Project Stories

The University of Melbourne has appointed a team of architects and designers, led by Lyons Architecture, to design the $229 million New Student Precinct on the Parkville Campus.

Early and enabling works will commence at the New Student Precinct site in mid-January.

In 2017, the New Student Precinct Project continued a dynamic program of integrated teaching and learning opportunities. Students were given the chance to participate in placements with the Project Team or internships with Project consultants, and the opportunity to use the Precinct as a real-world case study for their coursework. In addition, the Project has supported two research projects.

The New Student Precinct will be a signature project for the University's soon-to-be launched Reconciliation Action Plan 3 (RAP 3).

Following the approval of the New Student Precinct business case in August, the process to appoint the architect team to design the space commenced via a Design Response process.

The year has been punctuated with major milestones, significant commitments and students continuing to contribute to all aspects of the Project. Enjoy this highlights video produced in collaboration with our student ambassadors.

Following the approval of the New Student Precinct Business Case by the University, the Project is now entering the Implement phase.

Registrations to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to lead the design of the New Student Precinct closed today.

As part of an activation program to enliven the New Student Precinct the Growroom and UniCycle were launched in late August.

Two student-led initiatives, the Growroom and Fair Food UniCycle, will be officially launched in the New Student Precinct site on Wednesday 16 August.

Through co-creation activities, students have told us they would like to see sustainability embedded into the design the New Student Precinct.

The first exhibition to be presented by Science Gallery Melbourne is going to be blood-soaked, no bones about it.

Actively collaborating with our students is an essential aspect of the Student Precinct Project, ensuring that the completed space is truly 'owned' by University of Melbourne students.

Master of Marketing and Communications student, Candace Tang, shares her recount of the Outdoor Gallery Launch in May.

The eagerly awaited launch of the Outdoor Gallery takes place this Monday and you're invited.

Student Precinct Ambassador and Master of Marketing and Communications student, Candace Tang, sat down with University of Melbourne Student Union Indigenous Representative and Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Bachelor of Fine Arts and Visual Arts student, Marley Holloway-Clarke, to discuss the upcoming Under Bunjil Covers Retrospective in the Outdoor Gallery.

A 2-minute animation has been created to demonstrate the scope and vision for the New Student Precinct.

Co-creating the New Student Precinct has provided the Project Team with the opportunity to work alongside some outstanding University of Melbourne students from across Faculties and campuses.

The Precinct was captured in glorious sunshine last week as a drone took flight over the Parkville campus.

A series of design studio briefs have been developed by the project team, for inclusion in curriculum and summer intensives in several University of Melbourne faculties.

The Student Precinct Project greatly appreciates and understands the rich history of student unionism both in Union House and dating back to the 1880s when the Melbourne Union was first established.

In the little time we've been apart, the Student Precinct Project Team has been busy preparing for a dynamic year ahead.

Welcome to the new digital home of the Student Precinct Project!