Formal Hall welcomes Chris Garnaut for address on character, resilience and vocation

March 25th, 2026

On Thursday, 19 March, students, staff and guests gathered in the Grand Hall for Formal Hall, where Australian investment leader Chris Garnaut delivered an address encouraging students to pursue lives marked by purpose, discipline and service to others. Drawing on his own experiences, including a childhood marked by early family loss, Garnaut emphasised resilience and […]

Led by the Spirit: Students Gather for Annual Retreat

March 20th, 2026

As Week 3 of Semester 1 drew to a close, students were given the opportunity to step away from lectures, tutorials and the rhythm of campus life for a weekend of prayer, recollection and spiritual development. The Campion College student retreat saw 60 students make their way to Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, replacing suburbs with […]

Campion College Celebrates First Formal Hall of 2026

March 11th, 2026

Students, faculty and staff gathered last Thursday evening for the first Formal Hall of the semester, continuing one of Campion College’s most distinctive academic traditions: a shared meal shaped by ritual, conversation, and reflection. Following drinks in the courtyard, the community assembled in the Grand Hall for grace and dinner, before hearing from Campion College […]

Alumni and Students Gather for Cocktail Night

February 27th, 2026

On Thursday 26 February, Campion College opened its doors to alumni once again, bringing past and present students together for the Alumni and Student Cocktail Night. The evening began with an engaging alumni panel featuring Kieran Jackson (Class of 2008), Molly Doran (Class of 2025), Michael O’Donovan (Class of 2016), and Fenelle McLaurin (Class of […]

Matriculation Ceremony Marks the Beginning of the 2026 Academic Year

February 24th, 2026

Campion College formally welcomed its newest students on Monday 23 February, marking the official beginning of the 2026 academic year. Students gathered with their families and friends for Holy Mass and the traditional matriculation proceedings,  signalling their entry into the academic and communal life of the College. In his address, President Dr Paul Morrissey reflected […]

O-Week 2026: A Warm Welcome to Our New Students

February 21st, 2026

Campion College’s 2026 Orientation Week has come to a close, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our incoming students. The week began with a relaxed welcome BBQ, giving students the chance to meet one another, along with faculty, staff and residential leaders, in an informal setting. From there, a series of orientation sessions […]

A Night of Legacy and Laughter at 2025 Réveillon

November 21st, 2025

Campion College marked the close of the academic year with its annual Réveillon Dinner on Thursday 20 November, gathering students, staff, and guests for an evening celebrating community, leadership, and the achievements of 2025. The night included the presentation of several awards, with Paul Kennedy announcing the Frank Sheed Prizes and Bernard Kirkpatrick presenting the […]

Lord Hintze Conference Room Unveiled at Formal Hall

November 10th, 2025

Campion College welcomed Lord Michael Hintze AM, Kt., GCSG as guest speaker for the final Formal Hall of the Michaelmas Term on Thursday evening, where he delivered a powerful address on the enduring importance of faith, formation and moral courage in the modern world. The evening also marked a special occasion for the College community […]

Campion Theatre Society Shines in ‘You Never Can Tell’

October 26th, 2025

The Campion Theatre Society delighted audiences with its recent production of You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw, performed on 18–19 October 2025. Directed by second-year Caleb Smith, the witty and fast-paced play transported viewers to an English seaside town at the turn of the twentieth century, where the eccentric Clandon family’s tangled past […]

Dr Philippa Martyr Urges Young Catholics to Step Beyond the “Catho-Sphere”

October 24th, 2025

At Campion College’s Formal Hall on Thursday evening, guest speaker Dr Philippa Martyr delivered a compelling and humorous reflection on what it means for young Catholics to live their faith authentically in the modern world. Drawing from her own experience as a university lecturer and writer, Dr Martyr described the “Catho-sphere” – her term for […]