Old Melburnians

In his Community Speaker Series oration, Humphrey Bower (OM 1980) reflects on the enduring power of storytelling and the role it has played throughout his life.

Professor Asher Flynn (OM 2001) has spent her career advocating for a safer digital world, working at the forefront of research, policy, and prevention concerning technology-facilitated abuse.

For Georgios Pirpiris (OM 2025), the way languages build and connect ideas has continued to shape how he approaches his studies, now in his first year of medicine.

In an extract from his address at the 131st Old Melburnians Annual Dinner, Jeremy Nichols (OM 1983) reflects on what it means to belong to a community that extends well beyond school.

For Dr Frank Lin (OM 1995), a scholarship at Melbourne Grammar School opened a door that shaped his life. Today, he is helping create that same sense of possibility for future students.

For Professor Peter Choong AO (OM 1978), challenging the status quo has become something of a guiding principle, whether he’s in the operating theatre, the lab or on horseback.

Inspired by a lifetime in athletics, Old Melburnian Rob Liddle (OM 1959) is investing in future generations through a lasting scholarship legacy.

Old Melburnian John Riddoch Rymill (OM 1922) helped reshape the world’s understanding of Antarctica through one of the twentieth century’s greatest polar expeditions.

More than 18,000 strong, the Old Melburnians community offers countless ways for alumni to reconnect, contribute and continue their Melbourne Grammar journey.

Consistent support and meaningful relationships are helping Melbourne Grammar students make a lasting difference through The Smith Family's Learning Club.

Old Melburnian Josephine Wright (OM 1997) shares how combining her passions for science and storytelling led to an award-winning documentary filmmaking career.

From Tasmanian devil conservation to infectious disease research, Emeritus Professor Dr Hamish McCallum (OM 1974) shares the discoveries that have shaped his remarkable scientific career.