November 2020
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Tuesday 03 |
8:00 - CONFERENCE - Second International Conference on Underground Mining Technology : The Australian Centre for Geomechanics is delighted to host the Second International Conference on Underground Mining Technology (UMT 2020) Online and in Perth, Australia, 3–4 November 2020.
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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.
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Wednesday 04 |
13:00 - SAgE Master Class - Carbon farming to combat climate change : Showcase studies from Australia and Norway to demonstrate how different agricultural management practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in soils or vegetation
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Globally the agricultural sector is exposed to acute risks from climate change impacts through reduced rainfall, temperature changes, and extreme weather events. In Australia, the Federal government has identified ‘Carbon Farming’ as a potential way to reduce climate change risks.
Assoc Prof Marit Kragt from The University of Western Australia will showcase studies from Australia and Norway to demonstrate how different agricultural management practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in soils or vegetation. She will discuss the costs and benefits of such practices for farmers and society.
19:30 - PERFORMANCE - The Boys in the Band : Mart Crowley's iconic gay comedy play comes to the Dolphin Theatre
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A deliriously delicious, bitingly bitchy, groundbreaking gay play comes to Perth!
Award-winning director Barry Park is at the helm of GRADS’ production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking smash hit play THE BOYS IN THE BAND, which will be staged at The Dolphin Theatre, UWA from 4th to 14th November.
One of the first productions to put gay lives front and centre, it is about a group of entertaining, angst-ridden, openly gay men who gather for a friend's birthday - which goes horribly wrong.
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Wednesday 11 |
13:00 - SAgE Master Class - Solving global problems using Remote Sensing : Understand the critical advances in drone technology, cloud computing platforms and nanosatellites; how and where the boundaries are being pushed; and where the jobs of tomorrow are.
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Since Landsat was launched in the 1970s, many global problems have been answered using remote sensing and spatial data. This technology has demonstrated how human development and a changing climate is impacting ecosystems and economies. There is global demand for people skilled in spatial analytics and remote sensing who can understand, use and manipulate spatial and remotely sensed data to answer the big questions.
Join Assoc Prof Nik Callow from The University of Western Australia to understand the critical advances in drone technology, cloud computing platforms and nanosatellites; how and where the boundaries are being pushed; and where the jobs of tomorrow are.
17:00 - EVENT - Remembrance Day Event : An event to remember all those from UWA who served their country at home and abroad
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Join representatives from the University, Guild, Convocation of UWA Graduates and the WA University Regiment to commemorate this important date.
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Monday 23 |
8:30 - COURSE - Introduction to R Short Course : Short Course - UWA Centre for Applied Statistics
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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.
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Tuesday 24 |
8:30 - COURSE - Statistics In R Short Course : Short Course - UWA Centre for Applied Statistics
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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
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Wednesday 25 |
A one day course introducing several clustering techniques.
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Thursday 26 |
10:00 - EVENT - UWA Publishing Book Sale : Huge discounts on non-fiction, fiction, design, science, history, poetry and more
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UWA Publishing will be selling its huge range of great books for bargain prices (starting at $5) to help you get your Christmas shopping sorted.
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Sunday 29 |
Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and best design market, featuring more than 200 of Perth's most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and foodies all at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall.
There is something for everyone, including a Junior Upmarket section in Hackett Hall which showcases all the best local designers for kids' clothing, toys, games and decor. Have a browse through the gourmet section to inspire your inner Masterchef, shop original locally designed homewares or find the perfect Christmas gift for someone special. Then enjoy a coffee or lunch relaxing on the beautiful lawns around Winthrop Hall.
DETAILS:
·Sun 29th Nov 2020
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
Parking and entry free, venue is easily accessible, 3 ATMs on site
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Website: www.perthupmarket.com.au Facebook.com/perthupmarket
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December 2020
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Tuesday 08 |
8:00 - CONFERENCE - Crop Protection Forum 2020 : The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) is partnering with cesar (Uni of Melbourne) and the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University to deliver the CPF2020 at UWA. Join us to learn about the latest research into insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance affecting the Australian grains industry
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One day forum at the Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 8 December. Student registrations still available at student price.
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Wednesday 09 |
17:00 - EVENT - Launch of The Preparedness Report : How universities and professions must change to address climate change
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The UWA Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce the release of its new major publication
The Preparedness Report – Climate change and the challenges facing universities and professions
A first of its kind, this report is concerned with the implications of climate change for academic disciplines and professional bodies: their responses to, as well as their responsibility for adapting in the face of its challenges. Focusing on a small group of examples, the report presents answers to questions such as:
• How will climate change impact on the feasibility, processes, sustainability and operations of a range of professions?
• How must these professions evolve and adapt in order to keep pace with those changes?
• How will future members of these professions need to be educated and trained?
• How will the underlying disciplines of the professions change?
• Which new fields of research and education will emerge?
Join us for the official launch of this important publication, and hear directly from some of the expert authors, as well as UWA Vice-Chancellor Amit Chakma and former WA Premier Carmen Lawrence.
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Friday 11 |
11:00 - EVENT - GAMSAT Courses To Get Into Medicine : Free GAMSAT preparation courses, advice and guidance
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Preparation strategy
There are three sections to the test: Reasoning in Humanities & Social Sciences; Written Communication; and Reasoning in Biological & Physical Sciences. Most candidates are concerned with the third section because it assumes a certain level of knowledge (equivalent to first year university level chemistry and biology, and A-level/Leaving Certificate/Year 12 physics).
GAMSAT Preparation Sections I & II:
The best way to prepare for Sections I & II is to read widely (periodicals, novels, poems, etc.). Candidates should think about and understand what they are reading and look for the implied meaning in what they read. Candidates should practice to form opinions and judgements that they can then apply to create interesting pieces of writing for Section II.
GAMSAT Preparation Section III:
Candidates prepare for Section III of GAMSAT in a number of different ways.
Join us and get access to free GAMSAT courses to enable you to conquer GAMSAT in March 2021
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January 2021
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Monday 11 |
9:00 - EVENT - Eurekamp Oz! : Activity based philosophy school holiday program for curious children
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Let’s get kids excited about exploring ideas – big and small – through active and fun discovery and inquiry!
We are pleased to announce the first Australian Eurekamp Oz! program. Based at the University of Western Australia, Eurekamp Oz! offers a series of day camps held during school holidays. Eurekamp Oz! is a collaboration of the University of Western Australia and PEiPL Ltd and is a Children’s University Learning Destination. The activities are adapted from the original Canadian Eurekamp program co-founded in 2009 by our director, Professor Rob Wilson.
Eurekamp Oz! offers three week-long programs, one for each of three age ranges. Each camp runs January 11-15th and is then repeated January 18th-22nd, 2021. Maximum of 24 campers per camp per week. The camps:
Game On! Grades 7-9 (Ages 12-14)
Play On! Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-11)
Game On! Grades 7-9 (Ages 12-14)
Visit our website and book now!!
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Saturday 16 |
9:00 - COURSE - Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses Perth : Problem-based learning approach to expand your knowledge, develop your reasoning, and to learn new GAMSAT strategies.
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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.
9:00 - COURSE - Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses Perth - 4 day Section 1, 2, 3 Course : Problem-based learning approach to teach the most frequently tested GAMSAT topics in Section 1, 2 and 3
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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.
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Wednesday 20 |
9:00 - COURSE - Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses Perth - Virtual Reality Mock Exam and Review : Gold Standard GAMSAT virtual reality full-length practice tests are based on ACER's format and thus reproduce the balance of question types, timing and difficulty level of the real GAMSAT.
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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.
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March 2021
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Sunday 21 |
Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and best design market, featuring more than 200 of Perth's most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and foodies all at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall.
There is something for everyone, including a First at Upmarket section in Hackett Hall which showcases new and emerging designers. Have a browse through the gourmet section to inspire your inner Masterchef. Shop original locally designed wares for yourself or someone special. Then enjoy a coffee or lunch relaxing on the beautiful lawns around Winthrop Hall.
DETAILS:
· Sunday 21st March 2021
· Sun 13th June 2021
· Sun 19th September 2021
· Sun 28th November 2021
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
Parking and entry free, venue is easily accessible, ATMs on site
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Website: www.perthupmarket.com.au Facebook.com/perthupmarket
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May 2021
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Saturday 01 |
WEDDING UPMARKET
Calling all engaged couples! If you are getting married in Perth, put Wedding Upmarket in your diary now as we will be showcasing more than 50 handpicked local designers to help you create a bespoke celebration.
Draw inspiration from our beautifully styled areas around UWA’s Winthrop Hall and meet Perth’s finest designers. It is the perfect opportunity to discuss with them how they can help you transform your inspiration boards into a reality.
Western Australia is home to countless talented creatives but sometimes the best wedding suppliers are hard to find. Wedding Upmarket is all about connecting couples with local designers to create a truly custom, personalised event.
DETAILS:
Saturday 1st May 2021
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
Parking and entry free, venue is easily accessible
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
Website: www.weddingupmarket.com.au Facebook.com/weddingupmarket
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