What's On at UWA

The Carpe Diem (from the Latin 'seize the day') process is a fast, effective and highly practical design process to enable unit teams to understand, develop and implement forward-looking, student-centred learning designs.

UWA staff can participate in a Carpe Diem workshop to transform (...)

Set on a lovely bush block in Mundaring, this Quiet Day provides some space to 'be alone' in the company of other UWA academics and professional staff with the intention of marking out some good quality thinking/reflection time.

There is no formal content to the day – no presentations (...)

Mike joined the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Monash University in 2014. Before this, he was at La Trobe University (2000-2014) including as head of the Department of Biochemistry (2010-2013). Mike has always had an interest in mitochondrial biology, starting as a PhD student (...)

Transform your teaching. Improve your learners’ experiences. Future proof your teaching practice.

UWA staff are invited to enrol in the ‘Transforming Teaching for Learning’ (TTL) unit offered by the Centre for Education Futures.

Free for UWA staff, this fully digital (...)

Speaker: Binzhou Xia (UWA)

Time and place: 16:00 Friday 21/04/2017 in Weatherburn LT

Title: Cyclotomic difference sets

Abstract: The study of cyclotomic difference sets dates back to Paley in 1930s ' and has become well-known for its connection to the long-standing (...)

Learn in this most popular course, how to quickly process the large amount of written information we all deal with in our lives, from reading for leisure, to business activities or academic studies. Learn the skills to increase your reading speed significantly as well as improve your comprehension (...)

Featuring performances and open workshops by local specialists and international guest artists in drumset, orchestral percussion, solo percussion, marimba technique, conga skills, percussion and electronics, and more.

Suitable for percussionists and percussion lovers of all ages and (...)

This event will comprise a one-day hands-on cone penetration testing (CPT) and static liquefaction workshop and a two-day seminar on the management, operation and relinquishment of tailings storage facilities (TSF).

Our Salon Series returns in 2017 as Head of Vocal Studies Andrew Foote leads talented young vocal students in a series of 3 intimate, salon style vocal concerts.

A Gilbert & Sullivan Celebration

“England, at the dawn of the Victorian age. Hansom cabs … mutton-chop (...)

Do you have a fantastic research project idea but need more funding or study participants to take it further? Come along and find out how Crowd Research at UWA can help.

A light lunch will be provided.

This seminar will give an overview of:

. What is Crowd Research (...)

The Winthrop Singers present Philip Gearing's Pro Patria Mori featuring Head of Keyboard Studies Graeme Gilling.

Entry is free, no bookings required.

Be transported from the everyday in our free lunchtime concert series, featuring the finest musical talent locally, nationally and within the School.

This weeks concert will feature talented students from the UWA Voice program accompanied by pianist Caroline Badnall.

Now in its third season, Fridays@Five is the ideal way to kick-start your weekend! Each session offers a unique musical experience to delight all music lovers, from young artist led concerts to informal musical drinks on the famous grassy knoll, behind the scenes workshops to lectures and (...)

"It's not what you say, but how you say it" The key to healthy and fulfilling relationships is effective communication. This means being able to say what you need to say and being able to hear what you need to hear. This workshop will be useful to those who want to improve their ability (...)

With a few tweaks you could improve your writing, whether it’s for work, a blog or personal correspondence. Linguist Daniel Midgley presents a fun and easy crash course in English grammar. Along the way, he’ll show you how language really works. Some well-placed commas will make you feel better (...)

R is a free and extremely powerful language and software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. This course is designed for those who have little to no experience with R, but have a basic understanding of statistics. Those without this knowledge are encouraged to attend (...)

The ACG is proud to host a two-day seminar that is targeted to supporting the continued development and application of advanced monitoring systems to all types of mine sites and their waste landforms.

One Health seeks root cause understanding and effective solutions to emergent infectious and acquired diseases through, fundamental stem cell and regenerative medical science, public health and environmental remedies, working synergistically to advance the health of all species and the varied (...)

Psychology Colloquium

Tuesday 2nd May 4:00-5:00pm in Bayliss MCS G.33, followed by post-talk drinks in the Psychology Courtyard (or, in bad weather, the Psychology Common Room, 2nd floor of main psychology building)

Presenter: Prof Mary A. Peterson (U Arizona)

Title: (...)

This workshop provides a theoretical and practical framework for the understanding and management of moving and unstable slopes. The workshop deals with the actions and approaches appropriate for personnel and managers to resolve these adverse situations in a positive manner.