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Have you got your tickets to Travel Club's Festival of Travel being held here at the University Club in 2 weeks?

In a one-day celebration of the world, the Seven Media West Travel team will INSPIRE+INFORM … with destinations, trends and all sorts of insider tricks, from packing to photography. It’s more like a writers’ festival than an expo…

Event information and tickets:
https://westtravelclub.com.au/events

Join Boffins Books and the University Club of Western Australia for an in conversation event with internationally acclaimed Australian human rights, media lawyer and feminist Jennifer Robinson on her new book (co-authored with Keina Yoshida) How Many More Women? Robinson will be in conversation with international speaker, humanitarian, best-selling author, and hostage survivor Rabia Siddique.

Thursday 27th October

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Theatre Auditorium, The University Club

The University of Western Australia

Tickets via TryBooking: trybooking.com/CCMUH

Single ticket with 1x book: $45

Double ticket with 1x book: $60

Visit our website for more event details! https://bit.ly/3V7v6GF

On Thursday, November 3 join Boffins Books for an in-conversation event with writer-broadcaster and best-selling author Richard Fidler on his new book The Book of Roads & Kingdoms. Richard will be joined in conversation with journalist William Yeoman.

https://www.boffinsbooks.com.au/events/2022/11/in-conversation-with-richard-fidler-on-the-book-of-roads-kingdoms

Don't miss seeing the hilarious Shaun Micallef in this exclusive event at The University Club, held in association with Boffins Books.

In Conversation with Shaun Micallef on 'Tripping Over Myself' | Boffins Books Join Boffins Books and the University Club of Western Australia for an in conversation event with beloved Australian comedian Shaun Micallef on his new book Tripping Over Myself.

Our friends at Boffins Books and the University Club of Western Australia are hosting an exclusive in-conversation style event with the amazing Professor Fiona Wood on September 29.

Join Boffins Books, the University of Western Australia, and the University Club for an in-conversation event with renowned Western Australian burns surgeon Professor Fiona Wood on the book 'Under Her Skin: The life and work of Professor Fiona Wood AM, National Living Treasure'. Professor Fiona Wood will be in conversation with award-winning journalist and best-selling author Sue Williams.

Thursday 29th September
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Theatre Auditorium, The University Club
The University of Western Australia

Tickets via TryBooking: trybooking.com/CBXEC
Single ticket with 1x book: $45
Double ticket with 1x book: $60

Visit our website for more event details! https://bit.ly/3ARHHEG

The University Club's next Breakfast by the Bay on Wednesday 12 October will be held during Mental Health Week in partnership with the WA Association for Mental Health.

Breakfast by the Bay: Where we live, How we live, What we've lived
will explore the important intersection between our mind, body, environment, and life experiences on our mental health and discuss ways to move forward in processing and healing to live our best lives possible.

Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October scheduled around World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Coordinated by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health, with support from the WA Mental Health Commission, Mental Health Week provides a prime opportunity to address and highlight the important connection between social determinants and mental health; and to promote effective prevention strategies to keep people mentally healthy.

https://universityclub.uwa.edu.au/events/breakfast-by-the-bay-where-we-live-how-we-live-what-weve-lived/

Breakfast by the Bay – Where we live. How we live. What we’ve lived. – Uniclub Breakfast by the Bay – Where we live. How we live. What we’ve lived. Start: October 12, 2022 7:00 am End: October 12, 2022 9:00 am Location: Banquet Hall Price: Members $55.00 | Guest $65.00 | UWA YA & PG Student $35.00 | Table of 10 $600.00 Book now The body keeps score. Understanding how the b...

On Thursday 22 September, Boffins Books and the University Club of Western Australia will host Dr Norman Swan who will discuss his new book So You Want to Live Younger Longer?
Trained in paediatrics, Dr Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He currently hosts ABC Radio National’s The Health Report and co-hosts Coronacast. He also reports on 7.30 and is a guest reporter on Four Corners; he appears on The Drum and is an occasional host of Radio National’s RN Breakfast.
https://www.boffinsbooks.com.au/events/2022/09/an-evening-with-dr-norman-swan-so-you-want-to-live-younger-longer

The University Club's signature event, Wine Show by the Bay is back bigger and better than ever as they celebrate 10 years of Perth’s favourite boutique wine show.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day packed full of fabulous wines and fun, informative masterclasses.

For more information visit https://universityclub.uwa.edu.au/2021-wine-show-by-the-bay/

2021 Wine Show by the Bay – Uniclub Wine Show by the Bay is back bigger and better than ever as we celebrate 10 years of Perth’s favourite boutique wine show.

Climate change is an inherently intergenerational problem. Join us for breakfast as our expert panel explore ways of bridging the disconnect between generations in advancing climate change.
https://universityclub.uwa.edu.au/events/breakfast-by-the-bay-building-bridges-to-save-our-planet

Our great friend Karen Frankel has been teaching "Drawing for Non-drawers" at UWA Extension for nearly 20 years!

Now you can get drawing from the comfort of your own home with her new book GET DRAWING! – Even if you think you can’t.

Congratulations Karen, we're sure that the book will be just as engaging as your classes!

Get Drawing - The Book I'm so excited to present my new instructional drawing book designed to help you start drawing straight away and build your skills. With my gentle guidance, you'll learn the principles of drawing and how to put them into practice right away. The book includes Watchpoints (common errors) and links to...

Professor Amit Chakma commenced his role as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia in July this year. Professor Chakma will be the keynote speaker at the University Club of Western Australia's Breakfast by the Bay event on October 22 where he will discuss the future of universities.

Breakfast by the Bay – Looking Forward: Universities and the Future – Uniclub Search for: Archives November 2015 October 2015 Categories Promotions Meta Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org Breakfast by the Bay – Looking Forward: Universities and the Future Start: October 22, 2020 7:00 am End: October 22, 2020 9:00 am Location: Banquet Hall Price: $55.00 Members/...

We hope that all of the Mother's, Grandmother's and Mother figures in our community have a wonderful day!

A fantastic opportunity for all of our songbirds. Presented by WA Opera and assisted by our friends at the UWA Conservatorium of Music.

Wesfarmers Arts Virtual Singing Classes • West Australian Opera West Australian Opera is committed to sharing the power of music even in challenging times. While we’re away from the stage we’re working in the Ghost

Pursuant to the restrictions Federal Government has placed on Licensed Bars, Clubs and Restaurants, UWA Extension and the University Club are currently closed. Key administrative staff are still available to assist where possible. Please send your enquiry via email to [email protected] and someone will respond to you as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support and we look forward to seeing you as, and when, rulings allow.
Please stay safe!

WORLD SLEEP DAY 2020
Insufficient sleep is known to have detrimental impacts on overall health, yet the majority of the Australian population are depriving themselves of adequate sleep on a nightly basis.
Join Dr Jen Walsh and learn simple tactics to optimise your sleep and improve your health. Learn about the science of sleep and how inadequate quantity or quality sleep affects your health. For more information follow this link https://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CCDR0012 .

To become Social Media Savvy join our upcoming workshop. For more information follow this link https://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CCTC026. If class is full, register your interest on our wait list. We have additional classes coming up soon.

How much information about you is the Chinese Government accessing through your TikTok account? The popular video-sharing app's reputation for light-hearted fun belies a much darker threat, with the Chinese Government able to access data on over a billion of TikTok's users.

Every recent crisis, shows the potential, power and diverse capabilities of social media. Join our upcoming Social Media workshop with consultant Amanda Kendle and learn about the current popular social media platforms and decide which are appropriate for your audience. This course will both explain the relevance of each tool and provide you with a hands-on opportunity to set up and optimise your various online profiles.For more information follow this link https://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CCTC026

This doctor tried to warn the world about coronavirus but was silenced by China Dr Li Wenliang tried to warn the world about coronavirus. It almost landed him in jail.

Love taking photos on your mobile phone? Don't miss our popular mobile phone photography class with Master Photographer Dale Neill! For more information follow this link https://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CCNP307

Mastering mobile phone photography UWA Extension Your best camera is the one you have with you and these days that’s probably your phone. With ever-improving optics and camera apps, smartphones are capable of producing amazing results. Like any camera however it’s the brain behind the lens that ...

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Why Social Media is a Powerful Tool What we’ve seen on social media has been everything from the expected to the surprising to unprecedented, in its own ways. The power, features, potential, benefits, risks and problems of social media have all played crucial, multi-layered roles in the response to the bush fires, both locally and g...

45% of the world’s population are now social media users: a whopping 3.5 billion people!
Despite controversy around privacy, hacking, fake news and all the other negative aspects of online life, the world continues to embrace the internet and social media. Global digital growth shows no sign of slowing, with a million new people around the world coming online every day. This growth is clearly fuelling social media use. https://www.extension.uwa.edu.au/course/CCTC026

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How to keep a beehive UWA Extension Did you ever want to have your own beehive? Or perhaps you just want to take better care of your bees. Please only attend if you have been stung by a bee in the past and do not have a serious bee allergy. This basic overview explains how to manage...