UWA Shenton Park Field Station 2024 Open Day

Want to learn all about innovative research underway at The University of Western Australia's Shenton Park Field Station?

The UWA Institute of Agriculture and the UWA schools of Agriculture & Environment, Engineering and Biological and Molecular sciences invite all members of the public to attend this informative, engaging and fun research open day.

Research on show

• Gene edited wheat breeding: Inari and InterGrain have developed a strategic partnership to dramatically improve the yield potential of wheat, bringing together InterGrain’s well-adapted Australian genetics with Inari’s predictive design and multiplex gene editing capabilities.
• Aquaculture Facility: Tour latest projects at the Aquaculture Facility and learn about how aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that offers a potential alternative to meet global protein requirements.
• Coastal & Offshore Research Lab: Learn about a range of ocean research applications from coastal protection to marine renewable energy generation and aquaculture. The lab’s facilities are used in collaboration with industry to mimic the ocean environment from the seabed to the surface, enabling the development of innovative ocean infrastructure.
• Canola breeding: The UWA Institute of Agriculture Associate Director Professor Wallace Cowling and Dr Sheng Chen will introduce the research progress of canola breeding at UWA, particularly in improving canola tolerance to heat stress.
• Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture & Ecological Restoration: The UWA Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture & Ecological Restoration provides engineering solutions and methodologies for agricultural prosperity and ecological restoration.
• Annual Legume Breeding: Annual Legume Breeding Australia (ALBA) is a joint venture between UWA and DLF Seeds that aims to breed more productive and persistent annual pasture legumes for farmers of southern Australia and international markets.

What to bring

As this is a working research facility, visitors must keep to the paths and below sites as indicated. Wear sensible closed-toe shoes , and bring a water bottle, hat, and umbrella if the weather requires. Children under 16 must be accompanied at all times.

Please note there will be limited food and drink options available (and no shops nearby), so plan accordingly.

Transport

We anticipate this will be a very busy day. There are two main entrances - both only accessible by foot. Limited public parking will be available at the CSIRO Floreat main carpark. Consider taking public transport, hitching a ride on the UWA shuttle bus, or getting dropped off in a ride share or taxi.

The $5 UWA shuttle bus will pick up passengers from the old Tennis Courts outside Hackett Drive on the following timetable. UWA students who volunteer at the event ride the bus for free. You must register and pay in advance for the UWA bus via this Eventbrite link.