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This event will be held alongside the Second International Conference on Underground Mining Technology. For more details, please visit www.acgugminetech.com

Due to the ongoing drive for safer and more productive and economical mines, there is a need for the practical application of existing technology and the continual development of new technology. In recent years, a vast amount of technology development has changed the landscape of mining geomechanics discipline. Photogrammetric methods and laser measurement technology allows geotechnical engineers to gather data not possible before, and the development in drone technology allows them to gather this data in areas previously not accessible.

Integrated underground communications systems allow for seamless real-time integration, and personnel tracking systems allow for better assessment and management of exposure to geotechnical hazards. Geotechnical engineers now have data at higher resolution with wider coverage not possible before. However, effective decisions can only be made if data is turned into information, and knowledge derived from it. This conference will provide a forum to present and discuss new technologies and explore practical ways of implementing and expanding these new technologies to maximise their value within the underground mining environment.

Applying for a grant, award or promotion and need to identify your best performing papers? Let us show you how to do this using the Incites database, which uses data from Web of Science to analyse your performance in relation to other publications in your subject area.

One of the most urgent scientific challenges of the 21st century lies in ensuring that we have enough food for the growing global population. Join us for this special event where three experts in the field of plant science, including recently named GCHERA World Agriculture Prize Laureate Professor Pamela Ronald, will speak on how scientists are advancing sustainable crops and biotechnologies to make world food security a reality.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/37UhubF

Join Moderator Professor John Evans (ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis) in a unique forum for discussion about how critical and complex issues can be addressed, including water and land scarcity, climate change, the role of genetic engineering and other modern agricultural technologies and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.

This event is presented by Plantae, and co-hosted by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology.

Note: November 11, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Australia East Coast Daylight Time (AEDT UTC+11), which is November 10, 7:00-9:00 pm EST, 4:00-6:00 pm PST

Are you sure you want to share that data? What else is your data exposing? Researchers in a range of different fields need to de-identify or anonymise their data for a range of reasons. Join in this online panel discussion to hear how UWA researchers address these issues and more.

A one day course offering an introduction to R using the tidyverse, for those with no or little experience using this free and popular statistical software.

A one day course offering an introduction to using R for basic statistical analysis. Assumes a little knowledge of R (An Introduction to R or equivalent) and basic statistical knowledge

A one day course introducing several clustering techniques.

All staff and students at UWA are invited to a conversation with Prof Jeffrey Sachs on what we can learn from the COVID crisis that will help us accelerate progress on the SDGs as we go forward.

UWA staff and students are invited to attend the screening of the “Picture a Scientist” Documentary Film on Monday 30th November.

This powerful film explores issues relating to research misconduct, harassment and unconscious bias in the Higher Education sector.

The film is a must see for UWA staff as we strive to live our UWA values of equity and merit as the fundamental principles to enable the full potential of all staff and students and to encourage openness, honesty, tolerance, trust and responsibility in social, ethical and academic matters.

The movie was lauded at the 2020 Tribeca film festival and was labelled “Sweeping in scope yet intimately compelling” by Science Magazine, for more see the trailer.

Please note: If you can’t make the screening, you can stream it on your own device for a 3-day period, starting 30th November, but you must register to get the link.

On Friday 4th December, registrants are also invited to attend a zoom panel of UWA staff who will discuss issues raised in the film and how UWA is changing culture through the Athena Swan Bronze award. There is also the opportunity for any Q&A’s you may have on the topic.

UWA staff and HDR students are invited to stream “Picture a Scientist” Documentary Film for 3 days commencing Monday 30th November from 1pm.

This powerful film explores issues relating to research misconduct, harassment and unconscious bias in the Higher Education sector.

The film is a must see for UWA staff as we strive to live our UWA values of equity and merit as the fundamental principles to enable the full potential of all staff and students and to encourage openness, honesty, tolerance, trust and responsibility in social, ethical and academic matters.

The movie was lauded at the 2020 Tribeca film festival and was labelled “Sweeping in scope yet intimately compelling” by Science Magazine, for more see the trailer.

Please note: you will be sent a link on how to access the film 24 hours prior to the start.

On Friday 4th December, registrants are also invited to attend a zoom panel of UWA staff who will discuss issues raised in the film and how UWA is changing culture through the Athena Swan Bronze award. There is also the opportunity for any Q&A’s you may have on the topic.

This one-hour webinar on accessibility, inclusion and empowerment of people living with a disability will take place on Thursday 3 December at 2pm. Hear from BBC’s Head of Accessibility and Useability, Gareth Williams, as he discusses his role at BBC, and how their accessibility programs support inclusion and empower a diverse range of people living with disability. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with UWA staff and students who will share their knowledge/experience on this topic. There is also the opportunity for any Q&A’s.

One day forum at the Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 8 December. Student registrations still available at student price.

GAMSAT Courses Perth by Gold Standard will be entering our 10th year at the University of Western Australia (UWA). We have expanded from our original 4 full days of class to a brand new height of 8 full days, with no tuition fee increase.

Day 1 (01-16-2021): Non-science Review, Strategies and PBL: Section 1 and Section 2

Day 2 (01-17-2021): Bridging Gold Standard GAMSAT Course;

Day 3 (01-18-2021): Physical Sciences Problem-based Learning (Section 3)

Day 4 (01-19-2021): Biological Sciences Problem-based Learning (Section 3)

Day 5 (01-20-2021): GAMSAT Practice Test VR-1: Full-length Proctored Mock Exam

Day 6 (01-21-2021): GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL

Day 7 (01-22-2021): Continued GAMSAT Practice Test Review and Targeted PBL

Please note that you can also choose the course (per day) that is suitable to you.

Develop your GAMSAT-level knowledge, skills and strategies for 4 full days (9 am – 5 pm).

Day 1: (01-16-2020) Learn Section 1 strategies, determine your reading speed and level of comprehension, and set practical goals for improvement.

Day 2: (01-17-2020) Bridging course to help science students to focus on Section 1 and 2 PBL and strategies while non-science students cover basic science to prepare for the next 2 days of science review.

Day 3: (01-18-2020) Full day of Physical Sciences – GAMSAT Physics and General Chemistry.

Day 4: (01-19-2020) Full day of Biological Sciences – GAMSAT Biology and Organic Chemistry.

Students sit a full-length practice exam (Virtual Reality GAMSAT VR-1 exam) on the 1st day (01-20-2021).

The 2nd day (01-21-2020) is for review and problem-solving analysis.

The 3rd day (01-22-2020) is to cover advanced GAMSAT topics and to apply problem-based learning to the review of the content from the VR-1 practice test.

A second full-length proctored GAMSAT VR-2 Mock Exam (03-13-2021) features the best of Gold Standard's GAMSAT-level practice questions.

**In person event has been cancelled. Please email if any further information is required.**

Are you busy preparing for this year's GAMSAT exam? Not sure what to expect? Looking to get a few tips on how to do your best?

Join us for few study sessions in EZONE focused on getting you ready to do your best in this year's exam.

Each session is free for all to attend, and will be supported by UWA alumni with previous experience sitting the GAMSAT exam.

In each session, we will start by sharing tips on how to succeed and working through some example questions. Attendees may bring additional study material to work through during the second half of the session, where material can be worked through individually or in small groups.

Event Dates: Saturday, February 27, 10-12 Saturday, March 6, 10-12 Saturday, March 13, 10-12

Bio: Shane did his PhD at the University of New South Wales on thermal biology of the emu, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in the Brain Function Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he focussed on brain temperature regulation in mammals. Since 1999 he has been at the University of Western Australia where his research centres on environmental physiology in man and other animals, with a focus on heat balance, energy use, and the mechanisms of thermoregulation. A special interest is adaptation to extremes, including life in the desert and arid zones, and what climate change will mean for thermoregulation in mammals, including man. His current research investigates animals, with a focus on heat balance, energy use, and the mechanisms of thermoregulation. A special interest is adaptation to extremes, including life in the desert and arid zones, and what climate change will mean for thermoregulation in mammals, including man. His current research investigates adaptations to heat and cold, and the impacts of circadian and ultradian changes in body temperature on health and performance. For three years he was the Head of the School of Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Biology, and then the inaugural Head of The School of Human Sciences for two years. He is very much enjoying more time now for research.

Abstract: The body clock, or circadian clock, keeps our body processes running according to a schedule. The molecular clock is well-known to entrain to light signals in the eye (but not from the photoreceptors in the retina), and emerging evidence suggests that it also interacts with our body temperature. Shane will discuss the factors that affect body temperature, such as heat and cold, malnutrition, and pregnancy, and what he has learned about temperature as a ‘zeitgeber’ (or time-giver) for our internal clock. He and his team have experimented with manipulating body temperature in mammals, and he will describe the challenges of this work, and why they ended up working on fruit flies. The team is now working to understand the daily ‘noise’ around the circadian rhythm and the new world of ultradian rhythms (two to three hourly changes).

The UWA Institute of Agriculture's Alan Sevier Lecture 2021 will be delivered by The University of Sydney Associate Professor of Animal Reproduction Simon de Graaf on the topic "The future of sheep artificial breeding".

Much attention has been placed on the rise in mental health issues across the Australian population, in part accelerated and crystallised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a well-known fact that children and young people are particularly vulnerable in this crisis, but the measures taken to fight it have been insufficient and/or ineffective. If we are to avoid scarring an entire generation and derailing the future of our State and nation, innovative and decisive action by government, community, science and non-profit sectors is urgently needed.

Building on the launch of the Going Further, Faster report, this event will focus on its chapter ‘Supporting Mental Health Interventions for Young People’ and tap into some of the close-up analysis and proposals by our expert authors, including:

-Investing in early interventions and preventative measures -Empowering patients to take ownership of their treatment plan, including medication decisions -Improving out-of-home care options for children and young people -Creating evidence-based, well-resourced and accessible mental health services

Registration essential.