Sancta is a place to live on the grounds of The University of Sydney. Our residents study at various universities in Sydney. Together, we are a vibrant group of scholars and professionals that study, research and teach in nearby university and healthcare settings. Our visually breathtaking heritage building is for undergraduate women studying at universities across Sydney, and our newer Graduate House building is home to female and male postgraduate students, academics and staff of nearby hospitals. Together, our community members contribute to and benefit from our celebrated academic program which promotes achievement through mentoring, debate, inquiry and endeavour. Knowledge-sharing within and across academic and professional disciplines takes place not only in our various study sessions and debates, but in daily life where individuals dine and socialise together. Maturity and respect for Sancta’s values are expected of all community members, many of whom are beneficiaries of generous donor support through bursaries and scholarships that make Sancta very accessible by Sydney cost-of-living standards. Our story is unique in the context of Australian residential colleges – we are, and always have been, for the empowerment of young people through creating an environment rich in academic culture and real diversity.