What's On at UWA

A public lecture by Sue Murphy, CEO, Water Corporation of Western Australia and the 2016 ATSE Eminent Speaker.

Southwest WA has been hit by climate change harder and faster than nearly anywhere else on the planet.

Since the 1970's, Perth's rainfall has reduced such that last (...)

This satellite event is part of the 2016 Our Ocean Conference. Held in Washington, D.C. on September 15-16 and hosted by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, the conference focuses on the key ocean issues of our time – marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, and climate-rel (...)

Lovers of literature will not want to miss our Literary High Tea. Each month you will hear from authors, handpicked by UWA Publishing, as they talk about their latest publications over a High Tea in the University Club Private Dining Room.

Edited by Terri-ann White Perth: A guide for the (...)

The 2016 Rio Tinto Lecture by Adjunct Professor Bruce Harvey BSc(Hons), MBA, MAusIMM, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, and Director of 'resolution88’.

Social Performance considerations in the extractive sector include securing social consent to access (...)

The 2015 Intergenerational Report found a significant workforce participation gap between men and women. The impact of this gap on Australia’s economy is huge; better utilisation of the female workforce would drive greater economic growth and productivity.

Lack of access to affordable (...)

UWA School of Music is a vibrant centre for research in music and music education, where a thriving community of scholars is engaged in exploring the frontiers of knowledge, working on a wide range of research projects with diverse outputs.

A free weekly seminar series, with presenters (...)

If you would like to know how a postgrad qualification can shape your future career, visit our Postgrad & Honours Expo in September.

Chat to current staff and students about the courses on offer, scholarships and the application process, and attend one of the information sessions (...)

The Perth USAsia Centre and China Matters invite you to a panel discussion on Australia's relations with China examining the nature of the relationship in the context of a global system that is becoming evermore uncertain and complex. Please join us for this event to hear about how issues like the (...)

The reasons why young Malay-Muslims in Malaysia are being radicalised are many. It is not about being radicalised in religious schools, nor lacking religious beliefs. These reasons are true but in Malaysia, identity politics is the key factor in the angst and radicalisation of young Muslims. And (...)

Aspire to achieve more and come to our Doctor of Education information evening in Singapore.

Presented by Emeritus Professor Keith Punch the session will go through the course structure, prerequisites for enrolment and answer any questions you may have.

Spring has arrived and that means plenty of sunshine to illuminate the City of Perth for the perfect photograph. Entitled “Perth: My City”, you are invited to submit your favourite picture taken within the city boundary (UWA Campus is within this boundary) and be in the running for over $2000 (...)

On the 9th of October 1616 was listed the goods of the English privateer Thomas Tucker, who was convicted of piracy and hanged in Hensingør. Events leading up to his capture in the North Atlantic and execution in Helsingør are more exiting and unbelievable than any movie script, involving a (...)

A Pokemon Themed Quiz night held at the UWA Tavern and hosted by The Chemical Process Engineering Club of UWA.

Assemble a team of your strongest and smartest friends and embark on a journey to collect badges as you take on our quiz rounds over a range of topics

Today, Sydney’s Chinatown owes its existence primarily on Chinese food in restaurants, cafes and grocery stores that are frequented by both Chinese and non-Chinese. With its recognisable ceremonial red archways and pagoda-like rooftops, the enclave has become one of the ways in which Australians (...)

The ideal way to start your weekend, Fridays@Five offers unique musical experiences to delight all music lovers. See young artists be inspired through a variety of masterclasses, workshops, pre-concert talks, lectures and Q&A sessions. Delve deep into music or simply enjoy a free informal (...)

The Jarash Water Project was initiated to study the ancient water management systems in the Jarash valley in northern Jordan. The talk will explain the study’s multidisciplinary approach and the results of field surveys over four seasons. Water management systems are the prime focus; however, the (...)

Steve Reich has been described by the New York Times as our greatest living composer and this performance marks the 40th anniversary of his 1976 work Music for 18 Musicians; a wonderfully joyous work that significantly influenced developments in music in the twentieth century.

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UWA School of Music is a vibrant centre for research in music and music education, where a thriving community of scholars is engaged in exploring the frontiers of knowledge, working on a wide range of research projects with diverse outputs.

A free weekly seminar series, with presenters (...)

Studies on women's political representation in various parliaments in the world had offered explanations as to why women are far less successful than men in winning legislative seats. This presentation will elaborate four major factors often cited as key impediments for women in legislative (...)

In July of this year the Western Australian Government released Transport @ 3.5 Million, the Perth transport plan for 3.5 million people and beyond. The plan outlines a vision for investment in road, rail and active transport infrastructure. The most important measure used to appraise new transport (...)