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We make this statement in light of the findings from the recently released (1 August 2017) Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) report which reveals the nature and extent of the problem of sexual harassment and assault on Australian university campuses. We offer an unreserved apology to any individual who has suffered or is suffering as […]

University College played host to Melbourne’s Danish community at the unveiling of the Greta Hort portrait and launch of the 2018 Greta Hort-Dannebrog Scholarship on Tuesday 25 July, 2017. Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald welcomed Mr Jan Ravnholt, Honorary Consul-General to Denmark and President of Denmark House, Melbourne; Dr Erik Jensen, former Honorary Consul-General to […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald hosted College alumni now based in ACT at a small gathering in Canberra on Wednesday 19 July, 2017. As part of the 80th anniversary celebrations this year, University College is embarking on a broad engagement program including domestic and international activities. With over 5,600 alumni living in over 45 […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald hosted College alumni from 2007 at a small gathering in the College’s Senior Common Room on Friday 7 July, 2017. All in attendance spoke fondly of their time at the College, particularly the close bonds that were formed almost instantaneously, many of which still exist today. Indeed, 2007 alumni Michael […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald hosted College alumni from 1997 at a small gathering in the College’s Senior Common Room on Friday 30 June, 2017. All in attendance spoke fondly of their time at the College, revealing  that it was the College’s community feel that attracted them to it in the first instance. “When I […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald hosted UC alumni living in USA at a small gathering in New York on Saturday 10 June, 2017. As part of the 80th anniversary celebrations this year, University College is embarking on a broad engagement program including domestic and international activities. With over 5,600 alumni living in over 45 […]

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald hosted 13 UC alumni at the NSW Alumni Reunion in Sydney on Monday 29 June, 2017. As part of the 80th anniversary celebrations this year, University College is embarking on a broad engagement program including domestic and international activities. With over 5,600 alumni living in over 45 countries, the […]

UC would like to congratulate four remarkable women who were recognised for their contribution to the nation in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Mrs Anne Cronin OAM (pictured left) was awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to community health and to medical research organisations. Mrs Cronin has been on the University […]

UC alumnus Arron Wood was recently elected the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne. Growing up on the banks of the Murray River, Arron became aware of the devastating effects of pollution from an early age. He was determined to make a difference and decided to focus his life on environmental education. This […]