Igniting timeless curiosity

through scholarships, educational partnerships and events

Paul Ramsay and Our Mission

Tony Abbott - Kim Beazley interview

The Ramsay Centre was launched three years ago.

Watch this interview with former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and former ALP leader Kim Beazley recorded just before our launch, in which they reflect on Paul Ramsay’s vision, and the importance of nurturing a greater understanding of our civilisation.

     About us

     About Paul Ramsay

Study Western Civilisation

Undergraduate Scholarships

Each year the Ramsay Centre offers up to 90 school-leavers like you the opportunity to study specially designed programs on Western Civilisation.
Postgraduate Scholarships

Supporting outstanding, thoughtful and imaginative young Australians to pursue graduate study at the world’s best overseas universities.
Summer Program

The Ramsay Centre Summer Programs are open to high school students in their final two years of study with an interest in the liberal arts and humanities.
Why Study the West?
Why Study the West?
BA Degree Programs
BA Degree Programs

News & Media 
AnnouncementsNews & Media 08 April 2021

Margaret Thatcher: Centre Chairman John Howard in conversation with Thatcher biographer Charles Moore
News & MediaWatch 08 April 2021

Thatcher: Lord Charles Moore in conversation with the Hon John Howard OM AC
AnnouncementsNews & Media 31 March 2021

UOW School of Liberal Arts Highlights Report 2020
AnnouncementsNews & Media 17 March 2021

Australian Catholic University welcomes inaugural Ramsay Scholars

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Events

The Ramsay Centre runs a Public Outreach Program that features Ramsay Lectures, Symposia and exclusive Ramsay Boardroom Lunches.

Great books of the Western Canon

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