Running red hot
In recognition of International Artist Day on 25 October, we share the story of Foundation Studies alum and renowned installation artist 'Red' Hong Yi.
Category: Foundation Studies
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.
23 Oct 2020
10 Jul 2020
Getting the full Australian experience: Dennis Qian tells of his move from FS to RC
After completing Foundation Studies in 2016, Dennis Qian moved into Trinity’s Residential College while studying at the University of Melbourne, and couldn’t be happier with his decision.
Category: Foundation Studies
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
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
01 Aug 2019
Buddy program helps new students settle into Melbourne life
Moving to a new country to start a new life chapter can be daunting, but Trinity eases the anxiety by offering a buddy program to new Foundation Studies students.
Category: Foundation Studies
07 Jul 2019
Trinity student goes from garbage dump to graduation, the inspiring story of Sophy Ron
Media in Australia and around the world have picked up the incredible journey of one of our Foundation Studies students.
Category: Foundation Studies
07 Jun 2019
New addition to Trinity portrait gallery: Serene Yong
We’ve officially unveiled the latest addition to our revered portrait gallery.
Category: Foundation Studies
22 May 2019
Artist ‘Red’ Hong Yi named inaugural FS Alum of the Year
On Friday, more than 70 of our Foundation Studies alumni got together for a night of mingling and fun at Trinity College.
Category: Foundation Studies
01 Feb 2019
Trinity Infinity codes NASA robots to become world robotics competition finalists
A group of Mathematics 2 students from Trinity College’s Foundation Studies program finished in first place in the domestic phase of the Zero Robotics competition before going on to the international finals.
Category: Foundation Studies
13 Dec 2018
Trinity student ranked number one for robotics in Australia
Trinity College Foundation Studies student Rachel Ye won two awards at the recent Australian national robotics competition. Rachel took out the tournament champion (VRC/VEXU) and robot skills champion (VRC/VEXU) titles, and secured herself a place at the 2019 Robotics World Championship in the USA.
Category: Foundation Studies
25 Sep 2018
Community Planting Day
On Saturday 1 September the Residential College partnered with the Pathways School’s Foundation Studies program to host the annual Community Planting Day at Royal Park.
Category: Foundation Studies
16 May 2018
A home away from home: Finding community in residence
It’s never easy to move out of home and study with hundreds of other students in residence. Now, imagine doing this in a foreign country far from your homeland.<br />
Category: Foundation Studies
13 Mar 2018
Fair Dinkum Bigger and Better than Ever
On Wednesday 7 March, Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) hosted their biannual Fair Dinkum Clubs and Activities expo, its largest to date.
Category: Foundation Studies
14 Feb 2018
Caryn Ng- An Unexpected Journey
My name is Caryn Ng and I am from the 2003 February program at Trinity. I went on to study law and media and communications at the University of Melbourne. During that time, I worked as a Student Host for new Trinity students (it’s always great welcoming new faces!) - all the way up until my graduation. <br />
Category: Foundation Studies
14 Feb 2018
Not Another Hong Kong Banker
Hong Kong is a well-known financial hub with many of our alumni living and working in this cosmopolitan city. However, there are also many Trinity alumni from Hong Kong who are exploring alternate career paths to banking and finance. We caught up with Yuki Fung, Zoe Mau and Grace Ng to find out about life in Hong Kong outside of the banking sector.<br />
Category: Foundation Studies