Janet Clarke Hall, The University of Melbourne

John Marsden, eminent Australian author who passed in December 2024, is remembered here by his friend and fellow writer, Alice Pung OAM, JCH's Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Artist in Residence. In 2018, we were privileged to have John Marsden speak at our Literature Dinner. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-19/author-alice-pung-speaks-about-how-john-marsden/104745082

Looking back at 2024, we see another student cohort who've successfully negotiated a year filled with academic, sporting and cultural achievements. It's a year where we placed fourth in sports across all the colleges. We also brought home the Intercollegiate Cultural Cup🏆, as the leading arts & cultural college on the crescent! Have a safe and peaceful holiday season and see you in 2025! 🎓🎄✨

Our annual oratory contest showcased our students' verbal skills, entertaining us with topics from Shakespeare, Mona Lisa, cancel culture, empathy, Oscar Wilde and more. Well done to speakers Keeley, Dante, Charles, Gigi, Luka, Lucas, Isobel & Anna. Congrats to winners Lucas, Dante and Charles! 👩🏻‍💼🤵‍♂️🗣🎤

👋 We can't wait to welcome visitors to the College during Open Day on Sunday 18th August!

⬇️ If you'd like to meet staff and students, take a tour of our historic building, and learn more about life at Janet Clarke Hall between 10am-4pm, then sign up by clicking the link below!

☕️🍪 We'll be serving barista-made coffee and yummy snacks, plus there are goodie bags to take home. 🛍

See you Sunday!

Janet Clarke Hall. 💯 real community. 💯 real friendship. 💯 real opportunities.

https://www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/openday2024/

Register: Open Day 2024 - Colleges University of Melbourne Register to tour our ten Residential Colleges and visit the University during Open Day on Sunday 18 August 2024. Each...

Congratulations to our women’s netball team, winner of the minor finals of the intercollegiate competition this morning ⛹🏻‍♀️ Final score: JCH 18 International House 9

Wintersong music and art show!❄️👑🎩🥤🎸🎤

Last week we launched the College's new Strategic Plan 2024-2029 with an event for alumni, donors, and friends. 🥂🎶

This Plan will guide us in both our day-to-day activities and our long-term ambitions, including our goal to become Australia's first residential college to administer a fully need-blind admissions process by 2035, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for students from low-SES backgrounds. 🎓

To find out more about the Plan and this sector-leading ambition, please click on our Insta link below!

Last week we launched the College's new Strategic Plan 2024-2029 with an event for alumni, donors, and friends. 🥂🎶 This Plan will guide us in both our day-to-day activities and our long-term ambitions, including our goal to become Australia's first residential college to administer a fully need-blind admissions process by 2035, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for students from low-SES backgrounds. 🎓 To find out more about the Plan and this sector-leading ambition, please click on the link in our bio! 👆 #janetclarkehall #unimelb #residentialcollege #needblindcollege #highereducation

Check out this recent interview with Prof Anna Goldsworthy, our Kenneth Moore Memorial Music scholar. Anna was interviewed by her publisher, Black Inc. Books, where she reflected on the confluence of music, writing, creativity and interpretation. Did you know that Anna's first book, "Piano Lessons", was written on site at JCH whilst she was resident music scholar and tutor? 🖊📖🎶

Author Spotlight on Anna Goldsworthy Anna Goldsworthy is an award-winning classical pianist and writer. As a pianist, she performs extensively throughout Australia and internationally, and is a founding member of Seraphim Trio. She’s published several books with Black Inc. – including her memoir Piano Lessons, which won Newcomer of...

Want to find out more about living in residence during your Uni studies? We will be opening our doors to prospective students and their families on Saturday 11 May 2024. Come visit! Registration is essential at the link below:

Register: Open House 2024 - Colleges University of Melbourne Register to tour our ten Residential Colleges and visit the University during Open House on Saturday 11May 2024. Each College...

Join College Fellow Helen Garner & Artist in Residence Alice Pung, who are amongst a stellar lineup of writers speaking at the Clunes Booktown Festival this weekend 23-24 March 🌞✏️📚😌

👀 2024 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT IS HERE 📚

We're thrilled to unveil the eagerly awaited program for Clunes Booktown Festival 2024!

This March 23rd and 24th, the historic and beloved Clunes transforms once again into a hub of literary discovery and cultural celebration. Offering free entry, opening the doors wide to book enthusiasts of all ages to dive into the vibrant storytelling and rich ideas Clunes Booktown is celebrated for.

This year's festival boasts an impressive array of authors and thinkers, including luminaries like Helen Garner, Tony Birch, Sofie Laguna, Alice Pung, Maxine Beneba Clarke, and Toni Jordan.

Prepare to be engaged by panel highlights such as 'Making Q***r History,' where Michael Earp, Wayne Murdoch, and Ange Bailey, guided by Dennis Altman, will explore the importance of preserving q***r narratives. 'Building a Career' presents a compelling dialogue with First Nations chef, restaurateur, and author Nornie Bero, and academic Crystal McKinnon, moderated by Tony Birch—highlighting their journeys towards empowerment and recognition.

Wander through our expansive open-air book bazaar filled with new, second-hand, and rare treasures, enjoy the all-day music, grab a bite to eat from one of the food vans, and take part in a plethora of family-friendly activities.

Circle these dates for a weekend filled with celebration, exploration, and community, set against the backdrop of Victoria's literary heartland.

See you in Clunes!

Tickets & more info: https://www.clunesbooktown.com.au/

Happy International Women's Day! 💜 We invite you to explore this timeline history of JCH, the oldest residential college for women in Australia and among the oldest in the world.

Janet Clarke Hall History - JCH History History

Nine more sleeps before our new students arrive! We’ve been working steadily to get our beautiful building and grounds ready for the big welcome! 🌿🧱💡🌷