Australia Day Honours for Trinity
Each year we’re pleased to see a number of our alumni recognised with Australia Day Honours. This year was no exception, and we extend our congratulations to the following people.
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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.
31 Jan 2019
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09 Jan 2019
Vale Dr Roger Riordan AM
Trinity College was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our closest friends and most generous benefactors, alumnus and Trinity College Fellow Dr Roger Riordan AM. Roger peacefully passed away on 2 January 2019 at age 84.
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22 Nov 2018
A fine portrait: the career of national art gallery director Angus Trumble
Alumnus Angus Trumble (TC 1983) has made a name for himself as a leader in the arts sector, holding senior management positions in galleries around Australia and overseas. As he prepares to step down from his current role as Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Angus reflects on some of the highlights and challenges of his career.
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15 Nov 2018
Trinity student strives for a sustainable future: the tale of Ecco Kuppa
Growing up in the Philippines, residential student Evan Sinclair developed a passion for sustainability and the environment from an early age.
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02 Nov 2018
Q & A with Dre Vorst-Parkes (TC 2003)
Dre Vorst-Parkes (TC 2003) shares his career journey and advice as well as what it was like living in his 'own X-Mansion'.
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02 Nov 2018
Ways to get the most from a mentoring relationship
Trinity College has an active network of over 26,800 alumni from all around the world. Many of these alumni are willing to give their time to talk to current students and young graduates and offer career advice.
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24 Oct 2018
Foundation Studies alumnus establishes ‘Above Gastrobar’ – Ipoh’s up-and-coming culinary hotspot
Above Gastrobar offers an impressive selection of wine and scrumptious Asian dishes, cooked to perfection with Western twists. It also includes a rooftop area overlooking Ipoh Old Town in Malaysia. These are just a few reasons to visit the trendy restaurant and bar founded by Yu Cheng Chong (TCFS 2009).
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16 Oct 2018
Trinity College residential students teach international students Aussie rules
Trinity College students Matthew Blair and Charles Baylis ran a community integration program at Trinity College on Wednesday 12 September, where students from Trinity’s Foundation Studies program got the chance to learn the game of Australian rules football from residential students.
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01 Oct 2018
Welcome to our new Residential College dean
Trinity College is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Leonie Jongenelis as the next dean of the Residential College. Leonie joins us from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Perth, where she is currently the dean of residential life.
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01 Oct 2018
Scott Charles appointed next deputy warden
Trinity College's advancement director, Scott Charles, will be taking on the role of deputy warden next year upon the retirement of current deputy warden, Campbell Bairstow. Scott has played an important leadership role at the college in the advancement space for the past five years, and will now add the deputy role to his portfolio.
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06 Sep 2018
Welcome to our new Pathways School dean
We’re delighted to announce Mr Richard Pickersgill as the new dean of our Pathways School.
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05 Sep 2018
Trinity women’s footy soars to victory; men’s footy gallant in defeat
The women’s footy team has claimed victory in the grand finals, impressively going "back to back to back", crushing Ormond 36-0. Unfortunately, the men’s team came up just short, narrowly losing by 7 points in a closely fought grand final. Sports representatives, Lilli Vagnarelli and Alex Gall share their insights from the respective women’s and men’s matches.
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04 Sep 2018
The Path to Artistic Freedom
For Foundation Studies alumna Wan Shing Lang (Shing), art isn’t just visual, it’s a form of healing. Here she explains how an unrelenting desire to create (and a touch of stubbornness) led to a fulfilling career as an art therapist.
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08 Aug 2018
Keep the doors open for the future
Professor Tim Lindsey (TC 1981) was recognised in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to promoting understanding between Australia and Indonesia. His Trinity experience was not only fun, it was vital in preparing him for the possibilities ahead. Here, he urges students to look to Asia when considering future careers. <br />
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01 Aug 2018
Trinity Choir tour Europe showcasing international talent
The Trinity Choir has just returned from its tour to Europe, the first international tour the Choir has undertaken for six years. Members spent a week rehearsing in northern Spain and then three weeks in the United Kingdom, singing in London, Windsor, Canterbury, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Oxford.
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