Beyond UWA

TEDxUWA Thursdays: 2019 Guild President Conrad Hogg

The 2019 UWA Guild President, Conrad Hogg [DipModLang '17, BPhil '18], shares his university experience and the importance of mental health services for students with Scott da Silva [BCom '20], a former Events member of TEDxUWA. Conrad discusses the initiatives he started regarding UWA's mental health services during his term as Guild President and how his dedication to mental health has continued since graduating from university.
Watch Conrad's talk here.
The TEDxUWA annual conference will be happening on the 5th of December so mark your calendars! If you've enjoyed listening to our past speakers, you'll be able to hear another great line-up of speakers live. More information to come soon. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay updated.
Photos from our first in-person salon this year, TEDxUWASalon: Little Grey Cells, are up now on Flickr.

Perth Upmarket Alumni Exhibitors: Engineers and artists, how they balance both

Current UWA student and LWAG Student Advisory Committee member interviews three UWA grads with degrees in engineering who are making waves in the arts. Hear about how they've balanced their brains between mathematics and science-heavy work with their creative outlets, making a career out of both.

How COVID-19 is changing the future of work in Hong Kong

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Hong Kong, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work.
Join Ricky Mui [BSc, LLB ‘97] Managing Director - Greater China at Robert Walters, and our panel of experts who share their insights on what you need to know - and how it will affect you.
Brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Hong Kong Alumni Network.

TEDxUWA Thursdays: The power of social courage | Belinda Teh [LLB, BCom '16]

Belinda Teh [BCom, LLB ‘16] takes us through her journey walking from Melbourne to Perth, bringing awareness to the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill, with Jevin Parmar, Co-head of Communications at TEDxUWA. In this episode, she explores the power of Social Courage and why it's important to cultivate it in our daily lives. 
Watch Belinda’s talk here.
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Breaking the cycle

Dr Kate Leeming is more than just an adventurer, and more than just a cyclist – she’s a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice. Kate will discuss how her achievements, physically, mentally and philanthropically, have endowed her with a compelling and inspiring story of what can be achieved with hard work and perseverance.

Accounting for impact: the journey from classroom to boardroom

Emeritus Professor Ann Tarca BCom '79, MAcc '98, PhD '03, a member of the Business School's Ambassadorial Council UK Chapter, qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985 and graduated with her PhD in accounting in 2003. She taught and researched at the UWA Business School, where her academic career culminated in her appointment as Head of the Accounting and Finance Discipline Group from 2012-2016.  In July 2017, Ann was appointed as a member of the International Accounting Standards Board.  Ann is truly a global leader in accounting.  Find out how she made this massive transition and what life looks like for her today.

The Latest Developments in Tennis Technology

Tennis is a notoriously traditional sport. Listen and learn about how UWA graduate Dr Machar Reid, Head of Innovation at Tennis Australia, is challenging the old-school thinking and transforming the sport into a new way of thinking.

Education on waste issues a priority

Clare Courtauld BSc(Hons) '14, Waste Education Coordinator is empowering the community with knowledge and tools to take action at the City of Cockburn. Learn how her journey from Bridgetown to UWA influenced her career and passion for the environment.
Visit www.ecoactionwa.org or follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EcoActionWA/ today!

TEDxUWA Thursdays: What Diagnosing Rare Diseases Can Tell Us About The Future of Work | Georgia Hay

TEDxUWA secretary Mytreye Manikyam [BSc '17] catches up with Dr Georgia Hay [BSc '14, BSc(Hons) '15] about her working life since finishing her PhD and working as a researcher at the Future of Work Institute. She takes us through her experience at UWA where she found her passion for organisational psychology and began her research career on what makes peoples' work compelling.
Watch Georgia's TEDxUWA talk here.
Find out more about TEDxUWA's upcoming event, TEDxUWASalon: Little Grey Cells, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/339243357460471
Get tickets here: https://tedxuwasalonlittlegr-event.getqpay.com/

The Journey from Scientist to Consultant

In this episode, we connect with Tomy Hwang, who currently works as a consultant in Canberra. He shares his stories about his time at UWA, his favorite memories, and the time he spent working with children at Princess Margaret Hospital. We also discuss his transition into consultancy, personal branding for young professionals, and Tomy offers his insight and advice for both present and future young professionals.