About the Host

Murdoch University

Murdoch University (MU) is a public university based in Perth, Western Australia. Named after Sir Walter Murdoch, MU was founded in 1974 as the second university established in Western Australia. It has long been associated with environmental conservation, social justice, and inclusion, and offering pathways into higher education for students from all walks of life. Today, it welcomes more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from over 90 countries. MU's President and Vice-Chancellor, Andrew Deeks, has been President of the International Association of Universities for a four year term beginning in 2022.

IAU General Conference 2026 location: Boola Katitjin

The IAU 2026 General Conference will be held at the Boola Katijin campus. Boola Katitjin combines modern, sustainable design and digital technology to bring you the best possible student experience. The building features the first Tech-Enabled Learning (TEL) desks in the country, allowing students to connect with any device, collaborate with their group, and present and share with the class their work from anywhere in the world.

With student well-being at its heart, the building follows biophilic design principles, connecting occupants to nature, through features such as expansive views over the Beeliar wetlands and the breezeways which allow for natural ventilation. It also has two new food and beverage outlets as well as universal accessibility and inclusive design including all gender amenities and parents’ rooms.