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public holiday: 27 January
Swinburne will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 27 January.
There will be no classes on this day.
- StudentHQ will be closed at all campuses, reopening Tuesday 28 January
- Future Student HQ will also be closed
- At Hawthorn campus, Library levels 3, 4, and 5, and the Latelab will remain open as usual and be accessible via swipe card (entry via Latelab)
- Croydon and Wantirna campuses will be closed
Hawthorn campus Atrium closure
7am, 28 January 2025 – 12pm, 5 February 2025
As part of our commitment to improving campus facilities, the Atrium (including John Street stairs) will be closed for cleaning and painting works.
During this time:
- Library access: Use McLeod Lane or Late Lab.
- Atrium Café access: Enter via the counter inside the library.
- BA Building access: Use the John Street entrance for lift and stair access.
- Access through the Atrium will be blocked entirely.
For any questions, contact maintenance@swinburne.edu.au.
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