What's On at UWA

In 2003, after nearly 15 years of work, scientists announced that they had finally deciphered the genetic alphabet of human beings: the human genome. One obvious benefit from this new genetic knowledge is that researchers are now designing genetic tests that can predict whether a person will (...)

Global fishing catches have been in decline since the eighties and many stocks have collapsed completely. 90% of all the big fish in the ocean have vanished. Some scientists estimate that all current fisheries will have gone in our lifetimes from overfishing and destructive fishing methods. The (...)

Enjoy a fun filled and uplifting evening of song at UWA Winthrop Hall, Friday 29 August. Musical Director Martin Meader - special guests Courtney Murphy, SHINE and the Hot Nut Club. Part proceeds to Rotary Cord Blood Bank. This is a General Admissions event. Seating is unreserved from BOCS (...)

Office Fridays are lunch time events for those studying first year engineering to network with each other, Faculty staff and representatives from industry.

Each Office Friday is hosted by a different Engineering School. The School for today's event is the School of Environmental Systems (...)

In 2006-2007 Matt Johnson solo circumnavigated the globe by motorcycle, visiting 37 countries and riding 40,000 miles. In context of a few stories from his travels, Matt will talk about his work and how he approaches problems, process and people.

Designer/ Engineer Matt Johnson is (...)

UWA Choral Society & Perth Undergraduate Choral Society present Dvorak's Stabat Mater. Conducted by Burhan Guner with the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Soloists Zoe Kikiros, Ileana Rinaldi, Roberto Abate & Robert Hofmann. Tickets available through BOCS outlets or phone 9484 1133

Maude Barlow is the author of "Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water" and will speak about the important ideas she raises in her book.

Scientists call them hot stains the parts of the earth running out of clean, drinkable water (...)

Prem Rawat is an international speaker on the topic of inner peace. There will be a DVD presentation featuring Prem Rawat each Tuesday from 1-2pm in Social Science Building Room G210. All interested are invited to attend this free event. For more information email jgilbert@global.net.au or visit (...)

For centuries it has been known that near the sea surface zooplankton migrates vertically with sun and lunar rhythms in order to avoid predation. A recent, 1.5 years long record of acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP)-data from the Canary Basin (North-Atlantic Ocean) shows vertical up- and (...)

Virtual Medical Centre.com in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Foundation WA present How to be and stay healthy, at the University Club, UWA, Tuesday evening, September 2.

Drinks and registration begins at 6:30pm, with the public lecture 7pm – 8pm. Staff and students are welcome.

In many countries, especially economically developed countries, there is a long history of donating blood, tissues, and organs for therapeutic, educational and (somewhat less often) research purposes. Similarly, many of the wealthier countries in the world also enjoy a long history of personal (...)

Are religion and spirituality the same things/opposite sides of the same coin? Or can you have one without the other? Is religion a means of social control – “the opiate of the masses” – or an essential part of human wellbeing? Are materialism and spirituality mutually incompatible? Is there a (...)

Professor Eric M Meslin Director, Indiana University Center for Bioethics, UWA 2008 Professor-at-Large

National and international codes of ethics have guided the ethical conduct of research for more than five decades, but important questions remain unanswered: What is the ethical (...)

"Satyrs and centaurs are often considered as two variations of the same mixture: between horse and man. However, they differ not only in proportion and anatomy, but also on several levels of behaviour and social life: education and wisdom, use of wine, and sexuality."

The 2008 Reid Oration:

During 2008 the Committee for Perth has been auspicing a project aimed at enhancing the livability of Perth through ensuring the ongoing vitality of the arts in this State.

The project has involved research into what goes on in other highly ‘visible’ (...)

"The study of vase painting, in recent years is divided in two apparently opposed approaches, style or iconography. Two metaphors are used by scholars, reading images, looking at pictures. These two trends have a long story, that can be traced back to the XIXth century (philology and (...)

Dr Julie Fry presents a discussion on water policy and climate change.

1.“Beginner Violin” – it’s never too late!

Do you have a secret desire to play the violin? Join a group of like-minded individuals, and discover the absolute joy of playing this beautiful instrument. Learn the basics of string technique, play simple melodies, have fun, and release your (...)

We are delighted to welcome Trevor Nisbett, Chief Executive Officer of the West Coast Eagles Football Club as guest speaker for September’s Breakfast by the Bay.

Trevor commenced his career with the club in September 1989 as Football Manager. In March 1999 he became the Acting Chief (...)

Trevor Nisbett commenced his career at the West Coast Eagles in September 1989 as Football Manager. In March 1999 he became the Acting Chief Executive and was later appointed to the position of Chief Executive in June 1999.

Price: Members $39/Guests $49 Price includes a sit down two-cours (...)