Good morning. It’s graduation time again with the first of our spring graduation ceremonies beginning last week. It’s a time for us to celebrate our graduating students’ achievements and to wish them well as they embark on their future endeavours.

I’m pleased to report that Research Week was a fantastic success. My thanks to all the organisers in the Office of Research Enterprise and in the Faculties for your outstanding effort. My congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s UWA Research Awards, announced last Thursday. Major contributions to research and scholarship involve great commitment and dedication. We are all very proud of your achievements in creating new knowledge that benefits the whole world.

My congratulations also to our Three-Minute Thesis winner, Marcus Giacci who is completing his PhD in neuroscience. Marcus’ presentation is well worth watching.

Sincerely,
Professor Paul Johnson
Vice-Chancellor