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Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Round 3 applications are now OPEN
Posted 19 November 2025 Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Round 3 applications are now OPEN

PKUC wins the 2025 Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award
Posted 04 November 2025 PKUC wins the 2025 Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award

Broome University Access Expands to Support Regional Workforce
Posted 14 October 2025 Broome University Access Expands to Support Regional Workforce

Climate Readiness Workshops
Posted 24 September 2025 Climate Readiness Workshops

Pilbara Kimberley University Centres Celebrates 2025 University Graduates
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Posted 18 June 2025 Pilbara Kimberley University Centres Celebrates 2025 University Graduates

The Pilbara Kimberley University Centres (PKUC) proudly honoured the achievements of 44 regional university students at their 2025 Graduation Celebration, held on Friday 6th of June at the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha. The event brought together students, families, education partners and community members to recognise a milestone moment for learners across the North West who have completed tertiary studies without leaving their communities.

PKUC's Successful Visit to Fitzroy: Engaging Students and Community at
Posted 06 May 2025 PKUC's Successful Visit to Fitzroy: Engaging Students and Community at the Deadly Jobs Expo

Fiona and Amanda's Journey to Inspire Future Careers

PKUC Scholarships OPEN
Posted 17 April 2025 PKUC Scholarships OPEN

AHEAD & PKUC
Posted 16 April 2025 AHEAD & PKUC

PKUC delivers the AHEAD program throughout the Pilbara and Kimberley

BHP - Future of Work grants reopen
Posted 19 February 2025 BHP - Future of Work grants reopen

**** BHP - Future of Work - Regional Education and Skills Program Grants Re-Open ****

Record Number of Scholarships Received by Students
Posted 12 September 2024 Record Number of Scholarships Received by Students

2024 Graduation Celebration
Posted 12 September 2024 2024 Graduation Celebration

PKUC Celebrates 2024 Graduates

Onslow & Tom Price Hubs Now Open!
Posted 01 August 2024 Onslow & Tom Price Hubs Now Open!

Both our Onslow and Tom Price Hubs are now open! Providing student support to existing and prospective students as well as workforce development opportunities for local businesses, the PKUC welcomes both communities to embrace greater access to higher education!

Exploring Careers in Rural Health Event in Broome!
Posted 31 July 2024 Exploring Careers in Rural Health Event in Broome!

The inaugural Exploring Careers in Rural Health Event was a great success in Broome on 24th July!

Two New Study Hubs for the Shire of Ashburton
Posted 26 June 2024 Two New Study Hubs for the Shire of Ashburton

The PKUC are excited to announce that we have received Federal Government funding to open up two new Study Hubs in the Shire of Ashburton in the towns of Onslow and Tom Price. This will further allow students in our remote and regional areas to better access higher education.

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. 

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