Amplify your potential and bring learning to life
The academic program at Ormond is based on the belief that ideas matter. Students who engage in a broad range of intellectual activities not only do better at University but are better equipped for their lives and careers beyond study.
From extra tutorials to forums, events and broader learning experiences, Ormond students have access to endless opportunities to advance their studies and careers.
Our extensive tutorial program is supported by experienced tutors who are practicing professionals, university lecturers and early career graduates. We offer over 150 tutorials a week which allow you to explore your Uni classes in depth, and our dedicated team of tutors and academic advisors are available during the day to give students a hand with their studies. Our staff are passionate about their discipline, interested in students and always keen to discuss ideas beyond the formal learning events.
In addition to tutorials, students can arrange one-on-one meetings with tutors and academic advisors to work through any challenging aspects of their studies, as well as careers and course advice.
The college hosts a number of subject related events where students can meet practicing professionals from a range of different industries.
Students can entertain their keen interests in current affairs with access to key public policy, social and political leaders so they can hear from decision makers and discuss the issues directly. We also run a number of highly successful cross disciplinary forums that enrich the students culturally and professionally. They include poetry, philosophy, science and economics.
Summer intensive deep diving into Plato’s Republic
The Lodge opened in 2018 as a place for music and creative arts activities. Led by Musician in Residence, eminent pianist Stephen McIntyre and a staff/student committee, the Lodge provides spaces for music performance, practice rooms, design spaces and visual arts.
Ormond hosts many eminent scholars from both Australia and overseas. Where possible, students are invited to meet with visitors to discuss their ideas and gain insights into the world of academic research and careers.
A weekly student-led group conversation about a topical social, political or ethical issue.
Fridays @ 1: a student-led robust conversation about topical political and social issues.
A weekly student-led group forum to discuss topical or historical scientific discoveries.
Weekly Science Symposium: a packed house to hear from Nobel Laureate, Peter Doherty
Every year, students have the opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes of Australian policy-making and politics with our Budget Week tour. This is a unique perspective into the inner workings of one of the pinnacle moments in the parliamentary calendar.
Each year, an editorial committee of Ormond students produces Ormond Papers, a published journal which contains academic and creative work from Ormond students, staff and alumni.
Annual Garma trip
We facilitate a range of cross-cultural experiences including the Garma Festival, an excursion to the Bawaka homeland, the summer school at the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, and more.
In conversation with Peter Doherty
Our students and staff had the privilege of hearing from Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, who provided some reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic, and the world today.
Ormond Innovation Challenge
Teams of students put into practice their learned innovative, creative and critical thinking skills, to tackle some of the real challenges facing the higher education sector today.
Shakespearean Tragedies Series
Students joined Vice Master Rob Leach for a weekly discussion of Shakespeare’s tragedies – dress ups included!
Dr. Anne Bourke
Director of Learning
Dr. Jeslyn Lim
Associate Director of Learning
Michael Patterson
Leading Tutor (Science)
Learning Programs Manager
Anne Byrne
Learning and Teaching Associate
Ishita Akhter
Leading Tutor (Engineering and Computing)
James Brown
Leading Tutor (Academic Advising)
Bryan Cooke
Leading Tutor (Philosophy)
Dr. Anna Hooper
Leading Tutor (Design)
Dr. Emma Hoskins
Leading Tutor (Anthropology and Sociology)
Dr. Meena Iyer
Leading Tutor (Biomedicine)
Tiane Ryman
Leading Tutor (Commerce)
Dr. Emily Hulme-Kozey
Seymour Reader in Classics
Stephanie Guest
GEM Scott Fellow
Sandy Cran
Careers Counsellor
Library Staff
Therese Robin
Head of Library and Information Services
Hala Zabakly
Librarian
Dr. Jo Allan
Librarian
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