School of Human Sciences
Discovering what it is to be human
23rd in the world for Anatomy and Physiology (QS 2023)
22nd in the world for Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2023)
Our research
Courses
Dr Margaret Loman-Hall Honours Scholarships
Scholarships are funded by a bequest from Dr Margaret Loman-Hall for the purpose of encouraging eligible students to undertake a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Human Biology), School of Human Sciences.
Each Scholarship is valued at $7,500 and comprises:
- $,6000 during the honours enrolment as a stipend
- $1,500 during the honours enrolment as a research costs allowance payable to the student’s supervisor
To be eligible for a Dr Loman-Hall Scholarship applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- Enrol in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) program in the School of Human Sciences
MLH Scholarship Regulations [PDF, 183KB]
Margaret Loman-Hall Application [PDF, 183KB]
Applications due Friday Week 2 of Semester 1
Frank Pyke Memorial Scholarship (Sport Science Honours)
Janet and Don Pyke, along with their family and friends, have donated funds to The University of Western Australia ('the University') to establish a scholarship in memory of the late Professor Frank Pyke and to honour the contribution he made to the School, the University, and sport science in Australia.
The Frank Pyke Memorial Scholarship (Sport Science Honours) provides assistance to an honours student who has demonstrated academic excellence and other outstanding achievements, abilities, leadership or community involvement in sport or exercise related activities, to complete a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree course in Sport Science, Exercise and Health at the University.
News
In a time of information overload, enigmatic philosopher Byung-Chul Han seeks the re-enchantment of the world
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Read moreA Palestinian bus crash that killed six kindergarteners represents an oppressive system - but a father's story offers hope
Nathan Thrall’s stunning book A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: a Palestine Story explores a dreadful accident, where six Palestinian kindergarteners and a teacher died in 2012 after their bus collided with a semitrailer, on the Jaba road, northeast of Jerusalem. At the book’s centre is bereaved father Abed Salama, who tragically loses his five-year-old son Milad.
Read moreAwards and achievements
The University of Western Australia has a continual roll call of awards, scholarships and prizes presented to staff and students.
Read moreCentres and groups
- BioZone
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BioZone researchers use a transdisciplinary approach to biomedical research to solve complex challenges, leading to improved patient care.
- Cardiovascular Research Group
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Our laboratory is an international leader in the development and optimisation of peripheral and cerebral vascular function assessment in humans.
As well as focusing on the function and structure of large arteries (i.e. macrovasculature), we have developed techniques to assess microvascular function and structure in vivo.
Find out more - Cell and Molecular Life Facility
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The Cell and Molecular Life Facility offers state-of-the-art technology to staff and students whose research investigates diverse insults affecting animal and human cells and tissues. Understanding how cells respond to diverse insults at the molecular level, helps to develop alternative and advanced therapeutic methods integrating latest technology.
- Centre for Sleep Science
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Research conducted at the Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia aims to identify the causes of, and investigate therapies for, poor sleep.
The Centre for Sleep Science has five bedrooms with state-of-the-art sleep recording and analysis equipment for laboratory-based research sleep studies. The Centre for Sleep Science is the base for a number of postgraduate sleep training courses offered through the University.
- Exercise and Performance Centre
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The UWA Exercise and Performance Centre (EPC) is an integrated centre offering exercise and health services using evidence-based, progressive and client centre approaches. Our aim is to promote the restoration of function or optimisation of performance in clients ranging from the general public through to elite or developing athletes and industry.
- Histology
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UWA’s Histology Laboratory produces high-quality work for teaching and research purposes within UWA departments and the general scientific community. It provides a wide range of cutting-edge services, including light and electron microscopy processing and cryostat sectioning.
- Imaging @ Science
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Our Biological Imaging Lab acquires high-resolution images and videos specialising in optical microscopy, including bright field, fluorescent and confocal microscopy to image live and fixed samples.
The lab has cutting-edge inverted and upright microscopes which support Hoffman, phase, Nomarski and fluorescent microscopy, and a wide range of conventional, digital and low-light cameras and scanners are also available.
- Paediatric Living Lab
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Drawing on clinical experience and edidence-based practice, UWA's paediatric lab provides tailored, not-for-profit exercise programs to the wider community to encourage and assist WA kids and teens with physical activity and participation.
Programs include Mini Gym, UniGym, Thriving, UniActive and iFIT.
- Psychology of Active, Healthy Living Group (PAHL)
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The UWA Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) Group was formed in 2013 by Dr Ben Jackson and Dr James Dimmock. Ben and James now act as co-Directors of the PAHL group, working with collaborators from all over the world and coordinating over a dozen graduate students based at UWA.
The guiding principle of the PAHL group is to develop rigorous, innovative, and fundable projects that make a difference to people’s lives.
The three main objectives of the group are to:
- Conduct basic (e.g., experimental) work that advances our understanding of health and physical activity
- Develop and implement sustainable and effective health promotion interventions
- Translate our research by ensuring the group’s work reaches and involves the community
Research partners
The School of Human Sciences collaborates with several partners across industry.
Body Donation Program
You can donate your body for medical research through body donation, a program run by the School of Human Sciences at UWA. Your donation allows medical students to study real human bodies, a vital educational step in the process to becoming a professional doctor or other health professional.
