Twelve Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (ECM) student ambassadors recently returned from a unique trip exploring Western Australia’s remote Broome region.

The student ambassadors helped run sports competitions, assist teachers with academic workshops, and organise practical and fun classroom activities in support of the annual school sports carnival, the Kimberley Cup. 

Professor Terri-ann White, Director of UWA Publishing (UWAP), has always had a love of writing and a passion for books.

While she’s been at UWA for 20 years, in three quite different roles, Terri-ann’s literary journey began much earlier.

“I opened a bookshop once I had finished my degree. I was 23 and wanted to create a cultural space where people could come and talk all things literary, through readings, seminars and events.

An innovative and interactive digital campaign aimed at breaking down the stereotypes associated with engineering and encouraging more young women to study engineering was launched on 15 July 2016 by the Group of Eight (GO8) universities and Engineers Australia, featuring the music of contemporary artists, NERVO.

UWA alumni are coming up trumps in support of the University's Alumni Fund phone appeal that raises money for scholarships and student programs across UWA. 

“We have 30 callers ranging from first years to PhD students working from our call centre at University Hall,” says Gabriella Greaves, Alumni Fund Officer who manages the student callers.

“Quite often we have students who return to complete multiple appeals because they feel strongly about the campaign and they enjoy hearing stories about their University from our graduates.”