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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.

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      First Nations, Sustainability

      Michael Wear at sunset at Shark Bay

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      Murdoch University Professor Jatin Kala
      News 03 Dec 2025

      Associate Professor Jatin Kala appointed to co-lead the IPCC’s upcoming climate report

      Research, Science

      Man in check shirt and cap standing in a park looks towards camera
      Opinion 03 Dec 2025

      International Day of People with Disability: A local voice for national change

      Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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      News 28 Nov 2025

      Six alumni honoured for their outstanding contributions

      Alumni

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      News 24 Nov 2025

      Human hair could hold the key to solving cold cases

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      Blog 30 Sep 2025

      How to choose your TISC preferences

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      Blog 17 Dec 2024

      Uni lingo explained: common university terminology and what it means

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      Blog 16 Dec 2024

      Clubs and societies at Murdoch University

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      Blog 19 Nov 2024

      5 ways to prepare for uni next year

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