Monash University, Clayton campus facts for kids
Monash University, Clayton campus is the main campus of Monash University. It is located in Clayton, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria.
This campus is very large, covering over 1.1 square kilometers. It is the biggest Monash University campus in both size and the number of students. In 2017, more than 41,000 students studied here. The campus is so big it even has its own postcode (3800)!
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Where is the Campus Located?
The Clayton campus is in the south-east part of Melbourne. This area is known for having many high-tech companies.
You can get to the campus by bus. There's even a special shuttle bus, the 601, just for Monash students and staff. It travels between the campus and the nearby Huntingdale railway station. The university also has buses that go between its different campuses.
In 2018, a new tram line was planned to connect the Caulfield campus to the Clayton campus. This would make it even easier for students to travel between them.
Right next to the campus, you'll find the Australian Synchrotron. Also nearby are the CSIRO, which is a big science research group. Other science and technology companies like Bosch and Bayer are also close by. The John Monash Science School, a special high school for science and maths, is also on campus.
Cool Things to Do and See
Amazing Research Facilities
The Clayton Campus has many advanced research facilities. The Australian Synchrotron, right next to the campus, is one of the most amazing. It opened in 2007. It uses special light to look at things at a tiny, molecular level. Imagine seeing how tiny particles work!
The campus is also home to the Monash University Accident Research Centre. This center has a special driving simulator. It can recreate car accidents to help researchers understand them better.
You can also find some of the world's largest facilities for stem cell research here. These include the Australian Stem Cell Centre. They study how cells can repair and replace damaged tissues.
The Monash Antibody Technology Facility is also on campus. It's the biggest place in the Southern Hemisphere for making special antibodies. There's even the largest wind tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere here! Many of these cool facilities are in a special area called STRIP.
Sports and Fun
The Clayton Campus has the best sports facilities of all Monash campuses. Students and staff use them for many sports clubs and for fun.
You can find five fields for football and cricket. There are also 12 tennis courts and eight squash courts. The campus has a hockey field, an American football field, and a baseball field. Inside, there are 21 courts for badminton and table tennis. There's also a martial arts hall, a fencing area, and a boxing studio. Plus, there's a huge gym and two swimming pools!
Culture and Arts
The Clayton Campus hosts many cultural events all year. These include plays, musicals, concerts, and art shows.
The Robert Blackwood Hall can hold 1600 people for big events. The Alexander Theatre holds over 500 people. There's also the Student Theatre and the Monash University Museum of Art.
The campus has three main academic libraries for different subjects. These are the Louis Matheson Library, the Hargrave-Andrew Library, and the Law Library.
Social Life and Hangouts
The campus has many restaurants, cafes, and shops. Most of these are in the Campus Centre.
The Notting Hill Hotel, or "The Nott" as students call it, is a popular pub next to the campus. It's been around since 1891! It has bars, outdoor areas, and bistros. It's a big part of student social life.
Monash Clayton also runs "Host Scheme." This is the biggest student orientation program in the Southern Hemisphere. It started in 1974. It includes camps, tours, BBQs, and a huge party called Host Scheme Night. This party happens every year during O-week (orientation week).
The campus is also a short trip from Chadstone Shopping Centre. This is the largest shopping mall in the Southern Hemisphere!
Student Homes
Monash Residential Services provides homes for over 3000 students and staff. There are twelve student halls on campus. These include Deakin Hall, Farrer Hall, Howitt Hall, and many others. There are also South East Flats.
Mannix College is also next to the university.
Study Areas at Clayton Campus
Many of Monash University's study areas, called faculties, are based at the Clayton campus.
These include:
- Arts (for subjects like history and literature)
- Business & Economics (for learning about money and companies)
- Education (for becoming a teacher)
- Engineering (for designing and building things)
- Information Technology (for computers and coding)
- Law (for studying laws and justice)
- Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (for doctors, nurses, and health)
- Science (for biology, chemistry, physics, and more)
