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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.

Pursuing a creative passion: from Trinity to Edinburgh to New York

Ruby Smith has gone from strength to strength since securing a scholarship to join Trinity College as a chorister, and is now on her way to New York City.

Meet former Foundation Studies student Valerie To

Valerie shares why she decided to move to Australia from Hong Kong to study, and what she loves most about Melbourne.

Welcome to our newest board members, Sandy Clark and Kirsten Gray

In 2023, we're pleased to welcome Sandy Clark and Kirsten Gray to the Trinity College Board.

A love story for Valentine’s Day: Brisa Quek and Yu Kai Chong

Brisa Quek and Yu Kai Chong met through Trinity College's Young Leaders Program, and loved the campus so much they returned to use it as a backdrop for their wedding photos. Here they share some of their beautiful photos and the story of how their relationship evolved.

A love story for Valentine’s Day: Charles and Susan La Nauze

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we share the story of Charles and Susan La Nauze, who married in the Trinity College Chapel in 1972 after just three months of dating (after a blind date, no less). When you know, you know, right?

2023 Australia Day Honours

Congratulations to the members of the extended Trinity College community for their recognition in the Australia Day Honours list for 2023.

Surgery in space. 3D-printed spines. Alvin Pun explains some of the lesser-known aspects of surgery

It took Alvin Pun (TCFS 1993) a long time to work out what he wanted to do with his life, and even longer to decide which stream of medicine he wanted to follow, having assumed that once he graduated from med school he would just be a ‘doctor’. But eventually he worked it out, as most students do, and is now a leading spine surgeon. Here he gives insight into his career choice, why seeing a surgeon costs so much, and why the life of a surgeon isn’t as glamorous as you may think.

Yifei Wang on using artificial intelligence to save lives

In line with National Senior Citizens Day on 21 August 2022, Foundation Studies alum Yifei Wang (TCFS 2013) tells us about his new venture CaptureLive, which aims to reduce the fatality of falls in elderly populations with the help of AI. Tragically, it was built off the back of a personal experience.

Alum Ethan Taylor awarded prestigious Charlie Perkins scholarship

Warumungu man Ethan Taylor (TC 2018) is one of two talented Indigenous Australians to be awarded a prestigious Charlie Perkins scholarship in 2022 to study at Oxford University.

Neurosurgeon Kate Drummond on how faith and medicine can intersect

Neurosurgeon Professor Kate Drummond discusses the gender disparity in the field of surgery and the role her religious beliefs play in her life.

How a bad back led Joey to fight both plastic and poverty

Joey Azman is one of the brains behind Klean – a reverse vending machine that makes recycling easy and profitable. Here Joey explains the story behind Klean, as well as his other startup ventures, and offers his top tips for becoming an entrepreneur.

How technology can help bridge the inequality gap for vulnerable populations

Katherine Ng (TCFS 2003) recognised that minority groups and vulnerable communities often don't get to experience the world in the same way others do. Here, she shares how her social impact start-up is helping to create equality.

Queen's birthday honours 2022

Congratulations to the following members of the Trinity College community who were awarded Queen's birthday honours this year.

How placing empathy and humanity at the centre of design can revolutionise our lives

After almost 10 years working in media and advertising, Berlin Liew (TCFS 2007) took a chance and followed the advice of a mentor – she changed careers and moved into the fast-paced and innovative industry of user experience (UX) and human-centred design, and hasn’t looked back.

Reconciliation Week: A TCAC perspective

Senior Student and head of our TCAC student committee, Patrick Bates, calls out some of Trinity's initiatives that help work towards reconciliation, but also calls for more action.
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