News & Stories

Trinity College campus on a beautiful day
0001-01-01

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.

What is Holy Week?

Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday – Holy Week is marked out with a number of ‘days’, but do you know what they all represent? The Dean of our Theological School Bob Derrenbacker helps break it down.

What is Tenebrae service?

Tenebrae is a Christian tradition that involves a service held in the dark after a series of candles are sequentially extinguished.

The story of Passover: suffering, liberation and freedom

Passover retells the biblical story of the Exodus, but it is also a story about fear, courage, empathy and hope. Drawing on Jewish scripture and rabbinic tradition, this reflection explores how suffering and liberation are deeply intertwined.

Facing the music – 3 alumni share their music careers

Juggling artistic endeavour with everyday life appears to be the norm for these rising musicians, but is this career 'balancing act' also a symptom of a dysfunctional industry?

Meet visiting professor Dr Paula Gooder

We chat to our visiting professor Dr Paula Gooder about her trip to Melbourne, stay at Trinity College and research interests

Welcome Professor Moira O’Bryan to the Trinity College Board

Professor Moira O’Bryan – a leading reproductive biologist and Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne – brings extensive scientific and academic leadership to the Trinity College Board.

Welcome message from our new Warden, the Reverend Professor Russell Goulbourne

Today, our ninth Warden begins a new chapter at Trinity College

The end of an era

A message from outgoing Warden, Professor Ken Hinchcliff

8 reasons to live and study in Melbourne in 2026

Melbourne is one of Australia’s most vibrant cities and has long been a sought-after study destination for domestic and international students alike. Here are 8 reasons why you should consider studying and living in Melbourne.

Walt Hawker’s leap from country SA to Trinity College

Walt Hawker says friendships and opportunities came thick and fast when he joined the Trinity community.

Meet Theological School lecturer Blake Wassell

Dr Blake Wassell, Stewart Senior Lecturer in New Testament in our Theological School, shares where his passion for theology comes from and his love of cricket

Announcing our 2026 Alum of the Year – Jen Peedom

Congrats to our 2026 Bill Cowan Alum of the Year, director Jen Peedom (TC 1995). Two decades on from her first journey into the Himalayas, she's ready to tell the greatest climbing story never told.

From Taiyuan to Melbourne: Leslie's Foundation Studies journey

When Leslie moved to Melbourne from China, he appreciated the support he received at Trinity College, which helped him improve his English and get the marks required to transition to the University of Melbourne.

50 years on: Trinity to host symposium examining Malcolm Fraser's legacy 

Trinity College will host the two-day event from 12-13 December 2025.

Trinity College unveils significant addition to ER White Collection

Seth Birchall’s Never Stop Learning (The Oak) is the latest commission to be added to Trinity College’s ER White Collection.
Displaying results 1 - 15 of 171
Pages