Chloe Buiting’s inspiring conservation quest
Our very own ‘jungle doctor’ has just released a book and is on a mission to protect the world’s threatened wildlife, while helping our own fragile ecosystem too.
Category: People
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.
04 May 2021
03 May 2021
Meet RC academic advisor Ishita Akhter
Dr Ishita Akhter joined us in 2021 as an academic advisor in our Residential College. Here she shares a pivotal moment in her life and her life philosophy.
Category: Residential College
30 Apr 2021
Student reflection: dealing with anorexia and learning to put wellbeing first
To round out Trinity’s Wellbeing Week, student Eddie Jackson shares a personal tale of experiencing anorexia, and how looking after her wellbeing through journaling has now become an important part of her daily life.
Category: Residential College
29 Apr 2021
Experience the ‘rare beast’: Why you should book a choir concert ticket in May
Ahead of the Choir of Trinity College’s public Melbourne performances on 21 and 22 May, former chorister Bria Rechner reflects on what makes the choir such a ‘rare beast’, and why you should take up the opportunity to hear them sing.
Category: Chapel
27 Apr 2021
Debunking myths about wellbeing: our student panel speaks up
A panel of students from Trinity’s Wellbeing Committee debunk two of the most common myths that often surface when the topic of wellbeing comes up.
Category: Residential College
26 Apr 2021
What’s wellbeing all about and why is it important? Student panel discussion
To coincide with Trinity’s Wellbeing Week (26–30 April), student Eddie Jackson sits down with some members of our Wellbeing Committee in a panel-style conversation to talk about how these students manage their wellbeing and mental health, and steps we can take to improve our own wellbeing and that of those around us.
Category: Residential College
24 Apr 2021
Meet FS teacher Kanika Dhamija
Accounting lecturer Kanika Dhamija tells us about the most pivotal moment in her life, and why teaching brings her so much joy.
Category: Foundation Studies
21 Apr 2021
What does Earth Day mean for us and our planet?
In line with the celebration of Earth Day on 22 April, Lexie Sarstedt, one of Trinity’s 2021 Sustainability Interns, reflects on what Earth Day means for her and the future of our planet.
Category: Residential College
16 Apr 2021
How Foundation Studies prepared Laurel Chen for uni
Laurel Chen joined Trinity’s Foundation Studies program in 2019 and says the program played a pivotal role in improving her English and preparing her for university. It also helped her find a career path that she hadn't considered.
Category: Foundation Studies
29 Mar 2021
How journeying from China to Melbourne opened up many opportunities for Siana
Former Trinity College student Siana Xue explains why choosing Trinity was one of the best decisions of her life and why she thinks other international students should consider doing the same.
Category: Foundation Studies
22 Mar 2021
Saving the world, one toilet joke at a time
On World Water Day, we share the incredible story of Simon Griffiths, co-founder of Who Gives a Crap, who's on a mission to provide adequate sanitation to the world's population, even if it involves sitting on a toilet for 50 hours.
Category: People
15 Mar 2021
ēthikos: when consumption meets sustainability
In Ancient Greek, ēthikos means 'arising from habit' and 'morality’. For Abigail Tuscano (TCFS 2011), these concepts rang true and formed the cornerstone of her startup of the same name, as she seeks to encourage people to routinely choose ethical and sustainable fashion labels via a web platform, and rewards customers for shopping responsibly.
Category: Foundation Studies
12 Mar 2021
Churches going digital in a post-pandemic world
The Revd Dr Fergus King, along with Dr Srebrenka Kunek, consider how the modern digital environment, prompted by COVID-19, has offered the opportunity for the church to reflect on what 'real', 'presence' and 'absence' mean.
Category: Theological School
11 Mar 2021
A high-wire act: Dr Brendan Murphy on writing the rule book
It's been almost two years since the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, during which Trinity alum Dr Brendan Murphy made some of boldest public health decisions in Australia’s history. Here he talks about gut instinct, overcoming shyness and souvlaki-fuelled study sessions.
Category: People
15 Feb 2021
From Instagram to pop-up: Priyansh Parekh’s vegan food journey
Pop-up restaurants have risen in popularity around the world in recent years, and one of our very own Trinity alumni has jumped on the bandwagon, aiming to save the planet, one vegan dish at a time.
Category: Foundation Studies
