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“Magnificent” portrait of Rod Matheson unveiled

03 November 2023

A superb portrait of the Hon. Rod Matheson AM KC – one of the longest-serving Chairmen of the College Council in the history of St Mark’s – was unveiled in …

Announcing our 2024 student leaders

03 November 2023

The College is delighted to announce the election and appointment of an impressive team of student leaders to serve the St Mark’s College community in 2024. Members of the College …

Oliver Douglas chosen as Rhodes Scholar for South Australia for 2024

25 October 2023

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 …

Old Collegians connect in Sydney and Canberra

19 October 2023

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 …

We deeply mourn the passing of Bob Cowan OAM

25 August 2023

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 …

Academic adventures of our students

15 August 2023

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

18 June 2023

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 …

“Extremely honoured” and “forever grateful”: students say “thank you” for life-changing scholarships

25 May 2023

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

24 May 2023

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 …

Karin Dunsford appointed Director of Centenary Engagement

24 May 2023

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 …

Ian and Pamela Wall Scholarships to help students in need

04 May 2023

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 …

Remembering Gayle Cowan OAM with profound gratitude

20 March 2023

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, …