2024 Alumnae Awards Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the following winners of the 2024 Women's College Alumnae Awards, honoured at our Academic Dinner & Alumnae Awards on Thursday 7 March: Dr Leonora Risse - Alumna of the Year Dr Kay Strom - Community Alumna Award Nikki Parkinson - Inspirational Alumna Award Anna McDougall - Young Alumna Award And a big shoutout to the other finalists! With seven incredible women in contention, the [...]
110 Alumnae Stories | Watch now
We are delighted to release the first episode of the 110 Alumnae Stories legacy project. Ten engaging episodes, each focusing on different themes of our College’s history, culture and cherished traditions, will be released monthly throughout 2024. Click here to watch the first episode and explore how the power of giving back within The Women’s College community is making a difference. 110 Alumnae Stories celebrates the College’s milestone 110th [...]
2024 Alumnae Awards Finalists Announced
We are thrilled to announce the distinguished finalists for the 2024 Women’s College Alumnae Awards. These remarkable women epitomise excellence across a spectrum of fields, including business, economics, education, engineering, event management, law, and medicine. Their contributions have not only enriched their communities but have also left a lasting impact on the world. Our annual Alumnae Awards honour the outstanding achievements of our alumnae, from those who are experienced [...]
Congratulations, Barbara Page-Hanify OAM
The Women’s College congratulates alumna Barbara Page-Hanify (1951 – 1953), who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on 26 January 2024. Barbara was the first woman in Australia to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) at The University of Queensland, and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to people with intellectual disability. [...]
Congratulations, Peta Jamieson OAM
The Women’s College congratulates alumna @Peta Jamieson (1989 – 1991), who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on 26 January 2024. Peta is Chair of The Board Of Directors at Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, and Director at Gladstone Ports Corp. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to community health, and to business. [...]
Join our podcast!
Join our podcast! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a Women’s College podcast series, Voices of Influence, produced by Tess Feller, 2024 Communications Representative. We extend an invitation for you to be a vital part of this upcoming podcast series. Your unique journey and expertise are the cornerstone of our College’s legacy, and we believe your narrative has the power to inspire and empower young women through meaningful [...]
Announcement of Marie Myers Scholarship
Marie Myers Scholarship The Women’s College is delighted to announce the availability of the Marie Myers Scholarship. This scholarship is part of the UQ Residential Scholarships Scheme, and was established in 2023 by Marie Myers (alumna 1984 – 1985) under the UQ Create Change Scholarship Match initiative. This scholarship will support students experiencing financial hardship to offset their residential fees at The Women's College. In an interview published in [...]
Join the Sisterhood of the Travelling Mary Wooza
Join the Sisterhood of the Travelling Mary Wooza Have you been following Mary Wooza's journey? She's been to Uluru in the NT, Italy and regional Queensland. Follow her journey at her Instagram profile, @Wooza_World (Note: you don't need an Instagram account to see her profile.) This is all part of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Mary Wooza, in celebration of the College’s 110th Anniversary in 2024! We invite alumnae [...]