Indigenous research
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Welcome, the University of Western Australia is proud to be represented by our Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers who are committed to progressing the welfare of Indigenous people, to preserving culture and history, and who look to promoting a greater level of understanding amongst all Australians.
Bilya Marlee
The School of Indigenous Studies moved into their new home the Bilya Marlee building (meaning river of the Swan) in July 2020.
This new purpose-built facility is a key component within the southern precinct of the campus, and has improved the current student experience for the School of Indigenous Studies, the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health and POCHE Centre for Indigenous Health.
Facilities and centres
Indigenous Research Strategy
The Indigenous Research Strategy is a core component and integral part of the broader and overarching Indigenous Strategy for UWA and outlines the University's goals in three key priority areas:
Building Indigenous researcher capacity
- Support Indigenous academic staff to build their research profile
- Increase the number of Indigenous academic staff at UWA
- Build an Indigenous postgraduate HDR student pipeline
Ensure quality Indigenous Research that meets the needs of Indigenous people
- Promote Indigenous research protocols and guidelines – community- and discipline-specific
- Provide cultural training and development of all senior staff, researchers, students, supervisors
- Embed Indigenous engagement in research decision-making
- Establish Indigenous knowledge as a strategic research priority
Building Indigenous community capacity
- Recognition of Indigenous knowledge and knowledge-holders
- Enable culturally determined research; set research agendas that meet Indigenous needs
- Establish research training that builds skills bases and is properly accredited
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The University of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Western Australia and Australia and their enduring connections to land, water, cultures and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
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