Venue hire

All event spaces are fitted with standard AV equipment and are fully wheelchair accessible. 

For more information on venue hire at the Doherty Institute, including costs, please download ourDoherty Venue Hire Policy. To enquire or make a booking, please email doherty-reception@unimelb.edu.au . 

Positioned near the main entrance of the Doherty Institute, the Auditorium can accommodate up to 200 guests seated and features its own internal foyer, kitchenette, registration table, and bathroom facilities. It also has a separate and smaller AV system located in its foyer area.

These two versatile spaces are located on the ground floor mezzanine of the Doherty Institute and can seat 40 and 28 guests respectively. The rooms can be combined to create a single space, which can accommodate 68 guests seated or 88 standing. The external wall can also be opened out to the mezzanine foyer during events to create an open-plan space when required.

The Burnet Room on level 10 of the Doherty Institute boasts stunning views of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct and can seat up to 16 guests. This space also has a mini kitchenette, tea and coffee-making facilities and a whiteboard.