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$5 million for Murdoch to help young people attend university
May 15th, 2012
Murdoch has been awarded $5 million to build the educational aspirations of young people and create new pathways to university.
Link between relaxation and eczema relief studied
May 16th, 2012
A Murdoch University student is investigating the link between relaxation and its ability to reduce the severity of eczema.
Children’s theatre production draws on African inspiration
May 15th, 2012
Son of the Nile opens for a limited public season at the University’s Nexus Theatre on Monday, May 28, and is especially suitable to older primary school aged children.
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Film students learning from the big guns
May 14th, 2012
Murdoch University filmmakers are rubbing shoulders with some of the big names in the Australian film industry.
Students from the new graduate screen production program are working with cinematographer Denson Baker, production designer Herbert Pinter and emerging actress Olivia de Jonge to produce a short film.
Little Penguin leaves a legacy
May 11th, 2012
Murdoch researchers have said farewell to an old friend, a 20-year-old Little Penguin that has provided them with a wealth of information about the species.
Indonesian expert welcomes Asian language pledge
May 11th, 2012
Leading Indonesian expert Professor David T Hill has welcomed Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's pledge to increase the number of school students learning Asian languages.
Gaming students dive into theBlu
May 4th, 2012
Games art and design students are collaborating with some of the world’s best animators and developers to help create a pioneering digital experience.
Chinese business students are hot property
May 2nd, 2012
A new partnership is providing Chinese Business students with internships.
Success for tutors in national awards
April 23rd, 2012
Two Murdoch University tutors have received well-deserved national recognition for their dedication to their students, winning prestigious Open Universities Australia bi-annual Tutor Excellence Awards.
Intra-familial marriage examined in major new book
April 23rd, 2012
A Murdoch academic explores the complexities of intra-familial marriage in an important new book.
Illegal ingredients found in traditional Chinese medicines
April 13th, 2012
For the first time, researchers at Murdoch University have used new DNA sequencing technology to reveal the animal and plant composition of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) – with worrying results.
Murdoch calls for tree planters
April 11th, 2012
Murdoch is calling for volunteers to help plant native seedlings at the South Street Campus on Saturday 21 April.
Asia research in spotlight
April 11th, 2012
Leading experts on social and political dynamics in Asia will come together at Murdoch University this Friday (13 March) to discuss the emerging issues that will affect Australia's future relations with the region.
