Robb College

Robb College Join us and become apart of over 60 years of heritage and traditions! Apply via our website. Annual prizes and bursaries reward academic success.

Being the first college at the Southern entrance to UNE, off Queen Elizabeth Drive, we are easy to find and sit amidst a grove of wonderful Australian Gums. Common rooms and study rooms are well furnished with the dining hall, Learning Centre and Music Room offering a quiet alternative to the college living space. The College Foundation funds scholarships which aim to attract talented students. Ro

bb has a proud heritage that spans more than 50 years, and a College spirit that is highly prized. Its residents are attracted from both city and country regions and study across all faculties and disciplines of the University. The rural ethos of character, strength and integrity is upheld at Robb, and many opportunities for contribution and leadership exist. A vigorous student life with many sporting and social opportunities include a chance for overseas touring with the Rugby Club. Highlights of the year are the Robb Ball, Parent & Student Weekend and Annual Charity Project. Cultural offerings include a biannual musical, Art Exhibition show, formal dinners and the Rural Lecture Series. Academic and personal assistance is available from a team of Resident Tutors who live in the College and are selected for approachability as well as academic excellence. Founded in 1960, Robb College is named after the first Registrar of the University of New England, Mr William Menzies Robb. Originally established as a men’s college, female students were accepted from 1977. The College is non-denominational. Robb College is known for its strong community spirit and the emphasis placed on leadership, character, integrity and participation. Robb College is proud of the very strong bonds that exist between current and former College students.

A great few nights coming up welcome to all une students of respective degrees, organised by the SCR and the Robb academ...
30/03/2026

A great few nights coming up welcome to all une students of respective degrees, organised by the SCR and the Robb academic team. Multiple speakers will be attending for each session so if you are interested please come along. 💚🤍🎓

Congratulations to Robb College Alumni James Macauley on your achievement 👏
25/03/2026

Congratulations to Robb College Alumni James Macauley on your achievement 👏

Introducing 2026 RAS Rural Achiever Finalist, James Macaulay from Orange.

James Macaulay is an emerging leader in Australian agriculture, based in Orange, NSW. A graduate of the University of New England with a Bachelor of Agriculture and Business, he currently works as a Livestock Sourcing Specialist with Woolworths Group, specialising in lamb procurement and supply chain development. With over six years of hands-on farming experience across livestock, cropping, and irrigation, James brings a practical, ground-up understanding of the industry. His leadership as President of Robb College and ongoing community involvement reflect his strong commitment to connection and collaboration. Passionate, driven, and community-minded, James is dedicated to strengthening rural industries and contributing positively to the future of Australian agribusiness.

12/03/2026

Robb fresher Netball for the win!!!!!! 24-22 🏐💚🤍💚🤍

This year’s JCR team have gotten off to a fantastic start working with the leadership team as a whole to continue to bui...
20/02/2026

This year’s JCR team have gotten off to a fantastic start working with the leadership team as a whole to continue to build a strong community at Robb.

Meet your 2026 Resident Leader team! This years group of RLs are dedicated and passio...
20/02/2026

Meet your 2026 Resident Leader team! This years group of RLs are dedicated and passionate towards Robb and are committed to working with the college to make this year amazing.

08/02/2026

1 week until move in day!!!

27/01/2026
Q&A with some of Robb College’s 2026 Leadership Team! 🐏Applications open for 2026 💚🤍
13/11/2025

Q&A with some of Robb College’s 2026 Leadership Team! 🐏

Applications open for 2026 💚🤍

11/11/2025

Heaps of fun events throughout the year!!! 💚🤍

11/11/2025

Apply now for the time of your life!!! 💚🤍

16/10/2025

Robbers Relive Glory Days 🏆🏆🏆

About 70 members of the Robb College rugby community from all over Australia and all over the world had a “brilliant weekend” in late September celebrating the club’s clean sweep of the New England competition in 2000.
Teammates flew in from Tonga, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Broome, Cloncurry and the Northern Territory to relive the historic victories in all three grades.
“Everyone had a ball and they’re all asking to do it again in five years’ time,” said former player and current director of the Robb College Foundation, Neil Hetherington.
As well as a ute-load of club memorabilia to reminisce over, attendees recreated team photographs and enjoyed a Q&A led by MC Tim Sullivan featuring stalwarts Steve Dalton, Sam Marshall, Rob Berry and Hamish Webb. Videos also beamed in recorded messages from those unable to make the reunion.
And the award for the longest-running rugby career goes to Lonnie Stone, who has played more than 400 games for the Coonabarabran Kookaburras since his Robb heyday. “He told us that the secret to his long career is that he’s never stopped… otherwise he’d never get going again,” Neil said.

Link to full photo gallery in the comments below 👇

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