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An Educator’s Role
Over the last week, I have finalised copy for a new role at the College: Dean of Students. As I have refined the position description and the advertising collateral, my own sense of why I have given most of my career to work in university residential...
Les Miserables MS Fundraiser
On Friday, 17 May, Lucy Burbury and the St Hilda’s College Communitas Committee hosted the ‘Les Misérables MS Fundraiser’. The evening was a huge success and included highlights from the acclaimed musical, Les Misérables, performed by singers and musicians from St...
Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta
Saturday’s intercollegiate rowing regatta was one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. On 4 May, Hilda’s supporters braved the cold and packed the banks of the Yarra River, ready to cheer on their crews. The icy weather did not deter the...
St Hilda’s Residential College Sport
Residential College sport has officially kicked off! The inter-collegiate sports program involves participation and competition between the ten residential colleges of the University of Melbourne. With events dating back to 1921, the program has a strong...
Health Science Faculty Dinner
The Health Science Faculty Dinner ensured an interesting and inspiring evening on March 21. Forty-five guests attended the event, many of whom are studying the fascinating degree. The Melbourne School of Health Science provides a sound foundation and broad...
Faculty Dinners Commence
Every year St Hilda’s hosts a variety of faculty dinners to inspire and introduce students to the professions they are studying and may join upon graduation. The first faculty dinner of the year, Agriculture, was held in the Junior Common Room on 13 March. The...
International Women’s Day Breakfast
On Friday, March 8, St Hilda’s held a celebratory International Women’s Day breakfast, honoring women’s achievements. The first International Women's Day occurred in 1911 and is now a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
Welcome Saturday
350 new students, parents and supporters were warmly received at St Hilda’s College on Welcome Saturday, February 23rd. Excitement filled the air as residents settled into their new home away from home. Friendly introductions were made as the new community members...
The Journey From A Boat To The Bench
Professor Tien Kieu was a Tutor at St Hilda’s College and Senior Common Room President in 1993. Now a Victorian MP, Professor Kieu made a ‘miracle’ journey into State Parliament. Professor Tien Kieu is a boat person, a label from which he does not shy away. A child of...
Rising AFLW Star Rene Caris
Congratulations to third year St Hilda's student, Rene Caris, who has been drafted to the Geelong Cats AFLW team! Rene has been picked up by the Geelong Cats with pick 35 in the AFL Women’s Draft in Melbourne. Caris won’t look out of place in the AFLW. She had a...