richard higgott Vice Chancellor Stood Aside September 19th, 2014 Murdoch University has today announced that Vice Chancellor, Professor Richard Higgott, has been suspended as a result of the outcomes of a recent investigation. The Murdoch University Senate has agreed to suspend Professor Higgott following an investigation by the University. + Find out more WA Universities join forces with Fiona Stanley Hospital to boost translational medical research, training and practice August 5th, 2014 Murdoch University, The University of Notre Dame Australia and The Fiona Stanley Hospital will make a series of jointly funded Professorial appointments in Medicine. + Find out more Contributors wanted for public sector conference Research Day July 29th, 2014 The deadline for abstracts for an international public sector conference Research Day, which will be held at Murdoch University on October 31, has been extended. + Find out more Murdoch University protects new students from fee hike June 4th, 2014 Murdoch University has acted quickly to protect students enrolling for undergraduate degrees in second semester 2014, from fee hikes. + Find out more Vice Chancellor shapes key conference for Australia’s public sector April 29th, 2014 The Vice Chancellor of Murdoch University Professor Richard Higgott has led a team of industry stakeholders to develop a thought-provoking and engaging program for an international public sector conference later this year. + Find out more International partnership to explore agricultural challenges December 18th, 2013 Scientists from Murdoch University have joined forces with leading Chinese researchers in a bid to solve some of the world’s most significant agricultural challenges. + Find out more Bequest to benefit student research December 9th, 2013 A retired Western Australian farmer has bequeathed nearly $1 million to fund research at Murdoch University. + Find out more 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. + Find out more 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. + Find out more 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. + Find out more