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Annual Report 2013

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Updated 13 Mar 2014


Welcome to The University of Western Australia's Annual Report for 2013.

Chancellor's introduction
Dr Michael Chaney presents the Annual Report for 2013, stating that the year was marked by the celebration of a ‘century of achievement’.
Vice-Chancellor's overview
Professor Paul Johnson provides a review of 2013 and notes that 'as we move into our second century, we must make sure that we continue to build, to lead, to make advances in an ever changing world'.
Operational structure
The University was established by the University of Western Australia Act 1911. The Act provides the legislative machinery for administering the University; it establishes the Governing Body (the Senate) which is empowered to ‘have the entire control and management of the affairs of the University'.
Agency performance
The University's mission, vision and objectives as well as risk management, research, education, and community relations.
Statistical profile 
The University's statistical profile for total student enrolments, student loads, degrees and awards conferred and staff FTE by major organisational unit.
Significant issues and trends 
An overview of the effects of economic and other factors, the impact of legislation, and the impact of litigation on the University.
Financial statements 
The University's income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements.
Key performance indicators 
The University's performance in education, and research and research training.
Disclosures and legal compliance 
An overview of the University's statement of compliance, Auditor General’s report to Parliament, certification of financial statements, major capital projects, staffing, governance disclosures, and other legal requirements.