Struan House Graduate Lounge - Closed for Refurbishment

⚠️ Works will begin on Monday, 24 November.

Published Date 20/11/2025

The graduate lounge at Peninsula's Struan House is set to receive a fresh upgrade, with a small refurbishment planned to enhance comfort and functionality for all graduate students who use the space.

Works will begin on Monday, 24 November, and are scheduled for completion before the University's December closure. While the refurbishment is underway, students can access a temporary lounge and working space in rooms S105 and S106. A detailed schedule of works can be found below.

Monday, 24 November to Wednesday, 26 November

• Graduate lounge is closed

From Thursday, 27 November

• Temporary study spaces available in office rooms opposite the graduate lounge

Monday, 24 November to Friday, 28 November - Electrical works ⚡️

• There will be intermittent power outages (mostly early in the day)
• We encourage you to save your work regularly and switch off computers overnight

Monday, 1 December to Friday, 5 December - Painting and Vinyl works 🎨

• There will be strong odours and increased disruption expected
• Vinyl replacement works may be noisy
• Please plan ahead if you are sensitive to smells

Thursday, 4 December to Friday, 5 December - Kitchen Access ⛔️

• Kitchen will be unavailable due to vinyl works

 

During this period, the MGA office located in Struan House will be closed. If you require assistance or information, you can still reach us via email at mga@monash.edu.

The newly refurbished lounge is expected to reopen in January 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this exciting transformation!