Western Australia’s centres of excellence

Developing ideas, discovering new ways of doing things and changing lives requires not only talented individuals, but strong partnerships as well.

Western Australia is home to hundreds of centres of excellence, and every Western Australian university partners with one or more of these centres. Together they work on cutting-edge research projects relevant to current and future issues facing the local community, Australia and even the world.

Western Australia’s centres of excellence offer research programs, postgraduate studies, internships, training seminars and advanced facilities to students studying in their area of research.

These are just some of Western Australia’s centres of excellence representing different fields of research and training:

  The Centre of Excellence for Climate Change,
  Woodland and Forest Health

researches the premature decline of native Western Australian tree species in the context of climate change. Its main objective is to discover innovative solutions to restore biodiversity and ensure healthy woodland and forest ecosystems for future generations.

  The Interactive Television Research Institute

studies the future of television. Its research focuses on how new media platforms affect viewers and shape the media industry. The institute uses audience research laboratories and advanced tools for measuring viewers’ psychological and physical reactions, behaviours and perception.

  iVEC

is Western Australia’s hub for advanced computing. It uses grid technologies and e-research tools to develop large scale storage, high speed communications and scientific visualisation technology for different applications. In 2013, Western Australia will be home to one of the largest supercomputers in the world.

  The Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases
  Research and Training

was founded following the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to Professor Barry Marshall and Doctor Robin Warren. It researches infectious diseases, develops new vaccines and diagnostic tools, provides postgraduate and professional training, and works with the public.

  The Urban Design Centre of Western Australia

is the first such centre in Australia. Its goal is to make Western Australia a better place to live and work by creating sustainable communities, enhancing public space and preserving natural and cultural resources. It offers students learning opportunities through its graduate program.

  The Western Australian
  Academy of Performing Arts

is Australia’s premier performing arts academy. Study areas include acting, broadcasting, costume, dance, design, music and sound, and more. The courses provide intensive training with a balance between practical and academic components. Prospective students are required to participate in an audition or interview.

  The Western Australian
  Marine Science Institution

studies climate change, marine life, ocean geology, weather patterns, storms, large scale ocean movements, fishing, coral reefs, medical compounds, biodiversity and social issues. It provides educational opportunities and scholarships to postgraduate students who wish to pursue studies in marine science.

  The Western Australian
  Nanochemistry Research Institute

provides expertise, equipment and facilities for research in molecular simulations, nanoreactions and nanocharacterisation. The outcomes of this research are used by various industries, including mining and resources, environment and health. The institute aims to produce high quality graduates who are sought after by industry.

  The Western Australian School of Mines

is highly regarded in Australia and around the world. It specialises in mining engineering, metallurgical engineering and extractive metallurgy, applied geology, spatial sciences and exploration geophysics. Its graduates have an almost 100% employment rate and some of the highest starting salaries in Australia.
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