Burgmann College

Burgmann College An independent not-for-profit residential college affiliated with the Australian National University.

Burgmann College is a fully collegiate university residential college for both full-time undergraduate and full-time postgraduate students. The College is situated in the south west corner of the ANU where Sullivan's Creek reaches out to enter Lake Burley Griffin.

Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like during Burg Ball? Hold down to scroll!!! 🪩🕺💃
03/09/2026

Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like during Burg Ball? Hold down to scroll!!! 🪩🕺💃

Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like during burg ball? Hold down the button to scroll! 🪩🕺💃
03/09/2026

Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like during burg ball? Hold down the button to scroll! 🪩🕺💃

It is with great sadness that we share the death of Reverend Dr Simon Carey Holt, a beloved community member and husband...
01/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the death of Reverend Dr Simon Carey Holt, a beloved community member and husband of our Principal, Brenda Holt. Simon died on Tuesday 25 August at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, after a very brief illness.

Simon was a writer, a chef, a public theologian and a pastor, and for sixteen years the Senior Pastor at Collins Street Baptist Church in Melbourne. At Burgmann he was a familiar and much-loved presence. All our residents who met Simon or shared a community dinner with him know how caring he was, and how intently he listened to their stories and updates. He was devoted to his family, but never treated that as a closed group. There was always room at the table for one more, a room in the house to stay, dessert to be shared. Many of our staff and community had the privilege of sharing wonderful meals with Simon during his time in the Lodge here at College.

Simon will be deeply missed as a member of our community, and our residents, staff and volunteers are all immensely grateful for the time we got to spend with Simon at college. Our thoughts are with Brenda and with the whole family.

Burgmann College is working to bring a significant new painting into our community. Ingkawa (Seven Flowers) by artist Na...
30/08/2026

Burgmann College is working to bring a significant new painting into our community. Ingkawa (Seven Flowers) by artist Naomi Hobson, who is of Kaantju and Umpila heritage, draws on her family's connection to Country near Coen, in Cape York Peninsula. It tells the story of her grandmother and her sisters, who held a song for every season; song that connects them to yuka, the morning star, and to an increase ceremony held when the Scarlet Gum flowers and the wild honey is gathered.

Naomi's work is held by the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and other leading institutions, and was recently the subject of a tapestry commission for the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

This acquisition began with a vision from Principal Dr Brenda Holt, to make Burgmann's foyer a space of welcome that reflects our respect for the enduring cultures of Australia's First Peoples. Alum and London gallerist Rebecca Hossack, recommended Naomi's work and pledged a founding gift of 25 percent of the painting's cost. We have now raised 40% of the funds needed.

Burgmann College is committed to continuing to grow our collection of works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists; works that live throughout the College, in our dining spaces, study rooms, governance meetings and offices.

Would you like to be part of bringing Ingkawa (Seven Flowers) home? You can support the acquisition here: https://loom.ly/jaRGtkE

All contributions are gratefully appreciated.

Read more: https://loom.ly/4avyJN0

Burgmann College alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the festive season at the Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery in Fi...
28/08/2026

Burgmann College alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the festive season at the Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery in Fitzroy Square, London. Hosted by alum Rebecca Hossack (1976-1977), this occasion is an opportunity to connect and catch-up with other Burgies in Rebecca's beautiful and welcoming gallery space.

🎄Tuesday 25 November 2026, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
🎨 Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, 2a Conway St, Fitzroy Square

🎟️ Please register here: https://loom.ly/uwjqKF4

Last Thursday the whole college had a BALL!!! 🪩🕺💃The Casino Royale themed event saw current and ex ressies come together...
25/08/2026

Last Thursday the whole college had a BALL!!! 🪩🕺💃

The Casino Royale themed event saw current and ex ressies come together for a night of poker, blackjack, dress up, drinks and dancing.

Thank you to Suki for organising, and Gold Creek Station for hosting the night of the year. ♥️♠️♦️♣️

Have you heard of Benevity? We're delighted to share that Burgmann College has joined Benevity, a workplace giving platf...
24/08/2026

Have you heard of Benevity?

We're delighted to share that Burgmann College has joined Benevity, a workplace giving platform used by thousands of employers around the world to support charitable giving and volunteering. If your employer is one of them, you may now be able to give to Burgmann directly through your workplace giving program. And here's the best part: many employers match their staff's donations dollar for dollar, which means your gift could go twice as far without costing you a cent more.

Visit Benevity: https://loom.ly/8YcS2N4

Burgmann has a Bus! 🚌 With an investment from our Burgmann Residents Association we now have a bus, to be used from sett...
18/08/2026

Burgmann has a Bus! 🚌

With an investment from our Burgmann Residents Association we now have a bus, to be used from setting up events to IB Mock drops.

🎉 Win Complimentary Tickets to Back-to-Burg 🎉There's still time to be in the running for a free weekend of celebration.R...
17/08/2026

🎉 Win Complimentary Tickets to Back-to-Burg 🎉

There's still time to be in the running for a free weekend of celebration.
Register for Back-to-Burg Weekend by 19 August and you'll go in the draw to win a complimentary pass for you and a guest for the full weekend program.

View the program, guest list, and register here: https://loom.ly/it2lym0

Nearly 100 supporters have opened their hearts to Burgmann College this year, together giving over $200,000 across the c...
17/08/2026

Nearly 100 supporters have opened their hearts to Burgmann College this year, together giving over $200,000 across the causes closest to our community: the Burgmann College Endowment Fund, the Principal's Priorities Fund, our Scholarships & Bursaries program (including the Burgmann Price Scholarship and the Harriet Nixon Scholarship), our Resident Hardship Fund, and our Indigenous Art Fund.

We are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment to Burgmann, and for the warmth and enthusiasm you bring to everything you give.

Because of you, residents receive support in moments of real need, scholarships open doors that might otherwise stay closed, and our community grows stronger and more connected.

Thank you for believing in Burgmann College, and for helping us provide a gold standard experience we can all be proud of.

Visit the Donor Honour Roll: https://loom.ly/UF94wmg

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