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The Women's College within the University of Queensland

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3377 4500

Address: College Road, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4067 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.womens.uq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 If you were unable to attend our recent Womens College Open Day, you still have the opportunity to experience university residential college living at an upcoming Formal Dinner. This special event welcomes Year 12 students who are considering being a resident or associate at The Womens College in 2021. You are invited to join our current residents in our dining hall when students wear their academic gown, enjoy a two-course dinner and hear from an inspirational guest speak...er. Dont miss our Dinner with a Wooza Formal Dinner on Thursday 13 August from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. For catering purposes and COVID Safe procedures, registrations are essential - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//formal-dinner-dinner-with-a/

25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all our fathers in the Womens College community. Have a wonderful day!

25.01.2022 Congratulations to our Graduands and Valedicts who were recognised and presented with their certificates and gifts at the 2020 Women’s College Valedictory Dinner last Thursday evening. Parents of Third-Year Valedicts travelled from Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi and Canberra, to celebrate this special occasion with their daughters. The dinner entailed weeks of detailed event planning with set-up across four venues in the College adhering to COVID-Safe conditi...ons, so that all students could attend. Special thanks is extended to our guest speaker, Professor Deborah Terry AO, Vice Chancellor & President, UQ, as well as Student Club President, Ella Cooper, and Senior Resident Assistant, Julia Becker, for their heartfelt Valedictory Addresses. View our gallery to see some highlights of the evening - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/avad/2020-valedictory-dinner/

25.01.2022 Womens College has a 106-year history of providing a welcoming and home-away-from-home environment for its students while they study at university. The College has more than 260 residential students and non-resident (associate) students, who have access to a diverse range of leadership, sporting, cultural, community and social activities, which makes Womens more than just a place to stay. The College attracts students from different backgrounds, with different talents and p...ersonalities, studying different degrees across five Brisbane universities. Students come from rural and regional areas, from interstate, overseas, and from Brisbane. To find out why Womens College should be your preferred university residential college in 2021, come, explore and experience for yourself. Dont miss these events! Register today! Open Day - Sunday 2 August - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/ Dinner with a Wooza Thursday 13 August - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//formal-dinner-dinner-with-a/

24.01.2022 Eeyore - the 52nd edition of the 2020 Student Club Yearbook - was launched today. Congratulations to Student Club Executive Communications Representative, Hannah Cook, who is the Editor of this new-look publication. Hannah has spent countless hours on making the Yearbook come to fruition. Enjoy reading Eeyore...there is so much to celebrate!... https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/eeyore-2020-student-year-book/ See more

24.01.2022 Vale Maureen Aitken We are saddened to announce that Past Principal of the Womens College, Dr Maureen Aitken (1991-2008) passed away on Thursday 9 July. Dr Aitken had a very significant influence in the life of Womens College, is the second- longest serving Principal and also was awarded a Fellow of the College in 2010. Details regarding a celebration of life to recognise Dr Aitkens outstanding service to the Womens College will be communicated to our College community shortly. Please provide your condolence messages to be shared with Dr Aitkens family.

23.01.2022 R U OK? Day is a national day of action where everyone is encouraged to check in with those around us and simply ask Are you OK?. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, highlighting now more than ever, how important it is to stay connected with each other. This year for R U OK? Day, UQ Life in partnership with the Student Services Counselling team have a program of online and on campus workshops and activities aimed at encouraging meaningful conversation and provi...ding opportunities to learn how to support others who are struggling. Check out the program https://life.uq.edu.au/ruokday2020 and register for sessions.

22.01.2022 The Womens College is pleased to announce the appointment of Emeritus Professor Carol Dickenson AM, as the new College Council President. Carol joined the College Council earlier this year and then was elected as President when Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO retired from the Council in March. Recently, Carol retired as Provost from QUT where she also chaired the Academic Board and was a member of the QUT Council. Her experience in higher education has direct application to the governance of Womens College provided through the Council.

22.01.2022 If youre a Year 12 student and visiting Brisbane during the June/July school holidays, you are welcome to book a tour if you are considering being a resident at Womens College in 2021. Dont miss this opportunity - Book a Tour today! https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/book-a-tour/

21.01.2022 Experience a Formal Dinner in our dining hall when students wear their academic gown, enjoy a two-course dinner and hear from an inspirational guest speaker. Year 12 students interested in residing at Womens College in 2021 or being part of our Associate membership program are invited to attend our Dinner with a Wooza Formal Dinner on Thursday 13 August from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. This will be a great event not to miss if you are in Brisbane.... Book here - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//formal-dinner-dinner-with-a/

21.01.2022 The Semester 2 ICC Sporting competition is underway and The Womens College is off to a great start. Congratulations to our Netball team who won their first game against Emmanuel College on Wednesday evening.

21.01.2022 The inaugural Women’s Wooza Award, an initiative of the 2020 Student Club Executive, was introduced this year and officially presented at the recent Valedictory Dinner. Congratulations to Liezel Viljoen who was announced as the 2020 winner of this prestigious award. The award acknowledges a Wooza who embodies the core values of Leadership, Respect, Care, Confidence and Excellence and is a generous contributor to College life. Through her contribution she symbolises that at Women’s there are no stereotypes about what women should do, but there are unlimited expectations about what women can do.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to third-year students, Ella Cooper and Risa Utama, who were nominated by The Women’s College and announced as finalists in the Greater Women in Business Awards of Australia - Aspiring Young Business Women’s category last Friday. The College also congratulates 2020 Communications Representative, Hannah Cook, for being announced as a finalist in her submission for the JB Fairfax Rural Journalism and Communications Scholarship.

19.01.2022 The inaugural Parent Daughter Dinner will be held on Thursday evening 27 August. This special event will feature a Q&A panel of alumnae who will share their memories of university life at Womens College as well as celebrate the relationship between multi-generational families and the College. Parents of current students are reminded to book early - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/event/parent-daughter-dinner/

18.01.2022 Become a future leader. Students and recent alumnae looking to make a difference through further studies are encouraged to apply for the Westpacs Future Leaders Scholarship which provides up to $120,000 over 2 to 3 years of postgraduate study at UQ. Applications close 2 September 2020. https://scholarships.uq.edu.au//westpac-future-leaders-sch Join an online information session on Tuesday 21 July at 3:00pm to learn about the application process and hear from previous scholars. https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/9124178903204675344

18.01.2022 Vale Dorothy Marsden We are saddened to share the news that our oldest alumna Dorothy Marsden (1937-1939) and Student Club President of The Womens College passed away on 19 June aged 101 Years. Dorothy was educated at Maryborough Girls Grammar School before studying for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours and graduating from UQ in 1940.... Dorothy was an active alumna, a long-standing attendee of both the College Birthday (Garden) Party and annual Standing Committee Luncheon. In fact, she rarely missed any College function. We look forward to celebrating Dorothys life at our annual Standing Committee Luncheon on Friday 2 October.

16.01.2022 The Women's College offers generous scholarships for future and current students to assist with offsetting residential college fees. To apply for a College Scholarship you must have applied and been offered a place in 2021. Applications are now open and close on Monday 7 December 2020 - apply here - www.womens.uq.edu.au/scholarship-application-form

15.01.2022 Week 2 of ICC Sport ended on a high note with Womens College taking away wins in Netball, AFL and Soccer with only a narrow defeat in Basketball. Thank you to our supporters as well as Sports Convenor, Phoebe Cuskelly for all her efforts. Check out some highlights from the AFL game!

13.01.2022 Womens College first-year resident, Emma Serisier, is the winner of the 2020 Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize and was recently announced in the top 12 international finalists. The competition challenges young people to think big and take a fresh look at local and global water problems. Emmas study looked at potential biowaste adsorbents to decrease the phosphate run-off into natural waterways from agricultural fertilisers and animal manures.... Identifying eggshell waste as an effective adsorbent for phosphate, Emma developed a mathematical model and website for farmers to calculate cost savings and application rates of eggshell on their soils. This free and accessible tool will help farmers counteract their environmental footprint. Emma has been a passionate advocate for STEM and has won many awards, including the recent 2020 Coffs Harbour Young Citizen of the Year. In 2019, she received a third-place award in the International Science and Engineering Fair and also won the New South Wales Rural Young Scientist of the Year.

12.01.2022 A great weekend of sport was enjoyed by our Womens College girls soccer team with two out of three impressive wins. Congratulations girls and also to the wonderful supporters.

12.01.2022 We were honoured to have Captain Louise Pole as a guest speaker at our Formal Dinner last night. A QantasLink Q400 pilot, Captain Pole is the first woman in Australia to lead the Australian Federation of Air Pilots in its 80-year history. She spoke about her career achievements in a male-dominated industry and shared some leadership advice with our students. Charlotte Cowan, one of our second-year residents studying aviation at Griffith University as well as other interested students had an opportunity to meet Captain Pole in person after the Formal Dinner.

12.01.2022 Nominate an outstanding Womens College alumna today! We are excited to announce The Womens College Alumnae Awards which will celebrate the diverse achievements of alumnae and provide an opportunity to share these inspirational stories each year. The awards will be announced and presented at the inaugural Alumnae Awards Dinner on Wednesday 28 October.... Nominations close on Friday 28 August. Read here for more information about how to nominate https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/alumnae-portal/alumnae-awards/

12.01.2022 This month, The Womens College are partnering with One Girl for their annual Do it in a Dress campaign to raise funds and awareness for the education of girls in Sierra Leone and Uganda. Youll see our residents of the College wearing school dresses to promote their goal of raising $15,000 (almost achieved target) to provide a girl on the other side of the world with basic supplies like uniforms and school books. To donate, simply click here - https://www.onegirl.org.au/...fundraise/thewomenscollegeuq2020 "Educate a girl, and she will change the world." See more

12.01.2022 End of Year Celebrations | The Women's College held its Cultural Formal Dinner on 8 October with the College’s Band, Dirt Bucket, providing the entertainment for the event and Cultural Convenor, Ellie Ferguson, performing her special presentation in song. Awards were presented to the 2020 Cultural Convenors, as well as recipients of the Half Blue and Full Blue Cultural Awards. Lara Miller was this year's Cultural Woman of the Year Award winner and Cassidy Thomson was awarded ...the Runner-Up. Congratulations to all students for their dedication to the ICC Cultural pursuits.

12.01.2022 Applications are now open for 2021 Bursaries for new and current students and close on Friday 25 September 2020. The Womens College Bursaries aim to support the tertiary study aspirations of scholars from low income families who might not otherwise have access to The Womens College experience. Further details about the application process, criteria and eligibility are here - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/bursaries_scholarships/

12.01.2022 Visit our Open Day on Sunday 2 August and experience how living at The Womens College can complete your university experience. Tour our facilities, meet our students and staff and attend an information session. Pre-registration is essential - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/

11.01.2022 Young Alumnae Opportunity! Are you the next Rhodes Scholar? Each year, nine scholarships are available in Australia to enable outstanding young alumnae to study at the University of Oxford. Applications close 2 September 2020. https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/rhodes-scholars

11.01.2022 The annual Standing Committee Luncheon which acknowledges the past efforts of generations of committed College alumnae and friends also raises funds to support academic prizes for our current residents. This years luncheon will be held on Friday 2 October and features guest speaker Sally McPherson (alumna 1999-2003) who is Chief Executive Officer of iSeekplant. Tickets are now on sale. Book your table today! https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//standing-committee-luncheon/

10.01.2022 Welcome back Professor Terry! #UQs new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry AO returns to #UQ after more than six years as VC at Curtin University. Professor Terry AO is well known to our community, having worked at UQ for over 24 years. We are privileged to have the new Vice-Chancellor as guest speaker at The Womens College 2020 Valedictory Dinner later this year.

10.01.2022 A special morning tea was held this morning to congratulate the 2021 Women's College Student Leadership Team on their new positions. Head of College & CEO, Flo Kearney, spoke about the importance of student leaders and management working together as a strong team. The new student leaders had the opportunity to meet Council President, Emeritus Professor Carol Dickenson AM, the College's Senior Management Team and Coordinator of Student Life.

09.01.2022 Join us this Sunday 2 August for our 2020 Open Day. Discover the best things about The Womens College and how living at a residential college can complete your university experience. Our doors are open and we look forward to welcoming you. Register today - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/

09.01.2022 The ICC One-Act Play competition was held on Monday and Tuesday evening this week at the Schonell Theatre under COVID-Safe conditions. The Womens College performed the comedy Ten Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine which was adapted for an Australian audience with an all-female cast of 11. The play was convened and directed by multi-talented third-year resident, Cassidy Thomson, who also was a cast member.... Cassidy said that the play was able to bring light-heartedness and humour to the stressful time that we have experienced in the recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to our wonderful cast members and the three backstage crew who brought this relevant play to life.

09.01.2022 Last night, The Women’s College held its 2020 Valedictory Dinner which was the finale of many significant end-of-year celebrations for our students. These special celebratory occasions will be featured in an upcoming series. The first of these events was the Thanksgiving-themed Community Formal Dinner which was held on 24 September. Sponsorship & Fundraising Convenor, Chloe Pearce, presented a series of Community Awards to the Recycling and Community Committees and the Do it... in a Dress Ambassadors for 2020. In her presentation, Chloe asked students to think about and share what you’re thankful about. She shared I’m thankful that Women’s isn’t just a place to live. It’s a place in which to grow, make mistakes, and learn about yourself, and others and the world. It’s a place to widen your perspectives and share days with people who are exciting and smart and important and different.

08.01.2022 Become a future leader. Students and young alumnae looking to make a difference through further studies are encouraged to apply for the Westpacs Future Leaders Scholarship which provides up to $120,000 over 2 to 3 years of postgraduate study at UQ. Applications close 2 September 2020. Apply now: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/westpac If you would like to reside at The Womens College - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/ - during your postgraduate study, contact us today for further information - [email protected]

07.01.2022 The Women’s College is delighted to welcome Professor Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, UQ, as its guest speaker to the 2020 Valedictory Dinner this Thursday evening. We also look forward to celebrating and acknowledging our Graduands and Valedicts as well as recognising the 2020 Student Leadership Team and incoming leaders for 2021.

05.01.2022 In our final feature of end-of-year celebrations, we present the 2020 Sports Dinner which was held on Wednesday 14 October. Sport Convenor, Phoebe Cuskelly, presented a series of certificates to the sports convenors and coaches for their efforts in managing teams throughout the season. She also presented awards to students for most improved and most valuable player in respective sports and to recipients of the annual Half Blue and Full Blue Sport Awards announced. The highlig...ht of the evening was the announcement of this year’s major Sporting Award winners - Zoe Garraway Spirit of ICC Award Nominee Lucy Mantova Mary Wooza Sport Award Sherri Green France Wright Sports Award Georgia Kerr Sportswoman of the Year Congratulations to all students!

04.01.2022 Applications are now open for 2021 Scholarships for new and current students and close on Monday 7 December 2020. Scholarships at The Womens College are awarded for academic excellence, proven leadership skills, community service contributions and to students with an exceptionally high standard of performance in their chosen sport or cultural pursuit. Further details about the online application process, criteria and eligibility are here https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/bursaries_scholarships/

03.01.2022 In true Women’s College style, students and staff enjoyed the annual Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon today. It was a celebration of racing, fun and fashion as well as an opportunity for our students to have some time out from their busy exam schedules. Congratulations to Fashion on the Field winners, Alex Land, and staff members Tom and Dougie. Also, a big thank you to our Executive Chef and his team for the sumptuous seafood buffet.

03.01.2022 Want an unforgettable university experience in 2020? Discover all about residential college living at The Womens College Open Day this Sunday 2 August from 9:00am-3:00pm. Our College offers a supportive living experience, catered meals four times a day included in fees, opportunities to excel in your university studies and a strong network to connect you for life. Our Student Ambassadors are ready to show you the best things about Womens College.... Dont delay - register online now - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/

02.01.2022 For any Year 12 student who will commute daily to a Brisbane university next year, and would like to embrace the many benefits of a residential college life experience, you can apply to be a Women's College Associate member. More information - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/information/ or Book a Tour - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/book-a-tour/ - to discover how Women's College prepares young women as leaders of tomorrow.

02.01.2022 The ICC Sporting Competition continued last night with our first basketball game for the season against Cromwell College. Our girls didnt come away with a win but our cheer squad supported them all the way. A great team effort, Woozas! The best of luck to our soccer players for this weekends games.

02.01.2022 Are you seeking to live in a vibrant community while studying at university where diversity is celebrated and all individuals are respected? Visit The Womens College Open Day tomorrow from 9:00am - 3:00pm and youll discover a safe and supportive environment, that is culturally diverse, inclusive and welcoming. Take a tour with one of our student ambassadors and find out about the best things at Womens College including leadership development opportunities, as well as a wea...lth of social, community, sporting and cultural activities which are on offer. Register now - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/

02.01.2022 The Womens College Open Day at UQ is TODAY from 9:00am- 3:00pm! This is your chance to experience university residential college life up close. If youre leaving home to study in Brisbane in 2021, The Womens College is a great environment which offers more than accommodation. If you live in Brisbane, become an Associate member and enjoy the many benefits of a College life at Womens.... Tour the College with one of our student ambassadors and discover everything about Formal Dinners, Inter-College Sporting and Cultural events as well as social events run by the College and the Student Club. Dont forget to attend one of our Information Sessions at 10am, 12pm or 2pm and find out about the bursaries on offer. Register online now - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//womens-college-2020-open-da/ - Registrations are also welcome at the door following COVID safe practices. Cant make it to our Open Day today, Book a Tour on another day - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/book-a-tour/ or Book a Zoom Chat with a Student Ambassador - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/apply-womens-college/ Also, dont miss our Dinner with a Wooza a must-attend Formal Dinner experience - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au//formal-dinner-dinner-with-a/

02.01.2022 There are just five weeks left to nominate an outstanding alumna for the inaugural 2020 Womens College Alumnae Awards. If you know an alumna who deserves to be recognised for their accomplishments, nominate them today. There are three award categories -... * Young Alumna Award * Community Alumna Award * The Womens College Alumna Award Finalists and winners will be announced and presented at the Alumnae Awards Dinner on Wednesday 28 October 2020. Entries close on Friday 28 August 2020. For further details, read about our award categories, eligibility and nomination information - https://www.womens.uq.edu.au/alumnae-portal/alumnae-awards/

01.01.2022 Womens Stories | In celebrating the grand race that stops the nation tomorrow, we flash back to The Women's College Melbourne Cup Day in 1957 and 1959. Who will win this year's Fashion on the Fields - best dressed and best fascinator/hat competition?