Our 10-year Strategic Plan builds upon our strengths, growing Murdoch into a strong, vibrant university community and positioning us to thrive in and make contributions to a modern world. The success of the plan will be measured through the impacts that our graduates, life-changing research and innovative campus developments make to communities, both within Western Australia and across our global locations.
Our purpose
Our focus is to be a creative force for current and future generations.
As a university we will be of service to our communities, and shape the world through Murdoch’s determination to apply our knowledge.
Our core goals
Students and education
Studying at Murdoch will provide every student with an outstanding education, so our graduates can become innovators ready for their future careers.
Research and education
Through our research institutes and collaborative research programs, we will provide life changing solutions to complex world challenges.
Our lenses
Three lenses serve to focus Murdoch University’s actions and priorities.
Service to society
We strive to be of service to society, and to play a key role in the economic and social wellbeing of our communities.
Collaborative partnerships
We seek to grow and leverage our partnerships to achieve our core goals for Education and Research.
Global outlook
We aim to expand our global presence and impact by being a gateway to the Asian and Indo-Pacific regions.
Our pillars
Four pillars support our strategic activities.
People and values
It's the people of Murdoch who make our strategy successful. Our commitment and core values come to life through our actions.
Financial strength
Building a strong financial platform for the future is critical for the next five years. We have a clear focus on a specific set of financial goals.
Physical & digital environment
The development of our physical and digital environments enables us to seamlessly interact with and contribute to communities.
Support services & operations
Our professional service teams support our core goals by providing business as well as high-value differentiating capabilities.
