125th Faculty Anniversary & 25th Anniversary of The Warren Centre

This event celebrated two anniversaries: the first Engineering lecture delivered by Professor William Henry Warren on 27th March, 1883 at the University of Sydney; and second, the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Warren Centre.

Warren was appointed by the Senate to the position of Lecturer in Engineering on 6th December, 1882 and took up his appointment on 1st March, 1883. On 5th November, 1884 the Senate conferred the title of professor of title upon him. Further, on 29th July, 1889, the Senate resolved that Warren be offered the Challis Chair of Engineering.

To paraphrase Michael Gourlay’s book, Professor Warren was an active participant in scientific and engineering activities outside the environs of the University. He developed relationships with professional colleagues and this interaction with the engineering profession provided the impetus for developing his program on research on the properties of local construction materials. Warren’s approach and ideals have been maintained in the Faculty to the present day.

The event was well attended with approximately 350 people, comprising of alumni, staff, students and guests. Musical accompaniment was provided by Sydney Conservatorium graduates’ ensemble ‘Nic Jeffries Trio’.

The Warren Centre’s Mike Dureau and SUEUA President Nathan Byrne played host to the keynote speakers of the event: Mr Peter North, The Honourable Frank Sartor, Mr George Maltabarow and Mr John Grill – all esteemed alumni of our Faculty. We provide podcasts of their speeches below.

This successful event concluded with acknowledgement of speakers, staff and sponsors and musical treats from the Conservatorium trio.

Click an image to hear speech
Listen to Peter North	Listen to Frank Sartor
Listen to George Maltabarow	Listen to John Grill