University of Western Australia
UWA’s student satirists stay sharp as fundraising tradition rounds on 95 years
Now in its 95th year, UWA’s annual satirical newspaper PROSH has raised more than $2 million for charity.
- Holly Thompson
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The WA university courses costing students more than $250,000
The fees paid by international students are up to seven-times that of domestic students, Commonwealth government data shows.
- Holly Thompson
A decade ago, our view of the universe changed completely. And this WA scientist was there for it
It has been 10 years since the discovery of gravitational waves, which were eventually traced back to a merger of two black holes 1.3 billion years ago.
- Cameron Myles
Rare trapdoor spider discovered on WA scientist’s doorstep
Although cutely called the citrine trapdoor for its small size, glossy sheen and bright orange or yellow gem-like appearance, Teyl luculentus hadn’t been sighted in three decades.
- John Kidman
The radical Australian experiments forcing the world to confront the ethics of life
From pig wings and lab-grown meat to mini-brains that make music, Perth has become a hub where art and science collide, raising profound ethical questions about what it means to be alive.
- Carla Hildebrandt
‘Sleepy city’ no more? Investors look west as ECU Perth prepares to open
Investors are increasingly looking west to build new student accommodation as the new campus gives businesses hope it represents a wake-up call for the city.
- Holly Thompson
WA university vice chancellor joins ‘million-dollar club’
Another vice chancellor at a WA university has increased their salary and now joins the “million-dollar club”, according to the latest annual reports. .
- Holly Thompson
Out of this world: What’s drawing Earth’s best space minds to WA
The state government has pumped $25 million into the WA research centre helping to build the world’s largest telescope.
- Claire Ottaviano
The WA university executives paid more than our state premier
A new report has revealed university executives’ pay, as union figures raise concerns over a lack of scrutiny of those in the top jobs.
- Holly Thompson
WA’s sandstone university records worst global ranking in a decade
Seventeen Australian universities tumbled in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025 – seven of which experienced their worst performances since 2016.
- Holly Thompson