Beyond UWA

The impact of COVID-19 on the global economy has been enormous, with businesses shuttered and employees using technology to work from home in unprecedented numbers. Our panel of UWA researchers with expertise in organisational/workplace behaviour, architecture, virology and psychology share insights on how business will need to change and adapt to meet requirements for workplace safety and employe...

Laura Carija (MBBS '80) was travelling in a group of medical doctors aboard a cruise ship when it was infected by COVID-19. Both Laura and her husband, a fellow UWA grad, contracted the virus with almost no symptoms. Laura describes her experience of being on the ship and the lengthy process of isolation and travel to get home to Denmark, Western Australia. 

What does the future of farming look like? UWA graduate Darren Ho [BSc '15], an Agricultural Consultant has over 10 years of experience in managing farms and working on different startups across Southeast Asia and Australia. On today's episode, learn how Darren has been instrumental in some of the successes with the companies he's worked with in Insect and Urban Farming. 

Dr Darja Kragt  [PhD '18] is a Lecturer in Work Psychology at the University of Western Australia School of Psychological Science. Dr Kragt gives insight into her current research, which is focused on investigating the role of identity in leadership and leadership development, why we need more followership to improve leadership, and her top 5 tips to improve your leadership. Recommended links by D...

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Southeast Asia, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work. Moderator  Madeleine Tan  [MBA '00], and our panel of experts will share their insights on what you need to know - and how it will affect you.

Founder of AKE Fitness, Amy King [BCom '09] shares her 6 tips to get the most out of your return to the gym, alternative ways to keep fit in isolation, and the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the fitness industry. Download Amy's eBook today!

Dr Rachel Paterson is a scientist at Immunocore , a pioneering, clinical-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company working to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines to address unmet needs in cancer, infection and autoimmune disease.  On this episode, Rachel takes us behind the scenes into her role at Immunocore , her favorite memories of UWA, becoming a Rhodes Sch...

Freya Spencer [BSc '17], Executive Natural Resource Management Officer at North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources Inc. and the Gillamii Centre is helping repair one of the largest river systems on Western Australia's South Coast. Listen to Freya's journey, and learn how her passion for making our natural and urban environments better for current and future generations is making an impact.  Conn...

Hugh O’Keeffe, BSc ‘17 (Neuroscience, Linguistics): Assistant Director at Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust, London Hugh left UWA in 2016 and then worked with Uber in Facilities Management. The role took him to London in 2018 where he continued in his role, but also started working at Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust. Having now made his role at Mosaic full-time, he credits UWA for giving him the...

Physically Distanced, Socially Connected A (Virtual) Research Impact Series Event The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and live. The practice of social distancing will undoubtedly have consequences to our mental health, wellbeing and the way we socialise. Our panel of research experts will share their insights on how to manage your mental wellbeing, tips for keepi...

Glen Travers graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976.  After training to be a Chartered Accountant here in Perth, Glen built a $700 million venture capital operation with the support of some major financial entities.  Following a move to London and having been involved in various industry sectors, Glen moved into the biopharmaceutical sector and was involved with taking medical brea...

Pamela Watson graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in 1980. She was a Commonwealth Scholar and completed an MBA at the University of Toronto. Pamela is a strategy and change management professional who has worked with some of the world's largest international consultancy firms. She later founded her own consulting practices in Ghana and Nigeria, and social enterprise in Nige...

The recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore shows that there are limits to what national responses to a global pandemic can achieve.  Stephanie Arrowsmith [DipModLang '14, BHlthSc '14], Senior Associate, Network Development Lead at SecondMuse and Impact Hub Jakarta Co-Founder shares the impact on people's lives after the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, and how businesses today can deliver a pos...

Join Performance & Mindset Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and High Performance Coach Shona Rowan , Managing Director of Skills of the Modern Age (SOMA) Nate Sturcke , and Practice Leader - Future of Work Tech at PeopleStrong Adrian Tan  discuss how the Coronavirus has changed working forever. Resources www.shonarowan.com https://skillsofthemodernage.com.au/ https://adriantan.com.sg/

Poppy Wise [BA '03], Director in the Economic and Social Advisory team at Urbis specialising in social and environmental policy research, evaluation and advice, dissects the social impact of COVID-19, and which groups have been left in a vulnerable position. 

Dr Domenic Crouch [BSc '07, BSc(Hons) '08, PhD '14] is the Founder of Think Feel Perform and the Chief Operating Officer and Director of The Good Chat Foundation . Dr Crouch will share his tips for being mentally tough during COVID-19, taking advantage of opportunities, and how to embrace the unexpected. 

Jo Alilovic is the Director and founder of 3D HR Legal – a modern, virtual employment law firm. The firm’s purpose is to help proactive business leaders feel confident in their decision making, get over the dread of difficult conversations and give them peace of mind that they are legally compliant. In her almost 20 years of experience as an employment lawyer, Jo has helped hundreds of businesses...

Throughout a crisis, leadership is more important than ever. Hear from two industry leaders, Vanessa Vershaw [BA] and Dr James Kelley [MMgtRes, PhD] discuss the future of work, organisational culture, and how we can support others in isolation. Vanessa Vershaw is an Elite High-Performance Coaching Psychologist for Fortune 100 companies globally and one of Australia’s leading voices in Organisation...

Asha Holland is the founder of rapidly growing brand and movement, Alternatively Healthy. She is an Accredited Exercise Scientist who combines her knowledge of the human body with her own personal experience of disordered eating, body dysmorphia and extreme burnout, to teach girls around Australia to accept and love themselves exactly as they are! From a teen who struggled with her self-worth and...

Elise Sutherland [BSc '15] is the Founder, CEO and Director of medical device start-up Stelect. Learn about Stelect's (a med start-up in Melbourne) patented technology, an ultrasound imaging balloon catheter, has already received praise by interventional cardiologists. BIO Elise is a Biomedical Engineer, entrepreneur, speaker and women in STEM advocate. Elise is highly awarded for her career in me...

COVID-19 is increasingly having a significant impact on the global community and is a rapidly evolving issue. How are our Australian athletes coping with the sudden change in their daily lives? We speak to GWS Giants player and UWA graduate Matt de Boer about how COVID-19 has impacted the GWS Giants and AFL community, his growth as a leader, and how he's been preparing for life after football. BIO...

Feeling less confident due to COVID-19? In this episode Dr Katherine Iscoe [PhD '12] shares some simple ways people can use this time of lock-down for their personal health, insight into her Wake up confident program, and 3 simple steps to start your day smiling. Dr Katherine Iscoe [PhD '12], also known as “Dr Kat”, is a Canadian-born confidence mentor (and self-proclaimed shoe addict) who thrives...

Neesha Seth [MPsych '09] is a UWA graduate with over 15 years of experience in organisational psychology. She shares with us her professional advice on how to successfully transition to working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, strategies for managing personal and other's mental health struggles, social isolation and leadership strategies for managing virtual teams. Further information on COVI...

Sabrina Davies BPhil(Hons) '18 is a third year PhD student and Westpac Future Leader Scholar, studying the biochemistry behind seed germination after bushfires. She describes herself as ‘nuts about everything science’ – particularly being able to teach science or get other people as excited about it as she is! When not in the lab you can find Sabrina attempting to play electric guitar or washing c...

Dr Cyril Grueter is a biological anthropologist in UWA’s School of Human Sciences and School of Biological Sciences. His work explores the evolution of group social organisation in humans and primates, where individuals of different social units overcome hostility to interact and collaborate. The primates he studies are critically endangered and he hopes learning more about their behaviour and rai...