University of Western Australia

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University of Western Australia

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Location:
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Founding Date:
1911

Motto:
Seek wisdom

Enrollment:
17,000

Official Website:
http://www.uwa.edu.au/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Marion Campbell Novelist 1948 Lines of Flight

Nugget Coombs Economist 24-Feb-1906 29-Oct-1997 Banker, proponent of aboriginal rights

Rod Eddington Business 2-Jan-1950 CEO of British Airways, 2000-05

Rolf Harris Musician 30-Mar-1930 Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport

Robert Hawke Head of State 9-Dec-1929 Prime Minister of Australia, 1983-91

Kenneth Mackenzie Novelist 25-Sep-1913 19-Jan-1955 Dead Men Rising

Barry J. Marshall Doctor 30-Sep-1951 H. pylori bacteria causes ulcers

Tim Minchin Comic 7-Oct-1975 Ready for This?

Stephen Smith Politician 12-Dec-1955 Australian Foreign Minister

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Barry J. Marshall Doctor 30-Sep-1951 H. pylori bacteria causes ulcers

Walter Murdoch Essayist 17-Sep-1874 30-Jul-1970 Alfred Deakin: A Sketch

J. Robin Warren Doctor 11-Jun-1937 H. pylori bacteria causes ulcers

ADMINISTRATORS AND TRUSTEES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Walter Murdoch Essayist 17-Sep-1874 30-Jul-1970 Alfred Deakin: A Sketch

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