Listen closely. What if these walls of New College – L6 could talk?
New College stands proudly on the UNSW campus in Sydney. It is more than just a residential college. New College is a community founded on Anglican principles. It welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Founded in 1969, New College has a rich history. The New University Colleges Council started it. Initially, it had a no alcohol policy. New College mirrored Basser College’s design. Basser College was built ten years prior.
Reverend Noel A. Pollard was the first Master. He served until 1973. Dr Stuart Barton Babbage then took over. Rev Dr Bruce Kaye followed in 1983. Dr Allan Beavis became Master in 1994. Trevor Cairney was appointed in 2002. Bill Pierson has been the Master since 2017. New College celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019.
New College’s leadership ensures a strong academic environment. The Master and Dean of Residents guide the college. Eight student residential advisors offer support. Eleven academic tutors assist students. The original New College building maintains a strict no alcohol policy.
The New College Student Association represents the undergraduate community. It promotes involvement within and outside the college. Students organize various events. These include a ski trip and a wine and cheese tasting weekend. They even do a service trip to Bourke. Annual events include Orientation week and the NCSA Winter Ball. There is also Night in White, Band Night, and Fresher vs Oldies sporting events.
Every four to six weeks New College hosts a formal dinner. A well-known guest speaker attends. They come from politics, science, business, sport, or entertainment. Previous guests include Kevin Rudd and John Howard. Marie Bashir, Bob Carr, Margaret Pomeranz, and Nick Farr-Jones have also been guests. Students can meet and talk with the guests after dinner.
New College students put on a play or musical each year. They also perform a revue. The New College Revue is the longest-running annual revue on the UNSW campus.
In 2006, New College expanded. New College Village was built opposite New College. It houses 315 postgraduate students. Most are international students from over 50 nations. Like New College, it offers academic tutors and pastoral care.
The Centre for Christian Apologetics, Scholarship and Education is part of New College. Trevor Cairney established it in 2002. Greg J Clarke was its first director. The center explores Christianity within university study. It educates the community on the Christian worldview. CASE holds seminars, conferences, and courses. It runs a scholars program and produces a quarterly magazine.
To be accepted, students need academic referees. They present character references. They also have interviews with the Dean of Residents. This determines their suitability.
New College offers individual air-conditioned rooms. Each has a separate bathroom cleaned daily. The college provides fully catered dining. This includes three meals daily and extra food options. Students also have access to a student kitchen.
Living at New College means being five minutes from class. High-speed internet is included. The college offers pastoral care and academic support programs. There are 16 common rooms, a music room, and a private gym. Students enjoy weekly cleaning and laundering of linen. There are teams and competitions in many sports.
New College is more than just a place to stay. It is a community that fosters growth, learning, and friendship. It is a place where students can thrive.