Perth Arena plays host to Murdoch’s best and brightest

A night of music and magic in The Reveley Room at Perth Arena was the festive backdrop to the 2018 Staff Awards, which recognised the academic achievements and years of service from some of the Murdoch’s best-known personalities.

Magician Robbie T entertained around 150 staff members and their families who gathered for dinner to celebrate, with Deputy Vice Chancellor – International – Professor Lyn Karstadt acting as the MC.

The awards included a three-course dinner and a show for the first time the University’s history.

Vice Chancellor Eeva Leinonen said the awards were an opportunity to pause and recognise the wonderful teaching, research and professional staff who continued to grow the unique and diverse Murdoch community.

“Our potential as a University continues to lie with the talent and energy of our people,” Professor Leinonen said. “We’re passionate about enriching the University experience for staff, students, and local and international communities.”

Among the award recipients were 12 long-serving staff members – including five who have been at Murdoch for 40 years or more.

Academic excellence in learning and teaching, research and innovation and the recognition of professional service awards were also presented, along with the prestigious Senate Medals for outstanding service to the University.