Community engagement

We're dedicated to creating positive change and serving as a vibrant arts and culture hub for Western Australia and its visitors.

For our communtiy

At UWA, our community partnerships reflect our dedication to various sectors, including the arts, culture, charity, and sports. Through our vibrant theatres and venues, we host a wide range of events and initiatives that support the arts, benefit charitable causes, and promote sports engagement.

Arts and culture

UWA partners with leading cultural institutions to enhance the arts and culture in Western Australia. Through collaborations with the West Australian Opera, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and Perth Festival, UWA offers students and the community unique access to world-class performances, educational programs, and enriching cultural experiences.

West Australian Opera

West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Perth Festival

Commitment to sport

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.

Western Force

Perth Upmarket

Perth Upmarket is 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.

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Charitable engagement

Save the Children

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.

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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.

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The University of Western Australia

Partners and Community

Industry partnerships