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Curtin University Regional University Study Hub Network Exchange
Posted 27 March 2024 Curtin University Regional University Study Hub Network Exchange

All WA Universities and regional study hubs came together at Curtin University last week to discuss access to tertiary education in the regions.

PKUC, Curtin University and Fortescue Collaboration on Pilot Engineering
Posted 15 February 2024 PKUC, Curtin University and Fortescue Collaboration on Pilot Engineering Program

Fortescue, in collaboration with Curtin University and the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres, has launched a pilot program providing its First Nations employees with an opportunity to pursue higher education in engineering.

Nursing Information Night
Posted 09 November 2023 Nursing Information Night

PKUC Karratha office has been busy informing our community on opportunities to live and study Nursing in the Pilbara

PKUC Winner of  KDCCI Best Community Organisation Award for 2023
Posted 08 November 2023 PKUC Winner of KDCCI Best Community Organisation Award for 2023

Pilbara Businesses Shine at Awards Night

Congratulations to our Santos STEM in Sport Bursary Winners
Posted 08 November 2023 Congratulations to our Santos STEM in Sport Bursary Winners

Karratha students took part in a new initiative through our partnership with Santos to deliver a STEM in Sport research project.

Broome Regional Study Hub officially opens its doors!
Posted 20 September 2023 Broome Regional Study Hub officially opens its doors!

Exciting news for Broome and the Kimberley as the official opening of the PKUC's Broome Regional Study Hub opens its doors!

PKUC 2023 Graduation Celebration
Posted 22 August 2023 PKUC 2023 Graduation Celebration

Congratulations to all our 2023 Graduates!

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) now available in
Posted 20 July 2023 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) now available in Karratha

You no longer have to travel to Perth to do your IELTS test. Tests are now happening at the Pilbara Kimberely University Centre in Karratha through IDP Australia

Combined University Visit
Posted 03 May 2023 Combined University Visit

PUC hosted some of the WA University's for an open night for students and parents in Karratha recently.

Broome Campus Now Open
Posted 06 April 2023 Broome Campus Now Open

We are excited to be providing higher education in the Kimberley region with our new office in Broome.

PUC Winner of Best Micro Business 0-5 FTE 2022
Posted 20 December 2022 PUC Winner of Best Micro Business 0-5 FTE 2022

KDCCI Business Excellence Awards

KDCCI Business Excellence Awards
Posted 20 December 2022 KDCCI Business Excellence Awards

Susan Grylls - CEO Pilbara Universities Centre - Winner Businesswoman of the Year 2022

PUC 2022 Graduation
Posted 19 October 2022 PUC 2022 Graduation

Congratulations to all our Graduates of 2022

Regional Universities Centre Conference SA
Posted 19 October 2022 Regional Universities Centre Conference SA

Pilbara Universities Centre recently attended the Regional Universities Centre's Conference in South Australia.

Education in Remote and Complex Environments
Posted 27 November 2020 Education in Remote and Complex Environments

On Wednesday, 27 November 2019, the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training adopted an inquiry referred by the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, to inquire into and report on the education of students in remote and complex environments.

Learning How to Learn at Roebourne Regional Prison
Posted 01 November 2020 Learning How to Learn at Roebourne Regional Prison

Last week the PUC completed an exciting project delivering a series of workshops to the female prisoners at Roebourne Regional Prison. 

Careers Evening – Health and Social Sciences
Posted 22 October 2020 Careers Evening – Health and Social Sciences

On Thursday 22nd October, the Pilbara Universities Centre hosted its second careers evening for 2020.  This fantastic evening focused on the Health and Social Sciences industries where current and prospective students learned about being a nurse, social worker, psychologist, dietician and speech pathologist in the Pilbara along with providing a networking opportunity for local people to meet other people working in a similar profession.

Orientation 2020
Posted 04 March 2020 Orientation 2020

Welcome and congratulations to our new students!

Pilbara Women in Business 2020
Posted 24 February 2020 Pilbara Women in Business 2020

On Monday evening a two-hour panel hosted by MC Tanya Dodd (KDCCI CEO) saw Pilbara Universities Centre CEO Susan Grylls along with Mark Bouw, Founder of management consulting company Muidop and Brigette McDowell, CEO of Cheeditha Energy speak about ‘Driving Change through Innovation’.  Each of the keynote speakers shared stories about their experiences and career, providing the audience with a powerful and raw insight into their professional lives.

Local School Presentation Nights
Posted 18 December 2019 Local School Presentation Nights

Wednesday the 18th December, marks the last of the school award presentations for 2019, sponsored by the Pilbara Universities Centre (PUC).

STEPS Bridging Pathway
Posted 02 December 2019 STEPS Bridging Pathway

The PUC supports CQUniversity STEPS university bridging program to provide an alternative entrance pathway to university. STEPS qualifies students for entry to programs supported at PUC as well as some Perth universities.

Marble Bar CRC – Training Centre Open Day
Posted 18 October 2019 Marble Bar CRC – Training Centre Open Day

On Friday October 18, the PUC travelled from Karratha to Marble Bar to attend the community resource centre training centre open day.

Pilbara Universities Centre Unveils Its New Logo
Posted 05 September 2019 Pilbara Universities Centre Unveils Its New Logo

The Pilbara Universities Centre unveiled its now logo which was designed in collaboration with the PUC, a local graphic designer and Roebourne based Aboriginal artist.

Inaugural Presentation at Port Hedland
Posted 29 August 2019 Inaugural Presentation at Port Hedland

The PUC hosted its inaugural event in South Hedland on Thursday August 29, a morning tea at the Youth Involvement Council (YIC) for members, students and stakeholders of the Pilbara Universities Centre.

Launch of Port Hedland Study Hub
Posted 01 March 2019 Launch of Port Hedland Study Hub

The Central Queensland University (CQU) study hub in the WEB Business Hub Port Hedland, has changed hands with the Pilbara Universities Centre (PUC) in March 2019.

Pilbara Universities Centre Gets The Green Light
Posted 18 November 2018 Pilbara Universities Centre Gets The Green Light

Residents will be able to stay in the Pilbara while studying university courses and receive wrap-around educational support from as early as mid-2019 after a “game-changing” universities centre model for the region was awarded critical funding last week.

Minister for Education Announces 16 Regional Study Hubs
Posted 09 November 2018 Minister for Education Announces 16 Regional Study Hubs

As part of the Australian Government’s Plan for Regional Australia, the Government has been working to ensure that all people with the desire and capability to attend university have the opportunity to do so, and succeed in their studies, regardless of their background.

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