What's On at UWA

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In the psychology of language, most accounts of self-monitoring assume that it is based on comprehension. Here I outline and develop the alternative account proposed by Pickering and Garrod (2013), in which speakers construct forward models of their upcoming utterances and (...)

The West Asian states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran have over the last few decades represented an arc of crisis. Characterised by fractured and dysfunctional political elites, fraught economic policies, and ideological struggles between the forces of authoritarianism and democratisation (...)

Be inspired by a discussion about art and music and the power of music to engage with the big questions of life and death. New compositions by School of Music students Mark Holdsworth, Drew Woolley, James Bradbury and Michael Grebla have been commissioned to complement the exhibition Memento Mori.

Lemnos is the Greek island 100 km from the Gallipoli peninsula that was used as the base from which the attack on the Turkish positions was launched and managed, but it tends to be ignored in accounts which focus on the fighting.

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Finally, in May 2013, DSM-5 by the American Psychiatric Association was published, after 15 years of planning and development. There were and are many controversies around the DSM-5, particularly regarding, neurodevelopmental disorders, and most prominently concerning autism (...)

A public lecture by Dr Joseph Ndunguru, Molecular Plant Virologist, Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute (MARI), Tanzania.

Cassava is an important food staple in sub Saharan Africa, however it is under threat from deadly viral diseases, which are decreasing yield and leaving many (...)

In this lecture, Dr Joseph Ndunguru will outline his involvement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the subsequent investment in his viral diagnostic projects. He will also outline the increasing biosciences capacity in sub Saharan Africa that is leading the transformational change to (...)

An unexpected outcome of the global environmental crisis is the emergence of conservation as an important aspect of conflict resolution. While there has always been a strong historical association between conflict and resources, with disagreements arising over their use and ownership, it is (...)

Letter and diary accounts by female audience members frequently attest to them crying in the playhouse as they watched actors renowned for their emotional acting style (such as David Garrick) perform in adaptations of Shakespeare plays designed to augment the affective impact of the text. Assoc/Prof (...)

The Faculty of Arts' annual Media and Communication Showcase of students' creative works is being held at the UWA Somerville Auditorium on Thursday 20 November. Join us for a picnic and screening of short films; doors open at 6pm (BYO picnic; the bar at Somerville will also be open) and the (...)

Professor Jennings is an internationally renowned cardiologist who will explore the latest medical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease

This Oration is a FREE event for the community but registration is essential as places are limited

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A symposium that reflects on the nature of death and the manner of its representation and meanings in visual art and literature since medieval times.

Presenters include Professor Andrew Lynch, Professor Richard Read and Professor Charles Zika.

The symposium is presented by the (...)

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Every year road accidents take a significant toll on health and well-being in WA, and results in substantial costs in lost productivity and medical care. While conventional approaches have focused on tougher law enforcement and vehicle safety technology to mitigate risk (...)

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You are invited to attend the A J Herman Fellowship 2014 Lecture by Prof Nicky Kilpatrick a leading international figure in paediatric dentistry and oral health well recognised for her clincial work and research around integrating oral health into general health as well as in (...)

Join Professor Yasmin Haskell and Doctoral Candidate Makoto Harris Takao from the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions - campus partner of the exhibition Memento Mori - as they discuss a series of literary, dramatic, artistic and musical works produced in the 17th and 18th (...)

In partnership with St George’s College, the School of Music is proud to announce a new collaboration in 2014 designed to bring together young musicians for a week of intensive music training and fun!

This residential camp is specifically aimed at young musicians (14-21 years) who have (...)

The participation of women in suicide bombing and their presence in support of militants in Syria and Iraq, including the self-proclaimed Islamic State, has drawn attention to the question of women's role in jihad. The panel discussion is designed to provide a framework in which women's role in (...)

Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers

Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers

Prof. Tim St Pierre will give his final 2014 IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecture on Monday 15 December, 5:30 pm, at Webb Lecture Theatre, Geology & Geography Building. In his lecture, "Magnetic Materials in Medicine: Applications in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Disease,& (...)