Oliver Douglas chosen as Rhodes Scholar for South Australia for 2024
Mr Oliver Douglas (St Mark’s 2020-23) was yesterday announced as the Rhodes Scholar-elect for South Australia for 2024 – a brilliant achievement! The Rhodes Scholarship will take Oliver to the …
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Old Collegians connect in Sydney and Canberra
At recent reunions in Canberra and Sydney, the Head of College, Professor Don Markwell AM, was thrilled to meet with Old Collegians from many different decades. It is always a …
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We deeply mourn the passing of Bob Cowan OAM
We are deeply saddened by the death of Bob Cowan OAM, Honorary Fellow of St Mark’s College, who passed away peacefully last night, surrounded by his family. The flags at …
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Academic adventures of our students
In addition to excellent academic results last semester and an academic programme in full swing for Semester 2, many of our students have taken part in exciting academic adventures in …
Seven outstanding contributors appointed as Honorary Fellows
Seven individuals who have made outstanding contributions in various ways to St Mark’s College have recently been appointed as Honorary Fellows by the College Board. An Honorary Fellowship is the …
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“Extremely honoured” and “forever grateful”: students say “thank you” for life-changing scholarships
In next week’s scholarship presentation ceremony, this year’s scholarship recipients will be acknowledged for their achievements and will have an opportunity to say thank you in person to some of …
Pirjo Rayner retiring after 34 years, Amanda Ward appointed Librarian-Archivist
Ms Pirjo Rayner retires on 30 June after over 34 years of dedicated service as the Librarian of St Mark’s College. She will be succeeded by Ms Amanda Ward, who …
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Karin Dunsford appointed Director of Centenary Engagement
To help engage alumni and friends of St Mark’s in celebrating our Centenary in 2025, the College has recently appointed Ms Karin Dunsford as Director of Centenary Engagement. Karin is …
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Ian and Pamela Wall Scholarships to help students in need
A major new scholarship endowment – the Ian and Pamela Wall Scholarships – has been created to help students who are in need of financial support to be at St …
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Remembering Gayle Cowan OAM with profound gratitude
The flags at St Mark’s are flying at half mast this week to honour the life and mark the passing of Gayle Cowan OAM, a Governor of the College Foundation, …
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College Club constitutional review invites feedback
The College Club has embarked on a thorough-going review of its Constitution led by a high-powered committee of law students and student leaders. Appointed at the Club’s AGM on 1 …
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2023 starts with focus on upholding values – and a win in the tennis!
The 2023 academic year has commenced with a record enrolment at St Mark’s, our students pledging to uphold a student-written “Living Document of Values”, and many successful Welcome Week events …
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