The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognized internationally as an excellent research-intensive university. Established in 1911, the University's ground-breaking research, quality academic staff, and state-of-the-art facilities combine to offer a rich student experience. As Western Australia's premier University, UWA was equal in Australia based on key measures in the Good Universities Guide 2012, including graduate starting salaries, employment prospects, staff qualifications, research intensity, and student demand.
UWA was established under and is governed by the University of Western Australia Act 1911. The Act provides for control and management by the University's Senate, and gives it the authority, amongst other things, to make statutes, regulations, and by-laws, details of which are contained in the University Calendar
