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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.

UWA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson, himself a leading agricultural scientist, said that the University was held in high regard for its agricultural expertise.

“Our University has been supporting agricultural industries across Australia since its establishment nearly 100 years ago,” Professor Robson said.  “Our high standing is an important reflection of the significance of agricultural teaching and research at UWA.”

Dean of the Faculties of Science, Winthrop Professor Tony O’Donnell, said: “UWA’s contribution to international efforts to combat climate change, in identifying and dealing with land and water management, herbicide resistance, the development of drought-resistant and salt-tolerant plants, in sustainability and the efficiency of agricultural and animal production and in plant energy biology are fundamental to feeding the world and the survival of our planet.”

In the field of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology, the University was ranked in the top 51-75 Universities in the world.

“UWA’s medical faculty is also highly-regarded and consistently ranks among the world’s top 100.  Our University aims to be among the Top 50 universities in the world by 2050 and it is continuing to build its expertise and reputation in support of that goal,” Professor Robson said.

The University has moved into 112th place overall in the international rankings, cementing its place as one of Australia’s leading universities.

Media references

Winthrop Professor Tony O’Donnell (Dean, Faculties of Science, UWA) (+61 8)  6488 8703
Winthrop Professor Kadambot Siddique (Director, UWA Institute (+61 8)  6488 7012
of Agriculture)
Janine MacDonald (UWA Public Affairs) (+61 8)  6488 5563  /  (+61 4) 32 637 716