In addition to being a member of Convocation Council, Warren is one of the two members of the UWA Senate elected by the members of Convocation.

He first became actively involved in Convocation in 2010, served as the Warden of Convocation during the period 2013 –2017 and was first elected as a member of the Senate in 2015.

Warren strongly believes in the potential of Convocation to support and assist every UWA graduate to achieve their full potential, encouraging them to live with integrity and honour in the bonds of lifelong friendship, building confidence to excel in their career and inspiring members to be active leaders, responsible citizens and engaged members of their community.

He graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1974 and for the past 21 years has served as a Director of HAMES SHARLEY Architects. In addition to his formal qualifications in architecture, Warren has a Masters Degree from the University of NSW in health administration and planning, and has spent most of his career specialising in the planning and design of major hospital projects.

In addition to his project workload, Warren maintains an active interest in teaching and research as an Adjunct Professor at UWA, as a Board member of the Australian Health Design Council, as Australia’s representative on an international forum aimed at improving the planning and design of health facilities and through various voluntary roles for the Institute of Architects and the Australasian College of Health Service Management. In addition, he is a Director of the Regal Theatre Foundation.

Warren is a former State and National President of the Australian Institute of Architects and a former State and National Chair of the Australian Council of Built Environment Design Professions.

In January 2009, Warren was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia for his services to architecture and his contribution to the planning and design of major health facilities.

Dr David Griffiths B. Ec (Hons, UWA) M.Ec (ANU), D.Ec (Hon, UWA)

Dr Griffiths is Deputy Warden of Convocation and has been elected to UWA Senate ( 2024 to 2027) as a Convocation representative. He is Chair of the Chancellor’s Joint Committee.

He has worked across a range of business sectors in senior executive positions and as a director and a chair of ASX listed, unlisted companies and arts organizations. Dr Griffiths was a government nominated member of UWA Senate from 1996 to 2008 and in that capacity he served in a number of roles including Chair of the Strategic Resources Committee and Pro-Chancellor. He served on the board UWA’s Perth Festival and is a Foundation member of the University Club.

Dr Griffiths  has a long term commitment to UWA and is particularly interested in the strategic direction and performance of the University and in strengthening and developing the relationship between the University and its alumni.