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New technique to transform precious metal recovery

March 6th, 2013

Murdoch University researchers have come up with a new approach to make the recovery of high value precious metals faster and more economically viable.

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Conference to discuss the green benefits of man-made wetlands

November 22nd, 2012

The use of man-made wetlands to control water-borne pollution will be the topic of an international conference at Murdoch University.

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Murdoch expands China research links

October 19th, 2012

Murdoch University is building its relationships with research institutions in China in order to develop its research strengths.

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Murdoch researcher wins Fulbright Scholarship

April 3rd, 2012

A Murdoch University physicist is one of 26 Australians who will undertake research in the United States after winning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.

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Investigating renewable energy for powering desalination

August 19th, 2010

A new project to investigate whether renewable energy can be used to power desalination has received funding from Australia’s National Centre of Excellence in Desalination (NCED).

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National Centre of Excellence in Desalination launched

July 23rd, 2010

The National Centre of Excellence in Desalination (NCED) at Murdoch University’s Rockingham campus has been officially launched.

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Water health newsroom

June 10th, 2010

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The investigation into six Bottlenose Dolphin deaths in the Swan Canning Riverpark in 2009 has drawn to a close. The Chief Scientist of Western Australia’s report has been presented to the Minister for Environment and the Murdoch University investigation has been delivered as a peer-reviewed Technical Report.

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Water-check for inland cities' futures

June 7th, 2010

How inland city communities feel about water security and climate change is the focus of a new study by Murdoch University researchers.

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National Centre of Desalination appoints Chair

May 18th, 2010

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Graeme Rowley, former Executive Director of Operations at Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), has been announced as the inaugural Independent Chair of the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination (NCED), Administered by Murdoch University and based at the university's Rockingham campus.

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New Professor tackles sustainable water issues

December 9th, 2009

New Professor tackles sustainable water issues

Helping secure a sustainable future for Western Australia’s water resources will be the focus for the inaugural Alcoa Chair in Sustainable Water Management at Murdoch University, Professor Richard Harper.

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