What's On at UWA

In this seminar, two highly esteemed researchers Dr Joseph Ndunguru and Dr Peter Sseruwagi from the Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute, Tanzania will describe their work on the Cassava mosaic begomoviruses and whitefly which cause and carry the destructive cassava mosaic disease (CMD) (...)

The University of Western Australia's Careers Fair provides excellent opportunities for students to engage, network and meet prospective employers looking to recruit students for graduate programs, vacation work, internships and voluntary positions. From first year to final year, Undergraduate to (...)

2015 is the International Year of Soils. So what? It has frequently been said that soils are the thin skin on the land surface upon which terrestrial life depends and which acts as a buffer between the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and the biosphere, as well as representing a significant reservoir of (...)

The Gates Foundation and its Grand Challenges partners are now accepting applications for a number of programs, including its Grand Challenges Explorations initiative, which encourages innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions.

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The Telethon Kids Institute Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases invite consumers and community members to have a say on a wide range of research into childhood infectious diseases including: - Ear Health - Vaccines - Antibiotic use - Infections in pregnancy. If you have an (...)

Representatives from UWA's Exchange Partner institutions, returned students and faculty representatives will be there to tell you all about the fantastic opportunities they have available. Make sure your students come along to the Oak Lawn to check it out!

In this public lecture, Jonathan Rigg, Professor of Geography at the National University of Singapore, will argue that 'liberal resilience' plays into a growth-development-resilience 'trap' where economic growth has become a de facto synonym for development and, often, development a synonym for (...)

The 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April has already claimed the lives of more than 7,000 people with an estimated eight million people affected. The Red Cross is at the forefront of the international response, sending shelter and water and sanitation specialists, setting up (...)

In this talk, Dr Stuebler will give an overview of global Bayer crop science and crop protection research.

He will announce details of a major new research joint-venture investment with Australia

Each year The UWA Institute of Agriculture hosts a postgraduate showcase where some of UWA's best PhD students present the major highlights and outcomes of their research in agriculture and related areas. Professor Paul Johnson, UWA Vice Chancellor will give the opening address.

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Successful resumes and cover letters get put on top of the pile rather than in the bin! This seminar/lab will focus on the most important things that employers look for in the written application. You will review and learn key elements of how to:

Structure and format your resume and (...)

Do you have an interview scheduled or are your wisely preparing ahead for the opportunity? If so, join our interview skills workshop and learn the key factors to giving your best interview ever. During this practical 40 minute workshop you will learn a framework to better structure your interview (...)

Learn how to build your online professional presence so organisations seek you out. Many organisations use LinkedIn to find potential employees, some have talent searchers specifically employed to scan professional networks and poach potential employees. Learn how to stand out from the crowd and (...)

Successful resumes and cover letters get put on top of the pile rather than in the bin! This seminar/lab will focus on the most important things that employers look for in the written application. You will review and learn key elements of how to:

Structure and format your resume and (...)

JULY INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS - July 1 and 15.

Do you have an interview scheduled or are your wisely preparing ahead for the opportunity? If so, join our interview skills workshop and learn the key factors to giving your best interview ever. During this practical 40 minute workshop you will (...)

DATES for JULY Workshops - 7 July, 21 July.

Learn how to build your online professional presence so organisations seek you out . Many organisations use LinkedIn to find potential employees, some have talent searchers specifically employed to scan professional networks and poach potential (...)

Demand for protein is likely to increase as global incomes rise. What does Australia need to do to maintain its competitive export market? This year's Industry Forum will discuss the outlook for global demand for red meat and Australia's role in supplying it.

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Professor Hans Lambers, School of Plant Biology, UWA, will highlight the importance of maintaining Perth's biodiversity through our gardens and verges. South-western Australia is a global biodiversity hotspot, where the greatest plant diversity is found on the most severely phosphorus-impoverished (...)

Come and hear from EY as we run you through what employers look for in your CV, application forms, interviews, group activities etc. Tips will also be given as to what you can get involved in whilst at university to increase your employability.

There will also be plenty of time at the (...)

It is not essential to have a business degree to work in the commercial world. It is important to have commercial awareness.

KPMG will give you an understanding of what it is, why it is important when applying for jobs and how you can improve it.

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