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Discussing the WA State’s University Sector Review

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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Interpreting UWA’s Finances – a recording of the presentation

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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A Report Interpreting UWA’s Finances by Alexander Knott, BCom Hons (Finance)

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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UWA’s application for SAGE Athena SWAN Gender Equity Accreditation was unsuccessful – Why?

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 …

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Public Holiday changes – Consultation or fait accompli?

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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