Latest University of Western Australia News

Giant galactic explosion exposes galaxy pollution in action
We mapped a massive explosion in space, showing how galaxies ‘pollute’ the cosmos
Bunbury Offshore Wind – Online Information Session
Things that go buzz in the night – our global study found there really are more insects out after dark
OzGrav 2.0: A new era of astrophysics launched at Swinburne
$2.5M Medical Research Future Fund grant to study recurrent wheeze in preschoolers
Study Unearths Survival Strategies Of Root Systems
The big dry: forests and shrublands are dying in parched Western Australia
New Species Of Ant Found Pottering Under Pilbara
The heat is on: what we know about why ocean temperatures keep smashing records
Participants needed as study seeks to unlock urban appetites
New Study To Help Australias Social Economy Thrive
Dr Belinda Guo is developing a new test that could provide answers for cancer patients
Funding Gives Plants In Space Growth Boost
UK-US-Australia collaboration scales plant growth in preparation for space exploration
Youth Water Polo Making Splash In WA In 2025
Corals Can Bounce Back After Heatwaves
Historic grant to improve intersex people’s health and wellbeing
La Trobe University Helping To Grow Plants On Moon
Rigid decision-making practices might be hurting conscientious employees
The National Autism Strategy is urgently needed. Does the government’s new draft do enough to help those in crisis?
Plants to be grown on the moon when humans return
Galaxies get more chaotic as they age
Ian Constable Research Fellow Appointed
Regional environment behind recent terror attacks will likely support extreme groups
Hotspots and cooler spots: Variable rates of flatback turtles hatching on WA’s Pilbara beaches
NSW may end its COVID vaccine mandate for health workers. That doesn’t mean it was a bad idea in the first place
These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late
Assange wins legal lifeline against extradition to the US – but there’s a sting in the tail
Artefacts reveal time-capsule of Aboriginal occupation of Barrow Island
We have revealed a unique time capsule of Australia’s first coastal people from 50,000 years ago
‘Don’t buy your kids a car’: young drivers with own cars in more crashes
Commonwealth Bank Executive Leadership Team Update 22 March
New funding to investigate causes of high blood pressure and heart disease
Study Shines New Light On Immune Response
Dung dynasty – the plant boosting powers of beetle recyclers
Thomas Davies 2024 grant to support nine marine, soil and plant researchers
Even far from the ocean, Australia’s drylands are riddled with salty groundwater. What can land managers do?
Policy guru to outline roadmap to a more sustainable future
Magpies Under Siege From Climate And Man-made Noise
Groundwater Refill Waning As WA’s Climate Dries
New Leadership At Helm Of WA’s Astronomy Research Team
Improving Women’s Fertility Choices
Premier’s Science Awards spotlight scientific excellence
Is Art At Heart Of International Day Of Happiness?
Hope For Treating Sleep Disorders, No Pills Required
Australian reproductive biotechnology company Memphasys enhances board with appointment of Michael Atkins as Non-Executive Director
Trial Finds New Bladder Cancer Treatment Safe 13 March