Draft:Fig Tree Hall, University of New South Wales

  • Comment: With the exception of the suhur article, all the sources cited are close primary ones, which do not establish notability. We need to see significant coverage, directly of the subject, in multiple independent and reliable secondary sources. My guess is that such source are not likely to be available, which is typically the case with halls of residence, as well as individual faculties/departments/schools and other individual units of universities. DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:24, 4 December 2023 (UTC)


Fig Tree Hall is a residential college situated on the Kensington campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Established in 2014 and operated by UNSW, Fig Tree Hall underwent refurbishment works conducted by the Patterson Building Group[1], contributing to its present status as a vibrant student accommodation facility.

History edit

Founded in 2014, Fig Tree Hall stands as one of the student accommodation options owned and operated by UNSW. Its establishment followed extensive refurbishment works overseen by the Patterson Building Group, leading to its current state as a prominent residential college[1].

In 2022, Fig Tree Hall garnered attention by extending an invitation to the entire UNSW community to celebrate the first pre-dawn meal during Ramadan[2]. This event received notable coverage from SBS Urdu, further highlighting the inclusive and diverse nature of the residential college[3][4].

Accommodation edit

Situated adjacent to The Kensington Colleges (TKC), including Basser College, Goldstein College, and Philip Baxter College, Fig Tree Hall offers various accommodation options at B18 on the UNSW Kensington Campus[5][6]. Residents can choose from gender-segregated floors, fully furnished single rooms with ensuite or shared bathrooms, and catering-inclusive plans.

House Committee edit

Fig Tree Hall
University of New South Wales
LocationUNSW campus, Kensington
Full nameFig Tree Hall
Established2014
Sister collegesBasser College, Philip Baxter College, Goldstein College, UNSW Hall, Colombo House, International House
HeadIsabelle Creagh
DeanRasheed Khan
Websitehttps://accommodation.unsw.edu.au/colleges/fig-tree-hall

The House Committee at Fig Tree Hall is a student-led organization responsible for overseeing various aspects of the college. Comprising elected residents, the committee is divided into an executive group and portfolio directors, offering residents opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities[8].

The House Committee is annually elected and includes:

Executive:

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

Portfolio Directors:

  • Two Social Directors
  • Amenities Director
  • Charities Director
  • Cultural Director
  • Communications Director
  • One male identifying and one female identifying Sports Director

The Committee collaborates with the Dean, currently Isabelle Creagh, to ensure the college rules and expectations are upheld. The executive team works alongside the dean to manage and operate the college efficiently.

Student support edit

Residents at Fig Tree Hall benefit from on-site support, including a Dean, Deputy Dean, and a team of resident fellows offering academic guidance and pastoral support. The college also hosts group study sessions and wellbeing programs to facilitate a smooth transition for students entering university life.

For more information, please visit the official Fig Tree Hall website: https://accommodation.unsw.edu.au/colleges/fig-tree-hall

References edit

  1. ^ a b Hiberce. "UNSW Fig Tree Hall & Goldstein Hall | Patterson Building Group". Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ "Ramadan First Pre-Dawn Meal". UNSW Accommodation. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. ^ "Ramadan 2022 Pre-Dawn Meals hosted by Fig Tree Hall - Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙 Make sure you wake up early! Fig Tree Hall invites everyone to our first Pre-Dawn Meal to be held on Saturday 2nd April from 4:30am in the Goldstein Dining Hall! This will be a great opportunity to learn about Ramadan with the UNSW community! 💚 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. ^ z3081268 (2014-07-04). "Kensington Colleges win NSW architecture award". UNSW Newsroom. Retrieved 2023-12-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Maps | Estate Management - UNSW Sydney". www.estate.unsw.edu.au. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  6. ^ "B18 Fig Tree Hall at UNSW Kensington". StudentVIP. Retrieved 2023-12-04.

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