University of Melbourne joins global Science Gallery network

Today the Global Science Gallery Network announces the formation of a new Science Gallery in Melbourne in partnership with Australia’s leading academic institution, the University of Melbourne. 

Ranking number one in Australia and thirty-three in the world, University of Melbourne will join Science Galleries at King's College London, Trinity College Dublin and the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru in creating a new space where researchers, academics and students come together to find new ways to explore big ideas, through collaborations with artists and designers, enhancing the research and teaching of the host universities.

The announcement marks the halfway milestone for the Network's ambitious plan to establish eight Science Galleries at leading universities worldwide by 2020.

In addition to being home to a world-class academic partner, Melbourne is also home to vibrant scientific and artistic communities - a city designed for creative collisions between science and art. 

Science Gallery Melbourne is set to open in 2018, deepening strong existing links between Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom, and offering ongoing opportunities for highlighting research from each university worldwide.

The highly-talented and outstanding cultural leader Rose Hiscock has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Science Gallery Melbourne. Rose will take up this role from February 2016 after completing her current role as Director of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, which includes the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Ms Hiscock previously held the role of Executive Director Arts Development at the Australia Council.

Science Gallery Melbourne, will join its sister galleries in Dublin, London and Bangalore, and will be an unstoppable force of inspiration for the next generation of innovators.

November 10, 2015