What does it mean to have a new chancellor?
In early June, Diane Smith-Gander was elected as the next Chancellor of UWA with her appointment commencing on 1 January 2025.
An interview with UWA conservation biologist, Professor Stephen Hopper
By Hitesha Ramnohur and Aleena Flack This piece first appeared as a featured article in volume 95, issue five of Pelican. You can view our print archive here. Please briefly…
UWA falls in Times Higher Education ranking amidst decline for Australian universities
The University of Western Australia is amongst seventeen Australian universities to have lost places in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Guild Ordinary General Meeting: students quickly accept Presidential, budget reports
The Student Guild’s annual Ordinary General Meeting, at which all students are invited to question reports from the President and the Guild’s finances, proceeded quickly and quietly through its business…
Students vote to demand UWA cut ties with Israel
In a rare Special General Meeting of the UWA Guild, students have voted to stand in solidarity with Palestine and demand the University cut all ties with Israeli institutions.
Review: Laika, Moon Dog – A Stellar Exploration of Love, Loss, and Longing
In a world where missed opportunities and unspoken emotions often define our lives, Laika, Moon Dog reminds us of the power of reconciliation—whether it be with others or with ourselves.…
Social Justice receive first penalty of the election season
In news fresh from the campaign trail, Social Justice are the first group to be penalised for misconduct in this year’s Guild elections. Presidential candidate Danica Scott and OGC (Ordinary…
Fact-check: Who’s fibbing to voters?
All the groups make very nice promises to voters about how much better things will be when they win the Guild. As a voter, it can be hard to tell…
Polling week is here: When, where, and how to vote
After a week of listening to Guild hacks, it is our turn to speak. Figuratively, at the ballot box.
Preference deals unpacked: How groups want you to direct your vote
One of the murkier elements in the already murky world of student elections is the dealing away of preferences.