Murdoch University
Established	1975
Type:	Public
Chancellor:	Terry Budge
Vice-Chancellor:	Professor John Yovich AM
Faculty:	1,300
Undergraduates:	10,200
Postgraduates:	2,200
Location:	Perth, WA, Australia
Campus:	Urban
Organisations:	Member of Innovative Research Universities Australia
Website:	www.murdoch.edu.au

Murdoch University is a university with its main campus at Murdoch, 14 kilometres (9 mi) south of Perth, Western Australia, along South Street near the Kwinana Freeway ( 32°4′3″S, 115°50′10″E). It commenced operations as the state's second university in 1973, and accepted its first students in 1975. Its name is taken from Sir Walter Murdoch (1874-1970), a prominent Australian academic and essayist, who has a walk dedicated to him on South Wing Level 2 of the main library. Image File history File links Murdoch_University. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ... Insignia of a Companion of the Order of Australia. ... A faculty is a division within a university. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2005-06)  - Product ($m)  $107,910 (4th)  - Product per capita  $53,134/person... Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU Australia) is a group of six leading Australian research-intensive universities. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... For the community in Florida, see University, Florida. ... Murdoch is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Melville. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... Location of Perth within Australia This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State or the Golden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2005-06)  - Product ($m)  $107,910 (4th)  - Product per capita  $53,134/person... The Kwinana Freeway is a long fast road linking Perth with Kwinana and beyond. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up sir in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Murdoch University is home to 14,271 students (as of August 31, 2006),^[1] of whom over 2,000 are international students. Murdoch has Australia's geographically largest campus at 2.27 square kilometres (0.88 sq mi), necessary in order to accommodate Western Australia's only veterinary school. Most of the southern part of the university consists of paddocks of livestock, farm and renewable energy facilities. is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals. ...

The original group of University buildings surround an open court, known as "Bush Court", in the northern part of the campus. Bush Court contains the highest point on campus. The buildings are linked on the court's sides by broad colonnaded verandahs in a compact design which aims at encouraging a sense of community. Features around campus include the Chinese garden and the Joglo Rahayu (Peace Pavilion).

The University has three major campuses. Aside from Murdoch, there is the Rockingham Regional Campus, opened in 1996 alongside Rockingham's TAFE campus, which features dedicated facilities for engineering, an arts and commerce building and a community library; and the Peel Campus in Mandurah, which opened in 2004 for nursing and life science students. This article is about a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... In Australia, Technical and Further Education or TAFE institutions are those which offer a wide range of post-secondary education and training, generally in vocational fields (such as hospitality, tourism, construction, woodwork, secretarial skills, community work, etc), often at a level of difficulty below that of a corresponding or related... Location of the Peel region The Peel is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. ... Mandurah () is a city 50 minutes (72 km) south of Perth, Western Australia, with a population of approximately 75,000. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Murdoch University was initially intended to cater predominantly to mature-aged students. As a result, many courses are available externally and an increasing number are available online.

There are currently three main divisions at Murdoch: Arts (which includes Humanities, Social Sciences, IT, Law and Business); Health Sciences and Science and Engineering. From January 2008 there will be six faculties:

• Faculty of Arts and Education
• Faculty of Creative Technologies and Media
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Law and Business
• Faculty of Minerals and Energy
• Faculty of Sustainability, Environmental and Life Sciences.

From 2008, the academic structure of the University will be made up of School groupings as follows: Education; Social sciences and Humanities'[1]'; Media, Culture and Communication; Information Technology; Veterinary, Biomedical Science and Pharmacy; Chiropractic; Nursing; Psychology; Pharmacy; Business; Law; Energy and Engineering; Chemical and Mathematical sciences; Biological Sciences and Biotechnology; Environmental Science; and Sustainability and Technology.

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Murdoch University is the founder of the ACICIS (Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies) Study Indonesia program, a non-profit consortium of Australian universities that was established in 1994 to coordinate semester-long study programs at partner universities in Yogyakarta and Malang in Indonesia, for Australian university students.^[3] The Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, or DIY), is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java. ... Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia with an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. ...

Chancellery Building

Murdoch University is a highly research intensive institution and a member of Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU Australia). Its Asia Research Centre, founded in 1991 as a Special Research Centre of the Australia Research Council, is regarded as an international leader in the study of social, political and economic dynamics in East and Southeast Asia. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 515 KB) Summary My photo - takamaxa Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 515 KB) Summary My photo - takamaxa Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU Australia) is a group of six leading Australian research-intensive universities. ...

Merger plans

Curtin University of Technology and Murdoch University agreed in June 2005 to undertake a feasibility study on merging. On November 7, 2005, both institutions issued a press release stating that such a merger will not be undertaken. Curtin University of Technology - Building 408, with adjacent 3. ... 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Deaths in June June 27: Shelby Foote June 27: John T. Walton June 26: Richard Whiteley June 25: John Fiedler June 25: Chet Helms June 24: Paul Winchell June 21: Jaime Cardinal Sin June 20: Jack Kilby... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Murdoch College

On the north east corner of the South Street campus, Murdoch College was established by the university and the Alexander Education Group in 2000 to cater for secondary students in a university environment and to enrich their academic, social and personal potential. It is one of few secondary schools on a university campus in Australia and students have the opportunity to experience university facilities often. It offers a full complement of Year 7-12 subjects across the 8 learning areas. Many students from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Korea enrol at Murdoch College and enhance its strong multicultural ethos. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Secondary school is a term used to describe an institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... This article is about the Korean civilization. ...

Murdoch Institute of Technology

The Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) was established by the university and the Alexander Education Group. It is a feeder college catering for students wishing to complete diploma level courses. Future plans involve building dedicated facilities on the tennis courts north of the SSHE building, which currently houses the School of Education's teaching caravans and some satellite dishes.

Student Village

Murdoch University Student Village is an on-campus residential community consisting of 98 self-contained flats. Rooms are divided between single bedrooms and twin-share rooms. It hosts over 500 resident students and student organisations which run events with free attendance for residents. The student village is located north-west of the main campus, and placement is only available to full-time Murdoch University students upon application.

Student Village at night

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Campus

Library

Murdoch campus library

The main library on the Murdoch campus is located on the south end of Bush Court. It consists of a North Wing (levels 2-4), a Link (levels 2-3) and a South Wing (levels 1-4). The only entrance is on North Wing Level 3, which is level with Bush Court, although a new entrance on Link Level 2 is being constructed as part of the Learning Common.^{[not in citation given]} Membership is open to everyone, although access to some resources is restricted.^[4]

In 2006 and 2007, the Library is undergoing major building works to remove asbestos from the roof (in an ongoing project involving other university buildings)^{[not in citation given]} and construct the new Learning Common. The Learning Common is in North Wing and Link Section levels 2 and 3 and when complete in May 2007, will provide 24 hour computer access and security services. As part of these works, there has been some rearrangement of library items/services, including the re-shelving of most items to be in DDC sequence on the South Wing.^[5][6] Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library

Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library, located at the Rockingham Campus, is a joint venture between the university, the City of Rockingham and Challenger TAFE. Members of all of these groups have free access to library membership. This article is about a local government authority. ...

Membership entitles all patrons to access to TAFE, university and public library resources at Rockingham.^[7]

Computer labs

See the Computing Facilities section.

Joglo Rahayu

The Joglo Rahayu (Peace Pavilion) is a semi-enclosed pavilion located near the Education and Humanities building. Built as a monument to ongoing association between Murdoch University and Indonesian academic institutions in Java, it acts as storage for the only Gamelan orchestra in Western Australia. Classes are also held in the pavillion to instruct students interested in playing the Javanese instruments.^{[citation needed]}

Kwinana Industries Education Partnership (KIEP)

The Kwinana Industries Education Partnership (KIEP), an ongoing project located in the main courtyard at the Rockingham Campus, is a formal agreement between members of the Kwinana Industries Council and local senior high schools. It was initiated in 1993 by major industry members of the Kwinana Industries Council and officially launched in 1995.^[8]

KIEP is sponsored by:^[8]

• Murdoch University;
• Challenger TAFE;
• Bridging the Gap;
• Coastal Area Consultative Committee;
• Kwinana Education Foundation;
• South Coast Regional Chambers of Commerce;
• South Metropolitan Youth Link (Group Training Company);
• West Australian Department of Training and Employment;
• City of Rockingham;
• Kwinana Town Council.

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Communities Linking Computer Knowledge (CLiCK)

Communities Linking Computer Knowledge (CLiCK), located at the Rockingham Campus, first started in 2005 as the Regional Students' Association Computer Recycling Program, and has since become an incorporated non-profit organisation. It "helps students, people unable to afford computers and non-profit organisations obtain computers free of charge."^[9]

Student demographics

The total student population of Murdoch University as of 2005 is 13,492.^[10]

Murdoch University also partners with other educational institutions, such as KDU College in Malaysia, to provide university degrees to off-shore students. Categories: Wikipedia cleanup | Stub ...

Murdoch has many students from Singapore, Malaysia, China, United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Kenya and Taiwan.^[11]

Student organisations

Student Guild

The Murdoch University Guild of Students is the student representative association at Murdoch University. Under the previous universal student membership legislation, all students automatically became members of the guild, although they could subsequently opt-out or opt-in of membership. In 2005, voluntary student unionism legislation was introduced by the Federal government. Students can now choose not to be members of the guild, or choose to be basic or financial members (financial members pay fees and receive additional entitlements, including discounts). Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Voluntary student unionism (VSU) is a policy under which membership of – and payment of membership fees to – university student organisations is not compulsory. ... The Commonwealth of Australia is a constitutional monarchy, a federation, and a parliamentary democracy. ...

As well as handling student representation and assistance with education and welfare issues, the Guild manages two food outlets on campus, runs the tavern, sports and recreation centre and the second hand bookshop. The guild partially finances many of the student associations on campus and run specific guild events of their own. The guild also publishes Metior, the campus magazine.

The Guild is the recognised channel of communication between the Student body and the University Administration and has representatives on a vast array of the University's committess where the interests of students are involved.

The Guild is affiliated with the National Union of Students, and its postgraduate student association (Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association (MUPSA)) is a member of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations. The National Union of Students is the peak representative body for Australian university students. ... The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, or CAPA, is the peak representative body for postgraduate students in Australia. ...

In 2007, the Guild President was Reece Harley and the Education Vice President was Eden Ridgeway.

Recently, the Student Guild opened a new Tavern and Functions Centre on Bush Court, near the Gym, to replace the old one which was on the outskirts of the main campus buildings near the Student Guild building. The Tavern was opened on 15 August 2007 by Vice Chancellor, Professor John Yovich and Guild President, Reece Harley. It cost the University A$2.8 million to build, with the guild's official aim via its building to reinvigorate "campus culture" at Murdoch University, as stated by the Guild President.^[12][13] is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Regional Students' Association (RSA)

Formed officially in 1998 as the Rockingham Student Council, the Regional Students' Association is the official Guild council representing students at the Rockingham and Peel Campuses. During 2000-2001, it officially changed its name to the Rockingham Students' Association. After the Peel Campus was opened, it changed to its current name.^[14]

Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association (MUPSA)

The Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association (MUPSA) is a subsidiary council of the Guild intdended to help postgraduates with all aspects of their candidature. "MUPSA is run by postgraduates for postgraduates."^[15]

Transport

Public transport

Murdoch campus is approximately 800 metres from Murdoch Train Station, and is linked by bus services. The CircleRoute bus service travels from the campus to Fremantle and other suburban centres. Murdoch Train Station is a Transperth train station that is currently under construction 13. ... CircleRoute is a suburban bus routes in Perth, Australia. ... “Fremantle” redirects here. ...

Rockingham campus is linked by bus servics to Rockingham Train Station, approximately 1500 metres away. Rockingham Train Station is a Transperth train station that is currently under construction on the Mandurah Line in Western Australia. ...

Other

The Murdoch and Rockingham campuses are linked by a shuttle bus operated by the university, which patrons must pay to use.

References

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External links

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