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Features 6 Remembering Gerald Dawe Professor Tom Walker reflects on Professor Gerald Dawe’s profound impact as a poet, educator, and founding force behind Trinity’s Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing. 16 Swapping paperwork for R&D Garry Tiscovschi , BA (2021), shares how this group of Trinity graduates are deploying a hive of AI assistants to take the pain out of paperwork and regulated reporting. 25 Novels & nostalgia Paul Murray, celebrated author and Trinity alumnus reflects on the enduring influence of his alma mater on his life and work. 25 31 Hogwarts and all Trinity Today caught up with Mary Pyle, PhD (2022), MA (1978), BA (1960), to discuss her psychoanalytic exploration of the unconscious themes in the Harry Potter series. Recipe for success 44 London-based dining doyen, Brian Hannon, BESS (1993), shares his journey from Trinity to trailblazing ventures. 5 Back in the game 52 International rugby player and Trinity PhD candidate, Kathryn Dane, makes a triumphant return to rugby after overcoming a life-threatening brain haemorrhage. 31 16 44 6
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52 6 Welcome to the Michaelmas issue of Trinity Today The students are back and the new academic year is beginning: welcome to the Michaelmas issue of Trinity Today . Novelist Paul Murray, BA (1997), Skippy Dies and The Bee Sting , is the current Rooney Writer Fellow in the Long Room Hub. His work engages with the question, ‘what is a 21st century person?’. This question lies at the heart of the innovative research being carried out across the university. In this issue, we take a look at Trinity research into sustainable aviation, AI and psychedelics as a treatment for depression and addiction. Research is the cornerstone of a Trinity education. In these pages, graduates – from AI entrepreneur, Garry Tiscovschi, BA (2021) to Visiting Terry Pratchett Fellow, publisher Colin Smythe, BA (1963) – reflect on how their time at Trinity helped shape their careers. We also honour the legacy of Professor Gerald Dawe, whose profound influence as a poet, educator, and founder of Trinity’s Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing is beautifully reflected on by his colleague, Professor Tom Walker. As a university, we are dedicated to providing every student with an inspiring education built on research and a rich student experience. Trinity is so diverse in heritage, history and experience: can its story be told in 50 objects? Our wonderful new publication, Trinity in 50 | The Story of a University , takes on this challenge. Enjoy reading. Stay in touch and we hope to see you back on campus soon. Kate Bond Chief Advancement Officer
