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News & Stories

There's always something happening at Trinity College - stay up-to-date with our latest news and stories.

Also keep an eye on our events for current students, staff, alumni & friends of Trinity College and the general public.

19 May 2020

How do you teach drama virtually? A teacher explains how.

Last week we shared the story of how our drama program came into being; this week we share how it’s been adapted to the online learning environment. No easy feat for a subject that relies on classroom activities and performance … or is it?

Category: Foundation Studies

18 May 2020

This Trinity College crew once appeared on Australia’s Got Talent … and made it to the semis

Brian McFadden dubbed them the ‘singing nerds from Melbourne’. But how did these ‘nerds’ get their start, and how have they stayed strong for nearly 15 years?

15 May 2020

Getting to know the stranger: what theology can teach us

One of the lecturers in our Theological School, Dr Scott Kirkland, shares his thoughts on why theology is about refusing mastery of the world, and what embracing this concept can teach us.

Category: Theological School

14 May 2020

Why we need to step up our ethical game if we want a brighter future post COVID-19

Resident student Edwina Jackson provides a recap of this week's Fireside Chat with Associate Professor Ben Neville, and gives us insight into how both personal and corporate responsibility can help us emerge from the COVID-19 crisis for the better.

08 May 2020

This great Trinity tradition won't go ahead this year...

Tomorrow was supposed to be the running of the 'Juttoddie' – one of Trinity's oldest and most beloved traditions. While it won't go ahead this year, we will share how it all started.

06 May 2020

How this social change agent is influencing politics through research

In times like these, we’re reminded to look at the big picture. That’s what our alum Dr Sabrina Anjara has been doing her whole career.

Category: Foundation Studies

30 Apr 2020

Inside the Emoji Project: How our students aim to connect us in this time of disconnection

Using their time in isolation inventively, five Trinitarians apply the ‘picture says a thousand words’ concept to develop emojis that could help connect us all.

27 Apr 2020

Keeping the spirit alive: how does college life work in lockdown?

Trinity student Jasper Garner gives us the inside scoop on what’s happening at Trinity College and how our students are staying connected both on and off campus.

24 Apr 2020

Lest we forget those who serve and have served – even if, like Kate, it’s not in the way you think

To recognise those who are serving in our defence forces, and in honour of those who have done so in the past, we share the story of the Reverend Kate Lord, who took an unconventional career path after graduating from Trinity College’s Theological School. Her story seems even more fitting given Anzac Day will be a little unconventional this year too.

Category: Theological School

22 Apr 2020

Was COVID-19 made in a lab? Is a vaccine coming? A world virus expert helps separate fact from fiction

Even in lockdown, Trinity College students are still enjoying our regular ‘fireside chats’ (although it’s BYO fire at the moment) with leading professionals and academics. Yesterday our students heard from Professor Dave O’Connor, a world-leading virologist from the University of Wisconsin, about all things coronavirus. Here, Trinity biomedicine student Kevin Chen provides a recap.

20 Apr 2020

How artificial intelligence can help save the planet

Amid all the COVID-19 craziness, the sustainability of our planet is still important and shouldn’t be forgotten. We share the story of one of our alumni who’s doing something for the fight … assisted by robots.

Category: People

15 Apr 2020

An inspiring journey from Alice Springs to Melbourne Law School

While the world is focused on COVID-19, educational challenges still remain, and will continue, for many Australians, particularly those in remote areas. Here we share the journey of former Trinity College student Marli Mathewson, who is on a mission to improve the Northern Territory’s justice system.

Category: People

09 Apr 2020

Community, collaboration and lockdown: Q&A with Senior Student Morgan Galea

Each year Trinity appoints a Senior Student to act as a representative of our residential student body. Here, this year's Senior Student, Morgan Galea, gives us a run down on his goals and highlights, and shares what it's like living at Trinity during lockdown.

07 Apr 2020

The show won’t go on … but here’s why our cancelled musical is still worthy of reflection

It's with great regret that we've had to announce the cancellation of Trinity's 2020 musical 'Once on this Island', particularly given the show's storyline means so much to our producer. In this heartfelt piece, he explains why.

30 Mar 2020

Loneliness – what it is and how to deal with it

Given the latest social distancing measures put into place by the government, loneliness – and how to avoid it – is something we need to seriously consider. Below is an adaptation of an article that ran in our 2018 issue of Trinity Today by loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim.

Category: People

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