UWA Extension

Imagine living with 10,000 brothers and sisters in one dark room with one exit. A highly structured kingdom where each individual plays a part. Today honeybees are under threat, yet their continued existence is crucial to our own. Discover the history, present and future relationship between humans and the honeybee. At first sight a honeybee colony seems to consist of a chaotic mass of insanely active insects buzzing about their business. However it is a highly structured kingdom in... [More]

While geophysics is commonly applied to explore for oil, gas and mineral resources, the same principles can be applied for humanitarian purposes, including environmental clean-up, uncovering past archaeology, finding new groundwater sources, and understanding seismic hazards. This seminar explores how geophysics can be used to help humans better understand and interact with their environment through a number of case studies: • Exploring for groundwater in South Kitui, Kenya • Invest... [More]

Did you ever want to have your own beehive? Or perhaps you just want to take better care of your bees. Please only attend if you have been stung by a bee in the past and do not have a serious bee allergy. This basic overview explains how to manage a healthy, productive honeybee colony. Learn how to work with these fascinating insects and produce your own local honey. The theory section will take you through the logistics of starting in bees, how to use your equipment, how to registe... [More]

A comprehensive overview and case history approach to UK genealogical research, using the internet in presentation mode. This intensive lecture covers English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish family history research, ranging from getting in touch with others and searching birth, marriage and death indexes, to obtaining certificates, searching online census records, using the International Genealogical Index (IGI) and finding parish records. As a professional genealogist specialising in UK... [More]

At last the truth about weight loss from people who aren’t trying to sell you a radical diet or ‘guaranteed’ program that just won’t work. Discover the essential steps you must take to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. There are no diet plans, because you know they don’t work; no magic potions or scams; no false claims about how easy it is. This is about proven strategies for weight control. Two health professionals with over 60 years' experience will share with you the key... [More]

Can you spot the difference between a dusky gerygone and a western bristlebird? From bush birds in your garden to water birds at the beach, learn to identify field marks, and pick the international visitors amongst the locals. The course concludes with a field trip to apply what you have learnt about birds, binoculars, spotting scopes, field guides, and the practicalities of field trips. COURSE OUTLINE The first session explores the reasons for our fascination with birds – their bea... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. This six-week online course begins with an explanation of the nature of matter and a review of the principles of chemistry that are important to human physiology. We’ll place an emphasis on the organization of the human body and the differences between nonliving matter and living organisms. We’ll also cover cell anatomy and physiology because all life processes are ultimately carried out at the cel... [More]

6.00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013 To book tickets now click here. Well-known ABC-TV Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne has recently collaborated with renowned passive solar housing designer Griff Morris to design an exciting and ambitious project. The two 10-star energy-efficient family homes in Hilton will showcase how affordable homes can be built to be naturally thermally comfortable year-round. Come see their project for yourself. This will be the first time Josh’s exciting ... [More]

Grow your own organic salad vegetables, herbs and fruit with some expert help. Learn what might have prevented your success in the past. This introduction to sustainable, organic food gardening will cover all the basics to give you the confidence to take the next steps in your food growing adventures. The course will include basic principles of permaculture and integrated design and the foundations of soil and compost, water, seeds, plant propagation, garden planning and food harves... [More]

Abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits are common. Gluten, wheat and dairy products are the cause for some people yet, surprisingly, for many sufferers these are not the real culprits. Learn what are the real culprits, what foods they are in and discover an approach to IBS that has brought comfort to many. In this presentation by dietitian Martina Chippindall you will gain a better understanding of trigger foods, as well as what causes IBS symptoms and how to manage them. Mos... [More]