Principal

Dr. Alasdair Murrie-West
BA, BCA, BD(Hons), PhD(Melb)

Dr Murrie-West has been Principal of Dunmore Lang College since 2013 bringing over twenty years of experience in leading University Colleges and Residences in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dr Murrie-West has a BA in Politics and BCA in Management and Marketing from Victoria University, Wellington and a graduate degree in Bioethics from Otago University where he was awarded the Begg PhD Scholarship. In 2010, he completed a (mid-life ‘crisis’) PhD from The University of Melbourne exploring the end-of-life decision-making through the lens of narrative fiction.

In addition to working in Residential Colleges, he has experience in marketing and business, tertiary education and the not-for-profit/for-purpose sectors.

Dr Murrie-West has extensive experience in managing the issues and challenges facing the Residential College and higher education sectors.

He is committed to establishing safe and inclusive communities that support students to successfully negotiate the transition from their school and home to completing a university degree and beyond.

As Dunmore Lang College Principal, he welcomes conversations with potential students and parents about the benefits living at Dunmore Lang offers students, especially those relocating from rural, regional, interstate or internationally.

As part of the College’s commitment to continuous improvement, Dr Murrie-West invites direct feedback and suggestions for changes or improvements from current and past students or parents.

Please call direct on 0420 688 121 or email [email protected].

Latest

Past initiatives

Learn more about past intitiatives that the College has undertaken.
Upcycled Mugs

‘Up-cycled Mugs’ sourced from local charity shops are a staple in the dining hall. This intiative has cut down the purchase of new mugs at regular intervals throughout the year.
Doyle Bros Waste Management

Doyle Bros makes recycling more efficient and accessible by collecting all waste in the one bin. Waste is sorted and after recyclable items have been removed what remains is turned into Processed Engineered Fuel, a fuel substitute for coal and gas. This process reduces landfill to an incredibly small amount of 3% of original volume going to landfill.
Blackroo Vending Machines

Blackroo Corporation, a social enterprise, provide the College with snacks and refreshments year round with beautiful vending machines. This revenue stream allows them to engage in meaningful ways to Close the Gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Dean of Students

Emily joined us in September 2022 as the Dean of Students at Dunmore Lang College. Emily completed a Bachelor of Primary Education at the Australian Catholic University in 2008 and then taught across a number of schools in England for two years. Click to read more.

Semester 2, 2024 applications are open

Apply here to join the Dunmore Lang College community! Read about our diverse and welcoming community and how living at College will help you transition to University studies and living away from home.
Our Rooms

Looking for accommodation near Macquarie University? At Dunmore Lang College, you receive much more than just a bed. From on-campus accommodation to meals, wellbeing support, sporting opportunities and much, much more, see what Dunmore Lang College has to offer.
3D Virtual Tours

Take a virtual tour of the College to 'walk through' different spaces!
DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Dunmore Lang College offers scholarships (academic merit) and bursaries (financial need) to assist new and returning students to successfully complete their university studies. Study at Macquarie University with the help of Dunmore Lang College today
Fees

Dunmore Lang College prides itself on student wellbeing. Are you ready to live on campus and study at Macquarie University? Check out our fees and apply to DLC today.
Frequently Asked Questions

We're sure you have many questions before choosing Dunmore Lang College for your university accommodation. Whether it's about college fees, your room or college applications, find the answers here!
2024 College Fees

Here you will find the room fees for undergraduate and postgraduate students. As well as price comparisons between Macquarie University accommodation providers.
2024 fees

More information inside about our 2024 fees. Sign up for a 37 week contract which aligns with the academic semesters and is an all inclusive fee, covering accommodation, all meals (3 times a day plus snacks), wellbeing support, tutorials and academic support, social activities and so much more at Dunmore Lang College at Macquarie University.
On Campus at the University

Dunmore Lang College campus is located at the edge of Macquarie University and you are never far from where you need to be. We are under a five-minute walk to lectures, the Macquarie Shopping Centre, and the Sydney Metro for easy public transport to the city and beyond. Live in a convenient space for studying, shopping, travelling, and enjoying what Sydney has to offer.
Conferences & Events

View the upcoming conferences and events held in 2023.