Professional Development and Study Purposes

UWA actively encourages all staff to adopt a philosophy of continuous learning. In particular, it is a requirement of the UWA Code of Conduct that all staff maintain and develop knowledge and understanding of their area of expertise or professional field.

To assist staff undertaking study or professional development, the University offers the following leave options:

• Academic Sabbatical
• Conference, Fieldwork or Outside Studies Programs [Other than Sabbatical]
• English Language Training
• Leave Without Pay
• Study and Special Purpose Leave for Senior Professional Staff
• Paid Leave for English Language Training
• Study Leave (Professional Staff)

Flexible work options which may assist in balancing work and study commitments are:

• Annualised Hours
• Compressed Week
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Flexitime
• Leave Without Pay
• Purchased Leave

Related Links

• Staff Development Grants for Professional Staff
• Staff Development Policy Statement
• Student Contribution Amount: Payment of Fees for University Staff