Charles Perkins Centre

The Charles Perkins Centre is a modern university building at the University of Sydney dedicated to medical research and bringing together scientists and students. It contains specialized laboratories, clinical facilities, and meeting spaces designed to support collaborative work.

The building opened in 2014 as a major investment in the university's medical research infrastructure. Its creation marked a turning point in the institution's commitment to advancing health sciences.

The center is named after Charles Perkins, the first Aboriginal Australian to graduate from a university, honoring his role in breaking barriers to education. His name reflects the place's connection to progress and inclusion.

The building offers modern facilities and spaces well-equipped for research and study activities. Visitors should be aware that different departments and laboratories are distributed across multiple floors and levels.

Several professorships at the center were funded through money from the sale of a Pablo Picasso painting that was donated to the university. This unusual connection links the art world to medical research funding.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 2012

Website: http://sydney.edu.au/perkins

GPS coordinates: -33.88750,151.18350

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21