As a leading global university in the Indo-Pacific region, UWA plays a key role in advancing the socio-economic transformation of Perth, WA and the wider region beyond our shores. Our outstanding teaching provides an enriching student experience, and our impactful, ground-breaking research is changing the world.Professor Amit Chakma,
Vice-Chancellor
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UWA 2030
Mission
To provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities.
Motto
Seek Wisdom.
Vision
Creating the next generation of global leaders through industry-integrated education and world-leading, trustworthy research.
Our Promise
As a university we will:
- prepare our students to be globally relevant and responsible leaders
- enable and promote trustworthy and influential research
- build just and equitable societies
- work closely with our communities to improve our environment
- recognise and value Indigenous peoples’ rights, knowledge, culture and values.
Our Values
Excellence
We consistently pursue the highest levels of achievement, creating the best outcomes possible.
Integrity
We are honest and ethical and show respect for, and appreciate, each other, our partners and our communities — valuing our differences.
Innovation
We are constantly, and creatively, improving and adapting.
Collaboration
We share our collective intelligence to achieve more.
Equity
We are committed to providing everyone at UWA equality of opportunity, experience and outcome.
Partner with us
UWA 2030 embraces deeper and broader partnerships with industry, governments and not-for-profits to ensure our research benefits the widest possible range of communities.
Acknowledgement
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its campus is situated on Noongar land, and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.