Sir Walter Murdoch (1874-1970)

Murdoch University was named after Sir Walter Murdoch, a prominent Australian academic and essayist. The University is proud of its association with someone who was famous for his intelligence, wit and humanity, and it constantly strives to live up to its namesake's vision.

Sir Walter Murdoch was Foundation Professor of English (1912-1939), and Chancellor (1943-1948) of the University of Western Australia.

Further detail on Sir Walter's life and achievements is included in the University Archives.