What's On at UWA

Despite the bright promise of technology in language education and the ubiquitous presence of computers in institutions of higher education, pedagogically sound integration of technology in language teaching remains limited to "e-learning champions" and a few dedicated staff in many (...)

You are invited to attend Easter Services at the chapel of St. George's College at UWA at the following times: Holy Thursday (9th April) at 9.30pm (note PM time) with UWA Winthrop Singers; Good Friday reflection(10th April) at 9.30am (note AM time); Easter Sunday Eucharist (12th April) at 5pm (...)

The course is designed for people with knowledge of basic statistics who want to learn more about regression, ANOVA and logistic regression. It will be spread over three days covering material ranging from simple linear regression and ANOVA to intermediate topics in regression and ANOVA, finishing (...)

Dr Boreham from McMaster University in Canada and will be presenting on the biological effects of low dose radiation exposures in humans and non-human biota in the environment. Dr Boreham expertise involves radiation cancer risk and genetic effects of radiation on living systems. His career has (...)

Professor André Marette from the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Canada, is the Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Research Team on the Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes, the Director of the Pfizer/CIHR (...)

The aim of the course is show you how to manufacture biodiesel and how biodiesel fits into the future of alternative energy.

This course will get you to a point where you can make your own biodiesel for about 25 c per litre.

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel and despite what you (...)

This course will introduce you to the major features of this powerful program. If you are interested in digital photography, illustration and design, or using graphics in web pages or publications, this is the tool of choice. Macs used but Photoshop on a PC is almost identical. Course Code: 092303 (...)

This course is for students with some experience. It will reinforce your knowledge of the basic skills that include composition, tone values and perspective while encouraging you to experiment boldly and develop your own style using this unpredictable and exciting medium. Bring your own (...)

You are invited to a free public lecture by Menno Gerkema, Professor of Chronbiology and Professor of Science, Business and Policy, University of Gronigen & UWA Distinguished Visitor in Neurobiology, School of Animal Biology

Circadian rhythms are overwhelmingly present in mammals and (...)

Introduces students to the study of Arabic, and enables them to reach a level of proficiency in the language that would allow them to use it in a limited range of situations. The emphasis is on the communicative nature of the subject, with students learning basic communication skills that they may (...)

For those who have learned Spanish in the past and enjoy improving conversation and basic grammar skills. Assumes 15 hours of prior study. Course Code: 092165 Tue 6pm-8pm Apr 21 28 May 5 12 19 26 $239 (10% discount for UWA staff and students). Bookings Essential - 6488 2433 or www.extension.uwa.ed (...)

An understanding of grammar is fundamental to good writing. Learn basic grammatical structures that you can use immediately in your work-related and private writing. Knowing how to put words together will help you to write with more confidence. Course Code: 092376 6-8.30pm Tues Apr 21 28 May 5 12 (...)

While you can't improve your chances of winning tattslotto, research into positive psychology shows that you hold the key to improving your 'luck' in life. By applying the COIN principles you can revolutionise every area of your life including your relationships, personal finances, health, career (...)

Charles is an Adjunct Professor in the Centre for Forensic Science. He specialises in bones, old bones and very old bones. One particular skeleton comes from 18,000 years ago. Such a long-ago time would seem to place it in an evolutionary context. Being a physician as well as an anthropologist (...)

Your mastery of time management will come from your ability to make time concrete and tangible. This course will focus, organise and free you up to accomplish more than you normally do and experience the accomplishment of a life lived effectively. Course Code: 092315 Wed 9am-4pm Apr 22 $285 (...)

What should the well-educated citizen of Australia know in order to approach the challenges of the 21st century? Must we know our past in order to chart our future? What is the role of universities in general – and this university in particular – in educating the brightest minds to lead us (...)

How can we design a beautiful garden and consider conservation at the same time?

Dr Claire Farrell will address the issues of urban habitat fragmentation, loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecological processes.

By combining “conservation” and “landscape design” (...)

Follows on from Arabic Beginners 1. Students will be able to refine their study to provide a clearer vocational direction and offer greater job opportunities. Course Code: 092159 Wed 6-8pm Apr 22 29 May 6 13 20 27 $239 (10% discount for UWA staff and students). Bookings Essential - 6488 2433 or (...)

With an emphasis on speaking, listening, building vocabulary and developing a sound grammar base, this practical short course will enrich your life. Beginners 2 is designed to build on language knowledge and assumes 12 hours of prior study. Course Code: 092162 Wed 6-8pm Apr 22 29 May 6 13 20 27 $2 (...)