💜ORCHID Healthy mums, healthy bubs. ORCHID has improved gestational diabetes testing in regional WA & helped Aboriginal women access culturally safe care, supporting healthier pregnancies & growing families. READ tinyurl.com/8jdt5mfd #UniResearchChangesLives @DiabetesAus

Hey Perth, thanks for joining us at Raising the Bar #RTBPerth 2026 🙌 🍻. Another sellout yr. Hope you enjoyed the night and learned something new! If you missed out, catch up via the podcasts, out in the next couple of weeks. Search ‘Raising the Bar Perth’ @uwanews @RTBEvent

🧠 Craig Cumming talk: What if mental health outcomes require us to rethink the system, not just treat the symptoms. Pirate Life Bar #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBEvent

🤫 Paul Maginn talk: What can online viewing habits reveal about Australians? Universal Bar #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBevent @Planographer

💊 Danny Green talk: Weight-loss drugs are transforming obesity treatment, but could losing weight come with an unexpected cost? The Aviary #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBevent

💉 Katie Attwell talk: What happens when government actions undermine vaccination, and what can we learn from the US experience? Lil’s Hideout #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBEvent

👀 🧐 Ronnie Das talk: As AI becomes more convincing, knowing why is fake or real plus matter more than ever. Universal Bar #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBEvent

⚖️ Hilde Tubex talk: Are prisons achieving what we need them to, or is it time to rethink how and when we use them? Pirate Life Bar #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBEvent

🌊 Abbie Rogers talk: as WA’s coastline changes, should we fight the forces of nature or learn to work with them? The Shoe #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBevent

🧠 🦻 Kristin Barry talk: What happens when the brain requires itself and changes the way we experience the world. Lil’s Hideout #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBEvent

🐝 🍯 Kate Hammer takes us through the sweet, sticky and powerful science behind the antibacterial properties of honey. The Aviary #RTBPerth @uwanews @RTBevent

We're almost ready to start Raising the Bar 2026 #RTBPerth 🍺 A chance to hear about the challenges facing WA and beyond, and what UWA researchers are solving these. 🧐 @uwanews @RTBEvent

👁️Support research into age related macular degeneration at UWA Eye Health Centre and @LionsEyeInstAus Eligible participants aged 50+ can take part in a 90 minute study visit in Nedlands & receive a $50 gift card See below or email [email protected] or call 6488 4485

🧠Ronnie Das’s talk at Raising the Bar Perth exploring deep fake is now sold out, but there are still opportunities to join the conversation Tix avail for other @uwanews speakers bringing research and ideas into the heart of Perth. 👉 rtbevent.com/rtb-perth-2026

🔬🍻 Research meets the community at #RaisingTheBar Perth 2026. On Tues 27 October, between 5.30-8pm, attend a one of the 10 free talks across 5 Perth bars and hear researchers share ideas tackling real world challenges. 🎟️ rtbevent.com/rtb-perth-2026 Hurry! Tickets selling fast

🎉Congrats to Prof Kevin Pfleger on being a new Fellow of @AAHMS_health This distinguished recognition highlights the impact of his contributions to health / medical research & to improving lives & advancing healthcare outcomes for communities across Australia & beyond

🎉Congrats to Prof Peter Richmond on being inducted as a Fellow of @AAHMS_health This recognition reflects his dedication to advancing knowledge through research & highlights the positive impact his work continues to have across the community, industry & broader research sector.

📸 Research led by Dr Dani Barrington & collaborators empowered 13 residents in Khayelitsha to document their experiences of sanitation through Photovoice. The project contributed to research & service improvements. 🔗journals.plos.org/water/arti…

Women in Science: Coffee & Chat with Kate Kirwin 22nd Oct, 10.30am, Forrest Hall 🎫 tinyurl.com/49rb5s7e Meet Kate Kirwin (Founder, She Codes & 2024 WA Young Austn of the Year) who will share her journey as a tech entrepreneur, community leader & advocate for women in STEM

🎉Congrats Dr Amelia Harray on winning FameLab Australia 2026 with her talk: 'You are what you eat it out of' - exploring whether reducing our exposure to plastics through diet & lifestyle changes could improve health Amelia will represent Australia in FameLab Internatl in Dec.

🦸‍♂️ Happy Research Administrators' Day! Not all superheroes wear lab coats. Some work behind the scenes helping research, funding applications & partnerships succeed✨ Thank you UWA research administrators for helping turn big ideas into impact 💙💛 #ResearchAdministratorsDay