[citation needed] The Scottish economist and winner of the 1996 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Professor Sir James Mirrlees, was appointed the founding Master that same year.

The only founding fellow who still works in the college is Professor Colin A. Graham.

The fully residential College accommodates 300 students with communal dining three nights per week during term time.

[1] Morningside is located between the central campus and Chung Chi College, next to the Sports Centre at the eastern end of the University, directly beside S.H.

The College is set against the contour of the hills commanding a full view of Tolo Harbour and is within walking distance of the University Mall, Library and University station.