Honouring Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC

Monash University has announced that the new student accommodation at the Clayton Campus will be named Larkins Hall, recognising the exceptional leadership and legacy of former Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC.

Professor Larkins served as Monash Vice-Chancellor and President from 2003 to 2009, a period defined by significant growth in education, research capability and global engagement. Many alumni will remember Professor Larkins, and his tenure as a period of significant growth, renewed ambition and strengthened academic reputation. His distinguished career in medicine, research and public health leadership has shaped not only Monash but also Australia’s broader health landscape. His contributions were recognised with a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.

Opening in mid-2027, Larkins Hall will provide contemporary, student-centred accommodation while standing as a lasting tribute to Professor Larkins’ enduring influence on the University.