Students as Change Agents

Do you have an idea to create positive change at Murdoch University?

The Students as Change Agents program is an ideal opportunity to play an active role in making uni an even better experience for yourself and your peers.

You will develop and apply a range of skills in a supportive environment, while having access to a range of benefits, including a dedicated mentor and project funding.

About the program

Students as Change Agents is a co-curricular program that empowers you to propose, lead and implement a project aiming to create positive change at Murdoch. All enrolled students (including international and postgraduate students) are welcome to participate.

You’re encouraged to align your idea to one of the following themes, representing current areas of focus at Murdoch:

• Sustainability
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• First Nations
• Enhancing the student experience and wellbeing

Following the application stage, the program runs from January to November when you will work on developing and implementing your idea with support from the program and University staff.

Benefits to you

• Work alongside University staff to realise your idea, including having a dedicated mentor and access to a supportive staff network who act as program advocates.
• Develop your idea into a project plan that can be implemented at Murdoch and work towards implementing the project.
• Join a network of other students interested in making a positive impact on the educational experience at Murdoch University.
• Receive up to $1,500 of project funding to be put towards implementing your project or attending and presenting on your project at a local or national conference.
• Receive an honorarium payment (scholarship) of up to $3,000 (individuals) or $3,500 (groups), dependent on the scale of the project.
• Practically apply and develop a wide range of skills and attributes, including communication, negotiation, critical and creative thinking, time management, presentation skills, project planning and management, initiative and much more.
• Receive training and support through the program to assist you in your role as a Student Change Agent.
• Receive credit towards your degree through completing MSP201 (if eligible).

How to apply

Applications are currently closed. Please check back later in the year to see if we are accepting new applications.

Student-led Sustainability in Higher Education Forum 2024

Date: Tuesday 5^th November 2024

Time:  9AM – 5PM

Location: Building 360, Boola Katitjin, Murdoch University, 90 South Street Murdoch WA

#SustainabilityForumMU

Are you interested in how sustainable pedagogies and practices can be implemented into higher education curricula? The theme of the Forum is ‘Kicking Sustainability Goals in Higher Education’, and aims to provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions, sharing of ideas, and offers practical examples on how to enhance teaching practices and enrich students’ learning experience. Showcase your University’s sustainable initiatives including curricula, learning experiences, teaching facilities, future projects or research. Enjoy a catered networking session afterwards!

Invitation for Presenters

We are looking for presenters and student panellists to present at the Forum. Submit an application via the following links:

• Apply to be a Showcase Presenter
• Apply to be an Immersive Sustainability Bite Presenter
• Apply to be a Student Panellist

This Forum is a student-led initiative and project which is part of Murdoch University’s 2024 Students as Change Agents Program.

Key Dates

Forum Program Plan

Register to attend the Forum

Registration Costs*

*There is a small service charge for using the Humanitix payment portal.

Acknowledgements

The Students as Change Agents program would like to acknowledge SSAF for funding this program.