Janet Clarke Hall (JCH) is a residential college of the University of Melbourne in Australia. The college is associated with the Anglican Province of Victoria. JCH is one of the smallest of the colleges of the university and was the first university college in Australia to admit women.

History

Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, JCH was originally called the 'Trinity College Hostel'. It was re-named after a significant benefactor, Janet Clarke, wife of Sir William Clarke in 1921. Enid Joske was principal of JCH from 1928 until 1952 despite the uncooperation of the warden of Trinity, Dr Eva Eden was principal from 1964 until 1983. JCH became an independent college in 1961 and co-educational in 1973.

Principals of Janet Clarke Hall

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People associated with the college

College visitor

The current college visitor is Peter C. Doherty, winner of a Nobel Prize and Australian of the Year in 1997.

Notable alumni

Tutors

Former tutors include: