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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.

Low international student numbers crippling local businesses

A pilot program has been announced to let a small number of international students back into Australia via Darwin this week, however earlier comments made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison suggest that bringing international students into the country isn’t a high priority for the Australian Government. But with limited international student arrivals and a mass exit of currently enrolled students, bolder action is needed – because the situation is hurting far more than the education sector.

Announcing our 2020 FS Alum of the Year!

The Trinity College Foundation Studies Alum of the Year award recognises the outstanding achievements of an alumnus or alumna in the previous year.

Trinity FS students’ scholarship success at Melbourne University

We are delighted to announce that in 2020, twice as many Trinity College Foundation Studies graduates were awarded a commerce scholarship at the University of Melbourne compared to the same period in 2019.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

New addition to Trinity portrait gallery: Serene Yong

We’ve officially unveiled the latest addition to our revered portrait gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 
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