Murdoch University was conceived in the early 1960s at a time of momentous social, economic and technological transformation, and inaugurated in 1974 during the Third Industrial Revolution, which created the framework for the information and knowledge society we know today. The era was also marked by profound social change, with the women’s rights, peace, First Nations, environmental, and gay rights movements gaining momentum.
The founders of Murdoch University envisaged a university that opened its doors to more people: working women and mothers, First Nations people, first in family students and regional people. This foundational ethos continues today through Murdoch's commitment to Sustainability; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and First Nations communities.
