Well, another academic year comes to a semi-close. Semi-close because we all know that many are preparing deferred exams, and others for the inevitable supplemental exams. Of course, some are working on end-of-year reporting and/or on new research grants… Oh well, just forget the comment about any “close.” A quick look back over the year […]
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On August 16th, UWAASA sponsored a forum on the question of University mergers in WA as a potential outcome of the WA State’s University Sector Review. The forum included WA Chief Scientist, Prof. Peter Klinken, UWA Professor Ray da Silva Rosa and current UWA DVC(Research) Prof Anna Nowak. The viewpoints varied, there was discussion of
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13TH 2022 AT 12.30PM IN THE ACORN ROOM, ABOVE THE GUILD SHOPS, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESENT: D Judge (Vice-President and Chair), and members including E Brink, S Dobbs, S Maloney, M Rizzi, B Montgomery, C Bourgault du Coudray, V Hayes, J Van Gent, D Spagnoli,
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The UWAASA Committee employed Mr Alex Knott BCom Hons (Finance) to analyse the last five years of annual reports of the University. At a recent forum, Alex presented his findings in a comprehensible way for non-financial people. Having an understanding of the University’s finances is particularly important in current times and, by being informed, we
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project was to simplistically and holistically assess UWA’s financial performance using its annual financial statements. This project was commissioned by the UWA Academic Staff Association. KEY FINDINGS: 1) UWA’s ‘underlying’ performance measures have trended downward since 2014. 2) UWA has been borrowing cash or ‘cashing in’ investments to fund a
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What you may not know is that UWA’s Athena SWAN submission, prepared under the leadership of Prof Carolyn Oldham, was, after being endorsed by Academic Board, substantially revised by SPP and HR before being submitted to SAGE. The final submission contained an Action Plan that differed significantly from the version produced and endorsed by the
RESULTS OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY “CONSULTATION” ANNOUNCEDYou may have seen the notice in UWA Forward that, despite the recent “consultation” with staff, the executive has taken the decision that their proposal – to observe all public holidays where they fall, and require staff (excepting those with a compelling case) to take three days of annual leave
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The Annual General Meeting, held in October, was well-attended. As always, there was much to discuss. Read the minutes here.
Professor Dawn Freshwater, Professor Simon Biggs and Joseph Quick all recently attended a monthly meeting of the Committee.
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Just a brief update on the latest goings on at UWA ASA and across campus. CONSULTATION ON UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYSIn the most recent UWA Forward, the SDVC announced he is seeking feedback (due this Friday!) on the University public holidays with a view to observing all the public holidays when they fall and then requiring staff
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