UWA School of Humanities

UWA School of Humanities

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The page for the School of Humanities at The University of Western Australia (UWA). The official home of Jeff the Peacock.

In Humanities, we research and analyse many aspects of human experience through history, classical languages and philosophy. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses encompass Classics and Ancient History, English and Cultural Studies, European Languages and Studies, Gender Studies, History and Philosophy.

16/07/2025

We are pleased to announce that entry for this year's Arthur Lovekin Prize for Excellence in Journalism is now open!

Established in 1928, this award is available annually for the best contribution published in an Australian newspaper or periodical produced, published or circulated.

This is your chance to be recognised for impactful storytelling with a strong WA angle, an joining the ranks of some of the state's most respected journalists.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Who can enter?
UWA students, and WA members of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (Media Section)

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Eligible work must be published between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025, with one entry per applicant which may be a single piece or clearly connected series of stories.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Submit your application by 11.59pm AWST on Friday 29 August 2025.

For more information, visit uwa.au/arthur-lovekin-prize2025



Conditions apply. For full details on conditions, how to apply, eligibility and rules, visit uwa.au/arthur-lovekin-prize2025

18/10/2023

Join 10 world-leading researchers from UWA as they transform Perth bars into learning spaces, hosting free talks for this year's Raising the Bar event on Tuesday 24 October.

The School of Humanities' very own Dr Clas Weber will be presenting a talk on "Living in the Cloud: the Philosophical Prospects of Mind-Uploading".

Raising the Bar Perth is for one night only, so register now to secure your spot. This is an 18+ event and ID may be required.๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3PPVzXo

16/08/2023

What are your thoughts on the UWA student experience? Your feedback is important and will contribute to the experience of current and future students. Complete the survey today and go in the draw to win weekly prize draws of up to $1,000. Check your student email for your survey link.

09/08/2023

Do you have bright ideas to enhance UWA's sustainability practices? Join our Sustainable Campus Challenge and have the chance to win a $2,500 grant! Across the weekend of 18 to 20 August you'll work in teams to analyse the University's sustainability data, come up with an idea and pitch it to a panel of expert judges.

โœ”๏ธ ๏ธ Develop critical employability skills.
โœ”๏ธ Be mentored by UWA staff and industry experts.
โœ”๏ธ Work towards a UWA Entrepreneurial/Innovation or Professional Development badge.

Register: bit.ly/3Opt1nd

02/08/2023

The Student Experience Survey is open! Complete it today to have your voice heard and the chance to win in multiple prize draws of up to $1,000. Check your student email for your survey link.

28/07/2023

๐ŸŒŸ Join us for the series of 'Keep Kinship in Mind' seminars, with Dr Jeff Kochan!

๐Ÿค The Keep Kinship in Mind project explores the fascinating intersection between philosophy and anthropology, with a special focus on the concept of kinship.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mark your calendars for the first seminar on Thursday 3 August from 4-6pm in ARTS 131, UWA. We will keep meeting every Thursday at the same time and place throughout August.

For more info or to RSVP, email [email protected]

20/07/2023

Have you been published in an Australian newspaper or periodical produced, published or circulated in Western Australia in the last year? ๐Ÿ—ž

If youโ€™re a current UWA student or a member of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, you can apply for the 2023 Arthur Lovekin Prize for Excellence in Journalism.

Applications are now open. Application submission extended to Tuesday 22 August 2023.
โžก๏ธweb.uwa.edu.au/arthur-lovekin-prize-2023

29/03/2023

Have you considered a career in the Public Sector? Join us at the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Careers in Government Panel & Pizza Networking event where you can hear from an amazing panel of graduate professionals in the Public Sector.

They'll be sharing with you their experiences as young professionals and how they got started in their careers. Plus there will be an opportunity for you to network after the panel with free pizza! ๐Ÿ•

Bookings are essential and can be made through UniHub: https://unihub.uwa.edu.au/students/events/Detail/854899

Date: Thursday 30 March
Time: 1-3pm (2-3pm networking)

Human Rights at UWA 16/12/2022

Find out what it's like to study Human Rights at UWA. Hear about hands-on learning, practical experience and what you can expect to prepare you for a career in a range of areas. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Human Rights at UWA The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognised internationally as a top 100 university. Browse our channel to learn about our ground-breaking resear...

Modern Languages at UWA 15/12/2022

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
Find out what it's like to study the new Bachelor of Modern Languages at UWA.

We offer the largest range of languages of any WA university where you can choose from eight modern languages. Hear about how you can combine Modern Languages with a number of other degrees and what you can expect to prepare you for a career in a range of areas.

Modern Languages at UWA The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognised internationally as a top 100 university. Browse our channel to learn about our ground-breaking resear...

31/10/2022

Free Spanish Day! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
Join us for these two free Spanish events and bring a friend!

"From hola to adiรณs": learn conversational Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere
"Travel to Navarra" with Dr Maite Miramรณn Escribano

Date: Monday 16 January
Time: 10am -12 pm
Venue: Fox Lecture Theatre, Arts building, UWA

RSVP: [email protected]

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm