The King’s College community mourns the passing of our oldest Old Collegian, Emeritus Professor Malcolm Whyte AO. Malcolm Whyte (King’s 1938–1942, 1944), who served as the King’s College Student Club President in 1942, embodied the enduring spirit of an Old Collegian. A distinguished graduate in medicine, he was awarded the University Medal in 1944 and…
An exceptionally generous donation from Dr Ian Runge and Mrs Sue Runge will create the Runge Scholarships with the purpose of helping to “make King’s available to all”. Dr Ian Runge (King’s 1970-73) is a Fellow of King’s College and Chair of the College’s Board of Fellows. He is an engineer and economist…
King’s College warmly invites prospective students and families to visit us during UQ Open Day on Sunday 2 August 2026. Situated on The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus, King’s College offers students more than just a place to live. It is a welcoming residential community where students are supported to thrive academically, socially and…
Henry’s parents, Alison and Peter Jennings, unveiling the Henry Jennings memorial plaque. Friends of Henry’s Long Lunch are invited to support this year’s event by contributing prizes, experiences, services or raffle items to help continue the legacy of Henry Jennings. The Henry Jennings Scholarship was established by Henry’s parents, Alison and Peter Jennings, together with…
King’s College celebrated an extraordinary day on the water at the recent Inter-Collegiate (ICC) Rowing Regatta, claiming both the men’s and women’s overall championships. The achievement was a showcase of the dedication, discipline, and commitment of the King’s College Boat Club; whose crews delivered outstanding performances across the entire season. From the opening races…
On 19 May, we gathered for the launch of Dr Peter Mauch’s (King’s 1993 – 1998) acclaimed new book, Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan’s Most Controversial World War II General. The evening was a celebration not only of scholarship, but also of the remarkable achievements of one of King’s College’s distinguished Old…
King’s College has appointed two highly experienced university college deputy heads, Natalie Smith and Tony Walters, as joint interim Deputy Heads of College following the appointment of Andrew Eunson as Head of Cromwell College. The Deputy Head of King’s College works closely with students and student leaders, as well as staff colleagues, to ensure the…
King’s College warmly congratulates Andrew Eunson on his appointment as the next CEO of Cromwell College. Head of College, Dr Don Markwell AM, congratulated Andrew on this significant appointment, and thanked him for his tireless contribution to the King’s College community, and for his exceptional dedication and impact. “Andrew has brought remarkable energy, creativity and…
We are pleased to invite you to a special evening at King’s College to celebrate the publication of a significant new work by one of our own. Dr Peter Mauch (King’s 1993–1998), an acclaimed historian of modern Japan and lecturer in Asian History at Western Sydney University, has recently published Tojo: The Rise and Fall of…
In recent years, leading colleges around Australia have undertaken regular independent cultural reviews every few years to try to ensure that their college cultures remain healthy, and to identify and remedy any issues of concern. In 2023, King’s College commissioned independent experts to review the College’s culture, and has actively implemented their recommendations. Now, three…
