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Postgraduate Achiever: Ines Wen

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[This article is a follow-up to the previous story posted on 31 July 2024 – see Webnews]

Graduate House PhD student Ines Wen has been a University tutor during Semester 1 in #BUSS4907 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation and since 2024 is author of three research papers all accepted for conference presentations about her thesis topic How Disruption Catalyses the Innovation Process in State-Owned Enterprises in Global Contexts. Ines has been accepted to present her most recent research paper Unfolding Innovation Processes for Sustainability within State-Owned Multinational Enterprises at the Academy of International Business (AIB) Sustainability Special Interest Group[1] International Symposium in Shenzhen, China.

The AIB Sustainability SIG symposium is a flagship international event that will bring together leading scholars (including Ines), policymakers, and industry experts to discuss cutting-edge research and practical solutions for integrating sustainability into global business strategies. With a focus on emerging markets and technological innovation, the symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and generate actionable insights for sustainable international business practices.

Ines is also going to the 11th Biennial Conference of the International Association for Chinese Management Research 11-15 June 2025 and at the awards ceremony she is to be presented with a significant cash prize for her first paper. This event is China’s largest management research conference and takes place in the ancient city of Xi’an with over 1,500 participants.

Ines has also been Sydney Area Director at Toastmasters International[2] since July 2024. Ines supports the clubs of NAB, Deloitte, AMP, RMG (Macquarie) Toastmasters clubs and organised the Humorous, Evaluation, Impromptu, and International Speech Contest in Sydney CBD for club development and individual growth during 2024-2025.

Pic above: on the left is Antonia Badger, daughter of Pauline Lloyd Waddy, and Ines is on the right.

Ines joined Toastmasters International at the age of 18 in 2011. Whilst volunteering she has championed the benefits of Toastmasters in each of the cities where she has lived and studied—Taipei and Shanghai and now Sydney. Her contributions and achievements have been significant and across international borders to support communities, particularly during COVID-19. For example, as President of Shanghai CHJ High-Tech Park Toastmasters Club Ines and her colleagues strategized plans for rescuing individual club members locked-down by authorities in Shanghai and Wuhan and achieved significant growth of District 85 (Shanghai).

Ines was born in on the shores of Sun Moon Lake a major tourism site in Nantou near the city of Taichung in Taiwan. Ines joined Graduate House in 2024 and studies in the University of Sydney Business School.

[1] AIB Sustainability Special Interest Group is a community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to advancing research and dialogue on sustainability issues within the field of international business. The SIG fosters collaboration and innovation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, social responsibility, and sustainable development. It serves as a platform for sharing insights, best practices, and research that explore how international firms and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable global economy. AIB is hosted at Michigan State University, USA.

[2] Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organisation that helps people improve their public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in 1924 Toastmasters International has over 300,000 members in more than 14,000 clubs across 150 countries. District 70 is Australia, Central Division is Greater Sydney area and Area 16 is Sydney CBD where Ines is currently Director.

Mummers’ Semester 1 Play: CLUE

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Mummers’ plays in recent years have delved into the comedic genre to provide wholesome entertainment to the masses who now regularly attend their performances in the professional environment of the Waddy Theatre at Paul’s.

Mummers plays are presented for anyone to attend and residents, alumni, parents, fellow uni students and those studying drama in school are all welcome.

With over 4,000 productions, Sandy Rustin’s adaptation of the cult-hit film CLUE was named by American Theatre one of America’s most produced plays and the New York Times called it “a welcome throwback to an era of physical comedy!”

This is a very funny farce-meets-murder mystery set in a mansion, with a controlling butler and characters who race to find the killer as the body count stacks up, without the mushroom foraging!

Director: Freya Carmody
Cast: Anna Morrison, Annika Johnson, Abby Long, Bridget Rae, Charlie Bevis, Deuchar Taylor, Felix Power, Helen Jordan, Jack Rowe, Kate Eggleston, Olivia McMillan, Olivia Dight, Ryan Bond, Sam McCredie.

Dates: Thursday 22 May 7:30 pm, Friday 23 May 7:30 pm, Sunday 25 May 4:30 pm

Venue: The Waddy Theatre, St Paul’s College; the lobby bar will be open before the show. Pedestrian entry at 9 City Rd, Camperdown, walk along the driveway to the McMillan Building past the roundabout (please park in City Rd or Carillion Ave).
*Please note there is NO show on Saturday 24 May*

Tickets $10-17: CLICK HERE

Photos from the rehearsals:

VE Day 80th Anniversary

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Victory in Europe Day, holds global significance as it marks the official end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945. This day symbolizes the triumph of Allied forces over Nazi Germany and the collapse of fascist regimes that had plunged the world into years of devastating conflict. The victory represented not only military success but also the preservation of democratic values and human rights in the face of tyranny and genocide. Across the world, VE Day is remembered as a turning point that paved the way for peace, postwar reconstruction, and the establishment of institutions like the United Nations, aimed at preventing future global conflicts. It remains a powerful reminder of the cost of war and the enduring value of international cooperation.

The Pauline of 1945 reported “as we look back at the year 1945, we may say, with justifiable pride, that the College has successfully weathered its darkest hour” (p.4). During the preceding three years many of the College rooms and facilities were occupied by American forces on duty in Sydney under the control of the Royal Australian Air Force who also occupied rooms. This meant many residents were crammed into the Blacket East/Radford Wing, the Warden’s Lodge and the maids’ quarters (above the kitchen) (Alan Atkinson Hearts and Minds 2017, pp. 277-283). There were trenches and a dug-out prepared for any potential air raid.

288 Paulines joined up and lists in The Paulines of the period include those killed, missing, POWs, wounded, decorated, on active service and obituaries. Serving Paulines ranged in rank from Private to Rear Admiral by the end of World War II. 25 were killed or missing and are commemorated on the memorial wall in the Chapel. By the end of the war 16 were decorated and 7 mentioned in dispatches. Lists of those serving at that time were compiled by then Flight Lieutenant E G Whitlam (in College 1935-42), later Prime Minster of Australia. (Ibid.)

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

Pictures below Paulines serving in WWII: (left) Captain E M Robson in North Africa (later Lieutenant Colonel and awarded DSO); (centre) Flight Lieutenant E G Whitlam; (right) Rear Admiral A B Doyle.

Two Paulines to be Re-elected to Federal Parliament

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Paulines will be pleased to know that the College ethos of service is being upheld by two alumni who have been re-elected to the House of Representatives in the May 2025 election.

The Hon Andrew Gee (at St Paul’s 1987-90) stood as an Independent candidate in the Division of Calare in the Central West NSW. Andrew was elected to Federal Parliament in 2016 as a National Party MP and in December 2022 he resigned from the Nationals over his party’s opposition to an Indigenous Voice in Parliament, subsequently rejected by the people at a referendum. Andrew served on numerous Parliamentary Committees between 2017 and 2022, then as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister (2019-20), then in ministerial roles in the Morrison Government: Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education (2020–2021) and Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment, and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (2021–2022) and Minister for Defence Personnel (2021–2022). Previously he was member for Orange in the NSW Legislative Assembly (2011-16).

Andrew completed BEc(Hons) in 1991 and LLB in 1994 at the University of Sydney and was a barrister from 2003 to 2011.

Andrew appears to be headed for re-election with an increased majority on a two candidate preferred (TCP) count (subject to declaration of the poll by the Acting Australian Electoral Commissioner). As at 5 May Andrew had gained a 56.35% majority (TCP).

Dr Andrew Charlton (at Paul’s 1997-99) stood as an ALP candidate the Division of Parramatta. Andrew was first elected to Federal Parliament in 2022 when he took the seat from the Liberals. Andrew has served on a number of Parliamentary Committees during the previous Albanese Government.

Andrew completed BEc at the University of Sydney 2001; was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship for NSW in 2001; MEc and PhD Econ at the University of Oxford; was an analyst for the United Nations Development Programme 2003; research fellow at the London School of Economics from 2005 to 2008; Senior Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister and G20 Sherpa from 2008 to 2010; General Manager at Wesfarmers from 2010 to 2014; Founder and Managing Director of AlphaBeta from 2015 to 2020 and; Managing Director of Accenture from 2020 to 2022.

Andrew appears to be headed for re-election with an increased majority on first preferences count (subject to declaration of the poll by the Acting Australian Electoral Commissioner). As at 5 May Andrew had gained a 62.75% majority (TCP).

The Pauline community sincerely congratulates our two serving Federal MPs on their expected re-elections and we wish them well for the Parliamentary Term.

Pauline Members of the Australian Federal Parliament

  • 1922-37 Member for Richmond NSW (Country Party): Roland Frederick Herbert Green (1885-1947; in College 1910).
  • 1940-49 Member for New England NSW (Country Party); The Hon Joseph Palmer Abbott, OBE MC (1891–1965; in College 1910-13), Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Co-ordination, 1941; Minister Assisting the Minister for the Army, 1941; Minister for Home Security, 1941.
  • 1949-61 Member for Oxley QLD (Liberal Party): The Hon Dr Donald Alastair Cameron, OBE (1900-74; in College 1918-20, 1922-27, Senior Student 1925-27); Minister for Health,1956-61; Minister for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation,1960-61.
  • 1949-82 Member for Lowe NSW (Liberal Party): The Rt Hon Sir William (Billy) Daniel McMahon, GCMG CH PC (1908–88; in College 1927-33); Minister for the Navy, 1951-54; Minister for Air, 1951-54; Minister for Social Services, 1954-56; Minister for Primary Industry,1956-58; Minister for Labour and National Service,1958-66; Vice-President of the Executive Council, 1964-66; Treasurer,1966-69; Minister for External Affairs;1969-70; Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1970-71; Prime Minister of Australia, 10 March 1971 to 05 December 1972.
  • 1952-78 Member for Werriwa NSW (ALP): The Hon Edward Gough Whitlam, AC QC (1916-2014; in College 1935-42, Senior Student 1941); Prime Minister of Australia 05 December1972 to 11 November 1975; Minister for Foreign Affairs,1972-73; served as Treasurer, Attorney-General, Minister for Customs and Excise, Minister for Trade and Industry, Minister for Shipping and Transport, Minister for Education and Science, Minister for Civil Aviation, Minister for Housing, Minister for Works, Minister for External Territories, and Minister for the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts, 05-19 Deceber1972; Minister for Environment, 02-14 July 1975.
  • 1964-73 Member for Parramatta NSW (Liberal Party): The Hon Sir Nigel Hubert Bowen, KBE AC QC (1911–94; in College 1928-30); Attorney-General, 1966-69; Minister for Education and Science, 1969-71; Attorney-General, 1971; Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1971-72.
  • 1966-69 Member for Warringah NSW (Liberal Party): Edward Henry St John QC (1916-94; in College 1934-38).
  • 1969-83 Member for Maribyrnong VIC (ALP): The Hon Dr Moses Henry (Moss) Cass (1927-2022; in College1945); Minister for Environment and Conservation,1972-75; Minister for Environment, 1975; Minister for the Media,1975.
  • 1984-96 Member for Deakin VIC (Liberal): Julian Howard Beale (1934-2021; in College 1952-53).
  • 1984-96 Member for Hughes NSW (ALP): The Hon Robert Edward Tickner AO (b 1951; in College 1970-71); Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, 1990-91; Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Aboriginal Reconciliation, 1991-93; Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 1991-96.
  • 1989-2007 Member for Gwydir NSW (Nationals): The Hon John Duncan Anderson AC (b. 1956; in College 1975- 76), Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, 1996-98; Minister for Transport and Regional Development,1997; Minister for Transport and Regional Services,1998-2005; Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, 1999-2005.
  • 1993-2008 Senator for NSW (Nationals): The Hon John Alexander Lindsay (Sandy) MacDonald (b 1954; in College 1972-73); Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, 2005-06; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, 2006-07.
  • 2001-04 Member for Wentworth NSW (Liberal): Peter Edward King (b 1952; in College 1971-75).
  • 2016– Member for Calare NSW (Nationals to 2022; Independent from 2022): The Hon Andrew Robert Gee (b. 1968; in College 1987-90); Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, 2019-20; Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education, 2020-21; Minister Assisting the Minister for Trade and Investment, 2020-21; Minister for Defence Personnel, 2021-22; Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, 2021-22.
  • 2022- Member for Parramatta NSW (ALP): Dr Andrew Henry George Charlton (b. 1978; in College 1997-99).

Source: https://handbook.aph.gov.au/Parliamentarian/ [5 May 2025]

Anzac Day at St Paul’s

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On the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings, 25 April, the College community gathered for the annual service of commemoration in the Chapel. The day is very important in the College calendar and for students to remember the sacrifices made in war. 47 Paulines laid down their lives in battle and are commemorated on the memorial wall of the College Chapel. The address by Rev’d Dave Schweinsberg, the senior Defence Force Chaplain – Sydney, was a powerful reflection on the devastation of war and its personal impact, the struggle for peace through military service, and the Christian ethos of love.

In the pictures are: the students gathering before heading off to the Sydney Anzac March; the Anzac address (above); Kate Brenner reading the first lesson; Jack Dawson reading the second lesson; Graduate House Prefect Claudio Garcia Ramirez with Senior Student Tilly Walker laying the wreath.

The service was led by Chaplain Rev’d Antony Weiss with wonderful music directed by Dr Jack Stephens and the College Chapel Choir accompanied by Organist and Composer-in-Residence David Drury and Undergraduate Organ Scholar Bailey Yaates. Rupert Begg on trumpet sounded Last Post and Reveille.

We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

Rosebowl Rowing Back to Back Win

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Intercol sport so far in 2025 has been a thrilling ride. The Rosebowl Rowing Team have retained the cup in a race dominated by the St Paul’s Crew in the last 100m on 9 April at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith. The team of Harry Scambler (coach), Greta Bourne (coach), Bow: Grace Merrilees, 2: Ella Ramsay, 3: Grace Anderson, 4: Anya Koturanova, 5: Grace Charge, 6: Libby Carey, 7: Jaime Lock, Stroke: Frankie Richards, and Cox: Bridget Pye went stroke for stroke against a powerful St Andrew’s crew beating them by 3.7 seconds with a time of 7:15.1.

For the Rawson team disappointment after five years of back-to-back triumphs in the Rowing surrendering the ‘bronze pot’ to St John’s who beat our crew by 4.2 seconds. Great effort from the team of John Kenny (coach), Gus Gregg (coach), Bow: Tom Wait, 2: Jack Dawson, 3: Noah Mattani, 4: Luka Mattani, 5: Ethan Henderson, 6: Hunter Hyde, 7: Matt Young, 8: Iwo Ellis, Cox: Will Chang and Reserve: Piers Mendel.

There was a great result in the Mixed event with the St Paul’s crew edging out St Jonh’s by just 2.2 seconds taking first place for the second consecutive year.

Rowing results

  • Rosebowl: 1st St Paul’s 7:15.1 | 2nd St Andrew’s 7:18.8 +3.7 | 3rd St John’s 7:26.5 +11.4 | 4th Wesley 7:36.4 +21.3 | 5th Women’s 7:49.4 +34.3 | 6th Sancta 7:54.9 +39.8.
  • Rawson Cup: 1st St John’s 6:06.4 | 2nd St Paul’s 6:10.6 +4.2 | 3rd St Andrew’s 6:20.2 +13.8 | 4th Wesley 6:55.4 +49.0
  • Mixed: 1st St Paul’s 3:24.0 | 2nd St John’s 3:26.2 +2.2 | 3rd Wesley 4:09.0 +45.0 | 4th St Andrew’s 4:58.9 +1.34.9.

Cumulative Point scores:

  • Rosebowl: St Andrew’s 21 | Women’s 19 | St Paul’s 17 | St John’s 10 | Wesley 5 | Sancta 3
  • Rawson Cup: St John’s 19 | St Paul’s 11 | Wesley 9 | St Andrew’s 9

Union Reunion

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On the night of 5 April 2025 the Union held a black tie dinner-dance at the College which brought together 160 Paulines and friends with large groups of freshers of 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005.

The St Paul’s College Union is planning that this April date will become the regular annual event for current and old Paulines and their partners.

Intercol Swimming

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The Rosebowl Swimming was convened by Alice Radford and Anoushka Cayzer and after a thrilling carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre St Paul’s Rosebowl Swimming team came in 3rd overall. Congratulations to Lola Cayzer who came 2nd overall in the diving, Victoria de Costobardie 2nd in 400m freestyle and Matilda Wittenoom 2nd in 50m breaststroke. Point scores were: Women’s on 360; St Andrew’s on 293; St Paul’s on 256; Sancta on 234; Wesley on 223; and St John’s on 191.

The Rawson Swimming was convened by Archie Taylor and Mason O’Brien. The St Paul’s 4x50m freestyle relay team came in first but the tournament went to St John’s on a massive 237 points, ahead of St Andrew’s on 177, Wesley on 160 and St Paul’s on 151. 

After the first two competitions:

  • Rosebowl: Women’s 18; St Andrew’s 14; St Paul’s 8; St John’s 5 and Sancta 3.
  • Rawson Cup: St John’s 12; Wesley 8; St Paul’s 6, St Andrew’s 6.

Holy Week Services at St Paul’s

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All members of the College, their families and friends as well as members of the public are warmly welcome to attend any of our worship services in the College Chapel. In Holy Week especially participation in chapel is encouraged for any of the following services:

  • Sunday 13 April, 5.30 pm: Palm Sunday Holy Communion
  • Monday 14 April, 8.30 am: Morning Prayer
  • Tuesday 15 April, 8.30 am: Morning Prayer
  • Tuesday 15 April, 5.15 pm: Choral Evensong with the College Chapel Choir and Organists, guest preacher the College’s Official Visitor, His Grace The Most Rev’d Kanishka Raffel, Archbishop of Sydney
  • Wednesday 16 April, 8.30 am: Morning Prayer
  • Thursday 17 April, 8.30 am Morning Prayer
  • Thursday 17 April, 12.00 noon: Maundy Thursday Holy Communion
  • Friday 18 April, 10.00 am Morning Prayer and the Litany followed by The Passion Narrative from John’s Gospel
  • Sunday 20 April, 10.00 am: Easter Day Holy Communion

For those attending the pedestrian gate at 9 City Rd Camperdown will be open prior to services to allow access into the College grounds.

Fathers Acknowledged and Appreciated

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Two black tie dinners for students and their fathers were held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March organised and hosted by students. With over 330 undergraduates two nights are needed across the dining hall and JCR to accommodate the demand for this very happy event. The College is in indebted to the Holmes à Court family and Vasse Felix and the Toll Family for their generous support of the event.

Friday’s line up of speakers began with the Chaplain Rev’d Antony Weiss welcoming the gathering and pronouncing the College Grace, then Senior Student Tilly Walker gave a rousing toast to the fathers with her dad and old Pauline Dr Matthew Walker (in College 1986) responding. Dean of Undergraduates Matthew Newcombe proposed the toast to the College followed by Kristian and Michael Masi performing ‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straights.  After dinner the gathering enjoyed great music in the Salisbury from the student band ‘Downhill Romance’ with Daniel Paridis on drums, Rex Bouvier on guitar, Felix Power on bass, voice and keyboard and Lockie Walter on voice, keyboard and guitar.

The line up for Saturday again began with the Chaplain, then Harry Scambler proposed the toast to the fathers with his dad David Scambler giving a tremendous reply about the St Paul’s values and traditions he had learnt about since becoming a Pauline dad. The toast to the College was proposed by the Warden, followed by musical item ‘I’m on Fire’ by Bruce Springsteen played by Adam Wong on guitar and voice and Helen Jordan on voice. They both continued to entertain the guests in the Salisbury with the addition to their ensemble of Rex Bouvier on guitar, Deuchar Taylor on drums and Michael Masi on bass.

“Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” Charles Kettering, prolific American inventor and head of innovation at GM.