Exploring WA’s Deep Sea

18 January 2025
23 March 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am
WA Shipwrecks Museum

Explore the biology, ecology, geomorphology, and oceanography at the deepest parts of the Australian Marine Parks.

This exhibition showcases the scientific findings of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre's two year-long project, Exploring the Deepest Parts of Australian Marine Parks in collaboration with Parks Australia, Minderoo Foundation and WA Museum, featuring deep sea artwork by Wadandi Noongar and Ait Koedhal artist Tyrown Waigana.

Deep dive into the Gascoyne Marine Reserve (GMR), Perth Canyon Marine Reserve (PCMR), and South-west Corner Marine Reserve (SWCMR).

The exhibition is at the WA Shipwrecks Museum, Cliff Street, Fremantle from 18 January to 23 March 2025.

Climate Adaption 2025

23 July 2025
25 July 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth, Western Australia

The NESP Climate systems hub invites you to attend Australia’s next national adaptation conference to be held in Perth from 23 - 25 July 2025.

The conference is focused exclusively on climate vulnerability, impacts and adaptation. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, to network and strengthen the growing community of adaptation practice and research in Australia.

The program across three days includes plenary sessions focused on key voices, panel sessions and workshops addressing specific challenges and thematic sessions of delegate presentations.

A pre-conference day is offered for early career professionals.

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition (WA Comedy Week)

27 November 2024
28 November 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Scitech West Leederville

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Perth for WA Comedy Week after sold out shows all across Australia.

This show features local scientists from Perth who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time!

At this show, you’ll be hearing from Perth's best and brightest science professionals who will be combining science and comedy. Each talk is on a unique topic. No two talks are the same .

Speakers & show dates:

Wednesday 27 November

  • Benjamin Smith - University of Western Australia (Ancient rock art)
  • Marji Puotinen - Australian Institute of Marine Science (Cyclone impacts on coral reefs)
  • Kat Ross - Curtin University (Astrophysics and baby black holes)
  • Johannes Debler - Curtin University (Fungal pathogen genomics)
  • Leanda Mason - Edith Cowan University (Trapdoor spider conservation and ecology)
  • Dan Woodman - University of Melbourne (Generational change)

Thursday 28 November at 7pm

  • Magdalena Wajrak - Edith Cowan University (Arsenic)
  • Yasar Taner - University of Western Australia (Offshore pipelines & the environment)
  • Tom Gedeon - Curtin University (Responsive/responsible AI)
  • Mostafa Haider - Curtin University (Global humanitarianism and law)
  • Tamra Kidner - Curtin University (Careers in STEM)
  • Valeria Mendez - University of Western Australia (Conservation biology)
  • Paul Mason - Macquarie University (Neanderthals)
  • David Gozzard - University of Western Australia (Quantum telescopes)

 

2024 Shape the Nation Lecture: Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM

28 November 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fox Lecture Theatre, The University of Western Australia

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia warmly invites you to the 2024 Shape the Nation lecture, to be delivered by Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Australia's Chief Scientist. 

As a leader in science and innovation, Dr Foley will offer a thought-provoking exploration of the role social sciences play in addressing Australia's most pressing challenges and shaping a better future.

The Shape the Nation lecture, inaugurated by the Academy in 2023, highlights the vital contributions of the social sciences to national progress. We look forward to welcoming you to this free event for an evening of engaging discussion and fresh perspectives on the future of social science in Australia, preceded by refreshments.

This lecture is delivered as part of the 2024 Congress of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, with the support of the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Western Australia, and Business Events Perth​.

Living Ocean Exhibition

10 January 2025
30 January 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Linton and Kay Gallery 2/40 Marine Parade Cottesloe

The artworks in the exhibition take the viewer on a journey from the waters edge, through the sunlight shallows, into the seagrass meadows and out to the fringing reef. Stunning nature studies of everything from plankton, marine plants to reef fish and everything in between will make you want to go for a snorkel to rediscover these wonders for yourself all over again.

The exhibition is designed to delight as well as educate. Interpretive signage gives insights into the incredible diversity of plants and animals to encourage children and the wider community to become curious about these natural treasures.

It is hoped that the people who took part in events and those who gaze on this showcase of living diversity and beauty in the exhibition will want to learn more and become involved in the conservation and protection of our shared marine environment for all future generations.

AARES Lecture: Towards a fair, equitable, and sustainable offshore wind industry for Australia

6 November 2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online lecture

An opportunity for students, academics and industry professionals to engage in a topical hashtag#discussion on the hashtag#policy frameworks shaping Australia's offshore wind sector. Hosted by AARES and The UWA Oceans Institute.

 

Register at: bit.ly/AARES-WA-Lecture24

Grandparents and Grandchildren Beachcombing Morning

20 October 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Cottesloe Beach

Community Coastal Festival with Heritage Collective Artist in Residence and Biodiversity Educator Angela Rossen

Everyone is welcome at this free fun beach event

Learn about the wonderful things from the seagrass meadows and fringing reef that wash up on our beach

Sunday 20 October 9am to 12noon

On South Cottesloe Beach down from Deane St - Look for the bunting

State of the Blue Economy 2025

21 February 2025
All-day event
Online

The annual State of the Blue Economy Forum convenes leaders from across ocean industries, including fishing, energy, engineering, research, tourism, conservation and government. WA’s blue economy is estimated to employ 60,000 people, contribute $25 billion to GSP and is trending towards double this size by 2030.

The forum enables the diverse stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of the status, trends in ocean health and ocean-dependent economic activities. The forum facilitates alignment and collaboration on priority actions towards the vision of:

WA demonstrating leadership nationally and internationally in the Indian Ocean through its collaborative approach to stewardship of ocean health and development of sustainable ocean economies.

🌊 Ready to Make Waves for WA’s Ocean Future? 🌊

Join us for the 5th Annual State of the Blue Economy 2025 and be part of the movement shaping a sustainable and thriving blue economy for Western Australia!

This is YOUR chance to connect, collaborate, and create impact with ocean innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who drive real solutions for our oceans.

 

📅 Online Public Event

📅February 21st, 2025 | 12:30pm - 13:30pm (GMT+8)

🌐 Open to All | Online

 

Why should you join?

🔹 Explore emerging trends in WA’s ocean health and sustainable industries

🔹 Share ideas and collaborate on solutions for a regenerative blue economy

🔹 Connect with a diverse network of ocean advocates, innovators, and community leaders

 

✨ Register Early for Exclusive Access! ✨

📌 Early registration gives you priority access to briefing materials on WA’s ocean economy and key discussion topics.

🔗 Secure Your Spot Now: https://lnkd.in/gXuh9stG

This event is made possible by Meshpoints, an initiative supported by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.

Raising the Bar Perth

29 October 2024
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Perth

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 is on 𝗧𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁.

10 talks, 5 bars, 1 night.

Featuring three marine scientists from the UWA Oceans Institute

1) Pushing the boundaries: how far should we go to prevent species extinction? Presenter: 𝗔/𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 Nicki Mitchell

2) Remaining chilled under pressure: insights from a deep-sea oceanographer. Presenter: 𝗗𝗿 Jessica Kolbusz

3) Can marine bacteria be superheroes in the fight against plastic pollution? Presenter: 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 Anna Faber

Seeds for Snapper – Volunteer information sessions

8 October 2024
16 October 2024
6:00 pm
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre at UWA

Are you interested in the Seeds for Snapper seagrass restoration project?

Want to find out more about helping out?

Volunteer information sessions are being held in October for the upcoming Seeds for Snapper season. The project is run by OzFish and The University of Western Australia.

Learn about the science behind Seeds for Snapper and the many ways you can get involved.

The sessions are taking place at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre auditorium at UWA on:

Tuesday 8 October 6pm - 7pm

Wednesday 16 October 6pm - 7pm

For more information visit https://ozfish.org.au/projects/seeds-for-snapper/ or contact seedsforsnapper@ozfish.org.au or rachel.austin@uwa.edu.au