Astronomers turn up the heavy metal to shed light on star formation
October 6, 2020Astronomers from The University of Western Australia’s node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a new way to study star formation in galaxies from the dawn of time to today.
Professor Steven Tingay joint winner in Premier’s Science Awards 2020
September 30, 2020John Curtin Distinguished Professor Steven Tingay has been named joint Scientist of the Year at the 2020 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards.
Australia affirms role in world’s largest telescope
September 29, 2020Australia is the fourth country to complete its national process of ratification, joining the Netherlands, Italy and fellow SKA telescope host country South Africa.
AstroQuest a finalist in the Eureka Prizes
September 29, 2020AstroQuest has been selected as a finalist in the 2020 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
Vale Prof Nichi D’Amico
September 17, 2020We were saddened to learn of the untimely and sudden death of Professor Nichi D'Amico, a renowned astronomer and long-time supporter of the SKA.
Vale Prof Govind Swarup
September 9, 2020We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Professor Govind Swarup, a valued colleague and pioneering radio astronomer. Professor Govind Swarup, a torch-bearer for building scientific capacity in independent India, passed away in Pune on 7 September 2020 after a short illness.
