Our Year
UWA is a community of people that strives to explore the unknown, challenges convention and contributes to the world’s advancement.
Chancellor's introduction - The pace of change, renewal, and innovation at The University of Western Australia is anticipated to increase.
Vice-Chancellor's overview - UWA continued to improve the quality of its teaching and learning and respond to changes across the education sector.
2015 – A look back - From the PIAF Giants to the announcement of a new residential development, Forrest Hall, 2015 was one of UWA's biggest years yet.
2015 summary - UWA has generally maintained its positions within three primary world university ranking tables, and leads the country in some study areas.
Rankings - In 2015 UWA was ranked 87th, 98th and 109th in the world, respectively, in the three most respected international university rankings systems.
Strategic enablers - We enter 2016 with a strong sense of commitment and determination to ensure that our University is both prepared and properly resourced to serve our students, staff and the community for generations to come.
Division report – Education - Major innovations continued to improve the student experience and deliver key outcomes in 2015.
Division report – Research - UWA will continue its commitment to playing a pivotal role in global excellence in research in 2016.
Division report – Community and Engagement - 2015 was a giant year for arts and cultural engagement, beginning with UWA's support of the Perth International Arts Festival.
Faculty focus - Our faculties have reported a great year, lifting enrolments significantly and winning some major grants to further their work.