What's On at UWA

Kathy Kelly has been nominated three times for The Nobel Peace Prize. Kathy is one of the most respected leaders in the American peace movement, having invested her life in search of non-military solutions to end wars, often at great personal cost.

Kathy has lived in war zones, sharing (...)

Perth Upmarket is Perth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares. The market brings together over 150 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. Incorporating a dedicated (...)

Dr Peter K Panegyres will talk on the mechanisms of ageing and cognitive decline in early onset dementia. The seminar is designed for patients and their families. There will be two question and answer sessions. Admission is free but RSVP is required.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we invite you to participate in the inaugural Liver Down Under Conference, being held from Monday 28th November to Friday 2nd December 2011 in Perth, WA. This conference will be a major international meeting on Liver Research to be held in Australia and has (...)

A UWA Engineering qualification combines practical and theoretical learning in an exciting and engaging environment that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised education.

To find out more about how to become an engineer, come along to one of our free (...)

Join Steven Landry as he outlines his journey from being at the forefront of one of the world’s largest car companies to his vision for providing power to Western Australia’s vast number of resource projects behind the economic growth of the State.

Steven spent 27 years at Chrysler (...)

Professor Nicholas Cook is a world leading music scholar with an eclectic range of interests from aesthetics and analysis to psychology and pop. In this lecture, he examines the use of music to create affective values, constructions of identity and community.

His paper argues for a (...)

The UWA Underwater Club is having an Open day to welcome new and old members. Meet at Robb's Jetty, North Coogee, on Sunday 4th of December for a free sausage sizzle, soft drinks and a fun shore dive with us.

The Underwater club is a fun social dive group open to any certified divers but (...)

Over the last 50 years ethical issues associated with medical research have focussed on how individuals are informed and give consent for participation in experimental studies. They have also focussed on how the participant's privacy is protected. Parellel efforts to address privacy and consent (...)

A UWA engineering qualification combines practical and theoretical learning in an exciting and engaging environment that will make you a sought-after graduate, with an internationally recognised education.

To find out more about how to become an engineer, come along to one of our free (...)

Meet the Friends of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery and join them in their Christmas celebration on the gallery verandah. Chat about the activities of the past year and plan the exciting events for the year to come. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for non-members, RSVP essential. All enquiries (...)

If you want to solve and win prizes, or watch others solve a Rubik's Cube and many other puzzles, simply join us at our free event. There will also be a display of many interesting mechanical puzzles.

Date: Dec 10-11, 2011 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm

Intrepid traveller, distinguished author and passionate gardener Dr Holly Kerr Forsyth recalls the highs and lows of her journeys to gardens rarely visited, including those in Iran. Cost: $10 includes afternoon tea to be paid at the door. (Cash Only)

In my paper I will present the exhibition "jenseits des menschen, beyond humans" I curated in 2010 for the Berlin Medical History Museum of the Charité, putting new works by the Berlin based artist Reiner Maria Matysik as part of the Interventions series on show, which was initiated in (...)

2 SHOWS ONLY! 5PM & 8PM

Danza Viva (www.danzaviva.com) proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary production, Capriccio Flamenco.

Produced and directed by Deanna Blacher. With guest artists: Tomas Arroquero (Flamenco dance), Antonio Soria and El Titi de Algeciras (Flamenco (...)

The need for an understanding of the principles of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become essential for many professions, including law, medicine, psychology, engineering, commerce, human resources, social work and more. This 10 module + 1 day workshop course teaches negotiation, conflict (...)

The Australian Society for Microbiology and the Australian Society for Antimicrobials are pleased to support a visit by Dr Robert Skov. Dr Robert Skov is the Head of the Danish National reference laboratory for Staphylococci and is a physician specialising in Clinical Microbiology. His research has (...)

Perth Upmarket is Perth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares. The market brings together over 150 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall. Incorporating a dedicated (...)

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 3rd Session. Two illustrated lectures by Winthrop Professor David Kennedy. Saturday 24 March, 1:30pm. Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, University of Western Australia.

Program:

1:30pm - Lecture - Fall: Economic, Social, Environmental.. (...)

Join Juniper Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Paul Wright as they premiere a new work by Australian composer Mary Finsterer. The beloved Trout Quintet by Schubert and the rarely heard Verkarte Nacht will also be performed in this concert which promises to delight.