19/05/2026
On this day 40 years ago in 1986, Monash University opened celebrations for its Silver Jubilee. Events began with a ceremony at Robert Blackwood Hall, attended by His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edingburgh, who presented medals to staff who had served at the University for 25 years. The ceremony also involved the conferring of honorary degrees on six individuals, including the Duke of Edinburgh who received an Honorary Doctor of Science. For more information about the Silver Jubilee celebrations, see the link in our bio.
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1. Dr Ernie Nunn receiving 25 year medallion from HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Silver Jubilee Graduation ceremony
2. Silver Jubilee graduation ceremony, Robert Blackwood Hall
3. HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, signing visitors' book
4. HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (centre) with Vice-Chancellor Professor Ray Martin (left) and Chancellor Sir George Lush after Silver Jubilee graduation ceremony
5. Silver Jubilee Graduation ceremony visitors. Bishop Peter Hollingworth (left); Mr H. M. McKenzie; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Sir John Young; Emeritus Professor Sir Edward Hughes; and Sir James McNeill after the ceremony
6. Vice-Chancellor planting Jubilee tree. Professor Ray Martin, onlookers include John Trembath (left), Doug Ellis (fourth left), Keith Bennetts (centre rear), Jim Leicester (fourth right) and Chancellor Sir George Lush (third right).
7. Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in the Religious Centre, Clayton Campus. Officiating, from left: Father Laurie Foote, Pastor Peter Pfitzner, Rev. Philip Huggins and Rev. Peter Knowles
