Make it a moment – events and experiences at UWA
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Step onto UWA’s iconic Perth campus, and you’ll feel the magic. With lush gardens, heritage-listed buildings, and striking modern facilities, it’s a place where history and innovation come together. Come explore, soak up the atmosphere, and join us for an event or experience on campus.
Events for our future students
If you’re thinking about studying at UWA, you’ll be itching to experience what your day-to-day could look like studying at our vibrant campus. . Here’s a few of our upcoming events that give you an opportunity to see the sights with your own eyes and speak to people who have been in your shoes before.
Design@Home Info Session
21 MAY
If you reside in regional WA and are looking to start your design degree, we're introducing Design@Home - a foundation year program for regional WA students with online and flexible study modes to suit your personal circumstances.School of Design Open Night
WED 18 JUNE
Experience what UWA has to offer to empower you to tackle global challenges through design innovation.
Check out our full events calendar to see what else is coming up
Experiences for our community
UWA brings people together through the arts, culture, charity, and sport – celebrating creativity, supporting great causes, and inspiring community engagement. Check out the huge selection of events and experiences that UWA has to offer.
Perth Festival
In 1953 UWA Professor Fred Alexander brought to life his vision of a ‘festival for the people’. This festival continues today as Australia’s premier curated arts festival and one of the greatest in the world.
A beloved part of the Perth Festival program, UWA’s Somerville Auditorium plays host to the best of world cinema each year. Pack a picnic, grab a deckchair and sit back under the stars, admiring the Norfolk pine trees.
Galleries and museums
The grounds of UWA are dotted with arts and cultural treasures for everyone to enjoy. All of our galleries and museums are open to the public and play host to various exhibitions throughout the year. For more information on what’s on and the opening hours, see links below.
Music concerts
For all lovers of music, the best musical talent from UWA’s Conservatorium of Music and visiting artists perform free lunchtime concerts for all to enjoy. We also collaborate with the West Australian Opera, West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
School of design exhibitions
Show casing the work of staff, students collaborators of UWA’s School of Design, come and see the vision tomorrow's creative thinkers and makers.
Sport lovers
Western Force partnership
UWA has joined forces with the Western Force to help realise its goal of becoming a world leader in rugby by sharing resources and conducting collaborative research.
UWA Sport
Free Yoga on the Grass – every Saturday 8-9am at Patricia Crawford Court for a relaxing Yoga practice suitable for all levels. No registration required - just bring your own yoga mat or a towel.
Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
More unique UWA experiences
Perth Upmarket
Perth Upmarket Perth’s leading quarterly market for original, handcrafted wares, all made or designed in WA. Held at Winthrop Hall, it brings together over 150 of Perth’s top artists, designers, craftsmen, and gourmets, offering shoppers a unique opportunity to connect with talented local creators.
Save the Children book sale
UWA proudly supports the annual Save the Children book sale, which raises essential funds for vulnerable children locally and globally. What began in 1964 with just £101 has grown into WA’s largest second-hand book sale, attracting over 10,000 visitors each year to purchase 120,000 donated books at UWA’s Winthrop Hall.
Prosh
PROSH is UWA’s most iconic student tradition, an annual satirical newspaper written by students to raise funds for charity. Since its inception in 1931, PROSH has evolved into one of WA’s largest single-day charity events, raising over two million dollars to date and exemplifying the university’s commitment to community service and philanthropy.
Libraries
We have five libraries at our Perth campus. Our Library spaces are free to visit during standard opening hours, no membership required! So if you’re looking for somewhere to study, smash through your to-do list, or just some uninterrupted ‘me’ time – look no further!