UWA Alumni

🎓Scholarship Opportunity for MBA Emerging Leaders

The UWA Business School's MBA Emerging Leaders in Public Service Scholarship offers $15,000 in financial support for high-achieving professionals working in the public or not-for-profit sector.

Designed for emerging leaders early in their careers, this scholarship supports those looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities and create greater impact in their organisations and communities through an MBA at UWA.

Applications close on 30 October 2026.

Find out more and check your eligibility: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/scholarship-listing/mba-emerging-leaders-in-public-service-scholarship-f2617351

🦘What if giant kangaroos survived thousands of years longer than we once believed?

New UWA-led research has uncovered evidence suggesting an extinct giant kangaroo may have lived on the northern coast of new Guinea until 6.500 years ago- challenging long-held beliefs about when Australia's megafauna disappeared.

It's another exciting example of UWA researchers reshaping our understanding of the past.

📖Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/megafauna-survived-until-6500-years-ago-on-new-guinea-coast

🏡Could Australia's new negative gearing rules have unexpected consequences?

UWA Business School experts explore how the new reforms could reshape the property market-including some surprising outcomes for homeowners and investors.

📖read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/new-negative-gearing-rules-might-accidentally-favour-some-property-investors

📎Health care is about more than treatment-it's about trust, respect and feeling safe.

New insights from UWA researchers highlight why cultural safety is essential to improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples, and how strong partnerships, inclusive care and lasting system can help create a more equitable future.

💙At UWA, our researchers and graduates continue to drive conversations that create meaningful impact for communities across Australia.

📖Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/cultural-safety-isnt-just-a-buzzword

📣Calling all UWA St Catherine's College alumni!

For 80 years, St Catherine's College has been home to friendships, late-night chats, lifelong memories and generations of students.

Now it's time to come back and celebrate.

Join fellow alumni, Fellows and friends as St Catherine's marks this incredible milestone with a special 80th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, we'd love to see you there.

💙Save the date and keep an eye out for more details.

Join fellow alumni for a special evening with UWA Business School alumnus and former WA Premier Colin Barnett AC.

Hosted by Dr Mark Barnaba AM CitWA, the event will feature a conversation on leadership, legacy and the personal stories behind Colin's new book, Out West: Big State, Small Town.

Date: Wednesday, 30 September

Time: 5-6pm

Location: UWA Business School

This event is free and registration is required.

Find out more and register here: https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/business/events/out-west-big-state-small-town---colin-barnett-2026

🔬What should science education look like in a world shaped by AI?

A new report featuring UWA's Emerita Professor Vaille Dawson is calling for science education across Australia and New Zealand to evolve - better preparing young people for future shaped by artificial intelligence, climate change, global health challenges and emerging technologies.

The recommendations highlight the importance of inspiring curiosity, supporting teachers and equipping the next generation with the skills they'll need to navigate an ever-changing world.

💙It's another example of UWA academics helping shape the future - not just through research, but through education.

📖Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/experts-map-out-science-education-fit-for-the-future

🌏The UWA community doesn't stop at Perth.

From Western Australia to Ireland, UWA is continuing to build partnerships that create opportunities, inspire innovation and improve lives around the world.

A new collaboration with University of Galway will bring together world-leading expertise in healthcare research, education and innovation - opening the door to joint research, student and staff exchanges, and new ideas that have the potential to transform healthcare internationally.

Every new partnership strengthens the global UWA network and reflects the impact our university continues to make beyond campus.

💙It's exciting to see the UWA community growing across the world. where has your UWA journey taken you?

📖Read more below:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/partnership-strengthens-health-research-education-and-innovation

Help shape the next generation of UWA postgraduate professionals.

The UWA Alumni Relations team is seeking experienced UWA postgraduate alumni to volunteer as mentors for Beyond Postgrad: Navigating Your Next Chapter.

This networking event will bring together recent graduates, current postgraduate students and alumni mentors for an evening of career conversations, professional insights and meaningful connections.

📅 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

⏰ Time: 6 - 8.30pm

📍 Location: UniClub

Interested in sharing your experiences and supporting fellow UWA postgraduates as they navigate their next chapter?

✉️ [email protected]