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Who wouldn’t want to live in Melbourne? Arguably the best city in Australia, with a booming arts and culture scene and renowned coffee culture. But making the move to Victoria’s capital can be daunting if you’re not aware of the support that’s available to you, especially as a student. Read on for support services to make your move an easy and smooth one. You’ll want to bookmark these!

Living at college is one of the best experiences you can get as a university student. It’s more than just a room, it’s being part of a community of like-minded people, lots of support and heaps of fun events you can get around. Here are five things for you to consider before you apply for colleges.

UC welcomed Australian rock and roll royalty back to campus, with a special visit from 1988 alumnus and Spiderbait drummer/singer Mark ‘Kram’ Maher on Monday 22 May, 2017. Returning to the College for the first time in nearly 30 years, Kram took a walk down memory lane as Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald and VCA drum student Jayden […]

Dr Jennifer McDonald, Head of College and Jayden, first year music student at UC, welcomed students and guests to the first musical soiree for the year on Wednesday 3 May. Jayden, who was MC for the evening, congratulated student performers for taking up the opportunity to perform in front of their college friends. “Thank you to […]

Dr Jennifer McDonald, Head of College welcomed Dr Angela Jones, former Head of College back to College for High Table on Monday 24 April. Dr Jones served as Head of University Women’s College from 1960 to 1967, during a time she described as transformative. “Living in Sydney now, I don’t get down to Melbourne or […]

University College welcomed members of the Georgina Sweet Society back to College with a special lunch in the Heritage Room on Wednesday 26 April. Dr Jennifer McDonald, Head of College hosted lunch with two former Head’s of College (Dr Susanne Pearce, 1999-2002 and Dr Angela Jones, 1960-67) as well as other distinguished alumni and their guests. […]

University College welcomed back alumni from 1987 to High Table this week as part of the 80th Anniversary Celebrations. Dr Jennifer McDonald welcomed Dr Jane Wright (former President of the UC Student Club), Anne Jeremiah and Emma King to the new Syme Dining Hall as guests of honour at High Table. Dr Wright spoke of […]

Last night marked a new chapter in University College’s history with the opening of Syme Dining Hall and the launch of the 80th anniversary year. Over 500 guests, including alumni, supporters, students, parents  and staff, attended the celebration. Dressed in academic gowns, students greeted alumni and supporters throughout the evening. Mrs Lesley Falloon OAM, a UC […]

University College hosted the 2017 Scholars Dinner last night at University House, the University of Melbourne, which saw 37 scholarships awarded of values between $1,500 and $20,000. The 90 guests in attendance, were a combination of both students, donors and supporters of UC. They heard from Ann Miller Indigenous Scholarship recipient, Michelle Kerrin, who spoke about […]