Celebrating 50 years

Since its inception in 1947, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne has changed markedly (see Brief History). From the fields of power and control we have come a long way to the world of ultra-broadband information networks, and both the teaching and research done in 2001 is light years from that conducted in the immediate post-war years. But the strengths of our current-day Department are firmly rooted in the past and in the foresight of those people who built the strong foundations upon which we base our disciplines. In 1997 we held a year of celebrations to recognise and reflect upon the great achievements of the Department and to honour those individuals who made a lasting impact on how we view the Department today. As part of the festivities, we held a special graduation ceremony, named a new laboratory, launched a history book, held a banquet and began a Departmental Museum. An Oral History Project was instituted in 1998 as a result of the success of the 50th anniversary activities and the renewed interest in the history of our Department.

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Celebrating 50 years