A quiet revolution: Women in Trinity The 1990s were a time of quiet revolution. Until that point, women working in professional roles in the university did not have the same pay or pension rights as their colleagues. Not content to put up with the status quo, a group of women in operational roles fought for equal rights – and won. For International Women’s Day, Trinity celebrated not only its many brilliant women graduates and eminent academics but also the many wonderful women who have worked in administration, catering and a whole range of other functions without which the university could not operate. In the video above, you will hear the story from the women who were there. Trinity Olympians exhibition The recent exhibition at Trinity commemorated the remarkable achievements of students, staff, and alumni in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Held in the iconic Exam Hall on 18-19 April, the showcase featured an impressive collection of memorabilia, including torches from the 2012 London Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, alongside medals, racing bibs, and profiles of over 60 athletes and supporters spanning from the inaugural modern Olympics in Paris in 1924 to present day. Notable figures such as Annalise Murphy, Aifric Keogh, and David Wilkins were highlighted, alongside significant contributors like Maeve Kyle, Ireland’s first female Olympian, and James Parke, celebrated as one of Ireland’s greatest sportsmen. The exhibition provided a poignant reflection on Trinity’s rich sporting legacy, offering visitors a glimpse into the inspiring journeys of those who have represented Ireland on the world stage. Be sure to delve into the sporting articles featured later in this edition, as we celebrate some of Trinity’s remarkable athletes. Patrick James Errington wins Pollard International Poetry Prize Patrick James Errington has been announced as the winner of the 2024 John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize for his debut poetry collection, the swailing . He was presented with the prize at an award ceremony in Trinity on 11 April 2024. This is the sixth year of the prize, which is awarded annually for an outstanding debut collection of poetry in the English language. Valued at €10,000, the prize is sponsored by the John Pollard Foundation and administered by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre in the School of English at Trinity.
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