UWA Institute of Advanced Studies

Shaping Tomorrow: Future-proofing WA for the Next Generation Join experts incl. Sophie Howe & Prof. Peter Klinken as they explore how policy, sustainability and innovation can help us achieve a shift towards the long-term Mon 28 Apr | 7–8:30pm | WA Museum tinyurl.com/4wnukedz

Eminent media historian Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley joins us at @uwanews as an @IAS_UWA Visiting Fellow. In addition to hosting an IAS masterclass, she will deliver a public talk: 'The ABC in the West' 📅Thurs 24 July, 11am, NAA WA ➡️uwa.edu.au/news/article/2…

#POMPerth Keynote Speaker Professor Alan Harvey considers why humans have music as well as language. Does music act as a 'cultural archive' via memory?

Public Lecture @uwanews 'Harmony in Spite of Individuality' by Alan R Harvey, Emeritus Professor, & Senior Honorary Research Fellow, @UWAhumanscience @UWAMusic @PerronInstitute 15 July 2025 | 6pm Social Sciences Theatre, UWA 🖱️events.humanitix.com/harmony-indivi…

PUBLIC TALK 'Geotechnical Risk: What are the Chances?' with Professor D. Vaughan Griffiths, Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines. 14 July, 6pm, Woolnough LT @uwanews ▶️events.humanitix.com/geotechnical-r…

Geotechnical Risk: What are the Chances? Join us next Monday @uwanews for this public talk by Professor D. Vaughan Griffiths, Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines 📅14 July, 6pm-7pm 🖱️events.humanitix.com/geotechnical-r…

PUBLIC TALK The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotech with Professor Luis Campos, Baker College Chair for the History of Science, Technology & Innovation at Rice University. 19 Jun, 6pm, Webb LT @uwanews tinyurl.com/35ymb6r2

Public Talk🧬The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotech 19 Jun 6pm Prof Luis Campos, Baker College Chair for the History of Science, Tech & Innovation @RiceUniversity will explore the legacy of Asilomar & the future of biotech, ethics & innovation ▶️tinyurl.com/35ymb6r2

Moving beyond engagement to elevate Indigenous Knowledge in the research environment 19 Jun 1.30-4pm, UWA 🎫tinyurl.com/u953f766 A/Prof Duane Hamacher will share his approach for Sky Country & explore how we can progress towards a shared future & cross-disciplinary collabs.

TODAY: Rethinking Conservation for a Changing World How can social-ecological systems research help reshape conservation? Join us for this public talk by Alta de Vos, Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University 10 June, 12-1pm @uwaoceans tinyurl.com/4rtrfknd

MASTERCLASS AI and its Impact on Engineering Design and Manufacturing Presenter: Professor Conrad Tucker, Director @cmu_africa and @IAS_UWA Visiting Fellow 🗓️10 June, 10am-12 noon @IAS_UWA 👉uwa.edu.au/ias/upcoming-e…

Public Lecture: Rethinking Conservation for a Changing World How can social-ecological systems research help reshape conservation? Join us for this talk by @IAS_UWA Visiting Fellow Alta de Vos @CST_SU 🗓️ 10 June, 12-1pm 👉 tinyurl.com/4rtrfknd

We look forward to welcoming @IAS_UWA Visiting Fellow Professor @conradtucker, Director @cmu_africa to @uwanews next week. Professor Tucker will give a public talk and masterclass at UWA next week on AI and Machine Learning. 🖱️uwa.edu.au/ias/upcoming-e…

🌍 Rethinking Conservation for a Changing World How can social-ecological systems research help reshape conservation in the face of biodiversity loss and inequality? Join us for this public talk by Alta de Vos, @CST_SU @StellenboschUni 🗓️ 10 June, 12-1pm tinyurl.com/4rtrfknd

The promise and peril of the blue economy 18 Jun, 6pm, Uni Club 🎫 tinyurl.com/4c3t658m Prof Ben Halpern will share how the ocean holds the greatest promise for transformative change, where the most serious risks lie & how science can guide us in navigating this landscape.

What does The Spirit of Asilomar mean today? Join us at @uwanews for a public talk by Prof Luis Campos @RiceUniversity, exploring the legacy of the 1975 DNA summit & what it reveals about the future of biotech, ethics & innovation. 📍19 June, 6pm | tinyurl.com/35ymb6r2

Testimony to the Atom Bomb – A Survivor Speaks In 1945 Teruko Yahata was 8 when she was exposed to an atomic bomb at her home in #Hiroshima. She has since devoted herself to sharing her experience, to aid understanding #NeverAgain 12 May, 4–5pm @uwanews tinyurl.com/3ps8tkv8

EVENT Public Talk by Dr João Boto Caeiro - UWA Architect in Residence & IAS Visiting Fellow Dr João Boto Caeiro is Professor at the Fine Arts School of Oaxaca & Director of Oaxaca based architecture practice RootStudio 30 April, 6-7pm UWA School of Design tinyurl.com/384vsza4

We're excited to welcome @IAS_UWA Visiting Fellow Dr João Boto Caeiro of @RootStudio_MX to @uwanews for a Creative Residency exploring sustainable, community-driven design. 📅 Public Talk: 30 Apr, 6pm-7pm 🖼️ Exhibition: 5–9 May 📍 UWA School of Design 🔗 tinyurl.com/384vsza4

Western Australians as Good Ancestors with Sophie Howe 1 May, 7am, University Club of WA 🎫 tinyurl.com/26pvud88 Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from global changemaker Sophie Howe, sharing how long-term decision-making can shape a better future for generations to come.