“Our desire is to establish a university which will be recognised as being of a world-wide standard. Where there is a true desire to pursue knowledge … it will not suffer itself to be confined within narrow channels and that character will ... produce the finest men and women.”
- Mr JS Bloomfield, Minister for Education, second reading speech of Monash Act, 1958
On 30 May 2008, Monash celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Monash Act and incorporation of Monash as a university. Fifty years of existence is a significant milestone for the University and it is a time to highlight our achievements, the benefits of a Monash education, the role of Monash staff in servicing the needs of the global community, and also the achievements of our alumni in prominent positions around the world.
- For a quick snapshot of Monash’s colourful history, see our interactive pictorial timeline.
- Monash leaders, teachers, students and researchers share their thoughts on where Monash will be in another half century.
- The University celebrates its past successes and looks confidently to the future - Go Boldly website.
50 years at MonashExplore the history of Monash University and its campuses using our interactive timeline.
Alumni and Friends of Monash Celebrate our past students, read about their achievements, and submit your own story about your days at Monash University .
Staff at MonashAcknowledge our current and past staff of our university and find out how they have contributed to the success of Monash .
Tell us your story Contribute to our 50th Anniversary by sharing your unique story on your recollections of your time at Monash University.
50th Anniversary news and events Find out the latest news about our anniversary and upcoming events.
Research at Monash Learn about our significant discoveries and breakthroughs and find out what our current research projects are.
Education and student life at Monash Discover a student's perspective of life at Monash and see how they have contributed to the development of our fine university.
Monash memorabilia Celebrate and remember this important milestone by purchasing official Monash University merchandise.