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Locality: Perth, Western Australia

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25.01.2022 The SCOM3319 Exhibitions and Interpretation students made an online exhibition this semester that relates to their experiences of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out a bit more about the context for the exhibition check out the short video below To see the exhibition visit https://bit.ly/2ZEdir0 "2020 Visions (This Too Shall Pass)" was produced in collaboration with the UWA Cultural Precinct, Clarke Earth Science Museum UWA, and the UWA School of Biological Sciences

23.01.2022 Were thrilled to have our first group of agriculture students from Nagoya University on campus, as part of our joint PhD program - ow.ly/lcS350Ac30X

22.01.2022 Were very much looking forward to seeing you all back on campus for Semester 2. Dont forget to carry your Campus Card with you, as part of a health and safety requirement youll need it to gain access to buildings

22.01.2022 The Student Experience Survey is open! Share your thoughts on the different aspects of your student experience, from course offerings to our teaching and learning. Youll go into the weekly draw for the chance to win a $1,000 VISA gift card, and be entered into the total prize draw valued at $32,000! Check your emails for a survey link from QILT.

21.01.2022 Join some of our best academics next week at TRANSFORMERS Virtual STEM Careers Forum 3 - 7 August. Visit for info and links to registration: https://www.stawa.net//transformers-virtual-stem-careers/

21.01.2022 Weve transformed our 2020 Open Day to an all-digital experience! If you or someone you know is considering undergraduate study for next year register at the link below

21.01.2022 Are you interested in going on exchange to China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan or South Korea in Semester 2 2021? To help you get there, Westpac's Asian Exchange Scholarship provides you with $12,250 to support up to two semesters of study in Asia. The scholarship is designed to develop Asia-capable leaders who can actively contribute to Australia's success in Asia. It includes an immersive leadership development program and access to influencers in Australia-Asia organisations. Find out more and apply: www.uwa.edu.au/asian-exchange

20.01.2022 Students in Science, Tech, Engineering, and Maths, we need you! Science Caf is an annual, National Science Week event in Winthrop Hall for year 10 students interested in STEM careers. The event is coordinated by Scitech with the support of UWA. This year, students from 30 WA high schools have been invited to network with over 60 of Western Australias top science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals and UWA undergraduate STEM students over morning... and afternoon tea respectively. In the morning, groups of eight students talk to STEM professionals about careers, and in the afternoon, they talk to you undergraduate STEM students about the journey beyond high school towards a STEM career. Whats in it for you? Free afternoon tea! and a sense of fulfillment from sharing your passion, journey, ambitions, and advice with the next generation of STEM students! There will also be a short speech from a UWA STEM undergraduate student. When and Where? Thursday, 27 August, 2020 (Week 5) 12pm 2pm Winthrop Hall If you are available to volunteer, please register your interest: https://bit.ly/ScienceCafeUndergraduates At present we are hoping to run this event similarly to previous years, however we will reassess the format, size and continuance of the event based on prevailing government advice applicable closer to the date. If you have any question, feel free to send them through to [email protected]

20.01.2022 Originally from Toowoomba, Queensland, Grace followed her supervisor, Dr Talitha Santini, over to the west coast to complete her PhD in Environmental Science at UWA. Together, along with fellow PhD student Golam Taki, they are working to transform bauxite ore residue a by-product of aluminium production into a soil to host vegetation.

20.01.2022 Happy belated birthday to the worlds happiest animal #QuokkaBirthday Dr Parwinder Kaur who leads the DNA Zoo project in Australia delivered the best present of them all mapping the marsupials genome to protect their survival. Rottnest Island, Western Australia https://bit.ly/3hRhv26

19.01.2022 TEDxUWA is presenting TEDxUWASalon: Little Grey Cells to showcase a few researchers that are doing spectacular work in scientific research . Topics will range from advancements in epigenome engineering to the physiology of lactation. Find out more below

18.01.2022 Scientists from The UWA Oceans Institute The University of Western Australia have partnered with Indigenous rangers in Shark Bay to develop a seagrass restoration program that combines traditional ecological knowledge with genetically informed science.

17.01.2022 Take a sneak peek at the new home of our School of Indigenous Studies, Bilya Marlee, meaning River of the Swan

16.01.2022 People are at the heart of every organisation. Gain advanced skills in integrating Psychology and Business to enhance the workplace with our new online course. Applications for semester 2 close 23 July. https://www.uwa.edu.au//graduate-certificate-in-business-p

12.01.2022 The official photos are in! Here are our twelve UWA Rising Stars 2020, who we are incredibly proud of after their big night last night. They each had 3 minutes to present their research in every day terminology to inspire and win over the crowd. The top three presenters were awarded with prize money to further their research. They really showed off the exciting and innovative research taking place in our Faculty. A very big thank you to everyone who attended the event and a special thank you to the donors of the Rising Stars Fund. With your generosity we are able to support the amazing Rising Stars of the future

12.01.2022 For National Science Week were celebrating the experts from our Oceans Institute who are innovating to protect the future of our beautiful oceans.

11.01.2022 Join Dr Parwinder Kaur for this UWA Virtual Masterclass. Agricultural Biotechnology and Feeding the Future - Breaking Barriers: From conventional to next generation genetics Wednesday 15 July, 2pmAWST... Register: https://bit.ly/3giUKmv See more

11.01.2022 Are you a new Science student? Check out UWA Science Union to connect with current students and ensure you have the best time at UWA. Dont hesitate to reach out. UWA Science Union is looking forward to meeting you and help you navigate through uni life.

10.01.2022 Looking for participants to aid our research Hormonal changes across different phases of the menstrual cycle may lead to changes in body composition. The most commonly used measurement techniques e.g. DXA may be impacted by these changes. We are trialling a new technique that uses ultrasound to measure the fat layer below the skin. Were recruiting female participants that are:... 18 36 years old BMI = 18.5 24.9 Physically active Regularly occurring menstrual cycles (21 35 days) Participants will receive a detailed full body composition assessment. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Mr Julian Ong or Dr Grant Landers: [email protected] [email protected]

10.01.2022 Friends of the Grounds UWA is holding their biannual plant sale on October 8-9 at UWAs Taxonomic Gardens (near Barry J Marshall Library/Faculty of Science Building) They will be selling a wide range of herbs, succulents, flowering plants and more!

08.01.2022 Are you thinking about postgrad study? Not sure what course is right for you, or what careers a postgrad qualification could lead to? UWAs Study Postgrad Info Series will be held virtually on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September, 5-8:30pm. Hear from postgrad course coordinators, current students and graduates, and have all your questions answered. See a selection of our info sessions below or register at https://bit.ly/3m4RJdq

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Harvey Millar who has been awarded a prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship for his work to understand the processes and genes that regulate synthesis and degradation of proteins in wheat/barley plants to benefit Australias grain industries https://bit.ly/3gzjkzP

06.01.2022 A study conducted by a team of sport science researchers at UWA has found that the benefit and physical gain people experience from particular types of exercise routines such as endurance or resistance training is more dependent on environmental factors such as lifestyle and diet rather than genetics. Winthrop Professor Daniel Green from the School of Human Sciences said the study examined how 42 pairs of identical and fraternal twins responded to two different exercise modes during a nine-month period.

04.01.2022 Every year for the past 4 years Dr Deirdre Gleeson from The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment has brought the Grade 6 class from St Pius X Catholic Pri...mary School to visit and experience exciting Science Experiments! This is just another very happy class - inspired to be our next generation of Scientists The University of Western Australia UWA Faculty of Science

04.01.2022 If you are undertaking research in 2021 into identifying, managing and the conservation of World Heritage areas in Western Australia (Ningaloo, Shark Bay, Purnululu, recently nominated Murujuga) then why not apply for the Keiran McNamara World Heritage PhD Top-up scholarship? The scholarship provides $25,000 per annum and comprises a top-up stipend of $10,000 and an allowance of $15,000 for PhD research expenses at one of WAs universities, including UWA. Applications are now open for the Keiran McNamara World Heritage PhD Top-up scholarship. Scholarship closes Oct 31. More info: https://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/search

04.01.2022 Our STEM disciplines are ranking high once again in the annual Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

04.01.2022 Register for our Study Postgrad Info Series and gain access to dedicated postgrad information webinars taking place 5pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September. Learn about your study options, have all your questions answered and chat with our passionate academics, student support staff, graduates and postgrad students. Sign up and start exploring events today - https://bit.ly/3m4RJdq Check out some of the sessions below

03.01.2022 Five leading academics and three students from The University of Western Australia have been announced as finalists in the 2020 Premiers Science Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the Western Australian science community. Professor Wendy Erber from UWAs School of Medicine, Professor Ryan Lister from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology and Professor Eric May from the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences were among the finalists in the Scientist of the Year category https://www.uwa.edu.au//UWA-finalists-announced-in-Premier

03.01.2022 Do you have big ideas and the ambition to bring them to life? Applications are now open for the 2021 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships. These powerful development scholarships will invest up to $120,000 over 2-3 years into your postgraduate study and shape your leadership skills far beyond your expectations. If you want to learn more, join the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship information session on Tuesday, 21 July to hear from past recipients and get tips on your applic...ation. Register for the Information Session: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/9124178903204675344 Find out more and apply: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au//westpac-future-leaders-schola

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Charmaine Hee who has been awarded this years Ezio Rizzardo Polymer Scholarship. The scholarship will enable Charmaine, to pursue cross-disciplinary polymer science projects with industry leaders and academics from around the globe and inspire the next generation of students through outreach activities. https://bit.ly/2XMvUVk

01.01.2022 The Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA) is hosting sessions all week to educate students about careers in STEM in their TRANSFORMERS Virtual STEM Careers Forum. The UWA Faculty of Science has two sessions daily that will cover study areas of Human Sciences, Science Communication Earth Science, Environmental Science and Management, Molecular Sciences, Psychological Science and Biological Sciences. Todays session at 4pm will provide a snapshot of study pathways into UWA and updates to 2021 courses. In this live session well talk about study opportunities and options plus youll have the chance to ask questions! Register here - https://uwa.zoom.us/webi/register/WN_MLUvvNMnTgOQ26R84DZPPw

01.01.2022 Calling all UWA students with an interest in the business and resources. Join us at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 17 November for the WA Business News Success and Leadership breakfast with Tom O’Leary, UWA Law School alumni and managing director of Iluka Resources. The event is free for UWA students, but spaces are limited so if you’re keen to take your education beyond the books (and enjoy a free breakfast while you’re at it). ... Register ASAP: bit.ly/2GsJub0

01.01.2022 Dr Archa Fox The University of Western Australia takes a look at Australia's capacity to make clinical-grade COVID-19 mRNA vaccines locally, and what other options are available to secure the doses that may be required. UWA Faculty of Science