Currie Hall

Currie Hall was founded in 1946 as the University Hostel, having been established in buildings that had previously been used as the Bachelor Officers' Quarters by the American Navy during World War II.

The Hall is named after Sir George Currie, the second Vice-Chancellor of UWA and patron of the Men's Club that administered the University Hostel. The character of Currie Hall reflects the mature attitudes of the original ex-servicemen and women, who prevented elitism and provided for equality of membership.

The early tradition of individualism of The Hall and student participation in Hall activities and events have been retained today, with an active student-elected Residents' Club Committee and open feedback lines between the Principal and the residents.

1966-1974 saw some major changes at the Hall with the construction of C, D and E Houses and a new amenities block. This building program catered for a total of 231 rooms and allowed men and women to live alongside each other for the first time.

2011-2012 sees the next major stage in Currie Hall history with 515 rooms being built on the current site. These rooms are all equipped with kitchens and bathrooms, allowing for fully self-catered living. There is also a mix of studio and one bedroom apartments, catering for students at all levels of study and dependence.  The new development will also see additional common areas, both inside and out, and multi-purpose rooms.