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Ursula McHenry, née McKenna (Class of 1948), holds the distinction of being the first аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø student to complete a tertiary education. After completing a science and medical degree, Ursula worked as a Resident Doctor, then in the psychiatric unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. In a male dominated field, Ursula faced and overcame many challenges.

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Alumnae Association presents the Dr Ursula McKenna Award to an alumna each year to recognise excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.

Past recipients of the Dr Ursula McKenna Award:

  • 2015: Dr Lorien Parker (Class of 1999)
  • 2016: Dr Lisa Begg (Class of 1984)
  • 2017: Dr Clare Fedele (Class of 1999)
  • 2018: Ursula Harris, née Ryan (Class of 1984)
  • 2019: Dr Julia Marchingo (Class of 2006)
  • 2020: Associate Professor Debbie Phyland, née Law (Class of 1982)
  • 2021: Professor Louise Bennett (Class of 1979)
  • 2022: Dr Lisa Higgins (Class of 1993)
  • 2023: Dr Emily Duane (Class of 1998)

Nominations for the 2024 Dr Ursula McKenna Award are now open.
We invite you to nominate an alumna who has made a remarkable impact in STEM, via this link:
Nominations will close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 10 September.


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