Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsClubs, social and culturalHistoryUniversity House was founded as the University of Melbourne Staff Club in 1953, when the house vacated by Professor E. Hartung was made available for the purpose in response to representations made by various members of the academic staff. This house, built in 1885 for Professor E.J. Nanson, has been extended to the east and west. From the beginning, members could bring guests for meals, drinks and social gatherings.