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We have committed to meeting the recommended requirements of the Action Plan Addressing Gender-Based Violence, in full and two years early — by January 2025
This year the federal government issued two extremely important initiatives for Australian universities and student accommodation providers — The Australian Universities Accord (Universities Accord) and The Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education.
The Accord
The Universities Accord was led by Professor Mary O’Kane AC and informed by over 800 public submissions and 180 stakeholder meetings. From this the panel recommended 47 separate reforms to increase access to university study especially for students from outer suburbs, rural and regional areas, and disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as increasing opportunities for Indigenous students. If successful, and I hope it is, these initiatives will change not only the tertiary education landscape but every area our talented young people go on to influence and change.
From our foundation, Dunmore Lang College has focussed on providing pathways for rural, regional, and Aboriginal students, especially first in family and students experiencing disadvantage. Amongst our current community, 63% of the students come from regional and rural areas with around 10% identifying as Aboriginal, and thanks to the generosity of supporters such as Country Education Foundation, Rotary, Optus, and Macquarie University we support just over 20% of our students through 49 individual scholarships.
Among these, we are extremely fortunate to receive Federal Government HEPPP funding through Macquarie University for joint accommodation scholarships that provide a fully paid accommodation place at Dunmore Lang College while students complete their degrees.
Scholarship support is not a one-way street — these amazing young people are part of our leadership teams, represent the College at Careers Fairs and schools, provide support for others as peer leaders, regularly appear in the Academic Awards, and give back in many other ways.
How and why do we know this is important? Because we see first-hand the difference university study can make, not only for the individuals but also for their siblings, schools as well as their wider communities.
Investing in students from under-represented areas is life-changing not only for individual students but across generations.
We are proud advocates for rural and regional access and the need to increase funding and support for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study at university and we welcome the government’s commitment to increasing student access and assistance.
The Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education.
The Action Plan was released in February this year and recommended seven actions for universities and student accommodation providers “to create higher education communities free from gender-based violence”.
These initiatives have been many years in the making and bring together important work by sector representatives and advisory groups united in the aim of a violence-free future.
Included in the Action Plan is a specific section on student accommodation, and we welcome this focus on the importance of respectful cultures, ongoing education, and transparency in building safe, respectful, and inclusive communities.
Dunmore Lang College has been implementing changes for several years including extensive training for student leaders and staff, education and training for incoming students during O’Week, awareness campaigns throughout the year, online reporting including the option of anonymous reporting, and trained peer Harassment Contacts.
While the roll-out of the Action Plan provides two years for colleges like Dunmore Lang to comply, we have committed to meeting the recommended requirements two years earlier by January 2025. And we are pleased to partner with Macquarie University and the Macquarie University accommodation partners in ensuring this is a Macquarie-wide initiative.
We believe there is an imperative to work as quickly and thoroughly as possible to meet these important standards and to ensure we continue to work to best practice, because the wellbeing and safety of our students must always be our number one priority.
Thank you for your support of the Dunmore Lang College community.
Dr Alasdair Murrie-West Principal
Week 2024
We warmly welcomed students from near and far, ready to embark on their journey at Dunmore Lang College; a place to grow, learn, and form lifelong friendships. To facilitate their transition, the ADS (Association of Dunmore Lang Students) Leadership Team organised a dynamic and engaging O-Week.
NemO-Week saw the College come to life as the students were divided into teams from the movie — Marlin, Crush, Dory, Gill, and Peach — for some friendly competition but most importantly to get to know the other new students embarking on their new journey of tertiary study at DLC.
From scavenger hunts across the Macquarie University campus, a spectacular boat cruise around Sydney Harbour, an O’Mazing Race sightseeing around Sydney, and a picnic at Cockatoo Island, there was something for everyone. There were also team building College quest challenges and themed social events, all fostering a sense of community and belonging. By the end of O-Week, students had formed strong connections with their peers, laying the foundation for an enriching and memorable experience at Dunmore Lang College.
Keely Behan, Bathurst, Wiradjuri Country NSW, President of the ADS
Commencement Dinner 2024
A wonderful evening for students to come together to mark another amazing year at College.
Following on from the First-Year Dinner in O’Week, the Commencement Dinner is the first formal event of the year for the whole College to celebrate the start of the new academic year, as well as welcoming our first-year students to the community.
It also formally acknowledges and congratulates the scholarship and bursary recipients for 2024, with over 30 new recipients awarded in 2024. Reflecting our commitment to equity and diversity, the majority of these awards are focussed on enabling access for rural and regional students, Indigenous students, as well as students facing personal or family difficulties, we were proud to support 49 students to undertake their studies at Macquarie University. We also honoured the outstanding academic achievements of our students from the 2023 academic results.
Thank you to Macquarie University, Rotary NSW, Country Education Foundation and OPTUS for your contributions and commitment to advancing our student community. The evening also showcased the marvellous musical talents within our College, featuring a beautiful vocal piece from Aiyana Forrest (1st year from
Frenchs Forest, Guringai country) and an exceptional performance on the piano by Ryan Turnbull (2nd year from Forest Reefs, Wiradjuri country).
A special thank you to College Alumnus, Gamilaraay man, Jesse Slok, for delivering an inspiring and challenging address, in which he shared his insights and achievements with current students, as well as speaking openly about what he had learned and would do differently with hindsight. Jesse’s career post university has encompassed extending his Business degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship from Macquarie University with studies at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship and several key roles with KPMG. He is also the Founder of the Bawurra Foundation, now in its tenth year. This charity works to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ engagement and school retention rates by providing new ways to
access Aboriginal culture and history using cutting edge technology to preserve cultural knowledge and building authentic community connections. See bawurra.org for further information.
Jesse emphasised that none of his achievements would have been possible without the Dunmore Lang College / Macquarie University Indigenous Incentive Scholarship that provides a four year fully funded accommodation scholarship to live at Dunmore Lang College. As Jesse noted, this gave him the opportunity to flourish and succeed academically as well as enabling him to be an active and fully engaged member of the community. Jesse’s reflections prove what is possible when students who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend university are provided with the financial and community support to realise their potential.
Commencement Dinner 2024
Congratulations to all our scholarship and bursary recipients.
Bursaries
Dunmore Lang Undergraduate Academic Scholarship
Stella Hockly-Langevad, Leura, Dharug & Gundungurra Country
Ryan Hodges, Morpeth, Wonnarua Country
Caitlin Silivinec, Hamilton, Awabakal Country
Dunmore Lang College Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship
Jasmine El Hanafy, Wollongong, Dharawal Country
Declan Gunther, Hornsby Heights, Dharug Country
Xanthe Lamont , Waratah, Awabakal Country
Lynette Ma, Keiraville, Dharawal Country
James Mathot , St Clair, Dharug Country
William Milne, Oakdale, Gundungurra Country
Ariel Scozzafava, Bulli, Awabakal Country
Gabrielle Solway, Parkes, Wiradjuri Country
Lily Wardell, Blackheath, Dharug & Gundungurra Country
Layla Wilson, Kooringal, Wiradjuri Country
Principal’s Award
Amish Bhindi, Mawson Lakes, Kaurna Country
Shannon Spencer, St Huberts Island, Darkinjung Country
Eddie Wines, Milsons Point, Cammeraygal Country
Scholarships
Dunmore Lang College / Country Education Foundation Scholarship
Pria Cerato, Griffith, Wiradjuri Country
Macquarie University Advantage Accommodation Scholarship
Scarlet Lumby, Dapto, Dharawal Country
Lukota Lynch-Whitton, Dubbo, Wiradjuri Country
Darci Masters, Carrathool, Wiradjuri Country
Manu Maya, Burrill Lake, Yuin Country
Elizabeth Meadows, Dubbo, Wiradjuri Country
Denzell Muliana, West Wollongong, Dharawal Country
Stephen Papworth, Macksville, Gumbaynggirr Country
Kahlia Pigram, Lake Munmorah, Darkinjung Country
Braith Reynolds, Muswellbrook, Wanaruah Country
Phoebe Wessell, Lithgow, Wiradjuri Country
OPTUS Indigenous Student Accommodation Scholarship
Xander Britt , Erina, Darkinjung Country
Jye Brown, Campbelltown, Dharawal Country
2023 Academic Excellence Awards
Undergraduate Academic Excellence Awards
Georja Bennett , Redfern, Gadigal Country
Claudia Torresan, Yoogali, Wiradjuri Country
Eddie Wines, Milson’s Point, Cammeraygal Country
Alice Aldersey, Nashdale, Wiradjuri Country
Alex Russell, Newington, Gadigal Country
Dean Frost Award for overall Academic Excellence
Claudia Minter, Maitland, Awabakal Country
Students recognised at Macquarie University
Walanga Muru Deadly Awards
Georja Bennett , Redfern, Gadigal Country
Deadly Award for Overall Highest Academic Achievement
Mikayla Kumar, Glenmore Park, Dharug Country
Deadly Contribution Award
Lara Strachan, Gillen, Arrernte Country
Deadly Sports Award
Jordan Mlotkowski, Cessnock, Wonnarua Country
Deadly Community Engagement Award
Olivia Anderson, Point Clare, Darkinjung Country
Overall Deadly Award
Macquarie University Sport Awards
Shannon Spencer, St Huberts Island, Darkinjung Country
Team of the Year — Tennis
Amelia Hanson, Lake Albert, Wiradjuri Country
Team of the Year — Tennis
Piper Duck, Gadara, Wiradjuri Country
Chancellor’s Award and Athlete of the Year
My name is Kristen Martin, I am a proud Yuin woman from Muswellbrook (Wonnarua Country). I am a second year Bachelor of Linguistics and Language Sciences student who hopes to eventually work on language revitalisation in the future.
CareerTrackers is an organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students by connecting them with corporate partners via internships. I felt supported from the outset when I was connected with an advisor who assisted me to build my resume ready to send out to prospective employers. I also attended internship training days and participated in sessions about how to dress for the corporate office and setting expectations, ensuring my transition into the workplace was smooth and successful.
For the past year I have been interning with Lendlease as a Social Impact Undergraduate Intern. Lendlease is a construction, development and investment company that creates luxury apartments, museums and hotels. I work in the field of social sustainability where my sector focuses on leaving a positive impact
within the communities in which we build. We focus on bringing the company and community together by engaging with local expertise and providing work opportunities at all levels.
This opportunity has been incredibly valuable as I have been able to see first-hand what the corporate world is like and to actively participate and deliver work that is meaningful to the company. It has been incredibly useful to gain this experience as I can use the skills I have developed as well as the strategic frameworks I have learnt for future jobs and corporate relations.
Experiences such as these significantly empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as the internships are closely aligned with your degree and it provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in their desired field of work.
CareerTrackers
“Experiences such as these significantly empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as the internships are closely aligned with your degree…”
Kristen Martin
Muswellbrook, Wonnarua Country
Country Education Foundation
Pria Cerato
Working with The Country Education Foundation 5 years supporting rural students to thrive at Macquarie University
The Country Education Foundation (CEF) supports rural and regional young people to maintain their wellbeing, to fulfil their personal potential, and to contribute and give back to their home communities. Dunmore Lang College has been partnering with CEF for five years to provide scholarship support to rural students to begin their journey at Macquarie University.
CEF’s core values of Equality, Empowerment, Connection, and Sustainability are an excellent fit with our emphasis on enabling equal access and equity that enables students to thrive by building a strong and supportive community.
Pria Cerato is the fifth student to be awarded the Dunmore Lang College / Country Education Foundation Scholarship, a scholarship that funds 50% of the annual accommodation fees at the College in 2024. Hear below from Pria about how this scholarship has been a game changer for her and how it has eased her transition into a law degree at Macquarie University.
“Since starting high school, it was always a goal of mine to move away from home to study law at Macquarie University. I worked hard at my studies throughout high school and my dream of studying law became a reality when I received my offer from Macquarie University.
Whilst I was extremely excited, the practicality of relocating from the regional town of Griffith which is over 600 kilometres from Sydney became a concern, especially in terms of how I would support myself financially and continue to succeed academically. Being selected for the Dunmore Lang College / Country Education Foundation Scholarship put these fears at ease, relieving significant financial pressure for myself and my family.
Dunmore Lang College and the Country Education Foundation are the perfect partnership as they both understand the inherent challenges regional students face when pursuing tertiary education.
Choosing Dunmore Lang College as my new home was easy. The supportive environment, welcoming community and awesome opportunities have made moving away from home and transitioning into university life almost seamless. This scholarship has facilitated my commitment to invest in my future law career and make the most out of my university experience. I feel privileged to be this year’s recipient and thank both the College and the Country Education Foundation for their generosity.”
Griffith, Wiradjuri Country
Left to right: Ty Birkett (Board Member), Pria Cerato, Talissa Cerato and Sonya Willis (Board Member)
Marcus Ryan on Exchange in Japan
In April this year I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Japan as part of Macquarie University’s Business unit: MQBS1100 Business Innovation.
For two weeks I worked for a fashion consulting company, Seiya Nakamura 2.24 (SN2.24), located in Tokyo, going on a deep dive into the unfamiliar and intricate world of fashion. We were tasked to be marketing consultants for SN2.24 and to identify the dominant stores, emerging brands, and recent trends within the European market. Building on the company’s strong market position and deep expertise in the Asian market, SN2.24 wanted to explore opportunities for taking already established global brands such as H&M and Zara into the European market.
We spent our time researching, analysing, and strategising at Tokyo Metropolitan University, our partnering university for the trip. At the end of the project, we presented
our findings to the company’s Global Sales Director and International Relations Manager, an experience both nerve-wracking and exhilarating given their knowledge and long experience in the consulting and fashion sectors.
The trip wasn’t all work and no play, and I had the chance to explore the vibrant, bustling streets of Shibuya, take in the breathtaking sight of Mount Fuji, and explore Disneyland for a day. It was a whirlwind experience that combined learning, culture, and fun — and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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was a experiencewhirlwind that combined learning, culture, and fun — and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Marcus Ryan, Tamworth, Gamilaroi Country
Ryan Hodges
Meet Ryan Hodges, a first year Arts and Laws student who has a talent for drama!
Ryan ranked third in the state last year for his HSC drama piece ‘Chicken or Plain Salt’. This outstanding achievement led to him being selected to perform his piece at the OnStage exhibition at Sydney’s Seymour Centre in February this year.
Ryan wrote and performed the solo show, which engaged the audience in talking about their salt preferences. He is especially proud of being able to use his performance skills to make others laugh and enjoy the experience.
Congratulations Ryan!
Sport
Dunmore Lang College women were phenomenally successful at the Macquarie University Blues Awards at the end of last year. From the top award to nominations for the Kim Guerin Leadership Award, the College was exceptionally well represented. Given the Dunmore Lang community accounts for just over 0.5% of the university’s enrolment, four awards and two nominations was an excellent result.
Chancellor’s Award & Athlete of the Year
Piper Duck
These are the two highest awards given by Macquarie University and recognises Piper’s achievements as the Captain of the NSW Waratahs and youngest ever Captain of the Australian Wallaroos just a year after her international debut. At only 22 years of age Piper has become a pioneer of women’s rugby being one of the first semi-professional players after Rugby Australia introduced paid contracts for women in 2023.
Half Blue Shannon Spencer
The Half Blue Award is awarded for outstanding achievement in sport. Shannon received this award for her tennis.
Team of the Year
Amelia Hanson and Shannon Spencer (Women’s
Tennis)
Amelia Hanson and Shannon Spencer have had great success in representing Macquarie University at the National University Games. Amelia and Shannon first started playing together in preparation for the 2022 University Games in Perth, where their Women’s team brought home a bronze medal. They continued this success in 2023 bringing home a gold medal! Shannon and Amelia are now training for their third year together on Macquarie’s Women’s team and hope to go three for three on winning a podium position at the 2024 National Games being held in Canberra.
In addition to her sporting success, Amelia was also a member of the student leadership team as a 2023 Resident Adviser and in 2024, a member of the Senior Duty Team.
Nominated for Kim Guerin Leadership Award
Anna Smith (Alumna) and Shannon Spencer
Anna and Shannon were two of the three finalists but unfortunately missed out on the night.
2023 DLC Ball
The 2023 Annual Ball was a fantastic night filled with dancing, good food, awards and lots of fun.
Held at the Randwick Racecourse, we looked back on the highlights of the first half of the year and presented awards that acknowledged the students who play such a huge role contributing to our amazing community.
The live band was a very welcome surprise, and they had the whole College on the dance floor, singing and dancing the night away to our favourite tunes. The Ball is always such a special event in the Dunmore Lang College calendar, and we were so happy to see everyone have the best night celebrating friendships, connections and love for each other.
We would like to thank all the staff and students who attended and everyone who had a helping hand in making it possible. We loved putting this event together and look forward to many more joyful occasions with our College community.
Grace Lynch, Bathurst, Wiradjuri Country NSW & Lily Wilson, Molong, Wiradjuri Country NSW
“ The Ball is always such a special event in the Dunmore Lang College calendar, and we were so happy to see everyone have the best night celebrating friendships, connections and love for each other.”
The Unofficial Run Club DLC Team
“ The Unofficial Run Club is something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime.”
The Unofficial Run Club is, in the founders’ own words, a “weekly trek across the Harbour Bridge with friends and friends to be”. It started as a small group of friends and now equates to a weekly run attended by over 1000 people!
Thanks to Marcus Ryan and our very own DLC Alumnus Sam Moss, who first saw the club and decided to take part, DLC always represents a small percentage of the dedicated attendees.
The run is the perfect opportunity to exercise in a friendly environment, with the added
bonus of iconic views and a beautiful sunrise. Regardless of whether you come to run 6km for the first time, smash through the run club course twice, catch up with friends or, try to achieve a new PB, we all agree it is a lot of fun (at least once it’s over) and something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime.
DLC’s participation in the Unofficial Run Club has proved very successful and we look forward to another semester of early Friday morning alarms, kudos on Strava, post-run coffees and continuing to strengthen our DLC community!
Recharge ROOM
The 2022–2023 Australian and New Zealand Student Wellbeing Survey1 found that 1 in 5 students feel stressed daily. High stress levels negatively impact student mental health and can contribute to anxiety and depression. Restorative spaces like a recharge room can reduce stress and promote wellbeing for all students who need some time out.
What is a recharge room?
A recharge room is a space designed to support relaxation and mental wellbeing, where students can take a few minutes of downtime to zone out, relax, stretch, meditate or find some quiet. Relaxation looks different for each student and creating an inclusive space requires different tools which can help a range of students. Everything in the room has been designed to support a recharge. Puzzles, colouring pages, sensory toys and adjustable lighting provide a mental break for those who need it, while the thick floor pillows, comfy lounges, weighted pillows and blankets, and therapy pods can help students find their calm.
1 Studiosity & YouthInsight, 2022–2023 Australian and New Zealand Student Wellbeing Survey, (Report, 2023).
Exchange at the University of Bologna, Italy
Claudia Fair
Moss Vale, Gundungurra Country
Claudia is completing a Bachelor of Security Studies at Macquarie University but was fortunate to be selected to complete a semester exchange at the University of Bologna in Italy last semester.
I’m still pinching myself that I got to spend a semester abroad at the University of Bologna, Italy. Bologna was such an enriching place to go on exchange, the city was full of history and character, and the university offered political science units that will be invaluable to my security studies degree.
The University had an energetic vibe, there was a great mix of local and exchange students at the university, and amazing people I will remain friends with for life. I was particularly thankful for the other exchange students who were in the same position as me, living away from home with limited understanding of the Italian language. We supported each other to navigate our new environment.
I took full advantage of living in the heart of Europe and travelled to many different countries. A special highlight was ticking off one of my bucket list items — seeing the northern lights which were absolutely breathtaking and did not disappoint! I also got to catch up with an exchange student who lived at College in Semester One, so exciting to meet up with friends around the world!
Going on exchange was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is considering applying. I was nervous going into it, leaving everything I knew at home to move across the world was a big deal, but I grew a lot as a person, jumped at new opportunities and loved the experience!
“I was nervous going into it, leaving everything I knew at home to move across the world was a big deal, but I grew a lot as a person, jumped at new opportunities and loved the experience!
Native beehives make their home at DLC
As part of the College’s commitment to lowering our impact on the environment and supporting positive changes, we now have four native bee hives. Three hives were purchased and one, still in its original log, was a rescue by Macquarie University Property. Our bees are stingless and very small, looking more like flying ants than the bees people expect to see.
There are around 2,000 species of native bees around Australia, and many have been here for several thousands of years. Unlike the more familiar European bee, many native species are stingless, live in relatively small colonies, and only make a small amount of honey (some species don’t make any).
All bees are important pollinators, especially native bees which have evolved for tens of thousands of years alongside Australian native flora, which is why the College is planting additional native trees and flowers around the campus to support the hives.
Recently we split one of our hives with the help of beekeeper Jamie Twyman who previously worked at the College — the beautiful honeycomb on the front cover is from this exercise. Native hives only produce enough honey for the colony, which is especially important during the colder winter months. An extra bonus was the opportunity to taste the honey which was extraordinary — runnier with a more citrusy, tangy flavour.
We plan to double the number of hives over the next few years, doing our bit to foster a healthier and more sustainable local environment.
Blooming fantastic
“It has been amazing to have creative control over the garden beds — we’ve learnt so much and it’s been lovely watching this project literally grow from nothing.
Whilst there are twelve student-led committees at College, we are particularly proud of the Environment Committee who help to reduce our carbon footprint and are working towards a sustainable future. A part of this was reigniting the gardening club this year.
“It has been amazing to have creative control over the garden beds — we’ve learnt so much and it’s been lovely watching this project literally grow from nothing. We’ve worked on fixing the soil with compost, growing some herbs and veggies, fending off snails with coffee grounds (thank you to the kitchen staff!) and just recently we planted some flower seedlings! We can’t wait to see our work pay off with hopefully more produce next semester. Thank you to everyone who has helped us this semester and keep an eye on this space!”
Mik Kumar, Glenmore Park, Dharug Country & Mhairi Hammond, Rankin Park, Awabakal Country
Graduations
Nathan Astridge Bachelor of Marketing and Media
A sincere congratulations to all the graduating students in 2023 and 2024 to date who lived at Dunmore Lang College during their studies, we wish you every success in the future and look forward to seeing your next achievements!
Alicia Xerri Bachelor of Arts
Courtney Fyffe Bachelor of Clinical Science
Gabrielle Byrnes Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Nathan Astridge Bachelor of Marketing and Media
Kamden Walker Bachelor of Music
Graduations
Lauren Fisher Bachelor of Psychology
Veronica Wessell Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Benjamin Ridges Bachelor of Business Administration
Isabelle Harrison Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Patrick Harrison
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Yuma Okamoto Bachelor of Clinical Science Elli Kozicki Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Psychology
Sophie Cant Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
List of graduates
Omar Abdul Sathar
Bachelor of Human Sciences
Nathan Astridge
Bachelor of Marketing and Media
Holly Balcombe
Bachelor of Music
Bailey Beattie
Bachelor of Business Administration
Gemma Bolles Bachelor of Arts
Gabrielle Byrnes
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Sophie Cant
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Zoe Carroll
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Emma Chaplin
Bachelor of Commerce
Harry Clancy
Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Economics
Gabrielle Coles
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Samantha Colless
Bachelor of Laws
Jack Crofts
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Mea Crossingham
Bachelor of Security Studies
Diandra Francisca D Cruz
Bachelor of Commerce
Matthew Downing
Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Isabelle Ellerker
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
Eleanor English
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Lauren Fisher
Bachelor of Psychology
Kurtis Fraser
Bachelor of Information Technology
Maggie Fry
Bachelor of Security Studies
Courtney Fyffe
Bachelor of Clinical Science
Isabelle Harrison
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Patrick Harrison
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Amelia Hawgood
Bachelor of Science
Shakif Hossain
Bachelor of Commerce
Oscar Jones
Bachelor of Security Studies
Elli Kozicki
Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Psychology
Henry Lewis
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Bridie Martin
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Asha Murphy Bachelor of Psychology
Zak Murray Bachelor of Clinical Science
Laura Nash
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Yuma Okamoto
Bachelor of Clinical Science
Janaya Reynolds
Bachelor of Security Studies
Benjamin Ridges
Bachelor of Business Administration
Tole Roebig
Bachelor of Security Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Maddison Ruwoldt
Bachelor of Psychology
Alana Sargant
Bachelor of Arts — Psychology with the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Richmond Sear
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce
Dimitra Sfikas
Bachelor of Commerce
Diya Sham
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Ayla Tago Bachelor of Psychology
Brooke Tierney
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Sean Van Vuuren Bachelor of Psychology
Erin Walker
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Kamden Walker Bachelor of Music
Tanisha Wallace
Bachelor of Psychology
Thomas Walters Bachelor of Science
Veronica Wessell
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Cal Woods Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Alicia Xerri Bachelor of Arts
Benjamin Yates
Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
Lachlan Yates
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Security Studies
Long (Adrian) Yeung Bachelor of Psychology
Siddhant Sandeep Arote Master of Engineering Management
James Bainbridge Master of Research
Reece Bell
Master of Counter Terrorism and Master of Intelligence
Melinda Burke Master of Chiropractic
James du Preez Master of Research
Sally Hurst Master of Research
Thomas Reilly Master of Biotechnology
Akash Srivastava Master of International Business
Madelyne Stewardson Master of Research
Emma Jackson
Doctor of Philosophy
Amir Pasdar
Doctor of Philosophy
Ali Shimbar
Doctor of Philosophy
Brooke & Freya A Winning Equestrian Combination
Brooke Mance (Bunurong Country/ Mornington Peninsula VIC) is a Resident Adviser (RA) this year and is studying a Bachelor of Laws. On top of her busy university life, she is also competing at an international level in the equestrian sport of dressage. Brooke recently competed and ranked 159 in the world at the Under 25 Grand Prix CDI. Congratulations Brooke, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Mackenzie Dewsbury met up with Brooke to learn more about Brooke, Freya, and her international aspirations!
Can you explain dressage and what it entails?
Dressage is an equestrian sport that is competitive at Olympic level. Dressage in simpler terms is horse ballet and is all about perfectionism when performing required movements showcasing the harmony between horse and rider. My competition horse is Freya, and we work hard together all year round to achieve this perfectionism. Dressage involves a high level of skill and fitness from both the horse and rider to perform and it takes years of dedication to get to the pinnacle of the sport.
Tell us about Freya.
Freya is my chestnut mare and one of my competition horses. She is so incredibly special to me and has been a huge part of my dressage journey to Grand Prix (Olympic level dressage).
What has been your most recent success?
My most recent success would be competing in my first Under 25 Grand Prix at the Sydney CDI (International Dressage Event) in early May, which is one of the biggest competitions in Australia. I was so proud to even qualify for this event, let alone compete with some fantastic scores finishing with a world ranking of 159.
What did you enjoy most about the Grand Prix?
I loved the rewarding feeling of training a horse to international standards. Freya and I have been training to get to Grand Prix consistently over the past three years. We have four training sessions a week with my coach and then two by ourselves to consolidate what we have learnt, often away from home to expose ourselves to different atmospheres and be able to work and perform well under pressure. There has been so many ups and downs along the way, so I was just so immensely proud to see all our hard work paying off.
What is your next goal?
My next goal with Freya is to keep competing, improving, and learning at this level, as we have not perfected everything. I also aspire to take my new young horse, Santilas out to competitions, with the goal of taking him to compete in Germany when I have finished my degree in two years’ time to see how far I can go with him.
My biggest goal is to represent Australia at the Olympic Games and the World Equestrian Games. It is something I have always dreamed of and hope one day it becomes my reality!
Photos: James Abernethy (left), Amy-Sue Alston
Farewell and heartfelt thanks to Helen and Ron Yardley
Anyone who joined the College for an AGM, the Dorothy Knox Dinners, and other formal occasions over the past 28 years, will remember the familiar sight of Helen and Ron Yardley catching up with other Company Members and sharing their memories of Dunmore Lang College with students.
With sadness, we received their resignations as Company Members but are deeply grateful for almost thirty years of support and service. Helen was nominated by the Rev John Pender, who was Chair of the Board at the time, on the 19th of July 1996 citing Helen’s experience in tertiary education from Oxford University and the experiences and valuable insights she could bring to Dunmore Lang College. Ron was appointed sometime later and also provided valuable contributions to the College during his time.
Helen was a lecturer for 38 years in the English Department at Macquarie University and she also tutored at the College, imparting her love of literature to many students and graduates across the years.
It was always a pleasure to welcome Helen and Ron at our events and we wish them well for a long and happy retirement together.
National Leadership Forum
Empowering the next generation
Building leadership skills through our accredited leadership programme and student leadership roles is an important part of ensuring our community is safe, supportive, and always growing. In addition, we also sponsor student attendance at conferences such as the National Leadership Forum held in Canberra each year. The College has been supporting attendance for over fifteen years building up an NLF alumni across Australia and around the world. This year we are also sponsoring 2023 NLF graduate, Josh Riggien, to return as a peer mentor.
Last year the College sponsored four students — Ayva O’Meara, Josh Riggien, Kam Walker, and Yusuf Goss — all aspirational young leaders, who took the opportunity to spend time alongside Members of Parliament and business leaders, while they listened to and interacted with a wide range of inspirational speakers and different leadership models.
One of the key challenges at NLF is working in small groups, sharing your key experiences that have formed your values and the sense of who you are, and to extend this understanding by listening to the experiences of others. This deep engagement helps to clarify the participants’ personal values and to see the ways in which these drive their leadership approach and ethos. By sharing this journey with others, participants learn from each other broadening and enriching their bank of skills and experiences.
Josh Riggien
The Forum exists to provide the upcoming generation of leaders with a lens to explore what sits beneath their words and actions. It acts as a spark for meaningful interaction, encouraging discussion among young leaders to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and establish genuine bonds. The National Leadership Forum not only cultivates leadership skills but also cultivates a sense of community and belonging.
Yusuf Goss
The National Leadership Forum provided a safe, open environment that fostered strong and ethical leadership values. I left the forum a better man through considerate contemplation and collaboration with delegates from around the world. By actively engaging with the forum, I was able to take away a unique experience that reinforced my ideals of leadership.
“ The National Leadership Forum is for any young person who demonstrates leadership qualities, is in a current leadership position, is an up-and-coming leader, or is someone who wants to invest in their personal and professional development. It is also for those interested in developing leadership skills and capacity.”
Throughout the four days, they are challenged to explore how they can use authentic leadership to serve others in their lives. The focus on servant leadership based on clear values, compassion, and connection, resonates strongly with the Dunmore Lang College leadership programmes and community, and the College is enriched each year by the forum graduates as they return to their current and future leadership roles.
Kam Walker
The forum was honestly one of the most integral moments in my life. It was a huge opportunity and helped me realise what was important in my life, and what was not. It allowed me to reflect on myself on how far I’ve come in life, where I am now, and where I’m going, it let me tell my story to other people properly for the first time, it helped me to develop my own understanding of leadership, it exposed me to other people’s stories, and placed me in the perspective of other people’s journeys to reflect on my own and ultimately it gave me guidance to figure out the next step in life — to complete a second undergraduate degree and become a teacher. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.
Ayva O’Meara
The NLF isn’t about networking (although you meet some pretty amazing people) but it’s about forming genuine relationships and being a servant leader. You learn the strength in being open and vulnerable and within 4 days, you leave truly inspired and excited to tackle the next tasks and opportunities in your life. My biggest takeaway from attending the National Leadership forum would be to be authentic and to assume the relationships you want to have. This might sound a bit corny but being yourself inspires others to do the same and this is where true productivity happens.
“ The National Leadership Forum is different from other leadership programmes in that it brings together young leaders from across Australia and the Pacific to explore and expand their leadership through the lens of values, compassion and connection.”
NLF Website
Left to right: Yusuf Goss, Kam Walker, Josh Riggien, Ayva O’Meara
Meet Shannon Spencer SUPERSTAR SPORTING HIGHLIGHT
Where are you from?
Central Coast, Darkinjung Country.
What are you studying?
Bachelor of Planning.
What sport do you play?
Tennis. I compete in tournaments around Australia and Internationally.
How did you get into the sport?
My dad introduced tennis to me and my brother when I was 6 and we grew to love the sport!
Where is the best place you have ever played?
Aotearoa, New Zealand — the professional courts that overlooked amazing scenery.
What is your greatest tennis achievement?
Participating in the Australian Masters Tournament in 2023 and the junior Australian Open Qualifiers.
You are an Elite Sport Scholar for Macquarie University. What is your greatest Macquarie University Achievement?
Leading the team to gold at the 2023 University Nationals which also led to us being named “Team of the Year” by Macquarie University Sport and Campus Life.
What is up next for you?
I’m aiming to obtain a WTA ranking and break into the international pro circuit.
Congratulations Shannon!
Mel Beresford was a top 10 finalist in the UK undergraduate of the year awards. Mackenzie Dewsbury caught up with her to hear all about it.
Hey Mel! Tell us about you and your study
Hello! My name is Mel Beresford, and I study Economics and Management at the University of Bristol in the UK. For the third year of my degree, I studied abroad for a year at Macquarie University, and I moved into Dunmore Lang College in Semester Two, 2023.
Congratulations on being one of the top 10 finalists in the UK Undergraduate of the Year Awards, what did this entail?
The UK undergraduate of the year award was set up by Target Jobs from Group GTI to identify the top undergraduate students across the UK, and provides access to unique connections and exclusive internships, graduate positions, and job opportunities with global companies.
There were thirteen different categories, and I nominated for one that partnered with the Bank of New York Mellon. There were 5000 applicants in total, and there were numerous rounds in the application process, including an initial CV screening, cover letter and additional questions, maths tests, psychometric tests, verbal reasoning tests, situational-based tests and a final presentation. I reached the final round and was shortlisted as a Top 10 Finalist.
The final awards ceremony was held in Canary Wharf in London, which involved a networking drinks ceremony and three course meal with all the finalists as well as the top recruiters and employees from the partnership global companies.
What was the most memorable part of the experience?
Having the opportunity to meet top industry leaders, especially the Directors of the Bank of New York at an amazing venue is something I will never forget. The conversations and opportunity to ask them questions was truly memorable and I am very grateful to have been given this unique experience at such a young age.
You came on exchange to Macquarie University in 2023. How was your time at Dunmore Lang College?
My time at DLC helped me quickly transition to living in a different country and being immersed within the Australian student life. It provided me with a supportive environment to perform well in my studies, as well as easily make lifelong friends, whether that be other exchange students or Australian students. Some of my highlights include the Annual Ball, the Valedictory Celebration, the endless movie nights with my floor, being toured around the beaches and just simply the daily chats with many around the College. My stay at DLC was an incredibly enjoyable and fun few months, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone, particularly if you are just starting off your studies at Macquarie.
Do you have any advice for anyone in the same area of study as you?
The amazing thing about studying economics, management, business and mathematical related fields is that it opens a plethora of opportunities and industries within the job market. It gives you the correct business skills, which makes you an incredibly strong applicant when applying for jobs, whether that be in banking, finance, accounting or even an industry traditionally outside of the sector.
Whilst your academic success is really important, I believe it is just as vital that you attend extracurricular events and take up opportunities as early as you can. Don’t wait until after you graduate to apply for short courses, internships, networking events, conferences or even requesting to have a coffee with an industry professional. Apply, apply, apply, and a lot of the time, one opportunity you get will lead onto another opportunity, so always say yes!
Also, the interview process for the banking/finance and law worlds are particularly difficult and competitive, and it takes a lot of practice to perfect the interviews, so do not be disheartened if you get rejected at first, because the more you do, the better you will become. Eventually, you will land an offer if you stay determined and committed.
Finally, stay open minded! Very often you will end up in an area of business or career you did not initially expect, but you will fall into where suits you best, so trust the process!
What is your plan for the future and has this experience advanced or influenced this path?
I have just started my summer internship as a Transaction Banking Summer Analyst within the Trade and Treasury Solutions business line at Citi Bank. The internship lasts for 10 weeks and if I perform well, I will be offered a place on the full-time graduate analyst programme, which will begin after I graduate from my Bristol University degree in July 2025. Ultimately, I plan to climb up the ladder within the banking world, hopefully one day reaching a senior position, eventually making CEO!
Treasured exchange
Valedictory Celebration 2023
The Valedictory Celebration brought the College together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2023 Valedictorians and Student Leadership Teams.
Special guests including members of the DLC Board, Macquarie University staff and friends joined the College for an afternoon of acknowledgements, awards and canapes before heading into the city for a boat cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Congratulations to all our Valedictorians and Awards winners of 2023.
Dorothy Knox Bursaries
Heath Crossingham, Hanwood, Wiradjuri Country
Jake Gurney, Oxley Vale, Kamilaroi Country
Elly Rudd, Gemalla, Wiradjuri Country
Erica Wattus, Speers Point, Awabakal Country
Dr Hugh McCredie Sports Award
Georgia Griffiths, Tamworth, Kamilaroi Country
Marcus Ryan, Tamworth, Kamilaroi Country
Tutor of the Year
Hamish Wood, Sydney, Barramattigal Country
Margaret Saville Prize
Mackenzie Dewsbury, Narrabri, Kamilaroi Country
John Dunmore Lang Senior Scholar
Jade Bunt , Dubbo, Wiradjuri Country
Valedictorians
Nathan Astridge, Singapore
Bailey Beattie, Broken Hill, Wilyakali Country
Grace Beavis, East Maitland, Wonnarua Country
Jade Bunt , Dubbo, Wiradjuri Country
Emma Chaplin, Germany
Gabrielle Coles, Logan’s Crossing, Biripi Country
Charlie Cooper, Orange, Wiradjuri Country
Jack Crofts, Port Macquarie, Biripi Country
Ellie English, Tamworth, Kamilaroi Country
Lauren Fisher, Broken Hill, Wilyakali Country
Rosie Flatau, Orange, Wiradjuri Country
Maggie Fry, Benerembah, Wiradjuri Country
Lily Gibson, Enoggera, Turrbal Country
Robbie Kamper, Charlton, Wiradjuri Country
Elli Kozicki, Megalong Valley, Gundungurra Country
Henry Lewis, Bowral, Dharawal Country
Ashley Martin, Canada
Bridie Martin, Moore Creek, Kamilaroi Country
Katy McLeod, Taree, Biripi Country
Claudia Minter, Maitland, Wonnarua Country
Asha Murphy, Wagga Wagga, Wiradjuri Country
Yuma Okamoto, Japan
Janaya Reynolds, Pottsville, Bundjalung Country
Alex Russell, Newington, Gadigal Country
Diya Sham, India
Brooke Tierney, Wilberforce, Dharug Country
Erin Walker, Tamworth, Kamilaroi Country
Kamden Walker, Scotts Head, Gumbaynggirr Country
Veronica Wessell, Lithgow, Wiradjuri Country
Daniel Westwood is from Brighton in the UK, where he studies at The University of York. He has been on a one-year exchange programme at Macquarie University and staying at Dunmore Lang College. We spoke with him as he was getting ready to head home.
What are you studying and how did it bring you here?
The official title is “Economics and Finance with a year abroad” as this year added an extra year of study so that my three-year degree became four years.
Why did you choose Australia?
I was looking for somewhere new but also English-speaking so that the transition wouldn’t be too hard, and I could concentrate on getting to know people.
I wanted to live in Dunmore Lang College so I chose Macquarie University. I looked at other universities, but they were mainly offering share houses or apartments and I was looking for the ease of all-inclusive option.
The straightforward meal options were a definite selling point and the 3D tours on the website helped me see where I would be living and what everything looked like. Both made me feel extra comfortable about my decision to come and study for a year.
How did you find studying at Macquarie University?
It was really good — I liked the campus environment, and I enjoyed the opportunity to study different units which will supplement my degree. The degree structure and assessment were different to what I was used to especially the ongoing assessment instead of 100% end of semester exams, but I just followed everyone else’s lead and it worked well.
What was it like living at Dunmore Lang College?
Absolutely fantastic — it was a readymade community that was so accepting straight away and made the transition very easy.
It wasn’t scary at all, which to me says a lot about the College staff and students — there was absolutely nothing to worry about and everything I needed was provided. I never felt like anything was impossible and the staff were always available and helpful including when I needed to make last minute changes. I didn’t even need to access Student Connect as there was a community of 250 other students who could help me with all my university related questions.
I arrived at mid-year, so we had 2.0’Week. It was an excellent way to meet the other new students, find my way around the College, Macquarie University and, Sydney in a smaller group before everyone arrived back from holidays.
I have loved College life, both the big events with everyone getting involved and the smaller communal areas such as the Tutor Flats that were welcoming and very easy to just walk past and join in with a group of people.
The bigger events have been a definite plus — spending an evening cruising Sydney harbour with people you know is something you just wouldn’t get in a share house. Encapsulates the feeling of belonging.
The food is really decent with lots of variety and options — everyone loves the kitchen staff. I have cooked for myself before, so I know what it takes, but if you haven’t, people often neglect the time involved in shopping, preparing, and cleaning up — it really was so convenient having everything ready for us.
A huge benefit was only paying for what I needed. This meant I was able to go home over Christmas as I wasn’t paying for a room that I wasn’t using.
Value for money is important and an important part of that value is having somewhere to live that you know is safe and has support systems available for you whenever you need them.
I remember reading there was a psychologist available for students and while I didn’t need to access them, it was well thought out from the College’s perspective for students who needed some extra help.
The best part has been making lifelong friends and a number of them have made plans to visit me this year, including two who are joining my family for Christmas.
For exchange students Dunmore Lang College is a one stop shop for everything you could possibly imagine for your time abroad and I would recommend DLC to any exchange or international student.
From York to Sydney Daniel’s year at DLC
“ Value for money is important and an important part of that value is having somewhere to live that you know is safe and has support systems available for you whenever you need them.”
Our kitchen rules!
Baking, cooking, re-heating or late-night snacks… there’s a kitchenette for that!
At the end of last year, we stripped back the original 1972 kitchenette spaces and installed new induction cooktops, convection microwaves, dishwashers, large fridge/freezers and redesigned it to have a warm, modern feel including a space to sit while the food magic happens.
Take a look at the before and after pictures — what a transformation!
Thanks especially to the students who provided feedback on the initial design work and to the team at Maxam & Co for another stellar renovation job at the College.
Before
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alumni success
Some highlights of the College’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alumni, congratulations on all your achievements!
Jesse Slok (Gamilaraay)
Resident 2013–17
Bachelor of Commerce
Jesse recently returned to the College to speak at our 2024 Commencement Dinner. Jesse’s career post university has encompassed extending his Business degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship from Macquarie University with studies at the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship and several key roles with KPMG. He is also the Founder of the Bawurra Foundation, now in its tenth year. www.bawurra.org
Nidala Barker (Djugun and Jabirr-Jabirr)
Resident 2013–16
Bachelor of Social Policy and Political Economy
Master of Sustainability
Nidala left the College in 2016 and went on to complete postgraduate qualifications in sustainability at the University of Sydney. Nidala is an acclaimed singer and songwriter (nidalamusic.com) and over the past few years built her own ‘tiny house’ from the ground up where she currently resides. Nidala lives each day respecting and looking after country, she walks the walk and is a role model for future generations.
Taylor-Jai McAlister (Wiradjuri)
Resident 2016–19
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with a Bachelor of Human Sciences
Master of Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (current)
As a growing academic, Taylor-Jai’s research interests include race philosophy and explores Aboriginal cultural identity as a protective factor for social and emotional wellbeing. Taylor-Jai has recently published a paper entitled “The interactive effects of Indigenous identity and lateral violence on youth adjustment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children” in the Australian Journal of Psychology and a chapter in the book “Philosophies of Adoption: Perspectives and Reflections”. Congratulations Taylor-Jai!
Tetei Bakic (Bindal, Kaanju and Juru Nations; Torres Strait Islander of Mer & Erub Islands)
Resident 2015–19 and Resident Adviser
Bachelor of Arts — Psychology with Bachelor of Human Sciences
Master of Research — Indigenous Studies (current)
Congratulations to Tetei who contributed a chapter in the book ‘Growing up Torres Strait Islander in Australia’. Tetei interviewed and shared some of the history of her family for this chapter, providing invaluable insights about what it was like for her grandfather as a young Torres Strait Islander on the mainland.
If you have a good news story to share about DLC Alumni please contact Emily on dean@dlc.nsw.edu.au
Scott & Olivia Atkins Graduating three decades apart
At this year’s graduation ceremonies, Scott Atkins Alumnus and immediate past Chair of the Dunmore Lang College Board, was the Occasional Speaker at the Law Ceremony where, thirty years after his own graduation, his daughter Olivia was graduating.
Left to right: Dr Alasdair Murrie-West, Ms Lara Bishkov, Ms Olivia Atkins, Mr Scott Atkins and Ms Emily Sutton (Dean of Students)
Dunmore Lang College was unusually well represented with Pro Chancellor Nick Mansfield whose father Prof. Bruce Mansfield was a foundation member of the inaugural College Board presiding, Dr Alasdair Murrie-West, Principal, Ms Emily Sutton, Dean of Students, as well as Dr Sonya Willis, Board Member, participating in the Academic Procession as well as Scott’s partner and Olivia’s mum Lara Bishkov, a College Alumna in the audience.
A summary of Scott’s speech follows with the full text available on our website.
Almost 30 years to the day, I sat in exactly your place, ready to graduate with a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws, inadvertently wearing my mortarboard backwards.
A boy from Newcastle and the first in my family to graduate from university, I left this place with a testamur, a cherished family photograph, and the greatest gift of all, which you will take as well today. And that’s opportunity.
The bedrock of your success will, I hope, be underpinned by service and leadership. Or to put it another way, leadership through service. For several years, I worked in Nauru and Myanmar where I had the opportunity to restructure their legal frameworks to better protect their citizens financially and give them the best chance to succeed. In short, we wrote laws to help them thrive.
That’s what I mean when I speak about leadership through service; serving others, whether it’s a country, a client, or a colleague. It provides a differentiating opportunity for you to demonstrate your capacity to contribute and to lead.
In Myanmar, the law was officially adopted in 2020 but just one year later, the Burmese military again seized power in a coup d’etat, bringing our work to an end, but our law remains in force.
The military also arrested the country’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Professor Sean Turnell, Honorary Professor of Economics at Macquarie University. Sean has worked tirelessly on bolster economic reforms and growth and his emotionally moving book titled An Unlikely Prisoner: How an Eternal Optimist Found Hope in Myanmar’s Most Notorious Jail, reveals a man of immense courage, committed to service and leadership and I highly recommend it to you.
So, I encourage you to think about the way your service to others can become an enabler for your leadership.
The next is to encourage you to pursue your North Star. To have a North Star is to define a sense of purpose; to have an anchor point, as the world changes around you. One that will help you make informed decisions today about what you are seeking to achieve.
The third element is curiosity and to relentlessly ask questions. I’ve not seen anything more effective to spur learning and the exchange of ideas, to fuel innovation, and to build rapport and trust, than curiosity.
Did I imagine any of this 30 years ago as I sat where you are today? Absolutely not. I had my mortar board on backwards.
And finally, take time to celebrate. Your accomplishments as graduates of Macquarie University are to be applauded and celebrated. I extend my heartiest congratulations to each and every graduate. I’m certainly celebrating later today, as my eldest daughter, Olivia, is sitting somewhere in front of me and I can’t wait to see her cross the stage and doff her cap.
I wish you every success as you leave here today. Be bold, be fearless, and stay curious.
Scott Atkins
BEc LLB Macq. LLM USyd Chair, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia; Global Co-Head Restructuring NRF; Immediate Past President INSOL International; Fellow Australian Academy of Law; Alumnus and member of the Board for 24 years, including 14 as Chair.
Dr Alasdair Murrie-West and Scott Atkins
Snapshots of College life from the last 12 months.
