Beyond UWA

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 digital transformation. At this conversation, moderator Sabrina Del Borrello and panellists Dr Helen Frazer, Chris Moore, and Sean Teh will cover some topics such as:
- The transformative power of AI in healthcare.
- The value of "being a generalist" and the critical role of soft skills in navigating the modern workplace.
- The role of technology in consulting.
- The challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
- The importance of emotional intelligence.
- The need for continuous learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. 
- The intersection of technology and human connection.
Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how we can harness technology to enhance our lives while retaining the essential human touch.
*Recorded live at the Melbourne Museum on Thursday, 19 September 2024.

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 digital transformation. At this conversation, moderator Professor Peter van Onselen and panellists Katie Daly, Han Wen Kam, and Jenny Tseng will cover some topics such as:
- The pace of technological advancement and its implications for the workforce.
- The importance of balancing technological literacy with essential soft skills.
- Common misconceptions about AI, its potential benefits and limitations.
- The challenges of managing the mental health implications of rapid technological advancements. 
- The potential of micro-credentialing in continuous learning.
- How to balance innovation and fundamental human skills.
Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how we can harness technology to enhance our lives while retaining the essential human touch.
*Recorded live at the Sydney Masonic Centre on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.

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 Alumni Network, moderated the panel, including:
Michael Sheldrick, joining from the United States of America, Dr Gracie Verde Selva joining from Brazil, and August Wylynko, joining from Canada.

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.

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 more.
Join Chloe Bull MBA '21 - Associate Director | Guild Venture, Student Innovation Centre - and 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 failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur.

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 E-commerce is the future of Business, trends businesses should prepare for, and if we've seen brand loyalty decrease since the pandemic.
 
 

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 discussion about what The Future of Work looks like. You'll gain insight from each panellist's unique career pathway, industry insights and latest research.
This webinar was recorded on Thursday 4th August 2022.

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 about How the pandemic changed the workplace, and what future leaders and their organisations expect in 2023, and beyond.

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 more. 
Join Amber Wu (BCom '15), Alumni Network Leader - China, along with our panel of UWA alumni experts 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 failures) and get top tips to help any budding entrepreneur.
Brought to you by the UWA Alumni Network in China.

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 – along with our panel of UWA alumni for a discussion about the strengths and prospects of Hong Kong's Economic Growth