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Vale Alan Robson

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Former University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Alan Robson died yesterday at the age of 79.

Appointments June 2, 2022

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Rob McKenzie, Alison Kelly, Tamara Hunter, Amanda Forrester, Huong Le Thu, Tina Chinery and Richard Evans.

King talks up WA, Labor brand

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With the state election now gone and a federal election looming, can Labor look to its Shoalwater MP to understand how the west is won?

Museum heralds new era for arts advancement

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With construction nearing its end point, the WA Museum is shifting its focus to content development at the state's newest cultural facility.

Robson to chair Perron Institute

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Former University of Western Australia vice chancellor Alan Robson has been selected as the new chair of the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science.

State’s top scientists on a roll

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Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Western Australian Science Hall of Fame, which recognises the outstanding work of the state's scientists.

Robson tasked with red tape reduction

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Former University of Western Australia vice-chancellor Alan Robson is among a group of leading academics appointed to advise the federal government on reducing red tape in the tertiary education sector.

Robson, McGinty highlight Queen's Birthday honours

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Alan Robson, Jim McGinty and Jim Freemantle are among the Western Australian luminaries to receive honours as part of this year's Queen's Birthday awards.

Local unis grow despite turbulent times

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Western Australia's public universities have continued to grow through a difficult period for the higher education sector, which was hit first by the GFC and then by adverse federal government immi

Panel appointed to review Perth LGAs

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Local government Minister John Castrilli has announced a review of local government boundaries in the Perth metropolitan area.

Uni chiefs enjoy learning curve

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THE departure of professors John Yovich and Alan Robson from the ranks of Western Australia's university leadership may well put a dent in the likelihood of any of the state's tertiary sector CEOs hitting the $1 million salary level attained by at least o

Universities draw the state’s heavy hitters into their fold

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WHEN Celebrate WA announced Western Australia's Citizen of Year awards for 2009 two weekends ago the presence of the University of Western Australia would not have escaped the attention of many.

Cransberg joins Black Swan Theatre

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Another prominent resource sector executive has joined the Black Swan Theatre Company board with Alcoa Australia managing director Alan Cransberg joining chairman Sam Walsh.

Academia costs up in reputation battle

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STAFF costs at Western Australia's public universities have risen significantly as the institutions seek to deal with rising students numbers and improve their reputations at home and overseas.

In Brief: UWA to appeal Gray ruling

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THE University of Western Australia will appeal against a Federal Court decision which ruled in favour of intellectual property claims by its former employee, Dr Bruce Gray, founder of Sirtex Medic

NFP Boards: Perth International Arts Festival

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The Perth International Arts Festival is the oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere.