medical supplies to the developing world
Friday, 17 July 2009
As part of her 6th year medical elective, Priscilla Tan visited the remote and rural parts of Palawan, in the Philippines, with four other UWA medical students.
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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).
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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.
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Alumni strong in Melbourne and Sydney
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Despite the West Coast Eagles' disappointing 41 point loss to TheBlues more than 100 University of Western Australia graduates rated thealumni event at Docklands Stadium a huge success.
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Celebration of Annual Giving
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
The University of Western Australia’s Celebration of Annual Givingrecently brought students and alumni together at Winthrop Hall torecognise the importance of educational philanthropy.
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UWA to offer new Masters in Nursing Science
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Responding to the desperate shortage of nurses nationally and worldwide - a situation likely to worsen as the population grows and ages - The University of Western Australia today launched its Master of Nursing Science.
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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.
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UWA’s contribution to student learning garners national recognition
Friday, 10 July 2009
UWA has been awarded eight national Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
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A dream mix of music and fun - free
Friday, 10 July 2009
A series of free family concerts at The University of Western Australia's Claremont campus will feature an exciting mix of solo popular and classical music, singing and drama performed by primary, secondary and tertiary students.
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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).
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Georgia off to the World Championships
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Third year Law/Commerce student Georgia Baker has been selected in the Under-23 Australian Women’s Rowing Team to compete in the women’s quad scull at the World Championships.
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Campus Tours
Thursday, 9 July 2009
The Prospective Students Office is running a series of campus tours this year, aimed at prospective students who would like to find out more about entry requirements and courses at UWA whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and buildings at the Crawley campus.
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Faculty Agenda Meeting
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Date: 27th July 2009
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Grant funding Workshops: ARC Discovery Projects and ARC Linkage Projects
Thursday, 9 July 2009
The following one-hour workshops will be held in August for faculty researchers who are new, or relatively new, to Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery and Linkage Project grant development.
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Strategic Review Update - 9th July 2009
Thursday, 9 July 2009
The FECM Strategic Review 2009 has now reached the stage where the Review Co-Chairs are developing a consolidated report of the outcomes of the review, formulated from the recommendations, options and issues identified in the papers produced by each Strategic Review area.
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21st century military tracking from 9th century maths
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
By combining his undergraduate studies in electrical and electronic engineering with applied mathematics, a young assistant professor at The University of Western Australia and his team have devised complex algorithms for a new military target-tracking system.
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UWA teachers best in state, equal second nationally
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Eight members of The University of Western Australia were today lauded for their outstanding work by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, ranking UWA first in the State in the number of such citations and equal second across Australia.
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Dementia care workers recognised
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Successful participants in a dementia education program designed to improve the quality of care for people with dementia in residential care facilities will today be recognised as "Dementia Champions".
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Team Teaching Workshop
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
When we think about team teaching we start to ask questions like: how would you do this; and, if you did, why would you do it? This workshop addresses these questions by providing an opportunity to learn about various team teaching approaches as ways of making the teaching and learning environment in a higher education context more learner-centred, efficient and fun.
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Quickstart Guide to Developing your 2009 LMS unit (WebCT)
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Have you ever wanted to:
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Translational Medicine Symposium - Call for PhD Students Presentations
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
PhD students are invited to present in the scientific program with prize for Best Student Presentation at the Translational Medicine Symposium.
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Mid-year orientation week
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The mid-year orientation week starts on Monday, 13 July. The Faculty will welcome new undergraduate, postgraduate, Study Abroad, Exchange, domestic and international students.
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Let the Training Begin… ECM Planning Team Needed for the UWA Sports Day
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Yes, you guessed it! After the success and excitement of last year's UWA Sports Day, it's on again this year! A great afternoon of social sports for us all to have lots of fun and let off the steam from another incredibly busy year!
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Working Life Survey Launch
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The University's "Working Life Survey" is now open online and everyone is invited to participate.
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New Science Library Opens on 20 July
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
The new Science Library building will open at the southern end of campus on 20 July. The Science Library is a planned extension to the existing Biological Sciences Library Building, and was designed by Ferguson Architects.
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Call for Nominations: Western Australian Science Awards
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Western Australian Science Awards (previously known as the Premiers Science Awards).
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Call for Abstracts and Posters for the Royal Society of WA’s 11th Annual Postgraduate Symposium
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Postgraduate students in agriculture, natural sciences, earth and environmental sciences, physical sciences, biology and environmental engineering are invited to present the findings of their research at the Royal Society of WA (RSWA) 11th Annual Postgraduate Student Symposium.
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Call for applications: Collaboration with Partners at University of Sydney
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
UWA researchers who are working or hoping to develop collaborations with partners at the University of Sydney are encouraged to apply for the International Program Development Fund (IPDF), which has been announced by the University of Sydney.
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Timely meeting of international minds - to join them, register now
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Some of the world's best minds will meet at The University of Western Australia in November for In the Zone, an international conference aimed at stimulating debate on the geopolitical and business challenges facing Australia and its major trading partners.
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New centre brings together environment and economics
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
A new centre that recognises the crucial role of research in bringing environmental, economic and social benefits to Australia will be opened tomorrow by The University of Western Australia Professorial Fellow and former WA Premier, Dr Carmen Lawrence.
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New centre brings together environment and economics
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
A new centre that recognises the crucial role of research in bringing environmental, economic and social benefits to Australia will be opened tomorrow by The University of Western Australia Professorial Fellow and former WA Premier, Dr Carmen Lawrence.
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Congratulations to Winthrop Professor Barry Lehane and PhD civil engineering student Xiangtao Xu
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Winthrop Professor Barry Lehane, who was awarded the 2009 Telford Premium Prize by the UK Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for his paper with Research Fellow Mike Rattley (University of Southampton, UK) , Associate Professor Nilo Consoli (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Su, Brazil) and Senior Lecturer David Richards ( University of Southampton, UK) on "The uplift performance of shallow foundations with cement stabilised backfill".
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FECM Outreach Activities: Kalamunda SHS and Shenton College Visit the Campus
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Faculty was greeted by young and inquisitive visitors last week when the Year 9's from Kalamunda SHS and Year 12's from Shenton College visited the University to learn more about the engineering, computing, maths and science courses available at UWA.
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Seminar on Mathematical Modelling Platform to Explore Effects of Different Drug Treatments in Patients with Multiple Myeloma
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The School of Computer Science and Software Engineering invites staff to the following seminar: "Development of a Mathematical Modelling Platform to Explore Effects of Different Drug Treatments in Patients with Multiple Myeloma".
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UWA Researchers can apply for Synchrotron Beamtime
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Australian Synchrotron is currently accepting applications for Foundation Investor (FI) beamtime for the period of September - December 2009.
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Full Faculty Strategic Review 2009 Presentation
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
All members of the Faculty are invited to a presentation on the FECM Strategic Review 2009.
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Launch of the Physical, Information, Communication and Computing Infrastructure Issues and Options Strategy Paper
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Physical, Information, Communication and Computing Infrastructure Review Co-Chairs, David Sampson and Mark Reynolds, are pleased to announce the release of their combined Issues and Options Paper for the Strategic Review 2009.
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An IEEE Signal Processing Society Western Australia Chapter Seminar by Dr Yue Rong
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering invites staff to the following seminar "Signal Processing for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Wireless Communications".
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UWA and Chevron - Common Vision of a Future with Energy
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Chevron Energy Technology Company and UWA have signed a three year agreement under the Chevron worldwide University Partnership Program to create a new academic post.
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Workshop: Small Group Teaching - Labs and Workshops
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Teaching in the laboratory or workshop setting can often become a routine process that does not take full advantage of the opportunities to improve student learning.
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Launch of the Industry and Community Partnerships, Foundation and Alumni Options Paper
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
The Industry and Community Partnerships, Foundation and Alumni Co-Chairs, Mark Cassidy and Tim Shanahan, are pleased to release their Options Paper as part of the Strategic Review 2009. The paper is available on the Strategic Review website and all members of the Faculty are encouraged to read it.
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Biomedical projects for final year and PhD students
Monday, 6 July 2009
The University of Western Australia's Engineering in Medicine and Biology Student Club (UWA EMBS) would like to invite all FECM staff to send potential biomedical related final year and PhD project descriptions for listing on the UWA EMBS website.
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Ground-breaking research in Australian music
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Researchers at the School of Music are challenging perceptions of Australian music history through several publications.
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Staff performances
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Associate Professor Peter Moore has been invited to play Principal Classical Bassoon with the Brandenburg Orchestra in its forthcoming Sydney season. Concerts in this series, entitled 'Bach and Barber', will feature the music of Bach and Rossini.
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Conference examines militancy in Pakistan
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr Mir Zafrullah Jamali, is among the speakers expected at an international conference to be held at The University of Western Australia in August that will examine the issue of growing militancy in Pakistan.
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Novel alternatives show potential for WA pastures
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Research conducted by The University of Western Australia (UWA) School of Plant Biology and Institute of Agriculture has demonstrated that several herbaceous legumes may be viable alternatives to lucerne under low phosphorus conditions for West Australian farmers in areas where lucerne performs poorly.
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Symposium aims to make research relevant to farmers
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Farmers in WA could benefit as a result of a symposium "Understanding Practice Change by Rural Landholders" to be held at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Novel alternatives show potential for WA pastures
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Research conducted by The University of Western Australia (UWA) School of Plant Biology and Institute of Agriculture has demonstrated that several herbaceous legumes may be viable alternatives to lucerne under low phosphorus conditions for West Australian farmers in areas where lucerne performs poorly.
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Albany campus wins $3 million for new sciences building
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
The University of Western Australia has welcomed yesterday's announcement by Premier Colin Barnett that the State Government would contribute $3 million towards a $6 million expansion of UWA's Albany campus.
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Symposium aims to make research relevant to farmers
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Farmers in WA could benefit as a result of a symposium "Understanding Practice Change by Rural Landholders" to be held at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Australian first study to reduce Alzheimer's symptoms through exercise
Monday, 29 June 2009
In an Australian first, a study will test whether physical activity can improve the memory and wellbeing of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) sufferers.
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UWA seminar focusses on crime, corruption and good governance
Friday, 26 June 2009
Speakers from around the world will discuss current research into issues of crime, corruption and economic growth at an international seminar at The University of Western Australia's Business School beginning on Monday.
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Water management, mining and bugs under the spotlight at new laboratory
Friday, 26 June 2009
Today's launch of a new Stable Isotope Facility Laboratory at The University of Western Australia opens new avenues of research, such as improved water management, understanding of climate change and the formation of gold deposits, and the identification of illegal ivory and corals.
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UWA caught in planning 'nightmare': State Tribunal
Friday, 26 June 2009
Western Australia's top administrative tribunal has acknowledged ‘very poor public administration of planning and environmental laws' in relation to The University of Western Australia's proposal to develop land it has owned since 1904 in Shenton Park.
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First global seagrass study sounds alarm bells
Thursday, 25 June 2009
A new study, co-authored by Professor Gary Kendrick in The University of Western Australia's School of Plant Biology, has shown that seagrass loss rates around the world are comparable to those reported for coral reefs, tropical rainforests and mangroves - with potential negative impacts for the more than one billion people who live within 50km of them.
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COFS collaboration with Dalian University of Technology
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Research Associate Professor Christophe Gaudin, Centrifuge Manager at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS), has received funding of $144,265 from Dalian University of Technology in China for the 'Geotechnical Centrifuge Research' Project.
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For healthy communities, add dogs
Thursday, 25 June 2009
The benefits of having pets extend far beyond the owners, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.
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Malaysian Graduates Revisit Their University
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
The UWA Graduates Association (UWAGA) Malaysia organised a trip down memory lane in May this year for members.
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UWA graduate named social worker of the year
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
A child protection worker based in a remote Aboriginal community who helped a teenager with foetal alcohol syndrome successfully care for her baby has won the inaugural Social Worker of the Year Award.
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2009 Fulbright Scholar
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Alexander Wyatt (BE/BSc, 2005) was awarded one of two 2009 Fulbright Western Australia Scholarships to undertake research in the United States.
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REV Project
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
UWA engineering students are leading the way in finding environmentally sustainable technologies for future transportation.
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UWA First Chair in Engineering Education
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Professor Caroline Baillie has been appointed as UWA's first Chair of Engineering Education. Her most recent position was Professor and Dupont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, Faculty of Applied Science, Queens University, Ontario, Canada.
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Opportunities created for indigenous engineering students
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
First year indigenous engineering students, Samantha Shepherd and Ezra Jacobs-Smith, were thrilled when both received a laptop from Les May, Managing Director of ACS Global to help them in their engineering studies.
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Industry Partnerships in Engineering Education
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Thanks to the contribution of leading Australian engineering firm Clough Limited, the student experience for first year engineering students at UWA will be elevated to a new level with the establishment of the Clough First Year Centre.
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Events and Reunions Update
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
The Engineering Foundation will be hosting the 2009 Research and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
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UWA Geotechnical Centrifuge - 20th Anniversary
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
The beam centrifuge, located at the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS) at the School of Civil & Resource Engineering (CRE), UWA, turns 20 years old this year.
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High achievers honoured
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
At the Autumn 2009 Graduation Ceremonies, two prominent UWA engineering graduates were honoured for their achievements and services to UWA.
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UWA Open Day – Sunday 9 August 2009
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
We would just like to remind everyone that the UWA Open Day (previously known as UWA Expo) is being held on Sunday 9 August from 10am - 4.00pm.
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Working Life Survey 2009
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
We would like to encourage all faculty staff to complete the UWA Working Life Survey 2009, which will be available online for three weeks from 6 until 24 July.
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Improve your Teaching Skills: Workshop on Small Group Teaching
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
The workshop is aimed at those of you who are new to tutoring or looking to develop your teaching skills.
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Chevron and UWA partner to avoid the ‘big bang’!
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Avoiding the ‘big bang' is a common pursuit in both industry and here at the University of Western Australia, according to Centre for Petroleum, Fuels and Energy Director, Professor Dongke Zhang.
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ARC Discovery Project Rejoinders: Workshop 26th July
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
The rejoinder process for Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects 2010 opened 23rd June.
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UWA publishes first encyclopedia of WA for a century
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Western Australia's first historical encyclopedia for more than 100 years will be launched tomorrow by Premier Colin Barnett at The University of Western Australia.
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Apocalypse when? Infectious disease forum to analyse risk
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
In the wake of the threatened ‘swine flu' H1N1 pandemic, a free public forum on infectious disease risks, with panellists including The University of Western Australia's Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall, will be held at UWA.
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The Launch of the Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics proudly hosted the official launch of the Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology, on Tuesday 23 June 2009.
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UWA Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase: Revised date - 11 November
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Wednesday 11 November is the revised date for this year's UWA Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase.
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Expressions of interest: Super Science Fellowships for Early Career Researchers
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
A new Australian Research Council (ARC) grant scheme, Super Science Fellowships, will be opened later this year with funding for early career Fellowships (3 years) in three areas of existing research strength:
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Strategic Review Update - 25th June 2009
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
The Strategic Review 2009 is fast approaching its final stages. The Co-Chairs are currently bringing together their options and recommendations for each of the review areas, and this will result in a draft consolidated plan or options for the consideration and endorsement of the Faculty.
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Physicists invent new type of amplifier
Monday, 22 June 2009
A team of physicists at The University of Western Australia has invented a new type of amplifier which is powered by light rather than electricity and could be used on spacecraft to help locate magnetic asteroids.
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UWA academics awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships
Monday, 22 June 2009
Two researchers from The University of Western Australia - one who co-developed the world's most precise clock and the other, dedicated to finding ways of repairing ecosystems - have been awarded Australia's most prestigious research fellowships.
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UWA lecture to explore our unique marine environment
Monday, 22 June 2009
One of Australia's leading marine scientists Professor Jessica Meeuwig will discuss the impact of human activities on the sustainability of our oceans at a free public lecture to be held at The University of Western Australia this Thursday.
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UWA academics awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships
Monday, 22 June 2009
Two researchers from The University of Western Australia - one who co-developed the world's most precise clock and the other, dedicated to finding ways of repairing ecosystems - have been awarded Australia's most prestigious research fellowships.
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Reminder: Clunies Ross Foundation Awards 2010 - Nominations close 30 June 2009
Monday, 22 June 2009
Nominations for the 2010 ATSE Clunies Ross Awards close on Tuesday 30 June 2009. We invite you to nominate one of your colleagues who meet the requirements of the ATSE Clunies Ross Award. Award criteria and nomination forms are available on the Clunies Ross website.
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Water and nutrient management the focus in new Centre of Excellence
Friday, 19 June 2009
In response to the State Government's water, salinity and sustainability strategies, a new Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology - a joint venture between The University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and the Department of Agriculture and Food - will be launched at UWA next week.
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Rio Tinto scientist discusses energy, minerals and climate change
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Professor Robin Batterham, Group Chief Scientist at Rio Tinto Limited, will next week examine some of the options for the minerals and energy industries in light of the extraordinary demands being called for by scientists preparing for the forthcoming climate change meeting in Copenhagen in December.
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Launch of the Governance and Management Issues Paper
Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Governance and Management Co-Chairs, Professor Greg Ivey and Dr Nick Spadaccini, are pleased to announce the release of their Governance and Management Issues Paper for the Strategic Review 2009.
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Queen's Birthday honour list lauds UWA graduates and alumni
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Six graduates and alumni of The University of Western Australia have been honoured by their inclusion on the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours List. They are:
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UWA enters new virtual world
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
An international award-winning team from The University of Western Australia has taken on a new challenge to open up further opportunities for educational collaboration in a ‘virtual world'.
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"Nature" paper gives clues to crucial fluid movements for ore deposit formation and earthquake triggering
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
New evidence from high-resolution computer tomography of deformed rocks helps us to understand how fluids move in the Earth's crust in 10-20km depth.
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Awards the first in Australia to recognise social work
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
The first awards in Australia to recognise social workers will be presented next Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at The University of Western Australia.
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Computer model looks at classical swine fever outbreak in feral pigs
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Headed by Professor George Milne of the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) have concluded that a classical swine fever outbreak, starting in north Queensland, could spread widely through Australia’s 20 million feral pigs, potentially posing a risk to Australia’s domestic pig population.
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Ongoing Contingent Funded Research Staff - New Category of Employment
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
During the last round of Enterprise Bargaining negotiations the University introduced a new type of employment status for eligible research staff.
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Fourth International Conference on Mine Closure 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
The Fourth International Conference on Mine Closure, commonly known as Mine Closure 2009 will be held at the Sheraton Perth Hotel on 9-11 September.
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New Staff Orientation
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Organisational and Staff Development Services (OSDS) would like to invite all new staff to attend orientation on 16th July 2009.
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UWA researcher gets $220,000 grant for bushfire prediction technology
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has been awarded $220,000 to develop technology that will help predict and even prevent potentially disastrous bushfires.
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New name for Western Australian publisher
Monday, 15 June 2009
The University of Western Australia Press has set a benchmark for the WA book industry by unveiling a new name and imprint that reflects its evolution as a publishing house.
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Fits and Starts – Australian artists win international award
Monday, 15 June 2009
Can the movements of an audience through a mechanical forest help to calm-down cultured nerve cells in a lab thousands of kilometres away? The (not so quiet) Silent Barrage is the work of two Australian artists Phil Gamblen and Guy Ben- Ary.
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UWA wins $833,000 funding to future-proof table grape industry
Monday, 15 June 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will conduct a $833,000 project aimed at future-proofing the State's $24 million table grape industry.
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Two weddings for the price of one in grads' double act
Friday, 12 June 2009
Two short, one-act farces, both focussing on impending weddings and inherent family dramas, will complete a compelling double bill from The University of Western Australia's Graduate Dramatic Society, opening soon at UWA's Dolphin Theatre.
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Finding quality time for your sheep
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Finding it hard to juggle your cropping operation with your sheep operation? Had enough of feeding sheep in the dark during seeding? The University of Western Australia is working on some solutions.
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Finding quality time for your sheep
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Finding it hard to juggle your cropping operation with your sheep operation? Had enough of feeding sheep in the dark during seeding? The University of Western Australia is working on some solutions.
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Report indicates geothermal job growth
Thursday, 11 June 2009
A 2009 report suggested that more than 17,000 jobs could be created in the geothermal energy industry by 2050.
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Workshops: Strategies for busy researchers and research students
Thursday, 11 June 2009
The following workshops for research students and staff will be presented on 15th and 16th June by Dr Maria Gardiner and Mr Hugh Kearns from Flinders University. These presenters have offered their highly successful workshops at UWA since 2006.
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Call for Papers: TechNet Conference 2009
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Technical and General Staff are invited to submit conference papers, posters and innovation displays addressing the conference theme of "Sustain: People Places Resources".
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Call for Nominations: Australian Academy of Science Honorific Awards and Medals
Thursday, 11 June 2009
The Australian Academy of Science is seeking nominations for Early Career Researcher Awards (usually under 40 yrs of age) and Career Awards for life-long achievements in a number of different areas.
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ARC Update from CEO Margaret Sheil
Thursday, 11 June 2009
The Australian Research Council's Chief Executive Officer, Professor Margaret Sheil, visited UWA on 2 June and presented an update to UWA researchers on ARC activity. A summary from the update is provided by UWA's Research Development Office.
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World-first research proves folate reduces bowel cancer risks
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
West Australian researchers are urging people to increase their intake of green leafy vegetables after breakthrough research has revealed folate can significantly cut the risk of bowel cancer.
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Congratulations: Winners of UWA Research Collaboration Awards
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The UWA Research Collaboration Awards (URCA) provide funding to support new and developing initiatives that will expand the University's external research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
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Congratulations to Professor George Milne
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The Faculty is pleased to offer our congratulations to Professor George Milne (School of Computer Science and Software Engineering) and Professor John Dold (University of Manchester) who have received ARC Linkage Project funding of AU $220 000 for the project “Simulation Technology for Modelling Extreme Bushfire Behaviour”.
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Farewell to Dr Laurence Spencer
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The Faculty would like to announce the retirement of Dr Laurence Spencer.
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Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards - first round of nominations is now closed
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
The first nomination round for the Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards was closed on 31 May. There have been 50 nominations in three categories:
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UWA wins $833,000 funding to future-proof table grape industry
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will conduct a $833,000 project aimed at future-proofing the State's $24 million table grape industry.
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Researchers funded $833,000 to future-proof table grape industry
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia will conduct a $833,000 project aimed at future-proofing the State's $24 million table grape industry.
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A Day in the Life of an Astronomy Student
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
If you know any current WA TEE students in Year 11 or 12 with an interest in astronomy or physics, UWA's ‘A Day in the Life of an Astronomy Student' may be for them.
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Entries for the UNIfy Essay Competition now open
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The UWA Business School is offering all Western Australian high school students the chance to be involved in a challenging competition with exciting prizes, including a laptop or an iPod.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Read on to find out about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Congratulations to Dr Peter Pivonka
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Dr Peter Pivonka, who together with his colleagues from the University of Sydney - Dr H.
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Research Options Workshop
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The Research Strategic Review Area Co-Chairs, Professor Cheryl Praeger and Professor Mark Randolph, invite all members of the Faculty to an open workshop.
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UniLink peer support program
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The UniLink program is a new peer support program, run by Student Services, aimed at supporting the transition of all commencing students (undergraduate and postgraduate) who are new to Perth.
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Call for nominations: academic and general staff consultative committees
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Nominations are now invited from staff members interested in serving as elected representatives on ACC and GCC committees for a one year term in 2009 - 2010.
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UWA REV at Sustainable Energy Expo
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The organiser of the Sustainable Energy Expo, Exibit Exhibitions & Publishing Pty Ltd, invited the UWA REV team to show off their electric vehicle. The Expo ran for three days at the Perth Convention Centre and the stand was staffed by students involved in the project.
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Strategic Review Update - 11th June 2009
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The Strategic Review 2009 is now approaching the latter stages, with the Co-Chairs working on options and recommendations, and planning begun for bringing together the options and recommendations from each Review Area into a draft consolidated plan for the consideration of the Faculty.
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Call for applications: General Sir John Monash Awards for 2010
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The General Sir John Monash Awards are now open for applications. These awards are the most prestigious Australian scholarships available offering $150,000 over three years to study anywhere in the world.
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Media Skills workshop
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Scientists, who want to improve their effectiveness when interviewed by the media, are invited to participate in this Media Skills workshop.
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Helping to hear life
Monday, 8 June 2009
The University of Western Australia has become a member of the first international network of the world's leading hearing implant centres - one of only two members in Australia.
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Congratulations to Dr Noel Boylan
Monday, 8 June 2009
The Faculty is pleased to offer our congratulations to Dr Noel Boylan for being awarded the Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology Young Author of the Year award for 2008.
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Public lecture focuses on French explorers of WA
Monday, 8 June 2009
Noted scholar and museum curator Myra Stanbury will give a public lecture this Thursday focusing on the travels of French explorers who undertook the first studies of flora and fauna in Terra Australis, in particular Western Australia.
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UWA to host 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games
Monday, 8 June 2009
The University of Western Australia will host up to 1,200 university students from nine countries in December as part of the 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games.
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Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholarships mid-year round now open
Monday, 8 June 2009
The Mid-Year round of Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship applications are now open from Tuesday 2 June and will close on Friday, 17 July 2009.
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An application round open now for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships: IPRS,SIRF and India-SIRF
Monday, 8 June 2009
Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Western Australia.
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IN THE ZONE Conference 2009: Crisis, Opportunity and the New World Order
Monday, 8 June 2009
UWA will host a major international conference on 8-10 November 2009.
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Our students are progressive!
Friday, 5 June 2009
The Progressive Law Students' Association is a group of UWA law students working for the benefit of the wider community. They encourage legal activism and education on a wide range of human rights and social justice issues, both within Australia and overseas.
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Computers fight the flue
Friday, 5 June 2009
Anti-viral drugs are only one weapon in the fight against pandemics such as ‘swine flu' (H1N1).
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UWA to host 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games
Thursday, 4 June 2009
The University of Western Australia will host up to 1,200 university students from nine countries in December as part of the 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games.
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McMeeken wins indigenous youth scholarship
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Congratulations to our second-year law student Krista McMeeken, who was recognised for her leadership and commitment to Indigenous Youth when she was awarded the inaugural Wesfarmers Indigenous Youth Scholarship at the Citizen of the Year awards on 31 May 2009
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Can we make weak babies strong? 2009 Karrakatta Club lecture
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
An award-winning scientist who found a way to reverse one of the causes of floppy baby syndrome, a paralysing disorder that affects thousands of infants worldwide, will deliver this year's Karrakatta Club Lecture.
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French wins leadership award
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Robert French, Chief Justice of the High Court and distinguished graduate from UWA's Faculty of Law, was named the second recipient of the prestigious Sir Charles Court Inspiring Leadership Award on 31 May 2009.
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Shaw named Youth Citizen of the Year
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
UWA Law graduate Elizabeth Shaw has been named Youth Citizen of the Year at the 37th annual Citizen of the Year Awards announced on 31 May 2009.
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UWA to host 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
The University of Western Australia will host up to 1,200 university students from nine countries in December as part of the 2009 Indian Rim Asian University Games.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor, graduates and a student recognised in WA Citizen of the Year Awards
Monday, 1 June 2009
The head of The University of Western Australia, four UWA graduates and a UWA student have been honoured at the 2009 Western Australian Citizen of the Year Awards.
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UWA study finds battlers struggling to pay for medicine
Monday, 1 June 2009
Rising prices under the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme have left low income groups struggling to pay for some medicines according to a study led by UWA researcher Anna Hynd.
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Australian and Tanzanian foreign Ministers 'International Day of UN Peacekeepers' address at UWA
Friday, 29 May 2009
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith and Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Bernard K Membe today (Friday May 29) delivered a public address at The University of Western Australia to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
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On June 5, UWA joins worldwide date with the planet
Friday, 29 May 2009
The University of Western Australia will participate in the global premier of renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's new film "Home" on June 5, 2009, World Environment Day.
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UWA engineers win national technology award
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The University of Western Australia Professors Antonio Cantoni, Zigmantas Budrikis and John Hullett have won a 2009 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Clunies Ross Award for solving congestion problems in the broadband Internet.
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High level of geothermal interest prompts acreage release in State’s south
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The State Government has opened a second geothermal acreage release for 2009 following the earlier high level of bidding for exploration rights in the Perth and Carnarvon basins.
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Excellence in Teaching at UWA recognised
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Teaching in physical education, criminology, paediatric rheumatology, and engineering were among those recognised at the 2009 UWA Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
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UWA attracts $5 million in new research funds
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The University of Western Australia has received more than $5 million to support seven research projects investigating issues ranging from children's diets to bushfire behaviour.
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The new Mathematics and Statistics website goes live today!
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Faculty is pleased to announce that the new Mathematics and Statistics website goes live today!
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ANFOG will receive AU$ 1.5 million funding
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to Charitha Pattiaratchi, Winthrop Professor of Coastal Oceanography and Leader of Coastal Oceanography Group, for receiving AU$ 1.5 million funding for the purchase of additional gliders.
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Launch of the Industry and Community Partnerships, Foundation and Alumni Issues Paper
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Industry and Community Partnerships, Foundation and Alumni Co-Chairs, Professor Mark Cassidy and Mr Tim Shanahan, are pleased to release their Industry Issues Paper for the Strategic Review 2009.
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Physical, Information, Communication and Computing Infrastructure Issues Workshop
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Physical, Information, Communication and Computing Infrastructure (PICCI) Co-Chairs, Professor David Sampson and Associate Professor Mark Reynolds invite all members of the Faculty to an open workshop as part of the Strategic Review 2009.
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Education Options Workshop
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Education Strategic Review Co-Chairs, Professor James Trevelyan and Associate Professor Gordon Royle, invite all members of the faculty to an open workshop.
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Strategic Review Update - 28th May 2009
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Faculty Strategic Review continues to make progress, with the majority of the review areas currently working on the development of options for the Faculty.
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Australian and Tanzanian foreign ministers deliver 'UN International Day of Peacekeepers' address at UWA
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith will join Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Bernard K Membe at The University of Western Australia on Friday, May 29, to deliver a public address marking International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
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UWAP designer wins coveted national publishing design award
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
UWA Publishing has just won the Best Designed Book Cover of the Year Award at the 2009 Australian Publishers' Association Book Design Awards in Sydney.
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WA book designer walks away with coveted national publishing design award
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The University of Western Australia Press has just won the Best Designed Book Cover of the Year Award at the 2009 Australian Publishers' Association Book Design Awards in Sydney.
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UWA link to new National Research body
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Former Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Margaret Seares AO, has been appointed to a new national body to provide strategic advice on research infrastructure funding.
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The Summer Exercises: Making a town from photographs and silence
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Sydney-based artist Ross Gibson will visit The University of Western Australia this week to give a free public lecture about his recently released novel The Summer Exercises.
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IHS News 27 May 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Congratulations to Professor Gwidon Stachowiak
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that last week, during the annual STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers) meeting in Orlando, USA, Professor Gwidon Stachowiak was awarded a prestigious STLE Fellowship for his outstanding contributions to tribology.
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2008 Faculty Teaching Award: Motorsport Car Was Victorious!
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that UWA Motorsport won the 2009 UWA Award for Excellence in Teaching in the category "Program".
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Faculty 2008 Awards Breakfast
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
On Thursday, 21st May the Faculty held our annual prize-giving event, only this year it took the format of a breakfast with almost 200 students, staff and prize donors being treated to a sumptuous meal at the University Club.
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Faculty Outreach Activities - May 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The Faculty's outreach activities have reached a crescendo in recent weeks, culminating in a three day Career, Education and Employment Expo at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre attended by a record 12,000 people! The result is that now the option of studying computer science, engineering or maths at UWA is foremost in the minds of many students who perhaps thought it was out of reach or that other universities may be a better choice.
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Expressions of interest for ARC Future Fellowships 2010
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Professor Alistar Robertson (Chair UWA Associate Deans Research) wishes to identify non-UWA mid-career researchers (5-10 years post-PhD) who would be competitive in the next ARC Future Fellowships round (expected to be announced sometime mid-year).
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Congratulations to Professor Antonio Cantoni and Professor Zigmantas Budrikis
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to WATRI's (Western Australia Telecommunications Research Institute) Research Director, Professor Antonio Cantoni and Adjunct Professor Zigmantas Budrikis who together with Avonlea's Manager/Consultant, Professor John Hullett, were awarded a Clunies Ross Award by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
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Example applications available to guide applicants for UWA Research Development Awards
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Successful applications for a range of Internal and External competitive grant schemes are available through Debbie Thackray (Faculty Research Development Officer) and the Research Development Office team. These can be extremely useful in guiding researchers in developing their own applications.
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Reminder: Call for nominations - Teaching and Learning Awards 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
First round of nominations for the 2009 Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards will close on 31st May.
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Call for proposals: FAST Program for French/ Australian researchers visits
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The objective of FAST(French Australian Science and Technology Program) is to promote and support scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers from public and private institutions or enterprises.
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Postgraduate Expo 2009 - Let's do it again!
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
For the first time UWA gathered all faculties to host the Postgraduate Expo Information Session. The event took place on 14th May and was held in the banquet hall of the University Club.
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Congratulations and Farewell to Winthrop Professor Andrew Deeks
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
After five years as the Head of the School of Civil and Resource Engineering and a very productive career as a researcher and teacher at The University of Western Australia, Winthrop Professor Andrew Deeks will sadly be leaving the Faculty to take up a position as Pro Vice Chancellor (Science) at Durham University in the United Kingdom commencing October 1.
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Computer expert and biochemist win joint prestigious prize for breastfeeding research
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Ground-breaking work on human lactation by a computer expert and a biochemist from The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious international award - the UK Rank Prize for Nutrition.
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Call for Nominations: Honorary Doctorates – 2010 Award
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Nominations for Honorary Doctorates for award at Graduation Ceremonies in 2010 are now invited.
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Call for Nominations: Chancellor’s Medals - 2010 Award
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
A number of people make outstanding contributions to the University in a variety of ways. It is the wish of the Senate that the contributions of these people should be recognised through the award of a Chancellor's Medal.
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Master Class - Recent Advances in Spatial Analysis of Multivariate Environmental Data by Professor Pierre Legendre
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
The Faculty is pleased to announce that Pierre Legendre is back to UWA to take up his appointment as Vice-Chancellors Visiting Professor at the University of Western Australia.
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Thinking of Applying for Academic Promotion?
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
If you are an academic staff member considering applying for Academic Promotion, then you will find this website very useful.
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Brainy WA kids expand their hemispheres
Monday, 25 May 2009
Sixty of the brightest Year 11 students from city and country WA will test their knowledge of the brain when they take part in the WA final of the third national Australian Brain Bee Challenge held at The University of Western Australia on June 16, 2009.
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Anatomy Professor chalks up national teaching fellowship
Friday, 22 May 2009
A Professor from The University of Western Australia's School of Anatomy and Human Biology who revolutionised laboratory teaching has been awarded a highly competitive and prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Teaching Fellowship.
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UWA offers options in science to students facing decision time
Friday, 22 May 2009
With many high school students soon to make a decision on their career study path The University of Western Australia is inviting year 10, 11 and 12 as well as mature age students to a series of free information sessions to explain the flexible study options and exciting career opportunities available with a science degree from UWA.
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Genes that 'switch-on' the reproductive system
Thursday, 21 May 2009
The factors that control the beginning of reproductive life in humans have remained a fundamental mystery of biology.
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UWA study finds teen girls regret having sex earlier
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found that teenage girls who lose their virginity when they are not ready; often at an earlier age, are more likely to feel disappointed and regret the experience.
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Scientific breakthrough links gene that controls immune response to depression
Monday, 18 May 2009
Researchers from the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing have pinpointed a polymorphic gene that determines the risk of depression in older men.
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UWA Anatomy and Human Biology Professor wins ALTC Teaching Fellowship
Thursday, 14 May 2009
UWA's Professor Geoff Meyer has been awarded a 2009 Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Teaching Fellowship.
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Computer expert and biochemist win joint prestigious prize for breastfeeding research
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Ground-breaking work on human lactation by a computer expert and a biochemist from The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious international award - the UK Rank Prize for Nutrition.
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Mandatory sentencing: More time, less crime?
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Mandatory sentencing's potential to reduce crime rates in WA will be discussed at The University of Western Australia at a forum hosted by the Progressive Law Students' Association (PLSA).
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Reminder: Call for Submissions to the Review
Thursday, 14 May 2009
All staff of the Faculty are reminded that submissions to the Review are now open. This is an opportunity for all staff to put their issues, ideas and creativity in for consideration.
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Strategic Review Update - 14 May 2009
Thursday, 14 May 2009
The Co-Chairs of the Strategic Review 2009 continue to make progress on the review as the deadline for final plans and recommendations moves closer.
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Call for Applications: Ian Potter Foundation Travel Grants
Thursday, 14 May 2009
The Ian Potter Foundation invites early career researchers to apply for the travel grants.
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New $80 million SKA Science Centre
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
The Australian Government’s 2009-10 Budget, released on Tuesday 12 May 2009, contains funding for an exciting new initiative that will contribute significantly to Australia’s role in the international Square Kilometre Array program.
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Positive thinking for classroom smiles
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Mental health of school students will be the focus of a conference at The University of Western Australia on May 22.
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The 91st Annual Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Ball: They had a ball!
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
The 91st Annual Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Ball was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC). Over three hundred students and staff attended the evening, as well as ten representatives from the event sponsor Leighton Contractors.
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Congratulations to Professor Anya Waite
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Professor Anya Waite who has been awarded the PCB Professional Development Scholarship.
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Call for Applications: Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Postgraduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Australian-American Fulbright Commission is inviting Australian Postgraduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers to apply for Fulbright Scholarship 2010.
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UWA Intellectual Property Commercialisation Seminar
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
The Office of Industry and Innovation is pleased to offer UWA staff and postgraduate students this FREE opportunity to learn about UWA Intellectual Property commercialisation.
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Social worker of the year awards
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
The first awards in Australia to recognise the often unheralded and sometimes criticised work of social workers will be given out in June this year.
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Teaching Month 2009: Students will teach you a lesson!
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
As a part of Teaching Month 2009, UWA students would like to teach all lecturers and tutors a lesson!
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Celebration of Scholarship Winners for MMS Students
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
An informal ceremony was held on Monday 11 May to recognise the winners of International Undergraduate Scholarship's, awarded to six First Year Engineering Students: Pek Ing Au, Jin Seng Chan, Tshun Hung Hong, Choi Seng Leonardo Ling, Gerald Jian Hung Tan and Kim How Lee.
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Call for Applications: Australian Synchrotron Winter School 2009
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
All Honours and early PhD students are invited to apply for Winter Synchrotron School at the Australian Synchrotron.
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Call for Applications: GO8 - Harvard Graduate Symposium
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
From James Lovelock's Gaia thesis to Tim Flannery's historical work, global discussion on climate and climate change spans the humanities and the sciences.
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Award-winning UWA scientists talk to The Science Show
Monday, 11 May 2009
Two of Western Australia’s young scientists have been spreading word of their work across Australia via ABC Radio National’s The Science Show.
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Student prize and scholarship winners
Monday, 11 May 2009
The fine achievements of UWA music students were acknowledged at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 2009 Prize Giving Ceremony, held at the Octagon Theatre on 11 May.
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IHS News 11 May 2009
Monday, 11 May 2009
We’re nearly at the end of our first semester seminar series and again have been treated to fascinating insights and ideas from a range of speakers.
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Petroleum geoscience taken to the next level
Monday, 11 May 2009
The UWA's new Woodside - Chevron chair in Petroleum Geoscience has plans to develop hi-tech graduates who will meet Western Australia's need to be increasingly competitive in the international petroleum industry.
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How to turn a greenhouse gas into a clean fuel
Monday, 11 May 2009
Converting a greenhouse gas into a clean-burning fuel offers two benefits for the price of one. That's the thinking behind a novel process for converting carbon dioxide into methanol at room temperature, developed by a team at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore.
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Students gain from partnership
Monday, 11 May 2009
Engineering students at UWA are reaping the benefits of academic/industry partnerships in the form of talks and discussions with industry experts.
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Congratulations to Kai Kinkella
Monday, 11 May 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that Honours student Kai Kinkella of the School of Environmental Systems Engineering has been awarded the MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology for his project Evaluation of the impact of climate variability on long term trends in groundwater tables in south-western agricultural areas in WA.
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Former Ugandan Vice-President talks about world hunger
Friday, 8 May 2009
A former Vice-President of Uganda until 2003, Dr Speciosa Wandira, will deliver a lecture entitled: "Micro Finance's Role in Ending World Hunger" at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Renowned astronomer takes cosmic time trip
Thursday, 7 May 2009
The possibilities opened up by a new generation of telescopes will be the subject of a free public lecture on Saturday by The University of Western Australia's Premier's Fellow and renowned astronomer, Professor Peter Quinn.
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A Day in the Life of an Astronomy Student
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Would you like to know how our universe started? Are you interested in how stars work, or how our universe has developed the properties we see today?
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Entries for the UNIfy Essay Competition now open
Thursday, 7 May 2009
The UWA Business School is offering all Western Australian high school students the chance to be involved in a challenging competition with exciting prizes, including a laptop or an iPod.
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Science Student of the Year Looks to the Stars
Thursday, 7 May 2009
UWA Astronomy and Astrophysics student Jacinta Delhaize is Western Australia's 2008 Science Student of the Year. In this issue we hear about why Jacinta is so passionate about Astronomy and the unusual places her study has taken her...
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Thinking about studying Health Science? It could take you places you have never dreamed of before…
Thursday, 7 May 2009
A team of Health Science students and staff from UWA recently travelled to a remote area of India to promote the benefits of rainwater harvesting and to get stuck in with some practical help. What's more, they stayed, despite the Mumbai attacks occurring the day after they arrived.
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Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts Open Day
Thursday, 7 May 2009
UWA graduate Steve Vigilante's work as a landscape architect has taken him all over regional Western Australia from the Kimberley, to Lancelin and Exmouth.
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New courses are all about caring
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Present and future climate change and environmental issues are among the foremost scientific challenges presently facing the global community.
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Are you interested in science?
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Come and hear about the flexible study options and exciting career opportunities available to you with a science degree from UWA. We will be holding careers and information evenings on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd of June.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Read on to find out about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Research Issues Paper Released
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
The Research Co-Chairs, Professor Cheryl Praeger and Professor Mark Randolph, are pleased to release their Research Issues Paper for the Strategic Review 2009.
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The Academic Council endorses the new course outlines
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
The University of Western Australia will be replacing the current complex structure of multiple, different degree choices with a streamlined structure of just a small number of three-year undergraduate courses.
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A message from the Vice Chancellor
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
By August this year, the University will be in a position to finalise the timeline for implementing the recommendations of the Review of Course Structures.
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Seminar to examine mining and safety techniques
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Local, national and world experts will discuss new technology and stringent safety methods in rapid-development mining at a seminar tomorrow.
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In the Zone - UWA to host international conference on the region's future
Monday, 4 May 2009
An international conference to tackle policy issues and challenges across the region in a time of global economic crisis will be held at The University of Western Australia in November.
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New $50M UWA Business School opens
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Business education in Western Australia has taken a significant step forward with the opening today of a new $50 million home for The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Beachside sand structures before the jury
Friday, 1 May 2009
Leighton Beach will become a design hub on Tuesday (May 5) when Architecture and Landscape Architecture students from The University of Western Australia build a variety of three-dimensional sand structures which will later be judged.
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Computer model gives vital clues to dealing with flu pandemics
Friday, 1 May 2009
Research from The University of Western Australia will give vital clues to public health authorities in dealing with potential pandemics such as the current "swine flu" (H1N1) outbreak.
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Out There! Astronomy exhibition on the SKA
Friday, 1 May 2009
Out There! exhibition, May 4-15, at The University of Western Australia.
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Beachside sand structures before the jury
Friday, 1 May 2009
Leighton Beach will become a design hub on Tuesday (May 5) when Architecture and Landscape Architecture students from The University of Western Australia build a variety of three-dimensional sand structures which will later be judged.
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New $50M UWA Business School opens on Sunday
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Business education in Western Australia will take a significant step forward with the opening on Sunday of the new $50 million home for The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Teaching Fellowship awards
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Congratulations to the following members of staff who have been awarded Teaching Fellowships in 2009; Rebecca Cameron, Jill Howieson, Malcolm Fialho, Wenge Lui and Andrew Deeks.
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Out there school students catch space bug
Thursday, 30 April 2009
High school students with stars in their eyes will next week have the opportunity to learn about the biggest ground-based astronomy project in the world: the $3 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Governance and Management Workshop - Thursday 7 May 2009
Thursday, 30 April 2009
The Governance and Management Co-Chairs, Greg Ivey and Nick Spadiccini, invite all members of the Faculty to the first Governance and Management Review workshop as part of the Strategic Review 2009.
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Strategic Review Update - 30 April 2009
Thursday, 30 April 2009
The Faculty Strategic Review continues to make significant progress, with most of the review areas about to publish their issues papers and commence work on the development of options, principles and plans for addressing these options and achieveing our vision for the future.
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Minor Change to the Strategic Review Process
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Following discussions with the Co-Chairs of the Strategic Review 2009 and the ECM Summit, a minor change has been made to the review process.
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Teaching Survey - Education Strategic Review 2009
Thursday, 30 April 2009
The Education Co-Chairs, James Trevelyan and Gordon Royle, are asking staff in the Faculty involved in teaching to complete a short survey. This survey is designed to provide information to the Co-Chairs on the way that teaching is completed in the Faculty.
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UWA researchers win US grant for muscular dystrophy study
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
UWA researchers have been awarded more than $1.2 million in US funding for research into the treatment of the devastating muscle-wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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UWA agriculture moves from strength to strength
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
A powerful spotlight is shining on the Institute of Agriculture (IOA) at The University of Western Australia (UWA), with a long list of prestigious awards, scholarship grants and healthy student enrolments impressing the scientific community, governments and industry.
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Italy and Australia work together on world's biggest telescope
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Australia and Italy have formally agreed to work in close partnership on the international $3 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project through the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent in Melbourne.
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Zadko telescope discovers new cosmic real estate
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The University of Western Australia's new Zadko telescope has discovered a new asteroid - a 4km wide rock orbiting in the outer reaches of our solar system.
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Hardship provisions and the "good faith" of banks - is the devil in the detail?
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
A national consumer credit scheme is a welcome move, but the devil may still be in the detail, a law academic from The University of Western Australia has warned.
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IHS News 29 April
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Funding successes and opportunities for 2009
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce the following successes in industry and research grants in the last few months.
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FECM Success in UWA Research Development Awards
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Nine early career researchers in FECM were succesful in the 2008 round for UWA Research Development Awards funding in 2009. This scheme is a great opportunity to:
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Congratulations to Dr Grazyna Stachowiak
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to Dr Grazyna Stachowiak on her promotion to Associate Professor.
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Call for applications: NHMRC Development Grants
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
NHMRC Development Grants provide funding to undertake research at the early proof-of-principle or pre-seed stage.
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Go8/DAAD (Australian/ German) Joint Research Cooperation Scheme
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
This scheme aims to foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from the Group of 8 universities and German researchers through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
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UWA Engineering Foundation – Research and Innovation Showcase
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The UWA Engineering Foundation is once again supporting a Research and Innovation Showcase with the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Congratulations to Professor Andrew Deeks and Dr Wenge Liu
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our warmest congratulations to both Professor Andrew Deeks and Dr Wenge Liu on being awarded the ‘Fellowship in Teaching and Learning' by the Teaching Fellowship Scheme Committee.
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Our law lecturers are not just teaching
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
In keeping with our long-established tradition of providing top quality legal education and undertaking high-impact research, our law students will stand to benefit from the recent research activities of our teaching staff - for example:
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COFS: 20th anniversary of beam centrifuge project
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Eighty guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of COFS' (Centre for Offshore Foundation System) beam centrifuge project on April 3.
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Congratulations once again to Dr Ferdous Sohel
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
The Faculty is pleased to congratulate Dr Ferdous Sohel for receiving the 2008 Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal.
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Fuel reduces carbon emissions
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Professor Dongke Zhang from the UWA Centre for Petroleum, Fuels and Energy has developed a fuel additive that has the ability to deliver fuel savings and engine performance improvements.
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Call for nominations: Teaching and Learning Awards 2009
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
First round of nominations for the 2009 Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards will open on 1st May and close on 31st May.
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Film-maker's insight into art of biography
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Award winning Australian-Indian filmmaker Safina Uberoi will visit The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 28 April to give a free public lecture on aspects of integrating biography into filmmaking.
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"Drink, not Drunk" Student alcohol program targets binge drinking
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Health Promotion students from The University of Western Australia aim to reduce binge drinking at the University and increase knowledge of the negative health effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
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Sexual health on students' minds
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
A team of UWA health promotion students will run a Sexual Education Campaign for Students to promote safe sex.
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Obama administration under the microscope
Monday, 20 April 2009
Noted congressional scholar Thomas Mann, of The Brookings Institution, Washington will visit The University of Western Australia this week to give a free public lecture on the politics and policymaking of the new Obama Administration.
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Body clocks and survival discussed at UWA
Friday, 17 April 2009
A world expert on circadian biology in mammals, Professor Menno Gerkema, will give a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday (21 April) on the risks and benefits of altering circadian rhythms in animals, including humans.
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IHS News 15 April 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Course and Career Advice Day - all are welcome
Thursday, 16 April 2009
The First Year Engineering Course and Career Advice Day will be held at the University Club on Thursday 23rd April.
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Strategic Review 2009 Update - 16 April 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Progress on the Strategic Review 2009 continues to be made in the Faculty, with three of the Review Area Co-Chairs preparing to release their issues paper to the Faculty.
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CATL Project: Supporting Sessional Staff - survey
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
UWA is supporting a substantial investigation into ways that sessional teaching staff at UWA can be better supported in their teaching.
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Nominations now open - Clunies Ross Foundation Awards 2010
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
The ATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering) Clunies Ross Awards recognise Australia's pre-eminent scientists and technologists who have bridged the gap between research and the marketplace.
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Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award Program
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
The ALTC (Australian Learning and Teaching Council) is dedicated to improving the student learning experience by supporting quality teaching and practice.
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Call for applications - L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science $20,000 Fellowships
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
L’Oréal Australia is offering three $20,000 fellowships to female scientists no more than five years past their PhD.
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91st Annual Engineering Ball - tickets on sale now
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
All staff and students within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are invited to 91st Annual Engineering Ball held by the UEC (University Engineers' Club).
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Strategic Review 2009 - Call for submissions
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Staff in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are invited to make submissions to the Strategic Review 2009.
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Mining exploration sector gains $80 million boost
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
The State Government has launched an $80million Royalties for Regions initiative to boost mineral and petroleum exploration in Western Australia and aid in the discovery of valuable new deposits.
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NHMRC Program Grants: for research leading to better health
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
The NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) Program Grants scheme provides support for teams of researchers, to pursue broadly based, multidisciplinary, collaborative research activity relevant to better health.
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Call for applications-Endeavour Awards: Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Americas
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's program enabling citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Australia to undertake study, research or professional development in participating countries.
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Funding opportunities - UWA Research Development Awards
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
The UWA Research Development Awards scheme is designed to provide an opportunity for early career researchers to develop skills required for submitting grant applications and research plans.
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Zadko’s capabilities discussed on the ABC Science Show
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Dr David Coward discusses the capabilities of the Zadko telescope with Robyn Williams on ABC Radio National’s Science Show.
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Winkwelmann Piano
Friday, 10 April 2009
In April 2009, the School of Music welcomed a new addition to the Eileen Joyce Collection of significant and historic keyboard instruments: a Winkwelmann Piano.
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Microbes' starvation enhanced life on earth
Thursday, 9 April 2009
The demise of the dinosaurs is well-documented. Less well-known is the fate of some of the Earth's earliest life-forms - methane-producing microbes - yet if they had not died down, complex life as we know it may not have evolved, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Call for proposals - Australian Museum Eureka Prizes 2009
Thursday, 9 April 2009
The Australian Museum invites individuals and groups to enter the Eureka Prizes 2009.
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Medical School a popular choice for bequests – and students benefit
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
High school students from outer suburbs who aspire to become doctors will have the chance to be given a financial helping hand from a new array of Faculty scholarships established through bequests.
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“No end to the adventures” – Health Science team finds plenty in Nehru’s homeland
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
When a group of Health Science students and staff turned up at the local school in a remote village in India, they didn’t muck around.
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Mentoring that starts with an ‘S’
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
WA’s first formal mentoring program for surgical trainees is being launched this month.
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The Dean's Desk: A University for All
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Due largely to the vision of Sir John Winthrop Hackett, the University of Western Australia (UWA) was established as the State’s first University in 1911. It was established as “A university for all”, promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.
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Alumni society grows, helps with job hunting
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
The Health Science Alumni (HSA) hopes to set up a career mentor scheme as part of its scope of activities.
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Scholarships put nurses on PhD path
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Four registered nurses are pursuing PhD studies this year through the School of Population Health, with the help of substantial external scholarships.
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Dental avulsion study a knockout
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
A group of students in the School of Dentistry who won a prestigious national prize for research are part of a new generation of dental students making important findings that are being widely aired.
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Stop flipping, start swotting
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Flipping hamburgers to pay the rent and stock the fridge, to the detriment of their studies, will hopefully be a thing of the past for some dental students, thanks to an Assistance Fund being financed generously by the Western Australian Dental Foundation.
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Danger zone – risking it in Africa to deliver health care
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
A team of volunteer healthcare workers from Australia ventured into one of the most dangerous zones of South Africa last September to treat and help the poor and homeless.
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Dearth of podiatrists jeopardises health of country patients
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Rural health care needs more support and incentives to make it a more attractive career option for health care graduates, according to a final year Podiatry student.
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The Word is Out - Faculty in the News
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Quoted As Saying
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Showcasing surgical research
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Research ranging from new spinal devices to an artificial eardrum was showcased in the School of Surgery’s recent research symposium.
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Microelectronics are enabling small, robust spectrometers that can rapidly gather soil data on-the-go
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
A system developed by Dr John Dell, professor of electrical engineering at the UWA, to track missiles for the US military is providing the foundation for the development of equipment that can rapidly test physical, chemical and some biological soil properties.
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Fergus Kavanagh, UWA engineering student, leads the way
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Fergus Kavanagh, a UWA engineering student, has made a big impact during past 12 months, going from fringe player to a member of Australia's bronze medal-winning hockey team at the Beijing Olympics.
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New Clinical Applications Unit - research into practice
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
In a bid to prevent mental health patients from falling through cracks in the health care system, a new unit was established last year to improve the coordination of mental and physical care.
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Deliberate selfharm: a quick response
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
A project ensuring that patients who present to emergency departments with deliberate self-harm receive rapid follow-up care was launched last month.
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Silver Medal at Jessup for Teo
Monday, 6 April 2009
UWA fourth-year Law student Hayden Teo was ranked as the second-best speaker in the world at the recent Jessup International Law Moot Competition in Washington DC.
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Study proves that older adults are mentally tough
Monday, 6 April 2009
A study published today in the Medical Journal of Australia shows a link between physical and mental decline in older adults.
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Congratulations to Dr Ferdous Sohel
Monday, 6 April 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that Dr Ferdous Sohel, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has been awarded the Monash Faculty of Information Technology Doctoral Medal for 2008.
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Casual chat brings funding for “old timer’s disease”
Friday, 3 April 2009
Research into Alzheimer’s disease has received a fillip from two UWA benefactors who say they are at the age when the problem is rife.
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High school pilot a hit with would-be doctors
Friday, 3 April 2009
The pilot of the Outer Metropolitan Program in three high schools last year proved a resounding success, with one-third of interested students being offered places to study medicine this year.
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New path to nursing
Friday, 3 April 2009
Graduates from a diverse range of disciplines who have had a change of heart and would now like to pursue a career in nursing are lining up to register interest in a brand new UWA course that will give them a Masters degree.
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WA's biggest telescope explores unchartered space
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Australia's Chief Scientist Professor Penny Sackett, assisted by some of the next generation of scientists from Shenton College, officially launched Western Australia's biggest telescope on 1 April, 2009.
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Human Rights perspectives from Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Since 9/11, it has been argued that human rights can only exist in a secular realm. Two distinguished scholars from Saudi Arabia will discuss human rights in Islam at The University of Western Australia on Monday (April 6).
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Faculty Board Meeting
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Members of the Faculty Board for the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics will meet on:
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Education Strategic Review Area Workshop
Thursday, 2 April 2009
The Education Strategic Review Area Co-Chairs, Professor James Trevelyan and Associate Professor Gordon Royle, are holding an open scoping workshop for the Strategic Review 2009.
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Celebration of postdoctoral researchers
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Professor Robyn Owens, PVC Research and Research Training, invites postdoctoral researchers to the launch of the Postdoctoral Researchers Support Program.
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Congratulations to Dr Ajmal Saeed Mian
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that Dr Ajmal Saeed Mian is one of the researchers selected by the ARC to receive an award and participate in the Early Career Researcher’s (ECR) program.
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Australia's chief scientist launches Zadko telescope
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The State's biggest telescope, launched by Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Penny Sackett, at The University of Western Australia on Wednesday April 1, will boost WA's profile in robotic astronomy.
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Call for applications - UWA Research Collaboration Awards
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The UWA Research Collaboration Awards (URCA) provides funding to support new and developing initiatives that will expand the University's external research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
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Survival Skills for Scientists - two day workshop
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
The two day workshop, which will take place 26-27th of May, will focus on the essential professional skills required for a successful career in the broad areas of science and engineering.
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21 New peer tutors for first years
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
This week, 21 more senior engineering students completed their training to be employed by the Faculty to be peer tutors for the Faculty's first year students.
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Newly identified Gnangara mound species already extinct?
Monday, 30 March 2009
Pin-point sized crustaceans preserved in alcohol at The University of Western Australia for almost 20 years have recently been identified as a species unique to sites on the Gnangara Mound.
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IHS News 30 March 2009
Monday, 30 March 2009
Thank you to everyone who has completed the Family Meals questionnaire for Cleeve Calder’s study.
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ACG Event - International Seminar on Safe and Rapid Development Mining
Monday, 30 March 2009
The Australian Centre for Geomechanics in collaboration with Professor Dick Stacey (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) and Professor John Hadjigeorgiou (Université Laval, Canada) is holding its first international seminar on Safe and Rapid Development Mining.
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WA's biggest telescope explores uncharted space
Friday, 27 March 2009
Many of Australia's top scientists and some of the next generation of scientists will help launch Western Australia's biggest telescope at The University of Western Australia next Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
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Singers unite to help bushfire communities
Friday, 27 March 2009
Community choirs, such as Martin Meader's "Born to Sing" will join choirs from The University of Western Australia in a benefit concert for the Red Cross 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal to be held in Winthrop Hall this Friday.
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UWA and AIMS provide $2 million boost for Marine Science
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, welcomed a new era in research co-operation with the signing at The University of Western Australia today of a $2 million marine science agreement.
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UWA to vote Earth 1 on Saturday Night
Thursday, 26 March 2009
The University of Western Australia will support the third annual Earth Hour at 8.30pm on Saturday (March 28).
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Minister Kim Carr to launch marine science MOU
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
All media are invited to the announcement of The University of Western Australia (UWA) - Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint research fund.
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Perth Sun Fair shows how to cut energy costs
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Visitors to this year's Perth Sun Fair, to be held on Sunday April 5, 2009, can learn how to make significant savings on energy costs.
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Perth Sun Fair shows how to cut energy costs
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Visitors to this year's Perth Sun Fair, to be held on Sunday April 5, 2009, can learn how to make significant savings on energy costs.
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Premier Barnett's trip to Japan
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Premier Barnett went on his first overseas trip to Japan, in relation to science and technology in Hyogo Prefecture, which has a sister state relationship with WA.
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Another UWA Law Graduate wins Fulbright Scholarship
Monday, 23 March 2009
UWA law graduate and part-time lecturer Hugo Leith has won one of the two West Australian Fullbright Scholarships for 2009
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Len Zuks wins people's choice award at Sculpture by the Sea
Monday, 23 March 2009
Acclaimed West Australian artist Len Zuks has won the People's Choice Prize at this year's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Cottesloe Beach.
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UWA and Healthlink join forces to connect Health Providers
Monday, 23 March 2009
The UWA Centre for Software Practice and HealthLink have joined forces to provide enhanced secure messaging in Australia and New Zealand.
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Call for Nominations: The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
Monday, 23 March 2009
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research awards five prizes for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science teaching.
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91st Annual Engineering Ball
Monday, 23 March 2009
All staff and students within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are invited to 91st Annual Engineering Ball held by the UEC (University Engineers' Club).
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Achievements in brief
Friday, 20 March 2009
UWA mechanical engineering graduate, Sir Rod Eddington, will become the next Chair of ANZ in the second half of 2009. He is the chair of Infrastructure Australia and a director on the board of News Corporation.
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2008 Engineering Reunions and Celebrations
Friday, 20 March 2009
Peter Smith who travelled with his wife, Nerissa from Sydney for the 50th Engineering Reunion of the Class of 1957 said “we saw this as a once in a lifetime event.
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2009 Rhodes Scholar
Friday, 20 March 2009
It appears that Rhodes Scholars must have more hours in each day than the rest of us.
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Success at the 2008 Engineers Without Borders Challenge
Friday, 20 March 2009
Western Australia dominated the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) 2008 Challenge, with first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia taking the majority of prizes including the 2008 EWB Challenge Overall Champion Team Award, EWB Challenge Poster Award and the BHP Billiton Award for Sustainable Design and Community Engagement.
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Student – Industry Projects
Friday, 20 March 2009
The inaugural Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre student industry project was a success.
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2008 Young Professional Engineer of the Year
Friday, 20 March 2009
Vaughn Grey, mechanical engineering and chemistry graduate (2007), has won the Engineers Australia 2008 National Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award.
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Research and Innovation Showcase
Friday, 20 March 2009
Late last year 200 industry guests and UWA Engineering staff met for the UWA Engineering Research and Innovation Showcase, the first ever to be held at The University Club. The Showcase gave attendees the chance to network and view over 50 different research projects from all areas of the Faculty.
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From the New Dean’s Desk
Friday, 20 March 2009
I am delighted to join the ‘winning team’ of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics as Dean (there are so many success stories in this edition of The Engineering Essential).
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New State Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology at UWA
Friday, 20 March 2009
The State Centre of Excellence for Ecohydrology, located at The University of Western Australia’s Crawley campus, is an extension of the original WA Agricultural Research Centre for Ecohydrology established in 2006.
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UWA Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase 2008
Friday, 20 March 2009
The UWA Engineering Foundation is hosting an inaugural Research and Innovation Showcase for The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics on Wednesday 12 November 2008 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
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World Class Researchers
Friday, 20 March 2009
Adrian Baddeley, Professor of Statistics at the University of Western Australia, has been named the 2008 Matheron Lecturer by the International Association for Mathematical Geology.
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UWA International Mathematics Conference
Friday, 20 March 2009
Cheryl Praeger, Federation Fellow in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, is Australia’s most highly cited pure mathematician within the top 200 most highly cited mathematicians worldwide.
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Christina Rogerson
Friday, 20 March 2009
Christina Rogerson graduated from the University of Western Australia with an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2006.
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Cheap, delicious and easy way to prevent breast cancer
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Eating mushrooms and drinking green tea could protect against breast cancer, a study conducted jointly by The University of Western Australia and Zhejiang University in China has found.
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A changing climate: Western Australia in focus
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Date: Friday 27 March 2009
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Australian Academy of Science – International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian professional scientists to visit Europe, North America and South East Asia in 2010, to collaborate with researchers in those countries.
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Women in Science and Engineering
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Year 10 Girls: Have you ever wanted to experience life as a university student? Are you interested in engineering, computing or maths? Then come and take part in one of the UWA Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) days during the April school holidays!
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ARC Linkage refresher session
Thursday, 19 March 2009
For: All staff and students developing LP applications for the May round (UWA deadline is 29th April).
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AUQA Full Faculty Briefing
Thursday, 19 March 2009
All faculty staff are invited to attend a briefing by the Vice-Chancellor on the upcoming Australian Universities Quality Assurance (AUQA) visit.
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2009 AINSE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Thursday, 19 March 2009
AINSE (Australian Institute for Nuclear Science and Engineering) Research Fellowships are tenable at any AINSE member university.
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Marie Curie - IRSES
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The European Commission, under the Seventh Framework Programme, has released a new Marie Curie scheme called the Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES).
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Australia/US Fellowships
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$25,000 each year.
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Ian Potter Foundation Grants
Thursday, 19 March 2009
There are various grants available through the Ian Potter Foundation. Grant opportunities relevant to researchers in FECM include:
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The Australia India Council Collaborative project funding
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Australia-India Council (AIC) welcomes seed funding applications from Australian individuals and organisations for projects which are likely to promote long-term contact and cooperation between Australia and India.
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Australia China Council Grants
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Australia-China Council invites individuals and organisations to submit applications for funding to support seed projects that are designed to strengthen and enhance the relationship between Australia and China and that project a positive image of Australia in China:
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DIISR International Science Linkage: Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Australian Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China jointly manage the Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation.
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Linkage Industry Fellowships
Thursday, 19 March 2009
See page 14 of the 2010 Funding rules
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ARC Linkage Projects
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The current financial environment is impacting on the capacity of Partner Organisations to commit cash. Predictions are that in the May round, application numbers will be down and success rates up!
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Education Review Area Workshop: Friday 3 April 2009
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Education Co-Chairs, James Trevelyan and Gordon Royle, will be holding their first facilitated scoping workshop on the Education Strategic Review Area.
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Updated: Research Strategic Review Area Workshop: Level C, D and E Academic Staff and Professional Staff - Tuesday 7 April 2009
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Research Strategic Review Area Co-Chairs, Professor Cheryl Praeger and Professor Mark Randolph, are holding their second open scoping workshop for the Strategic Review 2009.
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UWA graduates awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Three graduates from The University of Western Australia have been awarded 2009 Fulbright Scholarships to carry out research in the US.
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Industry partnerships in electrical engineering
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
This year the Australian Power Institute (API) has called for submissions from universities to propose innovative ideas or projects that promote sustainability and excellence in Australia's power engineering sector.
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World Class Engineers
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Engineers Australia magazine has announced the Top 100 Engineers for 2008. We are proud that these distinguished professionals started their careers at UWA.
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Get Out there!
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Come along to The University of Western Australia for Out there!, an exhibition focussed on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
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Campus Tours
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
The Prospective Students Office is running a series of campus tours this year, aimed at prospective students who would like to find out more about entry requirements and courses at UWA whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and buildings at the Crawley campus.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Read on to find out about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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Online Research Forum - Strategic Review 2009
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
An online forum has been launched for the Research Strategic Review Area. This will allow staff to continue the discussions surrounding research, and will provide a valuable input into the Research Co-Chairs.
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UWA-backed health network wins regional IT Award
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The UWA Centre for Software Practice has won the Regional Category of the 2008 WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards for the Great Southern Managed Health Network (GSMHN) project.
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Congratulations to Dr David Glance
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Many congratulations to Dr David Glance and the CSP team on winning the Regional category in the 18th WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards, WAITTA, on Friday 13th March.
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Autumn Graduation honour for Stan Perron
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
West Australian businessman and philanthropist Stan Perron will this week receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at The University of Western Australia.
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The Australian Academy of Science - Call for proposal
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian professional scientists to visit Europe, North America and South East Asia between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010, to collaborate with researchers in those countries.
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Australia to US Fellowship Applications
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$25,000 each year.
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Computer Science and Software Engineering students win Microsoft internships
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
This year, three of the 14 Microsoft internships were offered to students from the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) at UWA.
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Darren Lomman Churchill Fellowship Recipient
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
UWA mechanical engineering graduate, Mr Darren Lomman, whose not-for-profit company builds special equipment to help people with disabilities water ski, surf, ride motorbikes and climb cliff faces has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship.
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Strategic Review 2009 Update - 17 March 2009
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The Strategic Review 2009 is now well underway in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, with a large amount of data currently being collected and provided to the Co-Chairs, and a number of workshops planned or completed.
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Welcome to Dr Debbie Thackray
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The Facullty is delighted to announce that Dr Debbie Thackray has been appointed 0.5FTE as the Research Development Officer (RDO) for FECM.
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Call for applications: Improving Student Learning Grants
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Expressions of Interest are sought for the Semester 1, 2009 round of Improving Student Learning (ISL) Grants.
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IHS News 16 March 2009
Monday, 16 March 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Implementation under way
Friday, 13 March 2009
We have now begun the implementation phase of the UWA Future Framework set by our Review of Course Structures. An Implementation Committee is charged with ensuring that the necessary changes are made in a systematic, timely and appropriate manner, with adequate notice to all stakeholders.
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UWA physics guru takes top prize in India
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Leading University of Western Australia researcher, Professor Jim Williams, has received the oldest and most prestigious Award of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS).
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Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Teaching and Learning Awards
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was pleased to announce the recipients of its 2008 Teaching and Learning Awards at a ceremony held at The University Club on Tuesday, 10th March 2009.
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Faculty 2008 Awards Breakfast
Thursday, 12 March 2009
We are pleased to announce that this year the Faculty will be acknowledging our 2008 award winning students by hosting a celebration breakfast in the Banquet Hall at The University Club on Thursday, 21st May 2009; 7.45am - 9.30am
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UWA builds on its Italian connection
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The University of Western Australia has expanded a fourth exchange program with Italy having just hosted the first group of 14 short-term students from the Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, in Milan.
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Network coordination strength for Australian SKA
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Trans-continental radio astronomy demonstration highlights national network co-ordination to strengthen Australia’s bid for the Square Kilometre Array.
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WA business briefed on world's biggest telescope opportunities
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research last night briefed Western Australian businesses in Perth on the vast breadth of opportunities that Australia's bid to host the SKA.
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UWA Open Day 2009
Thursday, 12 March 2009
UWA has eagerly taken on board feedback from staff across the University about our annual Expo, including the preference of many staff for the campus to be a brighter and more exciting place on the day! As such, Expo is being relaunched in 2009 as the UWA Open Day.
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Provisional Terms of Reference
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Provisional Terms of Reference for each of the Stratetic Review Areas are now available on the Review Website: www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/staffnet/review.
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Distinguished Engineer and Statesman honours profession leader
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
His Excellency, Dr Ken Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia, will deliver the 25th Dr George Hondros Memorial lecture, "Beyond Structural Engineering" tomorrow (Thursday March 12) at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Centre for Software Practice
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
The UWA Centre for Software Practice (CSP) was launched in 2006 and focuses on providing web based solutions to both the private and public sector.
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UWA Fogarty Foundation awards recognise the State's brightest
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Many of the State's top students were presented with scholarships to study at the University of Western Australia during a ceremony at Winthrop Hall last night.
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Community and Industry Partnerships, Alumni and Foundations Strategic Review Workshop
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
The Community and Industry Partnerships, Alumni and Foundations Strategic Review Co-Chairs, Mr Tim Shanahan and Professor Mark Cassidy, are holding their open scoping workshop to investigate current issues and performance in this strategic review area.
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UWA celebrates International Women's Day
Monday, 9 March 2009
International Women's Day is about solidarity and equality, according to Professor Krishna Sen, new Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Western Australia,
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Lessons in climate change
Monday, 9 March 2009
A pioneer in the use of global climate models as a tool to explain the causes of climatic and environmental change, will give this year's Joseph Gentilli Memorial Address, "Grand Swings in Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Trends Across Time" at The University of Western Australia tomorrow.
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International criminal justice examined
Monday, 9 March 2009
Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Richard Goldstone, will deliver this year's Toohey Oration, "The Prospects for International Criminal Justice".
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Research Strategic Review Workshop: Level A/B and Recently Promoted Level C Academic Staff and Professional Staff
Monday, 9 March 2009
The Research Strategic Review Area Co-Chairs, Professor Cheryl Praeger and Professor Mark Randolph, are holding their first open scoping workshop for the Strategic Review 2009.
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Where are they now? - David Coall
Friday, 6 March 2009
David CoallResearch Fellow, University of Western AustraliaBPsych 1994; BSc (Hons) 1999; PhD 2005
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London Alumni come in from the cold
Friday, 6 March 2009
Chancellor Michael Chaney, Vice-Chancellor Robson and Professor Marshall also met up with more than 100 Alumni and friends who turned out on a wintry October evening to attend the UWA Alumni London Reception.
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Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Alumni catch up
Friday, 6 March 2009
In August, more than 160 UWA Alumni attended cocktail functions in Singapore (at the Singapore Cricket Club) and Kuala Lumpur (the Malaysian Petroleum Club).
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Celebrating decades of history and people
Friday, 6 March 2009
The School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences celebrated several milestones involving its four teaching disciplines last October.
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UWA graduate finalist in youth awards
Friday, 6 March 2009
UWA Law graduate Elizabeth Shaw has been named a finalist in the 2009 WA Youth Awards
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Editorial: staff the key to our future
Friday, 6 March 2009
Welcome to the latest edition of Science Matters. 2009 is the Chinese Year of the Ox. The Ox, sign symbolises prosperity through fortitude and hard work, and given the financial woes of the world, these characteristics may be in high demand.
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UWA top-up scholarships help support postgraduate research
Friday, 6 March 2009
Scholarship holding research students returning to The University of Western Australia this year will, for the first time, receive Top-Up Scholarships valued at $5,000 in response to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) falling below subsistence level.
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UWA graduates' first ordinary meeting
Friday, 6 March 2009
University graduates can play a significant role in encouraging young Australians to fulfil their potential through education, according to Mr Simon Dawkins, Warden of Convocation at The University of Western Australia.
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Concerns about sexualisation of children addressed
Friday, 6 March 2009
Concerns that children are being sexualised in popular culture and art will be the subject of a free public lecture by commentator and author Professor Catharine Lumby at The University of Western Australia soon.
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Radio astronomy researchers look to the West
Friday, 6 March 2009
UWA will host a prestigious new International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). The WA Government will fund the new centre and its director will be Premier’s Research Fellow Professor Peter Quinn.
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A Noongar word for ‘smoke’ finds a place in science
Friday, 6 March 2009
The discovery of a family of compounds that stimulates seed germination in many plants has led to a new scientific name – karrikins – derived from the Noongar word ‘karrik’, meaning ‘smoke’.
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Forensic science preserves Indigenous art heritage
Friday, 6 March 2009
In every one of Freddie Timms’s hundreds of paintings, the 62-year-old Kununurra artist recreates the beloved country which he rode thorough as a young stockman.
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Science Futures London Launch
Friday, 6 March 2009
A number of high profile guests, including a number of distinguished Alumni attended the European Launch of the Science Futures Foundation the Royal Automobile Club London on October 22.
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Laying the foundations for the future of science
Friday, 6 March 2009
Professor George Stewart, Dean of Life and Physical Sciences, hosted a number of awareness raising events including in-house information sessions for faculty staff and a cocktail party for 100 of the University’s senior academics and administrators.
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Eating disorders pioneer appointed to National Advisory Group
Thursday, 5 March 2009
A clinical professor from The University of Western Australia who, with a team of local health professionals, has pioneered many successful approaches to treating eating disorders, has been named a member of a new National Advisory Group on Body Image set up by the Minister for Youth Kate Ellis this week.
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Runways and Emus by the sea
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Emus have gathered on Cottesloe Beach near the breakwater runway where you're invited to board the imagination express created by two University of Western Australia staff members for the Scultpure by the Sea exhibition.
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Call for Volunteers: Education Strategic Review Area
Thursday, 5 March 2009
As part of the comprehensive internal Strategic Review, the Education Co-Chairs Gordon Royle and James Trevelyan are seeking volunteers to help collect data and develop options for change.
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Gift made in hope of offsetting burden of Alzheimer's
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
A South Perth couple who are in their 80s - Ron and Peggy Bell - have made a $100,000 donation to establish a new Fellowship to accelerate research into Alzheimer's disease.
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Sperm quality vital for creatures great and small
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
In a study with important implications for species conservation, researchers at The University of Western Australia compared the sperm of endangered and non-threatened mammals, from the giant panda to the familiar domestic cat, to better understand the link between sperm quality and inbreeding.
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John Inverarity XI wins 2009 John Inverarity Cup
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
The Vice-Chancellor's cricket XI was knocked for six by John Inverarity XI players including former Western Australian batsman Ryan Campbell at James Oval yesterday as The University of Western Australia's First Grade team fought hard to claim the 2009 John Inverarity Cup.
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Climate change forum enlists UWA experts
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Coral bleaching of Ningaloo reef and flooding of the Swan River estuary are just two of the topics to be discussed at the Greenhouse 2009: Climate Change and Resources conference to be held in Perth from March 23 to 26.
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Second chance students are high achievers
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
More than 20 years after what she describes as a lacklustre performance in her year 12 exams, Kyra Havernhoek's second chance at a university education has seen her top the class at The University of Western Australia, scoring 100 per cent in a first-year calculus unit.
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Peer tutoring success
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Over 50 students attended the first peer tutoring session for this semester in the Old Senate Room on the first Friday of semester.
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Innovative approach to Orientation
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
This semester, for the first time, the University held its Orientation programme over two weeks instead of the usual one week. The extra time provided the Faculties an opportunity to host more activites to help our commencing students settle in to University life.
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Strategic Review Update
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
The Co-chairs of the five Strategic Review areas have been meeting with the Dean and staff from Organisational and Staff Development Services.
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First Electric Vehicle Recharge points installed at UWA
Monday, 2 March 2009
The REV (Renewable Energy Vehicle) Project has recently had the first two Electric Vehicle Recharge Points installed in the Motorola Building Carpark. This will allow the REV vehicles to charge off-peak overnight and be ready for evaluation drives during the day.
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Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Teaching and Learning Awards 2008
Monday, 2 March 2009
All staff in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are invited to attend the Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards.
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ACG Event - Practical Rock Mechanics in Mining short course
Monday, 2 March 2009
This Australian Centre for Geomechanics course is designed to develop specific underground mining geomechanics competencies for mine geologists and engineers so their contribution to mine site geomechanics programme is enhanced.
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ACG Event - Managing Seismic Risk in Mines Short Course
Monday, 2 March 2009
This Australian Centre for Geomechanics course will provide attendees with the essential information to understand the capabilities and limitations of this rapidly evolving technology.
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Research grants and contracts
Monday, 2 March 2009
The Faculty would like to congratulate our most recent industry and research grant recipients.
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Funding opportunities - Enterprise Connect - Researchers in Business
Monday, 2 March 2009
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research is encouraging researchers to consider Researchers in Business funding.
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Chinese Government scholarships for G08 students
Monday, 2 March 2009
One of the leading universities in China, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), is offering exclusively to Go8 member universities, a number of government scholarships for outstanding Australian students.
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Funding opportunities - Enterprise Connect - Small Grant Rounds
Monday, 2 March 2009
Innovaative Regions Centre (IRC); Remote Enterprise Centre (REC) - Small Grant Rounds - Call for Proposals
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UWA lecture celebrates Indigenous Women
Friday, 27 February 2009
The long and proud history of Aboriginal women as custodians of family care and connection will be the subject of the Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture to be held at The University of Western Australia on Thursday (5 March).
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Country art may be good for the heart
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Up to 4,000 Mid-West households outside the City of Geraldton-Greenough will be the subjects of a study focusing on the impact of the arts on the social wellbeing of regional communities.
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Sex more ancient and more common than we thought
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Sex, or internal fertilisation, and live birth are more ancient and more common in the prehistoric animal world than previously thought, a researcher from The University of Western Australia suggests in an article published today in "Nature".
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Will Obama's 'hope' and 'change' reach us?
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Will the ‘hope' and ‘change' Barack Obama promised the people of the United States reach as far as Australia?
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University of Western Australia leader to head Rhodes Scholarships
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
The University of Western Australia’s Professor Don Markwell has been appointed to head the world’s preeminent scholarship body, the Rhodes scholarships at the University of Oxford.
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Courtney proves the case for student exchange
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Law student Courtney Furner has resumed her law studies at UWA after an incredible 12 months in Europe.
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Sustainable building speeds research, pleases judges
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
A new building that is a joint venture between The University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) is the winner of the Bassett Award for Sustainable Development in the 2009 Property Council State Innovation and Excellence Awards.
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UWA ecologist worldwide campaign to protect our marine life
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Jessica Meeuwig, an academic at The University of Western Australia, has become the face of an international conservation campaign to protect Western Australia's south west marine environment.
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Mason builds on UWA Super Brassica research in France
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Annaliese Mason, agricultural science PhD student at The University of Western Australia (UWA), has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Mike Carroll Travelling Fellowship.
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Luchezar Stoyanov
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce that Associate Professor Lucho (Luchezar) Stoyanov has been awarded the B. H. Neumann award by the Australian Mathematics Trust for sustained service to the enrichment of mathematics learning in Australia.
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Mason builds on UWA Super Brassica research in France
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Annaliese Mason, agricultural science PhD student at The University of Western Australia (UWA), has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Mike Carroll Travelling Fellowship.
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WestNet Infrastructure Group commits $200,000 to business education
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Business research and education in Western Australia have received a boost with WestNet Infrastructure Group committing $200,000 to The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Primary teaching course attracts commerce graduates
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Twenty-seven students from a broad range of disciplines are among the first to start The University of Western Australia's new Master of Education (Primary) course.
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New bus route links Business School to Subiaco
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
The University of Western Australia's new Business School at the southern end of campus now has a door-to-door service thanks to a new Transperth bus route.
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Agriculture expert lauded in India
Friday, 20 February 2009
Pioneering PhD research at The University of Western Australia not only helped launch a major Australian export industry, it also won the researcher a prestigious award in India recently.
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Centres of Excellence share $82 million funding
Friday, 20 February 2009
Three Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence with links to The University of Western Australia are among 11 ARC Centres around the country to share an extension of Federal Government funding of $82.25 million.
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Health paper recommends urgent action
Friday, 20 February 2009
A major paper co-authored by child health expert and former Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, recommending urgent action in preventive health and urging the establishment of a dedicated "wellness" unit in WA has been released for public discussion.
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Capital ideas despite the crisis discussed at UWA lecture
Friday, 20 February 2009
Lisa Scaffidi was elected as the 18th Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in 2007 on a platform "to get Perth moving".
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UWA appoints Woodside-Chevron Chair in petroleum geoscience
Friday, 20 February 2009
As Western Australia becomes a major hub for the petroleum industry, The University of Western Australia has moved to appoint leading international geophysicist David Lumley as inaugural Woodside-Chevron Chair in Petroleum Geoscience.
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UWA helps Chinese university celebrate its 50th anniversary
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Scientists at UWA were invited to join their colleagues at one of China’s most prestigious universities, the University of Science and Technology of China in a joint symposium to celebrate USTC’s 50th anniversary.
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Singapore students get a taste of UWA
Thursday, 19 February 2009
A group of Year 11 students from Raffles Junior College in Singapore got a good taste of WA – and UWA – during their short-term study program in November-December last year.
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Physics outreach program goes international
Thursday, 19 February 2009
For decades, the School of Physics has been able to pride itself on its outstanding outreach program involving local Perth schools.
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UWA records highest cohort of rural students into medicine
Thursday, 19 February 2009
The University of Western Australia has recorded its highest intake of country students into the School of Medicine since introducing the Rural Student Program nine years ago aimed at boosting the number of doctors in rural and remote regions.
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Video opens a new window into our violent cosmic past
Thursday, 19 February 2009
A team of UWA astrophysicists has captured one hour of valuable video footage of the aftermath of a massive gamma ray explosion 11 billion years ago – just a few billion years after the Big Bang.
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Is iodine deficiency the key to the Flores ‘hobbit’ mystery?
Thursday, 19 February 2009
The bizarre controversy over the existence of a dwarf ape-like creature dubbed the ‘hobbit’ of Flores has drawn attention to the very real tragedy of iodine deficiency which still affects millions of people.
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Centre for rehabilitation research proposed
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Funds are being sought to develop a centre for rehabilitation research at The University of Western Australia.
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Vice-Chancellor and Dean launch ECM Strategic Review 2009
Thursday, 19 February 2009
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Professor David Smith, launched the ECM Strategic Review 2009.
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Indian students prefer UWA
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
The number of Indian students enrolling at The University of Western Australia has soared in the last four years, from four enrolments in 2005 to 250 in 2009.
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Top legal minds go back to 'school'
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Leading Western Australian judge Robert French is one of the distinguished speakers at the 2009 Law Summer School to be held at The University of Western Australia this Friday, February 20.
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Law/Arts student’s experience with Asian Network for Free Elections
Monday, 16 February 2009
Final year Law/Arts student Marc Livsey has spent several months volunteering as a Mission Assistant for the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL).
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UWA to represent Australia in Jessup
Monday, 16 February 2009
UWA will be representing Australia in the International Rounds of the Jessup International Law Moot Competition in Washington DC.
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Michael Barker joins the bench of the Federal Court of Australia
Monday, 16 February 2009
The Hon Justice Michael Barker has been appointed to the Perth registry of the Federal Court of Australia.
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Faculty of Law Alumnus elected Chair of the Law Reform Commission
Monday, 16 February 2009
Mary Anne Kenny has been elected Chair of the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia.
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Senior Law Lecturer wins Premier's Book Award
Monday, 16 February 2009
Congratulations to Dr Antonio Buti, Senior Law Lecturer, for winning the non-fiction category of the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards for his biography of Sir Ronald Wilson.
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French first High Court Chief Justice from WA
Monday, 16 February 2009
Leading Western Australian Federal Court judge Justice Robert French, who was named Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia in July 2008, is another distinguished graduate from the Faculty of Law who is helping to shape the nation.
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Top TEE student studies combined Law-Arts degree at UWA
Monday, 16 February 2009
Last year's top TEE student and Beazley medal recipient Neil Thomas chose to study a combined Law-Arts degree at UWA.
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Worldwide collaborations to boost research
Thursday, 12 February 2009
The University of Western Australia's induction into a major group of research-intensive universities has begun with a presentation today by the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Acting CEO, Ms Louise Heery.
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New Chair to boost Australian literature
Thursday, 12 February 2009
The University of Western Australia will host the nation's second dedicated Chair in Australian Literature with the appointment of Associate Professor Philip Mead.
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Bushfire smart house
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
A PhD project at The University of Western Australia has resulted in the development of a house which can sustain itself in a bushfire without human intervention.
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Congratulations Professor Mark Cassidy
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty is pleased to congratulate Professor Mark Cassidy Director of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS), who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the offshore oil and gas industry at an international level in the analysis of mobile drilling rigs, foundations and pipelines.
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Research grants and contracts
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty is delighted to announce the award of the latest industry and research grants. We are pleased to acknowledge the excellent research achievements of our esteemed colleagues and look forward to highlighting further grants in future newsletters.
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Dean's Welcome
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Welcome to the e-newsletter for staff in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Launch of ECM Strategic Review 2009 - Thursday 19 February 2009
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty will be launching an internal Strategic Review for 2009.
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New Appointment - Chair of Engineering Education
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Professor Caroline Baillie has been appointed as UWA’s first Chair of Engineering Education.
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Karina Congdon - WA Young Water Professional of the Year 2008
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty is pleased to acknowledge Karina Congdon who was recently awarded the WA Young Water Professional of the Year.
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Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Brian Stone and Dr Nathan Scott
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty wishes to offer our congratulations to both Emeritus Professor Brian Stone and Dr Nathan Scott for winning the best paper award for their presentation “Some Reflections on On-line Tutoring and Plagiarism” at the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) conference.
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Congratulations Alison Barrett-Lennard
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Faculty is delighted to offer our congratulations to 2008 Environmental Engineering graduate, Alison Barrett-Lennard for winning the State Australian Water Association (AWA) Undergraduate of the Year Award.
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Indicators of excellence for ERA
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative is likely to have a substantial impact on the Faculty and the University in the future. The ARC has released the indicators that will be used to support the evaluation of research excellence in the ERA initiative.
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O Week
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
There are a range of expanded and exciting activities for staff and students in O Week, 16- 20 February 2009. Staff in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are encouraged to attend the following activities to meet our commencing students and help to make them feel welcome.
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Local researchers involved in global study
Monday, 9 February 2009
Asthmatics can breathe easier knowing that local medical researchers at the Lung Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) have contributed to significant research on eosinophils and their importance in regulating asthma and inflammation of the airways.
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Biologists celebrate Darwin's 200th birthday with giant tortoise cake
Monday, 9 February 2009
A new generation of evolutionary biologists will this Thursday celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the father of evolutionary theory, Charles Darwin, at The University of Western Australia.
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Dean launches Strategic Review 2009
Monday, 9 February 2009
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Professor David Smith, has today launched a Strategic Review of the Faculty.
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Faculty CATLyst
Monday, 9 February 2009
Focus on Sessional Staff
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UWA singled out as among the best in Australia
Friday, 6 February 2009
The University of Western Australia will receive $3.9 million in recognition of its achievements in excellence in learning and teaching as part of the Australian Government's 2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.
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Corpus Extremus (LIFE+) - SymbioticA residents on show in New York at Exit Art
Friday, 6 February 2009
Major artworks developed in Australia are to feature in an exhibition investigating questions of life and death. Corpus Extremus (LIFE+), on show at Exit Art in New York, presents work by artists using bio and media- technologies.
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$5 million to study role of exercise in spinal cord repair
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Two Western Australian researchers were today awarded almost $5 million over five years to study the effects of physical activity on spinal cord injury.
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Public Statement
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Professor McAleer has left his position at The University of Western Australia as a Professor of Econometrics, which he has held for 18 years.
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Compound with Noongar name to help regenerate Kings Park
Monday, 2 February 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia and Kings Park and Botanic Garden have given a Noongar name to a substance that stimulates seed germination and seedling growth in many plants after bushfires.
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Perth study finds heart attack chemical in marathon runners
Thursday, 29 January 2009
People who run marathons are more likely to have higher levels of a protein linked to heart attacks, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA graduates and staff honoured in Australia Day Awards
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
The University of Western Australia's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson has congratulated UWA staff and graduates who have been honoured in the 2009 Australia Day Awards.
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Safer mines thanks to invention at ACG
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
A product that improves mine safety has been invented by Professor Yves Potvin of The University of Western Australia.
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Responsible mine closure on the agenda
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
How do you close mines in socially, economically and environmentally responsible ways? The University of Western Australia's Australian Centre for Geomechanics and Centre for Land Rehabilitation are calling for papers for the Fourth International Conference on Mine Closure 2009 where these issues will be on the agenda.
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Improving trends in 12-year survival after heart attack - study
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
A study of more than 4,000 West Australian heart attack victims has revealed improving survival trends, according to a paper published on Australia Day in the "British Medical Journal" and co-authored by Research Fellow Dr Tom Briffa of The University of Western Australia's School of Population Health.
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Plumbing the depths of tall trees - from caves
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
A researcher at The University of Western Australia aims to understand the structure and function of the deep roots of WA's karri and tuart trees by monitoring their roots from caves.
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Female promiscuity leads to bigger, faster sperm - in fish
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Female promiscuity has led to the development of bigger, faster sperm in fish, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia who is the main author of a paper published in the US journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
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UWA to help East Timor improve water quality
Thursday, 22 January 2009
The University of Western Australia is working to improve water sanitation in one of Australia's closest and poorest neighbours, East Timor.
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Nobel laureate follows gut instinct to develop migration theory
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Western Australian Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall and his University of Western Australia colleague Dr Helen Windsor have joined an international team of researchers to trace human prehistory in the Pacific in a unique way - following in the ‘footsteps' of the common stomach bacterium Professor Marshall swallowed to prove his prize-winning theory.
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UWA agriculture moving up in the world
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
A series of innovative projects and initiatives have placed the Institute of Agriculture (IOA), The University of Western Australia (UWA), at the forefront of national and international agricultural education and research.
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Tough mollusc teeth give bite to new research
Monday, 19 January 2009
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are studying the teeth structure of a mollusc in the hope of copying it to develop new biosynthetic materials with far-reaching biomedical, industrial and environmental applications.
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Pianissimo, fortissimo and everything in between
Friday, 16 January 2009
One of the leading conductors of her generation, Australian-born Simone Young, will perform at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall later this year.
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World muscular dystrophy expert shares good news
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Exciting new advances in the field of muscular dystrophy research will be the subject of a free public lecture by a world expert in the field, at The University of Western Australia.
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Sino-Australian cancer research links stronger
Thursday, 15 January 2009
A Faculty team has added to its success in establishing a multi-faceted international research program with China on the anticancer properties of green tea by winning a prestigious national award.
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In search of the perfect scaffold
Thursday, 15 January 2009
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Rural research calls to country-born student
Thursday, 15 January 2009
The winner of a rural award for medical students will head to the UK next year to examine why rural cancer patients have poorer survival rates than their urban counterparts.
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Made to mentor
Thursday, 15 January 2009
A sixth-year medical student who won an award for his outstanding efforts as a volunteer mentor to other medical students hopes to continue to support students during his years as a hospital doctor.
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Influencing clinical practice – medical research is the key
Thursday, 15 January 2009
An international expert on immunology and transplant matching is a believer in getting an early taste of medical research before the demands of work and family make it trickier.
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Intense exposure to research cements lifelong career plans
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Professor Terry Nolan, Foundation Head of the University of Melbourne School of Population Health, says the Bachelor of Medicine Science degree was profoundly life-changing.
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Teaching on the Run takes off and picks up more health professions
Thursday, 15 January 2009
A staff development program for clinical teachers in medicine has been so popular that it has been expanded and rolled out to other health professionals.
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Students shine in health research
Thursday, 15 January 2009
A conference initiated by UWA medical students to showcase undergraduate health research has proven so successful in its second year that it could become a national event.
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Hone facial trauma management skills
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Health professionals will have the chance to brush up on the emergency management of dental and facial trauma in the sporting arena at a congress in Perth next year.
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UWA offers record number of undergraduates places
Thursday, 15 January 2009
The University of Western Australia has made nearly 4,300 offers for undergraduate courses this year - the most the University has ever made.
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A broken surf board highlights injuries seen in general practice
Thursday, 15 January 2009
The notion of the general practice rooms being a research laboratory is beginning to be recognised, especially in the Eastern States.
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The Word is Out - Faculty in the News
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Quoted As Saying
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Unlikely pairing - engineers team up with surgical oncologists
Thursday, 15 January 2009
An unusual partnership between a group of surgeons and engineers at UWA is showing promising results that could change the way cancer is detected.
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From sandfly bites to sore ears – it’s all in a day’s work
Thursday, 15 January 2009
A recently established genetics division at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is on the hunt for bright research students keen to undertake studies into problems ranging from ear infections to exotic tropical diseases.
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Generous pledges for another named scholarship
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Professor Paul McMenamin, the current Professor of Anatomy at UWA, recently paid a visit to the auld country and caught up with the Foundation Professor of Anatomy, Professor David Sinclair, in Aberdeen.
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Medical students head to and from China on scholarships
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
A student exchange program with China is proving popular, with UWA fifth-year medical students choosing to do elective placements of six weeks at a major hospital in Nanjing after winning scholarships.
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CAMDH looks to an excellent future
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
A Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Medical Education is being mooted for UWA.
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The Dean’s Desk - By Professor Ian Puddey, Dean
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Season’s greetings to all our readers. As 2008 draws to an end it is appropriate to reflect on some of the achievements of another demanding year.
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Regrowing body parts damaged by disease or injury
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Regenerative medicine is a new buzzword in biomedical research and describes an emerging area of medicine, according to a leading Faculty investigator.
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Helping people with mental illness to help themselves
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
In a bid to help redress the health inequities for people with mental illness in WA, the HealthRight project, jointly partnered by the Faculty, has been successfully encouraging this group to visit their GP and tackle lifestyle risk factors.
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Humpback whales' Kimberley nursery under the microscope
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has received a UWA Research Development Award to study the importance of ocean circulation to the Humpback whales of Camden Sound in the Kimberley.
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Study identifies strategies for success of Indigenous artists
Monday, 12 January 2009
The buzz of the 1920's European art scene with its multiplicity of avant garde movements such as Dadaism, Futurism and Constructivism is being replicated in a different time and place - in Australia's Indigenous communities today - according to an art historian at The University of Western Australia.
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Save lives, preserve the environment, make things better, have fun - become a scientist!
Monday, 12 January 2009
Budding scientists from all over the metropolitan area and some country regions including Bunbury, Boddington, Esperance, Geraldton, Katanning, Margaret River, Mt Barker and Wagin will converge on The University of Western Australia tomorrow for a three-day science fest.
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IHS News 12 January 2009
Monday, 12 January 2009
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Whole genome study reveals clues to solving the mystery behind Kawasaki disease
Friday, 9 January 2009
A researcher from The University of Western Australia is the co-leader of a team that has looked at the entire human genome to identify new genes that appear to be involved in making some children more susceptible to Kawasaki disease, a poorly understood and serious illness of young children.
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Five heads better than one in crusty problem
Friday, 9 January 2009
A chance discussion at a recent Perth conference between geologists from around the world has led to a new theory being posited - and published in an article in the prestigious journal Science on January 2, 2009.
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UWA scoops Premier's Science Awards
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Researchers, teachers and students at The University of Western Australia won every available award in the 2008 WA Premier's Science Awards.
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11 billion year-old blast from the past captured by UWA Zadko Telescope
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Galileo Galilei, who recorded the first astronomical observations with a telescope 400 years ago, would be impressed.
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Brilliant mathematician's 60th birthday marked by world-first conference
Monday, 22 December 2008
A mathematician whose name will be remembered for the ground-breaking theories she posited will have a special 60th birthday ‘party' at The University of Western Australia - a 12-day international conference in her honour.
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CIHS staff to attend World Universities Forum
Friday, 19 December 2008
Two Centre for Integrated Human Studies staff members will present papers at the World Universities Forum in Mumbai, India in January.
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UWA Premier's Fellows to drive research into climate change, biodiversity, sustainability and health
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
The University of Western Australia's strengths in climate change and biodiversity, and sustainability and health, will be boosted by the addition of two Premier's Research Fellowships.
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New course structure for UWA
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
The University of Western Australia is moving towards a new framework for undergraduate and postgraduate study, designed to equip students with a global outlook and a community conscience.
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UWA to house international radio astronomy research centre
Monday, 15 December 2008
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government announcement of a $20 million international radio astronomy research centre on UWA's Perth campus.
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Washing machine and water filter inventors meet ambassador
Monday, 15 December 2008
Engineering students from The University of Western Australia who won a national competition with a water filter and a washing machine specially designed for Cambodian conditions will meet Australia's Ambassador to Cambodia on Friday.
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'Gentleman Scholar' and Marketing Professor saluted by Australasian Marketing Academy
Monday, 15 December 2008
Two marketing professors from The University of Western Australia's Business School have been honoured by the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC).
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UWA awarded $2.4 million to help disadvantaged students
Thursday, 11 December 2008
The University of Western Australia has been awarded $2.4 million to help disadvantaged students from the Pilbara and the outer Perth metropolitan area to achieve their dreams of a university education.
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Malaria breakthrough after four years' research
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
The results of more than four years' research involving almost 3,000 Papua New Guinean children aged from six months to five years - a collaborative effort between The University of Western Australia and the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research - have been published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Success of graphic meth ads questioned by UWA study
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
An independent review investigating the effectiveness of a publicly funded graphic anti-methamphetamine advertising campaign in the United States has found that the campaign has been associated with many negative outcomes, including increases in the acceptability of drug use.
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CBH UWA scholarships an honour for Weetman and Alderman
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Novel weed management methods are the focus of two recently completed fourth year projects by students at the Institute of Agriculture (IOA), The University of Western Australia.
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International experts to map Perth's liveability on global scale
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Committee for Perth have teamed up to appoint two international experts to lead a project benchmarking the liveability of Perth and its global connectedness.
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UWA appoints new Dean of Education
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
The University of Western Australia has appointed Dr Helen Wildy as the new Dean of the Graduate School of Education, replacing Professor Bill Louden who takes up the position of Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor early next year.
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Jorg Imberger wins WA's top Science Award
Friday, 5 December 2008
Professor Jorg Imberger has been named Western Australian Scientist of the Year in the Premier's Science Awards.
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SymbioticA wins the Premier’s Prize for Excellence in Science Communication Outside the Classroom
Friday, 5 December 2008
SymbioticA, the Centre of Excellence in Biological Arts has won the Premier’s Prize for Excellence in Science Communication at the Premier’s Science Awards.
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Booking school events for 2009
Thursday, 4 December 2008
If you would like to organise an event in 2009, either at your school or at the university, please contact one of our prospective student advisers on 6488 2477. Our schedule can fill up fast and so we encourage you to contact us as early as possible.
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Chance for schools to point and click at stars
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Anyone who enjoyed this week's ‘smiley face' in the sky - the upturned waxing crescent moon ‘mouth' with its two eyes, Jupiter and Venus - would probably love to own a revolutionary device that allows you to point and click at stars, planets and constellations to learn more about them.
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Plant expert's role spreads
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
The role of The University of Western Australia's authority on all aspects of herbicide resistance from basic biochemical understanding of how plants develop resistance to practical management on-farm, has been expanded.
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UWA students win $7000 for on-the-job training
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Students from The University of Western Australia have won more than half the 15 Science and Innovation Studentship Awards on offer from the State Department of Industry and Resources.
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The UWA Business School attracts international Professorial Chair
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Woodside's sponsorship of the UWA Business School is gaining traction.
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Sculptor commemorates public health benefactor
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
The bronze bust of a woman who donated one million pounds (in today's terms $40,000,000) to medical research at The University of Western Australia was unveiled in the University's Winthrop Hall today.
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UWA engineers win national challenge
Monday, 1 December 2008
Western Australia has dominated the Engineers Without Borders 2008 Challenge, with first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia taking first and second place.
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Linguistic Olympics
Monday, 1 December 2008
The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OZCLO) is a competition for high school students that UWA is organising in 2009.
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A world-class UWA Science degree for less $$$
Monday, 1 December 2008
From 2009, science and mathematics (including statistics) have been classified as "National Priority" areas by the Commonwealth Government. This represents a big reduction in fees (student contributions) for students undertaking studies in science and mathematics.
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Important dates
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for schools and prospective students.
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Message from the Dean
Thursday, 27 November 2008
In times of global turmoil it is more important than ever that business schools remain relevant at an international level, pursue deeper understanding of business fundamentals and encourage creative thinking regarding the critical business issues faced around the world.
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Alumni at Ernst & Young
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Building a lifelong learning relationship with our Alumni is vital to the sustainability of the Business School, and its relevance to industry.
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Breaking News
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Stan & Jean Perron Visiting Professor
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Business School Event Highlights
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Once again the Business School was host to many exciting international and local events, including alumni events, public lectures by world-renowned presenters, student events and conferences. Some event highlights include:
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Mitsubishi Signing Ceremony
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Business education in Western Australia has received a boost with the announcement of a $150,000 donation from Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd to The University of Western Australia's Business School.
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Philanthropic Support for Scholarships
Thursday, 27 November 2008
The University of Western Australia was founded on a culture of philanthropy, of giving back to the community and investing in the future to foster the highest possible educational standards.
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Appointment of Woodside Chair in Leadership
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Woodside's sponsorship of the UWA Business School is gaining traction.
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Outstanding Honours Student- Callum Jones Earns Recognition
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Callum Jones is currently completing his Honours year in Economics at the University of Western Australia.
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Singapore Presentation Ceremony and Cocktail Party
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Singapore Presentation Ceremony
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Worldwide patent opens doors to treatment of muscular dystrophy
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
The University of Western Australia has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with US-based pharmaceutical company AVI BioPharma to a patent application related to the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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A 'C-Change' for UWA Institute of Agriculture
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Long term strategies for adapting to climate change will result from a collaborative project between researchers at the Institute of Agriculture (IOA), The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Lanzhou University (LU) in west China.
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A ‘c-change’ for UWA Institute of Agriculture
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Long term strategies for adapting to climate change will result from a collaborative project between researchers at the Institute of Agriculture (IOA), The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Lanzhou University (LU) in west China.
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Teaching and Learning Update
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
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Business School Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
The Business School is currently planning many "not to be missed" events for the remainder of the year and into 2009. These include:
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Research in Practice
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Student Research Finds Generation Y, “Creatures of Convenience”
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Fights, loss and videotape at UWA graduates' art exhibition
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
A canvas ‘painted' by people staging a bloody and theatrical fight; paintings that evoke nostalgia for a lost childhood at the beach; and a jumper knitted from video tape are some of the works on show in an exhibition opening soon at The University of Western Australia.
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ECOMS Update
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Economics Cocktail Evening
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Science students from UWA up for $20,000 Premier's Award
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Research into a gas trail close to the Milky Way, metal-based anticancer drugs and nesting flatback turtles has enabled three young scientists from The University of Western Australia to be in the running for a $20,000 science prize to be announced soon.
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UWA author's Sir Ronald Wilson biography wins 2007 WA Premier's Book Award Premier's Prize
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Dr Antonio Buti, a senior law lecturer at The University of Western Australia, has won the major prize in the 2007 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards for his penetrating biography - Sir Ronald Wilson: A Matter of Conscience.
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UWA meningitis research published in prestigious journal
Friday, 21 November 2008
Work by a researcher at The University of Western Australia that could lead to the prevention of infections such as meningitis and bacteremia has been published in the November issue, in the prestigious "Journal of Biological Chemistry".
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UWA engineers help Cambodian communities
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Designing a washing machine and water filter for rural communities in Cambodia has earned 12 first-year engineering students from The University of Western Australia two finals berths in the Engineers Without Borders 2008 Challenge.
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Lecture theatres named in honour of UWA academics
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Two of The University of Western Australia's great scholars who have left their marks on the State were honoured this week by the dedication of two lecture theatres in their names.
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UWA unveils clean green electric car
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
The University of Western Australia will this week launch a zero-emission electric car that will cost as little as $1.40/100km to operate.
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Program to help retain teachers launched at UWA
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Aiming to improve the quality of Health and Physical Education teachers' working lives and their likelihood of staying in the profession, a new program will be launched at The University of Western Australia on Friday.
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Perth International Arts Festival welcomes new partnership with URS
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
The Perth International Arts Festival is delighted to announce engineering and environmental firm URS has thrown its support behind the Festival's highly regarded contemporary music venue Beck's Music Box.
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UWA researchers find trauma death rate highest in very remote areas
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
The death rate from trauma in very remote areas of the state is more than four times the rate of death in major cities, according to a study by emergency medicine specialists at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Press books on more shortlists
Monday, 17 November 2008
UWA Press is delighted to announce that Geraldine Wooller's novel The Seamstress published last year has been longlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
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UWA wins top workplace equity award
Monday, 17 November 2008
The University of Western Australia has taken out a top national diversity award in recognition of its strategies to give all people access to employment.
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Using web-based data on disability to make a difference
Monday, 17 November 2008
In the 19th century, doctors had little more than stethoscopes and microscopes to help them understand disease. More than 100 years later, for doctors like The University of Western Australia's Clinical Associate Professor Helen Leonard, computers are proving an invaluable tool.
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Ted Snell - Director of UWA's new Cultural Precinct
Friday, 14 November 2008
Professor Ted Snell - artist, arts academic, curator and reviewer - has been appointed as Director of The University of Western Australia's new Cultural Precinct.
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Perfect French night starts at UWA
Friday, 14 November 2008
Most of us count ourselves lucky to see a foreign film once in a while.
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South Korean students win Barry Marshall Scholarships
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Two South Korean high school students will be awarded Barry Marshall Daejeon Scholarships and Adrienne Marshall English Language Scholarships worth $170,000, enabling them to study at The University of Western Australia.
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Apache Energy teams up with UWA
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Scholarships in engineering and geoscience and prizes for outstanding students will form part of a five-year agreement between leading gas supplier Apache Energy and The University of Western Australia.
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Zero emission, high impact project at UWA
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's dream of a green car industry has begun to materialise at The University of Western Australia where zero-emission, sustainable transport is already being tested.
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UWA to offer new Masters in Social Work
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
The University of Western Australia will replace its Bachelor of Social Work degree with a qualifying Masters in Social Work program from next year, 2009.
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UWA showcases engineering research and innovation
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Cutting-edge projects in areas such as clean energy, biomedical engineering, mining, security and sensing are just some of those on display at The University of Western Australia's Engineering Foundation Research and Innovation Showcase this Wednesday, November 12.
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UWA scoops Premier's Science Awards
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Researchers, teachers and students at The University of Western Australia have filled every available place in the final nominations for the WA Premier's Science Awards.
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UWA student named 2008 Rhodes Scholar
Monday, 3 November 2008
An Engineering and Science student who wants to develop technology to help severely disabled people communicate has won the 2008 Rhodes Scholarship for Western Australia.
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UWA academic wins Premier's Book Award for non-fiction
Friday, 31 October 2008
Dr Antonio Buti, a Senior Law Lecturer at The University of Western Australia, has won the non-fiction category of the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards for his biography of Sir Ronald Wilson.
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Clough to fund First Year Centre at UWA
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Leading Australia-based engineering firm Clough Limited will support funding of a First Year Centre for engineering students at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Press books on Premier's shortlist
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
UWA Press is delighted to announce that four of its books published in 2007 have been shortlisted in the Premier's Book Awards to be awarded on Thursday 30 October by the Western Australian Premier, Colin Barnett MLA.
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Mona Lisa - the best known girl in the world
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
The transformation of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa into the great portrait par excellence and its rise to global fame from the nineteenth century to the present will be explained at a free public lecture hosted by The University of Western Australia's Institute of Advanced Studies.
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UWA and Clough launch centre for first-year engineers
Monday, 27 October 2008
Leading Australian-based engineering firm Clough Limited will seal a deal this Wednesday, October 29, to fund a First Year Centre for engineering students at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA technology helps rewrite evolutionary time lines
Monday, 27 October 2008
State-of-the-art technology at The University of Western Australia has helped to rewrite the history of major groups of life on the planet.
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Architecture and Landscape students apply their skills outside the classroom
Thursday, 23 October 2008
A number of UWA students studying Architecture and Landscape Architecture have recently had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in the ‘real world'.
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Scholarships for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Thursday, 23 October 2008
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offers seven scholarships to commencing first-year students. Applications are open now for students who are applying for entry into any of the courses offered by the faculty in 2009.
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UWA wins national Indigenous games
Thursday, 23 October 2008
UWA has been declared overall winner of the 13th National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games held in Perth in September.
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Linguistic Olympics
Thursday, 23 October 2008
The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OZCLO) is a competition for high school students that UWA is organising in 2009.
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A world-class UWA Science degree for less $$$
Thursday, 23 October 2008
From 2009, science and mathematics (including statistics) have been classified as "National Priority" areas by the Commonwealth Government. This represents a big reduction in fees (student contributions) for students undertaking studies in science and mathematics.
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Course in Focus: Primary Teaching Combined Degrees
Thursday, 23 October 2008
If you want to work with children and to play a pivotal role in their lives, you may want to consider becoming a primary school teacher.
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UWA graduate volunteering in Vietnam
Thursday, 23 October 2008
In this issue we hear from Oliver Jones, a UWA Dental Science graduate, about his experiences working as a volunteer in Vietnamese orphanages:
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International accolades for music student
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Yiyun Loei, a UWA music student, was the only Australian selected to perform at a recent major international piano competition held in the Czech Republic.
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Fermented fashion
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Is it art or science? Do I drink it or wear it?
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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New ARC Linkage Grant for 2009
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
The Graduate School of Education wishes to congratulate Professor Grady Venville (UWA), Dr Nancy Longnecker (UWA) and Professor Léonie Rennie (Curtin) on winning an ARC Linkage Grant for 2009.
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Experts to discuss how financial crisis will affect WA
Monday, 20 October 2008
The University of Western Australia's Business School has lined up a panel of experts including Professor Raymond da Silva Rosa and Professor Ken Clements to discuss the worldwide financial crisis at a free public forum this week.
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A conversation with Robert Drewe
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Internationally acclaimed novelist Robert Drewe will discuss The Rip, his latest book of short stories set against the background of the Australian coast, at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday 21 October.
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Bikinis and boardies Cottesloe Beach walk for brain tumours
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Researchers at The University of Western Australia are urging members of the public to join them in this year's International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) fundraising challenge to circumnavigate the globe on foot three times (120,000km).
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Research into plant proteins targeted
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Plant cells are the factories that provide the food we eat, the air we breathe and play a critical role in a balanced environment and provide energy in a sustainable manner.
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Australian Research Council awards $14million to UWA research
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
A project to identify new strategies in the design of anticancer drugs is one of 40 successful University of Western Australia research projects to have won funding from the Federal Government.
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Hilarious new play stars in new-look Dolphin
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
The University of Western Australia's Graduate Dramatic Society can't quite believe their luck.
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The Imam and the Pastor - Healing conflict in Nigeria
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
The two men responsible for mediating peace between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria's Plateau state will be the guest speakers at a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on Saturday October 25.
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New titles for UWA academics
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
The University of Western Australia has become the first University in Australia to adopt a new structure for academic titles, aligning it with academic titles in Canada, the United States, East Asia and parts of Europe.
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The psychology of quality of life
Monday, 13 October 2008
How people improve their outlook on life and their overall happiness by using psychological strategies to manipulate the way they think is the subject of tomorrow's free public lecture as part of The University of Western Australia's Business School's Stan and Jean Perron Visiting Fellow Series.
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Maths whizz kids to compete at UWA
Friday, 10 October 2008
Just when you thought the Olympics were over...let the true games begin.
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UWA forum for science teachers
Thursday, 9 October 2008
New initiatives aimed at attracting young people to science and science teaching will be on top of the agenda for more than 90 science teachers from Western Australian high schools at a breakfast at The University of Western Australia on Monday 13 October 2008.
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UWA teachers recognised for excellence
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Two University of Western Australia lecturers and the University's UniSkills program have been recognised in the 2008 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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The globalisation of school choice?
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
The latest published offering by The University of Western Australia's Anthropology and Sociology researcher Dr Martin Forsey compares Australian values associated with private education to those in other countries and suggests our desire for choice is creating a wider class divide.
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UWA Institute of Agriculture helps deliver Ausaid to Iraq
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Drought, war and limited access to technological advances have had a significant negative impact on agriculture development and productivity in Iraq.
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CLIMA consolidates as new Director commences
Monday, 6 October 2008
William Erskine, Assistant Director General (Research) at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Syria for the last seven years, has commenced as Director of the Centre for Legumes In Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) as it consolidates its third phase as a research centre within the University of Western Australia (UWA).
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IHS News 6 October 2008
Monday, 6 October 2008
NOTES FROM THE LAST SEMINAR, Poverty and affluence, material and spiritual
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UWA Plant Centre to help address global food shortages
Monday, 6 October 2008
The University of Western Australia is to establish an International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research.
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Benefactors honour those who inspired them
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Prominent members of UWA’s medical fraternity have paid tribute to the people who inspired and helped shape their careers by setting up two perpetual scholarships.
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UWA helps boost Iraqi agriculture
Thursday, 2 October 2008
The University of Western Australia is playing a key role in helping Iraq improve its crop production and reduce its reliance on food imports.
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The large Hadron Collider and the quest for the fifth dimension
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Professor Tony Gherghetta, Federation Fellow at the University of Melbourne, will speak about the world's most powerful microscope - the Large Hadron Collider - at a free public lecture in The University of Western Australia's Social Sciences Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, 14 October.
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Centenary Trust for Women unveils new scholarships
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
The UWA Centenary Trust for Women (CTW) held its sixth annual gala lunch on Sunday 27 July.
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Scholarships
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Over the past 15 years the Country Medical Foundation (CMF) has generously provided scholarships supporting nearly 220 doctors and nurses across Western Australia.
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Alumni Celebrations: Distinguished alumni awards
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Two former Thai Government ministers and a professor of agronomy have been honoured as distinguished UWA graduates at ceremonies in Thailand.
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Alumni Celebrations: UWA in UK
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Friends of UWA in the UK and Europe was launched late last year at a cocktail party in London as a first step in developing a strong support base across a number of nations.
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Alumni Celebrations: New Chief Justice
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
The Honourable Justice Robert French, the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, graduated from The University of Western Australia with a BSc in 1969 and a law degree in 1971.
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James McClements – Graduate and Philanthropist
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
The University of Western Australia was founded on a culture of philanthropy, of giving back to the community and investing in the future to foster the highest possible educational standards.
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Keep an ear out for Festival Baroque 2009
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
A group of ardent baroque music lovers launched Festival Baroque 2009 with a recital at the Janet Holmes à Court Gallery in August, followed by two public concerts in Government House Ballroom and the Perth Town Hall.
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UWA free public lecture - Why are we here?
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
The University of Western Australia has invited Glasgow-based astronomer and cosmology expert Dr Martin Hendry to help answer some of the big questions about our place in the universe at a free public lecture next Wednesday night.
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Sichuan earthquake scholarship
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
The University of Western Australia is offering a student from Sichuan University a postgraduate scholarship to study with Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall.
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World champion UWA Motorsport launches 2008 vehicle
Monday, 29 September 2008
The University of Western Australia's World Championship-winning Motorsport team will launch their 2008 race car tomorrow night. The launch marks the eighth vehicle that the team at UWA have built.
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Bush gazebos in Kings Park
Friday, 26 September 2008
Bush Gazebos inspired by the tale of Alice in Wonderland and designed by The University of Western Australia's architecture students promise to create another dimension at this year's Kings Park Wildflower Festival.
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World's first chemically protected Indigenous artwork
Thursday, 25 September 2008
The University of Western Australia today revealed the world's first chemically protected Indigenous artwork and the latest development in the battle against art fraud.
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UWA unveils world's first chemically protected Indigenous artwork
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
The University of Western Australia will this week reveal the world's first chemically protected Indigenous artwork and the latest development in the battle against art fraud.
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Winthrop Hall turns pink
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
The University of Western Australia will join universities across Australia in glowing pink today to mark the official launch of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's (NBCF) annual Pink Ribbon Campaign.
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UWA wins national indigenous games
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
The University of Western Australia has been declared overall winner of the 13th National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games held in Perth last week, with Newcastle University second and Griffith University placed third.
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IHS News 23 September 2008
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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World expert in lung disorders to visit UWA to train local specialists
Monday, 22 September 2008
Globally recognised respiratory physician, Professor Henri Colt, will visit The University of Western Australia's Clinical Training and Education Centre (CTEC) to share his expertise on international advances in the treatment and diagnosis of chronic lung disease and respiratory disorders.
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Expert forum to focus on repairing nervous system
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Medical research experts will come together in Perth this Friday, September 19, to present exciting new work into repairing brain and spinal cord injuries.
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UWA considers distinctive new Future Framework
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
A two-year review of course structures at The
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UWA to host national indigenous games
Monday, 15 September 2008
More than 200 indigenous students from around Australia will this week compete in the 13th National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games at The University of Western Australia in Perth.
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New head of Lions Eye Institute focuses on how your genes can affect eye disease
Monday, 15 September 2008
The newly appointed Managing Director of the Lions Eye Institute and The University of Western Australia Professor of Ophthalmology, Associate Professor David Mackey, will deliver this year's Ian Constable Lecture on 15 September.
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Blood thicker than water for guppies
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Fish born to promiscuous females may be at a disadvantage because of their behaviour according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.
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Spring Graduation honour for Malcolm McCusker
Monday, 8 September 2008
Prominent West Australian lawyer, Malcolm McCusker QC, will be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws at The University of Western Australia's Spring 2008 Graduation Ceremonies, which begin tonight.
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IHS News 8 September 2008
Monday, 8 September 2008
NOTES FROM THE LAST SEMINAR, THE HUMAN SPIRIT
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Islam and freedom of speech: the view of Muslims in the west
Friday, 5 September 2008
How Muslims in the West view freedom of speech is the subject of a symposium to be held next Wednesday at The University of Western Australia.
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Polls, prospects and the politics of pork: last chance to understand the State election
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Last minute polling trends, party strategies and the likely outcomes of W.A.'s State election will be under scrutiny at a public seminar presented at The University of Western Australia on election eve.
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Making sense of the U.S. presidential election - an insight into the candidates and the main issues
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
The lead-up to the U.S. presidential election to be decided on 4 November has already been one of the most watched and scrutinised campaigns in modern political history.
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Study highlights links between disease and land clearing
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
A report by a team of The University of Western Australia's researchers warns the rate of mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River virus will continue to rise unless more careful land clearing practices are adopted.
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UWA pianist to compete in international competition
Friday, 29 August 2008
A 21-year-old UWA music student is the only Australian selected to perform at a major international piano competition to be held in the Czech Republic.
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UWA plant centre to help address global food shortages
Friday, 29 August 2008
The University of Western Australia is to establish an International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research.
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New Master's course for primary teaching
Thursday, 28 August 2008
UWA is offering a new two-year Master of Teaching course for future primary school teachers.
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Margaret Seares to outline a vision for the arts in WA
Thursday, 28 August 2008
One of Western Australia's most experienced arts administrators and academics will outline a potential future for the State's art and cultural communities at an event next Thursday.
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UWA invited to join global research network
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
The University of Western Australia has been invited to join a global network of research universities, further cementing its reputation as a leading international university.
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The end of fish? A new angle on saving our fisheries
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Some scientists estimate that nearly all current fisheries could disappear in our lifetimes due to overfishing and destructive fishing methods.
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Call for urgent action in preventative health
Monday, 25 August 2008
A forum of leading health professionals, industry leaders and consumer representatives has called for urgent action in preventive health, including the establishment in Western Australia of a dedicated "wellness" unit with a stand-alone budget.
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IHS News 25 August 2008
Monday, 25 August 2008
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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UWA strengthens links with Chinese and Japanese universities
Friday, 22 August 2008
A trilateral agreement between The University of Western Australia, China's Zhejiang University and Japan's Kobe University will establish for the first time important education and scientific links between the three institutions.
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'Night vision' technology for soldiers wins national award
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
A team of UWA scientists who are developing colour vision for enhanced infrared sensing for soldiers has won one of the nation's most prestigious science awards.
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Federal health Minister launches UWA-backed health network
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon today launched a major new initiative in regional health care at The University of Western Australia.
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Fish, grains and game on UWA Agriculture Open Day menu
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Aquaculture and native fish breeding, alternative oilseeds, salt tolerant wheat, new legumes, emus and game birds, turf and super brassicas were topics on the menu at the 2008 Agriculture Open Day held by The University of Western Australia (UWA) Institute of Agriculture (IOA).
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Federal health Minister to launch UWA-backed health network
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon today (Wednesday 20 August) will launch a major new initiative in regional health care at The University of Western Australia.
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Eminent ophthalmologist comes to UWA and the Lions Eye Institute
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Eminent ophthalmologist Professor David Mackey has been attracted to Western Australia to take up senior appointments at The University of Western Australia and the Lions Eye Institute.
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UWA welcomes Labor's $3M commitment to Albany campus
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
The University of Western Australia has welcomed today's announcement by Great Southern Minister Kim Chance that a Labor government would commit $3 million towards a planned $6 million expansion of UWA's Albany campus.
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The ethics of health research
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Health research is a global enterprise and international codes have guided its ethical conduct for more than 50 years - yet important questions such as "what is the ethical rationale for conducting studies in certain countries and not others?" still need to be answered.
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Distinguished Thailand graduates honoured by UWA
Monday, 18 August 2008
Two Thai Government ministers and a professor of agronomy have been honoured as distinguished graduates of The University of Western Australia at two ceremonies in Thailand.
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Former Governor, Chief of Army to talk about Indigenous affairs at UWA
Monday, 18 August 2008
A former Governor of Western Australia and Chief of Army, Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC, will deliver the annual Shann Memorial Lecture at The University of Western Australia on Tuesday, August 19.
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Curriculum Council Chair to become Deputy leader at UWA
Monday, 18 August 2008
Teacher, academic and curriculum expert Professor Bill Louden has been appointed as the next Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Western Australia, the second most senior executive position at the University.
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Achievements of UWA's Singapore students acknowledged
Thursday, 14 August 2008
More than 170 students studying with The University of Western Australia in Singapore - including the first group of science students to complete studies in Singapore - were acknowledged at a Presentation Ceremony this evening.
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Minister to join UWA Motorsport World Champions celebration
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
A celebration honouring The University of Western Australia's world-beating Motorsport team will have some special guests - Fran Logan, Minister for Energy, Resources, Industry and Enterprise, as well as visitors from the universities of Zhejiang and Kobe.
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New Dean to lead Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
An eminent Australian academic and internationally renowned scholar of Indonesian media and culture has been appointed to lead The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Challenging beliefs at UWA
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
An author who was once an evangelist and a creationist will defend scepticism in two Science Week lectures at The University of Western Australia next week.
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IHS News 11 August 2008
Monday, 11 August 2008
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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UWA hits top gear for Expo
Friday, 8 August 2008
Tens of thousands of prospective students and members of the public will visit The University of Western Australia this Sunday to learn more about one of the best teaching, learning and research institutions in Australia.
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Palm Island death in custody examined in UWA lecture
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Forty-five minutes after his arrest for swearing at a police officer and his incarceration in the Palm Island watch house, 36 year-old Cameron Doomadgee was dead, with injuries like those of someone who had been in a car crash.
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UWA lecture looks at barriers to women in criminal justice
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
An academic who has written extensively about women behind bars is equally interested in those who are imprisoned by a ‘glass ceiling' and she will give a free public lecture titled ‘The Changing Role of Women Working in Criminal Justice' at The University of Western Australia soon.
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Conquest and violence under the microscope at UWA
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Bloody conquest and settlement over past centuries have produced the world we live in and will be discussed at The University of Western Australia in the History Lecture Series, 2008.
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UWA boasts its biggest-ever Olympic contingent
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
The University of Western Australia boasts its biggest-ever Olympic contingent, with four students and five graduates set to represent Australia in Beijing and one graduate representing Zimbabwe.
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UWA's Rural Clinical School wins grants to beat disease through art
Friday, 1 August 2008
The University of Western Australia's Kalgoorlie-based Rural Clinical School, in partnership with the Wongutha Birni Aboriginal Corporation, has been awarded two major grants to support an exciting and innovative arts health project to combat diabetes and kidney disease in the Western Desert and the Goldfields.
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Primary teacher education to be taught at UWA
Friday, 1 August 2008
In a move designed to address the teacher shortage and to attract quality teachers, The University of Western Australia will offer new primary teacher education courses from next year.
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Middle East meets western wheatbelt
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Declining global biodiversity, which threatens plant genetic diversity and therefore the raw materials humans rely on for food, fibre, fuel, medicine and industrial products, has led to a far ranging collaborative research project between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in the Sultanate of Oman.
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Middle East meets Western wheatbelt
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Declining global biodiversity, which threatens plant genetic diversity and therefore the raw materials humans rely on for food, fibre, fuel, medicine and industrial products, has led to a far ranging collaborative research project between The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in the Sultanate of Oman.
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UWA graduate named Chief Justice
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Leading Western Australian Federal Court judge, Justice Robert French, who was named Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia this week, is another distinguished graduate from The University of Western Australia who is helping to shape the nation, according to UWA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson.
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New primary teacher education courses at UWA
Thursday, 31 July 2008
In a move designed to address the teacher shortage and attract quality teachers, The University of Western Australia will offer new primary teacher education courses from next year.
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Three research teams from UWA reach national science finals
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Three research teams from The University of Western Australia have been named finalists in three categories of Australia's premier science awards - the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - for outstanding curiosity-driven research by Australians published in internationally respected journals or books.
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Former Federal Senator to talk about 'Forgotten Australians' at UWA
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
A former WA Senate representative who was instrumental in Federal inquiries into child migration and institutional care will speak at a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia next week (Monday, August 4).
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UWA water expert admitted to Royal Academy of Engineering
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Professor of Environmental Engineering and Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for Water Research, Jorg Imberger, has been elected a Fellow to Britain's Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Team from UWA wins 'Students in Free Enterprise' nationals
Monday, 28 July 2008
‘Balancing Your Body's Business' (BYBB) is the title for one of four winning projects that helped a team of students from The University of Western Australia to scoop the national 2008 Qantas Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) nationals in Brisbane recently.
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US Secretary of State, Dr Condoleezza Rice, at UWA
Friday, 25 July 2008
Western Australia is well-placed to play a vital role in the
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Federal Minister for Youth and Sport receives youth report at UWA
Thursday, 24 July 2008
Tomorrow (Friday, 25 July 2008) the report of the biggest consultation of young people by young people ever undertaken in Australia, entitled: YouthSpeak: A Conversation for the Future, will be handed to the Federal Minister for Youth and Sport, Kate Ellis MP, at The University of Western Australia.
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Business School Prize Winners Acknowledged
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
More than 200 students and families gathered to celebrate the UWA Business School Prize Giving Ceremony held at the University Club in early May.
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Woolworths Former CEO Keynote Speaker at GMA Black Tie Dinner
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Roger Corbett, former CEO and Director of Woolworth's Ltd reviewed the success of Woolworths and future challenges, at the annual GMA black tie dinner.
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Engaging the Business School
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Who is responsible for education? Traditionally, Australian culture would indicate that it's not our personal duty to address the sustainability and delivery of education.
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New Business School Website Launched
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The new Business School website was formally launched on 30 April 2008.
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Under Treasure Tim Marney Appointed to Board
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Timothy Marney, Western Australian Under Treasurer, has been appointed to the Business School Board.
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National Law Firm Supports Future Business Leaders
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is the first law firm to join The UWA Business School's Corporate Circle Program.
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Business School Gains International Accreditation
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The University of Western Australia's Business School has become the only business school in the State to hold the prestigious European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) international business accreditation.
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Improving the Student Experience
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The Teaching and Learning (T&L) Committee continues its good work in improving the quality of the student experience at the Business School. A summary of these initiatives are included.
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SIFE Team Win National Championships
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
A team of Business School students has won the national SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) championships and will represent Australia at the SIFE International Championships to be held in Singapore from 1-4 October.
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2007 Teaching and Learning Award Recipients
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The recipients of the 2007 Faculty Teaching awards were announced on 13 March 2008 at a ceremony at UWA Club.
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Message from the Dean
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
To date, 2008 has been a year of highlights for the UWA Business School with many achievements contributing towards our goal of being internationally focused on attracting the best students, attracting and retaining the best staff and building strong links with the business community.
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Executive Programs Continue to Grow
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Our Executive Education activity continues to grow. So far this year, the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance has been successful in winning and delivering the first of a series of new Management Development Programs in Singapore, for the parent company of our partner PSB Academy.
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Business School Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The Business School is planning many exciting events for the second half of 2008.
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Global Google Online Marketing Challenge Win
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Five Business School students led by Dr Fang Liu have won the Global Google Online Marketing Challenge. The team beat 1,650 other teams from around the world to win Google's first University Online Marketing Challenge.
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Business School Event Highlights
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The Business School hosted many high profile events in the first half of the year including the Women in Management Dinner with Leanne Preston, CEO Wild Child, as well as public lectures presented by Professor Vernon Smith, 2008 Alcoa Visiting Professor, Robert Elstone, Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Stock Exchange, Professor Steven Zeff, the Herbert S Autrey Professor of Accounting at Rice University in Houston, and Professor Dan Druckman, the Vernon M and Minnie I Lynch Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.
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UWA Albany Centre: Open for Questions
Monday, 21 July 2008
The UWA Albany Centre is holding its Open Day on Thursday August 20 from 10am until 1pm and 4pm to 6pm.
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UWA Expo - Are you ready to hit top gear?
Monday, 21 July 2008
The University of Western Australia's Expo 2008 is gearing up to be the University's most informative and exciting ride yet.
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New courses and majors available in 2009
Monday, 21 July 2008
Students who are entering university in 2009 have a variety or new courses and new majors within existing courses to choose from.
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Scholarships information sent to schools in August 2008
Monday, 21 July 2008
The University of Western Australia is proud of its commitment to the promotion, recognition and reward of secondary school students who have demonstrated excellence within their lives- whether it is through academic studies, involvement in extra-curricular activities or community work.
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Sunset campus tours
Monday, 21 July 2008
The Prospective Students Office is now hosting Sunset Campus Tours.
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UWA Albany centre: open for questions
Monday, 21 July 2008
The UWA Albany Centre is holding its Open Day on Thursday August 20 from 10am until 1pm and 4pm to 6pm.
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Important dates
Monday, 21 July 2008
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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UWA Expo- Are you ready to hit top gear?
Monday, 21 July 2008
The University of Western Australia's Expo 2008 is gearing up to be the University's most informative and exciting ride yet.
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New courses and majors available in 2009
Monday, 21 July 2008
Students who are entering university in 2009 have a variety or new courses and new majors within existing courses to choose from.
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Scholarships information sent to schools August 2008
Monday, 21 July 2008
The University of Western Australia is proud of its commitment to the promotion, recognition and reward of secondary school students who have demonstrated excellence within their lives- whether it is through academic studies, involvement in extra-curricular activities or community work.
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Sunset campus tours
Monday, 21 July 2008
The Prospective Students Office is now hosting Sunset Campus Tours.
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UWA motorsport team – world champions!
Monday, 21 July 2008
The University of Western Australia's Motorsport team has been crowned the 2008 World Champions for Formula SAE, having won the international competition for a student designed race car.
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My uni - Animal Science
Monday, 21 July 2008
For this issue Prospects spoke to two students who are studying different courses within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
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My uni - Agricultural Science
Monday, 21 July 2008
For this issue Prospects spoke to two students who are studying different courses within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
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Important dates
Monday, 21 July 2008
Read on to find out more about upcoming events and important dates for prospective students.
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UWA students win global marketing competition
Thursday, 17 July 2008
A student team from The University of Western Australia has been named global winner of the Google Online Marketing Challenge, beating more than 1,600 student teams from 369 university classes, in more than 47 countries around the world.
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I³ - International, Interdisciplinary, Innovative
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Artsactive is the international network of organisations involved in running artists' programs in
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Follow the leaders to a better future, starting from UWA
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Mark Scott, Managing Director of the ABC, will host a roundtable discussion - Conversations about Ethical Leadership - at The University of Western Australia soon. One of the questions raised will be: ‘Should we expect a higher moral standard from public leaders than we do from ourselves?'
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Cosmology Gallery opens with big bang
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
WA Premier Alan Carpenter will officially open a new Cosmology Gallery at the Gravity Discovery Centre (GDC) this Wednesday July 16.
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Olympic training at UWA
Friday, 11 July 2008
The athletes are ready to go to Beijing - but are the spectators? Thanks to a new course offered by The University of Western Australia's Confucius Institute, people planning to visit China, either for the Olympics or on business and holiday trips, can be better prepared.
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The Zadko telescope puts WA in the space quest
Thursday, 10 July 2008
After four years in the making and a lengthy trip from America, the Zadko Telescope has finally moved into its permanent observatory dome co-located with the Gravity Discovery Centre in Gingin.
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3,000 eyes on UWA bug 'sexpert' as he wins international prize
Monday, 7 July 2008
Professor Leigh Simmons, a leading evolutionary biologist at The University of Western Australia, will this week receive a Certificate of Distinction at the opening ceremony of the 23rd International Congress of Entomology in Durban, South Africa.
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Vision, memory, spectacle at UWA International Women's and Gender studies conference
Monday, 7 July 2008
‘Remembering Feminism's Queer Pasts: Emotional and Political Landscapes of the Cold War'; ‘Shock, Boredom and Iconography of Sexual Violence in Frontier Films'; and ‘Mothers of Sin: Indigenous Women's Perceptions of their Identity and Sexuality' - these are just some of the intriguing subjects under discussion at an international conference starting at The University of Western Australia soon.
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UWA welcomes State Government announcement on new hospitals
Sunday, 6 July 2008
The University of Western Australia welcomes the State Government announcement of a new children's hospital and women's hospital to be built alongside Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands.
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Big bang recreated
Friday, 4 July 2008
Many believe the world began with a bang - so it is only fitting a new facility in Gingin that will communicate this story and others will be opened with a BANG.
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IHS News 3 July 2008
Thursday, 3 July 2008
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
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Australian farming - does it have a future? And does it matter? Karrakatta Club lecture at UWA
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Can Australian farming survive climate change and is there a role for Australian farmers to help mend the damage of salinity and desertification? In the age of industrial scale farming, is traditional farming a lost cause - a sentimental fantasy?
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Male tuatara are desperate, and may soon be dateless
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
A new study has predicted that temperature increases due to climate change will cause the tuatara, an endangered reptile, to produce only male offspring by 2085, guaranteeing its extinction.
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Former UWA student wins Churchill Fellowship
Monday, 30 June 2008
A former student of The University of Western Australia whose not-for-profit company builds special equipment to help people with disabilities water ski, surf, ride motorbikes and climb cliff faces has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship.
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National law firm partners with UWA Business School
Monday, 30 June 2008
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is the first law firm to join The University of Western Australia Business School's Corporate Circle Program.
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Research could help astronomers find new planets
Monday, 30 June 2008
About 200 scientists with stars in their eyes will convene at The University of Western Australia from 6-10 July for the annual scientific meeting of the Astronomical Society of Australia.
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Home-grown expert offers sage advice on saving the planet
Friday, 27 June 2008
The Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Professor Stephen Hopper, will urge us to change our behaviour to help save the planet during a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia next Wednesday, July 2.
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Religion and politics: Trusted friends or sworn enemies, asks Geoff Gallop at UWA
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Two topics you're advised never to raise at a dinner party will be the subject of a lecture at The University of Western Australia by former WA Premier, Geoff Gallop.
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Salinity: latest buzzword on Ross River virus
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Spreading dryland salinity significantly affects WA's agriculture and the environment and may also impact on human health, due to a mosquito responsible for transmitting Ross River Virus (RRV).
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New developments related to mining and energy - free seminar at UWA
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
New research related to mining and energy will be presented at a half-day seminar to be held at The University of Western Australia this Friday 27 June.
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Change your sidestep, save your knee
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Footballers and netballers may be able to reduce the risk of knee injuries simply by modifying the way they change direction, researchers at The University of Western Australia have found in research supported by the AFL.
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Families can battle the bulge together, says UWA researcher
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
After five years, a longitudinal study into childhood obesity involving more than 400 families and led by chief investigator Dr Susan Byrne at The University of Western Australia's School of Psychology and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is showing an important trend - and raising a difficult question.
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Brainy Bee winners to be announced
Monday, 23 June 2008
More than 60 brilliant Year 10 and 11 students from city and country WA are aiming to do more than expand their horizons.
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UWA student is San Diego biotech winner
Friday, 20 June 2008
A 17-year-old science/law student from The University of Western Australia was today named one of four winners of the prestigious sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge announced at the BIO International Convention 2008, the world's biggest biotechnology event, in San Diego.
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Building a bridge to China from UWA
Friday, 20 June 2008
Nine high school students from around Australia won't be spending this Saturday playing sport, going to the movies or hanging out with their mates - they'll be building a bridge to China from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA Business School awarded EQUIS accreditation
Friday, 20 June 2008
The University of Western Australia's Business School has become the only business school in the State to hold the prestigious European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) international business accreditation.
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UWA attracts talented Indian students
Friday, 20 June 2008
The University of Western Australia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for Indian students particularly those undertaking postgraduate study, the University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson said today.
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Brainy WA kids expand their hemispheres
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
More than 60 brilliant Year 10 and 11 students from city and country WA are aiming to do more than expand their horizons.
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New UWA Dean to lead Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
An eminent Australian engineering academic has been appointed to lead The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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UWA Institute of Agriculture showcases postgrads
Monday, 16 June 2008
Frontiers in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management were the themes for eight presentations by postgraduate research students from the four schools within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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UWA lecture honours George Seddon
Monday, 16 June 2008
A man not afraid of stirring controversy among local gardeners and environmentalists - the late Emeritus Professor George Seddon - will be honoured at an inaugural lecture at The University of Western Australia this Thursday, June 19.
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IHS News 16 June 2008
Monday, 16 June 2008
NOTES FROM THE LAST SEMINAR, FROM INFORMATION TO WISDOM
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Growing up Asian in Australia: Free public lecture at UWA
Friday, 13 June 2008
Melbourne writer and lawyer Alice Pung will give an insight into what it was like to grow up Asian in Australia at a free public lecture, at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
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UWA students compete in world online marketing project
Thursday, 12 June 2008
It's not often that university students have the opportunity to use ‘real' money and work with ‘real' companies, but over 200 undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Western Australia have just spent three weeks honing their e-marketing skills as part of an international competition.
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UWA Institute of Agriculture showcases post-grads
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Frontiers in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management were the themes for eight presentations by postgraduate research students from the four schools within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS), The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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Nanotechnology and its impact on our lives - free public forum at UWA
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Nanotechnology, which sets out to explore and manipulate reality at the molecular level, is widely recognised as a key technology that will drive economic growth and standards of living in the twenty-first century - but what might its impact be on our lives?
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Micro drug factories and other UWA research awarded
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Re-engineering bacteria into microscopic drug factories and examining factors related to cancer in children are just two of The University of Western Australia's projects to attract State Government funding.
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Where judges fear to tread - UWA Business School and IPAA breakfast and seminar
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Chief Justice Wayne Martin's breakfast address - ‘Improving corporate governance in the public sector: where judges fear to tread' - will launch a half-day seminar hosted by the Trade, Migration and Development Research Centre of UWA Business School and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA Division) on Tuesday, 24 June.
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UWA medical student wins national essay competition
Friday, 6 June 2008
The challenge facing Australia in dealing with an expected 31 per cent increase in new cancer cases between 2001 and 2011 has earned a sixth-year medical student at The University of Western Australia first prize in a national essay competition run by Cancer Council Australia.
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UWA extends on-line offering through iTunes U
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
The University of Western Australia today announced it has a range of lectures, tutorials and publications available on the iTunes Store.
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‘Good on ya, Sheila’: Sir James toasts his wife
Monday, 2 June 2008
The University of Western Australia is the proud custodian of one of Australia's largest and most signifi cant collections of women's art.
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Bagus Hati
Monday, 2 June 2008
At certain times of the week, visitors to a novel exhibition at The University of Western Australia's Cullity Gallery in the School of Architecture and Fine Arts would be excused for thinking they are witnessing art theft in action.
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IHS News 2 June 2008
Monday, 2 June 2008
NOTES FROM THE LAST SEMINAR: HUMAN ALTRUISM, LOCAL AND GLOBAL, IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
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Centenary Trust for Women cocktail party raises $20,000
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The Centenary Trust for Women held a Personal Wealth Cocktail Party on 11 March in the Banquet Hall of The University Club. The night was an opportunity for young people to attend with a mentor and learn how to develop a financial portfolio. The idea was for their
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Autumn Graduations
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The University conferred its first degrees in May 1917 at a ceremony held at Government House.
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Commonwealth Day Lecture
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The University of Western Australia was honoured to be selected for the 2008 Commonwealth Day Lecture. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Professor Donald Markwell, in conjunction with Professor Geoffrey Bolton AO and the Commonwealth Round Table in Australia hosted the event.
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Australia 2020 Summit
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Congratulations to those UWA graduates, academic staff and student Holly Ransom who featured strongly in the list of delegates to the Australia 2020 Summit announced by the Prime Minister.
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Festival Alumni Events
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Balmy summer nights and a line up of seven events across music, theatre and film proved to be an excellent mix for enthusiastic attendees of the UWA Alumni Events at the 2008 UWA Perth International Arts Festival.
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Australia Day Honours
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Congratulations to alumni and staff whose contributions to their field and the community were acknowledged in the 2008 Australia Day Honours List.
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Last words from the Dean
Sunday, 1 June 2008
My service as Dean of this Faculty concludes at the end of May, after nearly 6 years. This has been a period of very substantial change for the Faculty and the University, with some very pleasing outcomes.
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UWA Renewable Energy Vehicle
Sunday, 1 June 2008
What can be done against Global Warming, atmospheric pollution and fuel prices at record highs? In January 2008, the Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) project was re-started under the leadership of Associate Professor Thomas Bräunl and Dr Kamy Cheng.
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Forging Stronger Business Ties with China
Sunday, 1 June 2008
It is no surprise that China’s demand for raw materials such as iron ore has fuelled Western Australia’s economic growth.
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Class of 1981 - 25 Year Engineering Reunion
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The Class of 1981 held their 25th Year Engineering Reunion on Saturday 10 November 2007. Forty-one engineering graduates returned to UWA to celebrate their year’s reunion with some returning from interstates. The reunion, a cocktail party was held in the UWA Boat Shed.
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Lycopodium and UWA Engineering Alliance
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Addressing the engineering skill shortage and creating opportunities to train our future engineers to take them to a new level of professional job readiness has lead to a strategic industry partnership between UWA and Lycopodium.
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2008 Engineers Australia Russell Dumas Medal
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics would like to congratulate Mr Rahul Khubchandani on recently being awarded the Engineers Australia 2008 Russell Dumas Medal.
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Strengthening Industry Partnerships in Civil and Mining Engineering
Sunday, 1 June 2008
2008 is proving to be a bumper year for the School of Civil & Resource Engineering. The UWA Civil Engineering Futures Foundation welcomed SKM, Theiss, VDM Consulting, Monadelphous and McConnell Dowell, bringing the total number of members to 21.
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2008 Engineering Alumni Events
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Class of 1983 – Mechanical Engineering 25th Year Reunion Dinner – Friday 24 October 2008
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David Hng - Winner of the Peter Fillery Award
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics would like to congratulate Mr David Hng on recently being awarded the Peter Fillery Award for the best student project at the 17th Annual WA Information Technology and Telecommunications (WAITTA) Awards on 14 March 2008.
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Chevron selects UWA for global partnership
Sunday, 1 June 2008
We are very pleased to be able to report that global energy company, Chevron, has selected The University of Western Australia to join its prestigious worldwide University Partnership Program (UPP).
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Science Futures Foundation attracts new partnerships
Sunday, 1 June 2008
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences’ aim is to be a global force for scientific research and training.
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Development works towards 2011
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Much has happened in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations since our last publication.
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Sir David Attenborough honoured by fishy find
Saturday, 31 May 2008
A well preserved embryo has been discovered inside a fossilised fish some 380-million years old from Gogo, in the Kimberley district of Western Australia. This is the oldest example of live birth known amongst the vertebrates.
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Engineering soil quality indicators
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Resource economics, using mathematical models and numbers to investigate farming and environmental problems, could provide a simple procedure for summarising multiple physical, biochemical and biological parameters into a single soil quality index.
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Music and art at UWA benefit from pioneer woman lawyer's gift
Thursday, 29 May 2008
One of The University of Western Australia's alumni and a pioneer woman lawyer, Leah Jane Cohen, whose gift of almost $3 million to her alma mater will be celebrated today, started her habit of giving to the University at a young age.
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Improving health in the 21st century
Thursday, 29 May 2008
The public focus on genetics and genetic research has detracted from the important role of social factors in determining health, argues Professor Ichiro Kawachi, Professor of Social Epidemiology and the Director of the Harvard Center for Society and Health.
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UWA researcher helps discover world's oldest mother
Thursday, 29 May 2008
A researcher from The University of Western Australia was part of a team who discovered the fossilised remains of the planet's oldest mother - a now extinct 25cm long placoderm fish in the process of giving birth, with the 6cm embryo and umbilical cord intact.
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Human rights advocate wins UWA Ciara Glennon Scholarship
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
A law student at The University of Western Australia who has tackled human rights in Cambodia and native title in the Western Desert is the 2008 winner of the Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship.
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Engineering soil quality indicators
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Resource economics, using mathematical models and numbers to investigate farming and environmental problems, could provide a simple procedure for summarising multiple physical, biochemical and biological parameters into a single soil quality index.
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John Langoulant to head Child Health Research Board
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Business leader Mr John Langoulant was tonight appointed Chairman of the Board of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Professor Barry Marshall's big risk pays off - again
Monday, 26 May 2008
West Australian Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall has been elected into the prestigious US National Academy of Sciences, an institution that was signed into being by US President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the height of the Civil War.
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2008 Ciara Glennon Scholarship to be awarded at UWA
Monday, 26 May 2008
State Attorney-General Jim McGinty will present the Ciara Glennon Memorial Law Scholarship at The University of Western Australia next Wednesday, May 28.
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New director to lead UWA Extension
Friday, 23 May 2008
The University of Western Australia today announced the appointment of Susan Marie as the new director of UWA Extension - the provider of adult and continuing education programs for the community.
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UWA researchers link new gene to osteoporosis
Friday, 23 May 2008
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have located a new gene that may help predict who will develop osteoporosis in later life.
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UWA student wins AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
A first-year medical student at The University of Western Australia has won a prestigious national medical scholarship.
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Software to boost petroleum geoscience teaching and research
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
The University of Western Australia's strong focus on petroleum geoscience has been enhanced with the donation of state-of-the-art computer software that is used by the petroleum industry during exploration and production of oil and gas.
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UWA Motorsport team - World Champions
Monday, 19 May 2008
The University of Western Australia's Motorsport team has been crowned the 2008 World Champions for Formula SAE, having won the international competition for a student designed race car.
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IHS News 19 May 2008
Monday, 19 May 2008
Eternal/infernal economic growth
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Australia's future looks bright with budding young scientists
Friday, 16 May 2008
A science/law student from The University of Western Australia will be one of the first competitors outside the United States to take up the international challenge to be named a BioGENEius and win US$10,000.
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UWA tackles unfair bank fees
Friday, 16 May 2008
Banks do not have the right to enforce excessive fees charged as penalties for minor infringements, according to a consumer protection law expert at The University of Western Australia.
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Masturbating ostriches a touchy business
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
People say a “bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”, but try masturbating a two metre tall, 120 kilogram male ostrich with powerful legs and toenails and you’ve got a challenge on your hands.
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'Elvis is Titanic' author to visit UWA
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Ian Klaus, author of the acclaimed book Elvis is Titanic, will speak at The University of Western Australia on Monday, May 19, at 6pm.
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Boom state to host national urban studies conference
Monday, 12 May 2008
Housing affordability, social well-being and climate change: some of the hot topics to be discussed at the next State of Australian Cities (SOAC) conference in November 2009.
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Life's a beach for UWA architecture and landscape students
Monday, 12 May 2008
Leighton Beach will become a design studio for 180 first year architecture and landscape students from The University of Western Australia when they form teams to test their skills in building unusual ‘sandcastles'.
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Australia's Olympic athletes to benefit from new centre at Sports Park
Friday, 9 May 2008
An internationally recognised high performance sport centre for research, training and graduate sport science education will be developed at The University of Western Australia Sports Park.
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UWA sexual diversity program in spotlight
Friday, 9 May 2008
Six years after the launch of a ground-breaking program to create an understanding and acceptance of sexual diversity on campus, The University of Western Australia's ‘Ally program' has seen a shift in attitudes across campus.
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UWA to lodge appeal in landmark intellectual property case
Thursday, 8 May 2008
The University of Western Australia will appeal against the decision of the Hon Justice Robert French in the Federal Court of Australia dismissing the University's claim with respect to inventions it claimed were developed by Dr Bruce Gray while employed by the University.
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UWA lecture to focus on Aboriginal spirituality
Thursday, 8 May 2008
One of Australia's first Aboriginal park rangers will discuss Aboriginal spirituality in a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia this Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 6pm.
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Eamon Sullivan to be special guest at UWA/WAIS ceremony
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
West Australian swimming sensation EAMON SULLIVAN will be a special guest at a ceremony at The University of Western Australia, on Friday, to sign an agreement that will enhance the performance of our future elite athletes.
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Sarah Hay's new book, "Texas", launched today at UWA
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Vogel Literary Award winner Sarah Hay's new novel, Texas, will be launched today at The University of Western Australia where she is a student.
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UWA geologist wins Mawson Medal
Monday, 5 May 2008
Professor Peter Cawood from The University of Western Australia's School of Earth and Geographical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Mawson Medal and Lecture for 2008.
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IHS News 5 May 2008
Monday, 5 May 2008
“Keeping the arts and culture alive in an economically booming Australia” 30 April 2008
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eSafe, bSafe at UWA
Friday, 2 May 2008
The dangers of ecstasy - from dental problems due to teeth grinding, to panic attacks, convulsions and depression - will be highlighted as part of Health Day at The University of Western Australia next Tuesday.
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Are you SAAFE? Student campaign on Sexual Assault Awareness
Thursday, 1 May 2008
A campaign on the danger of sexual assault and how to access help after an attack has been launched by students from The University of Western Australia, after a recent in-house survey found that most students thought they were not at risk.
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Disability and the digital life discussed at UWA
Thursday, 1 May 2008
New forms of oppression and stereotyping are emerging and old problems of accessibility and exclusion remain as digital culture becomes more entrenched in daily life, according to academic and author Professor Gerard Goggin.
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UWA student to address the United Nations
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Elizabeth Shaw, a law student at The University of Western Australia has been chosen to represent Australian youth at the United Nations.
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Prosh 2008
Thursday, 1 May 2008
The annual PROSH newspaper has once again been successfully delivered to the community of Perth by UWA students to support local charities.
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Women in Science and Engineering
Thursday, 1 May 2008
More than 75 girls from all over the state recently had the opportunity to spend a day as a university student at UWA.
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My Uni
Thursday, 1 May 2008
In this issue we speak to Melissa Heth, an archaeology student who lives at St. Thomas Moore College, about uni life and living at college.
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Course in focus: Bachelor of Science - Three-year degrees
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Scientists begin with what is known and try to go beyond that point to extend the boundaries of human knowledge.
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So you want to be a...
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Psychology is a fascinating and wide-ranging discipline that examines the way people think, feel, perceive and act.
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Important dates
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Find out about important dates and upcoming events for high school students and anyone who wants to know more about going to uni. EXPOS The Career Expos are a great way for you to find out information about all of the universities, as well as other education and employment options.
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Nominations Open for 2008 Faculty Teaching Awards
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Thursday, 1st May is the opening of the first nomination period for the 2008 Faculty Teaching Awards. A second nomination period will open in October.
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West welcomes Iranian input to barley breeding
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Quantifying how well cereals, such as barley and wheat, can tolerate drought can be a measure of their true value to dryland agricultural systems, such as those in Western Australia and Iran.
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West welcomes Iranian input to barley breeding
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Quantifying how well cereals, such as barley and wheat, can tolerate drought can be a measure of their true value to dryland agricultural systems, such as those in Western Australia and Iran.
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Science and country: Indigenous students' science camp
Monday, 21 April 2008
Twenty-five Year Nine Indigenous students from across WA will get a taste of the thrill of science when they visit The University of Western Australia this week.
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WA software cracks secret code of inheritance
Friday, 18 April 2008
Australian and United States researchers have, for the first time, mapped the genetic switches that determine the epigenetic inheritance code for plants, paving the way for studies on humans that could unlock the secrets of cancer and other diseases.
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IHS News 18 April 2008
Friday, 18 April 2008
Our first seminar "Seeking a wisdom for the 21st century" 16 April 2008
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UWA considers intellectual property judgement
Thursday, 17 April 2008
The University of Western Australia is considering an appeal following a Federal Court judgement relating to the University's right to protect its investment in intellectual property developed by its staff.
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Zinc link made in barley breeding
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Chromosomal regions conferring zinc efficiency in barley, recently identified by three WA researchers, could have important implications for improving the zinc status of the human diet.
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Zinc link made in barley breeding
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Chromosomal regions conferring zinc efficiency in barley, recently identified by three WA researchers, could have important implications for improving the zinc status of the human diet.
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UWA lends experts to 2020 Summit
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Leading academics from The University of Western Australia will travel to Canberra to be among the 1000 delegates to the 2020 Summit on April 19 and 20.
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Indigenous school students get taste for science at UWA
Monday, 14 April 2008
Twenty-five Year Nine indigenous students from across WA will get a taste of potential career paths in science and engineering when they visit The University of Western Australia this week.
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Trial to help Kimberley Aborigines quit smoking
Friday, 11 April 2008
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded nearly $750,000 funding to trial new ways of tackling nicotine addiction among Aboriginal people in the Kimberley.
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Mt Barker farmer wins Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Mt Barker farmer Terry Enright last night became the first farmer to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture from The University of Western Australia.
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Chevron selects UWA for global partnership
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Global energy company, Chevron, has selected The University of Western Australia to join its prestigious worldwide university partnership program.
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Mt Barker farmer awarded honorary doctorate in agriculture
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Mt Barker farmer Terry Enright last night became the first farmer to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture from The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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WA community to benefit from aiming for stars
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
All levels of the community will benefit from the combined efforts of the State and Federal Government to attract international support for the construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in WA, Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia said today.
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UWA to host new Chair in Australian Literature
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
A new Chair in Australian Literature at The University of Western Australia will play an important role in developing Australia's cultural and intellectual capital, the University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson said today.
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UWA recognised for service to children
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
The University of Western Australia today become the first organisation in Western Australia to receive the Save the Children White Flame award for its contribution to children over nearly 100 years.
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UWA researchers win funding for dementia studies
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Two research teams from The University of Western Australia have won almost $1 million funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council to tackle dementia.
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Agricultural Science graduates show their talents at the Young Professionals in Agricultural Forum
Monday, 7 April 2008
The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST) recently awarded top honours for scientific excellence in agriculture to the University of Western Australia (UWA) animal science PhD student Ms Joanne Elliott and Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) research officer Ms Neroli Smith as joint winners of the Young Professionals in Agriculture award.
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UWA student to address the United Nations
Friday, 4 April 2008
Elizabeth Shaw, a law student at The University of Western Australia has been chosen to represent Australian youth at the United Nations.
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The good oil on WA sandalwood
Thursday, 3 April 2008
While world supplies of natural sandalwood may be dwindling, women can still buy perfumes, such as Obsession by Calvin Klein and Opium by Yves St Laurent, which contain the essential oil, thanks to researchers such as Chris Jones, a PhD candidate in the School of Plant Biology at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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The good oil on WA sandalwood
Thursday, 3 April 2008
While world supplies of natural sandalwood may be dwindling, women can still buy perfumes, such as Obsession by Calvin Klein and Opium by Yves St Laurent, which contain the essential oil, thanks to researchers such as Chris Jones, a PhD candidate in the School of Plant Biology at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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First Child Protection professionals graduate from UWA
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Twenty-four social work professionals who have completed The University of Western Australia's first Graduate Certificates in Child Protection Practice will graduate tomorrow.
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Sara Mcliver awarded in UWA Autumn Graduation
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Soprano Sara Mcliver will be among several prominent West Australians to be awarded with honorary degrees or Chancellor's medals during the autumn series of graduations at The University of Western Australia from Monday, March 31 to Thursday, April 17.
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UWA and Oxford collaborate on obesity and other ills
Monday, 31 March 2008
Complex global problems such as obesity, the wellbeing of migrants, the health benefits of romantic relationships, and mining community health will be the bread and butter of a new centre at The University of Western Australia.
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Cosmic explosions at UWA
Monday, 31 March 2008
The latest developments in cosmic explosions, such as the death of stars, are the subject of a public lecture at The University of Western Australia, tomorrow by internationally renowned astronomer Professor Shri Kulkarni.
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UWA researchers ‘ion’ out wheat toxicity issue
Monday, 31 March 2008
Researchers at Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia (UWA), are supporting WA wheat breeders and ultimately growers by characterising the genetic and physiological traits of wheat that enable it to tolerate high concentrations of aluminium, manganese and iron.
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Project on international show
Friday, 28 March 2008
Australian artists from The University of Western Australia are exhibiting in a seminal show at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York which explores the relationship between science and design in the contemporary world.
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World's radio astronomy brains gather at UWA
Friday, 28 March 2008
With WA and Southern Africa bidding to be the sites for the world's largest radio telescope, the $2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a five-day conference beginning on Monday (March 31) at The University of Western Australia will feature work by Australian and international astronomers on SKA-related science and technology.
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Universities important to innovation in Australia
Friday, 28 March 2008
If innovation is the business of the future, universities are at the centre of that business, Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, said today.
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Concern over flat-lining of students doing research degrees
Friday, 28 March 2008
Australians should be greatly concerned about the flat-lining of the number of students starting research degrees, Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia said today.
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Perth Sun Fair shows how to live 'green'
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Find out how to live ‘green' with a solar-panel dream home and a car that runs on biodiesel, without breaking the bank, at this year's Perth Sun Fair on Sunday April 6.
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Students to get bonus points for studying languages
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Students who study a language other than English at high school will be given bonus Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA) points under a new system being established at The University of Western Australia.
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UWA researchers 'ion' out wheat toxicity issue
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Researchers at Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia (UWA), are supporting WA wheat breeders and ultimately growers by characterising the genetic and physiological traits of wheat that enable it to tolerate high concentrations of aluminium, manganese and iron.
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More newborns wanted for UWA fish oil trial
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Four in ten babies in Australia will develop asthma or allergies due to a dramatic incidence in these diseases over the last 20 to 30 years and researchers at The University of Western Australia are hoping a safe, simple, natural dietary supplement - fish oil - may hold the key to prevention.
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Susy and The Lords of the Ring visit UWA
Thursday, 20 March 2008
When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote his high fantasy classics The Hobbit and the three-volume The Lord of the Rings, works that are among the world's most popular 20th century fiction, he could not have imagined what scientists of the early 21st century would invent - a new fellowship of the ring.
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How the arts help regional communities
Thursday, 20 March 2008
A new study in the State's Mid West will test the longstanding belief that engaging in the arts has a positive influence on the social wellbeing of regional communities.
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Message from the Dean
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
In today's fast-moving business environment, it is critical for individuals and organisations to invest in human capital in order to ensure relevance and competitive advantage.
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New director at UWA promotes teaching excellence
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Professor Denise Chalmers, an internationally respected figure in academic development with expertise in tertiary teaching and learning, has been appointed Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL).
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Discovery by UWA academics explains how bees count
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Academics at The University of Western Australia have discovered that our visual system can estimate number, just as it can guess size or speed. And they believe we see number in the same way we see colour and shape, and that other species, even bees, can do so too.
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UWA academics help pinpoint HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
From 1991, academics from The University of Western Australia consistently predicted the location of the wrecks of HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran to within a few nautical miles of where they were found days ago.
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UWA to host waste-water debate
Monday, 17 March 2008
One of the most urgent challenges facing our State - securing a sustainable water source - will be debated at The University of Western Australia on March 18.
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UWA, Fogarty Awards for Excellence
Friday, 14 March 2008
More than 100 of the State's brightest students will be awarded scholarships to study at The University of Western Australia, at a ceremony in UWA's Winthrop Hall at 6.30pm this Sunday, March 16, 2008.
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Cruthers family donates renowned art collection to UWA
Friday, 14 March 2008
One of Australia's largest and most significant collections of women's art has been donated to The University of Western Australia.
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UWA water expert to lecture HRH Duke of Edinburgh
Friday, 14 March 2008
The Director of The University of Western Australia's Centre for Water Research, Professor Jorg Imberger, has been invited to London by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
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UWA Vice-Chancellor urges fresh approach to foster innovation in higher education
Thursday, 13 March 2008
The new Federal Government has an opportunity to establish a fresh approach to higher education in Australia by fostering a new era of innovation and dynamism, according to Professor Alan Robson, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia.
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UWA book explores justice issues for Aboriginal people
Thursday, 13 March 2008
A greater respect for Aboriginal law and culture is the key to tackling the extraordinary levels of imprisonment and victimisation suffered by Aboriginal people according to a new book launched at The University of Western Australia tonight.
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UWA/Alcoa partnership brings great minds to WA
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Internationally-renowned academics, such as Economics Nobel Laureate Professor Vernon Smith, will headline a series of lectures at The University of Western Australia, under a $300,000 partnership with industry leader Alcoa.
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UWA's new Learning Centre to benefit science teachers
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Western Australia's secondary school science teachers now have a permanent venue in one of Australia's leading universities where they can participate in professional learning and resource development.
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From Fritz Lang to Aboriginal spirituality - UWA's new lecture series
Monday, 10 March 2008
Find out about the world of a film-maker who the Nazi regime's Dr Goebbels wanted to enlist as head of German film when an exciting new series of humanities-based lectures begins soon at The University of Western Australia.
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What is 'out there!'?
Friday, 7 March 2008
"Out there!", an exhibition centred on the international race to host the world's biggest ground-based astronomy project, will be launched by WA Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley, on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 10am.
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Rett Syndrome research reveals high fracture risk
Thursday, 6 March 2008
Researchers at Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research have found that girls and young women with Rett syndrome are nearly four times more likely to suffer a fracture.
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'Experience' the sights and sounds of East London
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
The sights and sounds of life in East London will be captured in a public reading and lecture by visiting British writer and novelist Tony White at The University of Western Australia's Alexander Lecture Theatre on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 6pm.
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Solutions to a global famine
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Acclaimed journalist and science communicator Julian Cribb will warn that Australia must urgently prioritise agricultural science to find solutions to a likely global famine when he gives a public lecture at the Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, this Friday.
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Hobbits may be human, says researchers
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Researchers from RMIT University and The University of Western Australia have put forward a new theory for the origins of the hobbit-like fossils found on the Indonesian island of Flores, suggesting their primitive features are the result of environmental nutritional deficiency.
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UWA named women's employer of choice
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
The University of Western Australia has been named a National Employer of Choice for Women for the seventh consecutive year.
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International academic appointed new UWA Dean
Monday, 3 March 2008
An eminent international soil microbiologist has been appointed to lead The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
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Living Art on show at the MoMA
Monday, 3 March 2008
Life is on show at The Museum of Modern Art in New York as part of the Design and the Elastic Mind Exhibition, organised by Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator, and Patricia Juncosa Vecchierini, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Architecture and Design.
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India's first biological art workshop run by SymbioticA
Saturday, 1 March 2008
India's first Biological Art Workshop will be run by SymbioticA in Bangalore from 10-14 March 2008.
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Executive Education Excelling on all Levels
Saturday, 1 March 2008
Since joining the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance as its Director more than 18 months ago, Suellen Tapsall has witnessed significant growth in executive education with interest from corporate, government and non-profit sectors.
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Singapore Graduation
Saturday, 1 March 2008
More than 80 graduates attended the Singapore Presentation Ceremony held in August at the Raffles City Convention Centre including 52 Bachelor of Commerce students, 27 Master of Business Administration students, three Master of Business Research students and 1 Doctor of Business Administration student.
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Mitsui commits $150,000 towards future WA business leaders
Friday, 29 February 2008
Teaching and research activities in Western Australia have received a boost with the announcement of a $150,000 donation from Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd and Mitsui Iron Ore Development Pty Ltd to The University of Western Australia.
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UWA welcomes funding for its scientific endeavours
Friday, 29 February 2008
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government's recognition of the key role its scientists play in the bid for one of the biggest science projects of the 21st century.
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UWA team named Google "Champions of the Earth"
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
A team from The University of Western Australia has been named by internet giant Google the "Champions of the Earth" after their win in Google SketchUp's "Build your Campus in 3D Competition".
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UWA program to boost numbers of country doctors and dentists
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
A program that is in its eighth year at The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences aims at boosting the numbers of doctors and dentists in WA's rural and remote areas by recruiting students from the regions.
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New season of community music classes and concerts starts at UWA
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
The University of Western Australia's School of Music is committed to bringing music into the community with a new season of musical concerts and classes beginning soon.
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Rural students achieve success
Monday, 25 February 2008
One in four students offered places to study medicine at The University of Western Australia this year will come from a rural background.
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Heat on white rust in mustard
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Researchers from the School of Plant Biology at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) have identified useful sources of resistance to white rust in Brassica juncea mustard germplasm sourced from Australia, China and India.
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UWA grads offer alternative to book and film clubs
Thursday, 14 February 2008
If you have ever enjoyed discussing character and plot development, themes and motifs with your fellow book or film-club members, then The University of Western Australia's Graduate Dramatic Society have a novel idea you might consider.
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Urban planning in spotlight at UWA lecture
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Perth could become one of the world's most liveable cities by embracing creative, intelligent and sustainable planning and urban design principles, according to one of the State's leading town planners.
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Educators find out how to enhance learning at UWA
Monday, 11 February 2008
Discussion on how teachers can provide rich and sustainable opportunities to enhance classroom learning and thinking will be the focus of three leading education academics visiting The University of Western Australia soon.
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UWA's Sunken Garden theatre celebrates 60 years
Thursday, 7 February 2008
With Hollywood ‘royalty' attending the birth of theatre at The University of Western Australia 60 years ago, it is no wonder that the tradition of theatre in the Sunken Garden has had such a happy life.
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School balls not fun for all, says UWA anthropologist
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
For many parents, text books, biros, new school shoes and uniforms are minor expenses compared to the cost of the upper school ball, an event increasingly being scheduled early in the school year.
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Former WA Premier Carmen Lawrence joins UWA
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Former West Australian Premier and Fremantle Federal MP Carmen Lawrence will focus on the origins of fanaticism and extreme behaviour, including terrorism, in her new role this year as a Professorial Fellow at The University of Western Australia.
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Music and medicine a harmonious mix at UWA
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
When flautist Anita Fuhrmann began studying music as a 17 year-old in The University of Western Australia's School of Music in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, little did she imagine that after completing her bachelor's degree she would be working on a PhD in a completely different faculty.
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UWA lecture shines light on medical treatment
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
The use and application of light in medical diagnosis and treatment will be the subject of a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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Champions of the Google Earth – Build your Campus in 3D Competition
Friday, 1 February 2008
A UWA team has been named by internet giant Google the Champions of the Earth after their win in Google SketchUp Build your Campus in 3D competition.
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Class of 1978 - Engineering 30th Year Reunion
Friday, 1 February 2008
The Engineering Class of ’78 celebrated their 30th anniversary with a dinner at The University Club on Friday 12 October 2007. An excellent response to the reunion invitation resulted in 27 attendees, including Tom Krapeshlis from Sydney and Kit Wignall from Melbourne.
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Celebrating the Year of Women in Engineering
Friday, 1 February 2008
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics hosted a special cocktail party on Friday 26 October 2007 to celebrate the achievements of women engineering graduates as part of Engineers Australia – The Year of Women in Engineering.
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Symposium Engineering the Future: Beyond the Boom
Friday, 1 February 2008
26-27th February 2008
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2007 General Sir John Monash Awards
Friday, 1 February 2008
Kirsty Kuo (née Newton) was one of eight Australian citizens awarded the prestigious General Sir John Monash Award in 2007.
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Random Madness - Technical Coordination in Engineering Practice
Friday, 1 February 2008
In my research I noticed engineers doing lots of coordination in which technical knowledge is inextricably bound up with “soft skills” and understanding of human behaviour.
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Class of 1956 Reunion
Friday, 1 February 2008
The Class of 1956 UWA Engineering Graduates held a very successful week long Reunion in November 2007, centred around the Sunday Convocation Luncheon for Graduates of fifty years standing.
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University Engineers’ Club
Friday, 1 February 2008
The Graduate Networking Dinner (GND) is an annual event organised by the University Engineers’ Club (UEC).
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UWA Regains FSAE-Australasia Crown!
Friday, 1 February 2008
From 13-16 December 2007 UWA Motorsport (UWAM) competed in the 7th annual Formula SAE Australasia event held in Werribee, Victoria.
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UWA Young Engineers celebrating a decade of achievement and success
Friday, 1 February 2008
Past and present members of the UWA Young Engineers committee gathered on 27 September 2007 to celebrate a decade of achievement and success.
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MONADELPHOUS leads the way - A Corporate Partnership to create a World Class Student Learning Centre
Friday, 1 February 2008
In a major sponsorship agreement, Monadelphous will become UWA’s leading partner in the creation and continuing operation of a cutting-edge world-class education facility known as the “Monadelphous Integrated Learning Centre” (Monadelphous ILC).
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Scholarships at UWA to benefit state's top students
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Many of WA's best young city and regional students, most fresh from high school, will benefit from generous scholarships offered by The University of Western Australia.
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Professor Barry Marshall speaks out
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Professor Barry Marshall will deliver a public lecture at The University of Western Australia's UWA Extension Summer School, on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 7.30pm to 9pm.
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CLIMA consolidates as new director commences
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
William Erskine, Assistant Director General (Research) at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Syria for the last seven years, has commenced as Director of the Centre for Legumes In Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) as it consolidates its third phase as a research centre within The University of Western Australia (UWA).
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Australia's ageing rural workforce under UWA microscope
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
A researcher from The University of Western Australia who grew up on a cattle farm south of Perth is undertaking an ambitious study to find out more about the geography of ageing in Australia's rural workforce.
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Archaeology team to help rescue historic Albany farmhouse
Friday, 25 January 2008
An archaeological team from The University of Western Australia will join forces next month with the National Trust to carry out conservation work on one of Albany's major tourist attractions, the Old Farm Strawberry Hill.
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WA farmers benefit from UWA winning students' work
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Western Australian farmers are likely to benefit from the research of two award-winning PhD students from The University of Western Australia, Megan Chadwick and Weihua Chen.
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RSPCA history recorded by UWA will add to understanding of WA's past
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
The recording of an oral history of the RSPCA (WA) by a researcher from The University of Western Australia will do more than provide information about one of the State’s first institutions, according to the Director of UWA’s Centre for Western Australian History, Dr Jean Chetkovich.
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WA rainbowfish may further understanding of evolution, claims UWA researcher
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
One of WA’s most widespread freshwater fish, the western rainbowfish, may yield new insight into the processes of species evolution, thanks to PhD candidate Michael Young (24), a researcher in The University of Western Australia’s Centre for Evolutionary Biology in the School of Animal Biology.
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Special events planned for UWA alumni
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The Faculty will be hosting offshore alumni events in Malaysia and Singapore in August this year.
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Anatomy and Human Biology Reunion
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The School of Anatomy and Human Biology celebrated its 50th anniversary in November.
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School of Psychology newsletter
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The School of Psychology issued its first edition of Psychology Alumni News in October 2007, a newsletter for psychology alumni and friends. To receive a copy, contact Elliot Wood at [email protected]
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Sport Science, Exercise and Health - alumni events
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The Human Movement and Exercise Science Alumni Committee have had a busy 12 months – hosting a well attended reunion for all graduates, a wine tasting, an industry dinner for those in the occupational health and safety workforce and a reunion for the 87ers - those who commenced undergraduate studies in 1985 and concluded in 1987 - or near to.
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Historic day for pharmacy graduates
Thursday, 17 January 2008
September 10 heralded the graduation of the first 28 students from the Master of Pharmacy course.
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Re-Opening of the Biochemistry Building
Thursday, 17 January 2008
On 31st October the revamped Biochemistry Building, which is now a dedicated combined Medicine, Pharmacy and Neuroscience teaching and research facility, was officially reopened by His Excellency, Dr Ken Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia.
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Where are they now? - Kate Leeming
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Kate LeemingDeputy Head Professional, Royal Melbourne Tennis Club Adventure cyclistAuthor of Out There and Back; the story of the 25,000km Great Australian Cycle Expedition; BPE (1987); Dip Ed (1988)
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UWA Professor inducted into sporting Hall of Fame
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Emeritus Professor John Bloomfield was inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame in October this year – adding to an extraordinary list of achievements over a long and varied career.
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Editorial
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences has been celebrating since the last issue of Science Matters with the opening of two new research centres.
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Recognition for top students
Thursday, 17 January 2008
On the 23rd of May Faculty staff gathered in the foyer of the MCS Building in May to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate students in the annual Faculty Prize Giving Ceremony.
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Opening our ears to the universe
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Black holes remain one of the great enigmas of the universe.
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Breastfeeding conference attracts world's top researchers
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The discovery of stem cells in breast milk is one of many topics to be discussed at an international conference later this month at The University of Western Australia.
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Beyond the Boom
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Western Australia is enjoying an unprecedented economic boom built on huge Chinese demand for iron ore and gas. Looking beyond the boom, The University of Western Australia is building important partnerships within China in the areas of science and technology.
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Mastering Science Speak
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Good communicators make good teachers. So it makes good sense for UWA’s Science Communication program to be tailored for prospective students.
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Name change for a school on the move
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The School of Human Movement and Exercise Sciences will be formally known as the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health – and given the colloquial name of Exercise Science - from January 1, 2008.
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Mentoring program gives careers a kick-start
Thursday, 17 January 2008
“There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else.” (George Matthew Adams)
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Stem cell discovery: another reason why breast is best
Thursday, 17 January 2008
New scientific research has found another compelling reason for women to breastfeed their babies – the discovery of stem cells in human breast milk.
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Fantastic four pursue areas of scientific interest
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Four bright young students are being nurtured as research scientists under the guiding eye of Professor George Stewart.
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Art meets science in anatomy workshop
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Susan Hayes, a doctoral student with the School of Anatomy and Human Biology, ran a two day public workshop in April at the WA Museum called Art, Anatomy and the Skull.
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New technology to smash porcelain forgers
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The fragile, translucent beauty of Chinese and Japanese porcelain has for centuries made it the target of professional forgers.
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Adding value to successful research
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The Office of Industry and Innovation (OII) at UWA has established a good relationship with the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, working with early stage investors, venture capitalists and other commercial interests who are keen to commercialise UWA's research outcomes.
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Great thinker’s designs underfoot
Thursday, 17 January 2008
The pattern of floor tiles, an intriguing street sculpture, contributions to general relativity theory and cosmology may seem unrelated but all come from the brilliant mind of Sir Roger Penrose.
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Fabulous fibres attract big crowds
Thursday, 17 January 2008
One of the most exciting public events of the year was the Beyond Fibres exhibition hosted by the Faculty in March.
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Delta Campus opening heralds new era
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Members of the Faculty and the wider University community gathered in May for a special ceremony in Singapore to celebrate the launch of PSB Academy’s new branding identity and the formal opening of its Delta Campus by Singapore’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang.
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Royal Australian Navy guards penguins with help from UWA
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
The Royal Australian Navy is a perfect role model when it comes to being a good neighbour.
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UWA team make top three in Google competition
Friday, 21 December 2007
A team from The University of Western Australia has been shortlisted in the Google Earth “Build your Campus in 3D Competition”.
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UWA Motorsport team triumphs again
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
The UWA Motorsport team has added to an impressive list of
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Italian the only language to flourish at Australian Unis - thanks to students like Jane Te
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Fewer students are taking up the study of languages at universities
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UWA team apply science to truffle production in world first
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia are
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UWA-based team aim to keep 'Happy Feet' happy
Thursday, 13 December 2007
To start fieldwork in Antarctica in May, Dr Gary Miller of the Australian Antarctic Division and visiting research fellow at The University of Western Australia has to catch the last ship for the season – and it leaves from Hobart in February.
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Mine safety under the spotlight
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
The latest approaches to safe and economical management of rock
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New DVD from UWA could avert mining disasters
Friday, 7 December 2007
Loss of life, no production, a multi-million dollar cleanup and an
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New 'genetic bandaids' from UWA could alleviate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy symptoms
Friday, 7 December 2007
After years of dedicated work involving thousands of experiments, researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed ‘genetic bandaids’ that could alleviate symptoms in many patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe childhood form of the muscle-wasting disease.
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UWA Sports Park Master Plan wins urban design award
Thursday, 6 December 2007
The University of Western Australia’s Sports Park Master Plan has
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UWA-industry partnership addresses engineering demand
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Leading national engineering group, Monadelphous, has joined forces
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UWA and BHP Billiton forge $5 million business education partnership
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Business education and research has been boosted with the
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WA test set to benefit mesothelioma patients
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
West Australian researchers have developed a new type of test that
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NoArk wins second prize in prestigious international art competition VIDA 10.0
Monday, 3 December 2007
SymbioticA’s highly acclaimed research group the Tissue Culture & Art Project, received second prize in the prestigious international competition VIDA 10.0, rewarding excellence in artistic creativity utilising new technologies and artificial life.
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Native grains could rescue farmers, says UWA team
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Climate change, salinity, poor soil, pests and disease and increased
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High success rate for UWA Indigenous medical students
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Four Indigenous medical students have graduated from The University of Western Australia (UWA) – the highest number in one year.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister joins UWA
Monday, 26 November 2007
Former Deputy Prime Minister and ALP Leader Kim Beazley has returned
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Liver disease linked to increased diabetes risk
Sunday, 25 November 2007
An Australian study has found that a liver disease, caused by
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New course offers boost for science teaching
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The University of Western Australia will offer a new Masters in
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New Australia - First Centre at UWA to study link between city living and health
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
With more of us living in cities than ever before, a new
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Le Souef Chair in Tropical Microbiology
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
On Wednesday 22nd November 2006, the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences was delighted to host a dinner in honour of a generous contribution made to the Faculty by Mrs Marjorie Le Souef. Her gift will enable the endowment in perpetuity of an Academic Chair in Tropical Microbiology.
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Where are they now? - Michelle Grassi
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Dr Michelle Elenore GrassiSenior Environmental Scientist, Environmental ResourcesManagement Australia Pty Ltd (ERM)PhD (Environmental/Analytical Chemistry) 2005; BSc (First-Class Hons, Chemistry) 2001
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The Human Movement and Exercise Science Homecoming
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
On 17th December 2006 a happy, interactive and moderately noisy crowd of nearly 400 graduates gathered to celebrate the School of Human Movement and Exercise Science's homecoming reunion.
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Where are they now? - Jacqueline Davidson
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Jacqueline DavidsonProject Scientist for the SOFIA projectUSRA, NASA Ames Research CentreCalifornia, USABSc (Physics) 1980; PhD (Physics) 1986
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Editorial
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Spring is here and with it new, exciting developments within the Faculty.
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Fellowship will help UWA graduate's research to bloom
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Biological scientist Dr Ryan Lister is nurturing his scientific career in California after becoming the only West Australian to receive a 2006 Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) fellowship.
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Winning Beijing students visit UWA
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
In February, the Dean, Professor George Stewart awarded the inaugural UWA/BAST prize at the 2006 Beijing Youth Science and Technology Competition. A prize of a two-week visit to UWA was awarded to the two students with the most outstanding high school science projects presented at the competition.
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Mr Oron Catts wins the Monthly ILDS Linkage Competition
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Mr Oron Catts, the Artistic Director at SymbioticA, within the School of Anatomy and Human Biology, was the lucky winner of the ILDS Linkage Competition for August.
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Minister Fran Logan impressed by science at UWA
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Science research and industry links were the subject of the day when the Hon Francis Logan, Minister for Energy, Science and Innovation, visited the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences on 5th July.
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New Professor of Science Education
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Newly appointed Professor of Science Education, Grady Venville, is facing a tough challenge in her new role at UWA.
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Offshore teaching
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
On 10th March the next intake of students to our science programmes offered by PSB Academy in Singapore will commence their studies.
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UWA/Korea University Short-Term Study Programme
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The Short-Term Study Programme continues its success from 2006, with the Faculty hosting fifteen students from the School of Life Science & Biotechnology at Korea University in early February.
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Science student exchange
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Ever thought of studying science in another country? Well, you can!
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Career Mentor Link
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Mentoring: Connect, Share, Encourage
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SPICE programme
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Spicing-up science was the flavour of the day for science teachers, who visited The University of Western Australia on Monday 16 October, 2006.
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UWA extends its Singapore service with three new programs
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
UWA's Academic Council has approved three new offshore programs to be offered in Singapore via PSB Academy.
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More choices in postgraduate studies
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
In 2007, the Faculty will be offering three new Master's courses: the Master of Science and Technology, the Master of Infectious Diseases and the Master of Analytical Chemistry. These programs will be available to both domestic and international students.
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Research study offers an innovative approach to children's development
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
A brain wave helped create Project KIDS, and now brain waves form the basis of an exciting new study for the group.
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Successful combinations with SPICE
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Trapping mice at the Abrolhos Islands, time for reflection and interacting with researchers are among the highlights for the four recent Teachers-in-Residence (TiRS) at UWA.
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Worshipping sport
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
With champion athletes referred to as heroes or gods, sporting discussions often contain an almost religious fervour. The notion of whether sport can be a religion is just one of the topics students will be able to discuss in a new unit on "Sport and Spirituality".
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Human Movement graduates in Shanghai
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
In August 2005 Mr Peter Bullard contacted the School of Human Movement and Exercise Science to ascertain if any graduating students were interested in employment with MultiSport, a company that provides teaching and coaching services in physical education and sport in the international sector to children aged from three to twelve years.
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Honours the way to go
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Why would you spend another year at uni, work harder than ever, and pay an additional year of student fees?
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UWA Short-Term Study Program 2006
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Twenty two Chinese students in the 2006 UWA Short Term Study Program celebrated their memorable five-week stay with a farewell function last month.
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New medical teaching initiative
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Staff in the School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences (BBCS) are currently in the process of creating a new unit for first year medical dental and podiatry students, providing an integrated introduction to modern cell and molecular biology, including genetics.
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Energised by research: Team Green Machine
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Some may consider that spending your day conducting cutting-edge research in plant energy biology is quite an exhausting task. Staff from The Centre of Excellence Plant Energy Biology have realised, that they have extra energy to burn in the name of team spirit!
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Science Union
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The Science Union is second oldest established Faculty Society on the UWA campus and is run by science students for science students.
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A new approach to treating childhood obesity
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Almost a quarter of Australian children and adolescents are now classed as either overweight or obese.
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Editorial
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Another academic year is now with us. 2007 is the Chinese Year of the Pig and I am reliably informed that pig people love to read and are generally thirsty for knowledge.
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WA short-listed for global science prize
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Western Australia is one of two sites short-listed to house the world's most advanced radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), which could answer some of the big questions fundamental to our understanding of the universe.
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SymbioticA - a collaboration between art and science
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Residencies, exhibitions, workshops and conferences are just some of the activities of SymbioticA – the collaborative research laboratory in art and science at the School of Anatomy and Human Biology in the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences.
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Inaugural Amanda Young Foundation Conference on Meningococcal Disease
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The Amanda Young Foundation is a non-profit community organisation dedicated to reducing deaths in WA from meningococcal disease.
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AIESEC
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
What is AIESEC?
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Potential disease treatment attracts pharmaceutical giant
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
A number of pharmaceutical companies are interested in a blood vessel growth inhibitor discovered by UWA Professor Arun Dharmarajan and collaborator Suvro Chatterjee. Their find has implications for the treatment of a range of diseases including cancer, arthritis and diabetic blindness.
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Supersymmetry down under
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
As physics students know, the subatomic world is described by the Standard Model of particle physics – the modern theory of elementary particles and their interactions. This theory is incredibly successful in the way it captures the structure of Nature.
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The International Linkages Database Service
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The International Linkages Database Service (ILDS)is now available for all staff in the Faculty to list all their International Linkages.
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Welcome, science graduate!
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
UWA's Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences is conducting a careers destination survey of Life and Physical Science graduates so that we can better advise prospective and current students of career opportunities both in Australia and overseas.
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Calling all new science Alumni – we need your help!
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Universities are operating today in a climate of increasing demand for accountability in all areas and the Federal government requires all universities to submit evidence of the quality of their teaching and learning and to have in place mechanisms for monitoring and improving the student experience.
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Physics students score UWA's top Undergraduate Award
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
For the last three years physics students have been the recipients of the University's prestigious J A Wood Memorial Prize.
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Offshore programs
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
As the Dean mentioned in his opening comments in the first edition of Science Matters, the Faculty is now offering some of its programs offshore in Singapore via its academic provider, PSB Academy.
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Editorial
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
The response to the first edition of Science Matters was very encouraging. Many readers have written to suggest topics we can cover as well as express their appreciation, or criticism.
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Timely Pursuits
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Frequency Standards and Metrology (FSM) researchers are involved in exciting, timely projects ranging from fundamental tests of physics to commercial and space applications.
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Hope for spinal cord injury victims
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Although they have not yet achieved their goal, scientists are moving closer to offering tangible hope to victims of spinal cord injury.
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Spicing up Science
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
UWA and the Department of Education and Training have joined forces to add SPICE to science teaching in WA schools. SPICE is a secondary teachers' enrichment program that will give teachers a chance to update their skills and access the latest scientific equipment and techniques.
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Science Union
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
It is very well known and accepted today that a science degree opens up many doors for its graduates.
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Dr Mohri visit
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Japan's first astronaut and distinguished scientist, Dr Mamoru Mohri, met up with Professor Barry Marshall while he was in Perth for an International Science Centres conference.
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2006 Tesla Celebration
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), Serbian-American inventor was a genius who lit the world, whose discoveries in the field of alternating polyphase current electricity advanced the world into the modern industrial era.
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New Centre will help grow UWA researchers' plant knowledge
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Discovering how plants capture, store and release energy will be the focus of research at the new ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, based at UWA.
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The case for and against HRT: free lecture at UWA
Monday, 12 November 2007
There is little benefit and high health risk with hormone
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Law expert to probe Japanese 'scientific whaling' program
Monday, 12 November 2007
International law expert Donald Rothwell will
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Quantum computing explained at UWA public lecture
Friday, 9 November 2007
Many of us started learning by counting on our fingers – and
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Mathematical modelling suggests 'strategic' seradella
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Like playing chess, outwitting annual ryegrass, a major weed in WA
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Noongar people team with UWA to look back in time
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Noongar people who are descendants of some of the earliest
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UWA Arts/Law graduate is 2008 Rhodes Scholar
Saturday, 3 November 2007
A wealth of experiences, from returning to a war-torn Yugoslavia
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Learn about the ghost in your genes at UWA
Saturday, 3 November 2007
New cancer treatments that are much less toxic to the patient have
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Stanford University hosts UWA's SymbioticA
Friday, 2 November 2007
Stanford University plays host to SymbioticA’s co-founder and
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UWA's SymbioticA on show in San Francisco
Friday, 2 November 2007
San Francisco is showcasing SymbioticA’s highly acclaimed research
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World and Local Trends Identify Growth in Executive Education
Friday, 2 November 2007
With our professional lives becoming even faster paced, competitive and global, Director of the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance, Suellen Tapsall, says executives and organisations are searching for ways to keep up with the latest information and trends - with many turning to Executive Education programs for the solution.
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Executive MBA Part of Life-long Learning
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Coming from a family of teachers, Freehills' Business Development and Client Relationship Manager, Mr Lindsay O'Sullivan said lifelong learning was second nature to him when he completed an Executive MBA with the UWA Business School.
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Thursday, 1 November 2007
In today's fast-moving business environment, it is critical for individuals and organisations to invest in human capital in order to ensure relevance and competitive advantage.
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Research Indicates Current Leaders Not Rated Highly
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Leadership is one of the most studied, analysed and debated areas of business research, but according to DBA graduate and WA Australian Institute of Management Deputy Executive Director, Dr Shaun Ridley, our level of confidence in truly understanding leadership attributes remains low.
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New Board Appointments for UWA Business School
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Mr Adrian Fini, Executive Director Development, Mirvac WA Ltd, and Mr Jimmy Wilson, President of BHP Billiton's Stainless Steel Materials customer sector group have been appointed to The UWA Business School Board of Directors.
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Singapore Graduation
Thursday, 1 November 2007
More than 80 graduates attended the Singapore Presentation Ceremony held in August at the Raffles City Convention Centre including 52 Bachelor of Commerce students, 27 Master of Business Administration students, three Master of Business Research students and 1 Doctor of Business Administration student.
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Successful Open Day at UWA Albany
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Over 200 school students and other members of the community streamed through the UWA Albany Centre recently and discovered just what might be involved if they chose to study at university in Albany.
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Senior Executive Forum a Success
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The annual Senior Executive Forum held in July 2007 was an outstanding success with great contributions from Professors Jay Conger and Srikant Datar. More than 50 senior executives gathered at the Vines Resort for three days to discuss, debate and challenge strategy, leadership and implementation.
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Teaching & Learning Update
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The Teaching and Learning (T&L) Committee meets monthly - the following is a summary of some of the significant highlights.
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Promotions and Awards
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Ray da Silva Rosa was promoted to Professor within the Financial Studies discipline.
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Leadership - a Core Philosophy at Hawaiian
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The unity of business and people is Hawaiian's core philosophy, a privately owned WA property investment and development group.
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Events
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The following is a list of current and upcoming events....
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Business School graduate named a Humane Studies Fellow
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Business School graduate and inaugural winner of the Sir John Monash Award, Jean-Paul Carvalho, currently pursuing his PhD in Oxford, was recently named a Humane Studies Fellow by the Institute for Human Studies in Virginia, and invited to present his work at at a Colloquium in Washington D.
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Overseas Chapters
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Manila
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GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Student survey results are in!
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Executive Education Excelling on all Levels
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Since joining the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance as its Director more than 18 months ago, Suellen Tapsall has witnessed significant growth in executive education with interest from corporate, government and non-profit sectors.
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Corporate Circle Program
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The Business School Corporate Circle Program is a membership style program providing companies with information, networking, training, hospitality and acknowledgement benefits.
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UWA Attendance at Exclusive World HSBC Financial Literacy Forum
Thursday, 1 November 2007
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), a global not-for-profit organisation that has student teams from universities in more than 40 countries around the world, conducted an exclusive HSBC Financial Literacy Forum in New York in early October.
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UWA Business School students take top honours in the Reserve Bank of Australia Economics Competition
Thursday, 1 November 2007
The Reserve Bank has announced the winners of the inaugural RBA Economics Competition. This competition is run by the Bank in conjunction with the UNSW Economics Society.
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Flour Mill No Longer a Silo for MBA Jakarta Student
Thursday, 1 November 2007
MBA Jakarta student and Division Head (Factory Operation) for PT Eastern Pearl Flour Mills - Interflour, Martin Krebs is a truly dedicated student. Flying every weekend for more than four hours to attend weekend classes is now a typical weekend occurrence for him.
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ECOMS Update
Thursday, 1 November 2007
As ECOMS rolled into a new semester, many exciting events have already been held.
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SymbioticA- Catts and Zurr November Residency at Stanford University, USA
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Stanford University plays host to SymbioticA's
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World and Local Trends Identify Growth in Executive Education
Thursday, 1 November 2007
With our professional lives becoming even faster paced, competitive and global, Director of the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance, Suellen Tapsall, says executives and organisations are searching for ways to keep up with the latest information and trends - with many turning to Executive Education programs for the solution.
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Rewriting Australia - where do we come from and where might we be going?
Monday, 29 October 2007
One of Australia’s leading scholars of Australian Studies will give
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Psychology Heads
Monday, 29 October 2007
Professor Ken Walker, who was Head of School of Psychology from 1952 – 1966 and is now 87 years old, paid a visit to the School in May shown above with four of our most recent past Heads of School.
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Where are they now? - Joe Clare
Monday, 29 October 2007
Joe ClareResearch Associate, Crime Research Centre, The University of Western AustraliaB.Cog.Sci (Honours) 2000; Ph.D 2004.
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Calling all new science Alumni – we need your help!
Monday, 29 October 2007
Universities are operating today in a climate of increasing demand for accountability in all areas and the Federal government requires all universities to submit evidence of the quality of their teaching and learning and to have in place mechanisms for monitoring and improving the student experience.
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Psychology reunion
Monday, 29 October 2007
2006 will be a significant year for UWA's School of Psychology. It marks the 75th anniversary of the first intake of students to the newly established Department of Psychology and also the 50th year of the commencement of the Masters in Psychology degree.
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Raoul Robellaz Kahan Scholarships in Chemistry
Monday, 29 October 2007
Since 2001 Ms Jean Kahan has donated funds to provide a scholarship in chemistry in the name of her father, Raoul Robellaz Kahan, who was the first student to obtain an Honours degree in Science at UWA. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students to undertake honours in Chemistry at UWA.
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Peter brings a breath of fresh air to asthma research
Monday, 29 October 2007
It's not every day researchers can say their latest study has caught the eye of international experts in their field.
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The psychology of treatments
Monday, 29 October 2007
Associate Professor Andrew Page, from the UWA School of Psychology, aims to improve mental health treatments through collaborations between researchers and clinical staff.
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Research gives swimmers a kick-start
Monday, 29 October 2007
Human Movement and Exercise Science (HMES) researchers are cementing the school's reputation as a world leader in swimming biomechanics.
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Centre for Forensic Science: Fingerprinting Graffiti Tags
Monday, 29 October 2007
Postgraduate student Genevieve Rowles is working hard to make graffiti a rarity rather than a fact of modern city life, as part of her Master's degree in forensic science.
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Going Straight
Monday, 29 October 2007
The starting block at the School of Human Movement and Exercise Science looks much like any other – but it is the first of its kind in the world and is helping swimmers get a head start in the pool.
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Unique technology for finding minerals
Monday, 29 October 2007
If there was an award for persistence in the face of continuing setbacks, Dr Frank van Kann from the School of Physics would be a top contender.
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East and West Join Forces in Great Leap Forward
Monday, 29 October 2007
Rice has traditionally been a staple diet and backbone of the Chinese economy but now, the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences at The University of Western Australian is sharing its expertise in plant molecular biology with the Chinese in what can potentially lead to the country's greatest life science and agricultural research and development.
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UWA Short Term Study Programs
Monday, 29 October 2007
Twenty-two students from three major Chinese universities will attend this year's UWA Short Term Study Program. Also coming for two weeks are two high-school students, winners from this years Beijing Association of Science and Technology's 26th Annual Youth Science Creation Competition.
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Stripping away the jargon
Monday, 29 October 2007
Some scientists are clever communicators, who share their fascination about their work with the wider community. Many others stare a good story in the face every day and just don't recognise it.
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From forensic chemistry to Ali G: Terry Quickenden, a kind and erudite life
Monday, 29 October 2007
(4 March 1939 – 24 July 2005)
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From sports shoes to fossil digs – learning about science
Monday, 29 October 2007
Simplicity is at the heart of a new national teaching and learning initiative to provide online education material for primary and secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand.
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SEEK - setting students apart
Monday, 29 October 2007
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences is reaching out to the community in a myriad of ways – and one of them is its peer tutoring program in which students volunteer their time to go into schools to mentor and encourage science students.
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Science Union - Science Careers Night
Monday, 29 October 2007
The Science Union is organizing another Science Careers event to provide you with information on the many hundreds of opportunities out there for science graduates.
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A Nobel Year to Celebrate
Monday, 29 October 2007
The champagne corks were popping throughout September and October at The School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences and for good reason.
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The International Linkages Database Service
Monday, 29 October 2007
The International Linkages Database Service (ILDS) is now available for all staff in the Faculty to list all their International Linkages.
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Moving Ahead
Monday, 29 October 2007
Welcome to this the first edition of our Faculty newsletter. We will publish three editions of the newsletter every year and hope that through this medium, alumni, staff, students and supporters of the Faculty will be able to keep in touch with what is happening in the Faculty.
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Science Union
Monday, 29 October 2007
The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences is one of the largest faculties at UWA, managing thousands of students on and off campus.
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Where are they now?
Monday, 29 October 2007
Martin FitzsimonsAthlete & Coach Services ManagerWestern Australian Institute of SportBPE (Honours) 1990; MEd (Human Movement) 1994I entered UWA as a mature age student with a love of sport and a desire to be involved in sport, although without a clear direction as to where.
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Logged-on Gen Y bloggers get philosophical at UWA
Friday, 26 October 2007
Most of them own a mobile and a computer, they’re often logged on
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Science awards honour UWA research and teaching
Friday, 26 October 2007
The breadth of scientific research talent within The University of
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Health issues forum to focus on ageing gay and lesbian community
Monday, 22 October 2007
With the emergence of an ageing HIV-positive population in
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Public lectures to probe equity and diversity
Friday, 19 October 2007
Recent achievements in equity and diversity may be threatened by an
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Change climate change: Think future, Act now
Friday, 19 October 2007
UWA EXTENSION SPRING SCHOOL
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UWA celebrates women in engineering
Friday, 19 October 2007
Women are in a unique position to be able to bring exceptional life
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UWA's 'Birthday Party' gets conversation rolling
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
If you go to see the latest interpretation of Harold Pinter’s play,
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Pre-historic earth yields valuable new secrets for UWA scientists
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Ancient nickel-iron sulphide deposits, which are some of our most
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UWA researchers tackle energy crisis with plants
Monday, 15 October 2007
Scientists at The University of Western Australia are racing against
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Rural Clinical School wins national award
Monday, 15 October 2007
The University of Western Australia’s Rural Clinical School has won
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Symposium marks end of celebrations for Medical School's 50th Anniversary
Friday, 12 October 2007
A unique event which is set to explore the future 50 years of
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Can Australia successfully export democracy?
Friday, 12 October 2007
Join Carmen Lawrence at The University of Western Australia’s UWA
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Top scientist to focus on sea level changes in public lecture
Friday, 12 October 2007
One of Australia’s leading geophysicists will tackle the hot topic
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Pushing back agricultural frontiers
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Eight PhD students from four schools within the Institute of
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Pushing back agricultural frontiers
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Eight PhD students from four schools within the Institute of Agriculture at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) at the University of Western Australia (UWA) recently presented their research to an audience of 60 in a post-graduate showcase, ‘Frontiers in Agriculture and Resource Management’.
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Nobel laureate seeks volunteers for potentially ground-breaking study
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall is seeking volunteers to take part in a potentially ground-breaking study.
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Nobel Laureate Prof Barry Marshall to announce new study
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
11:15hrs Tuesday 9 October 2007
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UWA programs win national awards
Monday, 8 October 2007
Three outstanding teaching and learning programs at The University
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New research funding awarded to help find cane toad Achille's heel
Friday, 5 October 2007
WA researchers have hailed the Carpenter Government’s decision to
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After boom, what next? asks WA's chief scientist at UWA
Thursday, 4 October 2007
We are enjoying an economic boom but, when this abates, we will
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UWA welcomes $9M federal government grants
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Two Federal Government Capital Development Pool grants of $3 million
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UWA joins Rotary in 50th birthday celebrations
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Without the support of Rotary Western Australia, this State might
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UWA researcher tackles trading hours
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
With debate about WA’s retail trading hours hotting up as the
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Maths whiz kids battle it out at UWA
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing and equestrian events
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Music for life, UWA for music
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Mozart said that to stop music would be to stop time and Dumbledore,
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Supercomputing at UWA
Monday, 1 October 2007
At The University of Western Australia (UWA), there are a number of unique projects, some in the areas of medicine, science and engineering, that are critically dependent on advanced high-end and large-scale computing and data management.
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Class of 1982 - 25th Year Civil Engineering Dinner
Monday, 1 October 2007
On Saturday 4th August fifteen graduates from the Class of 1982 Civil Engineering attended a reunion dinner to celebrate 25 years since successfully completing their Civil Engineering degrees.
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Class of 1977 - Civil Engineering Graduates Reunion Dinner
Monday, 1 October 2007
After spending four years or so in each other’s close company, we keep in touch for a few years then some move interstate, overseas and even to other professions.
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Distinguished Australian Federation Fellow
Monday, 1 October 2007
Professor Cheryl Praeger of the School of Mathematics and Statistics has just been awarded one of Australia’s Federation Fellowships to pursue her examination of symmetry, for her project Group actions: Combinatorics, geometry and computation.
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Are you an engineer who is looking to further develop you technical, management, communication and leadership skills?
Monday, 1 October 2007
If so, then the new Engineering Asset Management Postgraduate Programme is for you. This new course is being jointly run by the UWA Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and the UWA Business School.
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UWA Motorsport Team Excelling at the National and International Formula SAE Competitions
Monday, 1 October 2007
From May 16-20 UWA Motorsport (UWAM) participated in the Formula SAE East competition in Romeo, Michigan. It was another world class performance from the team as they finished 2nd overall with 857 points behind the University of Wisconsin-Madison at 877 points out of a maximum of 1000 points.
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Engineering Week at UWA
Monday, 1 October 2007
Engineering Week is a national event showcasing the engineering profession to the wider University community and encouraging students to continue pursuing their engineering studies.
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NOMAD - UWA Sustainable Housing Experimental Test Facility
Monday, 1 October 2007
The NOMAD UWA Sustainable Housing Experimental Test Facility was officially opened on July 27 by Associate Professor Jane Long, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Teaching & Learning), with Associate Professor Carolyn Oldham and Associate Professor Gary Bundell from the Faculty.
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Winthrop Society Members
Monday, 1 October 2007
The Winthrop Society was launched in March this year.
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The UWA Virtual Universe Project
Monday, 1 October 2007
The School of Computer Science and Software Engineering is recreating the UWA campus with its magnificent grounds and buildings in 3 dimensions as part of The UWA Virtual Universe Project.
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SymbioticA- TC&A BioTechnique
Monday, 1 October 2007
San Francisco is showcasing SymbioticA's highly acclaimed research group the Tissue Culture & Art Project's latest artwork, NoArk. Held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, BioTechnique features an international selection of artworks that have been "grown" rather than manufactured.
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UWA Career Mentor Link - Connect Share Encourage
Monday, 1 October 2007
Take a moment and recall someone whose words of wisdom, inspiration or support have made all the difference to your career. The UWA Careers Centre would like to invite you to become such a person to a student, through our Career Mentor Link programme.
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The Year of Women in Engineering Celebrations Cocktail Party
Monday, 1 October 2007
Since 1973, 863 women have graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Western Australia.
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UWA students take top honours in economics prize
Friday, 28 September 2007
Two students from The University of Western Australia have won the
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UWA Water Research celebrates 25 years
Thursday, 27 September 2007
Celebrating its 25th anniversary and moving into refurbished
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UK expert to discuss why we should let children take risks
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Parents may be doing their children more harm than good by
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New website menu a smorgasbord for growers
Thursday, 20 September 2007
NEW WEBSITE MENU A SMORGASBORD FOR GROWERS
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New website menu a smorgasboard for growers
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Growers and people working in agribusiness who have ever yearned for computer access to Green Manure or Lime Calculators or just a down-to-earth look at soil properties in their region of WA need look no further.
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Young UWA Professor named physical scientist of the year
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Anchoring enormous oil and gas platforms on relatively unstable
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Law and public policy under the spotlight at UWA
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Workplace relations law, native title legislation, enactments
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Armistead Maupin acclaimed author of the 'Tales of the city' series and 'Michael Tolliver Lives', in Perth for exclusive lecture
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Armistead Maupin will deliver a UWA Extension Spring School Lecture on Wednesday, September 26, from 7.30-9pm.
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UWA celebrates 300th birthday of biology giant
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
The birthday of one of the giants of biological science will be
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UWA awards bigger percentage of PhD candidates
Monday, 17 September 2007
A higher than usual percentage of PhD candidates will be among almost 1,200 students graduating during the spring series of graduation ceremonies starting at The University of Western Australia tonight.
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New research unlocks the role of plant colour in environmental and human health
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the bright colours in flowers, and where those colours come from and why?
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UWA and WA government withdraw from Sunset project
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
The University of Western Australia and the State Government have
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New student places welcomed: UWA Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Many more high-quality students will have the opportunity to
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Insider to reveal China's future in UWA public lecture
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
As the pace of change in China amazes even the most seasoned watchers, China commentator Chris Gill will offer an insight into what future holds for China at a public lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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UWA astrophysicists predict most dangerous explosions
Monday, 10 September 2007
A team of astrophysicists at The University of Western Australia
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Medical Research Institute celebrates 10 year milestone
Friday, 7 September 2007
Now a central part of the State's scientific community and the leader of a new project changing the landscape of medical research in WA, the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has much to celebrate in its 10th anniversary year.
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UWA professor in quest for dawn of creation
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Detecting the very first light from the first star will enable us to
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New media transforms creativity, says UWA-visiting critic
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Creativity has undergone a transformation, according to one of
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Mystery of blackleg resistance revealed
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Canola breeders will soon know for the first time exactly how host
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Mystery of blackleg resistance revealed
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Canola breeders will soon know for the first time exactly how host resistance in their varieties responds to the fungal parasite that causes blackleg disease of canola crops across Australia.
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Still, Living
Monday, 3 September 2007
From
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UWA backs cricket tour of India
Saturday, 1 September 2007
The Retravision Warriors will head to India for the second consecutive year thanks to a partnership with The University of Western Australia.
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Stuffed outnumber starved, says UWA-visiting academic
Saturday, 1 September 2007
Obese people outnumber starving ones for the first time in history, according to activist, author and academic, Dr Raj Patel, who will discuss the politics of world food systems at The University of Western Australia next month.
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Free lecture at UWA offers insight into John Winston Howard - the private man and the politician
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
The public and private lives of Prime Minister John Howard are the subject of a free lecture at The University of Western Australia next week.
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New resource puts the spotlight on dads
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
A new DVD resource for Western Australian schools which demonstrates the powerful role dads can play in the health and education of their children will be launched at The University of Western Australia this Friday, August 31, at 10.30am.
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US company acquires UWA-developed Lectopia system
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
The US-based company Anystream has announced its acquisition of a system developed at The University of Western Australia which provides unique flexibility in the recording, presentation and management of lectures on-line.
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Archaeology education in spotlight
Monday, 27 August 2007
Archaeologists from Australia’s leading universities are urging a major rethink about the way archaeology education is funded in Australia’s higher education system.
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UWA researcher says new computer technology valuable in fighting cancer
Saturday, 25 August 2007
People with a family history of breast and bowel cancer can benefit from a new computer software program which calculates their risk of developing the disease, Professor Jon Emery from The University of Western Australia said today.
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UWA lecture to focus on climate strategy
Friday, 24 August 2007
World expert on greenhouse gas emission trading schemes and Reserve Bank Board Member, Professor Warwick McKibbin will present the 2007 Shann Memorial Lecture next Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 6.30pm, at the University Club’s Theatre Auditorium.
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UWA welcomes biotechnology funding boost
Thursday, 23 August 2007
The University of Western Australia has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to inject a further $4.17 million into the State’s burgeoning biotechnology sector.
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UWA seminar to examine street verges in the fight against native plant extinction
Monday, 20 August 2007
WA’s road verges could hold the key to increasing biodiversity and
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UWA praises government Science Award initiative
Friday, 17 August 2007
The State Government initiative to significantly increase the value
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UWA on show at 2007 Expo
Thursday, 16 August 2007
The University of Western Australia throws open its doors to
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'Meating' the clean green ethical challenge
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Consumers want clean, green and ethical meat products and
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75 years of Psychology at UWA
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
The year 2006 was a significant one for the School of Psychology at UWA. It marked the 75th anniversary of the first intake of students to he newly established Department of Psychology, and also the 50th year since the commencement of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree.
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‘Meating’ the clean green ethical challenge
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Consumers want clean, green and ethical meat products and maintaining the integrity of the sheepmeat industry is a challenge the Institute of Agriculture at The University of Western Australian (UWA) is successfully addressing.
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SPICE programme
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Spicing-up science was the flavour of the day for science teachers, who visited The University of Western Australia on Monday 16 October, 2006.
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Career Mentor Link
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Mentoring: Connect, Share, Encourage
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Science student exchange
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Ever thought of studying science in another country? Well, you can!
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UWA symposium focuses on security challenges for Australia and Asia
Monday, 13 August 2007
An impressive line up of experts from Australia and overseas will
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UWA Reid Oration 2007: Leading journalist to examine Howard's way
Monday, 13 August 2007
One of the nation’s top journalists – The Australian’s Paul Kelly –
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Nobel laureates promote careers in science
Friday, 10 August 2007
More than 250 Perth school students will gather at The University of
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UWA Vice-Chancellor praises outstanding educators
Friday, 10 August 2007
The Carrick Institute has recognised the talents of seven
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UWA rocks National Science Week
Thursday, 9 August 2007
If you’ve ever wondered what your pet rock is really made of, The
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UWA research underscores value of scepticism in judging truth
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
The release of false information about political or other issues
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UWA seminar to focus on debt in developing nations
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
The University of Western Australia has attracted a range of leading
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Italian the only language to flourish at Australian universities
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
At a time when the study of languages at Australian universities has
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Risk to Australian primary education being out of touch with world trends in education
Monday, 6 August 2007
Australia’s aspirations to be a world leader in preparing our next
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Change of time to NAB chief's address at UWA Symposium
Friday, 3 August 2007
National Australia Bank Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Fahour’s
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Energy and minerals industry leader to join UWA
Thursday, 2 August 2007
The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Tim Shanahan, has accepted an appointment at The University of Western Australia as Director (Energy and Minerals Initiative).
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Principals' view of music education at odds with national research
Thursday, 2 August 2007
There are serious concerns with a proposal from the Australian Primary Principals’ Association that could encourage some schools to abandon a commitment to primary school music education, according to the Chair of the 2005 National Review of Music Education, Professor Margaret Seares.
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UWA and Perth Modern join educational forces
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Education Minister Mark McGowan will join The University of Western Australia’s Vice-Chancellor Alan Robson and Perth Modern School Principal Robyn White at 11am tomorrow (Thursday) August 2, 2007, to formalise a collaborative relationship.
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Launch of the UWA Virtual Universe Project
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
The ‘UWA Virtual Universe Project’ will allow anyone, anywhere in the world to walk around the beautiful grounds of The University of Western Australia campus.
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New doctors will help growers
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Juggling work commitments and study has paid off for three University of Western Australia (UWA) post-graduate students who recently completed their theses with the Western Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (WAHRI).
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New doctors will help growers
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Juggling work commitments and study has paid off for three University of Western Australia (UWA) post-graduate students who recently completed their theses with the Western Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (WAHRI).
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New era for local timber research
Friday, 27 July 2007
The State Government will usher in a new era for Western Australian research into value-adding local timber products with the launch of the Advanced Timber Concepts Research Centre (ATCRC) today.
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UWA students win top science scholarships
Friday, 27 July 2007
Two science students from The University of Western Australia have won prestigious Wentworth Group Scholarships.
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Dictatorships ancient and modern – a new UWA public lecture series
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Dictators, from the Roman general Sulla to Adolf Hitler and beyond, will be the subject of an exciting new series of free public lectures at The University Western Australia during August, September and October 2007.
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Current thinking on indigenous issues examined in UWA public lecture
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
In a free public lecture at The University of Western Australia on August 2, 2007, distinguished Australian author and intellectual, Professor Robert Manne, will examine attempts by politicians, intellectuals and anthropologists – from AE Elkin to Noel Pearson – to develop a policy for the survival of Aboriginal society under conditions of modernity.
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UWA symposium examines terrorism and torture
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
An impressive line up of experts from Australia and overseas will convene at The University of Western Australia next month to explore the many issues surrounding the responses to terrorism and the use of torture.
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Prime Minister opens Kalgoorlie Medical School building
Monday, 23 July 2007
More than a quarter of students training at the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia have a rural background, the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, Professor Alan Robson, said today.
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New Chair of the Group of Eight announced
Monday, 23 July 2007
Professor Alan Robson AM, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Western Australia, will succeed Professor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne as Chair of Australia’s Group of Eight universities on 1 September 2007.
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UWA hosts public lecture by internationally renowned French artist
Monday, 23 July 2007
Internationally renowned French artist ORLAN – artist-in-residence at The University of Western Australia’s SymbioticA art and science collaborative research laboratory – will give a free public lecture at the University later this week.
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NAB Chief to give keynote address at UWA symposium
Monday, 23 July 2007
National Australia Bank Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Fahour will deliver a keynote address -‘Muslims in Australia: Promoting Social and Economic Inclusion’ - during a Fulbright Symposium at The University of Western Australia next month.
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UWA hosts public lecture on progressive politics
Friday, 20 July 2007
Australian political history expert David McKnight will discuss progressive politics in Australia in the University Club Theatre Auditorium, at 6pm next Tuesday, July 24, 2007, as part of the inaugural New Critic Lecture Series.
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New approach to fertilizer management
Thursday, 19 July 2007
A new approach to fertiliser management that investigates how different wheat and canola genotypes respond to fertilisers will help graingrowers develop better nutrient management practices and reduce the financial and environmental costs of wasted fertiliser.
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Optimise special K to sustain cereals
Thursday, 19 July 2007
A new approach to fertiliser management that investigates how different wheat and canola genotypes respond to fertilisers will help graingrowers develop better nutrient management practices and reduce the financial and environmental costs of wasted fertiliser.
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Sir Roger Penrose at UWA to deliver lecture on Big Bang
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
The University of Western Australia will host one of the world’s leading mathematical physicists for a fascinating exploration of what happened before the Big Bang.
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New production at UWA features family link to orignal “Earnest”
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
A new Perth production of Oscar Wilde’s beloved play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ features a remarkable family connection to the original 1895 London production.
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UWA explores what can be done to tackle climate change
Monday, 16 July 2007
Challenges associated with climate change will require diverse and strategic approaches to ensure both long and short term goals can be met, according to Professor Alistar Robertson, Dean of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at The University of Western Australia.
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In grandmother's medical footsteps
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Professor Susan Prescott, whose research at The University of Western Australia is helping to unravel the causes of allergic diseases in children attending her clinics, will pay tribute to an intrepid grandmother, Lady Monica Prescott – a medical missionary in war-torn China in the 1930s – at a fund-raising function at UWA later this month.
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UWA symposium to celebrate career of Professor Brian Bosworth
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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UWA’S 2007 Fulbright Symposium to focus on social inclusion of Muslims
Friday, 6 July 2007
A stellar line-up of local, national and international speakers will gather at The University of Western Australia next month to focus on the complex and sometimes vexed issue of Muslim inclusion in the Western world.
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John Hirst to examine the Australian national character at a UWA lecture
Thursday, 5 July 2007
The Australian national character will come under the microscope at The University of Western Australia next week.
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International Golden Nica prize to UWA’S SymbioticA
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
SymbioticA - the art and science collaborative research laboratory at The University of Western Australia - has won the Golden Nica for Hybrid Art as part of the international Prix Ars Electronica 2007 awards - one of the most important awards for creativity and pioneering activities in the field of digital media.
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International Golden Nica Prize to UWA’s SymbioticA
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
SymbioticA - the art and science collaborative research laboratory at The University of Western Australia - has won the Golden Nica for Hybrid Art as part of the international Prix Ars Electronica 2007 awards - one of the most important awards for creativity and pioneering activities in the field of digital media.
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UWA lecture examines food in Hebrew fiction
Friday, 29 June 2007
The role of food in Israeli literature will be the focus a free public lecture by Professor Nancy Berg at The University of Western Australia on Thursday, July 5, 2007.
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China collaboration combats climate change
Friday, 29 June 2007
International collaboration can help combat climate change and WA and Chinese researchers are joining forces to improve climate adaptation strategies and pass on the subsequent benefits to growers.
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China collaboration combats climate change
Thursday, 28 June 2007
International collaboration can help combat climate change and WA and Chinese researchers are joining forces to improve climate adaptation strategies and pass on the subsequent benefits to growers.
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New vaccine may provide broader protection against cervical cancer
Thursday, 28 June 2007
Just under 150 Perth women have contributed to major international
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UWA’s new podiatry clinic puts its best foot forward
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
The University of Western Australia has officially opened its new Podiatry Clinic, offering accessible, affordable podiatric services to the community.
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UWA symposium explores link between emotion and motivation
Tuesday, 19 June 2007
A fascinating line-up of speakers will converge on The University of Western Australia next week for a major symposium on emotions and what motivates people to act as they do.
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UWA converence to fucus on early european research
Tuesday, 19 June 2007
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Advanced Studies next month will host the inaugural conference of the Australian Research Council’s Network for Early European Research.
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American perspective on challenges for teaching
Monday, 18 June 2007
The University of Western Australia will host a free public lecture by a leading American scholar on ways to improve the quality of higher education through teaching.
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UWA music Fazioli debut
Monday, 18 June 2007
One of the world’s finest international pianists will perform works by Bach, Liszt and Schubert when introducing local audiences to The University of Western Australia’s new hand-crafted Italian Fazioli grand piano next month.
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GM moratorium limits lupins
Thursday, 14 June 2007
When the current moratorium on genetically modified (GM) crops is lifted, The University of Western Australia (UWA) has GM lupin lines with superior seed quality and yield readily available for wider testing and evaluation in the WA grainbelt.
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Three phase power to spark CLIMA
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Collaboration, innovation and legume performance remain the focus of Phase Three of the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) as it continues to provide WA graingrowers with sustainable and profitable outcomes.
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UWA study focuses on teen sex issues
Monday, 11 June 2007
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are surveying secondary school students to find out what factors put young people at risk of unintended pregnancy and young parenthood.
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UWA maintains commitment to excellence and access
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
The University of Western Australia has maintained its strong commitment to admitting the brightest students, while ensuring fair access to tertiary study for all WA students, in announcing its 2010 admission requirements which will apply to current Year 10 students.
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Public-private partnerships for research and development
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Traditionally many OECD countries have relied on a mix of either private, entrepreneurially-led R&D or publicly-funded and delivered technology development.
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Feeding Nemo - waves power giant reef filter
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Biological Oceanography team and the University of Sheffield (UK) have spent the last six weeks at Ningaloo reef tracking the fate of the microscopic plants and animals (plankton) transported to the reef by the waters of the adjacent Indian Ocean.
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Innovative Engineering Masters at UWA
Friday, 1 June 2007
The University of Western Australia has developed an innovative Master of Engineering (Energy Systems Management) program to be delivered via a mix of technologies which provide flexible learning opportunities irrespective of the physical location of students.
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UWA turns up heat on climate change in June
Friday, 1 June 2007
The hot topic of climate change will take centre stage at The University of Western Australia next week with a series of lectures and a photographic exhibition to be held on campus.
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UWA Young Engineers 10th Anniversary Cocktail Party Update
Friday, 1 June 2007
UWA Young Engineers (UWAYE) is a student run organisation that promotes and generates opportunities for the personal and professional development of engineering students at UWA, and aims to enhance understanding of the profession.
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Class of 1956 - 50th Year Reunion Update
Friday, 1 June 2007
There has been a very positive response from engineering graduates to the proposed November 2007 week long reunion for the Class of 1956. The reunion will be held from 14 to 20 November. Registrations for the reunion will be sought in a letter to each graduate later in the year.
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The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Friday, 1 June 2007
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering is turning around the recent trend of declining enrolments in the School’s courses. Western Power is taking a leading role in helping reverse this trend.
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EVENTS
Friday, 1 June 2007
John Coleman - Ethics for Business Leaders
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TEACHING & LEARNING UPDATE
Friday, 1 June 2007
The former Graduate School of Management (GSM) received a high commendation for its teaching and learning in the UWA bi-annual distinguished teaching and learning awards for schools in 2006.
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Friday, 1 June 2007
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the UWA Business School eBiz!
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UWA Business School Receives 5 Stars
Friday, 1 June 2007
‘The Good Universities Guide to MBA and Management Programs' for 2007 has just been published. The guide does not formally rank Schools and programs but puts them in bands for various categories and for some of those categories they award stars.
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Executive MBA Student Wins the Veuve Clicquot Award
Friday, 1 June 2007
Photo Credit: Bill Hearne
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Two Business School students were recently awarded new Scholarships from Alinta and Resource Capital Funds
Friday, 1 June 2007
Alinta Scholarship Recipient
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Two Business School students were recently awarded new Scholarships from Alinta and Resource Capital Funds
Friday, 1 June 2007
Alinta Scholarship Recipient
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Prize Giving Awards
Friday, 1 June 2007
More than 200 students and families gathered to celebrate the UWA Business School Prize Giving Ceremony held at the University Club's Banquet Hall in early May.
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ECOMS off to Cracking Start
Friday, 1 June 2007
ECOMS is off to a cracking start in 2007 with the incredibly successful Careers Fair held in March, First Year Fresher Camp and inter faculty sports. President Hayley Parker provides eBiz with a brief update on what is happening with the committee and activities.
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Business School Alumni Joins Google UK Office
Friday, 1 June 2007
After nine gruelling interviews spanning across five months, Business School Alumni Lee Hunter recently joined Google as their Product Marketing Manager for B2B products in the UK.
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UWA Student wins Princeton Scholarship
Friday, 1 June 2007
Surprised and ecstatic were the responses from UWA Business School graduate and Princeton scholarship winner, Mr Giri Parameswaran.
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Former Graduate School of Management (GSM) Champagne Celebration
Friday, 1 June 2007
This month witnessed current and former Business School staff gather to toast successes of the former GSM and its staff.
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GMA Dinner takes flight with Sir Rod
Friday, 1 June 2007
This year's GMA Dinner sponsored by BankWest (24 March at University Club) with Sir Rod Eddington was a great success.
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Universita Bocconi Exchange – a Trip of Lifetime!
Friday, 1 June 2007
As part of my full-time MBA, I decided to take the opportunity to study overseas via the student exchange program at Universita Bocconi in Milan, Italy. It was the experience of a lifetime and for six months I lived, studied, traveled, ate and shopped like an Italian!
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Shanghai Maritime University Launched
Friday, 1 June 2007
The Master of Logistic Engineering and Management course developed in collaboration with the UWA Business School and the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) was launched on Saturday 24 March in Shanghai.
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Friday, 1 June 2007
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the UWA Business School eBiz!
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UWA IEEE Student Branch
Friday, 1 June 2007
The University of Western Australia IEEE Student Branch (IEEESB) is a thriving student group which runs popular functions throughout the year for electrical and electronic engineering students as well as software and computer science students.
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First Year Engineering Course and Careers Advisory Day
Friday, 1 June 2007
On 19 April 2007, the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics organised the First Year Engineering Course and Career Day.
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Class of 1981 – 25 Year Reunion
Friday, 1 June 2007
A reunion for the Class of 1981 students at the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is being organised for November.
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Words from the President
Friday, 1 June 2007
There is nothing like experience. It is hard earned and invaluable to engineering practice.
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Computer System for Indian Orphanage
Friday, 1 June 2007
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Australia, in partnership with The East West Overseas Aid Foundation (TEWOAF), is developing a computer learning facility for a girls’ orphanage, the Uluru Children’s Home, in Tamil Nadu, India.
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UWA - India Partnership
Friday, 1 June 2007
According to IDP’s Global Student Mobility 2025, India’s population is forecast to increase from just over 1 billion in 2000 to 1.
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Competencies of Engineering Graduates Project Update
Friday, 1 June 2007
The Competencies of Engineering Graduates (CEG) Project is being undertaken within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics to develop an instrument for surveying workplace supervisors to profile the generic competencies of engineering graduates.
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Stressed out plants earn UWA researcher overseas ticket
Friday, 1 June 2007
PhD student Adam Carroll, from The University of Western Australian, is about to trade his bike for a jumbo jet as he travels around the world to present his research findings on how plants deal with environmental stress.
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Consortium Links with Business and Australian Government
Friday, 1 June 2007
It is well recognised that the nature and organisation of work is undergoing rapid and far reaching change and diversity. How employers and society deal with this diversity will be crucial for not only the success of government and businesses, but the implications for us as individuals.
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The Journey of Two Business School Stalwarts
Friday, 1 June 2007
This month we sat down to lunch with two of the Business School’s stalwarts to examine the careers of husband and wife team, Professor Ken Clements and Professor Izan, Deputy Dean of the UWA Business School. Between them, they have contributed more than 50 years to the Business School and UWA.
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Inaugural Alcoa Visiting Professor – Amanda Sinclair speaks at sold out breakfast
Friday, 1 June 2007
Internationally renowned leadership author, consultant, researcher and academic Amanda Sinclair visited Perth in early May as the inaugural speaker for the Alcoa Visiting Professor Program at the UWA Business School and the Consortium for Diversity at Work.
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Absence of Women Leaders in the WA Public Sector – Latest Research
Friday, 1 June 2007
Latest research into the under representation of women leaders in the Western Australian public sector conducted by the UWA Business School's Consortium for Diversity at Work (CDW) has identified the need for a more coordinated approach as the key to increasing the number of women leaders in the public sector.
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Business School wins Two Teaching and Learning Awards
Friday, 1 June 2007
The Business School congratulates Dr Renu Burr and Dr Simone Pettigrew on winning a teaching a learning award at the recent awards announcement.
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March Graduation Ceremony Celebration
Friday, 1 June 2007
March witnessed more than 700 Business School students graduate, with more than 460 undergraduates receiving a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics.
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CEMI Celebrates Past Achievements
Friday, 1 June 2007
This month, the UWA Business School celebrates the achievements of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation (CEMI).
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Business School Campaign Update
Friday, 1 June 2007
The following is a progresss update on the Business School Campaign....
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Canola connections in China
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Collaborating with leading Chinese and Indian canola scientists in rapeseed breeding, pathology and agronomy could greatly benefit Australia’s oilseed industry.
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Telling no till tales
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Combining no tillage farming and integrated weed management (IWM) strategies can reduce graingrower reliance on herbicides and help create long term sustainable and profitable cropping practices.
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Genetic improvement value adds grain
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Improving genetics can shift grain from bulk commodity to value added opportunity, enhance profit margins and help differentiate grain products in a competitive global market place.
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Fat mums cycling together make more twins
Wednesday, 28 March 2007
Increasing feed intake and synchronising merino ewes’ ovulation could stimulate a 20 per cent increase in twin lambings and lift the 380,000 tonnes of lamb produced annually across Australia.
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Grow your own dress at UWA
Wednesday, 14 March 2007
It smells like red wine and feels like sludge when wet, but the cotton-like cellulose dress ‘grown’ at the Institute of Agriculture, University of Western Australia (UWA), fits snugly as a second skin.
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Business School graduate named a Humane Studies Fellow
Friday, 2 March 2007
Business School graduate and inaugural winner of the Sir John Monash Award, Jean-Paul Carvalho, currently pursuing his PhD in Oxford, was recently named a Humane Studies Fellow by the Institute for Human Studies in Virginia, and invited to present his work at at a Colloquium in Washington D.
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Overseas Chapters
Friday, 2 March 2007
Manila
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Graduate Management Association
Friday, 2 March 2007
Student survey results are in!
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Singapore Graduation
Friday, 2 March 2007
More than 80 graduates attended the Singapore Presentation Ceremony held in August at the Raffles City Convention Centre including 52 Bachelor of Commerce students, 27 Master of Business Administration students, three Master of Business Research students and 1 Doctor of Business Administration student.
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Executive Education Excelling on all Levels
Friday, 2 March 2007
Since joining the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance as its Director more than 18 months ago, Suellen Tapsall has witnessed significant growth in executive education with interest from corporate, government and non-profit sectors.
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Research Indicates Current Leaders Not Rated Highly
Friday, 2 March 2007
Leadership is one of the most studied, analysed and debated areas of business research, but according to DBA graduate and WA Australian Institute of Management Deputy Executive Director, Dr Shaun Ridley, our level of confidence in truly understanding leadership attributes remains low.
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New Board Appointments for UWA Business School
Friday, 2 March 2007
Mr Adrian Fini, Executive Director Development, Mirvac WA Ltd, and Mr Jimmy Wilson, President of BHP Billiton's Stainless Steel Materials customer sector group have been appointed to The UWA Business School Board of Directors.
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Successful Open Day at UWA Albany
Friday, 2 March 2007
Over 200 school students and other members of the community streamed through the UWA Albany Centre recently and discovered just what might be involved if they chose to study at university in Albany.
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Promotions and Awards
Friday, 2 March 2007
Ray da Silva Rosa was promoted to Professor within the Financial Studies discipline.
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Welcome to the first edition of eBiz for 2007 - a year which is destined to be filled with memorable highlights and milestones.
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Staff Appointments Announced
Thursday, 1 March 2007
We congratulate the following staff on their new positions at the Business School.
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BUSINESS SCHOOL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thursday, 1 March 2007
With more than half of the $25 million target raised and construction of the new building well underway for completion in early 2008, the new Business School is on the path of success.
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Latest Research Indicates Culture Similarities Significant in Tourism
Thursday, 1 March 2007
According to PhD student, Ms Siew Imm Ng; international tourists' perception of their own homeland cultural similarities with a destination, comparing things such as food, religion, language spoken, leisure activities and physical appearances, are key motivators when booking a holiday destination.
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Business School Professor Profile - Geoff Soutar Acknowledged as Leading Industry Figure
Thursday, 1 March 2007
In this edition of e-Biz, we sit down and have a cup of coffee with one of the stalwarts of the Business School and former Graduate School of Management Director, Professor Geoff Soutar.
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STUDENT NEWS
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Scholarship Deadline
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ALUMNI NEWS
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Mentoring made easy with Career Mentor Link
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EVENTS
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Advanced Notice - Senior Executive Forum
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TEACHING & LEARNING UPDATE
Thursday, 1 March 2007
One of my first tasks in 2007 as Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning (T&L) is to convene the first meeting of the new Teaching and Learning Committee.
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Welcome to the first edition of eBiz for 2007 - a year which is destined to be filled with memorable highlights and milestones.
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Graduate Management Association
Thursday, 1 March 2007
The Business School welcomes Brenna Pavey as the GMA's new President for 2007. In this edition we thought it timely to remind everyone what the GMA is all about and the exciting year ahead!
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UWA ag students simply irresistible
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
With an abundance of tertiary disciplines available, students can find it hard to choose an undergraduate degree that will set them up with exciting, fulfilling careers.
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Edible sheep shelter
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
It may seem odd that the best way for newborns to survive is for their mothers to eat their way out of house and home, but for Australia’s sheep this may help boost their flock beyond 100 million.
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Clima grows into phase three at UWA
Thursday, 15 February 2007
Innovation in legume science and technology remains the focus of the Centre for Legumes In Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA) as it moves into its third phase as a research centre within the University of Western Australia (UWA).
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The School of Civil and Resource Engineering research ranking
Thursday, 1 February 2007
The School of Civil and Resource Engineering at UWA is currently ranked 18th in the world in terms of research output in the sub-discipline of Civil Engineering, according to the Centre for Evaluation of Science and Technology.
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The Awesome Animations and Animatronics Outreach Programme
Thursday, 1 February 2007
The School of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) at UWA has made a significant contribution to WA school children’s learning through its Awesome Animations and Animatronics Outreach Programme.
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Class of 1956 - 50th Year Reunion
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Engineers from the 1956 final year who graduated in early 1957 are already planning an extended 50 year reunion in November 2007.
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Engineers Celebrating in 2006
Thursday, 1 February 2007
2006 was a year of celebrations within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
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Maths Olympiad at UWA
Thursday, 1 February 2007
On 28 October 2006, 171 Year 8 and 9 students from twenty-four WA high schools met at the UWA School of Mathematics and Statistics to compete in the eighth Western Australia Junior Mathematics Olympiad (WAJO).
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Dr Jim Gill, Australia's 2006 Civil Engineer of the Year
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Dr Jim Gill, Chief Executive of the WA Water Corporation, was awarded the 2006 Civil Engineer of the Year award by Engineers Australia on 9 November 2006. The Australia Civil Engineer of the Year award provides a high profile focus on engineering achievement and services.
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2007 The Year of Women in Engineering
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Engineers Australia has named 2007 the Year of Women in Engineering. They are planning a range of activities to educate people about engineering, the role of women in engineering and to showcase the successes and achievements of female engineers.
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2006 Premier's Early Career Achievement Award
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Mark Cassidy, Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems at UWA, was awarded the Premier’s Early Career Achievement Award on 3 November 2006.
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Love is in the air at UWA - but it smells
Thursday, 18 January 2007
Love is in the air at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and it is the good
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Climate right for change of thinking on pesticides
Thursday, 18 January 2007
A newly developed pesticide risk assessment method could determine whether climate change will increase or decrease the risk of pesticides leaching through the soil profile and contaminating ground water and the environment.
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Smoker warns of risky behaviour
Wednesday, 3 January 2007
While growing grain in WA is always a risky business, especially so this year, with the drought cutting yields and locusts threatening to cut a swathe through crops, growers also remain unsure of how best to maximise returns.
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UWA research boosting global barley breeding
Tuesday, 2 January 2007
Australia’s 6.6 million tonne barley industry would not be where it is today without a key project in WA that has more than 11,000 lines, comprising wild types, landraces, varieties and breeding lines, in its general barley collection.
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Secondary students get a taste for wine
Monday, 1 January 2007
Science and technology based agriculture will play a major role in meeting the world’s increasing demand for food, but who will become the next generation of Australian scientists?
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UWA to host major speech on cancer prevention
Sunday, 9 July 2006
The Australian pioneering researcher who developed a vaccine to safeguard women against cervical cancer will present the Sir Wallace Kyle Oration at The University of Western Australia next week.