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  JCU - University of Western Australia
Western Australia has had state legislation protecting frogs since 1958.
Unlike eastern Australia few frog species in south-western Australia seem to be in decline, and, for those that are, there are identifiable threats.
Western Australia has not suffered the radical declines observed for several frog species in eastern and south-eastern Australia.
www.jcu.edu.au /school/tbiol/zoology/herp/decline/uwa.shtml   (970 words)

  
 University of Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University was established under and is governed by the University of Western Australia Act 1911.
UWA is one of the largest landowners in Perth as a result of government and private bequests, and is constantly expanding its infrastructure.
The University of Western Australia is strongly committed to internationalisation of all aspects of its activities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Western_Australia   (2177 words)

  
 The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia is currently examining the possibility of collaborations with different colleges of technical and further education in Western Australia, so the roles of TAFE and the University have been under our consideration in recent months.
In Western Australia the possible arrangements are made more intricate by the independence of the TAFE colleges from each other, but this should not prevent generalisations being made about the role of the colleges in broad terms.
This University is currently investigating collaborations with TAFE colleges, including means by which students might be able to enrol at the University on the basis of their results in TAFE courses or enrol at TAFE in a more streamlined fashion after completing degree studies, particularly in the more generalist degrees of Arts and Science.
www.aph.gov.au /house/committee/ewr/tafes/subs/SUB41~1.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Australian Universities and colleges
Australia's forty government-funded universities have a reputation for quality education; indeed, these institutions are controlled by both State and Federal legislation, and receive both accreditation and registration to provide courses for international students.
Australia is one of the most urbanised countries in the world, but much of the country remains sparsely populated, providing a home for many of Australia's unique plants and animals.
Of Australia's population, 7.3 million people were either born outside Australia or are children of parents born overseas, making Australia one of the most multicultural nations on earth.
www.studyoverseas.com /australian.htm   (370 words)

  
 Australian Education Consultants - Perth - University of Western Australia.
Established in 1911, UWA is Western Australia 's premier university and one of Australia 's most prestigious educational institutions.
The University owes its foundation to the determined efforts of Sir John Winthrop Hackett, the University's first chancellor and main benefactor, who worked tirelessly for the establishment of a university of quality and prestige in Western Australia.
In 2001, UWA enrolled 80% of the State's top 5% of school leavers and 69% of the top 10% of school leavers who enrolled at universities in Western Australia.
www.aec-australia.com /university_of_western.htm   (595 words)

  
 Perth Australia - International Study Programs - University of Notre Dame
Western Australia is the biggest state among the states that make up the commonwealth of Australia.
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the major commercial centre of the state.
A special program has been developed in the fall semester at the University of Western Australia in Perth, which combines course work with an intensive field research program established in conjunction with several Australian mining and engineering companies.
www.nd.edu /~intlstud/locations/australia/perth1.htm   (584 words)

  
 STUDY ABROAD - University of Western Australia, Australia
UWA is a member of Australia's 'Group of 8' leading research intensive universities.
Students who have completed one full academic year of university level work at MSU with a 3.0 GPA by the time they begin studies at the University of Western Australia are eligible.
It is regarded as one of Australia's top research institutions, attracting researchers of world standing across the range of disciplines, with international leaders in many diverse fields..
www.montana.edu /wwwoie/uwa.htm   (737 words)

  
 University of Western Australia - Centre for English Language Teaching | Studies in Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is the State's oldest and most prestigious university.  Since its establishment in 1911, UWA has earned an international reputation for excellence and enterprise.
UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the ‘Group of Eight’, a collaboration of the top research universities in Australia. 
UWA offers English language students the benefits of learning at one of Australia’s leading universities within a spectacular garden campus.
www.studiesinaustralia.com /profiles/university_of_western_australia_centre_for_english_language_teaching   (555 words)

  
 Brockport Australia Programs with the University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia is ideally located on the banks of the Swan River, three miles from the city center of Perth.
UWA's riverside campus is widely renowned for the beauty of its distinct Romanesque architecture and lush gardens.
Western Australia, the largest State of Australia, is located on the south-west coast of the Australian continent and boasts some of the most magnificient coastline and beaches in the world.
www.brockportabroad.com /australia/universities/uwa.html   (494 words)

  
 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Australia : University of Western Australia
For a friendly campus in a beautiful city, consider the University of Western Australia in Perth.
This university of 13,000 boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in Australia; its open courtyards and Mediterranean-style architecture reflect the open attitude of the university's intellectual environment.
Most of UWA's housing is in residential colleges that offer meal plans, so you'll have plenty of opportunities for making friends with Aussie students.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/australia/uwa   (221 words)

  
 University of Notre Dame Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Roman Catholic university established in 1990 in the Western Australian port city of Fremantle, 32°3′24″S, 115°44′37″E.
While the University of Notre Dame Australia has "strong collegial links" [1] with the American University of Notre Dame located in South Bend, Indiana, they are separate institutions.
In 2006, Notre Dame Australia established its first campus in Sydney in the suburb of Chippendale close to the CBD.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Notre_Dame_Australia   (327 words)

  
 University of Western Australia - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Western Australia, University of, coeducational institution located in Nedlands, near Perth, Western Australia.
Western Australia, state in western Australia, bordered on the north by the Timor Sea, on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the south by the Indian...
Australia : pictures of Australia: University of Sydney
encarta.msn.com /University_of_Western_Australia.html   (156 words)

  
 WESTERN CANON GREAT BOOKS UNIVERSITY: The Great Books of Western Civilization (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
So welcome to Western Canon University, where the professors are the Great Books of the Western Heritage, the lecture halls extend throughout the watery globe, and the daily homework assignment is to live one’s life in the context of the Greats.
The Western Canon is the final gem that is sought by those who have obtained all other forms of worldly treasures and material wealth.
At Western Canon University we look forward to having volunteer tutors preside over the discussion forums, lead the debates, and suggest passages, works, and volumes of criticism which might be of particular interest to scholars of the Western Soul.
www.westerncanon.com.cob-web.org:8888   (4553 words)

  
 Fencing Club of University of Western Australia.Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
UWA Fencing Club Final reminder that the Piste Repair is happening at the UWA Gym at 10am this Sumore...
UWA Fencing Club FINAL REMINDER - U15/13 The next under 15/13 competition is on Sunday 23 July -more...
UWA Fencing Club UWA Fencers Just a brief note to make everyone aware of the activities and evenmore...
www.uwafencing.com.au   (198 words)

  
 Confucius Institute - Welcome (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Confucius Institute (CI) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and development of Chinese language, culture, studies and business.
Our mission is to facilitate engagement with China in ways that strengthen the understanding, opportunities and bonds between individuals, enterprises, communities and institutions in Western Australia with the People's Republic of China and the global Chinese diaspora.
Zhejiang University (Hangzhou), one of China’s premier tertiary institutions, is the officially designated partner university.
www.confuciusinstitute.uwa.edu.au.cob-web.org:8888   (222 words)

  
 The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia was founded in 1989 and enrolled its first students in 1992.
It is a progressive, rapidly growing national university located in Fremantle and Broome, Western Australia and Sydney, New South Wales.
The University is highly regarded for its personal service to students and its five star graduate satisfaction (Good Universities Guide 2002 - 2006).
www.nd.edu.au   (137 words)

  
 Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences: Home
It incorporates the University’s School of Dentistry, and is contracted to provide public dental services to eligible members of the WA public.
The Centre’s main responsibilities are therefore to train dentists to a standard that meets community expectations, and to provide general and specialist dental services to eligible members of the WA community.
The Oral Health Centre is first and foremost a teaching facility, and its contract with the Government to provide dental services to eligible members of the public ensures that students have access to a suitable pool of patients to develop the necessary skills and aptitude.
www.ohcwa.uwa.edu.au   (180 words)

  
 Australia: Year Programs
In addition to a wide range of course opportunities, Australian universities offer course work that will complement a student’s UC studies in a number of ways.
While American undergraduate courses tend to be general and theoretical, courses in Australia are often more practical and hands-on, especially in science labs.
EAP students may reside in university dormitories, university-owned flats and apartments, or private rentals off campus.
eap.ucop.edu /eap/country/australia/Summary/immersion.htm   (278 words)

  
 in-cites - University of Western Australia, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
The University of Western Australia recently achieved this distinction in the field of Mathematics, with 409 papers cited a total of 994 times to date.
This was a deliberate plan by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, supported by the university to increase our research profile.
The UWA believes that a strong Discipline of Mathematics and Statistics is vital to its success as a strong international teaching and research university.
www.in-cites.com /institutions/UofWestAustralia.html   (416 words)

  
 Australia: University of Western Australia main   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Part of studying in Western Australia is taking advantage of the natural surroundings.
Many courses in the natural sciences involve field work components providing you with an opportunity to see Australia and interact with your fellow students. Subjects like anthropology take advantage of the history and multicultural nature of Austarlia.
Once you arrive, our Australia staff will lead an orientation program along the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Australia as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system.
www.arcadia.edu /cea/uwa   (226 words)

  
 Anthropology and Sociology - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Discipline of Anthropology and Sociology was established under the Foundation Professorship of Ronald M Berndt in 1963, after the initial introduction of Anthropology teaching at The University of Western Australia in 1956.
It was the third anthropology department to be established in Australia and is, today, one of the country's largest and best-known academic centres for teaching and research in this area.
The 2006 Annual Conference of The Australian Sociology Association will be held at UWA in December 2006.
www.anthropology.arts.uwa.edu.au   (381 words)

  
 EAP: Australia Home Page
Australia provides an enriching environment for UC students, offering high-quality mentors and expanded academic opportunities.
Year-long or semester programs are available at host universities throughout the country.
In addition, UC students may participate in a biology-based program in Brisbane.
eap.ucop.edu /eap/country/australia   (62 words)

  
 General information about the University of Western Australia (UWA) Albany Regional Centre (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The University of Western Australia, internationally recognised for its teaching and research, has offered high quality undergraduate programmes in Albany through the UWA Albany Centre since 1999.
The UWA Albany Centre provides a range of quality programmes for school-leavers and mature-age students.
In 2007 a full first-year enrolment is available in over thirty undergraduate degrees offered by five faculties across UWA as well as complete degrees in arts and in science (restoration ecology).
www.albany.uwa.edu.au.cob-web.org:8888 /general.html   (158 words)

  
 Student Life NSW - Campus Crusade for Christ Australia
Learn more about Student Life's Campus Mission 2007 Conference in Korea and Mid Year Conference in Australia Tour for Aussie university students in June/July 2007.
Student Life is the university ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ Australia.
This website provides information about Student Life at Macquarie University, Sydney University, the University of Western Sydney (Bankstown), Newcastle University and the University of New South Wales.
www.studentlife.org.au   (145 words)

  
 University of Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The academic year at the University of Western Australia consists of two fifteen week semesters.
Typically, the semesters run from mid-July through November (fall semester) and mid-February through June (spring semester).
Participants in the SUNY Brockport/University of Western Australia Program may enroll for the fall, spring, or for the full academic year.
www.studyabroad.com /suny/brockport/fourthlvl/aus_western.html   (90 words)

  
 Engineering, Computing and Mathematics - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The well being and welfare of almost every Australian relies on the ability and training of engineers, computer scientists and mathematicians who design, implement and manage our modern day technology.
> UWA's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics offers exciting and challenging opportunities and a secure future...
UWA's School of Computer Science and Software Engineering are hosting an International Robot Soccer Competion on Sunday 26th November 2006 from 1pm - 4pm in the Octagon Theatre.
www.ems.uwa.edu.au   (118 words)

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