Business School

Alumni news and events


Upcoming alumni events

There are currently no Alumni events.


View of Alumi walking into Winthrop Hall at night

Regular event programs


Breakfast By the Bay

Hosted by Tracey Horton, Dean of the Business School this professional breakfast seminar series is held in assocaition with The University Club. Guests speakers from business, government, sporting and non-profit backgrounds present on broad topics of interest.

Survival Skills for Managers

These workshops provide excellent scope for networking with fellow students and alumni while gaining extra skills and knowledge. All sessions are held in the Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Business School.

A View from the Top

A new Business School initiative, this event series is conducted in a conversation style with an invited guest representing the top of their profession. This format provides audiences with an up close and personal experience with each invited guest.

Alcoa Visiting Professor Public Lectures

Public lectures are promoted in conjunction with the Alcoa Visiting Professor program.  The aim of the program is to invite two to three Professors to visit the Business School annually. Each Professor shares their knowledge and expertise with academics, the business community and the general public.

Alumni news

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:01:08 +0000

Message from the Dean

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.

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Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:51:36 +0000

Appointment of Woodside Chair in Leadership

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.

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Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:49:29 +0000

Mitsubishi Signing Ceremony

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.

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