Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Research partnerships
Contact
If you are interested in a research partnership please contact:
Professor Tony O'Donnell
Dean, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 5552
By developing new technologies and providing solutions to today’s issues, we are expanding our research partnerships with industry.
We provide a wealth of expertise supported by specialist facilities, a willingness to listen to the needs of industry and a strong desire to build long-term relationships.
Research Initiatives
The University fosters research initiatives between business and industry and priority areas of the University, especially in priority areas of academic strength.
Led by Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives) Professor Alistar Robertson, the initiative develops larger-scale collaborations between UWA and Commonwealth Government agencies, particularly the CSIRO and its Flagship program; and works with State Government departments and the private sector to build research linkages.
Energy and Minerals Initiative
The University's Energy and Minerals Initiative:
- provides strategic advice on energy and minerals-related matters
- takes leadership in promoting and co-ordinating teaching and research
- seeks to attract research funding
- supports growth in higher degree research and coursework enrolments.
Mr Tim Shanahan is the Director of the Energy and Mineral Initiative. He is the former Chief Executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia. Mr Shanahan reinforces the University's strong commitment to supporting the minerals and energy industry in this period of significant growth.
Opportunities and benefits
- Partnership in research projects to solve current real world problems
- Sponsorship of research infrastructure
- Naming recognition to professional chair appointments
- Sponsorship of named scholarships or prizes
- Access to consultancy services including state-of-the-art analytical facilities
- Access to undergraduate and postgraduate students of the highest calibre
- Access to researchers who are internationally recognised as among leaders in their field
