Beyond UWA

There are few things that resonate as strongly with UWA alumni collectively than caring for the environment.  Following on from last year’s highly successful community event of the same name in Perth, close to 150 UWA alumni and friends gathered in Singapore for Plastic, plastic everywhere! a panel discussion focused on changing attitudes and behaviour to address the very real problem of plastic p...

Keeya-Lee Ayre is the Senior Marketing Manager responsible for leading global communications for the GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation programme, a 15.5 million GBP (28.2 million AUD) partnership with the UK Department for International Development, working to accelerate the delivery and impact of digital humanitarian assistance. She is responsible for directing digital campaigns, blogs, vid...

Hilton grew up in Perth and graduated from UWA in 1991 with a degree in Accounting and Finance. Firm in his belief that he would become a trader Hilton moved to London to follow his passion. He landed his first job in the stock market at Albert Sharp in Birmingham - 100 miles outside the city. Nine months later Hilton was offered a role at Goldman Sachs in London. He followed this with a stint on...

Marie Ishak-Lewis, principal podiatrist and pharmacist, is the founder of Elite Podiatry and co-founder and co-inventor of  Synxsole , a patented orthotic (shoe insert or insole) that was featured on Channel 10’s hit TV show Shark Tank where she and her co-inventor, landed a deal with the "Shark", Andrew Banks. Marie is actively involved in the community, presenting and public speaking at conferen...

Harriet is a climate specialist and award-winning writer who works in Communications and Advocacy for UNICEF at the UN. Prior to this, she was a senior strategist with Purpose, a consultancy advising NGOs like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Doctors of the World, and UN Environment on challenges from international development to renewable energy. She was a consultant on Years of Living Dang...

Conrad Pires has had a life-long fascination with technology and what the future might hold. What started as a childhood dream of being an astronaut has evolved into a vision of making space accessible and affordable for everyone. Following an international career in emerging technologies and the completion of his MBA at UWA, he co-founded Western Australia’s first space company building small sat...

Gender equality in your lifetime? The World Economic Forum estimates that women will not reach economic parity with men until 2234. That’s two centuries away. In 2017, the global gender gap widened for the first time in ten years. While we may disagree on the best ways to get there, it’s rare indeed to find a man or woman in Australia openly opposed to equal opportunity. So what’s the hold up? Joi...

Your brand tells the world - employers, customers, contacts - who you are, what you're passionate about and what you're capable of. It defines you and shapes the opportunities you attract. What is your personal brand? Spend time with a panel of UWA graduates who know their brand and how to use it.

Join us for a compelling exploration of the plastic pollution problem, featuring a panel of UWA research and graduate experts. Learn what you as a concerned citizen can do about it and how your University is leading positive change

Would you like to inspire, develop and retain your female staff?   Or boost your own performance as a woman in business? Shona Rowan is passionate about empowering women to step up, stand out and maximise their success in highly competitive environments. As an international speaker, trainer and success coach, Shona has spent the last 15 years helping thousands of women accelerate their success by...

In 2008, Bernie (B. Eng) founded Alyka, an agency specialising in digital marketing and web development. In just a few years, he transformed the business from a small start-up to an industry-leading firm with 45+ digital experts and an international presence. As Managing Director, he brings more than 20 years’ experience to the business, and is widely regarded as a thought leader in digital strate...

The  McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA , is a unique Centre that aims to inspire students and the Western Australian community to become active citizens in our local, regional and global communities through its internship program, academic units and events. Riley recently completed a Bachelor of Science (Sports Science, Exercise and Health) at the University of Western Australia. With a parti...

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship’s Community Conversations series – Shakira Donovan The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA , is a unique Centre that aims to inspire students and the Western Australian community to become active citizens in our local, regional and global communities through its internship program, academic units and events. Shakira recently completed a Bachelor of Science (P...

Nicholle Harris is a graduate of UWA BComs ‘15, and currently works as a Human Resources professional within the local government sector.  Prior to this role, Nicholle’s experiences range across the oil & gas and hospitality industries.  Nicholle has a passion for developing people, and investing in the younger generation.  Known for her resourcefulness and passion, Nicholle employs an engaging an...

The Guild Environment Department is running UWA's first ever Sustainable Careers Expo on Tuesday 23rd October: Find out about career options that won't contribute to a future defined by climate chaos  Meet environmental professionals and NGOs Learn how you can support sustainability in all career pathways from engineering to environmental science to economics. Meet Basundhara Dutta Basundhara is a...

Alannah McKay completed a Bachelor of Science (Exercise, Health and Sports Science) from UWA in 2014. She then moved to Canberra to take up a post-graduate position within the Physiology department of the Australian Institute of Sport, where she was directly involved in the preparation of many Australian athletes that went on to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. In 2016, Alannah re...

"Whilst at UWA, I studied a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in history).  I spent a number of years during my studies volunteering at a community legal center, where I gained a first-hand insight into how law and policy are deeply intertwined.  I completed my studies in 2009 and since then have enjoyed an interesting and diverse career, in both legal and policy advisory ro...

Lincoln Pan is the CEO of LearnZillion, partner of Cinch Accountants & Advisers and co-founder of Mojo Property Group. He is also board member of many national Not-for-Profit organizations. His TEDx UWA seminar: Three Principles to Create Your Unshakeable Financial Future is among one of the highest rated seminars from TEDx participants. Lincoln holds an MBA from The University of Western Australi...

Peak Performance Consultant Shona Rowan [GradDipEd] shares some tips how to strengthen your personal brand. Club Connect Stand Out from the Crowd and Accelerate Your Success: Personal Branding, Impact and Visibility  With Shona Rowan No longer is hard work and intelligence enough to guarantee a successful career. The bar is now set so high that factors including personal impact, visibility and hav...

In these times of evolving workplaces, you might not know what the future holds but you can set yourself up to make the most of it. Even when you have what takes to succeed, nothing beats great advice, insight and a helping hand. Your UWA pipeline gives you that. Recorded at the Career Cafe for recent graduates on Tuesday 28 August, you'll hear from a career advice panel featuring some of Perth's...

Many people have given up on their dreams, but not Ben Mallis (BCom '12). Ben has chosen to pack his bags for Philadelphia to spend 12 months working as a sports journalist, covering NBA basketball. Listen and find out how Ben's passion comes from following dreams and pursuing a life, both personally and professionally, that chases them down.

While psychology was not part of his tertiary education, through personal experience with depression, Iggy has garnered a deep understanding of social psychology, the human condition and mental health. Over the last few years, Iggy created Happiness Sweeping®, a mind training technique that has helped many people dramatically improve their personal happiness and overall sense of well-being. Iggy c...

Have you ever thought about seeing a Career Coach? UWA Graduate and Career Coach Karen McLeod [BEd '83] has a passion for lifelong learning and helping support individuals reach career success. Karen will provide you inight into her career journey, and offers tips how to find the career that's right for you. BIO Karen McLeod is a highly skilled and qualified Career Coach with more than 13 years’ e...

As Western Australia’s first Law School, UWA Law graduates, staff and students have achieved much.  Join Blackstone President Joshua Sanchez-Lawson and Aaron McDonald [LLB ’07, LLM ‘16] for an insightful discussion about the future of law, entrepreneurship and the impact Aaron is making in the community. Be part of the Law School’s ongoing story at their 90th gala to celebrate the past, present an...

Join Harry Sanderson (Ignite Mentoring) for an inspiring interview with thought-leader and game-changer in the field of AFL scouting and Human Rights, Liam Elphick [LLB. BA '16] BIO: Liam Elphick is a Lecturer at the University of Western Australia Law School. Liam graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts in 2016, and was then Associate to the Chief Justice of the...