What's On at UWA

Professor David Mackey is the managing Director of the Lions Eye Institute and Head of the Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Western Australia. He has studied the genetics of many eye diseases for over 25 years, examining thousands of patients with glaucoma as part of (...)

If you'd like policymakers to take more notice of your research, this short course is for you. This 3 day short course on knowledge translation and exchange can help you make your work more accessible and useful to policymakers.

You'll receive training on writing for policymakers and (...)

Astrid Brull Canagueral studied Biochemistry at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Astrid then studied a Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Masters degree at the same university. After finishing her Masters degree, Astrid started her PhD studies entitled 'Phenotypic characterization of a murine (...)

Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc. (ACSPRI) will be holding a series of intensive short courses ranging from a basic grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methods to state of the art techniques for experienced researchers. The courses offer practical and (...)

Nigel Laing was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He graduated with his PhD from Edinburgh University in 1979, did one post-doc year in Oslo in 1980 and emigrated to Western Australia in 1981. From 1976 to 1987 he was a neuroembryologist working on motor neuron and muscle development. In 1987-1988 he (...)

Presenter: Prof Andrew Whitehouse

Professor Andrew Whitehouse directs the Autism Research Team at the Telethon kids Institute (University of Western Australia). His research team use a range of methodologies to investigate the early identification and intervention of children with autism (...)

Maria Kavallaris has made seminal contributions to understanding the mechanisms of action and resistance to antimitotic agents in cancer. Her studies on the cytoskeleton revealed alterations associated with tumourigenesis and metastasis and she has applied this knowledge to develop effective and (...)

Nobel Laureate Professor Elizabeth H. Blackburn is a leader in the area of telomere and telomerase research. She discovered the molecular nature of telomeres - the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that serve as protective caps essential for preserving the genetic information - and the (...)

Come and hear from EY as we run you through what employers look for in your CV, application forms, interviews, group activities etc. Tips will also be given as to what you can get involved in whilst at university to increase your employability.

There will also be plenty of time at the (...)

Prof Grant Morahan is Scientific Head of the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Division, and Director of the Centre for Diabetes Research. His research has included discoveries in antibody immunochemistry, immune tolerance, immunogenetics, and genetics of complex genetic diseases, especially type (...)

It is not essential to have a business degree to work in the commercial world. It is important to have commercial awareness.

KPMG will give you an understanding of what it is, why it is important when applying for jobs and how you can improve it.

Bookings on CareerHub - (...)

Start the day fresh with an exclusive buffet-style breakfast at University Hall.

Take a tour with our ambassadors to hear their personal stories and to see the rooms and community lifestyle for yourself!

Family and friends are welcome to attend our free breakfast to coincide (...)

Ace your Video Interview will cover:

What is a video interview, at what stage of the recruitment process would you normally complete a video interview, what can you expect when conducting a video interview and how can you best prepare.

Students from all degree backgrounds are (...)

Many women consider consulting as a career, but are unsure whether it is the right fit for them, and how best to navigate the job market. In this session, Azure Consulting will answer the questions: What's management consulting? What is life like as a consultant? How can you prepare for recruitment? (...)

Associate Professor Fang-Xu Jiang was trained as a medical doctor in China and is now Head of the Islet Cell Development Program, at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. He pioneered, during his PhD studies, male germ stem cell transplantation. For this contribution, he won The European (...)

UWA Careers Centre provides job search skills workshops to help you find employment. These workshops will give you an advantage in your job search whether you are looking for a part-time, vacation or graduate position.

Resumes & Cover Letters; Online Applications; Interview Skills; (...)

Ruth Ganss heads the Vascular Biology and Stromal Targeting Laboratory and is Scientific Head of the Cancer and Cell Biology Division at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Her team studies vascular remodeling in the context of tumour growth and cardiovascular pathologies. During the (...)

Learn how to structure your responses to the selection criteria to give your best shot at getting to the interview stage.

During this practical 75 minute workshop you will learn a framework to better structure your response to the selection criteria and communicate your suitability for (...)

Meet the leaders of science in Western Australia and advocate for your future. The Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum of the Australian Academy of Science invites you to an afternoon networking and learning about what the EMCR Forum does and how you can be a part of it.

RSVP to Carl (...)

LinkedIn is the little black book of resourcing, this is where we go as Recruiters to find out a little bit more about you in the work world. LinkedIn helps us to create a storyline about you and your personal brand, in the olden days it used to be about having a great resume, now your resume is (...)