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March 2019

On privilege

Speech by Associate Professor Rain Liivoja, TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland at the Emmanuel College Academic Awards, 14 March 2019 We meet today on the lands of the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, who have loved and nurtured this land for millennia. They have performed here age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and...
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IWD 2019: Balance for Better

by Connie Short, Communications Intern Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter. This week marks the 108th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance among all. Representing Emmanuel College at the UN Women Australia’s Brisbane International Women’s...
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Working towards a future career

As Emmanuel College students progress through their university degrees and start considering their future careers, work experience and internships become increasingly important. One of the advantages of college life is being able to tap into professional relationships and connections throughout the broader community. Emmanuel College Students’ Club Vice President Catherine Gerrard is studying mechanical and...
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Rev. Alex Pittaway: The beloved community

Emmanuel College is pleased to announce that Rev. Alex Pittaway has been appointed as chaplain. Alex is affiliated with the Uniting Church and his appointment to Emmanuel was facilitated by the Queensland Synod. Council Chairman Stephen Howell said, “We welcome Alex to Emmanuel. He has started working with the students and will be a valuable contribution...
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