Data Centres: Storm in a Digital Teacup?
The UWA Data Institute recently co-hosted Data Centres: Storm in a Digital Teacup? with the UWA Public Policy Institute, bringing together researchers, industry and policy perspectives to explore the rapidly growing demand for data centre infrastructure. The discussion considered data centres from a range of angles — from the infrastructure and energy systems required to […]
Research Bytes: Connecting data-driven research across UWA
The latest UWA Data Institute Research Bytes brought together three very different research stories, each demonstrating how data, computational approaches and emerging technologies are opening up new ways to tackle complex real-world problems. Dr Cornelia Hooper provided an insight into the world of plant science and genomics, showcasing the work her team is undertaking and […]
2026 Conference | Data Matters: Virtuous & the Vicious – Wrap Up & Photos
This year the UWA Data Institute celebrates its fifth anniversary. We are a leading hub for cross-disciplinary collaboration, connecting industry leaders to UWA researchers in data science, machine learning and AI across a wide variety of domains.
Black Swan Summit: Public Lecture with Professor Bernard Carr
Black Swan Summit, hosted by the UWA Data Institute and the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies. Professor Bernard Carr took us on a journey from the outer universe, black holes, cosmology, the early moments after the Big Bang, into much deeper territory, questioning whether our current scientific models are enough to explain reality, particularly when […]
Q1 Kick-Off Event 2026 | Defined Challenges, Research-Driven Solutions
Our recent event brought together researchers, industry partners and the wider community to explore cutting-edge research driving real-world impact across Western Australia. The event showcased the breadth of innovation across data-driven science, engineering, health and the humanities, highlighting how interdisciplinary collaboration is unlocking new solutions to complex challenges. Attendees gained valuable insights into emerging research, […]
Record Numbers for Perth Girls Networking Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Creators
Perth GPN celebrated its biggest ever workshop, powered by community and aligned with UWA Data Institute’s mission to build a diverse, future-ready digital workforce. Perth Girls Programming Network (GPN) closed out 2025 with record-breaking energy, welcoming more than 170 students, tutors and helpers to The University of Western Australia for its largest workshop to date. […]
2025 Conference: AI In Action – From Theory to Practice
On June 13th 2025 over 200 people joined us at The University Club of Western Australia for our 2025 Conference: AI in Action – From Theory to Practice. Bringing together thought leaders from industry, research, government and community, this year’s Conference provided the opportunity to reflect on the transformative changes in data-driven science and artificial […]
2025 Kick-Off Event
On the 27th of March, on the banks of the beautiful Swan River, we welcomed guests from industry, academia and the community as we set the scene for 2025 and took a big-picture look at the year ahead. The evening was full of conversations, networking and thought provoking insights on the future of AI, research […]
2025 Women in Data Science (WiDS)
It is always amazing to hear people tell their story about how they came to do what they do! At our annual WiDS Worldwide Perth 2025 event, we were fortunate enough to hear the inspiring journeys of four incredible Perth women. Thank you to Georgia Nester, Jia Min Ho, Maira Alvi and Rachel Cardell-Oliver for […]
2025 Guest Lecture – Transport Mechanism Induced by Raindrop Impact
Have you ever thought about what happens when a raindrop hits a leaf? On the 10th February 2025, the UWA Data Institute and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosted a free public guest lecture by Dr. Sunghwan (Sunny) Jung as part of the ANZIAM 2025 Lecture Tour. Dr. Jung is a Professor in the […]