UWA Alumni

🎓A UWA degree can take you places.

But often, it's the people you meet along the way who make the biggest impact.

A lecturer. A mentor. A classmate. A lifelong friend.

We're curious:

📚What did you study at UWA?

📍Where has your degree taken you?

💙Who helped shape that journey?

Share your story in the comments below or send us an email at [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

🐟A single drop of water can reveal an entire ecosystem.

UWA researchers are using environmental DNA (eDNA) to understand how climate change and human activity reshaping fish biodiversity around the world - all without catching a single fish.

By analysing DNA naturally found in water, researchers can quickly monitor freshwater ecosystems and help guide future conservation efforts.

It's a fascinating example of how UWA research is combining innovation and environmental science to help protect our planet. 🌏

Read more about this groundbreaking research below:
🔗https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/environmental-dna--reveals-impact-of-climate-and-humans-on-fish-biodiversity

💙Another example of UWA research making a global impact.

💙The UWA alumni Making a Difference

Did you know a UWA graduate helped transform burn treatment around the world?

Professor Fiona Wood's pioneering work in skin regeneration and burns care has improved outcomes for countless patients and helped shape modern treatment practises both in Australia and internationally.

A graduate of UWA's Medical School, Professor Wood's career is a powerful reminder of the impact that one person can have through innovation, determination and commitment to helping others.

Her work has not only advanced healthcare but has also changed lives, making her one of Western Australia's most respected medical professionals.

We're proud to celebrate the achievements of UWA alumni who continue to make a difference to their communities and beyond.

💙Who tops your list of inspiring UWA graduates? Let us know in the comments

🎨When was the last time you explored the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery?

This July, three new exhibitions are coming to UWA, exploring identity, culture, connection and perception through contemporary art.

From immersive installations and thought-provoking collections to artist talks and creative workshops, there's something for everyone-and entry is free.

Whether you're reconnecting with campus or discovering it for the first time in years, it's the perfect excuse to experience one of UWA's cultural spaces again.

📍The exhibition open on 30 July and run until 19 September.

📖Read more and plan your visit below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/lwag/home/

🌿World Nature Conservation Day

Some of the best memories at UWA weren't planned.

They happened between lectures. Walking to class. Studying on Oak Lawn. Watching the sun set over Matilda Bay.

Looking back, it's easy to forget just how lucky we were to study on one of Australia's most beautiful university campuses.

Nestled between Kings Park and Matilda Bay, UWA is home to more than stunning heritage buildings- it's surrounded by thriving natural environment that few universities can call their own.

🦚The peacocks have become unofficial UWA celebrities, wandering grounds and appearing in countless graduation photos.

🦢Along the river, black swans-WA's state emblem and a symbol of resilience and uniqueness-glide across Matilda Bay.

🐬if you were lucky, you might have spotted dolphins from the foreshore, seasonal jellyfish beneath the surface, or even the occasional shark reminding us just how rich this ecosystem really is.

It's easy to overlook these moments when you're rushing to your lecture. Looking back, they're part of what made studying at UWA so special.

This World Nature Conservation Day, wherever you are in the world, take a moment to appreciate and protect the natural places around you- whether that's reducing waste, supporting local conservation efforts, planting something new or simply spending time in nature.

💙What little moment do you remember most from your time at UWA?

📸swipe through to revisit some wildlife that makes our campus unlike anywhere else!

💙The UWA Alumni Making a Difference

Featured in the latest Business School Brief is UWA graduate Dr Katrina Stratton, Member of the WA Parliament.

From social work and research to public service, Dr Katrina Stratton has spent her career focused on creating fairer systems and strengthening communities across western Australia.

Her journey highlights the impact UWA graduates continue to make through leadership, advocacy and service.

📖Read more about Dr Katrina Stratton's journey:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/from-system-gaps-to-meaningful-change

💙Which UWA graduate has inspired you the most?

🔬Three UWA researchers have been recognised among Australia's leading scientific minds.

Professor Graeme Cu***ng, Aleksandra Filipovska and Enrico Valdinoci have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science- one of the highest honours in Australian research.

Their work spans some of the most complex and important challenges of our time:

🌱Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation

🧬Genetic disease and mitochondrial research

➗Advance mathematics and scientific modelling

Together, their research is helping improve how we understand the natural world, treat disease, and solve complex global problems.

💙This recognition reflects the strength and global impact of UWA research across science, medicine and mathematics.

We congratulate all three researchers on this outstanding achievement!

Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/may/scientific-leaders-recognised-for-groundbreaking-research

🌏UWA research is helping how gastric cancer is detected and prevented in Vietnam.

A new partnership between UWA's Marshall centre for Infectious Disease Research and training and the VinMec Healthcare System will support early detection and prevention programs across Vietnam- targeting one of the country's leading causes of cancer-related deaths.

The initiative builds on Professor Barry Marshall's Nobel Prize-winning discovery linking H.pylori bacteria to gastric disease, now being translated into large-scale healthcare impact across a national hospital network.

By combining UWA's research expertise with VinMec's clinical reach, the partnership focuses on turning scientific discovery into real-world health outcomes for communities.

It's another example of UWA research making a global impact far beyond the classroom and laboratory.

💙Proud to see UWA contributing to life-saving healthcare solutions internationally

Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/may/new-partnership-to-transform-healthcare-in-vietnam

🐦In case you missed it...

UWA recently announced an exciting new partnership with Amazon to support the Corridors for Carnaby's conservation project, led by Professor Kingsley Dixon.

The project aims to help protect one of Western Australia's most iconic birds- the endangered Carnaby's Cockatoo-by restoring and reconnecting habitat across the state.

For many WA alumni, spotting a flock of Carnaby's overhead is a familiar sight. This world-first initiative will help ensure future generations can continue to experience these remarkable birds in the wild.

It's also a great example of how UWA researchers are working with industry and community to create real-world impact for conservation.

Read more about the project below:
🔗https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/world-first-project-to-help-save-endangered-carnabys-cockatoos

🏉Calling all UWA Rugby alumni and supporters!

The countdown is on, and there's still time to secure your place at the 2026 Friends of UWA Rugby Club Annual Lunch.

Join fellow alumni and UWA Rugby community for an afternoon of great company, shared memories and plenty of rugby as we hear from Morgan Turinui, who'll share his insights on the wallabies, the Western Force and the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Whether you're reconnecting with old teammates, catching up with friends or supporting the next generation of student-athletes, it's always a fantastic afternoon to be part of the UWA Rugby community.

💙Every ticket helps support the Friends of UWA Rugby Foundation, providing scholarships and opportunities for UWA student-athletes.

🏉Tables fill quickly, so don't miss out!

🔗register here: https://alumni.uwa.edu.au/events/registration-pages/2026/2026-07-17-friend-of-uwa-rugby-club-annual-lunch-new