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Roundtable discussion with Professor Peter Dean — Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review

Professor Peter Dean is the Director of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and previously the inaugural Director of UWA’s Defence and Security Institute. Peter was the principal author of the DSR for the Independent Leads, Professor the Honourable His Excellency Stephen Smith and Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, AK, AFC, and he will be joining us in Perth to provide a nuanced insider's view of the thought behind the making of the Australian government’s recent strategic document. Peter will help to unpack the Defence…

Think and Drink Networking Event with Professor Peter Dean — Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review

The UWA Defence & Security Institute is delighted to invite you to join us for another ‘Perth Think & Drink’ networking event with special guest speaker Professor Peter Dean. Professor Peter Dean is the Director of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and previously the inaugural Director of UWA’s Defence and Security Institute. Peter was the principal author of the DSR for the Independent Leads, Professor the Honourable His Excellency Stephen Smith and Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston, AK, AFC, and he will be…

DSI MASTERCLASS SERIES AUKUS: PILLAR I

The UWA Defence and Security Institute and partners have designed this essential course for those seeking to gain a greater understanding of AUKUS Pillar I (nuclear powered submarines) and the impacts for Western Australia and beyond.  Who should attend?  This 2-day Masterclass has been designed for those who need to understand the impact and opportunities created by Australia's planned acquisition of nuclear powered submarines, including employees of Defence, defence (and related) industry, national, state/territory and local government, education and training institutions, and…
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Roundtable discussion with Jennifer Jackett

In June, we launched issue 9 of the Black Swan Strategy Papers authored by Jennifer Jackett on Defence Innovation and the National Interest.While the Australian Government is taking steps in the right direction with the Advanced Strategic capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), it is only a partial solution to the challenges facing defence innovation. Jennifer Jackett argues that existing institutional structures & culture shaping defence innovation urgently require disruption and reform.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/roundtable-discussion-with-jennifer-jackett-tickets-6…
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DIG meeting with the Honourable Paul Papalia CSC MLA

Date: Thursday 20 April 2023 Time: 9:45am – 12:30pm Location: Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) Dear Defence and Interaction Group, DSI are pleased to invite you to an information session and meet-and-greet with the Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Police; Road Safety; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues. Minister Papalia will be visiting campus next week to meet with you all so he can provide an update on the State Government’s vision for WA defence industry and how UWA researchers and educators can play a role. This will also be a wonderful opportunity…
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Roundtable discussion with Rear Admiral Rick Seif

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Maritime and Advanced Technologies Collaboration Hub (MATCH) Info Session

Dear UWA defence and ocean/coastal research communities, UWA Defence & Security Institute & UWA Oceans Institute are pleased to invite you to an information session and meet-and-greet with Michele Clement, Director of the Defence Science Centre. Michele will explain the State Government’s proposed Maritime and Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (MATCH) and is also eager to learn more about defence-relevant maritime research at UWA. This information session will provide an introduction to MATCH, the Maritime and Advanced Technologies Collaboration Hub, and will be followed…

AUKUS, AUSMIN & the Quad: Insights after the dust has settled

Join us for an in-depth Defence and Security conversation as we unpack developments following the AUKUS announcement, AUSMIN ministerial consultations and first in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit. The UWA Defence and Security Institute warmly welcomes your attendance at our end of year public panel discussion and networking reception. This event will explore timely developments in AUKUS, AUSMIN and the Quad and what they will mean for Australia and Defence in WA. The strengthening of Australian involvement in emerging minilateral regional security and diplomatic architectures is a core…
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U.S. – Australia Alliance Next Generation Leaders Roundtable Discussion

The UWA Defence and Security Institute in partnership with Pacific Forum warmly invite you to attend a private roundtable discussion ‘Perspectives on the Future of the Alliance in the Indo-Pacific’. The U.S. – Australia Alliance Next Generation Leaders Program Hawaii brings together the ten most outstanding scholars from the two iterations of the program – the first iteration culminating in July 2020 and the current culminating in August 2022. Both iterations of the program held regional workshops around Australia with the strongest 20 candidates invited to attend a week-long National…

Roundtable morning tea with Dr Jaques Reifman, U.S. Department of Defense

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invites you to attend a private roundtable morning tea with Dr Jaques Reifman, from the United States Department of Defence (DoD) who is visiting Perth during AusBiotech 2022. Dr Reifman is an internationally renowned academic in the field of artificial intelligence and bioengineering applications. Dr Reifman is the Director of the DoD Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute, which he created to leverage the use of computation, including predictive analytics, AI and machine learning, bioinformatics, and systems biology,…