MAC_Logo_Future-02_Blue-TransMAC_Logo_Future-02_Blue-TransMAC_Logo_Future-02_Blue-TransMAC_Logo_Future-02_Blue-Trans
  • About
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Vision & Values
    • Handbook, Policies & Resident Resources
    • Respectful Relationships
    • News
    • Careers
  • Future Students
    • Apply
    • Campus Living
    • Open Days & Tours
    • Indigenous Students
    • Fees & Scholarships
    • Moving In
  • Alumni & Friends
    • Support Mannix
    • Reunions & Events
    • Alumni Awards
    • Update Details
    • Lost Alumni
    • Old Collegians Association
  • Guests
    • Conferences & Events
    • Short-Term Accomodation
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Apply
✕

Meet the Principal Event

April 8, 2022
Categories
  • All
  • News
Tags

Meet the Principal Event

It seems rare for busy communities to get together and pause for a “what if?” conversation but Mannix College was lucky to do so on Tuesday this week last night at our first Meet the Principal event.

Joined by a small group of current students, alumni and friends who have lived, tutored at, worked for, advocated for, or governed Mannix through every decade in its existence, we considered all that has made Mannix special and how the College might evolve.

We talked about our current and future students and how we could meet their needs.

We explored the expanding pressures on young adults, the challenges of mental health, issues of study and employability, and the chasms students cross into university and college life and then to their lives beyond.

We considered how our global alumni community can maintain an active presence in the daily life of the College, and in the lives of each other for mutual benefit.

We explored how the Mannix Foundation could continue to help us open the College to talented students who may previously have settled for something less, somewhere else, because of their financial circumstances.

We asked: what if? how might we? why do we? when could we?

It was a wonderful evening of ideas and connections. And we look forward to more as we build our strategic future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and, everyone who worked behind the scenes to help make the event such a success.

 

Share
1

Categories

  • All
  • News
  • Publications

Search

✕

Recent News

  • Brushstrokes & Belonging: Mannix Unveils Art Showcase October 23, 2025
  • Women in Leadership Lunch October 14, 2025
  • World of Worries: Newman Lecture explores geopolitics and sustainable development September 13, 2025

Instagram


Nov 28



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18077426774239640


We know that what’s in a can isn’t the most important thing. It’s what you do with it. ♻️

Across campus, our residents use specialised bins to give every empty can a second life. 🗑️✨

Thanks to Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, each container we collect earns 10 cents which becomes something far bigger than waste reduction.

We turn cans into access scholarships that help students get to university and thrive once they’re here. 🎓💛

Since July 2024, our community has returned 37,100 containers and raised $3,710 for scholarships. 🙌

That’s everyday student life transformed into sustainability and opportunity, one can at a time.

And because we’re nerds about this stuff, we did the maths. If you stacked every one of those cans on top of the next, our “Mannix Mountain” would climb over 4.5 kilometres into the sky. That’s half of Mt Everest, built from good habits, shared effort and the beverages that fuel a university year. 🏔️🥤

Behind this impact is our whole community. Our Maintenance Team built a presorting station from recycled odds and ends found around campus. Our residents sort containers at events like Castle Day, making sustainability simple, social and fun. And every week, our recycling champion Adam visits Ferdinand and Vinn at the Return-It Depot in Springvale, where world-class service turns our haul into scholarship dollars. 💰♻️

We’re proud fans of CDS Vic because it transforms small, good choices into big change. It keeps waste out of landfill. It builds a more sustainable campus. And it helps open doors for students who deserve a fair chance at education in our community. 

So here’s cheers to a cleaner campus, brighter futures and the power of turning small actions into big impact, one can at a time. 🥤➡️🎓✨

#CDSVicFan





35




0


Nov 28



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 17950001495922466


If you think bubble soccer is fun, just wait until you see what we’re doing to the Bastro this summer. Big upgrades incoming. Stay tuned.

#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #ResidentialCollege





53




0


Nov 27



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 17931036663136199


Do not enter, for now. But trust us, you’ll want to step inside when we’re done. Big things coming for our residential wings 👀

#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #MonashStudentAccommodation #residentialcollegemelbourne





98




1


Nov 26



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18547674472054134


Big news, Mannix — your 2026 student leaders have been officially announced, and what a powerhouse team they are.

Next year’s Resident Advisors, MCSS Committee and Welcome Team will be the heartbeat of campus life, building community, supporting their peers and creating the moments and memories that make Mannix feel like home.

And they’re not just stepping in cold. Every leader completes three weeks of pre-service training, with one week wrapped up in November and two more coming in February. These intensives prepare them to lead a safe, vibrant and inclusive College, while boosting their confidence, skills and employability. Leadership at Mannix isn’t a title; it’s growth in action.

From the care and steadiness of our RAs, to the colour and creativity of the MCSS, to the first-day magic brought by the Welcome Team, this crew will bring serious energy to 2026.

Massive congratulations to every student joining this epic team! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next year.

#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #ResidentialCollege #StudentLeaders #MonashUniversity #CollegeLife #CampusLiving #StudentExperience #LeadershipDevelopment





124




0


Nov 14



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18335153983237555


🌹 Mannix residents visited our friends at VMCH Corpus Christi this week to honour Remembrance Day together. We paused to reflect as Hannah read The Ode of Remembrance with real grace, then shifted into festive mode with Christmas crafts led by our talented resident Denise. 🎄✨

with @vmchvic, @melbournecatholic 

#VMCH
#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #ResidentialCollege





53




0


Nov 11



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18091482871919515


Discovering meaning, together.

This semester, our College Chaplain Fr Tony has been leading The Search — an optional weekly program inviting residents of all faiths and none to explore life’s big questions in a relaxed, open setting.

From deep conversations to shared laughter, these gatherings have sparked curiosity, connection, and reflection — reminding us that the journey of purpose, and community is one we take together.

Here are a few highlights from The Search this semester. 

#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #ResidentialCollege





61




1


Nov 3



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18068391725070602


🐾 Bowie Diary, Day 142: Found water. No bowl required. Puddle = paradise. #collegedog





97




1


Nov 2



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18145636267442529


💛 Celebrating Our 2025 Mannix Award Winners 💛

Every resident helped make Mannix what it was in 2025 — spirited, caring, creative, and alive with possibility. 

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

🏅 Sports People of the Year: Hamish Drew & Mia Kirby

🏈 Monash Blues Men's Keith Freason Award: Will Broom

🏈 Monash Blues Women's Alana Woodward Award: Zara Le Roux

🎵 Alan Zavod Award for Musical Performance: Nethmi Thewarathanthri

💫 Community Spirit Award: Amelia Bishop

🌟 Gold Collegian Award: Nick Blackney

📚 Principal’s Award for the Academic Collegian of the Year: Polly Lewis

🏆 Student Achievement Award: Phoebe Rankin

🏠 Superfloor: Bottom East

You’ve each made your mark — and together, you’ve made this College year one to remember.

#MannixCollege #MonashAccommodation #ResidentialCollege #MonashUniversity #MonashLife #StudentExperience #ResidentialLife #CollegeLife #UniversityAccommodation #MonashClayton #AwardsNight #StudentSuccess #MonashResidential #MonashLiving





231




2


Oct 31



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18075298451332867


🏰 Reliving Castle Day 2025! 

What. A. Day! Mannix came alive with live bands, a DJ, bubble soccer, jumping castles, ice cream, food stalls, face painting, and even a visiting masseur — all part of one of our biggest and most iconic College traditions.

A huge shoutout to the MCSS and staff who made it happen. 💚✨

#MannixCollege #MonashUni #MonashResidentialLife #MonashStudentAccommodation #CollegeLife





128




0


Oct 29



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18116918956545264


🏐 Victory for Team Mannix!

Congratulations to Team Mannix on winning the Semester 2 Interhall Netball Competition! 🎉

Across weekly fixtures against the 12 residential halls at Monash, countless residents contributed to the team’s success — and it all paid off in a thrilling grand final win.

A huge thanks to our friends at MRS and Monash Sport for hosting such a wonderful community competition that brings the halls together each semester.

💚💛💙

with @monash_sport 
#MannixCollege #CollegeLife #MonashResidential #MonashSport #TeamMannix #InterhallNetball





102




0


Oct 29



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18391965820193739


🎓 Final call! Applications for 2026 Mannix College Scholarships close 11:59 pm, Monday 3 November 2025.

Our Access Scholarships help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience all that Mannix offers — belonging, support, and a vibrant residential community that helps students thrive.

If you or someone you know is thinking about applying, now’s the moment. Don’t miss out!

👉 Learn more and apply via our website.

#MannixCollege #Scholarships #MonashResidential #OpportunityForAll





17




0


Oct 26



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18077099948155642


🎓 Valete 2025 — What a Night! ✨

Our community came together for one final celebration of the year — Valete — held at the iconic MCG! 🏟️

It was a night of heartfelt speeches, well-deserved awards, good food, and plenty of dancing as we farewelled our graduating residents and celebrated another remarkable year at Mannix.

A huge congratulations to all award recipients — and to Bot East, who claimed victory on the Superfloor Cup for 2025! 🏆🔥

Here’s to our incredible students, alumni, staff, and friends who make the Mannix spirit so strong. 💙

#MannixCollege #Valete2025 #MCG #CollegeLife #MonashUniversity #StudentAccommodation #ResidentialCollege #MonashResidential #MannixPride #Superfloor #BotEast

with @samhartphotography





133




0


Oct 24



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18543999931049770


🎉 Castle Day 2025! Blue skies, fun rides, and great vibes as our community comes together to celebrate the end of semester. A huge shout-out to the MCSS for leading another fantastic day of connection and celebration. 💙🏰

#MannixCollege #CastleDay #MCSS #CollegeLife #MonashResidential #StudentAccommodation #ResidentialCollege #MonashUniversity #Community #StudentLife





245




0


Oct 23



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18073784605952710


💙 The power of giving back.

At Mannix, 315 residents are supported by a network of more than 7,000 alumni around the world — people doing incredible things and paying it forward for the next generation.

The 2025 Student Alumni Mentoring Program (StAMP) wrapped up with a big Celebration Night at Monash College — marking the end of an inspiring year of connection, learning and growth.

Huge thanks to our amazing alumni mentors for sharing their time, wisdom and networks — giving Mannix residents a genuine career edge in a world where standing out matters more than ever.

And to all our mentees — well done for stepping up, learning and building connections that will last long beyond College life. ✨

#MannixCollege #StAMP2025 #MannixAlumni #Mentorship #CareerEdge #Community #MonashUniversity





135




0


Oct 23



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18188477185336092


Brushstrokes & Belonging 💛💚💙

We recently celebrated creativity in full colour with the Mannix College Art Showcase!

Led by MCSS Committee Member Madeleine Steer, the exhibition transformed our Chapel foyer into a gallery of imagination — featuring paintings, sketches, and mixed-media works by our incredibly talented residents.

A special shout-out to Gabriella Calandro, Mannix Old Coll and artist at the Shepparton Art Museum, who helped open the event and generously donated one of her works to the Mannix College Art Collection. 🙌

Huge thanks to everyone who came along to support our artists and to Belle Tamblyn and Laura Thompson from the Student Media Team for capturing the day beautifully.

✨ Creativity. Community. College life at its best.





137




0


Oct 20



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 17962280801841391


Once upon a time met one small step for mankind — as Mannix residents Harry and Bella shared their passions with the VMCH Corpus Christi community, exploring fairytales and space exploration.

The Young Hearts Program brings together 315 Mannix students and 120 aged care residents — all of us away from family, yet eager for friendship, conversation, and connection across generations.

This latest workshop sparked rich discussions about curiosity, courage, and wonder — proving that learning and laughter truly have no age limit. 💫

with @vmchvic , @melbournecatholic 

#HeartsAndMinds #MannixYoungHearts #IntergenerationalLearning #MannixCollege #MonashResidentialLife #MonashUniversity #MonashClayton #ResidentialCollege #StudentLife #StudentAccommodation #CommunityConnection #LifelongLearning





112




2


Oct 20



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18543421612057138


😋If you didn’t get a Honey Joy, were you even at afternoon tea?





41




0


Oct 18



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 17866351953471131


👏 Team Mannix was proud to support the inaugural Monash Chancellor’s Walk for Change — a campus-wide celebration of community, connection, and generosity.

Held at our wonderful Monash Sport ovals, every step helped raise funds for Achieving Potential Scholarships, breaking down barriers so more students can access a world-class education.

A big well done to our friends at Monash University for bringing the whole community together for such a great cause. 💛

with @monash_uni, @monash_sport 

#TeamMannix #MonashPride #WalkForChange #AchievingPotential





128




0


Oct 10



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18100888246650740


Addams Family: The Musical 🕷️🕸️
Life @ Mannix Series 💛💚💙

Over four incredible shows, our talented cast and crew — led by MCSS Culture Rep and Director Alex Aidt — brought the Addams Family to life in all its weird and wonderful glory ⚡️

The entire production was student-run, from direction to props, set design, costumes, hair and makeup — a full showcase of creativity, collaboration and commitment. 🙌

We loved watching the friendships, laughter and late-night rehearsals that turned into something truly special on stage. 

Congratulations to the mighty MCSS and everyone involved — we can’t wait to see what next year’s musical brings! 🎵🎤

📸 Student Media Team: Belle Tamblyn & Laura Thompson

#CollegeLife #monashaccommodation #MannixCollege #Monash #MonashUniversity #MonashLife #MonashArts #MonashStudents  #LifeAtMannix





162




2


Oct 9



Open post by mannix.monashuni with ID 18042630674419227


Fresh, fun, and full of flavour — with a wholesome main meal to match. Just another night in the Mannix dining hall 😋🥗🌱





58




0



Follow on Instagram


MAC_Logo_Future-02_White-Trans

Mannix College is a Catholic residential College affiliated with Monash University.

RES_Award_Gold (email signature)
CONTACT US
+61 3 9905 0990
mannix@monash.edu
22A Wellington Rd Clayton,
VIC Australia
SOCIALS
FUTURE STUDENTS

Apply

Campus Living

Fees & Scholarships

QUICK LINKS

Donate

Handbooks & Policies

Acknowledgment of Country

We wish to acknowledge the people of the Kulin Nations, on whose land the Mannix College community lives, learns and leads. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Footer artwork by Simone Thomson

Copyright © 2025 Mannix College