Daniel Wilson - Zimbabwe
Murdoch Postgraduate Research Student - Doctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Graduate
“If you are not completely sure what you want to do, take advantage of Murdoch’s broad degrees and double major options and take the first year to find out what it is you enjoy doing.”
Daniel Wilson completed his undergraduate degree with honours in 2007. He is now enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Information Technology on a prestigious Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) at Murdoch University.
During Daniel’s time as an undergraduate student at Murdoch, he has accumulated an impressive list of achievements:
- 2005 and 2006 Vice Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence
- 2006 iinet Award for Best Undergraduate Information Technology project
- 2006 University Medal for Top Graduating Murdoch University Student
- 2006 Perth Education City Top International Undergraduate Achiever Award
Life at Murdoch
Daniel’s favourite things about Murdoch include the open-door academic policy, the modern curriculum, campus gym and especially the atmosphere - “The atmosphere on campus is something I really enjoy. When you sit on the grass in bush court, you don’t feel insignificant or isolated…you feel part of the university”.
Why Murdoch
The Murdoch School of Information Technology continues to be a leader in producing unique and innovative IT programs.
“The lecturers at Murdoch are extremely friendly and have an open door policy where you are always welcome to approach them for assistance and advice. Having visited other universities, I can say first hand this level of access to the academic staff is quite unique”.
“Murdoch is fantastic in that their degrees are flexible and you have the opportunity especially in the first year, to experiment a bit to ensure you find an area you are passionate about.”
“Perth was recommended by a number of friends as being a wonderful environment to live and study in, which is something that I have come to find to be very true”.
