Convocation of UWA Graduates

All graduates of the University of Western Australia are permanent members of Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association. Through Convocation, graduates have a life-long role in the University of Western Australia. Convocation is one of the four constituent bodies of the University (along with the staff, the students, and the Senate), as defined in the University of Western Australia Act of 1911.

Many great Universities are defined by their graduate associations, which stand to guard and augment the reputation of their Universities.

Membership of Convocation is open to members of the academic staff of the University as well as graduates. Community members who aren't graduates can also apply, provided they can demonstrate an ongoing interest in the wellbeing and advancement of the University. Active members of Convocation are entitled to certain benefits.

The University of Western Australia needs a strong and vibrant graduate community. Convocation works to:

• Enhance the reputation of the University,

• Maintain a long-standing commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, bursaries and awards,

• Encourage good governance of the University through election of members of Convocation to the University Senate and the Council of Convocation,

• Bring graduates together in a range of activities, including reunions,

• Invite influential speakers to address Ordinary Meetings of Convocation in March and September each year.

For all graduates, not just supporting members of Convocation, we provide a free UWA lifetime email forwarding service.

2012 Dates to note:

• Second Ordinary Meeting - Friday 21 September 2012
• Presentation of Matilda and Postgraduate Research Travel Awards - Friday 16 November 2012
• 50th Reunion of 1962 Graduates - Sunday 2nd December 2012