What's On at UWA

In the 1960s, Australia made a significant contribution to the first International Indian Ocean Expedition. Now, nearly six decades later, a second Expedition is underway, and in May 2019 a multi-institutional team of 30 oceanographers will head offshore from Fremantle with the Australian Research (...)

In this modern age of rapid growth and a lack of concern for the social impact that organisations have, it's critical that we take a step back and examine how emerging cities can grow sustainable communities without everyone hating each other. Join our speakers to learn more about the unique (...)

Join Alison Lullfitz and Ellen Hickman as they outline their findings from their recently completed PhD research. Ms Lullfitz explored vegetation responses to Noongar land management practices in old and young landscapes in southwestern Australia. Ms Hickman created botanical illustrations to (...)

UWA Conservatorium of Music is proud to present Western Australia’s brightest young guitarists on their fourth annual tour of WA’s South West and Great Southern. Among Australia’s most active guitar programs, the concert will feature UWA Conservatorium of Music students and alumni. The highly (...)

Do you feel confident to support students who have experienced sexual violence? Do you know how to best respond and where to refer the person for support if needed?

Developed in collaboration with higher education experts and service providers, Responding to Disclosures of Sexual (...)

Join Alison Lullfitz and Ellen Hickman as they outline the findings from their recently completed PhD research. Alison explored vegetation responses to Noongar land management practices in old and young landscapes of southwestern Australia. Ellen created botanical illustrations to reveal new plan (...)

‘Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited’. Australian walking track grading system. Dr Peter Twigg argues Aboriginal tourism ventures and proposals should be understood as more than exciting new leisure, recreation or (...)

The Great Southern Science Council and the UWA Wave Energy Research Centre present this half-day multi-disciplinary forum about the research to develop renewable wave energy in the region, with optional coastal fieldtrip.

Speaker line-up:

Professor Jessica Meeuwig, UWA Perth / (...)

The Great Southern Speaker Series is delighted to host Professor Fiona Wood for a special presentation during National Science Week. Professor Wood is one of Australia’s most innovative and respected surgeons and researchers. A highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon and world’s (...)

Wave Energy Converters promise sustainable energy from the oceans but demand innovation in oceanography, hydrodynamics and geotechnical engineering. Join the UWA Wave Energy Research Centre in the new Albany headquarters to learn more and 3D print your own WEC design – and test it in the wave (...)

Info Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what life as a UWA student in Albany has to offer. Staff and students will share course advice, general information and their experiences of studying and working in Albany. You can find out about entry requirements, study options and (...)

This workshop will look at research on western ringtail possums as well as a new citizen science app for monitoring all possums and gliders in Australia. Learn about the new easy to use tool for sharing sightings of possums in your gardens or the local park.This possum and glider citizen science (...)

Join seven experts and they discuss conservation, biodiversity and landscapes, particularly granite outcrops and the role of First Peoples in sustainability. This is an information conversation with international colleagues who will share their thoughts, initiatives and hopes for science-based (...)

Albany Community Hospice has been providing palliative care to patients in the Great Southern for 30 years. Over that time, there has been a rich history of people, places, ideas and commitment - all bringing us to the current story of the new 8 bed Hospice. This lecture will entwine the local (...)

Meet representatives from all the WA universities to learn more about course and entry requirements, student life and support services accommodation and student exchange opportunities.

A stimulating evening with renowned science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams and others on the theme of science, climate action and the biodiversity crisis. Robyn Williams has presented RN’s The Science Show and Ockham’s Razor for over 40 years. A fascinating and engaging presenter, he (...)

There is enough energy to power about 1 billion homes from the waves that hit all coasts around the world every day. Not all of it can be practically harnessed, but even a small proportion would mean a lot for the security of our energy supply. Compared to solar and wind, wave energy has not had (...)

The Einstein-First Project teaches the fundamental concepts of modern physics to school students and works to improve STEM involvement in the classroom. The Einstein-First project began by developing innovative methods for teaching school age children the concepts of Einsteinian physics – curved (...)

Info Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what life as a UWA student in Albany has to offer. Staff and students will share course advice, general information and their experiences of studying and working in Albany. You can find out about entry requirements, study options and (...)