2017
HANDBOOK
4-7 School Societies
7 - 9 Political and Current Affairs
9 - 11 11 - 17 Religious and Spiritual
Sporting and Recreation
18 - 21 22 - 26 Activism and Awareness
Arts and Entertainment
27 - 36
37 - 40
Education and Training
Ethnic and Multicultural
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Club benefits School Societies
School Societies
Murdoch Psychology Society
We share psychology related information by connecting students
with resources, professional networks and each other.
MPS is a non-profit, Guild affiliated club and works with
Murdoch Guild, the School of Psychology & Exercise Science, the
University and the WA branch of Australian Psychology Society,
and talk with the psychology student associations in other WA
universities. Mainly we look after each other :)
We would like to see more Psychology students graduate and
more graduates get real jobs in the field.
We organise social events, academic events, and participate
in career, volunteer and educational activities relevant to psych
students.
Membership is $10 for 2 semesters
President: Reece Scott
Facebook: mpsperth
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Engineering Student Society Murdoch Engineering Student Society (MESS) is the peak
engineering student body on the Murdoch campus. MESS is
ran by fellow engineering students and aims to enrich the lives
of engineering students both socially and professionally by
providing facilities and events for them to use and attend.
President: Rhys Carey
Facebook: groups/MurdochMESS
w: www.mess.asn.au
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Veterinary Student Association
The MVSA is a voluntary, non-profit organisation run by
veterinary students of all years. The aims of the “MVSA” are:
to enhance the lives of veterinary students by providing
entertainment, social functions and sourcing equipment at
cost price whilst striving to maintain a healthy staff-student
relationship within the School. We aim to provide student
support whilst promoting integration between all year levels.
Send us an email or pop down the office to say hello!
President: Ryan Oliver Clark
Facebook: murdochvetstudentsassociation
e: [email protected]
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School Societies
MABS
Molecular And Biomedical Students (MABS) is the association
for Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory
Science, Forensic Toxicology & Biology and Laboratory Medicine
students. This group is to help students get to know each other
and to provide activities for VLS students to get involved with.
With the other VLS societies, we hope to get the rest of Murdoch
interested in the life sciences.
Please direct any queries to the email below. Check out our
instagram: mabsmurdoch
Join our facebook group: facebook.com/groups/mabsmurdoch/
President: Taylah Melling
Facebook: MurdochBiomed
w: lists.murdoch.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/mabs
e: [email protected]
School Societies
Murdoch Business Society (MBS)
The Murdoch Business Society (MBS) provides a hub for students
interested in business. The society seeks to inform and connect
students to industry professionals by hosting social and
educational events throughout the semester. MBS provides a
platform to develop networks and learn about new business
opportunities. Involvement in key roles within the program help
students to develop enterprise skills such as; problem solving,
communications, creativity, financial and digital literacy and
teamwork so that students can transition more easily from
university to a career in the business industry.
President: Yannik Simkovics
Facebook: MurdochBusinessSociety
e: [email protected]
Political and Current Affairs
Murdoch University Environmental Science Association
MUEnSA is a student run and funded non-profit-organisation
based on the various disciplines of environmental study at
Murdoch University. It is recognised as the peak environmental
student body at Murdoch University. MUEnSA organises many
environmental activities and initiatives while providing for social
and networking opportunities between students, graduates, staff
and industry. We also have representatives on various committees
and community engagement boards, providing a voice both oncampus and off.
President: Thuc Nguyen
Facebook: /muensa
w: muensa.wixsite.com/muensa
e: [email protected]
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Socialist Alliance
Socialist Alliance believes we need a democratic society run by
and for working people; not the greedy, destructive capitalist
elite that now rules. We put people and the planet before profit,
the billions before the billionaires. We believe that a society
based on this principle is entirely realistic and necessary if
humanity and the planet are to survive. Our members are active
in campaigns for workers’ rights, for women’s rights, against
unconventional gas mining and for environmental protection and
justice and equality for all. We believe that the majority of people
can develop the power to create a just and environmentally
sustainable alternative to profit-driven capitalism. So join us!
President: Justine Kamprad
Facebook: MurdochSocialists
e: [email protected]
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Political and Current Affairs
Murdoch Labor
Murdoch Labor is the club for ALP supporters at Murdoch
University. If you would like to meet MPs, attend fundraising
events, discuss Labor politics, make new friends, promote the
party on campus or simply learn more about the Labor Party,
then Murdoch Labor is the club for you!
New members are always welcome!
President: Kristian Pisano
Facebook: MurdochLaborClub
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Students for Liberty
Murdoch Students for Liberty is part of the international network
of pro-liberty students. We aim to generate discussion, promote
liberty and hold events that educate and challenge perceptions.
President: Mitchell Hasleby
Facebook: MurdochSFL
e: [email protected]
Political and Current Affairs
Murdoch Liberal Club
The Murdoch University Liberal Club is the premiere body for all
conservative, libertarian and classically liberal-minded students
on our campus.
President: Dean Wicken
Facebook: murdochlibclub
e: [email protected]
Religious and Spiritual
Murdoch Be with Buddha Society
1. To promote the teaching of Sakyamuni Buddha to Murdoch
students.
2. To generate the Boddhisatva spirit in words and deeds.
3. To establish a blissful pure land.
All are welcome!
Flux
Flux is a revolutionary new system of democracy. A Flux member
of parliament votes exactly as instructed to do by users of a
smartphone app (anyone registered on the electoral roll can
download and use this app for free). Importantly people can
trade votes. Care about one political issue but not another? Trade
your vote with somebody else to get an extra vote on the issue
you care about most. This brings expertise to policy development
because voters will abstain from voting on issues about which
they are not expert, in exchange for extra votes on issues about
which they have expertise. Flux WA is now a registered WA
political party contesting national, state and local election
President:Ryan Albrey
e: [email protected]
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President: Jaycoln Liow
e: [email protected]
YA Life Society
YA (Young Adults) Life Society is a group of people who seek to
add flavour to the life of University students through the events
and activities we run in the Village and on Campus. Through our
relationship with Jesus, it has become our goal for people to feel
accepted and loved regardless of their belief system and cultural
background- You don’t have to believe what we do to be apart of
our group!
President: Christy Edmeades
e: [email protected]
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Religious and Spiritual
Murdoch Christians United
We are MURDOCH students. We are CHRISTIANS. We are UNITED
in Christ. We’re a Murdoch Guild club (not a church). We are
Christian students from churches all over Perth, meeting together
on campus during some of the gaps in our timetables, to
encourage each other, to stay strong as Christians, and to speak
to other students about Jesus. We know that getting together
with other Christians while we’re at uni is fantastic! Come and
join us! Check out our web site and please contact us by email or
in person on Festival Day or on Thursdays at our stall in front of
the Library.
President: Macauley Spackman
Facebook: groups/murdochCU/
w: www.mcu.org.au
e: [email protected]
Overseas Christian Fellowship Murdoch
We are a group of inter-denominational christians who are
overseas studying, but of course we welcome locals to join
us too :) Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a student-led,
student-run parachurch organisation that spans the different
states and universities of Australia, apart from the NT. OCF
Murdoch is just one of the many centres. We meet up weekly for
worship, bible study and prayer. But if you are interested about
Christianity and wish to find out more, we gladly welcome you to
join us in a pressure free environment :)
President: Darren Lee
Facebook: groups/181645001946812/
e: [email protected]
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Religious and Spiritual
Murdoch University Muslims Student Association
MUMSA is the peak body of Muslims in Murdoch University;
representing the interests of Muslim students and staff, and
ensuring that the right to practice faith openly is met. We aim to
promote a better and accurate understanding of Islam as a way
of life, and endeavor to maximize social interaction, unification
and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim members
of the Murdoch University.
President: Moamer Shakroum
Facebook: Murdoch University Muslim Students Association
e: [email protected]
Sport and Recreation
Murdoch Vikings Athletic
Murdoch Vikings Athletics (Track and Field) team is a diverse
group of athletes whose passion runs beyond the spirit of
winning and competing. Murdoch Vikings Athletics, the ideal of
fitness and well being. Be an athlete at Murdoch Uni (Murdoch
Sports). Train as an elite athlete to compete and represent
Murdoch at the UniGames to be held at the Gold Coast in
September including sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws, middle and
long distance
President: TJ Callas
Facebook: groups/523467704524762/
e: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
Sport and Recreation
Murdoch Community Garden
Murdoch University’s very own community garden, where
people of all experience levels come together to learn and share
knowledge on various aspects of gardening and food production.
With over 80sqm of communal garden beds, aquaponics and
more space to expand - room for everyone to plant their own
plants and small enough to have a sense of community. If there’s
something that you would like to grow but aren’t sure how to,
then come on down and learn how to keep your plants happy
and healthy, organically.
Murdoch Anime and Manga Club
The Murdoch Anime and Manga Club aims to bring anime fans
together so they can meet new people who also have the same
interest as them. Club activities include meet ups as well as other
anime and manga related activities.
Another perk of joining is that you get to have a share in any of
the produce ranging from Amaranth to Zucchini and everything
in between. So come join us on Monday and Wednesday
from 3 pm
Bangladeshi Community in Murdoch University Bangladeshi Community in Murdoch University (BC Murdoch) is
a student and Staff Association to help Bangladeshi present and
future students with all out support for education, establishment
& careers. The club regularly organizes various cultural and
sporting activities for all students of the University to show up
Bangladeshi flavor to all communities.
President: Jon Waller
Facebook: MurdochCommunityGarden
e: [email protected]
President: Anthony Damiano
Facebook: groups/229976427462484/
e: [email protected]
President: Mohammad Huda
Facebook: groups/977429825611885/
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Malaysian Association (MMA)
We aspire to create a strong & united Malaysian Community
and to integrate with the international community. Everyone in
Murdoch is welcome to join us!
President: Nur Mazliyana Osman
Facebook: MurdochMalaysianAssociation
e: [email protected]
Students for Snitching
An Athletic based club that focuses on improving the skill of
Murdoch students who aspire to become snitches. Snitches will
be trained on how to avoid seekers. Snitching is a lot of fun and
so far there is only one other snitching organisation in Australia
that I am aware of. Snitching is a relatively new sport that has
only been around since 2005. A snitch is impartial, a snitch is
determined, a snitch is strong, a snitch is fast, a snitch is creative,
a snitch is entertaining and a snitch is clever.
President: Adam Phillips
e: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
Murdoch University Badminton Club
The Murdoch University Badminton Club is a student and
alumni-run social badminton club based on campus. The club
runs weekly badminton sessions for both students and nonstudents. Players of all levels are welcome to join in regular and
fun games of the world’s fastest racket sport!
South Street Car Club
Murdoch University’s official car club. If you enjoy cars and bikes
then this is the club for you. If you have a particularly good
looking car or bike then you will have an elevated position in the
club. But if you’re a poor car-less soul, you’re still welcome to
join.
We usually play every:
Saturday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 7 pm - 9.30pm
President: Gerrie Scott
Facebook: South Street Car Club
e: [email protected]
There is a maximum capacity of 28 players each session. Costs,
in general, are as follows:$5 members & $8 non-members
(please make payment at the start of the sessions) Membership
is $25/semester.
President: Dominic Leow
Facebook: groups/342258320002/
w: murdochbadminton.weebly.com
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Cheerleaders
Murdoch University Cheerleaders is a group of mixed students
who compete at local and interstate events against other
Universities. Murdoch University Cheerleaders encourage
friendships through team building and provide the basic
skills needed for Cheerleading. Beginners and experienced
athletes are invited to contact Brianna for more information.
Unfortunately we cannot accept new members in semester 2.
President: Brianna Nguyen
Facebook: MurdochUniCheerleaders
e: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
Murdoch Water Polo
Murdoch Water Polo is in its second year and will be attending
Uni Games 2017 at the Gold Coast. We welcome all players, new
to the sport and experienced to come and give it a go.
Please get in contact with us if you would like to find out more.
President: Alexander Pirone
Facebook: MurdochWaterPolo
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Kendo Club
Kendo literally means “The Way of the Sword”. Kendo is one of
Japan’s oldest martial arts, and one closely associated with the
samurai. Murdoch University Kendo Club (MUKC) was founded
by Chris Graham in March 1997. The club is actively involved in
state and national competitions, such as the Australian Kendo
Championships and Australian University Games. We are
affiliated with West Australian Kendo Renmei and Australian
Kendo Renmei, as well as Murdoch University Sports/Murdoch
Guild. Our club motto is “to know and to act, one and the same”
President: Mitch Askew
Facebook: groups/MurdochKendo/
w: www.murdochkendo.com/
e: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
Murdoch Gaming Society Murdoch Gaming Society (formerly Murdoch Games and
Geekery) is Murdoch’s biggest (and only) student run club
dedicated to gaming in all its forms. Come to our bi-monthly
games days and meet up for fun over a wide variety of board
games (except Monopoly) as well as a wide variety of events
throughout the year, including MtG drafts, tabletop RPG
oneshots, and video game tournaments.
Murdoch Tennis Club
Fancy playing a friendly game of tennis, or maybe brushing up
on your competitive skills? Contact us at Murdoch Tennis and we
will be glad to have you!
President: Jarrod Attwell
Facebook: Groups/MurdochGS
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Mandrakes
We are Murdoch’s quidditch team! Yes, quidditch, like from Harry
Potter. Yes we use brooms, no we don’t fly. Adapted for muggles,
quidditch is an awesome way to meet new people, try a new
sport, and keep up your fitness! Training is Wednesday evenings
behind the Murdoch Guild Tav and next to the tennis courts. It’s
a social sport so you can still participate and have fun without
being able to make every training or game, and you can join
anytime throughout the year!
Murdoch University Divers Club
MUD is a non-profit club catering to students, staff and
associates of Murdoch University. Members can loan gear at an
affordable rate and join a variety of dive trips we have planned
throughout the year.
President: Miriam Bell
Facebook: /groups/murdochdivers/
w: www.mud.org.au
e: [email protected]
SOMMA- Murdoch Martial Arts Society A forum created for different martial arts backgrounds to train,
mingle and share their experiences. Beginners are welcome,
there are no fees involved. Session Activities include conditioning,
drills, breathing exercises, practice of techniques/forms, and
sparring.
President: Jakov Ikac
Facebook: /groups/166731640071412
e: [email protected]
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Sport and Recreation
President: Theodore Teow
e: [email protected]
President: Baptiste Riches
Facebook: murdochquidditch
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Lawn Bowls
A club for lawn bowls players and supporters.
President: Cory Wilson
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Strength and Powerlifting Society
Learn and Compete the 3 lifts of powerlifting - Squat, Bench and
Deadlift. Powerlifting Coaching available, 1 on 1 sessions and
written programs to increase your strength.
President: Remy Finlayson
e: [email protected]
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Activism & Awareness
Activism & Awareness
Murdoch University Sustainability Team
The Murdoch University Sustainability Team (MUST) is the
Murdoch Student Guild Sustainability Department. MUST operates
as a support network for existing sustainability, social justice and
environmentally focused university groups. MUST facilitates and
encourages student engagement with sustainability principles
and increasing participation and implementation of sustainability
practices at Murdoch University. This involves educating
and increasing awareness of the university as a whole on
sustainability concepts such as energy, transport, food, resource
use, waste etc. We encourage people from all disciplines to get
involved!
President: Shenae Hunter
Facebook: MurdochMust
e: [email protected]
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
The Murdoch University branch of the Australian Youth Climate
Coalition (AYCC). We’re building a movement of youth across the
country to solve the climate crisis before it’s too late.
President: Elizabeth Wilkerson
Facebook: murdochaycc
w: www.aycc.org.au
e: [email protected]
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Porcine Interest Group
The Porcine Interest Group is a Murdoch veterinary student run
organization that aims to educate students about the issues
facing the porcine industry as well as provide an opportunity for
students to learn all about handling, husbandry, behaviour and
the anatomy of a pig! In 2017, we have many events planned and
we are very excited for them to take place! From talks that may
benefit you academically, the usual pig farm checks/perth royal
show volunteering to possibly an abattoir visit - we are in the midst
of planning them all! So don’t hesitate, join us in our oink-tastic
adventures this year! :)
President: Vanessa Shi Xian Lian
Facebook: /porcineinterestgroup
e: [email protected]
Fossil Free Murdoch
Building a powerful campus movement for climate justice,
coordinated with fossil free campaigns at institutions across the
world to keep fossil fuels in the ground. If it is wrong to wreck the
climate, then it is wrong to profit from that wreckage. We believe
that universities should be leading the way towards ethical and
sustainable partnerships that serve the public good. This involves
cutting their ties to the fossil fuel industry through grassroots
organising and generating action back on uni campus.
President: Aleesha Hanczakowski
Facebook: FFMurdoch
e: [email protected]
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Activism & Awareness
Activism & Awareness
Feline Interest Group
We are a Student Interest Group at Murdoch University Vet
School. We love cats big and small. We organise events and
speakers to come talk about how wonderful cats are, feline
oddities, and other feline related topics. We also put together fun
and relaxing events throughout the year and help raise funds for
animal shelters and welfare groups. We hope you can join us in
2017 for our growing special interest group!
President: Nicole Rutledge
Facebook: /MurdochFIG
e: [email protected]
Oaktree
Oaktree is young people leading a movement to end poverty.
We believe that change starts with a simple belief - that extreme
poverty is unacceptable and that we can end it within our
lifetime. We take action in three ways - raising awareness,
influencing policy change and funding local organisations that
tackle poverty in Cambodia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea.
The Murdoch Oaktree club will campaign, educate, and bring
together people that share a passion for ending poverty.
President: Taylah Bell
e: [email protected]
VGen VGen (Vision Generation) is the Youth Division of World Vision for
15-25yr olds campaigning against Child Labour and for a better
future for children.
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President: Kayleigh McKeith
Facebook: groups/1303351523015105
e: [email protected]
Amnesty Murdoch University
Amnesty Murdoch University is a local action group of Amnesty
International, a human rights organisation. We are part of a global
movement of volunteers who work together to defend individuals
and communities who are suffering human rights abuses. We are
seeking volunteers who are able to come together on a fortnightly
basis to:
• engage in key campaigns which raise awareness about human
rights issues.
• organise, raise awareness, and/or participate in events and
stalls.
• increase the publicity, presence and membership of Amnesty
at Murdoch. If you would like to live in a world where our most
basic human rights are enjoyed by all, be part of the change.
Join the movement now!
President: Tanielle Martin
Facebook: amnestymurdochuni
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Friends of Israel
Murdoch University Friends of Israel is a rapidly growing Pro-Israel
international campus movement that supports the State of Israel.
Our mission is to be a clear and confident Pro-Israel voice on
college campuses, and to support students in grassroots Pro-Israel
advocacy. We are committed to promoting a better understanding
of Israel throughout Australia as a member of the family of nations,
with a fundamental right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state,
within secure borders. We want to provide students on college
campuses and universities with the opportunity to support the
position of Israel in the Middle East, and to reassure students who
opposed the demonization of the state of Israel.
President: Louis Williams
e: [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
Murdoch Sound Club
Our aim is to provide a platform that encourages student
engagement between fellow producers, musicians, vocalists and
musically minded individuals. Members have the opportunity to
build on and explore their own creative expression, by learning
from one another and supporting each other as a collective.
Digital music production will be the club’s primary focus, however
we are keen to engage and collaborate with every possible
aspect of sound related media that Murdoch University has to
offer!
President: Ben Da Cruz
Facebook: groups/murdochsoundclub
e: [email protected]
Radio Murdoch
Do you have an interest in radio or podcasting? Well here at
Radio Murdoch we give you the opportunity to use your passion
and skills to create original and exciting content. You’ll learn
hands-on skills of the industry that you can take on and use
in the future to continue with your passion for radio. Join our
friendly team and start creating today!
Murdoch Theatre Company
For the last 6 years Murdoch Theatre Company has provided
Murdoch students (as well as alumni and non-Murdoch
members) with a wide range of theatre opportunities. Our goal is
to continue to be a beacon for thespians around Perth - whether
they study theatre, or are simply passionate about it!
At Murdoch Theatre Company we are enthusiastic and inclusive,
as we encourage everyone to get involved in various theatre
events, activities and shows. Our aim is to invite as many people
as we can into our strong theatre community, where together,
we can bring glorious stories to life onto the stage!
President: Tijana Simich
Facebook: MurdochTheatreCompany
e: [email protected]
DnD
Dungeons and Dragons and everything related. Story telling,
miniature creation, even 3D printing. Imagine if DnD was a major,
and the story you and your group told was the journey. A club
where beginners and experts can share their experiences and
enjoy a night with friends. Regular weekly meet ups normally in
the evenings.
President: Luke Juggins
e: [email protected]
President: Ashleigh Baker
Facebook: radiomurdoch
w: www.radiomurdoch.com
e: [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment
Murdoch Metal Mass
Murdoch Metal Mass music club is Murdoch University’s first ever
social club dedicated to heavy metal music!
Whether you are into thrash, black, death, prog, metalcore,
technical, grindcore, or the old stuff, there’s a place for you here!
Our main objectives are: to have a friendly club for students to
talk about and share music, to encourage members to play or to
start playing an instrument, for musicians in the club to network,
to go to live gigs and promote the Perth metal scene.
President: Harry Kokkoris
Facebook: /groups/MurdochMetalMass
e: [email protected]
Scarlett Bell Burlesque
On campus Burlesque club offering Burlesque classes at cheap
student prices.
President: Louise Collins
Facebook: ScarletBellBurlesque
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Sketch Club
Join a group of relaxed artists for weekly afternoon meetups to
practice digital painting and sketching. You are guaranteed to
learn new art tricks and will get to experience and practice using
Cintiq tablets and other drawing software.
President: Imogen Kaal
Facebook: murdochsketchclub
e: [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment
Murdoch Arts Collective
A community for university students studying at Murdoch,
especially those in an arts degree. Collaborate on projects
together and in smaller teams. Celebrate the multitude of
cultural & artistic products and endeavors in Western Australia
(Perth, WA). This club aims to link students in various art and
humanity disciplines together. Besides general meetings, there
will also be opportunities to meet each other in a social context,
talk and also discuss about things such as culture, current events
and issues.
President: Ariana Rosenberg
Facebook: groups/murdochartscollective
w: murdochartscollect.wixsite.com/artscollective
e: [email protected]
Hand in Hand Theatre
A theatre Company created by Justin Crossley & Claire Mosel
to give opportunity to theatre students in performances through
out the year. This company will do 3-4 plays a year to ensure
that students get the experience that they require to work in the
industry.
President: Claire Mosel
Facebook: handinhandtheatreco
e: [email protected]
(Co-Op) Interactive Media Development Club Interactive Media Development Club is a place for game makers
and artists to come together and collaborate and make video
games!
President: Bevan Hewett
Facebook: groups/142336349433412
e: [email protected]
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Arts & Entertainment
Murdoch Film Students A networking group for students interested in film production,
future script writers, actors, directors, producers, make up artists
techies etc. studying at Murdoch university from all years levels
to meet and share ideas. By joining this group you automatically
become a member free o’ charge. We also act as a PA system
to inform students of industry opportunities/work options they
might be interested in.
President: Conrad Maclean
Facebook: groups/1524043461163669
e: [email protected]
Education and Training
Singapore Law Society of Murdoch
The objectives of SLSM are to:
a) To bridge Law students in Murdoch University and the legal
sector in Singapore, voicing essential needs and keeping abreast
of the law reforms/issues in the country, and
b) To ease the transition of law graduates in Murdoch University
who are interested to return to Singapore to work.
President: Sasirekha Tasari Ramasamy
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Indonesian Student Association
MUISA is a student association where most members are
Indonesian currently studying at Murdoch University. We come
from different background of education, consisting of students
taking undergraduate program, Masters program, and PhD.
Our members are not only Indonesian, but students from other
countries such as Mexico, Japan, Bangladesh, They enjoy
involving in one of our programs, a cultural program. They
actively involve in many performance by playing “Angklung”, one
Indonesian traditional music instrument made of bamboo. We
also often work together with Murdoch University School of Arts
in promoting Indonesian program..
President: Gilang Ahmad Fauzi
Facebook: MUISAmurdoch
w: muisamurdoch.wordpress.com
e: [email protected]
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Physics Club
The Physics Club is a place for physics student to engage in
physics and science related material to further grow and develop
their understanding of the world through a scientific approach.
This club is about guiding like minded students through the
help of other students and lecturers in hopes to build industry
connections and engage with professionals while building
friendships in the process. If you’re interested in how things work
and openly discussing and sharing ideas the Physics Club is the
place for you.
President: Warwick Smith
e: [email protected]
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Education & Training
Education & Training
Adjusting Ninjas
Adjusting Ninjas is a collaborative community dedicated to
evolving the art of chiropractic. The purpose of Adjusting Ninjas
is to provide a comprehensive training program that is effective,
efficient, and sustainable for chiropractors and chiropractic
students as they develop mentally, physically, and spiritually in the
art of chiropractic.
Hack The Planet
“Hack the Planet” provides a forum for technically minded
individuals, to share ideas, collaborate on projects, compete in
challenges and foster peer learning and knowledge sharing.
Hackers with diverse expertise are welcome, whether it be
computer programming, networking, electronics or physical
hacking also known as ‘modding’.
President: Rebekah Munckton-Riches
Facebook: KairosTrainingCulture
w: adjustingninjas.com
e: [email protected]
President: Jack Carruthers
Facebook: groups/1477666595807165
w: www.hacktheplanet.club
e: [email protected]
Ovine Interest Group The Ovine Interest Group aims to educate and expose Veterinary
and Animal Science students to the sheep and goat industry,
including medicine, handling and husbandry. This is done
through workshops and talks run in collaboration with industry
partners to help improve ovine skills.
School of Education Collaborative Society
Social club for Education students.
President: Matthew Byng
Facebook: groups/secs.murdoch
e: [email protected]
President: Emily Stone
e: [email protected]
Learning Commoners
We are a group of students dedicated to making the learning
common just a bit better for everyone. If you’d like to help out,
head down to our secret headquarters (in the library, by the
microwaves) or shoot us an email.
Canine Interest Group
A student interest group providing students in the School of
Veterinary and Life Sciences with extra learning opportunities in
canine medicine, behaviour and other veterinary related areas.
President: Chloe Tan
Facebook: groups/997337476960649
e: [email protected]
President: Michelle Leith
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Environmental Restoration Group
The Murdoch Environmental Restoration Group (MERG) is a group
made up of Murdoch staff and students as well as members
of the wider community who are dedicated to the preservation,
restoration, maintenance, and monitoring of the bushland
and parts of the Beeliar Regional Park in and around Murdoch
University. We carry out activities such as weeding, native tree
planting, and monitoring of cockatoo nest-tubes and bat boxes.
We do these activities in the hope that we can help to ensure the
bushland retains its ecosystem functions. If you love nature, want
to give back to the environment and the community, or just want
to get out and get your hands dirty, then this is the group for you.
President: Rushan Abdul-Rahman
Facebook: MurdochERG
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association (MUPSA) is
led by postgrads, for postgrads, so we understand your needs,
rights and professional and academic goals.
MUPSA is a representative body for all postgrads within The
Murdoch University Guild of Students. We’re here to help
postgrads with all aspects of study and candidature, including
the opportunities and challenges of research or coursework, or
simply with connecting you with other postgrads through our
social events. We provide bursaries, hold academic, professional
and social events such as employability workshops and other
events with focus on research.
President: Alexander Drane
Facebook: MUPSA
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Association of Veterinary Surgery
Murdoch Association of Veterinary Surgery is a specialized SIG
that aims to bridge the gap between theoretical and clinical
years of the veterinary degree by promoting an understanding
of surgical-based concepts, skills and techniques tailored to
Murdoch Veterinary Students. MAVS encourages veterinary
students of all stages to keep up with current surgical techniques
and procedures.
President: Min Lee
Facebook: MAVSurgery
e: [email protected]
Equine Interest Group
The aim of the Equine Interest Group (EIG) is to provide veterinary
science students, as well as other students from agricultural
related degrees, both theoretical and practical knowledge
regarding equine husbandry and medicine. We will also provide
ongoing opportunities for networking and collaboration with
industry professionals from a wide range of disciplines. This year
we will strive to cover a broad range of topics including dentistry,
reproduction, nutrition, equine science, industry focussed events,
and our renowned Rural Practice Weekend in partnership with the
Bovine Interest Group (BIG).
President: Maria Pots
e: [email protected]
The MUSCLE Society Providing a platform for staff and students within the school of
Sport and Exercise Science to network and for students from within
the university to connect through our social events.
President: Melanie Hall
Facebook: themusclesociety
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Mets
The AusIMM Murdoch Student Chapter ‘Murdoch Mets’ is a
club that brings together students undertaking both chemical
& metallurgical engineering and mineral science at Murdoch
University. We give guidance, stress relief and networking
opportunities for the students throughout their studies, as well as
provide vital information about the industry students are about to
enter.
President: Daniel Dass
e: [email protected]
BIZCOMS Murdoch
The Business and Commerce Student Society or BIZCOMS
Murdoch is a student run organisation with the mandate to
provide Social, Educational, Career and Welfare related events
and services for our members.
President: Joshua Slattery
Facebook: Bizcoms
w: www.bizcoms.biz
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Student Law Society
Murdoch Student Law Society is the association for Murdoch
University School of Law students interested in being involved
with campus life. At MSLS we represent Criminology, Legal
Studies, LLB, and Business Law Students, however, all Murdoch
students are welcome to join. We at MSLS aim to facilitate the
balance between studying, socialising, and connecting you to
your future. If you are interested in joining MSLS, membership
is $10. Please come down and visit us in the KWM Law Cafe,
opposite Freehills Lecture Theatre, and we can give you all the
information you need about being a member and the benefits
you will get! Our secretary can answer any of your questions at
[email protected].
President: Andrew Shakleton
Facebook: MSLSofficial
w: www.msls.asn.au
e: [email protected]
MoveIt
MoveIt! is Murdoch’s Chiropractic Student Association. We aim
to provide social and educational opportunities to chiropractic
students throughout 2017.
Murdoch University Wildlife Association
MUWA is a club belonging to the MVSA Special Interest Groups
for veterinary students looking to participate in learning activities
related to wildlife medicine, health and conservation. A number
of events including seminars, workshops and field trips will
take place during the year. Members will get to gain animal
and wildlife knowledge, plus exclusive information about other
wildlife experiences that can be arranged abroad!Become a
member and follow our Facebook group.
President: Treyton Coxon
Facebook: MoveIt-196071033744762
e: [email protected]
President: Ana Santiago
Facebook: groups/1003842509700121
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Animal Science Student Association (MASSA)
MASSA aims to foster enthusiasm and passion in agricultural
students at Murdoch by connecting them to some of the biggest
leaders in the industry as well as to lecturers and other students.
Opportunities previous members have received through MASSA
events include jobs and practical experience with some of Western
Australias best producers. Key events on the MASSA calendar
include the annual MASSA Pub Crawl, industry presentations and
industry field days.
President: Naomi Leahy
Facebook: murdochmassa
e: [email protected]
Australia-China Youth Association (Murdoch)
What is ACYA? The Australia China Youth Association (ACYA)
is the only apolitical NFP run for members, by members that
works to actively foster a transnational community of young
Australians and Chinese interested in further understanding each
other’s countries. Focusing chiefly on secondary school students,
university students, and early career professionals, ACYA’s
objectives are to facilitate and develop lasting bilateral friendships,
partnerships and opportunities across a variety of social sectors,
including but not limited to: business, academia, government,
sport and the arts.
President: Xing Quan (Burt) Soo
Facebook: ACYAMurdoch
w: www.acya.org.au
e: [email protected]
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WAVMA, Murdoch Student Chapter
The student chapter of WAVMA at Murdoch University was formed
in 2014. We strive to provide opportunities for students to learn
more about the wonderful world of aquatic veterinary medicine.
WAVMA was founded in 2006 as a non-for-profit professional
association to serve the rapidly expanding discipline of aquatic
vet medicine throughout the world. Their mission is to enhance
aquatic animal health and welfare, public health and seafood
safety, and to support aquatic veterinarians, animal owners and
industries.
President: Gui Li Cheryl Tan
Facebook: groups/wavmamurdoch
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Forensic Society
Murdoch Forensic Society is a society for Forensic Students to
strengthen the Forensic community at Murdoch.
President: Phillip Day
Facebook: groups/1686598148296442
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Nursing Society
Murdoch Nursing Society aims to be a community for all nursing
students to come together for social events, academic events
and support.
President: Mia Wise
Facebook: MurdochNursingSociety
e: [email protected]
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Ethnic & Multicultural
Murdoch Chess Club
This is a club that will meet together weekly to play chess and do
chess related activities.
President: Adam Phillips
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Persian Club
This community is to share the traditions and culture of Persian
speaking people, meanwhile it welcomes all the interested
people to join the club.
Bovine Interest Group (BIG) BIG is a student run special interest group at Murdoch University
Veterinary School. Our goal is to provide extracurricular workshops
and speakers that extend the knowledge and practical skills of
Veterinary and Animal Science students prior to graduation. We are
a relaxed bunch who likes to have fun and all love cattle and the
many opportunities there are to work with them.
President: Ehsan Mohammadpour
Facebook: /MurdochPersianCommunity
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Japanese Society
The Murdoch Japanese Society is a place for all students
interested in Japan. We welcome all people who are eager to
join the club and who want to spend time with people like them
who share a similar interest in Japan. We invite you to learn and
explore the culture and language of this wonderful country with
us.
President: Stacey Russell
Facebook: groups/murdoch.big/
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Robotics Club
Murdoch University Robotics Club is interested in all forms of
automation and computers, although the main participants are
Engineering and Computer Science students we welcome any
Murdoch students who have enthusiasm for electronics and
understands a wide scope of meme references.
President: Liam Vincenti
Facebook: groups/1039615889417565
e: [email protected]
President: Brice Gower
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Chinese Students and Scholars Association Murdoch Chinese Students and Scholars Association (WA) is
a non-profit organization which aims to gather and unite all
students who are interested in any Chinese related things.
MCSSA welcomes any and all students to join. Our objective
is to facilitate and develop friendships with all the students in
Murdoch especially the non- Chinese students. We would like to
promote the Chinese tradition and culture through celebrating
traditional festival such as the Mid-Autumn festival and Dragon
Boat festival. Bonding over food and learning more about the
Chinese culture is what this club strives for. Let’s have fun and
enjoy the food.
President: Zheng Zeng
Facebook: CSSAWesternAustralia
e: [email protected]
DESI Student Society
If you’re at University, Tafe, College or just haven’t decided yet
and are looking to meet students from a similar background
then DESI is the club for you! We are a social club catering to the
subcontinental youth of Western Australia. We host a variety of
events including clubbing events, movie nights, quiz nights, and
this year we have our Ball, which is our biggest event of the year.
At these events people get a chance to wear their traditional
attire and dance the night away! Our events are a great way to
meet new people and make some new friends for life! DESI also
caters for the sporty and talented - organizing sporting events
such as cricket and futsal tournaments.
President: Rhea Raja
Facebook: /DESISociety
w: desiwa.org
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Association for Chinese HDRS, Academics and
Professionals (MACHAP)
MACHAP is a dynamic and harmonious organisation that
works for the interests of Chinese research students, academics
and professionals at Murdoch. It enhances confidence,
communication, positive experiences and the wellness of the
community. We are currently running academic events, sport
activities and festival celebrations each year. Come and join us
as a family!
President: Yibo yang
e: [email protected]
The Singapore Link The Singapore Link (TSL) is a Singapore Student Association at
Murdoch University in Perth, Australia - providing friendship and
mutual support- making university life at Murdoch easier. We are
not a Singaporeans only club as we aim to spread awareness of
Singapore’s multicultural identity and culture to all nationalities.
President: Marcus Tan
Facebook: TheSingaporeLink
e: [email protected]
Sri Lankan Australian Youth Association
We’re a WA based club that throws awesome events and mixers
to raise money for charities across both Australia and Sri Lanka.
We strive to bring everyone together!
President: Supun Sirisenaarachchi
Facebook: slaya.wa
e: [email protected]
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How do I apply for a grant?
Step One: Jump online to www.MurdochGuild.com.au and click
Vietnamese Student Association at Murdoch (VISAM)
Vietnamese Student Association at Murdoch (VISAM) is
a multicultural group for students learning, sharing, and
participating in social, cultural and academic activities in
Murdoch. VISAM participates to enrich Vietnamese culture,
promotes the strengthening of the relationships, and support a
network for students at all levels of Vietnamese studies.
on the “Clubs” tab. Then select “Club Grants” from the menu, and
read through all the information provided.
Step Two: Download the “Grant Application Form”.
Step Three: Complete this document as accurately as possible.
The more information you provide on your application form,
the greater your chances of approval. You will need to do your
homework on costing and quotes as we will only give you the
money that you ask for eg: If you write Club banner $150 and when
you apply for your reimbursement you write $300, the Murdoch
Guild will only reimburse you up to the initial $150 you applied for.
If you choose to purchase stationery instead of the banner, DO
NOT assume the Murdoch Guild will reimburse you. The item you
stipulated on your application is the item you are to purchase unless
you get prior permission from the Murdoch Guild.
President: Quang Duy Nguyen
Facebook: groups/113722408813216
e: [email protected]
Murdoch International Student Association (MISA)
MISA exists to act as the voice of all international students at
Murdoch. The Committee Members work tirelessly to ensure
that your interests are adequately represented at the university.
This can include ensuring that you are setting and adjusting well
in Perth but also in liaising with parties on and off campus to
endure that the quality of education you receive and pay good
money for is of a high standard. We also support the numerous
international clubs on campus and we can help put you in touch
with them. It is of course not just work MISA also gets involved in
a number of fun campus activities throughout the year to make
your life here just a little bit more exciting .
Step Four: Submit your application online by clicking the “Online
Submission Gateway”. You will need to attach your completed
“Grant Application Form” from Step Four.
Step Five: Sit back and enjoy a cup of tea. Your grant application
will be processed shortly by a select committee. The Student
Engagement Officer will be in touch and inform you of your outcome.
You can expect to hear from the Murdoch Guild within two weeks!
President: Rukomborero Mashumba
Facebook: MISAMurdoch
e: [email protected]
What can I use my grant for?
• Promotional materials.
• Hall hire for events.
• Food for club meetings eg: AGM.
• Tools and equipment directly related to your Club.
• Something else? Just come and chat with us at Murdoch Guild.
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What benefits does my club get from Murdoch Guild?
Room Hire
Free stall at MarketDaze and other Guild events!
Book rooms for free on campus. Know the purposed date,
time and number of people attending, contact the Student
Engagement Officer, then we can take it from there!
Grab a free stall to promote your club at events such as
MarketDaze every Thursday, Clubs and Societies Day, Stamp Out
Stress Day and Festival Day!
Club lockers
Lockers are available at no cost to clubs - see the Student
Engagement Officer.
Cheap printing and photocopying!
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50 free black and white copies a semester
A4/A3 black and white 5¢
A4 colour 8¢
A3 colour 12¢
Please note that all printable files must be a jpeg or pdf.
Three working days’ notice is required.
Posters
Funding
Apply for club grants up to the value of $1000. More information
on the web site.
BBQ Fundraising Opportunities
Convenient Fundraising BBQ packs available.
Borrow Eskies from the Murdoch Guild and sell soft drinks to
make more money!
General help and advice
Come chat to me.....
Sarah Tjing
Student Engagement Officer
[email protected]
Now that your posters are printed; take them to the Murdoch
Guild reception and get them stamped. We will put them up in
the club notice boards located around Bush Court.
Fundraising
Raise funds for your clubs activites by running the Murdoch
Guild BBQ on MarketDaze between 9.30am - 2.30pm. For more
information visit > murdochguild.com.au/clubs/fundraisingbbqs/
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Hire projectors and portable PAs
Talk to the Student Engagement Officer and you can borrow the
equipment from us for free!
For more info:
www.murdochguild.com.au
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