Prof John Finnis awarded honorary doctorate
Along with 4750 graduates at the recent University of Adelaide graduation ceremonies, Professor John Finnis was one of nine eminent Australians awarded an honorary doctorate. Prof Finnis was awarded his Doctor of Laws on Saturday 6th May in recognition of his work as an Australian legal scholar and philosopher specialising in the philosophy of law, and as someone who has …
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Our new Engineering graduates
It was all smiles at the University of Adelaide Engineering graduations yesterday with a number of St Mark’s collegians receiving their Bachelor degrees after many late night projects and countless College tutorials. Particular congratulations to Tim Grinter who graduated third overall in his cohort of B.Engineering (Chemical), and Tom Muecke who was fourth overall in the B.Engineering (Civil and Structural), …
Congratulations St Mark’s Law Graduates
We congratulate all St Mark’s Collegians who recently graduated Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, we look forward to your contributions in your respective fields and to enriching communities around the world.
Enriching the lives of others – 2017 scholarship recipients
Over 50 new and returning St Mark’s students were recently awarded a range of scholarships, grants and prizes for academic achievement, contribution to the community, specific needs, talent, living circumstances and financial need. In welcoming scholarship donors and other benefactors, students, families and other members of the College community, the Master spoke of the increasing cost of a quality education …
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Celebrating the St Mark’s spirit with NSW/ACT Old Collegians
What a great way to celebrate the St Mark’s spirit, surrounded by Old Collegians who were students at St Mark’s College in every decade from the 1950s at the recent NSW/Act reunion! As Old Collegian David Baldock (alum 1968-1973) commented, he enjoyed catching up with Old Collegians from across all years including “meeting some very interesting younger ones.” Andrew Ettridge …
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Beginning of the Academic Year – Opening Service
The 2017 academic year has officially commenced and the annual Service to commemorate this event for our students was held at St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide on Sunday 26th February. Current students, parents, alumni and friends of St Mark’s all came together to celebrate the start of a new year whilst students were given the opportunity to reflect on their first week …
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Master speaking at Rex J Lipman Lecture Series
Congratulations Rose Alwyn for being invited to join the St Peter’s College Rex J Lipman Fellows Program – Public Lecture Series. The Rex J Lipman Program brings innovative thinkers in neuroscience, public policy, science, child and adolescent wellbeing to the Saints Community and provides the opportunity to meet, discuss, debate and engage with leaders in their field. Rose is …
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Congratulations Ben Hulett, Ingenuity Award recipient
“Ingenuity: The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.” Oxford Dictionary Congratulations Ben Hulett (alum 2013-2016) who was recently awarded “Best Sustainable Energy Engineering Project” at Ingenuity 2016 in The University of Adelaide Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Honours Project Exhibition. “At The University of Adelaide, Ingenuity celebrates tomorrow’s game-changers; the men and women who will shape the world’s technical, …
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Thank you for your donation and helping make a difference
We sincerely thank all those who gave so generously to St Mark’s College in 2016. We were honoured that over 50 Old Collegians and friends of St Mark’s were able to join us this week in the Master’s Garden to celebrate the difference they have made to the lives of our students and the future of the College. The Master, …
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The winner is … ‘Walk for Life’!
Congratulations to Dr Angela Evans (alumna 1982-1984), ‘Walk for Life’ Ambassador and her colleagues for winning the notable “2016 BMJ South Asia Healthcare Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Primary Care” in New Delhi recently. Angela and her colleagues have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making a difference to the many children affected by club foot every year. Since 2009 Walk …
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Tim Eastwood
Assistant Dean of Studies, Tim Eastwood recently received an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Adelaide, Dr Bob Hill. Tim, originally from Kaniva in rural Victoria is now in his fourth year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Adelaide. Tim’s achievement …
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Global internship opportunity for student Sam Oxford
Bravo Sam Oxford! Third year student Sam Oxford is one of only two Flinders University students to have been awarded a two-month internship in Italy working with Fincantieri, one of three shipbuilders short-listed to bid for the $35 billion frigate project for the Australian Navy. We wish Sam well for this opportunity of a lifetime, Saluti! http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/italian-frigate-bidder-fincantieri-signs-flinders-uni-deal/news-story/1ba312e26073a5e29b8913311339d965
