Representing UWA Earth and Oceans students since 1961. We’re a club so gneiss you’ll want to join twice.
The Woolnough Society is the oldest faculty club at the University of Western Australia, established in 1961 and named in recognition of the first Professor of Geology at the University, Walter George Woolnough. The society aims to enhance the experience of all students in Earth and Environment throughout the course of their University studies, providing multiple social, educational and career eve
14/05/2026
It was great to see so many people at our Marine Quiz night yesterday. A huge shout out to our VP’s Jess and Caidyn for all the hard work and effort they put into it. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming events next semester! 😎
01/05/2026
17/04/2026
What a geologist sees down the microscope🔬🩷
Unit name: Geochemistry and Petrology [EART3342]
10/04/2026
What a turn out! It was fantastic to see so many people attend our Leapfrog Workshop with AusIMM and SEG SGA WA. A big thank you to Michelle Forgette from Sequent for providing us with a full day of hands-on learning in geological modelling and drillhole visualisation. Keep your eyes peeled for our next event! 🦣
28/03/2026
A huge thank you to Evolution Mining for coming down to talk to us last Thursday. It was fantastic to hear from Cameron Quinn about the graduate programs on offer and his journey as a geologist. Have a look at their website for graduate roles, applications close on the 6th of April!
23/03/2026
Join us this Thursday and meet Evolution Mining! Great opportunity to make some connections and discover more about what geologists do!
18/03/2026
Shout to our amazing team at PROSH today. It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and raising money. Extra shout out to the SEG-SGA WA Chapter for all the help from them too. Feel like you’re missing out? Join us tomorrow at Varsity!
17/03/2026
Interested in developing your software skills for the industry? Sign up for our Leapfrog workshop! Leapfrog is a 3D modelling software used in the mining, environmental and renewable energy sectors. Come along the workshop and learn the fundamentals using the QR code above!
16/03/2026
Join us this Thursday at Nedlands Varsity for a few drinks!
09/03/2026
Join us this Thursday for our first Varsity event!