College Events

By Micol Carmignani Preparing for the move to a residential college can be overwhelming. To ease this transition for incoming students, we have refined a list of 10 things to bring (and five to leave at home!). What things should I bring to Residential College? Clothing (and accessories)It is recommended that students pack clothing suited […]

By Zara Pritchard Orientation/Welcome Week: First year students arrive at College the week before returning students. This week is called Orientation Week (aka O-Week) and is run by selected second year students (known as O-Week leaders or OWLs) who have volunteered to help new students settle in. It is a week involving many ice breaker […]

Our student exhibition was back and bigger than ever in 2021 – featuring an additional music category for the first time. Although the exhibition could only be held virtually due to restrictions, online software allowed us to digitally display all entries, so the entire UC community can view the submissions. We received the largest amount […]

UC is one of ten residential colleges affiliated with the University of Melbourne. We also accept students from other nearby universities. It can be a challenging time transitioning from high school to uni, so join us to find out more about the college experience and what it’s like to live at UC. You’re welcome to […]

By Jake Vernon-Elliot Moving into College is always an exciting, yet unnerving experience; the opportunity to become more independent and meet life-long friends vs. the uncertainty of the unknown. The whole prospect can seem daunting at times, moving out of home, meeting new people, and of course facing the challenge of packing the optimum number […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald welcomed CEO and co-founder of MindTribes, Div Pillay and 2019 Dr Angela Milne scholarship recipient, Drew Ireland-Shead as well as students, alumni and community members to the UC Leadership Dinner in Syme Dining Hall on Thursday 5 September, 2019. Div, an ambassador for Plan International and board member of […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald welcomed to High Table former Director of NGV and NGA, Dr Gerard Vaughan AM; Fellow of the College, Dr Di Bresciani OAM (UWC 1960); Senior Program Manager of Victorian Cultural Collections, Dr Julie Cotter as well as students who curated and submitted pieces to the UC Art & Design […]

President of Council, Ms Jane Peck; Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald; and President of the Student Club, Ms Erica Roche welcomed Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Mr Allan Myers AC QC as well as over 500 students, parents, alumni, governors, fellows, donors and members of the College community to the Opening of the […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald welcomed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Innovation) at ACU and renowned sociologist, Professor Zlatko Skrbis and his wife Marta Skrbis as well as students undertaking courses at Australian Catholic University to High Table on Monday 5 August. Professor Skrbis spoke of his educational and professional journey and how we as […]

Governor and Visiting Fellow of the College Dr Lynne Broughton (UWC 1964) visited University College from her home in the UK to deliver the 2019 Broughton Seminar and Exhibition – William Hogarth: Art, Politics and Philanthropy in the Eighteenth Century – on Monday 1 April. Students, alumni and community members gathered in Leggatt Hall to […]