What's On at UWA

Lecture 1. JANE AUSTEN: HER LIFE AND WORKS

The six most polished, controlled andd elegant social comedies to be found in English literature were written by a woman whose personal life was unexciting and confined. Jane Austen's cool judgement, ironic detachment and her genius gave her (...)

Michael Crouch will speak on his experiences in writing the biography of Tom Hungerford – the “grand old man of Australian literature”. The author of four major novels, as well as short stories and poems, Hungerford has also been a solder and traveller.

This biography also takes (...)

From Tristan to Don Juan, the Little Mermaid to the exotic Firebird, join leading musical authorities as they explore the myths and legends, fables, dreams and fairytales behind the musical programs of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Course attendees will receive reduced ticket prices to (...)

The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery and The University of Western Australia invite you to attend the opening of 'A partial view: Australian art in the UWA Art Collection' by Professor Alan Robson AM, Vice-chancellor at 6.00 pm Friday 17 June 2005.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 15 June to 6488 (...)

Art collections are organic entities, never complete and always partial, a result of strongly held beliefs about art, society and culture, and reflecting the changing economic and artistic climate. The UWA Art Collection has grown since the late 1920s to be one of the premier public collections in (...)

SCIENCENETWORK WA (www.sciencewa.net.au) with support from the Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA

Presents a FREE public event:

SCIENCE: HAS IT GONE TOO FAR?

Embryo stem cells, mice that glow in the dark, frankenfood, cloned pets, superdrugs no-one can afford (...)

“A Sunday Afterchoons Concert”

Guitarstrophe has become a world benchmark for large guitar ensembles. It was formed in 1974 by John Casey, who continues to be its Musical Director. The ensemble is made up of approximately thirty excellent young guitarists. Guitarstrophe has a very (...)

The civilisation of the ancient Maya reached its peak between AD 300-900. Across much of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, dozens of great cities have been located, many still buried in remote parts of the jungle. Maya achievements in art and architecture were matched by a (...)

Michael Mobbs, designer of the Sustainable House in Paddington, Sydney and Sustainability Coach

Will pose two questions:

Why do we live as if the environment will negotiate, when it cannot?

Can we live sustainably in cities?

In this presentation (...)

Abstract: Violence is the leitmotif of the universe. It was born in a big bang. Its fundamental structure was forged in a searing maelstrom of unimaginable ferocity, at temperatures exceeding a trillion degrees. Its history is one of cataclysmic explosions, implosions and collisions of literally (...)

Renowned WA environmentalist, naturalist and photographer, Eric McCrum will enthral audiences with his energetic and enthusiastic presentation of what should be an exciting and interesting topic! This not to be missed event will be followed by wine and cheese. UWA Friends of the Grounds member $7.50 (...)

In this discussion Australian artists Su Baker, Jo Darbyshire and Kevin Robertson consider the role that public collections may, or may not have played in their appreciation of art and upon their art practice. How does 'being collected' impact on the work of an artist, and what kind of experiences (...)

In association with Australian Society of French Studies Annual Conference Professor Tim Unwin, Professor of French Language and Literature at the University of Bristol

In the hundred years since his death on 24 March 1905, Jules Verne has become an international icon of travel, the (...)

The breezy and sophisticated music of Burt Bacharach has been hummed around the world for decades - film soundtracks, popular hits by artists as diverse as Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield and Elvis Costello. Come and hear all your favourites performed by the Winter School Choir under the (...)

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The reconstruction of the Globe playhouse in London has attracted praise and criticism. Some see it as a vibrant theatrical experience and an opportunity to explore the theatrical past; others dismiss it as a tourist trap. In this lecture, Martin White discusses the thinking (...)

Convenors: Professor Marcus Rediker, University of Pittsburg

Professor Cassandra Pybus, University of Tasmania, Australia

Sponsored by the International Centre for Convict Studies and the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Western Australia, the symposium will (...)

The Institute of Advanced Studies and the Western Australian Maritime Museum

Invite you to a lecture by

Henry Reynolds

Professor of History, University of Tasmania

Abstract:

In his latest work, North of Capricorn, leading Australian (...)

A unique opportunity to view the works of a world-class sculptor and artist who works at the University pro bono and is held in the highest esteem. Han's work was recognised by the University, when he was awarded the Chancellor's Medal in 2000. UWA students on vacation at this time, parking in (...)

We regret to advise that Greg Dening is no longer able to visit Perth as a guest of the Middle Passages conference, and will not be presenting his public lecture.

Wilhelm was an adult when his father Frederick become the second Kaiser. Frederick had been Crown Prince to his own father, Kaiser Wilhelm I, until age 58. He ruled for only 99 days in 1888, before succumbing to throat cancer. This tragedy had the liberal but literally voiceless father followed (...)