Congratulations to 2nd-year Cromwell student, Rohan Hickey, who achieved two podium finishes in the Australian Age Group Triathlon Championships, held in Townsville, over the weekend. Rohan placed 3rd in his age group, in both the aquathlon (1km swim, 5km run) and sprint duathlon (5km run, 20km
Solo Pilot, Lachie Smart Inspires Cromwellians
Cromwell students and staff were privileged to have Lachie Smart speak at our August Formal Dinner. At just 18 years of age, Lachie became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, in a single-engine aircraft. With the mission named Wings Around the World, Lachie set out to prove to other
Cromwell Celebrates Student Diversity
Principal Simon Armstrong and his wife Kylie hosted an evening for Crommie International students who come from far and wide including, Qatar, Zimbabwe, UAE, Canada, Doha, Switzerland, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and Malaysia. The evening highlight was a Chef’s Table Dinner featuring delicious
Rugby Legend Inspires Cromwell Students
March Formal Dinner: Cromwell students have been inspired by Queensland Reds Head Coach, Brad Thorn, our guest speaker at Formal Dinner. Born in New Zealand, Brad represented Australia in rugby league and New Zealand in rugby union in a 22-season career as a player. During a Q & A session
Cromwell Mud Army Helps Neighbourhood
Clean Up Australia 2022: Queensland’s recent wild weather and high floodwaters wreaked havoc across the State’s South-East and our College neighbourhood, St Lucia did not escape harm. Around the suburb, many local residents woke up to waterlogged homes, with cherished personal possessions and
Design Thinking Workshop
Students are invited to a Design Thinking Workshop facilitated by UQ Ventures on Monday 14 March, from 7 pm, in the Cromwell Dining Hall. The fun and informative workshop is an activities-based session focusing on how to solve complex problems in a creative manner. The skills you will develop
Support Cromwell & UQ Will Match Your Donation
UQ Giving Day is coming up on Wednesday 20 October and the University of Queensland (UQ) is matching any donations Cromwell College receives for our nominated fund. Whatever monies are raised, UQ will match it dollar for dollar! We have chosen our Cromwell College Bursary Fund, a life-changing
Cromwell Commences Renovations
New Learning Precinct and Administration Building Works Are Underway! After two years in the planning, Cromwell has commenced renovations to the Administration Building and a new College Learning Precinct. The refurbishment and extension of the tutorial rooms will create purpose-built
Cromwell at TSXPO
Cromwell College has a booth at TSXPO this weekend (July 17/18) and any future students thinking about studying/living in Brisbane please come and say 'Hi'. Meet some of our students and staff... find out what makes the Crommie experience so special. Find your passion at the 40th annual Tertiary
Student Success – QUT Results!
Congratulations to Cromwell College student, Natalie Blauberg who scored a GPA of 7 in her Semester 1, QUT studies. Natalie, who is studying a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design is no stranger to success. As a teenager at Somerset College, Natalie began her own online clothing business in a
Top Results For Crommie Students
CONGRATULATIONS – UQ STUDENT RESULTS Several Cromwellians posted outstanding results with a GPA of 7 while undertaking a full course load during Semester 1 at the University of Queensland – well done Naomi Gray, Lucy Ochre, Emily Price, and Daniel van Niekerk! Congratulations to all of our
Where Are They Now?
Cromwell alumna, Kathrin Bischof (2010-2012), has recently started an Australian-inspired camping and outdoor e-commerce business in Germany. COCA caught up with Kathrin to find out more about her career and what inspired her to start her own business. COCA: How long were you at Cromwell and