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Murdoch University - A History of Growth and Achievement

Timelines

A Chronology of Growth and Achievements
Student Enrolments 1975-2008
Guild Presidents 1977-2010

Sir Walter Murdoch

Biography
Memorial service address by the Governor-General, Sir Paul Hasluck on 9 August 1970

Photographs of Sir Walter Murdoch

Chancellors

Chancellors of Murdoch University

Vice Chancellors

Vice Chancellors of Murdoch University

Foundation Professors

The ten Foundation Professors of Murdoch University

Senate Membership

Foundation Members of Murdoch Senate
Senate Membership (1973 - current) - Honour Roll

Early History

The first ten years of Murdoch University - by Professor Geoffrey Bolton (1985). [pdf]
Physical Planning Report 1973 (Chaps. 1 and 2) - R J Ferguson and Gordon Stephenson (1973). [pdf]
Early History of the Murdoch University Veterinary School - by Professor Bill Clark and Professor John Grandage (2005). [pdf]
Report of the work of the Murdoch University Planning Board (1970 - 1973) - by Professor Sir Noel S. Bayliss, Chairman
Murdoch University Planning Board (1970 - 1973) - membership
The Naming of Murdoch University - by K.J. Townsing (Under Treasurer for Western Australia, December 1973)

Inauguration Ceremony: 17 September 1974

Inauguration Ceremony Programme
Address by His Excellency The Governor-General The Hon Sir John Kerr, KCMG, KStJ, QC
Address by Professor Noel Stanley Bayliss 
Address by Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Griew 
Message from The Hon Kim Edward Beazley, AO, to mark the inauguration of Murdoch University  
Congratulatory Message from Premier Sir Charles Court on the opening of Murdoch University, 1975

Honorary Degrees

Honorary Degree Recipients (1975 - Current)

Public Lectures

Sir Walter Murdoch Lecture Series

Murdoch University's premier public lecture was inaugurated in 1974 to mark the centenary of the birth of the University's namesake, Sir Walter Murdoch.  A respected academic, Walter Murdoch successfully bridged the gap between academe and the wider community - thereby establishing a tradition for the University which was named in his honour just days before his death in 1970.

Murdoch University annually invites a person of national or international standing to deliver the Murdoch Lecture on a topic of their choice. The only criteria are that it must be thought-provoking, topical and of significant interest. The Lecture provides a valuable forum for the Presenter to express passionately-held views, in a setting free from many of the usual constraints which surround them. This freedom has led to some memorable addresses. Previous Murdoch Lecturers have included WA Premiers the Hon John Tonkin and Dr Geoff Gallop, Justice of the High Court of Australia Mr Michael Kirby, Mr William Hutton, editor of The Observer, Historian and Chancellor of Murdoch University Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton, AO, former Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Malcolm Fraser, and Nobel Laureate and Professor of Immunology Professor Peter Doherty.

The Alcoa Lecture in Science
Counterpoint Forum
Professional Lecture Series
Keith Roby Memorial Lecture in Community Science

Mhe Keith Roby Memorial Lecture in Community Science is a lecture funded by the Keith Roby Trust, established in memory of Dr Roby.

Keith Roby was a foundation member of Murdoch University and a pioneer in the area of “Community Science”, the phrase he coined to reflect the ideal of science and technology directed towards human fulfillment, social well-being and satisfying the fundamental needs of humankind. He believed science could make a major contribution towards resolving major contemporary issues such as the dilemmas surrounding the environment; energy; resources and genetic engineering.

With a deep commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research, he initiated research and founded courses in the areas of Science, Technology and Society and Energy Studies.

Dr Roby’s work, his life and the way he lived, are an inspiration to many and the vision he illuminated continues. Every second year a distinguished speaker is invited to deliver a lecture that builds on Dr Keith Roby’s life's work.

Miscellaneous lectures 

Newspaper Articles

Murdoch University in the News 1970 - 1975

Student Achievement

University Medallists (1982-current)
Rhodes Scholars

Graduation Ceremonies - speeches

Occasional Address and Valedictory Address

Staff Honours and Awards

Senate Medals (1998 - Current)
Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Research Awards
Vice Chancellor’s Excellence in (Research) Supervision Awards
Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Awards

People @ Murdoch

Bayliss, Sir Noel Stanley- Honorary degree citation - Murdoch News article
Lethbridge, Dr Roger Charles - Vale
Parker, Dr Alan James (Jim) - Vale
Robertson, Dr Alexander Provan - Vale
Roby, Dr Keith - Vale