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News 03 Nov 2025

Professor Michael Wear wins inaugural Prime Minister’s prize

When a devastating marine heatwave struck Shark Bay in 2012, it wiped out vast stretches of seagrass meadows in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.

First Nations, Sustainability

Latest news articles

The winners of Premier's Science Awards in small polaroids.

News 18 Nov 2025

Pillars of our community recognised at Premier’s Science Awards

Community and Partnerships, First Nations, ...

News 18 Nov 2025

Deep diving manta rays building 'mental maps' of the ocean

Research, Science

News 11 Nov 2025

Accreditation milestone for Murdoch Dubai is a win for students

Teaching

News 10 Nov 2025

Neuroscientist from Murdoch University wins 2025 Aspire Award

Community and Partnerships, Health, ...

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Latest blog posts

Linda Tammen sitting at a table at Boola Katitjin

Blog 19 Nov 2025

Linda's brighter future

Faces of a brighter future

Jacob Wehr Murphy at Banksia Court at Murdoch University

Blog 19 Nov 2025

Jacob's brighter future

Faces of a brighter future

Dr Alan Cottingham looking into the distance

Blog 19 Nov 2025

Alan's brighter future

Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Faces of a brighter future, ...

Blog 22 Oct 2025

Interview with Dr Brenda L Croft

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