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25.01.2022 At UWA, we are committed to helping our UWA community through the COVID-19 crisis. You can help by making a donation, send a message of support, become a mentor, ambassador, give pro-bono advice, or simply check-in with a fellow graduate. Visit https://lnkd.in/gPXhMVQ for more details

25.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! The opening ceremony of Winthrop Hall - 15 April 1932. Photo Courtesy of the Baytte Library.

24.01.2022 Where in the world are our grads? Born and raised in Western Australia, Simon Malloch [BA 99] was inspired by two teachers at Lesmurdie Senior High School, S. White and H. Beale, to study English Literature and Classics and Ancient History at UWA. Simon is currently Head of the Department of Classics and Archaeology at Nottingham, has published a critical edition with translation and commentary of a major Latin inscription advocating the integration of foreigners into the Ro...man political process at the highest level (out in late August) https://bit.ly/31IXEeI Simon works on ancient Roman historians: "Some of their works survive, but in defective forms requiring careful evaluation to establish what we think they wrote or meant. The question then becomes: how to gain a full appreciation of the history recorded by writers with such different methods and agendas from each other and from us? Tackling these challenges to interpretation is immensely satisfying. I try to convey to my students that such detective work is not only fun but also provides them with important analytical skills for understanding the contemporary world."

24.01.2022 THIS WEEK ONLY: UWA Science Careers Webinars The University of Western Australia is excited to talk to you about study pathways and science careers during our live-streamed webinar sessions. Learn about career opportunities and listen to panels of alumni, scientists and students talk about their experiences - and answer your questions! Free 30 minute information sessions available between 4 and 5.30pm, Monday 3 August through to Friday 7 August. Full list below.... Human Sciences: 4.00-4.30pm Tue 4 Aug: https://bit.ly/3i0jtgn Science Communication: 4.30-5.00pm Tue 4 Aug: https://bit.ly/31bEMot Earth Sciences: 4.30-5.00pm Wed 5 Aug: https://bit.ly/2Dywqir Environmental Science: 5.00-5.30pm Wed 5 Aug: https://bit.ly/2Pli6fT Molecular Sciences: 4.00-4.30pm Thu 6 Aug: https://bit.ly/2XmkpnE Psychological Science: 4.30-5.00pm Thu 6 Aug: https://bit.ly/3k4HZ1N Biological Sciences: 4.00-4.30pm Fri 7 Aug: https://bit.ly/33gSc5n

24.01.2022 Poetry and science might be seen by many people to be rather odd bedfellows. However, poetry offers a powerful tool through which to bring together different audiences, and to give voice to those audiences that are often underserved and underheard by science.

23.01.2022 This year, the Graduate Management Association of UWA (GMA) invites two amazing and inspiring business leaders, Dr Katharine Giles MBBS 02, MBA 07 and Dr Katherine Iscoe PhD 12, to share key moments from their business journeys at the annual GMA Black Tie Event on Saturday 12 September. Dr Katharine Giles MBBS 02, MBA 07 has dedicated her career to improving the health and wellbeing of patients and their families through the development and application of novel technolog...ies and is a passionate advocate for Western Australian innovation. Katharine is currently Managing Director and CEO of OncoRes Medical, a Perth-based company focused on improving the accuracy of breast cancer surgery and eliminating the physical, psychological and economic burdens associated with repeat operations. Dr Katherine Iscoe PhD 12, also known as Dr Kat, is a Canadian-born Confidence Mentor (and self-proclaimed shoe addict) who thrives on teaching effective, evidence-based solutions to help people stand out with confidence and ignite positivity. Dr Katherine is the founder and director of the Dr Katherine brand and the co-founder of MyFiziq Limited an ASX-listed company with a multi-million-dollar market capitalisation. Hosted by GMA Patron Dr Michael Chaney AO at the University Club of Western Australia, the 2020 GMA Black Tie event adopts a new cocktail-style format, so you can work the room and network with other WA leaders at the business event of the year. Visit the GMAs TryBooking page to get more information and to book tickets: https://bit.ly/32tzV2B

23.01.2022 Are you a keen gardener and plant lover? On October 8, Friends of the Grounds UWA will hold their biannual plant sale at UWAs Taxonomic Gardens (near Barry J Marshall Library/Faculty of Science Building). A brilliant opportunity to indulge your green-thumbed passion and show some love for our beautiful campus! Click on the event below for more details.

22.01.2022 Meet Jessica Panegyres, LLB, BA(Hons) '10, a UWA Grad in the fight against climate change! Jessica holds first class honours degrees in Law and Arts from UWA, and a Masters Degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Oxford where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Jess has since presented on climate change at the UN, featured on the ABC TV + iview documentary "Fight for Planet A", worked for Greenpeace Australia Pacific, The Wilderness Society and cur...rently manages environmental philanthropy at the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN). In this Alumni Voices podcast, Kirsty Brooks, BSc(Hons) '12, chats to Jess about Australia's position on climate change, what led her down this career pathway and how we can all help. #UWA https://uwaalumni.podbean.com/e/uwa-grad-in-the-fight-agai/

21.01.2022 Throwback to students helping finish construction of the reflection pond in front of Winthrop Hall

20.01.2022 The UWA campus springing into life! #Repost @shahbaz_9 with @make_repost Jacaranda in bloom @ my UWA. Isn’t that looks stunning? #universityofwa #uwa #uwastudents #jacaranda #perth #perthisok #perthlife #wa @universitywa @uwaphotoclub @uwastudents

20.01.2022 Throwback to 1957! Students at study in the original UWA Library.

20.01.2022 Throwback to 1950! UWA Library Staff

19.01.2022 Tennis is a notoriously traditional sport. Head of Innovation at Tennis Australia, listen and learn how Dr Reids challenging the old-school thinking and transforming the sport into a new way of thinking.

18.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! Would you enjoy this view?

18.01.2022 From Geraldton to Esperance, the South-West of WA has experienced increasingly variable climate conditions for over a century. With increasingly drier winters and warmer, wetter summers affecting our states cropping industry; we need to gather and integrate knowledge from across Science to understand how best to respond to the challenges ahead. Join three UWA experts: Frances Hoyle (Soil), Nicolas Taylor (Plant) and Don McFarlane (Climate effects on water) as they explore h...ow research has helped address previous and current challenges facing growers; and help them anticipate how we gear up and identify areas of future knowledge needed for the sustainability of the industry. Speakers Assoc Prof Frances Hoyle, Dr Nicolas Taylor, Dr Don McFarlane Host Kirsty Brooks

16.01.2022 Spend a day in the life of our grads #UWA

15.01.2022 Tag a UWA graduate from your industry, youd like to hear speak at the 2020 UWA Alumni Career Summit. Event details https://bit.ly/348dQJg

14.01.2022 Beirut explosion: UWA graduate and humanitarian worker Anita Williams [MInfectDis 14] describes shock at blast

13.01.2022 Throwback to 2013! The Luminous Peacock as shown on Winthrop Hall. Did you join us on this spectacular night?

13.01.2022 From UWA to Silicon Valley! #Podcast https://spoti.fi/2F9JPP1 Iain McIntrye, Andy Henson and the Berkeley, California-based company hope to help people continue to learn and grow throughout their lives through their wearable patch. Listen and learn how an idea that that was born at UWA, is now making waves by launching smart patches (as simple as a Band-Aid) as a memory aid for everyday use Visit https://thinkhumm.com/ today!

12.01.2022 Perth Lord Mayor Candidate Sandy Anghie (LLB, BCom 97, BEnvDes 11, MArch 14) has 25 years experience across diverse fields, combining architecture and planning with legal, finance, commercial and governance skills. Sandy started her career as a corporate tax lawyer in 1997, working in Australias leading law and accounting firms - KPMG, Herbert Smith Freehills and EY. Deciding to pursue her passion, in 2006 Sandy returned to university to study architecture, and in the pa...st 14 years has gained experience in a broad range of architecture roles. Over the past decade Sandy has served on a number of boards including The Constable Care Child Safety Foundation, The West Australian Ballet and Historic Heart of Perth Inc. She is currently a Chapter Councillor of the Australian Institute of Architects WA, an elected position. Sandy was one of the founding members of the registered charity Historic Heart of Perth Inc, and has led the project since its inception in 2016. With the aim of revitalising Perths east end, Sandy has met and worked with hundreds of stakeholders and supporters across all levels of government, business and the community to drive positive change in our city. Alongside work on the Historic Heart project, Sandy is a small business owner with her residential architecture practice, editor of The Architect magazine, official publication of the Australian Institute of Architects WA and Meet the Architect columnist for the West Australian newspaper. Sandy is the recipient of a number of awards, including the 2020 WA Emerging Architect Prize in recognition of her leadership and contribution to architecture within the community, and the 2018 National Association of Women in Construction Social Responsibility Award, in recognition of her significant commitment to a social cause within the construction industry. You can keep up-to-date with Sandy on Instagram and follow her work at @sandy_anghie.architect @historicheartofperth and @thearchitectwa. https://bit.ly/30kCHr3

12.01.2022 Have you had the chance to listen to the latest episode of Alumni Voices? Michelle Hammond [BSc 14, BSc(Hons) 17] offers her top 5 tips for finding work during (and post) the COVID-19 Pandemic.

10.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day Join us on Friday 28 August to recognise Wear it Purple Day and show support for the young LGBT+ people. Heres how you can get involved Wear purple on Friday 28 August - from the understated to the flamboyant, all styles are encouraged. Use the free resources from the Wear it Purple Day website, including Zoom and Teams backgrounds (search: wear it purple 2020)... Register for our Wear it Purple Day panel event to hear about being out at work; creating inclusive workplaces; ways companies can support the LGBT+ community; and more. See more

09.01.2022 Dont judge a book by its cover. Appearances can be deceiving. Despite these warnings, evidence shows that people cant help but make rapid judgements of character based on a mere glimpse of a strangers face. These impressions really matter because they predict all sorts of social outcomes. For instance, children who look attractive are assumed to be smart by teachers, and are less likely to receive harsh discipline. Dr Jemma Collova will discuss how psychology research can ...help us understand how we form first impressions from childrens faces, whether these impressions are at all accurate, and how children learn to form these impressions too. Dr Jemma Collova Twitter @JemmaCollova

09.01.2022 In this episode of Alumni Voices, we connect with Tomy Hwang, who currently works as a consultant in Canberra. He shares his stories about his time at UWA, his favorite memories, and the time he spent working with children at Princess Margaret Hospital. We also discuss his transition into consultancy, personal branding for young professionals, and Tomy offers his insight and advice for both present and future young professionals. #podcast #uwa #UWAalumni

08.01.2022 Throwback to the 1940s

08.01.2022 As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Hong Kong, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work. Moderator Ricky Mui [BSc, LLB 97] Managing Director - Hong Kong, Robert Walters, and our panel of experts will share their insights on what you need to know - and how it will affect you. Join us from the comfort of your own home or office desk. Brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Hong Kong Alumni Network. Register https://bit.ly/2H2A3iz

07.01.2022 Throwback to 1932! Opening of Hackett Memorial Buildings

07.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday, 19 August 2020, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (AWST; UTC+08.00) for the third instalment of our Research Impact Series webinar, brought to you by the Development and Alumni Relations team and the Office of Research Enterprise. Visit the event webpage to meet our panel and register for the event https://bit.ly/2Y2H1d5

07.01.2022 Throwback to Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visiting UWA in 1954.

06.01.2022 West Australian beaches have had a rough start to winter with many looking narrower than they have been in some years as a result of recent storms. Many of us who visit our local WA beaches may wonder how and why our coastlines change shape so dramatically throughout the seasons. Join Dr Jeff Hansen, as he provides an overview of the processes that dictate the balance between erosion and accretion along our coastline. He will also explain how we monitor and measure our coast...line, as well as highlight some unique aspects of WAs oceanography that are important in shaping our beaches. Dr Jeff Hansen wacoastline.org Coming Soon to WA www.facebook.com/coastsnap/

05.01.2022 Throwback! Summer school campers

03.01.2022 "It is exciting that UWA is at the forefront of research in many areas, and that this work is being used to inform our curriculum and teaching practice." Associate Professor Peter Peeling BSc(Hons) 05, PhD 09, MBA 19 Peter received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in 2009, investigating exercise-induced mechanisms relevant to iron deficiency in endurance athletes. This work highlighted the potential influence of the iron-regulatory hormone known as hepcidin on iron metabolism. more about Peters journey https://bit.ly/3fWBXOk

01.01.2022 Want to indulge your passion or take your career to the next level? Consider doing postgraduate study with us Find out more by registering to join online info sessions on September 15 and 16, showcasing courses across the University. Register at https://bit.ly/2QnkfIr and dip into info sessions that interest you.