Enrichment Programs

UniHall is proud to have strong connections with the academic community at UWA, and residents have the unique opportunity to network with members of the UWA academic community at Faculty Dinners.

Focused on particular fields of study, each Faculty Dinner brings together professors and tutors from UWA with a small group of residents to allow meaningful discussions and insights to be shared. 

The Academic Debate is an engaging way the UniHall community promotes in academic thinking. Students come together to build arguments for or against certain topics, argue these to the UniHall community in a lively debate, and take live questions from the audience. Residents benefit as they practise research-based critical thinking when forming compelling arguments to the debate topics, as well as practising public speaking to a live audience.

UniHall is lucky to be home to a large community of postgraduate students.

The UniHall Talks event shines the spotlight on postgraduate students at UniHall, as residents share the progress and learnings of the unique and meaningful research they’re pursuing at UWA. This is also an opportunity for fellow residents to discover the various postgraduate avenues available at UWA, and helps connect residents with others in the same field of study.

University Hall is proud to provide an environment where residents can achieve their potential and excel in their studies, with more than 30% of all residents achieving only Distinction or High Distinction grades.

University Hall recognises and celebrates this high academic attainment at an Academic Celebration event each year.  

UniHall residents are encouraged to pursue all aspects of the Arts with the support of the Arts Committee. The Committee hosts a range of events and programs that encompass music, visual art, digital art, photography, dance, acting and so much more. With a Student Music Committee sub-committee, UniHall’s two music rooms and instruments are kept in quality condition for students to use year-round. 

A highlight from 2024

The HiRez and Student Music Committee imagined, directed and produced a show-stopping LipDub video featuring UniHall residents and staff, which won the 2024 College Row Lip Dub competition.

The Community Advocates Committee supports residents as they advocate for causes and issues close to their hearts; raising awareness and promoting inclusion among our community. Two sub-committees within Community Advocates is the LGBTIQA+ Committee and the Access and Mental Health Committee, who facilitate events and initiatives that promote inclusion and awareness for their respective causes within the UniHall community.  

A highlight from 2024

The Community Advocates Committee brought the UniHall community wonderful events to R U OK day, Mental Health Week and Mid Autumn Festival.

The Volunteer Committee helps residents to connect with volunteering and outreach opportunities that benefit the wider community.  Through theses events and initiatives, residents make a valuable difference to causes from local to global scale.

A highlight from 2024

One of our most impactful partnerships is with Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Our dedicated team of 10 volunteers is passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference. Each committee member contributes four hours per week, engaging in various roles such as supporting the emergency department, assisting at the concierge, and helping on the wards. To date, our committee has proudly volunteered over 300 hours at PCH, playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the hospital.

The Environment Committee promotes environmentally conscious practices at UniHall and among all residents. The Committee also works in collaboration with other UniHall Committees and with the UniHall team to promote environmental sustainability during events and programs.

A highlight from 2024

The Committee focused on recycling, launching a survey to gauge residents’ knowledge and hosting a creative competition to design new waste room signage. The winning designs adorn the bins, making recycling even more intuitive.

The Sites4Good program is a joint initiative between UniHall and digital agency Unleash Design that supports residents to build digital marketing and project management experience. Residents work in teams to build websites for small to medium sized charities in Australia; but this program is more than just coding. The real benefits for residents come from real world experience in client liaison, project management, working in teams, and learning website best practice. 

The HiRez Media Committee gives residents a taste of the media production world, working in a mini production team at UniHall. Working on video and other digital media projects, residents learn all aspects of the craft, from briefing and client liaison, to filming, production and editing. Plus, the team is mentored by industry experts, to ensure their skills and work is aligned with best practice.

A highlight from 2024

The HiRez and Student Music Committee imagined, directed and produced a show-stopping LipDub video featuring UniHall residents and staff, which won the 2024 College Row Lip Dub competition.

The committee promotes the interest of international students through activities to raise cultural awareness and connection within the University Hall community. The committee works to strengthen cross cultural connections with an emphasis on traditions and customs and education on life in Australia.

The aim of this committee is to raise awareness and knowledge about First Nations culture and history. This is achieved through information and educational sessions, tours and socials events. The committee also supports students from different nations to connect with land and history.