UWA DSI End of Year Celebration & Thank You Evening

The UWA Defence & Security Institute team are delighted to invite you to join us to celebrate the end of 2023 and the conclusion of our inaugural Defence & Security Program, which has been successfully run from 2020-2023 supporting many of our activities. It has been the most incredible 3 years since the DSP kicked off, followed by establishment of UWA DSI in 2021. 2023 in particular has been a momentous year for UWA DSI in which we have held our inaugural AUKUS Pillar I Masterclass in addition to continuing our full program of roundtables and public events, defence industry engagements…

UWA Defence Capability Showcase

UWA invites you to the 2023 Defence Capability Showcase. Join us for a tour of the state-of-the-art Coastal & Offshore Research Laboratory, including: • O-Tube & Wave Flume demonstrations; • Lightning presentations showcasing defence and subsea capability; and • Panel discussion featuring speakers from UWA, SICA and Defence This is your chance to: • Review UWA’s capabilities in subsea innovation • Tour the multi-purpose hydraulics laboratory space suited for research and industry-led projects. • Engage with experts in coastal and offshore engineering •…
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Roundtable discussion with H.E. Egils Levits

The UWA Defence and Security Institute invite you to a private roundtable discussion with His Excellency Former President of the Republic of Latvia, Dr Egils Levits (2019 – 2023). Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces in February 2022, Latvia has consistently supported the reclamation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The close proximity to Ukraine has made Latvians feel personally invested in the conflict, supporting Kiev in whatever way possible. Furthermore, with the past 18 months seeing not only war and Russian occupation in its…
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VESPIIA: The Other Side of Disaster Recovery Workshop

Please join us for an inaugural discussion hosted by UWA Defence and Security Institute and Veterans, Emergency Services, and Police Industry Institute Australia (VESPIIA), where we will embark on an exploration of response to support our first responders and their families in times of natural disasters. In a world increasingly marked by the unpredictability of climate change, the men and women who courageously step forward to safeguard our communities deserve comprehensive, forward-thinking support systems. This gathering brings together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across…

Public Lecture Invitation | Space Law and Armed Conflict

UWA Law School, in collaboration with Australian Red Cross and the UWADefence and Security Institute, invites you to this public lecture on Space Lawand the Regulation of Armed Conflict by Professor Dale Stephens. The talk,entitled 'The Law Applicable to Military Activities and Operations in OuterSpace – The Woomera Manual Experience', will focus on international legalissues concerning military activities and operations in space, including duringpeacetime, times of crisis and situations of armed conflict. It will also includeexpert insights from the drafting of the Woomera Manual. Professor…

Associate Professor Sarah Percy | Book Launch & Panel Discussion

The UWA Defence and Security Institute in collaboration with the Australian Institute of International Affairs-WA and support from Army’s 13th Brigade are proud to host the Western Australian launch of Professor Sarah Percy’s new book Forgotten Warriors: Women on the Front Line. Tracing the long history of female fighters, Sarah Percy explores the history of women in combat and argues why it is important for their heroic and compelling stories to be heard. Please join us for Sarah’s book launch where she will unpack some of her thinking behind the book. There will also be a broader…

US Congressional Staff Delegation Roundtable Discussion

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Roundtable with RADM Philip Spedding, DSC AM, RAN (rtd)

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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…