What's On at UWA

Traditional Chinese Painting has many distinctively different styles. This practical introductory course to Chinese painting will introduce these styles including Impressionistic and Fine painting, Scenery, Flower and Birds and People. Course Fee-- 219.00 (includes GST) Time-- Mondays 6.30-8.30pm (7 (...)

This paper considers the example of men accused of witchcraft to examine the issue of negative early modern English masculinities. It outlines a series of gendered notions which could be applied to men and their behaviour, and suggests some of the cultural work such negative masculine (...)

In 1794 the Welsh-speaking artist Edward Pugh (1763-1813), the son of a country barber, published in London a series of six engravings of the area around his home town Ruthin in Denbighshire. By focussing on one, the image of a tract of common land on the Flintshire-Denbighshire border, this (...)

Ranging from economic history to literary and artistic representation, this multi-disciplinary conference examines the topic of poverty and the poor from the early medieval period to 1800.

This unit introduces the principles of essential human nutrition with applications to public health.

The unit will provide students with a basic introduction to food and nutrition as well as applications to public health. Applied topics include nutrition for different life stages; (...)

The 21st century presents the greatest challenges and opportunities ever faced by humankind. Massive changes are expected in technology, economies, ecologies, human values and wellbeing. How do we understand and prepare for such changes; this is the stuff of Education for World Futures. Professor (...)

Students gain an understanding of the cultural definition of the concept of health and 'wellbeing' as described in the holistic health model; understand the origins of ill health in Aboriginal people; and can apply approaches to redress some of the health inequalities Aboriginal people face.

University Organist Annette Goerke, who studied with Marie-Claire Alain in Paris, is one of Australia’s finest exponents of French organ music, the works of Olivier Messiaen’s in particular. Hear the magnificient newly refurbished McGillivray organ in a program to include works by Franck, Mulet (...)

Shamini Flint, ex-lawyer, stay-at-home mum, environmental activist and writer will explain why she believes that crime fiction is a great prism through which to explore the tensions (as well as the food and the beer!) within modern Asian society. Join Shamini and Inspector Singh ("It's (...)

"The Matter of Makira: Conquest, 'Cargo' Talk, and the gendering of Peoples in Medieval Europe and Neo-colonial Melanesia".

Sufism remains a significant form of Islamic identity in Pakistan. While militants attempt to introduce harsher interpretations of Islam, the sufi tradition and sufi poetry continues to provide a counterpoint for others around the country. This evening provides a unique opportunity to immerse (...)

The brass ensembles of UWA and the WAAPA unite with principal brass players of the WASO and staff of UWA and WAAPA in a special event to offer a dynamic performance of brass masterpieces. The music of this concert is selected to match the impressive grandeur of the newly refurbished St Mary's (...)

Developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan have come to occupy central place in determining the future directions of global stability. The discussion of a shift from counter-terrorism to counterinsurgency, the need for an exit strategy and the future scenarios in the region have attracted attention (...)

Q: Does the PMRG Quiz night only have medieval and renaissance questions ? A: No, its a general knowledge quiz for everyone!

Tues 10th August / UWA Tavern / 6.30pm for 7.00pm start / Tickets ($10 per person) at the door/ Tables of 6/ [email protected] for bookings.

Not only is volunteering an opportunity to give back to the community but it provides invaluable experience which can be included on your resume and helps to boost your employablity.

Come and learn more about the value of volunteering and the opportunities available.

The cooperation between The University of Western Australia's Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts and the ISI Denpasar has been on-going for about four years now.

This relationship has included academic and cultural exchanges such as exhibitions, collaborations, student (...)

Join us on August 17, 2010 from 6pm for the official opening of the Truly Bagus exhibition, digitally reproduced works from faculty at the ISI Denpasar.

The exhibition will be on display at the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts from August 16 to September 3, 2010, and (...)

Learn about Australian workplace practices and the sorts of strategies that will increase your effectiveness in the workplace. Explore key differences between Australian and other workplaces, leadership styles, general expectations of Australian employers and some typically 'Australian' styles of (...)