Precision Conservation Agriculture: Private Costs, Environmental Benefits, Potential Policy

Conservation areas offer societal benefits via limiting soil erosion, sequestering carbon, and offering habitat for pollinators and natural enemies of crop pests. We report US field results on the opportunity cost of precision conservation along with potential public benefits that could underpin ag conservation policy.

• Tue 44 Feb 2024
• 4:00 PM
• Hybrid: Teams or Bayliss Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009

Pathways to Politcs for Women UWA: Changing the face of politics

The Pathways to Politics for Women program is a crucial step towards creating a more inclusive and representative political landscape. The launch provides networking opportunities for attendees interested in advancing gender equality in politics.

• Fri 47 Feb 2024
• 2:30 PM
• UWA Business School, Hackett Drive Crawley WA 6009

Evoke AG

AgriFutures evoke connects the agrifood innovation community from Australia, across the Asia Pacific region and around the world.

• Tue 51 Feb 2024
• 9:00 AM
• Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Public Health Approaches to Bereavement Support

UWA Professor Samar Aoun joins an expert panel to discuss the translation of public health approaches to bereavement support into policy and practice.

• Wed 52 Feb 2024
• 5:00 PM
• Online

UWA Natural Capital Knowledge Exchange

In collaboration with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), UWA is uniting leading academics, industry professionals and investors in the vibrant world of natural capital at this special event.

• Thu 53 Feb 2024
• 8:00 AM
• The University Club of Western Australia, Crawley WA 6009

UWA Researcher Induction Day

UWA researchers - whether you're a fresh face in research or a seasoned researcher wanting to know more about research support services at UWA, this is your chance to establish connections with staff who are here to help you develop, protect and enable your research.

• Thu 53 Feb 2024
• 9:30 AM
• Ezone Social Hub, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009

Climate Change and Democracy: Perils, Promise, and Prospects?

Drawing upon the first major study of climate change and democracy in the Asia-Pacific region, this presentation will illuminate the challenges faced by democracies in the climate crisis and ways to address them.

• Thu 53 Feb 2024
• 6:30 PM
• Fox Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009

Meet the archaeologists

UWA archaeologists work on a wide range of projects across Australia and internationally. UWA archaeologists and PhD students at UWA will present their research plans for 2024 and beyond in 3 minute talks!

• Thu 60 Feb 2024
• 3:00 PM
• Econ 373, School of Social Sciences, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009

The Space Race: the untold story of the first black astronauts

Join the International Space Centre (UWA) , AROSE, Curtin University, Joseph Banks Secondary College and WA Museum Boola Bardip at this very special event, celebrating and interrogating the challenging journey of marginalised workers in the US space race.

• Thu 60 Feb 2024
• 6:30 PM
• The University Club of Western Australia, Crawley WA 6009

Connect to amplify: Building Powerful Networks for Impact

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Community of Practice Women in Science Committee invites you to our free workshop on building powerful networks for impact facilitated.

• Thu 67 Mar 2024
• 10:30 AM
• Robin J Warren Library UWA, 17 Monash Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009

Hydrogen Geological Storage - Challenges and Benefits

In this seminar, Professor Derek Elsworth will discuss the benefits and challenges posed by Hydrogen Geological Storage which has been identified as a critical step for energy transition from fossil-based systems to renewable sources.

• Thu 67 Mar 2024
• 6:00 PM
• Webb Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009

WASO in Conversation | Aaron Wyatt

In 2024, Noongar musician, and UWA Graduate, Aaron Wyatt conducts his own piece 'The Coming Dawn', a moving celebration of Country reflecting the starkness and beauty of the Australian landscape. Join us as we sit down with Aaron to discuss this upcoming WASO performance and Aaron‘s fascinating career in music.

• Thu 67 Mar 2024
• 6:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6010

International Women’s Day Concert

Conservatorium staff and students come together on International Women's Day to celebrate the creativity and innovation of female composers from the 17th century to the present day.

• Fri 68 Mar 2024
• 1:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009

Gardening for Wildlife - Citizen Science Project Celebration - Albany

Join us as we celebrate the citizen science project: Turning Gardeners into Conservationists. We'll reveal how the citizen scientists involved in our project have uncovered new knowledge about the animals that visit gardens, and which wildlife-friendly gardening activities best support wildlife.

• Thu 74 Mar 2024
• 11:00 AM
• Retravision Stadium, 156 Lockyer Ave, Centennial Park WA 6330, Australia

Irwin Street Collective - Chamber Music Salon: Dichterliebe

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of sounds from period instruments as artistic directors of the Irwin Street Collective, Sara Macliver & Cecilia Sun, present Robert Schumann's monumental song cycle Dichterliebe, which tells the musical story of a poet's love and betrayal. Ticketed event.

• Thu 74 Mar 2024
• 7:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6011

Gardening for Wildlife - Citizen Science Project Celebration - Perth

Join us as we celebrate the citizen science project: Turning Gardeners into Conservationists. We'll reveal how the citizen scientists involved in our project have uncovered new knowledge about the animals that visit gardens, and which wildlife-friendly gardening activities best support wildlife.

• Sat 76 Mar 2024
• 1:00 PM
• Wilsmore Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling HIghway Perth WA 6009

Gardening for Wildlife - Citizen Science Project Celebration - Bunbury

Join us as we celebrate the citizen science project: Turning Gardeners into Conservationists. We'll reveal how the citizen scientists involved in our project have uncovered new knowledge about the animals that visit gardens, and which wildlife-friendly gardening activities best support wildlife.

• Sun 77 Mar 2024
• 12:30 PM
• Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse Hotel, 2 Marlston Dr, Bunbury WA 6230, Australia

Murujuga: Dynamics of the Dreaming launch

Please join us to celebrate the Murujuga project and book at the official UWA seminar and book launch.

• Thu 81 Mar 2024
• 3:00 PM
• Woolnough Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway Peth WA 6009

Conservation, Community and Connectedness

This webinar showcases how philanthropically funded research is providing fundamental and crucial knowledge about ecosystems in order to mitigate threats. Our panel discusses how collaborating with experts, institutions, and communities to overcome environmental and human induced challenges on land and in the sea will maximise the success of conservation efforts.

• Thu 81 Mar 2024
• 5:00 PM
• Online

An 8-Step Roadmap to a More Sustainable Future (and How We Can All Contribute to it)

Join us for an insightful discussion which will discuss driving positive social change and implementing impactful policies.

• Thu 81 Mar 2024
• 5:45 PM
• State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000

Irwin Street Collective | The Song Project

Under the mentorship of Australian Soprano, Sara Macliver, UWA Voice students perform 19th-century German lieder with keyboard specialist Cecilia Sun, on a replica 1830s Viennese fortepiano. Ticketed event.

• Thu 81 Mar 2024
• 7:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6010

Unravelling the Early History of the Earth

Professor Vervoort, Director of the Radiogenic Isotope and Geochronology Laboratory (RIGL) at Washington State University, is a leading expert in radiogenic isotope geochemistry and geochronology and has been among the pioneers in applying these tools to understanding the early Earth.

• Tue 86 Mar 2024
• 6:00 PM
• Woolnough Lecture Theatre, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway Peth WA 6009

UWA Convocation Autumn Ordinary Meeting: Future of Higher Education

Join our diverse panel of experts for a discussion on the future of higher education following the recent release of the University Accord.

• Tue 86 Mar 2024
• 6:00 PM
• Banquet Hall, University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009

Preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect: A review of best practice system approaches | CSI UWA webinar

Drawing on research by Dr James Herbert, this presentation makes the case for taking a public health approach to the accessibility of specialist mental health services post-disclosure and the need for a joined-up approach across government and non-government agencies that addresses the harms of abuse and the conditions that lead to high rates of re-victimisation.

• Tue 100 Apr 2024
• 1:00 PM
• Online

Plants in Space

How plants respond to gravity and how we can engineer plants for space. A presentation by UWA’s School of Molecular Sciences’ Dr James Lloyd and University of Leeds Dr Suruchi Roychoudhry.

• Wed 101 Apr 2024
• 1:00 PM
• Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, UWA, 54 Fairway, Crawley WA 6009

Mirabilis Collective I Shimmer

This concert presents a spectrum where classical meets contemporary, highlighting the intricate harmonies and vibrant melodies unique to each artist. It's an evening that celebrates the powerful impact of women in music, echoing the essence of Shimmer through every note and rhythm. Ticketed event.

• Sun 105 Apr 2024
• 5:00 PM
• Wigmore Studio, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009

Where to Publish

UWA RESEARCHERS: It's more important than ever to be strategic about where you publish your research; to maximise reach and potential impact, as well as ensure you are working with quality and legitimate publishers.

• Tue 107 Apr 2024
• 2:00 PM
• Online

Coffee and Chat: Nicki Mitchell

Our special guest is Associate Professor Nicki Mitchell (Oceans Institute, School of Biological Sciences, Biodiversity Council) to share her story, journey and experiences as a woman in science. In particular, she will be sharing her research career, research-led teaching, and engaging government / philanthropy / community organisations.

• Thu 109 Apr 2024
• 10:30 AM
• Giumelli Learning Studio 2, EZone, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway Perth WA 6009

The hottest year on record: evidence that human-induced global warming now exceeds 1.5 C

This seminar will focus on new evidence looking at long-living Sclerosponges. These carbonate skeleton producing species can provide a ‘diary’ of sea temperatures going back over 300 years. The extraordinary warming that occurred in 2023 made it the hottest year on record. When coupled with this new research, a very different picture of global warming emerges.

• Mon 113 Apr 2024
• 6:00 PM
• WA Maritime Museum, NWS Shipping Theatre, Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Introduction to Scival

SciVal is a powerful research analytics tool allowing you to demonstrate and analyse your research performance using citation metrics from Scopus. It is useful for grant and position applications. This session will introduce the different modules in SciVal, how to navigate it and how it can be used to:

• Quickly demonstrate research performance using templates
• Create customised reports utilising the range of metrics available
• Find your top performing research outputs
• Benchmark against others in your discipline

• Tue 114 Apr 2024
• 2:00 PM
• Online

UWA Saxophone Showcase with Emma McPhilemy

Internationally celebrated Selmer Paris Artist Emma McPhilemy joins the UWA Saxophone Studio to perform an exciting program of diverse works exploring the full colour and sounds of the saxophone. Ticketed event.

• Mon 120 Apr 2024
• 7:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6011

WASO Beethoven 9 | Featuring the Symphonic Chorus of UWA

Join WASO, conductor Alpesh Chauhan, a stellar lineup of soloists, and the WASO Chorus as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 premiere. James Ledger enjoys his own premiere with The Last Thing, a moving work composed for one of Australia's finest singers, Sara Macliver.

• Fri 124 May 2024
• 7:30 PM
• Perth Concert Hall, 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Foundation Housing & Centre for Social Impact UWA Report Launch

Come along to the launch of the report Reimagining the Role of Lodging in Ending Homelessness: An Evaluation of Foundation Housing's Lodging and Support Services. The Foundation Housing Lodging Accommodation and Support Service provides a contemporary model of lodging houses and an effective long-term accommodation solution at low-cost.

• Tue 128 May 2024
• 1:00 PM
• 67-69 Bennett Street Perth, WA 6004

Callaway Lecture 2024 | Clint Bracknell

In 2024, Noongar song-maker, composer and academic, Clint Bracknell, delivers the Callaway Lecture in his inaugural year as Professor Of Music at UWA.

• Tue 128 May 2024
• 6:30 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009

West Australian Opera in association with the UWA Conservatorium of Music | Dido and Aeneas

The devastating heartache of Purcell's beautiful 1689 masterpiece fills Government House Ballroom at an exclusive evening of dinner and performance, featuring artists from West Australian Opera, with UWA Chamber Orchestra and the UWA Voice Ensemble. Ticketed event.

• Thu 130 May 2024
• 5:00 PM
• Government House Ballroom, 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

John Roberts

Internationally renowned pianist John Roberts makes his long-awaited return to Perth to present a piano recital of American music including Charles Ives's rarely heard first sonata, and Samuel Barber virtuosic tour de force sonata in E-Flat minor. Ticketed event.

• Sun 133 May 2024
• 3:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6012

UWA Wind Orchestra | Bury and Rise

Celebrate the rich tapestry of Australian wind band music as the UWA Wind Orchestra and WAAPA Symphonic Wind Ensemble join forces for a special concert, including the Australian premiere of UWA Artist in Residence Catherine Likhuta's Bury and Rise, alongside works by Harrison, Henry, and Grainger.

• Wed 136 May 2024
• 7:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009

Enrich! Ensembles Showcase

Join students from across the university in vibrant and dynamic ensemble performances, featuring massed Ukulele Ensembles, Rock & Pop Guitar and the UWA Broadway Choir. Ticketed event.

• Thu 144 May 2024
• 5:30 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6013

Enrich! Jazz Ensemble

Come join us for a night of fabulous Jazz and good times with the UWA Jazz Ensemble. Ticketed event.

• Fri 145 May 2024
• 7:30 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6014

Piano Showcase

Come and join UWA Conservatorium piano students for this annual feast of piano music – a chance for every piano student, in any of our courses, to test their piano-mettle on the concert stage and unveil their unique artistry and passion.

• Mon 148 May 2024
• 7:00 PM
• Callaway Auditorium, UWA, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6015

Australian Science Communicators Conference 2024: Support, Connect, Grow

This conference brings together science communication professionals, researchers and educators from diverse fields to delve into the ways quality communication can dismantle barriers, bridge knowledge gaps and foster evidence-driven decision-making. The conference includes Keynote presentations from prominent national and international speakers, short talks, workshops and panels.

• Tue 170 Jun 2024
• 9:00 AM
• TBA

25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals - Culture and Conservation: fishing for change

This, the world's largest marine mammal conference will bringing thousands of marine experts from around the world to Perth.

• Mon 316 Nov 2024
• 9:00 AM
• Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000, Australia