UWA Extension

05/08/2023

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

07/10/2022

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

04/10/2022

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

22/09/2022

It was a full house at the University Club tonight for the Boffins Books Author event where Dr Norman Swan shared "How to Live Younger Longer"

On the horizon, Professor Fiona Wood, Shaun Micallef and internationally acclaimed human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson will be at the University Club talking about their latest books.

https://www.boffinsbooks.com.au/events/

10/09/2022

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

08/09/2022

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

08/09/2022

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.

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...

23/05/2022

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

27/07/2021

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

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

08/10/2020

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!

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...