Swinburne History

Black and white footage showing the new library and John Street just prior to commencement of the BA building. Please note that video has no sound. Film digitised by Dennis W. Nicholson (Audio Visual Production Manager), Swinburne Dept. of Film and Animation in April 2020.

Highlights of Swinburne civil engineering students May 1957 trip to Kiandra, Yarongobilly Caves, Eucumbene Lookout and Mount Kosciusko, New South Wales.

"A trip to Kiandra in New South Wales during the May [1957] vacation was an enjoyable experience for a number of senior students. One group, supervised by Mr. White, travelled by air to Cooma, while another, in charge of Mr. Brewer, made the journey to and from the Snowy Mountains in cars. The first three days were spent in inspecting the engineering works of the Snowy Mountains Authority. A very heavy snowfall made conditions suitable for skiing. There were sufficient skis for each member of the party, and under the expert guidance of Mr. Brewer, assisted by Mr. Waghorne, most made attempts to become proficient at this popular mountain sport. Short trips were made to the Yarongobilly Caves, to the Eucumbene Lookout and to Mount Kosciusko. The party stayed at the Kiandra Chalet and was very pleased with the service provided by the manager, Mr. Palfrey, and his staff. Both students and staff on the trip were grateful to Mr. Tylee for organization of a memorable vacation. " -- Open Door Student Magazine, 1957 (p. 13-14)
16 mm colour film digitised by Dennis W. Nicholson (Audio Visual Production Manager) from the Swinburne Department of Film and Animation in April 2020.

Colour footage showing the demolition of Tom Barfield's home at 27 John Street, Hawthorn, to eventually make way for the new Business and General Studies Building (now BA building); R. G. Parsons extension; Addition of four floors to the McPherson Engineering building.
16 mm colour film digitised by Dennis W. Nicholson (Audio Visual Production Manager) from the Swinburne Department of Film and Animation in April 2020.
Please note that video has no sound.

Swinburne Senior School sports at Glenferrie Oval, Hawthorn, 1951.

Senator The Hon Scott Ryan officially launches Swinburne University of Technology's Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC), the Factory of the Future (FoF), and the ARC Training Centre in Biodevices on 14 July 2015. Proceedings: Acknowledgement to country by Andrew Peters. Welcome from Prof. Geoff Brooks, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Future Manufacturing. Address by Mr. Graham Goldsmith, Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology. Address by Prof. Aidan Byrne, CEO, Australian Research Council. Address by the Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for International Education. Official launch by Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training. Address by Prof. Linda Kristjanson, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology.

Senator The Hon Scott Ryan officially launches Swinburne University of Technology's Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC), the Factory of the Future (FoF), and the ARC Training Centre in Biodevices on 14 July 2015. Proceedings: Acknowledgement to country by Andrew Peters. Welcome from Prof. Geoff Brooks, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Future Manufacturing. Address by Mr. Graham Goldsmith, Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology. Address by Prof. Aidan Byrne, CEO, Australian Research Council. Address by the Hon. Steve Herbert, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for International Education. Official launch by Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training. Address by Prof. Linda Kristjanson, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology.

Installation of Mr Graham Goldsmith as the fourth Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 3 December 2014. Order of proceedings: Cultural performance by Cultural performance by Western Creation. Entrance of Academic Procession. Australian national anthem sung by Professor Russell Crawford. Welcome to Country from Professor Joy Wandin Murphy AO. Welcome and Introduction from Professor Linda Kristjanson, Vice-Chancellor. Installation of the Chancellor and presentation of the Ceremonial item by His Excellency the Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria. Address from Mr Graham Goldsmith, fourth Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology. Address from Dr Leonie Walsh. Formal Close by Mr Andrew Smith, Vice-President (Engagement). Departure of Academic Procession.

Installation of Mr Graham Goldsmith as the fourth Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Arts Centre, 3 December 2014. Order of proceedings: Cultural performance by Cultural performance by Western Creation. Entrance of Academic Procession. Australian national anthem sung by Professor Russell Crawford. Welcome to Country from Professor Joy Wandin Murphy AO. Welcome and Introduction from Professor Linda Kristjanson, Vice-Chancellor. Installation of the Chancellor and presentation of the Ceremonial item by His Excellency the Hon Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria. Address from Mr Graham Goldsmith, fourth Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology. Address from Dr Leonie Walsh. Formal Close by Mr Andrew Smith, Vice-President (Engagement). Departure of Academic Procession.

In August 2014, Swinburne celebrated the end of an era of inspiration leadership led by Chancellor Bill Scales, 2005-2014.

In August 2014, Swinburne celebrated the end of an era of inspiration leadership led by Chancellor Bill Scales, 2005-2014.