The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia works in collaboration with business and industry to deliver benefits for all Western Australians.
The University engages with business and industry in many areas. These are supported by key positions that underpin the strength of collaborative partnerships.
Energy and Minerals Initiative
The University's Energy and Minerals Initiative:
- provides strategic advice on energy and minerals-related matters
- takes leadership in promoting and co-ordinating teaching and research
- seeks to attract research funding
- supports growth in higher degree research and coursework enrolments.
Mr Tim Shanahan is the Director of the Energy and Mineral Initiative. He is the former Chief Executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia. Mr Shanahan reinforces the University's strong commitment to supporting the minerals and energy industry in this period of significant growth.
Research Initiatives
The University fosters research initiatives between business and industry and priority areas of the University, especially in priority areas of academic strength.
Led by Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives) Professor Alistar Robertson, the initiative develops larger-scale collaborations between UWA and Commonwealth Government agencies, particularly the CSIRO and its Flagship program; and works with State Government departments and the private sector to build research linkages.
Office of Industry and Innovation
UWA's Office of Industry and Innovation works with early-stage investors, venture capitalists and other commercial interests who are keen to commercialise UWA's research outcomes.
Under Dr Andy Sierakowski, the Office of Industry and Innovation facilitates contacts between industry and UWA researchers to explore collaborative research opportunities. The Office of Industry and Innovation also has an industry liaison role to help industry-sponsored research contracts.
