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Invest in your 'Zone' networks and knowledge

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Perth businesspeople have a premium opportunity to update their knowledge and networks through a two day conference focussed on doing business with the State's major trading partners in an ever-changing and more complex world order.

This is the message from Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett who together with 10 other key Perth business and government leaders have shaped the discussions for the inaugural IN THE ZONE Conference initiated, and to be hosted by, The University of Western Australia from 8-10 November.

Message from the Dean

Thursday, 27 November 2008

In times of global turmoil it is more important than ever that business schools remain relevant at an international level, pursue deeper understanding of business fundamentals and encourage creative thinking regarding the critical business issues faced around the world.  As part of our pursuit in Achieving International Excellence, the UWA Business School actively supports international forums for dialogue and debate between academics, students, alumni, and business professionals and leaders.

Appointment of Woodside Chair in Leadership

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Woodside's sponsorship of the UWA Business School is gaining traction. The recent appointment of internationally-renowned Professor, David Day as the Woodside Professor in Leadership and Management is a key element in the joint strategy to invest in improving the business and commercial skills of university graduates as well as currently employed managers and executives.

Mitsubishi Signing Ceremony

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Business education in Western Australia has received a boost with the announcement of a $150,000 donation from Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd to The University of Western Australia's Business School.

At an official signing ceremony, Mitsubishi Development's Managing Director and CEO Mr Kirk Yamanaka said the company is planning to broaden Mitsubishi Development's scope of activity in WA and is grateful for the support from local business partners and the broader community.

Alumni at Ernst & Young

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Building a lifelong learning relationship with our Alumni is vital to the sustainability of the Business School, and its relevance to industry.  As the University strives to achieve international excellence, the Business School is also focused on fostering leadership, recognising accomplishments and providing networking opportunities among its Alumni. 

Breaking News

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Stan & Jean Perron Visiting Professor

As the 2009 Stan & Jean Perron Visiting Fellow, Professor David Yermack from the Stern School of Business - New York University, will teach an Honours Unit in Finance during semester one 2009.

Philanthropic Support for Scholarships

Thursday, 27 November 2008

The University of Western Australia was founded on a culture of philanthropy, of giving back to the community and investing in the future to foster the highest possible educational standards.  For some graduates, this translates into philanthropic acts directed to the university that helped shape their success.

Business School Event Highlights

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Once again the Business School was host to many exciting international and local events, including alumni events, public lectures by world-renowned presenters, student events and conferences.

Business School Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

The Business School is currently planning many "not to be missed" events for the remainder of the year and into 2009.  These include:

  • Conference of the Australian Institute of Transport Research - December 10 - 12, 2008
  • Breakfast by the Bay with Kunal Basu - February 25, 2009

Outstanding Honours Student- Callum Jones Earns Recognition

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Callum Jones is currently completing his Honours year in Economics at the University of Western Australia.  His thesis, supervised by Professor Ken Clements, investigates and applies a number of economic models on housing prices.  For Callum, academic life has been a rewarding journey.

Teaching and Learning Update

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
The PASS program continues to be very popular with students, attracting hundreds of enrolments in the five units offered in semester 2.

Research in Practice

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Student Research Finds Generation Y, “Creatures of Convenience”
Four 3rd year undergraduate Business School students undertook research into young peoples’ petrol purchasing habits and the role that price of petrol plays in their purchasing behaviour. 

Singapore Presentation Ceremony and Cocktail Party

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Singapore Presentation Ceremony
Over 200 guests and 96 students attended the presentation ceremony held at the NTUC Business Center in Singapore, including 28 Bachelor of Commerce, 37 MBA, 2 DBA and 29 Bachelor of Science students.

ECOMS Update

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Economics Cocktail Evening
The Economics cocktail evening held in the first semester, was one of ECOM's best in the series.  Hosted by Ron Manners - Business School donor, in conjunction with the UWA Careers Center, the evening attracted a large student body as well as industry heavy weights such as KPMG, Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, Mainsheet Corporate, Marsden Jacob Associates, and Ernst & Young.

Message from the Dean

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

To date, 2008 has been a year of highlights for the UWA Business School with many achievements contributing towards our goal of being internationally focused on attracting the best students, attracting and retaining the best staff and building strong links with the business community.

Executive Programs Continue to Grow

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Our Executive Education activity continues to grow. So far this year, the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance has been successful in winning and delivering the first of a series of new Management Development Programs in Singapore, for the parent company of our partner PSB Academy.

Improving the Student Experience

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

The Teaching and Learning (T&L) Committee continues its good work in improving the quality of the student experience at the Business School.  A summary of these initiatives are included.

Business School Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

The Business School is planning many exciting events for the second half of 2008.  

Events scheduled include:

  • Breakfast by the Bay Series: Trevor Nisbett - 10 September 2008
  • Shann Memorial Lecture - 19 August 2008
  • Program Information Evenings

Business School Event Highlights

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

The Business School hosted many high profile events in the first half of the year including the Women in Management Dinner with Leanne Preston, CEO Wild Child, as well as public lectures presented by Professor Vernon Smith, 2008 Alcoa Visiting Professor,  Robert Elstone, Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Stock Exchange, Professor Steven Zeff, the Herbert S Autrey Professor of Accounting at Rice University in Houston, and Professor Dan Druckman, the Vernon M and Minnie I Lynch Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.   The Mining and Energy Seminar held in June attracted a high calibre of people from around Australia.

Business School Prize Winners Acknowledged

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

More than 200 students and families gathered to celebrate the UWA Business School Prize Giving Ceremony held at the University Club in early May.