For the first time in 52 years, Emmanuel College won the Inter-College Council (ICC) Old Collegians’ trophy overall – an extraordinary achievement from our male athletes given 1972 was the last year Emmanuel took home the title. Our male athletes won four premierships over the year, in volleyball, basketball, AFL and athletics, and performed strongly...Read More
Elspeth Sutherland, a beloved figure at Emmanuel College, passed away recently. Her significant contributions to the college’s cultural life have left an enduring legacy. Elspeth’s musical journey at Emmanuel College began in the 1980s. In response to the implementation of the Choralfest, Elspeth took the initiative to establish the Emmanuel College Choir. Under her guidance,...Read More
The Bannockburn Dinner is a cherished tradition at Emmanuel College, honouring the longstanding relationship between the College and the Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland. This year we celebrated 40 years of hosting Bannockburn Dinner (with the Bannockburn Bursary established in 1969) in a special marquee in the quad, inviting alumni back to campus,...Read More
The recipients of our inaugural Alumni Excellence Awards have been announced! The Awards recognise the remarkable achievements of our alumni community and serve as a platform to honour, celebrate and showcase the contributions of outstanding alumni through their professional careers and/or personal endeavours.  Congratulations to Associate Professor Alex Forrest AO (EMC 1974-1978) who has been...Read More
Written by 2nd Year Resident & Wing leader Jack Thatcher If service is beneath you; leadership is beyond you. The concept of leadership has been heralded throughout history, often associated with a particular and limited set of skills and qualities that define an effective and successful leader. Leadership is also frequently conflated with notions of...Read More
Written by Director of Wellbeing Louise Hallo The Emmanuel Community is the heart of our College. It is often considered our greatest strength, our unassuming superpower. When you experience it (and for the majority of our community they do) it stays with you for life. But how do we ensure that all our students get...Read More
B.A. (Asia Pacific Studies) LL.B. (EMC 1995 – 1996) 12/12/1977 – 29/03/2024 We farewell former Emmanuel College alumnus and renowned Brisbane criminal defence lawyer James Benjamin, who tragically lost his battle with cancer on 29 March 2024, aged 46 years. James Philip Benjamin was born in Brisbane but spent most of his childhood in Kingaroy. ...Read More
Written by Dean of Admissions and Career Development, Bre Ramsay-Orr Emmanuel College provides many opportunities for students to consider their career choices post university. Our very own Careers Expo is a bridge to the future for many of our students, marking a significant milestone in the journey of aspiring professionals. As the organiser of this...Read More
Over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate residents enjoyed the annual Academic Awards Dinners on Thursday 7 March 2024 which was held to recognise the outstanding academic results of our students. Professor Bruce Abernethy AM, first class Honours graduate and university medallist from the University of Queensland, PhD graduate from the University of Otago, International Fellow of...Read More