Cultural renewal at St Mark’s College and an eye to the future for university residential colleges and halls
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 are all aware that cultures of residential colleges and halls have recently come under the spotlight in Australia and around the world. This has been the dominating external influence on …
Open Day 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 volunteered their time to share their stories of moving away from home, choosing to live at St Mark’s and starting university. Guests were able to take a tour of the …
A balancing act
Now in his second year of a Bachelor of Health and Medical Science, Ryan Morrow from Natimuk (VIC) was recently awarded a silver medal at the Australian Gymnastics Championships. Prior to state selection, Ryan hadn’t competed in the sport for three years and his dedication to gymnastics, balanced with being a full time student is admirable. He values the many …
St Mark’s College statement
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 that is racist, anti-Semitic or in any way discriminatory of any person at any time. Such behaviour is unacceptable anywhere in society including, St Mark’s College. We have started investigating …
College adopts UA guidelines
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 first responder training to staff and Residential Advisors at St Mark’s. All of our students also receive face to face training on respect, consent, bystander intervention and gender equality. The …
Open Days 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 living – it truly is a place you belong for life. The College will be open on both Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August, 9.30am – 5.00pm with tours all …
Kirra recognised for academic achievement at UniSA
Fourth year Exercise Physiology student Kirra Dyer was recently presented with two scholarships at the UniSA Scholarships and Grants ceremony. The Irene and David Davy Scholarship for Advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is awarded to students in their final year of an undergraduate program and awarded on the basis of academic merit. Her second scholarship, the Gladys …
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Success for our medical students
From over 3000 applicants, St Mark’s students Isobel McFarlane (first year MBBS) and Ashlee Nichol (second year MBBS) have been fortunate to receive a John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP) Scholarship to represent The University of Adelaide and the Adelaide Medical School in eight weeks of rural placement over the next three years. JFPP is the only national rural placement program …
Response to 60 Minutes report
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 issued a statement available here. St Mark’s College is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of residents, visitors and staff; adopts a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour; and will …
2018 Annual Giving Launch
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 opportunity for students to mingle with guests and share their experiences of College life and the impact the refurbishment will have on enhancing the indoor and outdoor spaces available to …
Attend a Career Skills Session with Richard Brown
In 2018 we are delighted to welcome back Career Coach Mr Richard Brown (alum 1980-82). Richard is an Old Collegian and a consultant with ThoughtConnect, where he helps people take control of their careers and, in so doing, lead purposeful lives. Richard’s 2017 sessions were very well received. This year, Richard will present a series of three career skills sessions …
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Congratulations Alex Makarowsky
Congratulations Alex Makarowsky (2015-current), fourth year Engineering (Telecommunications) student at the University of Adelaide who has been awarded a prestigious international IEEE Antennas and Propogation Society grant. The Eugene F. Knott Memorial Pre-Doctoral Research Grant honours the memory of IEEE Life Fellow Eugene F. Knott, who was well known for his contributions to the theory, reduction, and measurement of radar cross …
