History, literature and religion
Research tracks little known Australian-US divide on war criminals
January 23rd, 2013
A Murdoch University History researcher is looking at how the Australian approach to Japanese war criminals differed from that of the US following the Second World War.
Fremantle submarine base a major factor in Pacific war
November 7th, 2012
A Murdoch University professor is researching the history and importance of Fremantle’s submarine base during the Second World War – the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Research foundation celebrates 10 years
October 23rd, 2012
A Murdoch University foundation which supports research and discussion on transnational cultures, diasporas and related topics is celebrating its 10th year.
Study offers new insight into WWI
September 4th, 2012
A Murdoch University academic is undertaking an ambitious project chronicling the lives, deaths and memorialisation of 1700 British officers killed on the Western Front during WWI.
New Aboriginal genome study rewrites the history books
September 23rd, 2011
An international team of scientists, including researchers from Murdoch University, have just published findings that re-interpret the history of our species.
Murdoch academic receives Oxford honour
August 24th, 2011
A Murdoch University academic has been honoured by Oxford University.
Playground isle’s disturbing past highlighted on film
April 4th, 2011
The distressing history of Perth’s playground island of Rottnest will be illustrated in a new documentary being made by a Murdoch University researcher.
DIY renovators the next casualties of asbestos
November 22nd, 2010
Australian DIY enthusiasts could be putting themselves at risk of developing the asbestos-induced cancer, mesothelioma.
Recognised for outstanding contributions to history of Borneo
July 12th, 2010
Murdoch University Emeritus Professor Robert Reece has been awarded the Borneo Research Council Medal of Excellence.
