Our Semester Two Academic Dinner was held on Tuesday 15 August and recognized the outstanding academic first semester results of our students.
Dr. Julia Playford, the Executive Director from the Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage, at the Department of Environment and Science, was our guest speaker. With a B Science (Hons) from the University of Western Australia and a PhD from ANU, Dr. Playford has had an impressive academic journey. She joined UQ as a lecturer before dedicating the past 23 years to roles in Environmental Monitoring, Conservation and Biodiversity, and Science Development policies. Dr. Playford delivered an engaging and informative talk, sharing her experiences as an academic, discussing career choices, and emphasizing the importance of STEM in education.
Academic results were once again very pleasing in Semester One, with the College Grade Point Average being 5.23. Ten students were recognized for achieving a perfect GPA of 7.00 over a full course load in Semester One this year. In total, there were 73 students who received a GPA of 6.00 or better and 160 students who received a GPA of 5.00 or better in Semester One 2023. Top Han took out the D.C Gale Award for the corridor with the highest average GPA (5.73).
Several bursary prizes were awarded on the night and the following students are to be congratulated on their exceptional academic achievements.
The Gunston Award – awarded to the first-year student with the highest GPA in Semester One
Lisa Grobler Thomas, Scott-Newman and Georgia Worrad (all GPA’s of 7.00)
The Governor’s Prize – is awarded to the student who achieves the highest GPA over three consecutive semesters in the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences.
Claire Buchanan
Old Collegians’ Prize – is awarded to a student who gains academic distinction in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology over three semesters.
Hamish McDougall
VE Hancock Memorial Prize – is awarded to the student in the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law who achieves the highest GPA over three consecutive semesters.
Kelland McNall
Edwin Hobart Lockley Prize – is awarded to a student who has consistently achieved distinguished results in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science.
Kathleen Doherty
The Yvonne Rogers Memorial Prize – is awarded to a second-year student who achieves the greatest improvement on the basis of their results in their first year of studies, across a full load of courses.
Jade O’Grady
Cromwell College Foundation Scholarship – is awarded for “exceptional performance in any field” over 5 consecutive semesters of study.
Alexander Bennetts and Liam Newlands
Book prizes were also presented to the following students:
Summa Cum Laude (GPA 7.00)
| Alexander | Bennetts | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Luke | Bindon | B Mathematics/ B Computer Science |
| Claire | Buchanan | B Pharmacy (Hons) |
| Maarten | Dekeyser | B Engineering (Hons)/ B Mathematics |
| Lisa | Grobler | B Design / B Engineering (Hons) |
| Brynn | Mackie | B Biomedical Science / B Mathematics |
| Hamish | McDougall | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Jack | Morrow | B Mathematics/ B Science |
| Thomas | Scott-Newman | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Georgia | Worrad | B Business Management |
Magna Cum Laude (GPA 6.5 – 6.99)
| Luke | Carroll | B Music (Hons)/B Science |
| Soraya | Comley | B Speech Pathology (Hons) |
| Jessica | Craig | B Design/B Urban Development (Hons) |
| Laura | Cross | B Psychological Science (Hons) |
| Briana | Dorrough | B Dental Science (Hons) |
| Harry | Evans | B Adv. Fin. Econ. (Hons) |
| Ariana | Fellingham | B Biomedical Science |
| Adam | Fittler | B Engineering (Hons) |
| Georgia | Gream | B Exer and Nutri Science |
| Niall | Hickey | B Biomedical Science |
| Elizabeth | Hill | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Sahara | McCarthy | B Creative Industries/ B Laws (Hons) |
| Max | McClymont | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Kelland | McNall | B Business / B Data Science |
| Lauren | Miller | B Psychological Science (Hons) |
| Caleb | Murphy | B Engineering (Hons) |
| Liam | Newlands | B Engineering (Hons) /B Science |
| Jade | O’Grady | B Science |
| Yasmin | Sparks | B Economics/B Laws (Hons) |
| David | Wang | B Engineering (Hons) |
| James | Wei | B Adv. Fin. Econ. (Hons) |
Cum Laude (GPA 6.00 – 6.49)
| Damian | Bellew | B Engineering (Hons) |
| James | Bourne | B Advanced Business (Hons) |
| Joshua | Buenen | B Engineering (Hons) /M Engineering |
| Charli | Cameron | B Design |
| Heath | Coggan | B Bus Man. /B Communication |
| Amy | Cummins | B Exercise Sport Sciences Hons |
| Keeley | Dart | B Science |
| Kathleen | Doherty | B Arts |
| Annie | Dredge | B Health Sciences |
| Phoebe | Efstathis | B Bus Man/B Arts |
| Daniel | Einhorn | B Science |
| Toby | Falzon | B Information Technology |
| Rosemary | Forsyth | B Engineering (Hons)/M Engineering |
| Maisie | Gillespie | B Science/B Arts |
| Sahara | Gobius | B Advanced Science (Hons) |
| Sam | Goldsmith | B Film and Screen Media Production |
| Liam | Hamley | B Engineering (Hons)/B Mathematics |
| Anna | Henderson | B Mathematics/B Commerce |
| Rohan | Hickey | B Biomedical Science |
| Sophie | Humbert | B Communication |
| Zac | Kienzle | B Adv. Fin. Econ (Hons) |
| Eloise | Lawrie | B Health Sciences |
| Samara | McLean | B Psychological Science (Hons) |
| Sarah | McMaster | B Fine Arts |
| Xander | Minzenmay | B Advanced Business (Hons) |
| Laura | Morris | B Advanced Humanities (Hons) |
| Emma | Parton | B Speech Pathology (Hons) |
| Hollie | Philippi | B Arts/B Laws (Hons) |
| Ella | Poulus | B Science/B Arts |
| Genevieve | Poulus | B Arts |
| Henry | Riley | B Business / B Design |
| Lily | Roopnarinesingh | B Health Sciences |
| Ella | Seaniger | B Education (Primary) |
| Stacie Anne | Selby | B Physiotherapy (Hons) |
| Catherine | Smit | B Communication/B Arts |
| Tully | Smith | B Nursing |
| Thomas | Stapleton | B Medical Sonography |
| Julian | Steyn | B Engineering (Hons) /B Mathematics |
| Georgia | Verdon | B Paramedicine |
| Matthew | Wang | B Biomedical Science |
Sincere thanks to the Board members who gave their time to attend the Academic Dinner in support of the students, staff and the college. Cromwell College also remains indebted to the many generous benefactors who donate awards and prizes to the students.
