UK Gala Dinner 2026 & Campaign Launch

The Master, Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate, is delighted to invite you to a special evening in London as we gather to celebrate the next chapter in the College's future.

Date: Friday 17th July 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: The In & Out (Naval and Military Club) London, 4 St James’s Square LONDON SW1Y 4JU
Dress code: Black-tie/Formal Attire
RSVP: Thursday 2nd July 2026

This dinner will bring together alumni, parents and friends of Ormond for an evening of celebration. 

We are honoured that Lord Chris Smith, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, will deliver the keynote address, offering reflections on leadership, education and the value of collegiate communities in shaping future generations. 

On the evening, The Master will formally launch The Campaign for Ormond College, a major philanthropic project that seeks to ensure that Ormond continues to provide world-class facilities, transformative scholarship support, and an exceptional student experience for generations to come. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Alumni Relations Team at alumni@ormond.unimelb.edu.au

*Please note that all ticket sales for this event will be processed in Australian Dollars (AUD). As our organisation is based in Australia, the registration platform does not currently support local currency transactions for this event in London. Any applicable currency conversion fees will be determined by your bank or payment provider.