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New scholarship for Peel residents
November 25th, 2013
Murdoch University has announced two brand new scholarships for school leavers in the Peel region, each worth $2500 per year. The scholarships will be available for students residing in the Peel region, thanks to funds generously donated by the Peel Community Foundation.
First Murdoch Commission provides regional roadmap
November 21st, 2013
The First Murdoch Commission, an independent inquiry on Western Australia in the evolving regional order, has tabled its Final Report.
Murdoch University and Notre Dame partner on Medicine
November 14th, 2013
Beginning in 2014, Murdoch University will partner with The University of Notre Dame Australia to teach the Basic and Clinical Sciences component of Notre Dame’s Medical degree.
Education reformer honoured at Murdoch
September 11th, 2013
Dr Elizabeth Constable will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Murdoch University.
New Chancellor for Murdoch University
July 9th, 2013
Murdoch University has announced that David Flanagan, the Non Executive Chairman of Atlas Iron, will be appointed as the new Chancellor of the University.
Murdoch debuts at 57 in top 100 universities under 50
June 20th, 2013
Submitting data for the first time, Murdoch University has debuted in the second annual Times Higher Education (THE) 100 Under 50 rankings, with a ranking of 57.
Murdoch strengthens ties with Asian neighbours
June 12th, 2013
A new report has identified closer links with Asia as 'crucial' to Australia's future prosperity. Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has released the document in a bid to drive greater engagement through academia and research.
Agriculture and forestry at Murdoch among the world's best
May 9th, 2013
Murdoch University’s Agriculture and Forestry programs have been formally recognised as among the best in the world, according to the latest round of university rankings.
The QS World University Rankings By Subject compared over 8,300 programs across nearly 3,000 universities. Only 678 institutions globally made the list, with Murdoch University ranked in the top 200 for the Agriculture and Forestry discipline.
US Ambassador visits Murdoch University
April 15th, 2013
American Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich held a roundtable talk and Q&A with Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Higgott, the Murdoch University senior leadership group and guests.
Murdoch receives $2.1m to support African mining
March 25th, 2013
Murdoch University has been awarded $2.1 million to help Mozambique and neighbouring African countries manage agricultural and mining issues in a sustainable manner that supports development.
