Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MINES Professor Steve Hall Director

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J What’s Down the Track Curtin University Overview The Western Australian School of Mines celebrates 150 years of mining education and research By hologram from the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, the 11 th Director, Emeritus Professor Steve Hall (93) joined the party in Kalgoorlie

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Western Australian School of Mines Curtin University Overview  Now on three Campuses:  Kalgoorlie  Perth and  Miri  Over 2,000 students, over 200 staff, over $50 million budget  Higher education is increasingly global and about quality, NOT location

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Infrastructure Achievements Curtin University Overview Agricola College first opened by Laurence Brodie-Hall in 1971 for 50 students. Since expanded to around 160 student places. This project – the first ever rebuild - incorporates collaboration with Goldfields Institute of Technology and will retain 40 existing rooms (220 bed provision by 2017). With a life of 35 years will require replacing in 2052 The Agricola College redevelopment project plans a state of the art 180 room student accommodation.

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J WASM Kalgoorlie Campus – Student Numbers Curtin University Overview

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Significant Changes Curtin University Overview  Student exchange (e.g. Study Abroad)  Growth in postgraduate coursework numbers (Graduate Diploma and Masters)  Move to research-intensive (more PhDs) – nine graduated in past 3 years from Kalgoorlie – but we work across 3 campuses (Kalgoorlie, Perth and Miri)

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J Growing Pains Curtin University Overview  Further redevelopment on the Campus – new student learning centre, laboratories and teaching spaces. New staff and new ways of working (e.g. shared real-time lectures with Whyalla)

Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J What remains the same Curtin University Overview  Experiential learning and regional/remote living (mining takes us the geology!)  The availability of highly-skilled and locally-trained (or training) workforce – please help us engage these students in relevant work experience (they need it to graduate!) See you in 2052?