Graduate House

15/10/2026

Last week The Graduate Union welcomed Dr Judith Buckrich for a fascinating exploration of Fitzroy North’s rich and diverse history, drawing on her book Fitzroy North: People, Place, Protest. From Wurundjeri Country and early settlement to migration, community activism and suburban transformation, Dr Buckrich brought to life the people, places and stories that shaped this vibrant Melbourne neighbourhood.

Our final Luncheon of the year will take place on Wednesday the 11th of November. Stay tuned for more details, or head to the below link to find out more.

https://buff.ly/hjGfwvw

06/10/2026

Welcome Professor Carolyn Evans!

Welcome to UniMelb, Professor Carolyn Evans 👋

Carolyn is an internationally respected legal scholar, distinguished researcher and author.

A UniMelb alum and former staff member who served as Dean of Melbourne Law School and held several senior University leadership positions, Carolyn returns to UniMelb as our 22nd Vice-Chancellor.

Read more → unimelb.me/3W6aPWU

01/10/2026

We continue our exclusive subscriber concert series with 3MBS on Thursday evening the 29th of October with internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist Coady Green. He will perform works by Franz Liszt and Linda Kouvaras (5.30pm), followed by a delicious three-course dinner at around 6.30pm.

Recital $20
Dinner can be purchased separately.

For tickets and more information about the program head to below link:
https://buff.ly/LaBWZff

17/09/2026

Join us for our next Twilight Lecture on Thursday the 22nd of October.

Eduard Hovy, executive Director of Melbourne Connect and Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at the University of Melbourne, will discuss what the Future of AI may look like, examining questions we may all have already had.

Will AI be important in the coming years?
How will AI be used by companies and individuals?
How many and which AI systems will there be?
How will I get and use AI?
Will AI be trustworthy?
Are we heading toward Artificial General Intelligence?
Is humanity doomed?

Twilight lectures are free and include a complimentary drink.

Please register via below link, send us an email or give us a call:
https://buff.ly/lMc0vOP
📞+61 3 9347 3428
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing many of you there.

16/09/2026

Join us for our October Luncheon as Dr Judith Buckrich takes us on a fascinating journey through the rich history of North Fitzroy.
Known for its historic buildings, interconnected community, and strong traditions of protest and unionism, North Fitzroy has a story as vibrant as the suburb itself.

Dr Buckrich’s latest book, Fitzroy North: People, Place, Protest, released in April 2026, begins with the local Aboriginal communities who lived here before European colonisation and traces the area’s history through the lives of early colonists, Gold Rush-era migrants, people displaced by war and conflict, and the young revolutionaries of the 1960s and 70s.

Come along for an engaging talk, get a taste of this fascinating new book, and discover the people and stories that have shaped one of Melbourne’s most vibrant suburbs.

We look forward to seeing you at our October Luncheon!

Tickets and more information:
https://buff.ly/q2Ipcpi
📞 +61 3 9347 3428
📧 [email protected]

09/09/2026

We were honoured to welcome Chris McKenzie and Cheng Lei to our September Luncheon for an inspiring discussion on the work of PEN International.

The speakers shared PEN’s history and its ongoing advocacy for writers imprisoned or silenced around the world, including the powerful symbolism of the “empty chair”, representing those unable to be present because of persecution or imprisonment.

The chair was dedicated to Australian citizen Dr Yang Hengjun, whose continued detention in China remains a serious concern.

Cheng Lei also shared her personal experience of imprisonment and the profound impact of enforced silence, while stories of writers such as Andrzej Poczobut and Ilhan Sami Comak demonstrated how letters, advocacy and international attention can offer hope.

The luncheon was a powerful reminder that freedom of expression cannot be taken for granted, and international solidarity can make a difference.

31/08/2026

We are pleased to present you with the Graduate Union Newsletter for September 2026.

You can read it at the link below, and of course, you can pick up a printed copy when you visit us next in person.

In this issue we publish the following stories:

• Member Engagement Activities
• University Square Upgrades
• Mid-Year Residents Party Report from the Graduate House Student Group

We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter.

https://buff.ly/ujb3Dmu

19/08/2026

Thank you everyone who joined us for a fascinating lecture at our August Luncheon 🌌

We were delighted to welcome Dr Andrew Prentice, who shared his Modern Laplacian Theory (MLT), an updated model of solar system formation that builds on Laplace’s 1796 nebular hypothesis.

Dr Prentice explored how MLT predicts the physical and chemical properties of planets and satellites, with results supported by findings from NASA missions.

We look forward seeing many of you for our September Luncheon. Details coming soon.

13/08/2026

Literature knows no frontiers. 📚✨

Join us for our September Monthly Luncheon with Chris McKenzie to explore PEN International’s journey from 1921 to today and PEN Melbourne’s enduring work defending writers, advancing human rights and championing freedom of expression.

Tickets at link in below:
https://buff.ly/zPvmva0
or:
📞+61 3 9347 3428
📧 [email protected]

03/08/2026

We are pleased to present you with the Graduate Union Newsletter for August 2026.

You can read it on our website at below link or pick up a printed copy when you visit us next in person.

In this issue we publish the following stories:

• Notice for the upcoming Special General Meeting
• Member Spotlight
• A Letter from the Co-Presidents of the Graduate House Student Group
• Graduate House Student Group July Report and Upcoming GHSG Events

We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter.
https://buff.ly/7cEMJKN