What's On at UWA

Spring Fair is back again for 2018. Enjoy the entertainment, sample produce from our vendors and sit back and soak in the atmosphere. Lots of activities to keep the kids happy and plenty of stalls to pick up gifts or something to snack.

It's important for researchers to understand their rights before entering into publishing agreements. This session, run by UWA's Copyright Librarian, will explore the rights that researchers have as authors, and will highlight some of the common publisher agreement terms to be aware of.

Ally Workshops are open to any staff member or student who wishes to better understand the issues and needs of LBGTIQA+ staff and students, and is considering becoming an Ally.

This workshop aims to raise awareness of the life experience, issues and needs of LGBTIQA+ staff and students, with a particular focus on lived experiences in work or study on campus. Participants who complete the workshop can elect to become part of the Ally Network and help contribute to a visibly supportive culture on campus.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

- Develop a better understanding of LBTIQA+ people, issues, and cultures

- Reflect upon their own behavior, sensitivities, and understanding in relation to LBGTIQA+ people

- Explore the process of becoming an Ally, and

- Become familiar with practical issues concerning the Ally Network, how it functions, and the role of an Ally

This workshop includes group and individual exercises, video clips, role plays, panel of members from the LGBTIQA+ community.

Please register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uwa-ally-training-tickets-50582338135

A great step forward for the women and babies of W.A. was the founding, over a hundred years ago, of the King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. The need for a dedicated maternity hospital for poor women and a specialist women’s hospital was vigorously supported by leading women activists including Edith Cowan. Between 1916 and 2016 ‘King Eddies’ would grow to become the sophisticated modern hospital it is today, and one the most important and loved institutions in Perth.

Husband and wife team Jennie and Bevan Carter, who have both made a notable contribution to documenting the lives of Western Australians, will discuss their recent book on the history of King Edward Memorial Hospital.

In their talk ‘Considerable travail’ - 100 years of WA’s premier women’s hospital, they will track the history and evolution of KEMH, explore the crucial importance of activist women in its establishment as a training hospital, briefly look at the role it played as part of the University of Western Australia’s Medical School, and conclude with an examination of the greater community involvement in its services from the late 20th century. On the way they will include some of the fascinating stories of those who shaped King Eddie’s into the institution it is today.

Partners in Historical Research and Publication services, Jennie and Bevan are the authors, individually and together, of several books on aspects of West Australian history including Settlement to City: a history of the Armidale district and its people and most recently King Eddie’s: a history of Western Australia’s premier women’s hospital 1916-2016 published by the KEMH Alumni.

Jennie, who has qualifications in history and archives management, became archives manager at the Battye Library of West Australian History in 1998, then Library Director from 2005 to 2007. She retired from the State Library in 2008. Bevan, with Science and Education degrees and qualifications in Computing, has taught at TAFE and high schools and was mayor of Bassendean from 1997 to 2001 and from 2003 to 2005 President of the WA Genealogical Society. In retirement his interest is in environmental, family and local history and he has published several works. RSVP: Kathryn Maingard – [email protected] or 08 6488 2356

Members: Free, Guests: $5 donation

The aim of this course is to introduce you to basic statistics. It will cover descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations); data exploration; basic categorical data analysis; simple linear regression and basic analysis of variance (ANOVA). The statistical package SPSS will be used to illustrate the ideas demonstrated. The course will be held in a computer laboratory allowing participants to immediately apply the material covered through a series of practical examples.

Enroll at: http://www.cas.maths.uwa.edu.au/courses/intro-stats/

Profiles in the UWA Profiles and Research Repository are now the sole, authorised public profiles for UWA staff. They enable access to comprehensive and up to date information about UWA academic research, teaching activities, professional expertise and outputs. Find out about the features of the Repository and ensure your profile is working for you.

Contemporary work from Fine Arts, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture students and BIM students.

R is a free and extremely powerful language and software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. This course is designed for those who have no experience with R, but have a basic understanding of statistics. Those without this knowledge are encouraged to attend the Introductory Statistics course first.

Enroll at: http://www.cas.maths.uwa.edu.au/courses/rbasics

Celebrating the opening of the Sarich Neuroscience Research Institute building - and the new era in clinical neuroscience that it heralds - the annual Symposium of Western Australian Neuroscience (SWAN) will be a major event in 2018. Australian and international guest speakers as well as Western Australian scientists and clinical scientists will be featured. The conference will include two 3 Minute Thesis competitions for neuroscience PhD students from across Western Australia. Although the Sarich Institute provides the catalyst, the aim of the conference is to celebrate Western Australian neuroscience in its totality by involving researchers and students from all of the state's leading neuroscience research organisations.

The Symposium will be held on the 29th – 30th of November and includes public lectures, a heavily subsidised conference dinner on the 29th and an early career researcher event. Registration is free but essential for catering purposes at https://goo.gl/forms/KKjsew2B80Wi6V602 Abstract submission for student 3 minute thesis and posters required by 26th October to [email protected]. There are no specific formatting requirements for the abstract other than one page limit.

Ally Workshops are open to any staff member or student who wishes to better understand the issues and needs of LBGTIQA+ staff and students, and is considering becoming an Ally.

This workshop aims to raise awareness of the life experience, issues and needs of LGBTIQA+ staff and students, with a particular focus on lived experiences in work or study on campus. Participants who complete the workshop can elect to become part of the Ally Network and help contribute to a visibly supportive culture on campus.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

- Develop a better understanding of LBTIQA+ people, issues, and cultures

- Reflect upon their own behavior, sensitivities, and understanding in relation to LBGTIQA+ people

- Explore the process of becoming an Ally, and

- Become familiar with practical issues concerning the Ally Network, how it functions, and the role of an Ally

This workshop includes group and individual exercises, video clips, role plays, panel of members from the LGBTIQA+ community.

Please register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uwa-ally-training-tickets-50582541744

Held on Whitfeld Court against the magnificent backdrop of Winthrop Hall, the UWA Christmas Concert will feature all your favourite Christmas classics and carols performed by acclaimed staff and students from the UWA Conservatorium of Music.

There will be plenty of fun for all the family with Santa making an appearance on the night.

Pack a picnic or enjoy a delicious treat from one of the local food trucks (Rancho Sombrero Tex-Mex, The Spanish Casa or Tim's Ice Creams) and join us for a fun-filled evening of music!

FREE entry - suitable for all ages

We welcome guests from 6pm. Concert starts 7pm and finishes by 8.45pm Please bring something to sit on (tall chairs only permitted on the grass bank).

Language and cultural escapade. Daily French classes - 1,5 h, 4 days a week for three weeks. Guided (or self guided) historical tours of Paris. A month accommodation in the centre of Paris in fully furnished, equipped studios in the wonderful Centre International des Récollets.

Grammar does matter! With a few tweaks you will improve your writing, whether it’s for work, study, a blog or personal correspondence. Linguist Daniel Midgley presents a fun and easy crash course in English grammar. Learn the skills not taught at school but expected in four weekly, 2 hour sessions.

All SESA students are required to register with staff prior to attending the SESA International Session. SESA staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

This session is important for all undergraduate and postgraduate international students to ensure that you have received additional information to assist you in meeting the requirements of your course and discover the support and services available to international students.

This session is important for all undergraduate and postgraduate SESA students to ensure that you have received additional information to assist you in meeting the requirements of your course.

Get the best start to your studies by attending this session hosted by your Faculty student experience team. You will find out everything you need to know to assist you in the transition to UWA and to be a successful student. You will have the opportunity to hear from Academics and current students about how to make the most of your time whilst studying at UWA.

Prior to these activities you will be reconnected with your UniMentor group.

All new students are strongly encouraged to attend this session to get you started at UWA. The session provides you with key information and activities to get you connected to UWA online resources, study and social supports and provides a taste of what to expect during your time at UWA. If you have any burning questions, this is where you can ask them.

These short information sessions will give you the opportunity to meet our amazing academic staff and find out more about the majors which we offer here at UWA. This is your chance to get a taste of what to expect in your first year of University and be inspired by the wide range of possibilities on offer at UWA!

Forming good study habits is the key to studying effectively. In this workshop you will learn how to apply active learning skills and develop your own study strategies.

Please note: this workshop is open only to current UWA students. Registration is free, required and available through eventbrite.

Check out www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.au for other academic skills services, workshops and resources for UWA students.