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12/09/2024
A reminder that bookings for a seat at the 2024 Cordner Oration AFL Preliminary Finals breakfast close tomorrow evening! Get your ticket now to avoid missing out.
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Trinity College Cordner Oration Please join us for the annual Cordner Oration AFL Preliminary Finals Breakfast at Trinity College. The event is named in honour of the Cordners,...
08/09/2024
As part of our upcoming exhibition, ‘Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven stories of Timor-Leste’ (which opens to the public on 24 September), etwa - supporting women in Timor Leste and Trinity College are delighted to host the half-day symposium on Saturday 21 September. The symposium, featuring scholars, activists, and experts, will focus on Timor-Leste’s occupation, resistance, and traditional culture.
Panellists include:
* Official INTERFET historian, Professor Craig Stockings, UNSW (Keynote speaker)
* Señora Ilda da Cruz, Coordinator of the LO’UD Cooperative, Timor-Leste
* Professor Michael Leach (Politics & International Relations), Swinburne University of Technology
* Dr Kim McGrath (Former Research Director at the Bracks Timor-Leste Governance Project)
* Lara Nicholls, Curator of Art, Art Section, Australian War Memorial
* Professor Clinton Fernandes (International & Political Studies), UNSW
* Josh Trinidade, Independent Researcher, Timor-Leste
* Maria Madeira, Contemporary Artist, Timor-Leste, the first Timorese artist to ever present at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Tickets can be purchased via the link below.
Tais, Culture & Resilience - symposium The symposium brings together scholars and experts to delve into the exhibition themes of Tais, Culture & Resilience, with keynote speaker official...
06/09/2024
Calling all footy fans! With AFL finals season upon us, it's almost time for the annual Cordner Oration AFL preliminary finals breakfast! Join us on Friday 20 September from 0730 for breakfast and a talk from our guest speaker for this year, AFL Executive General Manager Laura Kane. It's the best way to start the day!
Trinity College Cordner Oration Please join us for the annual Cordner Oration AFL Preliminary Finals Breakfast at Trinity College. The event is named in honour of the Cordners,...
05/09/2024
The Fellows of Trinity College represent excellence in their respective fields, and an embodiment of the Trinity spirit. It is one of the highest honours that can be bestowed upon an Trinity alum. Congratulations to our newest Fellows for 2024.
Congratulations to:
⚜️Prof Stephen Cordner AM PSM
⚜️Prof Andrew Cuthbertson AO
⚜️Andrew Farran
⚜️Associate Prof Jane Freemantle OAM
⚜️Rose Hiscock
⚜️The Revd Jennifer Inglis
⚜️Prof Fleur Johns
⚜️Prof Tim Lindsey AO
⚜️Ali Moore
⚜️The Hon Geoffrey Nettle AC KC
⚜️Siobhan Stagg
⚜️And in loving memory: the Late Dr. John (Jack) Best AO.
You can view the full album from the evening here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBGgZ5
LEADERSHIP: Trinity College believes in providing real opportunities for growth and leadership for all students. These range from ‘traditional’ leadership roles in one of Trinity’s many clubs & societies, to more community-based experiences, such as Trinitarian Jerome Cubillo (TC 2009) hiking the Kokoda Trail with college mates – a formative experience.
It is our goal that these opportunities foster within our students the passion, commitment and empathy that are the cornerstones of any good leader. For Jerome, a proud Larrakia and Wadjigan man, his experiences at Trinity helped shape him as a leader, and set him on a path to pursue impactful, inspiring work for his community.
‘Seeing the work that the College does to ensure that they’re authentic in that engagement, to have the right impact for Indigenous students at the College..it sticks with you, it leaves its imprint...it’s just such a wonderful experience.’
Applications for a place at Trinity College next year close October 31, apply now: https://tinyurl.com/2m9m3kz5
03/09/2024
We hope you can join us for our next exhibition, ‘Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven stories of Timor-Leste’.
2024 marks significant commemorations for the people of Timor-Leste, including the 25th anniversary of their vote for independence and the start of the Australian-led INTERFET mission. It also celebrates 20 years of partnership between etwa - supporting women in Timor Leste and the LO'UD Cooperative in Timor-Leste.
The exhibition honours Timor-Leste’s journey to independence and tells a story of cultural knowledge, creativity, perseverance and strength, expressed through beautiful handwoven Tais and photographic work of Elaine Briere, Sally Gray, Jorge da Araujo, and Ross Bird, and audio-visual design by Marcus Salvagno.
Curated by ETWA in partnership with Trinity College, the exhibition illustrates how Tais are woven, used, and celebrated, and how these women and their Tais have endured extreme adversity to become symbols of Indigenous resilience and hope for the future.
Only a few tickets remain for the exhibition’s opening night on Thursday 19 September – you can find details via this link: https://tinyurl.com/mvt64ufw
Augmenting the exhibition will be a half-day symposium on Saturday 21 September at Trinity College, where a panel of scholars, activists, and experts will delve deeper into these themes, with discussions on Timor-Leste’s occupation, resistance, and traditional culture. Official INTERFET historian, Professor Craig Stockings, UNSW will be the keynote speaker. You can also find information for this event on our website: https://tinyurl.com/mvt64ufw
The exhibition itself will run Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-4pm, 24 September to 10 December 2024 in the Burke Gallery, which can be found on Level 1 of the Gateway Building at Trinity College, enter via Tin Alley.
02/09/2024
Big congrats to Trinitarian Joe McGuire (TC 2019), on a very successful debut as punter for the Ohio State Buckeyes! His AFL heritage shined through over the weekend, making two massive punts down the field in his debut for Ohio State – which, for context, is one of the best college football teams in the United States.
WATCH: Eddie McGuire's son makes college football debut, immediately pulls out a drop punt Chosen as starting punter for Ohio State against Akron, Joe McGuire instantly showed his AFL heritage!
30/08/2024
Thank you to our early '90s alum who were able to join us in the old faithful JCR for our recent 30-year reunion!
The full album from the night can be accessed here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBFaXK
27/08/2024
Footy finals start next week! Which means our Cordner Oration AFL Preliminary Finals Breakfast fast approaches.
Join us on Friday 20 September for a fabulous breakfast and presentation by this year’s guest speaker: AFL Executive General Manager Football, Laura Kane. AFL is part of Laura’s DNA, and she is the first female Executive General Manager of Footy in the game’s 166-year history.
Trinity College Cordner Oration Please join us for the annual Cordner Oration AFL Preliminary Finals Breakfast at Trinity College. The event is named in honour of the Cordners,...
21/08/2024
Early 2000s Trinitarians! A reminder that the RSVP cutoff for our upcoming 20-year reunion is fast approaching. We hope to see you on Friday 30 August for drinks, canapés and long overdue catchups! Click here to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1252754
21/08/2024
What a cracking speech, and testament to the power of the collegiate experience! Congratulations to Trinity alum Rob Sitch (TC 1980) on his recent win at the Logies for ABC's Utopia.
In case you missed it, Rob has spoken before on the pivotal role his college and university experience played in forging his path as one of Australia's most beloved entertainers: https://youtu.be/5WnsWVR6Pcc
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COLLEGIATE. Every year, Trinity College attracts the best and brightest students, brimming with enthusiasm. It's truly a collegiate environment of curiosity, thought-leadership and friendship. These attributes were at the core of a student by the name of Ali Moore (TC 1983), who went on to become one of Australia's leading journalists. Ali found her place in Trinity, before finding her place in the world.
'A place like Trinity, I think is a really fantastic place to be in any time of your life, but especially when you're young.'
Applications for a place at Trinity College next year are open: https://tinyurl.com/3ebpj326
16/08/2024
Back on the old stomping ground, the (old) Junior Common Room, reminiscing about those halcyon days of college.
Thanks to all who were able to join us for the early 1980s reunion at Trinity last week!
You can view the full album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDvkQ
14/08/2024
We won! Last night at the 2024 APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards, The Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne took out Performance of the Year – Notated Composition!
The performance featured the Choir of Trinity College, distinguished soprano and current chorister Mia Robinson and Trinity College Director of Music Chris Watson (chorus director) alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and its conductor Benjamin Northey and Joseph Nolan on organ. The performance took place on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
‘It was such a privilege to be asked to collaborate again with the MSO, one of the finest orchestras in the world, and I am delighted that all the hard work of the players and singers, under the expert direction of Ben Northey, has been recognised by this award,’ says Trinity College Director of Music Chris Watson.
The annual Art Music Awards are presented by the Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS) in conjunction with the Australian Music Centre (AMC) to recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education, and presentation of Australian music.
DISCOVERY: Through our clubs and societies, sports and academic opportunities, we encourage our students at Trinity to get involved, and have a go. And sometimes, for students like Margot Foster AM (TC 1976), they discover a hidden talent. Encouraged by peers, Margot decided to join the Trinity rowing squad. She discovered she had a knack for rowing...which ultimately led to the life-altering moment of winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics.
‘Trinity provided that sliding door moment. But for the fact that I took up rowing, I would have never had the opportunities I’ve had.’
Applications for a place at Trinity College in 2025 are now open: https://tinyurl.com/49czerkt
07/08/2024
Back and positively glowing after a well-earned winter break ✨🌈
02/08/2024
Last call for tickets! Don't miss out on our upcoming 40 year reunion on Friday 9 August 🥳 Bookings close this weekend: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1240043
30/07/2024
Happy International Day of Friendship!
Students will often describe Trinity as ‘a community of friends’, which is true! When you live at Trinity, you get to experience one of the most important phases of your life, surrounded by new friends that will go on to become old friends.
(If you’d like to find your new-old friends at Trinity next year, applications are now open! 👯♂️)
25/07/2024
Bucket hats, blonde tips and Basement Jaxx – ah, the early noughties, you were something else. To all our alum who were in college in 2001, 2002, 2003 and/or 2004, you are invited to our upcoming early '00s reunion on Friday 30 August with drinks, canapés, and plenty of time to catch-up with your fellow Trinity peers! Click the link to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1252754
POSSIBILITIES. Trinity is home to a diverse but likeminded group of young people who are uninhibited by the possibilities in front of them. From extracurricular activities, to sport, to establishing a network – the possibiities are numerous. For Olympic gold medallist and alum Tom King (TC 1992), it was an amazing experience that helped shaped him as a person.
‘Like most things at college, you get out of that experience what you put into it. You should grasp it with both hands and make the most of it.’
Applications for a place at Trinity College next year are now open: https://tinyurl.com/bddyh5t2
22/07/2024
Submissions for the Nakata Brophy Prize for Short Fiction close soon! For those needing some late motivation, meet former Nakata Brophy prize winner Jasmin McGaughey, as she shares a bit about her inspiration.
Meet Nakata Brophy prize winner Jasmin McGaughey Jasmin McGaughey – who penned Ash Barty's 'Little Ash' series – joined us at Trinity as a writer in residence after winning the Nakata Brophy short fiction prize. Here she shares a bit about her upbringing and inspiration.
22/07/2024
To our early '80s alum: don't forget – the 40 year reunion is happening in less than 3 weeks on Friday 9 August, so now is the time to book! This event is open to anyone who resided at Trinity in 1981, 1982, 1983 and/or 1984, aka people likely in this 1982 group shot!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1240043?
CONFIDENCE. One of the things that makes Trinity special is how it brings together students from a variety of backgrounds, with varied interests, passions and motivations. A greater sense of self is the natural by-product of living within the Trinity College community, where students like alum Chloe Buiting (TC 2010) gain the confidence to enter the world and pursue what inspires them.
'The experience at Trinity, and I don't say this lightly, changed my life.'
Applications for 2025 are now open: https://tinyurl.com/ducyydc3
11/07/2024
Our incredible The Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne has been nominated for Performance of the Year – Notated Composition in the 2024 Art Music Awards for their performance of Stabat Mater. 🥳
The nominated performance featured the Choir of Trinity College, distinguished soprano and current chorister Mia Robinson (TC 2022) and Trinity College Director of Music Christopher Watson (chorus director), alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and its conductor Benjamin Northey with Joseph Nolan on organ. The nominated performance took place on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
‘It was such a privilege to be asked to collaborate again with the MSO, one of the finest orchestras in the world, and I am delighted that all the hard work of the players and singers, under the expert direction of Ben Northey, has been recognised by this nomination,’ says Chris.
The award winners will be announced at a ceremony to be held on Wednesday 14 August at the Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne.
Well done all!
10/07/2024
It was the early ‘90s. Flannel was king, the infamous ‘birthday cake interview’ had Australians scratching their heads, and, for some ungodly reason, Achy Breaky Heart was at the top of the charts in Australia. If you were at Trinity in 1991, 1992, 1993 and/or 1994, you are invited to join our early '90s reunion on Friday 23 August with drinks, canapés, and long overdue catch-ups!
30 year (early '90s) reunion You are invited to join our early '90s reunion with drinks, canapés, and plenty of time to catch-up with your fellow Trinity peers! This event is open to anyone who resided at Trinity in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994, regardless of whether you were a fresher or a fifth-year at that time.Partners and ...
05/07/2024
Last Thursday, Trinity chorister Mia Robinson (TC 2022) performed as a soloist in the Classic 100 Concert 2024 at Hamer Hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It was an imposing task: performing a technically very difficult piece in front of the MSO and crowds both in Hamer Hall and at home (as the concert was broadcast) – Mia's performance was nothing short of incredible.
If you missed the broadcast, it's available on ABC iView, at approx 38 minutes in:
Classic 100 Concert 2024 The ABC's annual Classic 100 countdown comes to life with a spectacular Concert, celebrating the music that makes us feel good, performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
01/07/2024
We had the pleasure of hosting a farewell fundraising concert in the Trinity College chapel over the weekend, for one of our musically gifted alums, Phoebe Edwards (TC 2018).
Phoebe, a talented soprano, is heading off to London in August to undertake her Masters at the Royal Academy of Music. The concert was a celebration of her musical journey so far, and a fundraiser to help ease the cost of studying in London.
Trinity was a fitting venue for her farewell celebration concert, as she spent many hours rehearsing and performing with the Trinity College Choir. Good luck with your future studies, Phoebe!
01/07/2024
It was the early ‘80s. Flares were out, big hair was in–the ozone layer suffering at the escalation in the use of hairspray. If you were in College in 1981, ’82, ’83 or ’84, you are invited to join our early '80s reunion on Friday 9 August with drinks, canapés, and plenty of time to catch-up with your fellow Trinity mates.
Partners and friends (including from different cohorts!) are welcome, too.
Click the link to RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1240043?
26/06/2024
VALUES. From their first day, we aim to instil in our students community-focussed values. It is our hope that students carry these values with them for the rest of their professional and personal lives. Dr Mimi Tang (TC 1982) is an embodiment of this hope. Nurtured in the Trinity environment of collaboration and helping others, Mimi has built an impressive career with these values at the core.
‘There were some strong values that were shared through the Trinity College cohort. One of the most important ones to me would be helping others’.
Applications for 2025 are now open!
MIMI TANG: Strong values were shared through the Trinity College experience Professor Mimi Tang is a paediatric allergist immunologist and clinician researcher. She attended Trinity College, Melbourne, from 1981 to 1984. Mimi says th...
14/06/2024
A lovely little write-up in Limelight today about our fabulous Choir before they hit the road for Bowral and Sydney in July.
Top University Choirs find common ground When the flagship musical ensembles of St Paul's Sydney and Trinity Melbourne meet "it'll be bigger than Ben-Hur".
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