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Beyond UWA
by UWA Alumni Voices
Sharing inspirational stories from UWA grads, researchers and students who are making a global impact.
Episodes
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Melbourne - Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the future
This episode of Beyond UWA features the panel discussion from the UWA Melbourne Alumni Reception 2024, Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the Future. The conversation focuses on the high-demand skills reshaping our fast-evolving world, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and...
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Sydney - Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the future
This episode of Beyond UWA features the panel discussion from the UWA Sydney Alumni Reception 2024, Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the Future. The conversation focuses on the high-demand skills reshaping our fast-evolving world, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and…
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Sustainability Connect: UWA Alumni in the Americas
Three UWA alumni leaders living in the Americas and working in sustainable development shared their impactful stories and journey in the sustainability space that took them to the other side of the world. Dr James Kelley, international leadership author, consultant, and Leader of the UWA USA…
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Sustainability Connect: UWA Alumni in Asia
Join the Asia Alumni Network, India Alumni Leader Tara Seth, and a panel of global leaders in discussing the importance of sustainability, decarbonisation, policy change and making a difference in the fight against climate change.
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Meet the Founders in California
The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and...
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E-Commerce in Asia
Since COVID-19, E-commerce has gained traction in Asia, with its e-commerce market forecasted to quadruple in value from 2019 to 2025. Join Professor Sharon Purchase MBA '92, Jacqui Teo BCom ‘92, Darek Darmawan Ekaputra Sia BCom, BE '11, and Associate Professor Paul Harrigan as they discuss why...
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The Future of Work
What is the future of work? The jury’s still out, but one thing is clear – global challenges, flexible working, personal branding and advanced technology will be part of it. Join Sudhanshu Tripathi (MBA '11), India Alumni Network Committee, along with our panel of UWA alumni experts for a...
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How the pandemic changed the workplace
The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way in which people work. As a result, traditional office jobs may never be the same. Join Head of People & Culture at Qualitas Group, Anna Wagner, along with Michelle Wong, Associate Professor Alex Luksyte, and Paul Sawyer for a discussion…
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Meet the Founders in China
The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and...
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Strengths and prospects of Hong Kong’s Economic Growth
Hong Kong boasts a rich history. Its strategic location and deep coastal waters have helped it to grow from a humble fishing port into a global economic powerhouse. But as Covid outbreaks disrupt trade, how will Hong Kong adapt? Join Adam Applegate (EMBA '14) – Manager - Procurement at CLP –…
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One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together
We are all connected by our oceans. We’re all surrounded by breath-taking coastlines and oceans that are home to magnificent marine wildlife. But it’s all increasingly under threat! Hear from Dr Emily Lester MBiolSc '16, PhD '21, Dr Danielle Su PhD '20, and Dr Emily Pidgeon BE '92, who are at the...
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Get noticed in today’s job market – make the most of your UWA community.
Join Jacqueline Gower, MBA I Post Graduate Careers Services Manager, and our panel of UWA alumni for a discussion about what it takes to get noticed in today's global job market. You'll gain insight from each panellist’s pathway from UWA to industry, hear about their successes (and failures) and...
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Meet the Founders in New York
Join Dr James Kelley (MMgtRes, PhD) – Co-Founder and CEO of qChange – along with our panel of UWA alumni entrepreneurs for a discussion about what it takes to create a successful enterprise. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique entrepreneurial pathway, hear about their successes (and...
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How can volunteering impact your career?
What are the personal and professional benefits of volunteering? Join Clare MacNish, Volunteering Manager at UWA Guild Volunteering, and our global panel of UWA alumni for their top volunteer tips, and a discussion about how volunteering can impact your career. Ash Dashlooty (BSc '03, MSc '11)...
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Meet the Founders
The prospect of launching a new start-up can be daunting. CEOs and founders of start-up businesses face many challenges: finding investors, raising start-up capital, building a management team, developing competitive products, adopting an effective marketing program, finding early customers and...
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The future of healthcare in WA
Health policy has rarely been higher on the international agenda than in the last two years. The pandemic has seen Western Australia’s health infrastructure go through its greatest and most unexpected stress test. Looking beyond this crisis, and further into the future towards 2050, how might the...
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How misinformation spreads faster than truth
How do we tackle misinformation online? What makes something 'fake news'? Who decides? Business News Senior Journalist Matt McKenzie [BA, BEc ‘15], ABC Reporter Samantha Goerling BPHil(Hons) ‘19 and UWA School of Psychological Science Research Associate Dr Toby Prike untangle how misinformation...
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She Runs
UWA graduate Martina Ucnikova (MIntRelns ’13) co-Founded She Runs, a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting women’s political, economic, and civic participation. Led by Independent Candidate for Australian Federal Seat of Curtin Kate Chaney (LLB ’98), this episode will provide insights...
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How to commercialise your innovation
There are many layers to a successful business. But what does it take to commercialise your innovation? Join Founder of Ginger Imagery and Marketing Manager at Bloom, Imogen Blow [BCom '18] and a cast of alumni who share their top tips for budding entrepreneurs, and steps to take commercialising...
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#BreakTheBias
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Moderated by UWA grad Hayley Winchcombe BPhil(Hons) '19, hear from four amazing UWA graduates, from...
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Forget Networking. Get Career Connected!
Where can a UWA degree take you? Singapore Alumni Ambassador Inez Faiz [BCom ‘15] is joined by Amber Wu [BCom ‘15], Dhanya Nair [BE ‘14], Andrew Lian [BArch ’90, MBA ‘06] and Sudhanshu Tripathi [MBA ‘11], who share their learnings, successes and encounters as international students at UWA, while...
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Mental Health in Times of Transition and Change
As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across the globe, additional concerns are being raised about job security, hybrid workforces, and the economic landscape in Hong Kong. Moderated by Dr Andrew Stock [BSc '08, BSc(Hons) '09] Director and Clinical...
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School of Indigenous Studies: Post-Grad Panel
Kaya. Wanju. Join us as we re-live an evening of reflection, learned insight and career inspiration, and hear from a panel of SIS alumni who share their advice and experiences of work and study. Panellists: Jodi Eatt MBBS ’02 Kim Farmer BA ’93, GradDipA ’96, LLB ’03 Katina Law BCom ’91 Brad Regts...
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Fogarty and Winthrop Scholars Leadership Panel
The UWA Fogarty and Winthrop Scholars Leadership Reception was an opportunity to hear from some outstanding former scholars as they shared their experiences and perspectives on leadership development. Panellists included: James Dingley, BPhil(Hons) ’21, Project Manager at UWA Aerospace Tom…
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International Women‘s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge
Krista Dunstan LLB '11, is an impressive young Nyoongar woman from Esperance, speaking at this year's UWA International Women's Day Breakfast at the University Club. Krista is committed to community development and equity of service through a number of roles, including as a member of the board of...
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Finding your feet: A journey from Perth to Silicon Valley
Mikey Kailis MCom(Adv) '13 was born in Perth, but moved to San Francisco in 2018 for a role in the venture capital industry at Counterpart Ventures. As the first hire at the fund, his role covers a number of different functions including managing the existing portfolio, sourcing new deals…
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UWA Grad in the fight against climate change
Jessica Panegyres, LLB, BA(Hons) '10, holds first class honours degrees in Law and Arts from UWA, and a Masters Degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Oxford where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Jess has since presented on climate change at the UN, featured on the...
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Welcome to our recently appointed Vice-Chancellor by UWA alumni in the UK and Europe
October 26, 2020 Professor Chakma, UWA's 19th Vice-Chancellor, was recently welcomed to the UWA community in a webinar by UWA alumni in the UK and Europe. Hear his impressions of UWA and his plans for its future. To date, the Vice-Chancellor has had an outstanding career in higher education...
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RealRoes! A tribute to real hero front line essential workers in our community
Aaron Yeak's [BCom, BE '08] career has spanned business, fitness, sport and recreation, Formula 1, and management consulting. In 2020 he co-founded RealRoes, a fun and free adventure app game in tribute to the “realroes”, real hero front line essential workers in our community, such as nurses,...
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Mistakes I Make as a Junior
What mistakes have you made early in your career? Liz Graydon [BCom '18] Junior Planner at Ogilvy, has been sharing “mistakes I made as a junior” on LinkedIn the past few months. Interviewed by Young Alumni Network ambassador Andrea Bradbury [BCom '14], Liz gives insight into the inspiration of…
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: 2019 Guild President Conrad Hogg
The 2019 UWA Guild President, Conrad Hogg [DipModLang '17, BPhil '18], shares his university experience and the importance of mental health services for students with Scott da Silva [BCom '20], a former Events member of TEDxUWA. Conrad discusses the initiatives he started regarding UWA's mental...
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Perth Upmarket Alumni Exhibitors: Engineers and artists, how they balance both
Current UWA student and LWAG Student Advisory Committee member interviews three UWA grads with degrees in engineering who are making waves in the arts. Hear about how they've balanced their brains between mathematics and science-heavy work with their creative outlets, making a career out of both.
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How COVID-19 is changing the future of work in Hong Kong
As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Hong Kong, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work. Join Ricky Mui [BSc, LLB ‘97] Managing Director - Greater China at Robert Walters, and our panel of experts who share their insights on…
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: The power of social courage | Belinda Teh [LLB, BCom '16]
Belinda Teh [BCom, LLB ‘16] takes us through her journey walking from Melbourne to Perth, bringing awareness to the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill, with Jevin Parmar, Co-head of Communications at TEDxUWA. In this episode, she explores the power of Social Courage and why it's important to cultivate...
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Breaking the cycle
Dr Kate Leeming is more than just an adventurer, and more than just a cyclist – she’s a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice. Kate will discuss how her achievements, physically, mentally and philanthropically, have endowed her with a compelling and inspiring story of what can…
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Accounting for impact: the journey from classroom to boardroom
Emeritus Professor Ann Tarca BCom '79, MAcc '98, PhD '03, a member of the Business School's Ambassadorial Council UK Chapter, qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985 and graduated with her PhD in accounting in 2003. She taught and researched at the UWA Business School, where her academic…
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The Latest Developments in Tennis Technology
Tennis is a notoriously traditional sport. Listen and learn about how UWA graduate Dr Machar Reid, Head of Innovation at Tennis Australia, is challenging the old-school thinking and transforming the sport into a new way of thinking.
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Education on waste issues a priority
Clare Courtauld BSc(Hons) '14, Waste Education Coordinator is empowering the community with knowledge and tools to take action at the City of Cockburn. Learn how her journey from Bridgetown to UWA influenced her career and passion for the environment. Visit www.ecoactionwa.org or follow on…
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: What Diagnosing Rare Diseases Can Tell Us About The Future of Work | Georgia Hay
TEDxUWA secretary Mytreye Manikyam [BSc '17] catches up with Dr Georgia Hay [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '15] about her working life since finishing her PhD and working as a researcher at the Future of Work Institute. She takes us through her experience at UWA where she found her passion for…
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The Journey from Scientist to Consultant
In this episode, we connect with Tomy Hwang, who currently works as a consultant in Canberra. He shares his stories about his time at UWA, his favorite memories, and the time he spent working with children at Princess Margaret Hospital. We also discuss his transition into consultancy, personal...
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From Cradle to Golden Years: A happy, healthy life
They say life is all about the journey. Even so, we all hope we are destined for comfortable, healthy and happy golden years. Driven by passionate researchers and supported by visionary individuals and organisations, new discoveries, novel therapies and innovative programs for young and old are...
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: How your mental health lived experience can heal others I Pheobe Ho
Talia Strutt [BA '18, DipModLang '18] sits down with TEDxUWA speaker Pheobe Ho [BSc '18, BSc(Hons) '19], who in 2018 shared How your mental health lived experience can heal others. Talia learns what Pheobe has been up to since her TEDxUWA talk, gains insight into her previous role as UWA Student...
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Humm: A wearable that stimulates your brain to improve memory
From UWA to Silicon Valley! Iain McIntrye, Andy Henson and the Berkeley, California-based company hope to help people continue to learn and grow throughout their lives through their wearable patch. Listen and learn how an idea that that was born at UWA, is now making waves by launching smart...
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: Winning your own Olympics - how to make the most of your role models.
What is it like to be a role model? Join TEDxUWA Founder & Licensee Thea Kurniawan [BSc '18] and two-time Olympian Heidi Gan [LLB, BCom '15], discuss the impact of being kept on a pedestal for being an Olympian, the ripple effect it's had on her life and studies, and how Heidi defines success....
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A global leader in sustainable water resource management
In this episode, we meet Alex Whitebrook [BA '17], whose greatest passion is sustainable water resource management. Although initially interested in food and water security during his studies at UWA, this interest evolved into a deeper passion away from 'security' towards a concern for social...
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Top 5 tips for finding work during (and post) the COVID-19 Pandemic
How can you stand out during (and long after) this pandemic? Group People Advisor at Mother, Michelle Hammond [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '17] walks us through her journey from studying Psychology at UWA, moving to London, working in HR, and how technology and the pandemic are making an impact. Michelle...
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Smashing the glass ceiling in Japan
Australian businesswoman Melanie Brock [BA '89] is one of Japan’s most respected APAC specialists. Ms Brock, who has lived in Japan for over 30 years, shares her passion for life-long learning, championing for women in business, and gives insight into her past (and current) board roles, including...
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: Dr Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes BSc '90 Mr
Dr Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes is passionate about lifelong learning and developing creative confidence – for all ages. Joined by Nithin Srinaath [BSc '16], Dr Anderson-Mayes walks us through her journey from majoring in Physics at UWA as the only woman in her cohort, to starting her own embroidery...
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Fighting for equality amidst global crises
Meet human rights lawyer Peter Reading* [BA(Hon), LLB '98], Senior Legal Counsel at Equal Opportunities Commission in Hong Kong. Peter discusses working as an international human rights lawyer, modernising anti-discriminaiton laws, LGBT rights in Asia, #BlackLivesMatter movement, plus the impact...
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TEDxUWA Thursdays: Dr. David Gozzard
PhD student and scientific advisor for TEDxUWA Leanne Jiang [BSc '17, BSc(Hons) '18], and Dr David Gozzard [BSc, BE '14, PhD '18] who's returned to UWA as a Forrest Fellow to work on laser sensors and communications for spacecraft, hold a conversation about David's time as a TEDxUWA speaker,...
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