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Message from the Chair

29 April 2019

After seventeen years of outstanding service at St Mark’s College, Rose Alwyn has announced her decision to resign, concluding her term as Master this year. Rose will leave knowing that …

A space for collaborative imagination

23 March 2019

“A Learning Commons becomes the physical and virtual catalyst where inquiry, imagination, discovery, and creativity come alive and become central to growth — personal, academic, social and cultural.” The College’s …

“Thank You” for your support, belief and commitment

04 March 2019

Every year we reflect on the generous financial and in-kind support that many people give to the College and students.  We appreciate how their valuable support enables us to continue …

New Dean appointed

20 November 2018

I am delighted to announce that Dr Areti Metuamate has been appointed to the position of Dean of St Mark’s College to commence duties officially in January 2019. Areti graduated with first class honours in political …

Farewell and Thank You to the Dean, Ms Raphaela Oest

18 November 2018

After six years as the Dean, Raphaela Oest and her partner Simon (and Electra and Woody) will vacate the Cottage at St Mark’s which they have called home during this …

Cultural renewal at St Mark’s College and an eye to the future for university residential colleges and halls

05 October 2018

Presentation by the Master, Ms Rose Alwyn and immediate Past President of University Colleges Australia (UCA) at the annual conference held in Hobart 26 – 28th September 2018. — We …

Open Day 2018

30 August 2018

What a weekend, thanks for visiting! We were thrilled to welcome prospective students and their families over the weekend to the St Mark’s College Open Days. Our student ambassadors eagerly …

St Mark’s College statement

18 August 2018

RE: NEWS.COM.AU STORY On Monday 13th August, news.com.au published an online story alleging racist and anti-Semitic activity involving St Mark’s students. St Mark’s College strongly condemns any behaviours or sentiment …

College adopts UA guidelines

21 July 2018

St Mark’s College will adopt the guidelines released on 20th July by Universities Australia for university responses to sexual assault and harassment. Yarrow Place Rape and Domestic Violence Service provides …

Open Days 2018

13 July 2018

The St Mark’s Open Days provide the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore the College with current students and learn more about the benefits of collegiate …

Response to 60 Minutes report

04 June 2018

On Sunday night (June 3), 60 Minutes aired a story which contained very serious allegations of sexual assaults at St Mark’s College made by unidentified former students. The College has …

2018 Annual Giving Launch

27 May 2018

A large contingent of Old Collegians and friends of St Mark’s recently attended 2018 Annual Giving campaign launch to refurbish the “Old Library” above the Dining Hall.  It was an …