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    • Vision
    • A history of innovation
    • The construction journey
    • Become part of Melbourne Connect
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    • University of Melbourne
    • Faculty of Engineering & IT
    • Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre
    • Apromore
    • Australia & New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)
    • MAXONIQ
    • ClarkeHopkinsClarke
    • SANE Australia
    • OPTIMA
    • Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE)
    • Complex Human Data Hub
    • Centre for Digital Transformation of Health
    • Melbourne Centre for Data Science
    • InEight
    • The Conversation
  • Place
    • The Superfloor
    • Science Gallery Melbourne
    • Telstra Creator Space
    • FROEBEL Early Learning Centre
    • Workspaces
    • Co-working tech hub
    • The Lofts
    • Womin-djerring
  • Events
  • Event Enquiries

A 527 bed graduate accommodation at Melbourne Connect providing the perfect place to stay for visiting academics and fellows.

Explore the virtual tour of the space which offers a central location metres from our Parkville campus and in the centre of the Melbourne Innovation District.

To learn more about the building features visit The Lofts website.

Virtual Studio Tour
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What is Melbourne Connect

Innovation Precinct
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All inclusive room rate
All inclusive room rate

The rate includes utilities (water, electricity, gas etc), Wi-Fi, and a wellbeing and residential life program.

Graduate community
Graduate community

Live with other students in a contemporary home designed exclusively for graduates. Features include access to an open-air, green public space.

Environmentally friendly
Environmentally friendly

Initiatives include electric vehicle charging and rooftop solar panels. The residence is designed to achieve a 5 star NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) Energy Rating. It is also targeting a 6 star Green Star Design and As Built (World Excellence) Rating.

Early preference
Early preference

If you submit a first preference for The Lofts at Melbourne Connect, the application fee will go towards your rent once you move into the residence.

Looking for a place to stay for semester 1, 2021?

You can apply for The Lofts now, and live in University Apartments until The Lofts at Melbourne Connect are completed and ready for you late-2021.

You’ll be placed together with other residents from The Lofts and will continue to enjoy access to the Residential Life Program.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy access to the common amenities and facilities available to residents at Little Hall during your stay at University Apartments. Studio apartments at University Apartments are priced at $390 per-week (for single-occupancy).  If your room at The Lofts at Melbourne Connect is priced higher, you will pay the University Apartments rate during your time at University Apartments. If your room at The Lofts is priced lower than $390 per-week, you will continue to pay the lower room rate during your  stay at University Apartments.

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Purpose

The University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, is creating a connected innovation ecosystem: Connecting people, place and possibilities.

People

Connecting the best and brightest minds to build a powerful network of innovation.
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